FUSION DVR Digital Recording and Transmission System User Manual DRMU000834–Rev.
ISSUE DATE REVISIONS A October 2003 Initial Release (PCN 1572) B January 2004 Revised PTZ information. C March 2004 Updated format and content (PCN 1718). D June 2004 Updated format and content. E October 2004 Updated content, clarified ambiguous feature descriptions, and updated DVR chassis images. F November 2004 Updated content for v.2.3.2 software release. G January 2005 Updated G2 images and UL power safety requirements. H January 2005 Updated format and content.
FCC COMPLIANCE STATEMENT INFORMATION TO THE USER: THIS EQUIPMENT HAS BEEN TESTED AND FOUND TO COMPLY WITH THE LIMITS FOR A CLASS A DIGITAL DEVICE, PURSUANT TO PART 15 OF THE FCC RULES. THESE LIMITS ARE DESIGNED TO PROVIDE REASONABLE PROTECTION AGAINST HARMFUL INTERFERENCE WHEN THE EQUIPMENT IS OPERATED IN A COMMERCIAL ENVIRONMENT.
NATIONAL POWER DEVIATION STANDARDS AUSTRALIA / NEW ZEALAND COMPONENTS COMPLY WITH THE RELEVANT PORTIONS OF IEC 60950 OR THE APPLICABLE COMPONENT STANDARD OR THE RELEVANT AUSTRALIAN / NEW ZEALAND STANDARD. AC POWER DISTRIBUTION SYSTEMS CLASSIFIED AS TT OR IT ARE NOT ALLOWED INTENDED FOR USE ON A TN SYSTEM. -------------------------------------------------------------------Rated Nominal Current of cross-sectional Equipment area (A) (mm²) -------------------------------------------------------------------0.
EQUIPMENT HAVING A RATED CURRENT EXCEEDING 13 A IS PROVIDED WITH A SUPPLY CORD WITH A PLUG, THIS PLUG SHALL BE IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE HEAVY CURRENT.
RACK MOUNT INSTRUCTIONS 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 temperature (Tma) specified by the manufacturer.
EN 50130-4:1996 Notice 1. Uninterrupted Power supply (UPS) 2. Maximum lengths of wiring connected to the sensor inputs and control outputs are 30 meters. EN 55022 CLASS A Notice WARNING This is a class A product. In a domestic environment this product may cause radio interference in which case the user may be required to take adequate measures.
OPTICAL AND ACOUSTICAL STATEMENTS VISIBLE LED STATEMENT The LEDs on this DVR unit are classified as “Class 1 LED Product” in accordance with EN 60825-1. LASER SAFETY STATEMENT FOR A CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT This CD-ROM Storage device has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a residential installation.
IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS 1. Read Owner’s Manual – After unpacking this product, read the owner’s manual carefully, and follow all the operating and other instruction 2. Power Sources – This product should be operated only from the type of power source indicated on the label. If you are not sure of the type of power supply to your home or business, consult your product dealer or local power company 3.
IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS, CONTINUED 15. Damage Requiring Service – Unplug the unit from the outlet and refer servicing to qualified service personnel under the following conditions: a. b. c. d. When the power-supply cord or plug is damaged. If liquid has been spilled, or objects have fallen into the unit. If the unit has been exposed to rain or water. If the unit does not operate normally by following the operating instructions.
IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS, CONTINUED NOTES ON CLEANING • Use a soft dry cloth for cleaning. • For stubborn dirt, soak the cloth in a weak detergent solution, wring well and wipe. Use a dry cloth to wipe it dry. Do not use any type of solvent, such as thinner and benzene, as they may damage the surface of the DVR unit. • If you use a chemical saturated cloth to clean the unit, follow that product’s instructions. NOTES ON MAINTENANCE This DVR unit is designed to last for long periods of time.
WARNING TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRICAL SHOCK, DO NOT 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 RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN 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.
TABLE OF CONTENTS SECTION 1 INTRODUCTION................................................................. 1–1 1.1 PRODUCT DESCRIPTION.......................................................................................................... 1–1 1.2 FEATURES .................................................................................................................................. 1–1 SECTION 2 CONTROLS AND CONNECTIONS....................................... 2–1 2.1 BASIC FEATURES ..................
5.4 GENERAL SETUP ....................................................................................................................... 5–6 5.4.1 VOICE WARNING.............................................................................................................. 5–7 5.4.2 INTENSIVE RECORDING OVERVIEW............................................................................. 5–8 5.4.3 HOW TO USE INTENSIVE RECORDING ......................................................................... 5–9 5.4.
6.8 DAYLIGHT SAVINGS TIME ........................................................................................................ 6–7 6.9 TIME SYNC.................................................................................................................................. 6–7 6.10 PRINTING AN IMAGE ................................................................................................................. 6–8 6.11 ‘SAVE TO’ FUNCTION ............................................................
8.2 DirectCD FORMAT UTILITY........................................................................................................ 8–1 8.3 FORMATTING A CDR OR CD-RW DISC.................................................................................... 8–3 8.4 GENERAL BACKUP OPTIONS OVERVIEW .............................................................................. 8–3 8.5 SCHEDULED BACKUP OPTIONS OVERVIEW ........................................................................ 8–6 8.
SECTION 14 THE WEB VIEWER ......................................................... 14–1 14.1 WEB VIEWER OVERVIEW ....................................................................................................... 14–1 14.1.1 CONFIGURING THE DVR SERVER TO ACCEPT REMOTE CONNECTIONS.......... 14–2 14.1.2 CONNECTING TO A DVR WITH THE WEB VIEWER................................................. 14–2 14.1.3 CLOSING THE WEB VIEWER ................................................................................
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SECTION 1 INTRODUCTION 1.1 PRODUCT DESCRIPTION The Honeywell Fusion DVR is simply a server that performs as a High Definition Digital Recorder. By utilizing the many features of a computer, including processing power, storage capacity, graphics compression, and security features, the DVR unit is more powerful than the analog recorders of the past. The Honeywell Fusion DVR server software comes pre-configured for fast and seamless integration within your existing IT infrastructure.
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SECTION 2 CONTROLS AND CONNECTIONS 2.1 BASIC FEATURES Honeywell’s state-of-the-art High Definition Digital Recorders are housed in a high performance and versatile 4U Aluminum Rack-Mount case allowing easy storage of multiple DVRs for enterprise applications. Every Fusion DVR Unit comes equipped with the latest technology • Intel® Pentium® IV Processor • 10/100 Network Interface Card (NIC) • 256 MB of System Memory • 32 MB Video Card • CD-RW Recorder • 3.
FUSION DVR Digital Recording and Transmission System 2.2 FRONT PANEL CONTROLS AND LEDS The front panel of the DVR unit contains the devices that will be commonly used for data removal, retrieval, and backup replacement. The most common components and buttons are shown below. ID 2.
CONTROLS AND CONNECTIONS The rear panel of the DVR unit contains virtually all of the connectors you will be using.
FUSION DVR Digital Recording and Transmission System 1 to 2 of the 4 channel audio input cards may be mounted in any of the 4 end PCI slots CH 1 in CH 2 in CH 3 in CH 4 in CH 5 in CH 6 in CH 7 in CH 8 in CH 9 in CH 10 in CH 11 in CH 12 in CH 13 in CH 14 in CH 15 in CH 16 in CH 1 Out CH 2 Out CH 3 Out CH 4 Out CH 5 Out CH 6 Out CH 7 Out CH 8 Out CH 9 Out CH 10 Out CH 11 Out CH 12 Out CH 13 Out CH 14 Out CH 15 Out CH 16 Out BNC A ON OFF 1 C A M E R A 75 T E R M 16 BNC B C
SECTION 3 GETTING STARTED 3.1 IDENTIFYING INCLUDED COMPONENTS Honeywell’s Fusion DVRs come with a mouse, keyboard and selected software and cables. Identify the following components to make sure everything has been properly included with your new DVR unit. If any of the following items are missing, contact your dealer to arrange a replacement. Included Component List 1. DVR Unit (image may vary depending on model) 2. Mouse 3. Keyboard 4. DVR Repair and Software Disc 5.
FUSION DVR Digital Recording and Transmission System 3.2 KEYBOARD SETUP To attach the keyboard to the DVR unit, plug the end of the Keyboard cable into the keyboard PS/2 Port located on the back of the machine. The keyboard PS/2 Port can be identified by the purple color. Refer to Section 2.3 – Rear Panel Connectors for more information. 3.3 MOUSE SETUP To attach the mouse to the DVR unit, plug the end of the mouse cable into the mouse PS/2 Port located on the back of the machine.
GETTING STARTED 3.4 MONITOR SETUP Attach the Monitor to the Rear of the DVR unit using the VGA cable supplied by the Monitor Manufacturer. Refer to the monitor manual for detailed information on how to setup and use it. NOTE: 3.5 The monitor you use must be capable of having a screen resolution of 1024 x 768 and display colors of at least 32 Bit. POWER SETUP Attach the AC power cable to the rear of the DVR Unit. See Section 2.3 – Rear Panel Connectors for more information.
FUSION DVR Digital Recording and Transmission System 3.6 CONNECTING A VIDEO SOURCE TO THE DVR There are different types of Video Sources that can be plugged into your DVR unit including DVD players, VHS players, and CCTV Cameras. The back of the DVR unit contains up to 32 video inputs depending on the DVR model. The connectors are standard BNC connectors. 8-Channel DVR Inputs # 1-8 The Video inputs are BNC connectors. Simply plug one end of the BNC-BNC cable into your video source (DVD, Camera, etc.
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FUSION DVR Digital Recording and Transmission System 3.7 LOOPING OUTPUTS The 8 and 16 Channel DVR units may have up to 16 Looping outputs. Depending on the destination of the outputs, each output may have to be terminated. 8 Channel DVR Outputs # 1-8 16 Channel DVR Outputs # 1-16 The Video inputs are BNC connectors. Make sure there is a video source connected to the input and then connect a cable to the Channel Out. The looping outputs can be connected to video monitors or VCR’s.
GETTING STARTED 3.8 LOOPING OUTPUT TERMINATION When terminating the outputs becomes necessary, the DVR unit has built-in termination that allows you to select individual outputs to be terminated. Generally it is not necessary to terminate the output when using it. It is dependant on if the device to which you are connecting it, has internal 75 ohm termination. As a rule, if the image appears distorted or virtually unviewable, it most likely needs to be terminated.
FUSION DVR Digital Recording and Transmission System 3.10 CONNECTING CONTROL OUTPUTS TO THE DVR Each DVR unit may have up to 16 Control Outputs. These outputs can be used to trigger devices such as Sirens, Phone Dialers, Lights, and any other relay activated device. Control Output 3–8 • Use 12V, below 300mA. For controlling lights or other high current devices, use an external relay.
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FUSION DVR Digital Recording and Transmission System 3.12 OPTIONAL COMPONENTS To fully utilize your DVR unit’s potential, several optional Fusion components are listed below. Contact your dealer for more information.
SECTION 4 DVR BASICS 4.1 TURNING ON THE DVR Once the cables have been properly connected (see Chapter 2 – Controls and Connections), it is time to turn on the power. 1. Turn on the monitor and any external peripherals (ex. Printers, External Storage Devices, etc.) connected to the DVR unit. 2. Turn on the main power switch located on the front of the DVR unit as shown below. (See Section 2.2 – Front Panel Controls for location of the main power switch.) The DVR will run a series of self-tests.
FUSION DVR Digital Recording and Transmission System 4.3 DISPLAY SCREEN Each time the DVR is restarted, the program defaults to the Display screen. The following diagram outlines the buttons and features used on the Display screen. Become familiar with these options as this is the screen that will be displayed the majority of the time. 1 Loop/Full Screen Pressing the Loop button sequences through the Screen Divisions sets.
DVR BASICS 4.3 DISPLAY SCREEN, CONTINUED 2 Second 16 Displays the second set of 16 cameras (Only available on the 32 Channel unit) 3 First 16 Displays the first set of 16 cameras (Only available on the 32 Channel unit) 4 Date/Time Displays current date and time. This date and time is stamped onto the recorded video and is displayed whenever the video is played back. 5 Search Displays search features that allow for searching through previously recorded video.
FUSION DVR Digital Recording and Transmission System 4.4 CAMERA VIEW The Cameral status for each camera is displayed next to the Camera number (or name) on the Video Display Area. 3 2 1 4.5 4–4 1 Camera Number and Name Displays the camera number and the custom name given to the camera. 2 Recording Status Displays the current recording status of the camera using symbols. (See Section 4.5 – Recording Status Indicators).
DVR BASICS Special Recording 4.6 There are several different types of DVR “Special Recording” situations. When this happens, text is displayed on the camera indicating what kind it is. Sensor Displays when a sensor, associated with a given camera, is activated. Instant Instant Recording is a manual activation of the recording for the selected camera.
FUSION DVR Digital Recording and Transmission System 4.6 SCREEN DIVISION MENU, CONTINUED th 4 Four Cameras st 1 Eight Cameras 2 4–6 nd Eight Cameras 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. Displays cameras 1-9 in the Video Display Area. To return to a different Multi-Camera View, select a different Screen Division option from the Screen Division menu.
DVR BASICS 4.7 TV OUTPUT CONTROLS (OPTIONAL) The TV OUT options allows manual control the 4 analog outputs on the back of the DVR. Within setup the outputs can be programmed to sequence through any number of cameras, however, by using the TV OUT options that defined sequence can be temporarily stopped and a camera can be manually selected to output. The sequence can be easily reactivated by simply enabling the sequence again.
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SECTION 5 SETUP OPTIONS 5.1 SETUP OVERVIEW The Setup options allow optimization your DVR unit by adjusting things like camera names, recording schedules and more. It is extremely important to setup your DVR correctly for several reasons: 5.1.1 • Recording Schedules –Increase the amount of pertinent recorded video that is saved on the DVR by optimizing the recording schedule. Optimize the type of recording done by adding motion detection to this as well, again increasing the amount of useful video.
FUSION DVR Digital Recording and Transmission System 5.2 CAMERA SETUP 1 2 3 5–2 4 5 6 7 8 1 Select Camera Selects the current camera to be edited. 2 Video Display Displays the live video of the current camera selected. 3 Camera Name Ability to specify a name for each camera. (up to 14 characters for every camera) 4 Adjust Default Adjusts the color settings for the selected camera back to the system default.
SETUP OPTIONS 5.3 MOTION 1 Select Camera Selects the current camera to be edited. 2 Pre-Alarm Allows record of a section of video just prior to motion or sensor activation. 3 Motion Region Setup The box displays the video for the selected cameras and allows you to create up to 5 motion regions. 4 Full Screen Pop-Up on Sensor When a sensor is activated, the camera is displayed full screen. 5 Sensitivity Adjusts the sensitivity within the designated motion areas.
FUSION DVR Digital Recording and Transmission System 5.3 5.3.1 MOTION, CONTINUED 6 Beep on Detect When motion is detected, an internal speaker on the DVR sounds an alarm. 7 Full Screen Pop-Up When motion is detected, the camera is displayed full screen. 8 Clear Clears all motion areas for the selected camera. 9 Post Alarm (MOTION) Record video after motion has stopped for a specified period of time. This option will only work for camera set to record using motion detection.
SETUP OPTIONS 5.3 MOTION, CONTINUED 5.3.3 REGULAR INTERVAL RECORDING Motion To enable regular Interval Recording on Motion follow these steps: 1. Setup a camera to record on motion. 2. Place a check in the Regular Interval Recording box. 3. Specify how often to take an image when no motion is occurring. You can go as little as 1 image per second. Sensor To enable regular Interval Recording on a Sensor Event follow these steps: 1. Setup a camera to record on motion. 2.
FUSION DVR Digital Recording and Transmission System 5.4 GENERAL SETUP 1 2 34 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 5–6 1 Voice Warning Provides an audible warning (.wav sound clip) when motion or sensors are activated. 2 Hide Network Connectivity Enables/Disables display of the Network Connectivity on the Main Display Screen. 3 Display Relay Output Status Bar Enables/Disables display of the Relay Output Status Bar on the Main Display Screen.
SETUP OPTIONS 5.4 5.4.1 GENERAL SETUP, CONTINUED 8 Auto Sequencing Time (sec) When the Loop button is activated, the Auto Sequencing Time specifies the amount of time that elapses before switching to the next Screen Division group. 9 No Sequencing on 0 FPS Does not sequence through cameras that have 0 FPS specified. 10 Audio Opens the Audio enable/disable options. 11 TV Out Setup Opens the TV Out setup options. 12 Volume Opens the Volume controls that affect the Audio Recording levels.
FUSION DVR Digital Recording and Transmission System 5.4 GENERAL SETUP, CONTINUED 5.4.2 INTENSIVE RECORDING OVERVIEW The Intensive Recording Option allows increasing of the Pictures Per Second and the resolution of any camera recording using sensor activation. When the intensive recording is activated, the resolution of the remaining cameras is immediately reduced to 360x240 and the Pictures per second to a user specified level.
SETUP OPTIONS 5.4 GENERAL SETUP, CONTINUED 5.4.3 HOW TO USE INTENSIVE RECORDING The Intensive Recording option is set up as an ‘All or Nothing’. This means that once enabled (associated with sensors), all cameras that are associated with sensors will activate the Intensive Recording. Activating Intensive Recording To activate the Intensive Recording option, follow these steps. 1. Inside Setup, select the desired camera to use and then enable the appropriate sensor associated to it. 2.
FUSION DVR Digital Recording and Transmission System 5.4 GENERAL SETUP, CONTINUED 5.4.5 AUDIO RECORDING The Fusion DVR is capable of recording up to 4 channels of audio.
SETUP OPTIONS 5.5 FRAME SETUP The Frame Setup menu gives the user the option to adjust both the resolution and the number of images per second each camera will record. NOTE: The Software will not allow the maximum available Frames to be exceeded.
FUSION DVR Digital Recording and Transmission System 5.5 FRAME SETUP, CONTINUED 1 Set Default Selecting this option resets all camera frames and resolutions to the default settings. 2 Camera Number The cameras are given different numbers to distinguish them when viewing the frame status. Adjust the recorded frames per second by sliding the bar to the left and right. 3 Number of Frames Displays the number of frames that are selected for each camera.
SETUP OPTIONS 5.6 RECORDING SCHEDULE Creating a customized Schedule is important to maximize the efficiency of the DVR. This DVR offers numerous options to allow for a wide variety of different needs and requirements.
FUSION DVR Digital Recording and Transmission System 5.6 RECORDING SCHEDULE, CONTINUED 1 Pre-Defined Schedules These schedules are created for the general installation and have been predefined with basic configurations All set to Motion – All cameras are set to motion recording (24 hours/day, 7 days/week) All set to Continuous – All cameras are set to continuous recording (24 hours/day, 7 days/week).
SETUP OPTIONS 5.6 RECORDING SCHEDULE, CONTINUED 5.6.1 DAY OF THE WEEK The Day of Week is simply the day of the week for which the schedule is being edited. If WED is checked, Wednesday’s schedule is being edited. The Single Day Selection button allows selection of multiple days at once. By selecting the Single Day Selection button placing multiple checks in the boxes is allowed, thereby selecting multiple days simultaneously. 5.6.
FUSION DVR Digital Recording and Transmission System 5.6 RECORDING SCHEDULE, CONTINUED Steps 1-6: Schedule cameras 1-4 to record on MOTION from 9:00am-5:59pm Monday through Friday. 1. Select Sch01 from the Schedule Number drop down list. (This should already be selected by default) 2. Select the Single Day Selection button, then select Yes. 3. Place a check in the MON, TUE, WED, THU, and FRI days of the week. 4. On the Sch01 line on time selector grid, highlight hours 09-17. Press Set. 5.
SETUP OPTIONS 5.6 RECORDING SCHEDULE, CONTINUED Steps 7-11: Schedule cameras 1-4 to record on CONTINUOUS from 6:00pm-8:59am Monday through Friday. 7. Select Sch02 from the Schedule Number drop down list. 8. On the Sch02 line again, highlight the hours 18-23 (for 6:00pm-midnight) and press Set. 9. On the Sch02 line on time selector grid, highlight the hours 00-08 (for midnight to 8:59am) and press Set. 10. Press Camera buttons 1-4 until the Maroon Continuous buttons are selected. 11. Press Apply to save.
FUSION DVR Digital Recording and Transmission System 5.6 RECORDING SCHEDULE, CONTINUED Steps 12-19: Schedule cameras 1-4 to record on MOTION from 12:00am-11:59pm Monday through Friday 12. Select the Multi-Day Selection button. 13. Place a check in the SAT days of the week box. 14. Select Sch03 from the Schedule Number drop down list. 15. Select the Single Day Selection button, then select Yes. 16. Place a check in the SAT and SUN days of the week boxes. 17.
SETUP OPTIONS 5.6 RECORDING SCHEDULE, CONTINUED 5.6.3 SCHEDULING SENSORS AND RELAYS (BY EXAMPLE) It is easy to add advanced recording functionality using Sensor Inputs and Relay Outputs. SENSOR - Sensor Inputs can be programmed to instantly start one or more cameras recording when an alarm occurs. These alarm events can also activate Relay Outputs as desired. RELAY OUTPUT - Relay Outputs can be set to activate when motion alarms or sensor alarms occur. The schedule will be as follows: 1.
FUSION DVR Digital Recording and Transmission System 5.6 RECORDING SCHEDULE, CONTINUED Steps 1-8: Schedule cameras 1 and 2 to be activated on Sensor # 3 and/or Sensor #5 which will then activate Relay Output #7 and #13. 1. Select Sch01 from the Schedule Number drop down list. (This should already be selected by default.) 2. Select the Single Day Selection button, then select Yes. 3. Place a check in the boxes for SUN, MON, TUE, WED, THU, FRI, and SAT days of the week. 4.
SETUP OPTIONS 5.6 RECORDING SCHEDULE, CONTINUED Steps 9-15: Schedule camera 3 to record using MOTION. When Motion occurs it will activate Relay Output #7 and #10. 9. Select Sch02 from the Schedule Number drop down list. 10. Select the Single Day Selection button, then select Yes. 11. Place a check in the boxes for SUN, MON, TUE, WED, THU, FRI, and SAT days of the week. 12. On the Sch02 line (time selector grid), highlight the hours 00-23 and press Set. 13.
FUSION DVR Digital Recording and Transmission System 5.6 RECORDING SCHEDULE, CONTINUED Steps 16-22: Schedule Sensor #6 to activate Relay #8 when an Alarm occurs. NOTE - This will not cause any cameras to record. 16. Select Sch03 from the Schedule Number drop down list. 17. Select the Single Day Selection button, then select Yes. 18. Place a check in the boxes for SUN, MON, TUE, WED, THU, FRI, and SAT days of the week. 19. On the Sch03 line (time selector grid), highlight the hours 00-23 and press Set. 20.
SETUP OPTIONS 5.6 RECORDING SCHEDULE, CONTINUED 5.6.4 VERIFYING A RECORDING SCHEDULE 1. Select a single day of the week using the selection check box to the left of the specified day. 2. Next move down to the schedule grid. 3. Identify the schedule (or schedules) that have specific hours of the day high-lighted in light blue color. The horizontal axis of the schedule grid corresponds to the 24 hours of each day. 4.
FUSION DVR Digital Recording and Transmission System 5.7 SENSOR SETUP The Sensor Window options enable, disable, and configure Sensors. 5–24 1 Sensor/Control Name Opens a menu to allow custom naming of controls and sensors for easy identification. 2 Sensor Displays the sensor number 3 Type Selects whether the Sensor will be Normally Open (NO) or Normally Closed (NC). 4 Delay (sec) Once the recording duration has expired, the Delay(sec) will wait to reactivate the alarm.
SETUP OPTIONS 5.8 NETWORK SETUP CAUTION: Do not join this DVR to a Network Domain. Domains push across policies that can negatively affect the DVR. More importantly, by default, the user must press CTRL ALT DEL to login. This Keyboard combination is disabled and the software will not be able to load. 11 12 13 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 16 15 14 1 Disable Remote Control This setting enables or disables access to the DVR from remote connections.
FUSION DVR Digital Recording and Transmission System 5.8 5–26 NETWORK SETUP, CONTINUED 4 Center Port The Center Port is the port used to connect to the Fusion Remote Software. This is the Port that must be specified inside the Fusion Remote software to connect to the DVR. If connecting through a firewall, this port must be opened to incoming and outgoing traffic. 5 Image Port The Image Port is the port used to transfer the video to the Fusion Remote Software.
SETUP OPTIONS 5.9 ADMINISTRATION 1 2 4 5 3 6 7 8 9 10 1 Calendar Displays the days with Log information in a bold format. 2 User Management Opens the User Management Window to create, edit, and delete DVR user accounts. 3 Log Display Window Displays the Log Files of the selected day. 4 End Date Specifies a date to end the Log Export function. 5 Start Date Specifies a date to begin the Log Export function. 6 Log Export Allows the log file to be exported in weekly increments.
FUSION DVR Digital Recording and Transmission System 5.9 ADMINISTRATION, CONTINUED 5.9.1 USER MANAGEMENT The User Management Console has options for creating, editing, and deleting user accounts. Each user account can be assigned different privileges that limit their usage of the DVR system. Users can be given administrator privileges by enabling all rights, however only the true administrator account can log into the User Management Console 1 User Information Enter the User Information and Password.
SETUP OPTIONS 5.9 ADMINISTRATION, CONTINUED 5.9.2 USER RANK The User Ranking structure allows the option to assign a privilege system (1-10 where one has the most rights) to users of the DVR. For example. Since only one user is allowed to use the PTZ controls at any one time, an administrator with a higher rank can kick another user out and take control of the PTZ. The User Rank option affects: 5.9.3 SETUP ACCESS Each DVR can only have 1 user accessing Setup at any given time.
FUSION DVR Digital Recording and Transmission System 5.10 SITE INFORMATION 1 8 5–30 2 9 3 4 5 6 7 10 1 Decoder Displays decoder information. 2 Video Format Displays Video Format (NTSC/PAL) of the DVR. 3 DVR Server Version Displays the software version on the DVR. 4 Site Code 5 DVR Serial Number A user-specified unique identification name that is used by other DVR software to connect to the DVR (Fusion Remote, Alarm Monitor, FVMS). Displays the serial number of the DVR.
SETUP OPTIONS 5.11 PTZ The PTZ Setup enables PTZ cameras, creates Presets, Tours, and adjusts speed settings. Many options listed here are features only available on selected cameras. Refer to the Advanced PTZ chapter in this manual for description on setting up a PTZ camera and PTZ options. Please refer to the section 7 for more information. 5.12 INSTANT RECORDING Instant Recording is a feature that allows manual starting of a camera recording, superceding the current schedule.
FUSION DVR Digital Recording and Transmission System 5.13 ADJUSTING THE TIME, DATE, AND TIME ZONE Exit to Windows by pressing the Exit button from the Main Display Screen and selecting Restart in Windows Mode. (See Section 4.3 – Display Screen.) 1. Open Windows Explorer by clicking on the My Computer icon (generally located at the top left-hand corner of the Desktop) and select Explorer. 2. Double-click on Control Panel to open it.
SETUP OPTIONS 5.14 CENTRAL USER MANAGEMENT (OPTIONAL) The Fusion DVRs are capable of utilizing a Central User Management system. This option allows, from one location, the creation, deletion and management of user accounts on multiple DVRs. This makes managing a large amount of DVRs easy and organized. The Central User Management program is run on a computer or DVR that is to be used as the ‘hub’. This computer (or DVR) acts as a broadcaster to send out updated information.
FUSION DVR Digital Recording and Transmission System 5.14 5–34 CENTRAL USER MANAGEMENT, CONTINUED Site Management This option will Add/Delete DVRs that are managed by the Central User Management Software. User Management This option will Add/Delete/Modify User Accounts and User access privileges. Log In Only the Administrator can modify settings. In order to open the Site Management or User Management options, the Administrator must login.
SETUP OPTIONS 5.14 CENTRAL USER MANAGEMENT, CONTINUED 5.14.1 SITE MANAGEMENT The Site Management window is where DVRs are added and deleted from the managed list. 1 4 5 2 3 1 IP Entry Field Used when adding a new DVR. This field accepts standard IP addresses. 2 Site List Display the current DVRs being managed by the Central User Management Software. 3 Get Site Info Updates the information from each DVR.
FUSION DVR Digital Recording and Transmission System 5.14 CENTRAL USER MANAGEMENT, CONTINUED 5.14.2 USER MANAGEMENT The User Management options are where the User Privileges are specified. The User Management Console has the ability to create, edit, and delete user accounts. Each user account can be assigned different privileges that limit their usage of the DVR system.
SETUP OPTIONS 5.14 CENTRAL USER MANAGEMENT, CONTINUED 5.14.3 SELECT SITE This option defines the DVRs to which the User has access. To select a Site simply click on it. It will become highlighted. Select the Site again to deselect it. 5.14.4 SETTING UP THE CENTRAL MANAGEMENT USER SERVER To set up a Central Management User Server follow these steps. 1. Install the Central Management User Software on a computer or DVR. 2. Run the software and open Site Management. (Logging in may be necessary) 3.
FUSION DVR Digital Recording and Transmission System 5.14 CENTRAL USER MANAGEMENT, CONTINUED 5.14.5 ENABLING A DVR TO USE CENTRAL USER MANAGEMENT To enable a DVR to use the Central User Management software follow these steps 1. Select the button from the User Management Window. 2. Place a Check in the Enable User Central Management box. 3. Enter the IP address of the Authentication Server running the Central User Management software. 4. Enter the Server Port used by the Authentication Server.
SETUP OPTIONS 5.15 TV OUTPUT CONTROL SETUP (OPTIONAL), CONTINUED 1 2 3 4 5 6 1 Use Enables the selected Port. 2 Port Refers to the output channel. The Ports use RCA jacks. 3 Cameras The camera buttons allow selection of cameras to sequence on the selected Port. 4 Motion/Sensor Event This option allows immediate output of a Motion or Sensor Event on the selected Port. 5 Event Holding Time The Event Holding Time specifies the duration for which the Motion or Sensor Event will be displayed.
FUSION DVR Digital Recording and Transmission System 5.15 TV OUTPUT CONTROL SETUP (OPTIONAL), CONTINUED 5.15.1 CUSTOMIZING THE TV OUTPUTS To set up the TV OUTPUT CONTROLS follow these steps. 1. Select the TV OUT button from the General tab inside setup. 2. Select a Port (one of the 4 available output channels) to modify by selecting a Port from the Port dropdown box. 3. Place a check in the USE option to enable the Port. 4. Select one or more cameras to be sequentially outputted on the Port. 5.
SECTION 6 SEARCH OPTIONS 6.1 SEARCH OVERVIEW The DVR unit has several options that allow easy searching to find a particular section of video. From Motion and Sensor indexing to calendar views showing which days have recorded video, the DVR unit is equipped to quickly find what you’re seeking. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 15 14 13 12 1 Screen Division Buttons The Screen Division buttons provide views of one or more sets of cameras at a time.
FUSION DVR Digital Recording and Transmission System 6.1 6–2 SEARCH OVERVIEW, CONTINUED 3 After Image Removal Often times, extensive motion can create a ‘digital blur’ that can interfere with the quality of an image. By selecting the Clean Image option, two frames are interwoven to create a smooth, detailed image. This option only pertains to the 720x480 resolution.
SEARCH OPTIONS 6.2 PLAY CONTROLS The Play Controls give the ability to play the video Frame by Frame, Normal Speed, and Reverse. 5 6.3 2 1 4 3 1 Play Reverse Plays the video at normal speed in reverse. 2 Play (Normal Speed) Plays the video at normal speed 3 Play (Frame by Frame) Plays the video one frame at a time. Each time the button is pressed, the video progresses by one frame. 4 Stop Stops the video that is playing.
FUSION DVR Digital Recording and Transmission System 6.4 BRIGHTNESS / SPEED / ZOOM The Brightness and Zoom features can get the most out of the images. Adjusting Brightness can brighten up an image to get more detail. Zoom can not only bring the image up full screen but also Zoom into a particular area of the image. 6.4.1 1 2 3 1 Slow / Fast Increases or decreases playback speed. 2 Brightness Used to adjust the brightness of an image. 3 Zoom Used to zoom in on an image.
SEARCH OPTIONS 6.5 AFTER IMAGE REMOVAL The DVR unit is capable of recording 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 Fusion DVR unit allows you to remove this by pressing the After Image Removal button. The images below demonstrate the filtered screen.
FUSION DVR Digital Recording and Transmission System 6.6 SEARCH OPTIONS OVERVIEW The Search Options allows the user to find the requested images quickly, enhance the image quality, and export the video or images in a number of ways. 6.7 Index Search: Used to perform a search based on Motion detection and Sensor activation. Allows for quickly narrowing down large amounts of recorded video based on particular criterion. Preview Search: Allows for narrowing down recorded video in a 24 Hour period.
SEARCH OPTIONS 6.8 DAYLIGHT SAVINGS TIME The DVR automatically adjusts for Daylight Savings Time changes. When the hour “jumps forward” no video is lost because an hour is simply skipped. However when the hour “falls back” there is a duplicated hour that under normal circumstances would be recorded over. The Honeywell Fusion DVR actually records both hours and allows you to select which hour to play if the need arises. To access the “lost hour”: 1. From the Search screen, select the Select Date button. 2.
FUSION DVR Digital Recording and Transmission System 6.10 PRINTING AN IMAGE The DVR can print a recorded image to a local or network printer. 1. From the Search screen, stop on the image to print. Double-click the image. NOTE: Only one camera can be selected at a time for this function to work. 2. Click on the Print button. A Print Options window appears. Depending on the printer being used, there may be several printing options available. Refer to the printer manual for more information. 3.
SEARCH OPTIONS 6.11 SAVE TO FUNCTION, CONTINUED 1 Export Type Selects method used for export. 2 AVI Duration Enter duration (in seconds) for recording the AVI file. Although 100 is the longest displayed, a manual time may be entered. 3 Image Quality It may be necessary to reduce the overall size of an AVI file; for example, to email to someone. AVI file sizes can be reduced by reducing the image quality. By reducing the image quality, the AVI video appears more pixilated.
FUSION DVR Digital Recording and Transmission System 6.12 INDEX SEARCH Using the Index Search can greatly decrease the amount of time spent searching through saved video. The Index Search allows a user to perform a search based on criteria such as Sensor, Motion and Instant Record events. 1 Select All Cameras This option selects all cameras. 2 Multiple camera search Select one or more cameras to search. 3 Select Time The default search time is 24 Hours.
SEARCH OPTIONS 6.12 INDEX SEARCH, CONTINUED 1 2 3 4 5 1 Image Display Area Where Search results images are displayed. 2 Time Time of the result. 3 Camera Number Camera number of the returned result. 4 Type Displays event type: M – Motion S – Sensor IR – Instant Record 5 Search Results Displays the results of the search. Each line represents a segment of video.
FUSION DVR Digital Recording and Transmission System 6.13 PREVIEW SEARCH The Preview Search can be used in a number of circumstances to quickly find an exact moment where an event, such as a theft, occurred. The Preview Search basically gives a 24 Hour visual overview of a single camera by separating a 24 hour period (1 day) into 24 images, one image for each hour of the day.
SEARCH OPTIONS 6.13 PREVIEW SEARCH, CONTINUED 6.13.1 PERFORMING A PREVIEW SEARCH 1. Select a single camera, either by turning off all cameras but one or by doubleclicking a displayed image. 2. Select the Preview Search button. 24 images display. If there is no recorded video during a portion of the day, “No Image” will be displayed where the image should be. 3. Refine the search by double-clicking on an image to select it. 6 images display.
FUSION DVR Digital Recording and Transmission System 6.14 OBJECT SEARCH Object Search is a powerful Search utility that is used to search a region on the video for any motion changes. The Results are neatly displayed and can be viewed quickly. 1 2 9 6–14 8 7 6 5 4 3 1 Search Results Search results are displayed in this column and listed by date and time.
SEARCH OPTIONS 6.14 OBJECT SEARCH, CONTINUED 5 1 2 3 4 1 Start Displays the time and date of the initial key frame. 2 Sensitivity Used to control sensitivity of the motion to be detected. Poor lighting conditions can often be interpreted as motion; the sensitivity setting can compensate for this. 3 Key Frame Search Searches by key frame. 4 Show Detected Image Displays the results as they are found.
FUSION DVR Digital Recording and Transmission System 6.14 OBJECT SEARCH, CONTINUED 6. Adjust the sensitivity if necessary. 7. Click OK to begin the search. When results are found, they will be displayed in the column to the right. If no results are found, the search will end and “No Images Found” will display in the column. Press Stop to stop a search. 8. When the search has ended, double-click on one of the results. Use the up and down arrows to scroll through the results quickly. 9.
SEARCH OPTIONS 6.15 STATUS SEARCH, CONTINUED 1 2 3 1 Camera Displays the cameras in linear format. Scroll down using the scroll bar on the right. 2 Hours The hours 0-23 (24 hours) are listed. 3 Recording Block Displays in blue where video is recorded. Areas of no recording are displayed in white. 6.15.1 PERFORMING A STATUS SEARCH 1. Select the Status Search button to open the Status Search window. 2. Use the mouse to click on an area of the blue recording block.
FUSION DVR Digital Recording and Transmission System 6.17 POINT OF SALE (OPTIONAL) The Point of Sale search is an optional component that can be added to the Fusion DVR. When installed and activated, a POS button will appear inside the Search Window. The POS functionality utilizes TVS technology. When performing a POS search, a TVS window appears allowing multiple options and criteria for detailed searches.
SECTION 7 PAN / TILT / ZOOM 7.1 PAN / TILT / ZOOM OVERVIEW The PTZ controls within the DVR unit allow for powerful control over the cameras. This can be extremely beneficial by increasing the usefulness of the recorded video. Use the PTZ controls to create custom preset configurations that can continuously sweep across large areas. 7.2 SETTING UP A PTZ CAMERA Setting up a PTZ Camera is simple since the DVR unit comes preassembled with an internal RS-485 adapter.
FUSION DVR Digital Recording and Transmission System 7.2 SETTING UP A PTZ CAMERA, CONTINUED 7. Once enabled, the Protocol can be edited. Select the appropriate Protocol. NOTE: Protocols are a set of instructions written by the manufacture of the PTZ cameras that allow software programs such as this DVR to control their functions. The majority of the major PTZ manufacturer protocols are included in this software. 8. Press Apply and exit Setup. 9.
PAN / TILT / ZOOM 7.2 SETTING UP A PTZ CAMERA, CONTINUED 7.2.1 SUPPORTED PROTOCOLS Protocols are added frequently. The supported list may contain new protocols that are not listed here.
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PAN / TILT / ZOOM 7.3 ADVANCED PTZ SETUP, CONTINUED 1 Camera Menu Opens the OSD PTZ camera menu. 2 On-Screen Compass Allows On-Screen control of a PTZ camera. 3 RS-232 / RS-485 Defines how to send the PTZ signal to the camera. 4 Select Camera Selects the current camera to be edited. 5 Port Settings Defines the specific settings to transmit to the PTZ. 6 Enable Pan/Tilt Enables the DVR to control the PTZ camera. 7 Preset and Tour Used to create Presets and Tours for the PTZ camera.
FUSION DVR Digital Recording and Transmission System 7.4 CREATING AND VIEWING PRESET POSITIONS A Preset Position is a user-defined location where the camera can be pointed, zoomed in, and focused. Preset positions can be defined and labeled if the camera supports this. Each preset can have an independent Dwell and Speed setting for use with the Tour 2 Function. 21 3 2 23 4 5 7.4.1 1 Set Once a preset is selected, the Set button records the preset position.
PAN / TILT / ZOOM 7.4 CREATING AND VIEWING PRESET POSITIONS, CONTINUED 6. 7.4.2 A window will open for entering a Preset Name. Enter a name and press OK. VIEWING A PRESET 1. From the Main Display Screen, click on the PTZ camera to select it. 2. Using the keyboard, press the number keys corresponding with the Preset positions. The camera will move to the saved Preset. 3. Presets can also be activated using the on-screen PTZ controller. Open the controller and press a preset button. 7.
FUSION DVR Digital Recording and Transmission System 7.5 UNDERSTANDING TOURS, CONTINUED 1 Tour Method These options define the type of Tour to use. Preset Tour The Preset Tour cycles through recorded Presets. For Ex. If Presets 1,2,4,6 and 9 are defined, then the Tour will cycle as such... 1,2,4,6,9,1,2,4,6,9,1,2...etc. The default cycle time is 5 seconds. 7–8 Preset Tour 2 This option works the same as the standard Preset Tour with the addition of a definable Travel Speed and Dwell Time.
PAN / TILT / ZOOM 7.5 UNDERSTANDING TOURS, CONTINUED 7.5.1 CREATING A PRESET TOUR 1. Start by creating two or more Preset Positions. (refer to Section 7.4.1) 2. Select the Preset Tour Method. The Preset Tour is now the default Tour method. 3. The Tour is now set to cycle through the defined presets. 7.5.2 VIEWING THE PRESET TOUR 1. From the Main Display Screen, select the PTZ option. 2. Select the PTZ camera of the Tour you just created. 3. Press the Tour Button. The Preset Tour will activate. 7.5.
FUSION DVR Digital Recording and Transmission System 7.5 UNDERSTANDING TOURS, CONTINUED 7.5.5 CREATING A MIMIC TOUR 1. Select the Mimic Tour Method. 2. Press the Start Position button. 3. Using the PTZ Controller, move the PTZ in the path of the tour to mimic. 4. Press the Stop Position button when finished moving the PTZ around. 5. Press OK or APPLY to save. 7.5.6 VIEWING THE MIMIC TOUR 1. From the Main Display Screen, select the PTZ option. 2. Select the PTZ camera of the Tour you just created. 3.
PAN / TILT / ZOOM 7.6 PTZ STATUS ON CLOSE The PTZ Status on Close is an option that defines the default settings for a PTZ camera when the controller is not open. This includes activating a Tour, moving to a preset position or simply leaving the camera as it. 7.6.1 Stay Put This option leaves the PTZ in its present state. Start Tour Starts the Pre-Defined Tour function when the on-screen PTZ controller is closed. The Tour that will be activated will be the Tour that is selected.
FUSION DVR Digital Recording and Transmission System 7.7 PTZ ADDRESS SETTING Some protocols support software address settings. The following section explains these settings. 7.7.1 RX Address 1 This option was added for a particular line of receivers that support 2 ID addresses. This is the first RX address. RX Address 2 This option was added for a particular line of receivers that support 2 ID addresses. This is the second RX address.
PAN / TILT / ZOOM 7.8 ACCESSING PTZ MENU’s Some protocols support the ability to access the Internal PTZ Onscreen Menu. Camera Menu This option opens the PTZ Camera menu. Select This option selects an item on the Onscreen menu. Close This option closes the PTZ Onscreen menu. Up/down The Up and Down buttons on the PTZ controller move through the PTZ menu options. Left/Right The Left and Right buttons on the PTZ controller move through the PTZ menu options and/or highlight options.
FUSION DVR Digital Recording and Transmission System 7.9 USING THE ON-SCREEN CONTROLLER AND COMPASS The Fusion DVRs provide control for the PAN/TILT camera in two different ways. 1. Using the Graphical PTZ controller that appears when the PTZ button is pressed on the main screen. 2. Clicking on the video itself. This second option is a much more powerful way to control the Camera. (NOTE: The PTZ button on the main screen must also be selected to use this option.
PAN / TILT / ZOOM 7.9 USING THE ON-SCREEN CONTROLLER AND COMPASS, CONTINUED 7.9.1 THE PTZ CONTROLLER 1 8 2 3 4 5 6 7 9 10 11 1 Direction Controls There are 8 directions buttons that move the PTZ. NOTE: Only 4 of the buttons work for all protocols (UP, DOWN, LEFT, RIGHT). 8 Directions are available only for select protocols. 2 Zoom This option Zooms the camera in and out. 3 Focus This option Focuses the PTZ camera. 4 Iris This option adjusts the Iris on the PTZ.
FUSION DVR Digital Recording and Transmission System 7.9 USING THE ON-SCREEN CONTROLLER AND COMPASS, CONTINUED 7.9.2 AUX BUTTONS The AUX buttons activate different options for each protocol. The protocols and their options are defined below.
SECTION 8 BACKING UP TO A CD-R DRIVE 8.1 BACKUP OVERVIEW The DVR unit can easily backup important video to an internal or external media location. The most commonly used are CD-RW drives and Hard Drives. Since the DVR unit comes standard equipped with a CD-RW drive, this section covers backing up using the CD-RW drive as well as by using a Hard Drive. The DVR unit backs up using a proprietary compression format that can only be read by the DVR Backup program. This ensures the integrity of the data.
FUSION DVR Digital Recording and Transmission System 8.2 DIRECTCD FORMAT UTILITY, CONTINUED 1 Windows Control Buttons Calls the Help screen. Minimizes the window Closes the DirectCD application 8–2 2 CD Select Use the dropdown box to choose the CD-RW drive attached to the DVR. Generally, this defaults to the correct CD-RW drive. 3 CD Utilities Used to perform repairs on CDs that have become unstable or failed completely.
BACKING UP TO A CD-R DRIVE 8.3 FORMATTING A CDR OR CD-RW DISC We strongly recommend using CDR discs rather than CD-RW discs. CD-RW discs can take up to 30 minutes or more to format and may have compatibility issues. 1. Insert a blank CDR or CD-RW disc into the CD-RW drive. 2. Enter Backup and click the button. 3. Press the button. The CD begins formatting. A CDR disc will take anywhere from 15 to 30 Seconds to format and a CD-RW disc will take anywhere from 45-60 Minutes.
FUSION DVR Digital Recording and Transmission System 8–4 3 Format CD Opens the CD formatting Utility (see the Formatting a CD-R or CD-RW section in this chapter). 4 Quick Format IEEE (1394) Performs a quick format of the attached IEEE (1394) device. 5 Start Backup Once the location and video have been selected, this button begins the backup process. 6 Eject CD Ejects the CD from the connected CD Burner. 7 Browse Used to select a location for saving the video.
BACKING UP TO A CD-R DRIVE 8.4 GENERAL BACKUP OPTIONS OVERVIEW, CONTINUED 10 Select Backup Media Displays available storage drives. Use this window to select the drive you wish to save video files to. 11 BV Copy Copies the proprietary viewer onto the CD-R and makes the CD autoplay. 12 Fixed HDD By checking this box, all available hard drives (including mapped drives) will be displayed inside the SELECT BACKUP MEDIA box.
FUSION DVR Digital Recording and Transmission System 8.5 SCHEDULED BACKUP OPTIONS OVERVIEW The SCHEDULED BACKUP OPTIONS window allows the creation of a scheduled daily backup of selected times to a specified storage location. NOTE: Available storage locations exclude CD-R and CD-RWs and are limited to hard disks specifically identified as backup space (see the specifying scheduled backup drives section in this chapter).
BACKING UP TO A CD-R DRIVE 8.6 SPECIFYING SCHEDULED BACKUP DRIVES In order to use the Scheduled Backup feature one or more storage drives or partitions connected to the DVR must be labeled as a backup drive. 1. Exit and restart in Windows mode. 2. Double click the My Computer icon on the DVRs desktop. A file menu will be displayed. 3. Right click on the drive you wish to specify as a backup drive for Scheduled Backup and select rename. Rename the drive to ‘Backup’.
FUSION DVR Digital Recording and Transmission System 8.8 BACKING UP TO A CD-RW DRIVE OR HARD DRIVE 1. From the Main Display Screen select the BACKUP button. The Backup Options window displays. 2. From the Backup Options window, use the calendar to select a date. 3. Select the time(s) to backup by clicking on the desired blocks. The blocks will turn red when selected. To deselect the blocks, click on them again. 4.
BACKING UP TO A CD-R DRIVE 8.9 REMOVING THE DISC FROM THE CD-RW DRIVE 6. Press the Open button on the CD-RW drive. The Eject CD Window should appear on the screen. 7. Select the Leave As Is option to continue using the CD for future backups by the DVR unit. The disk may not be able to read in other CD-ROM drives if this is selected. Select the Close To UDF v 1.5 to view the data in standard CD-ROM Drives.
FUSION DVR Digital Recording and Transmission System NOTES: 8–10
SECTION 9 LAN / ISDN / PSTN CONNECTIONS 9.1 LAN OVERVIEW The DVR unit can easily be connected to a Local Area Network (LAN) and uses Microsoft’s® powerful and secure Windows® 2000 operating system. This allows for easy and well-documented instructions on setting up LAN connections no matter what type of LAN you want to use.
FUSION DVR Digital Recording and Transmission System 4. Select the Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) by clicking on it once. Once it is highlighted, select the Properties button. The Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) Properties window opens. 5. Select Use the Following IP Address option. Enter the IP Address and Subnet mask appropriate for your network. It is recommended to contact your Network Administrator for appropriate IP settings. Example: NOTE: Common IP addresses are 10.0.0.25 Common Subnet masks are 255.255.
SECTION 10 Digital Signature Verifier 10.1 DIGITAL VERIFIER JPG images and AVI video files that are exported from the Digital Video Recorder are automatically embedded with a Digital Signature. Digital Signatures are a way to verify the authenticity of the images to ensure that they have not been tampered with or edited in any way. Included on the Software Installation CD supplied with the DVR unit is the Digital Signature verification program.
FUSION DVR Digital Recording and Transmission System 10.2 INSTALLATION, CONTINUED 3. When the Setup Complete window appears select Finish. Setup is now complete. 10.3 USING THE Digital Verifier 1. Open the Digital Signature verification program by selecting Start Æ Programs Æ FUSION Æ Digital Signature Verifier Æ Digital Signature Verifier.
Digital Signature Verifier 10.3 USING THE DIGITAL VERIFIER, CONTINUED 2. Select the Browse button to load the JPG or AVI file. 3. Enter the Site Code of the DVR unit that the image was originally extracted from. 4. Click the Verify button to continue or Close to close the window without verifying. If the image has not been tampered with, the program will display a message that says “Original image file.
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SECTION 11 PROPRIETARY VIEWER 11.1 PROPRIETARY VIEWER OVERVIEW The Proprietary Viewer plays back the exported video in its proprietary format. Video saved in this format is extremely difficult to tamper with and therefore is the ideal solution when law enforcement and legal departments are involved. This video cannot be read by any other viewer. The Proprietary Viewer is essentially the Search portion of the DVR software. For detailed explanation of these functions, refer to Section 6.
FUSION DVR Digital Recording and Transmission System 11.2 INSTALLING THE PROPRIETARY VIEWER 1. Insert the Software Installation CD into the CD-ROM. (Do not install on the DVR unit.) 2. Select the Proprietary Viewer option to begin installation. When the Welcome screen appears, select Next. 3. When the Choose Destination Location window appears select Next. This will install the Proprietary Viewer in the default destination folder.
PROPRIETARY VIEWER 11.2 INSTALLING THE PROPRIETARY VIEWER, CONTINUED 4. When the Select Program Folder window appears select Next. 5. Select either 16 or 32 channel option depending on the Model you have. You can always reinstall and change this option at a later date. Press Next. 11.
FUSION DVR Digital Recording and Transmission System option. Otherwise select the NO option. Press Next. 6. When this window appears select Finish. Setup is now complete.
PROPRIETARY VIEWER 11.3 LOADING VIDE0 FROM CD-ROM OR HARD DRIVE 1. Open the Proprietary Viewer program by selecting Start ÆPrograms Æ DVR Æ Proprietary Viewer Æ Proprietary Viewer. 2. Select Backup Search (see Section 6.7 – Performing a Basic Search) and the Choose time to Search window opens. 3. For CD-ROM data, select the appropriate CD-ROM drive letter from the Backup Media box.
FUSION DVR Digital Recording and Transmission System NOTES: 11–6
SECTION 12 ALARM MONITOR 12.1 ALARM MONITOR OVERVIEW The Alarm Monitor software is a utility that streams video across a Local Area Network to a Client PC when an alarm is detected on the DVR unit. The video that streams across can be stopped, played forwards and backwards, in slow motion or real speed. The utility is loaded at startup and placed in the taskbar. It constantly monitors for a signal from the DVR unit.
FUSION DVR Digital Recording and Transmission System 12.2 INSTALLING THE ALARM MONITOR, CONTINUED 4 12.3 When the SETUP COMPLETE window appears click FINISH. CONFIGURING THE DVR To enable the Alarm Monitor on the DVR follow these steps: 1. Enter SETUP and click the Recording Schedule tab. 2. Assign the desired sensors to the desired cameras. Refer to the Recording Schedule section of this manual for in depth instructions on how to do this. 3.
ALARM MONITOR 12.4 CONFIGURING THE CLIENT PC All configuration takes place in the Alarm Monitor Window on the Client PC for descriptions and locations of the buttons and features of the Alarm Monitor window Refer to the Alarm Monitor Window section later in this chapter. 1 Open the Alarm Monitor window on the Client PC.
FUSION DVR Digital Recording and Transmission System 12.5 12–4 ALARM MONITOR WINDOW 1 Tools Menu Opens the Setup (Configuration) window and Opens or Closes the Event List. 2 Zoom Zoom in or out of the displayed video or reset to default. 3 Video Display Displays the Video feed coming from the DVR. 4 DVR List Lists all DVR units you have connected to the Alarm Monitor. 5 DVR List Item Individual DVR unit in DVR List with displayed settings.
ALARM MONITOR 12.5 ALARM MONITOR WINDOW, CONTINUED 13 Event Filter Filters Events based on the Alarm Status assigned to them. Click a filter to show or hide the associated events. Right click an event to assign it an Alarm Status. 14 Event List Item Individual Event in Event List. Double-Clicking on an event opens the associated video in the Search Alarm window. 15 Event List Lists all recorded events matching the Date, Event, and DVR settings.
FUSION DVR Digital Recording and Transmission System 12.6 12–6 SEARCH ALARM WINDOW 1 Comment Provides space for user to add comments to video events. 2 AVI File When selected a video clip exported when Export is clicked. 3 Export Quality It may be necessary to reduce the overall size of an AVI file; for example, to email to someone. AVI file sizes can be reduced by reducing the image quality. However, reducing the image quality causes the AVI video to appear more pixilated.
ALARM MONITOR 12.6 12.7 SEARCH ALARM WINDOW, CONTINUED 12 Digital Signature Adds a digital signature to the exported JPG image for use with the Digital Signature Verifier to verify integrity of exported images and prevent tampering. 13 JPG File When selected a JPG image is exported when Export is clicked. CONFIGURATION WINDOW 1 General Offers configuration of basic display options for the Alarm Monitor window. 2 Data Directory Sets the location that recorded video footage is saved.
FUSION DVR Digital Recording and Transmission System NOTES: 12–8
SECTION 13 REMOTE SOFTWARE 13.1 FUSION REMOTE SOFTWARE OVERVIEW The DVR unit was specifically designed to be fully operated and maintained remotely. It connects using the standard TCP/IP protocol thorough connection types such as DSL, Cable Modem, T1, ISDN, 56K Modem, LAN, and more. The Fusion Remote software provides for viewing live video, searching through archived video, exporting images and video clips; and provides virtually full Setup control.
FUSION DVR Digital Recording and Transmission System 13.1 FUSION REMOTE SOFTWARE OVERVIEW, CONTINUED 13.1.1 REMOTE CLIENT MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS • Pentium 233 or equivalent • 32MB System Memory • DirectX 8 or higher • Compatible video card (ATI Preferable) • Internet or LAN Connection (56K, DSL, Cable Modem, T1, ISDN, etc.) • TCP/IP installed • Microsoft® Windows® 98, Me, 2000, or XP Operating System • 1024 x 768 display resolution • 16 Bit color depth or better 13.1.
REMOTE SOFTWARE 13.2 SETTING UP THE SERVER TO ACCEPT INCOMING CONNECTIONS In order to access the DVR unit remotely, the DVR Server must be setup to allow remote connections. 1 2 3 4 5 1 Disable Remote Control Enables/Disables acceptance of remote connections by the DVR server. 2 Time Out Value Specifies a value (in seconds) to wait for a signal from the Fusion Remote Client. If a signal is not received by that time, the connection is dropped.
FUSION DVR Digital Recording and Transmission System 13.3 SETTING UP THE FUSION REMOTE SOFTWARE 13.3.1 INSTALLING THE FUSION REMOTE SOFTWARE 1. On the Client computer, insert the Honeywell Fusion Software CD into the CD-ROM. The CD should play automatically. 2. When prompted, select the Install Fusion Remote Software option. Follow the installation instructions carefully. 3. When the software finishes installing, close any open installation windows. 13.3.2 CREATING A NEW REMOTE CONNECTION 1.
REMOTE SOFTWARE 13.3 SETTING UP THE FUSION REMOTE SOFTWARE, CONTINUED 2. Press New to open the Site Detail Information window. 3. Enter the Site Code and Site Name. The Site Code will be the name displayed inside the connection box to help identify the unit. 4. Enter the IP Address of the DVR server. By default the DVR unit is set to connect using DHCP. 5. Enter the Center Port. This setting is specified on the server (See Section 13.2.) 6. Press OK. 7.
FUSION DVR Digital Recording and Transmission System NOTES: 13–6
SECTION 14 THE WEB VIEWER 14.1 WEB VIEWER OVERVIEW The DVR unit allows access to the video using Microsoft® Internet Explorer® Browser 5.5 and later Highlights: • View Live Video from most computers • Username and Password protected • Easy to use graphical interface Basics: 75 users can access the Web DVR simultaneously. The Web DVR is an easy secure way to view live video from virtually any computer with an internet connection using Microsoft Internet Explorer.
FUSION DVR Digital Recording and Transmission System 14.1 WEB VIEWER OVERVIEW, CONTINUED 1 Screen Division Buttons Allows view of one or more sets of cameras at a time. They are organized in several different groups such as 1x1, 4x4, and 8x8. 2 GO! Activates the commands 3 Camera Buttons Enable or disable selected cameras for use when searching. 14.1.1 CONFIGURING THE DVR SERVER TO ACCEPT REMOTE CONNECTIONS 1. Enter Setup on the DVR unit. 2. Open the Network menu. 3.
THE WEB VIEWER 14.1 WEB VIEWER OVERVIEW, CONTINUED 6. A login window will appear. Enter a Username and Password that is authorized to access the DVR. 7. The cameras will now be displayed. 14.1.3 CLOSING THE WEB VIEWER 1. To exit the Web Viewer simply close Internet Explorer®.
FUSION DVR Digital Recording and Transmission System NOTES: 14–4
SECTION 15 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS 15.1 HFDVR FUSION 8-CHANNEL NTSC CPU Storage (Hard Drive) Storage MAX Operating System PAL Intel® Pentium® 4 2.
FUSION DVR Digital Recording and Transmission System 15.2 HFDVR FUSION 16-CHANNEL NTSC CPU Storage (Hard Drive) Storage MAX Operating System PAL Intel® Pentium® 4 2.
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS 15.3 HFDVR FUSION 32-CHANNEL NTSC CPU Storage (Hard Drive) Storage MAX Operating System PAL Intel® Pentium® 4 2.
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