Operators Guide
Operators Guide
Operator's Guide
DVM-ZZDOC500-03
Mar 2013
Release 500
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DVM-ZZDOC500-03 500 Issue 1 Mar 2013
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About this guide
This guide is intended for day-to-day operators of Honeywell DVM. It describes how to
perform standard Honeywell DVM tasks in Station, Internet Explorer and Honeywell
DVM Console (DVM Console).
Related documents
Document Description
Overview and Planning Guide Provides a comprehensive overview of Honeywell DVM,
including basic concepts and terminology.
Installation and Upgrade Guide Describes how to set up server and client computers and
install and upgrade the Honeywell DVM components.
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Document Description
Configuration and Administration Provides detailed instructions for configuring and
Guide administering a Honeywell DVM system.
Troubleshooting Guide Provides solutions to problems that may occur with your
Honeywell DVM system.
Device Setup Guide Describes how to install, configure and troubleshoot
streamers and other devices.
Application Development Guide Describes how to customize or integrate Honeywell DVM
with other information systems.
Honeywell DVM Point Server User Describes how to configure the Honeywell DVM Point
Guide Server.
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About DVM Console's layout
Part Description
Toolbar Clicking a button on the toolbar provides speedy access to
frequently required commands.
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Part Description
Navigation Pane A navigational tool used for locating and filtering cameras.
Workspace A collection of one or more tiles where video can be shown.
Recently used camera pane A list of the cameras most recently removed from the
workspace.
Timeline A tool used to control the playback of recordings for one or
more cameras simultaneously.
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Item Description
1 Locations and Camera groups
The Locations tab shows the Locations tree. A location can contain a combination of
other locations, cameras, and views. Cameras and views appear only once in the
Locations tree.
The Locations tree is populated with cameras and views from your scope of
responsibility in Honeywell DVM. In an integrated system, the Locations tree is also
populated with cameras and views from your scope of responsibility in EBI.
Locations displayed in the Locations tree represent the hierarchy of areas (not
locations) in Honeywell DVM and locations from EBI. The structure and contents of
the Locations tree cannot be changed in DVM Console. If your scope of
responsibility changes or the area is changed for a camera or view, you must log off
and log back on to DVM Console to see these changes in the Locations tree.
Cameras that are managed by remote Honeywell DVM systems appear in the camera
tree alongside local cameras if the remote areas have been configured in the local
DVM system. For more information, see “Remote camera status” in the “Managing
remote resources” section of the Honeywell DVM Overview and Planning Guide.
The Groups tab shows the configurable hierarchy of camera groups. A camera group
can contain a combination of other camera groups, cameras, and views. Cameras and
views can appear more than once in the Groups tree but only once in a camera group.
The structure and contents of the Groups tree can be changed in DVM Console. If
changes are made to the Groups tree on another DVM Console client, you must log
off and log back on to DVM Console to see the changes. For more information, see
the “Creating a camera group using DVM Console” section of the Honeywell DVM
Configuration and Administration Guide.
If you have upgraded from a previous version of Honeywell DVM, the Groups tree
was populated during the upgrade with cameras, views and the associated hierarchy
of camera locations (not areas) from the previous Honeywell DVM system.
2 Search box
The Search box is used to search for cameras in the Navigation Pane. The tree
contents will be filtered to display the search results.
3 View
A view is the combination of a number of cameras and a specific workspace layout.
When a view is sent to the workspace, it replaces the cameras and layout in the
workspace.
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The timeline
The timeline is used to control playback of recorded video for one camera, or multiple
cameras simultaneously which are currently displayed in the workspace. For more
information, see “Viewing recordings using DVM Console”.
Each row in the timeline represents a camera and its recordings. Background and
scheduled recordings are shown as thicker horizontal lines in the camera row. Other
recordings such as user recordings, event-activated recordings, video analytics
recordings, intercom recordings, I/O device recordings, tamper recordings, or PTZ
activated recordings are shown as thinner vertical lines in the camera row.
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Item Description
1 Time ruler
Shows the range of time that you can source recorded video from. This time range
can be made earlier, later, wider or narrower. For more information, see “Recorded
video playback controls and indicators in DVM Console reference”.
2 Playhead
Moves during playback to indicate the timestamp of the recordings being viewed for
the cameras in the timeline. The playhead is used to scrub recordings for all cameras
in the timeline.
3 Timeline toolbar
Shows the controls that can be used to play back recordings. For more information,
see “Recorded video playback controls and indicators in DVM Console reference”.
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The toolbar
The buttons in the DVM Console toolbar provide quick access to frequently required
displays and commands. For example, to clear the workspace, click this toolbar
button.
Button Description
Clear workspace. Removes all cameras from the workspace and adds them to the
recently used camera pane.
Full screen. Maximizes the workspace to fill the screen. To exit full-screen mode,
press ESC.
Keyboard. Opens the Keyboard command box. If you type keyboard
commands while the Keyboard command box is closed, the Keyboard
command box will open automatically.
Keyboard command box. Commands are typed in this box to send cameras to
the workspace or to multi-monitors. For more information, see “Numeric keypad
reference”.
Workspace layouts. Changes the workspace layout. A workspace layout is a
collection of one or more tiles in a specific arrangement.
Aspect ratio list. Click 4:3 or Wide to see the most suitable layouts for the aspect
ratio.
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The workspace
The workspace can contain one or more tiles. The tiles on the workspace can be
arranged in different layouts. When a camera is sent to the workspace, the video for that
camera is shown in a tile. Cameras can be sent to the workspace from the Navigation
Pane, the recently used camera pane, another DVM Console or from a custom display.
You can simultaneously control the playback of video from more than one camera on the
workspace by sending the cameras to the timeline. For more information, see “Viewing
recordings using DVM Console”.
You can throw cameras and views in the workspace to a multi-monitor. For more
information, see “Numeric keypad reference”.
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Item Description
1 Workspace header
The workspace header is used to show information about views and cycling tiles on
the workspace, and to control cycling. It is displayed if the workspace contains an
unchanged view or cycling camera tiles. The buttons to control cycling are displayed
if there are cycling tiles on the workspace.
If view information is shown in the workspace header, it indicates that the view
currently shown in the workspace has not been altered while on the workspace. A
view is a combination of a number of cameras and a workspace layout that can be
used as a starting point for viewing video on the workspace. If a different layout is
selected or cameras are added or removed on the workspace, the workspace will no
longer show an unaltered view and the workspace header will not be shown.
Cycling tiles appear in the workspace when an unaltered cycling view is displayed or
when there are insufficient available tiles on the workspace to accommodate the
cameras from a location or camera group that has been sent to the workspace. For
example, if a cycling view, camera group or location with 20 cameras is sent to the
workspace in a layout of four cameras, five pages of four cameras will be displayed
on the workspace.
2 Tile
Tiles are used to show and control live or recorded video. Information describing the
camera and video is shown on the tile. This includes camera name, camera number,
camera health status and whether the video is recording, paused or playing.
A tile can be maximized to fill the workspace and restored to its normal size.
3 Tile toolbar
If you hover the pointer over a tile, the tile toolbar will be shown. The buttons in the
tile toolbar provide access to video and camera controls specific to the tile. For
example, instant playback, return to live, record, snapshot, playback controls, focus,
iris, digital zoom, preset controls and annotation controls.
A toolbar overflow indicator is shown if there are too many buttons to display
across the width of the tile.
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Starting DVM Console
Tip
You can also double-click the DVM Console desktop shortcut.
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Logging on to DVM Console
DVM Console can be configured for manual or automatic logon. This topic describes
how to perform a manual logon. For information about setting up automatic logon, see
the “Customizing DVM Console” section of the Honeywell DVM Configuration and
Administration Guide.
When DVM Console is first installed, a manual logon is required to allow the system
administrator to set up the system for use.
Attention
When you log off from DVM Console, your session configuration will be saved. This
information will be used to configure your next session on the same computer. If you
attempt to exit from DVM Console without logging off, you will be prompted to confirm
your exit so that your session configuration can be saved.
Prerequisites
• The logon profile being used must be configured to allow your user account type to
log on to DVM Console. For more information, see the “DVM Console logon profile
properties reference” section of the Honeywell DVM Configuration and
Administration Guide.
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Viewing live video
This section describes how to use Honeywell DVM to view live video.
Related topics
“Viewing live video using Station” on page 25
“Viewing live video using Internet Explorer ” on page 27
“Viewing live video using DVM Console” on page 29
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“Viewing live video using Honeywell Intelligent Video Analytics Live Monitoring
Station” on page 33
“Viewing multiple cameras using views in Station” on page 34
“Viewing multiple cameras using views in Internet Explorer” on page 36
“Numeric keypad reference” on page 38
“Live video controls, symbols and indicators reference” on page 41
“Live video controls, symbols and indicators in DVM Console reference” on page 46
“Taking video snapshots” on page 50
“Video analytics symbols reference” on page 51
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Related topics
“Live video controls, symbols and indicators reference” on page 41
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Prerequisites
• Your administrator has configured Internet Explorer security so that you can view
live video.
where machinename is the name of the Database Server. If you have a redundant
Database Server, machinename is the name of the preferred Database Server.
The Honeywell DVM Live Video tab of the Camera display appears. Initially the
video for the first camera listed in the Camera Tree is shown.
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3 To see video for another camera, click that camera’s name in the Camera Tree in the
Navigation Pane. If the cameras are in groups, click the “+” sign to see the cameras
in that group.
Tip
You can navigate between cameras using the PAGE UP and PAGE DOWN keys.
Related topics
“Live video controls, symbols and indicators reference” on page 41
“Video analytics symbols reference” on page 51
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Attention
Remote cameras in a Distributed Video Architecture (DVA) can only be viewed within
DVM Console if the remote site has Honeywell DVM R500 or later installed.
Tip
You can swap the position of video displayed on the workspace by dragging one tile
on to another tile.
To Do this
Move to the top of the tree Press HOME
Move to the bottom of the tree Press END
Move up a camera in the tree Press the UP ARROW key
Move up one page in the tree Press PAGE UP
Move down a camera the tree Press the DOWN ARROW key
Move down one page in the tree Press PAGE DOWN
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To Do this
Expand the navigation tree Press the RIGHT ARROW key
Collapse the navigation tree Press the LEFT ARROW key
View live video for a camera in Select the camera and press ENTER
the tree
Tip
• If your search doesn’t return any results you should try broadening the search criteria.
• Searching is not case sensitive.
• Wildcard searching is not supported.
• You can cancel a search at any time by pressing ESC, clicking (Cancel), or
deleting the text in the Search box.
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Attention
Please be aware of the following:
• If someone else changes the configuration of a camera, the Groups tree, or the Locations
tree, you will not see the changes until you log on to DVM Console again.
• If a tile is displaying video, dropping another camera onto the tile will replace that video
with the video from the new camera.
• When dragging one or more cameras to the workspace, if you do not drag the cameras to
a specific tile, the cameras will be displayed in the workspace starting from the first
empty tile. If there are no empty tiles, the new cameras will replace cameras already in
the workspace. The camera that has been on the workspace the longest time will be
replaced first and, if more than one camera has been sent to the workspace, the
remaining cameras will be placed in the subsequent tiles. Any cameras replaced on the
workspace will be added to the recently used camera pane.
• If you click a camera, camera group or location in the Navigation Pane or the recently
used camera pane, the cameras are added to the existing cameras on the workspace.
• If you click on a view in the navigation pane, existing cameras on the workspace will be
removed and the view will be displayed on the workspace. This may change the
workspace layout.
• If you double-click a camera in the Navigation Pane or the recently used camera pane, it
will be sent to the workspace and the tile will be maximized.
• If you double-click a camera group or location in the Navigation Pane or the recently
used camera pane, existing cameras on the workspace will be removed before the
cameras from the camera group or location are sent to the workspace.
Tip
• You can also click a camera in the Navigation Pane or the recently used camera
pane to send it to the workspace.
In the Navigation Pane, a blue bar to the left of the camera or cameras will indicate
that they are displaying in the workspace.
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Tip
You can also click a camera group or location to send the cameras from the camera
group or location to the workspace.
If there are not enough tiles on the workspace to accommodate the selection, the tiles
on the workspace will cycle. For example, if the workspace is displaying a layout of
four camera tiles and there are 20 cameras to display, five pages of four cameras will
be displayed in 10 second intervals. A workspace header will be displayed to
describe and control the cycling.
Tip
You can also click the view to send it to the workspace.
If it is a cycling view, the cameras of the view will cycle on the workspace. For
example, if the view contains 20 cameras cycling in a layout of four cameras, five
pages of four cameras will be displayed on the workspace in x second intervals
(where x is the switch time defined in the configuration of the view). A workspace
header will be displayed to describe and control the cycling.
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Prerequisites
• You have one or more views configured. For more information, see “Creating a
view” in the “Configuring displays and monitors” in the Honeywell DVM
Configuration and Administration Guide.
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3 Once Honeywell DVM is loaded, click on the Views navigation option in the
Navigation Pane on the left.
Initially, the video for the first view listed in the Views Tree is shown.
4 To see video for another view, click that view’s name in the Views Tree in the
Navigation Pane.
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Prerequisites
• Your Administrator has configured Internet Explorer security so that you can view
live video.
• You have one or more views configured. For more information, see “Creating a
view” in the “Configuring displays and monitors” in the Honeywell DVM
Configuration and Administration Guide.
where machinename is the name of the Database Server. If you have a redundant
Database Server, machinename is the name of the preferred Database Server.
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3 Once Honeywell DVM is loaded, click on the Views navigation option in the
Navigation Pane on the left.
Initially, the video for the first view listed in the Views Tree is shown.
4 To see video for another view, click that view’s name in the Views Tree in the
Navigation Pane.
Tip
You can navigate between views using the PAGE UP and PAGE DOWN keys.
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(This is shorthand for typing the camera number, pressing the “+” key, typing the
surveillance monitor number and then pressing the ENTER key.)
The system focus, also known as the focus, identifies the object which receives actions
such as mouse clicks, typing text or keyboard shortcuts. An object gains focus when it is
dragged or clicked. In Honeywell DVM, the camera or view being displayed has focus.
When using DVM Console, click the camera or workspace tile to make sure it has focus
before entering numeric keypad commands. For example, to throw a camera to a multi-
monitor, the camera tile must have focus before you enter the numeric keypad command.
When you call up a camera in DVM Console, it will be displayed in the next empty tile
on the workspace. If there are no empty tiles, the camera that has been on the workspace
the longest time will be replaced.
When you call up a camera in Internet Explorer or Station, the Live Video tab for that
camera will be displayed.
Tip
Make sure the NUM LOCK key is turned on before entering commands using the
numeric keypad.
Switch to preset n .n Switch to preset 2 for the current camera you are
viewing or has focus in your client:
.2 Enter
Switch to camera n and preset p n.p Switch to camera 7, preset 2 in your client:
7.2 Enter
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Switch to camera n which is s/n Switch to camera 7 in your client, where that
managed by site s in your camera 7 is managed by site 4 in your DVA:
Distributed Video Architecture
4/7 Enter
(DVA)
Switch to camera 7 preset 2 in your client, where
that camera 7 is managed by site 4 in your DVA:
4/7.2 Enter
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To clear the current camera or –m Clear the current video from surveillance monitor
view from surveillance monitor 3:
m
–3 Enter
To clear the current alarm view –m Clear the current alarm video from alarm monitor
from alarm monitor m 2:
–2 Enter
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Attention
For information about live video controls, symbols and indicators for DVM Console, see
“Live video controls, symbols and indicators for DVM Console reference”.
The controls, symbols and indicators you see depend on the type of camera and the way
in which your system has been configured. For example, the PTZ controls will not
appear if you select a fixed camera, or if you have not been given access to those
controls.
Control/indicator Description
Snapshot. Each time you click this button, Honeywell DVM
creates a single-frame snapshot file of the video. If the
camera has been digitally zoomed or image enhanced, two
(Appears if user-activated snapshot files will be created showing the original view and
recordings have been enabled.) the modified view of the camera.
(Appears if user-activated
recordings have been enabled.)
The current time and date on the Camera Server.
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Control/indicator Description
The reservation counter appears when the camera is being
controlled. For example, when an operator is performing
PTZ or when a user-activated or intercom recording is in
progress on the camera.
If you are the operator responsible for the control operation,
you will see your operator ID (or Station ID, if using Station
security) on the right of the reservation counter.
If another operator is responsible for the control operation,
you will see their ID (or Station ID, if using Station security)
in the reservation counter. The other operator’s name will be
withheld if you have a control level below the Reservation
display threshold. You cannot control a camera while
another operator has control.
You can take control of a camera from another operator if
you have higher privileges than the other operator.
The time on the left is the countdown timer. This indicates
the time remaining before exclusive access to the camera is
released. In the case of reservation due to recording, it also
indicates the length of time remaining to record.
This ToolTip appears when you hover the pointer over the
reservation counter (displayed above) when an operator has a
camera reserved.
If a Station operator currently has the reservation, the
ToolTip displays the name of the operator, prefixed with the
alias of the integrated server to which they are connected. If
an Internet Explorer operator has the reservation, the ToolTip
will simply display the operator name.
Video analytics. Flashes blue when movement is detected in
a region of interest.
(Only appears if video analytics is
enabled.)
Regions of interest. Click this button to show or hide
regions of interest. The algorithms that use regions of
interest are:
(Only appears if video analytics is
enabled, and the configured • Standard VMD
algorithm uses “regions of • Premium VMD
interest”.) • Object tracking
• Object tracking and classification
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Control/indicator Description
Annotations display mode. Click the button to shift it to the
next mode. The three modes are:
• No annotations
• Event annotations
• All annotations
The button shows the mode currently being displayed.
This button appears only on video streams that are currently
running algorithms that support annotations. Algorithms that
support annotations are:
• Object tracking
• Object tracking and classification
• Active Alert
When annotations are switched on for object tracking and
classification, it highlights all the objects being tracked and
classified in the scene.
The event annotation mode highlights objects that satisfy a
configured condition.
Annotations will be disabled when the playback speed is
greater or equal to 16x because the object will be moving too
fast to annotate.
Presets and tours. Controls presets and tours.
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Control/indicator Description
Pan and Tilt. Controls the camera’s pan and tilt movements.
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Symbol Description
The camera is operating normally.
Related topics
“Viewing live video using Station” on page 25
“Viewing live video using Internet Explorer ” on page 27
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Control/indicator Description
Snapshot. Each time you click this button, Honeywell DVM
creates a single-frame snapshot file of the video. If the
(Appears if user-activated camera has annotations, has been digitally zoomed or image
recordings have been enabled.) enhanced, two snapshot files will be created showing the
original view and the modified view of the camera.
Record and Stop. Starts or stops recording the current video.
(Appears if user-activated Recording continues until you click Stop, or the recording
recordings have been enabled.) period expires. The amount of time remaining until the
recording terminates is shown in the reservation counter.
The reservation counter appears at the bottom of the video
when the camera is being controlled, for example, when an
operator is performing PTZ or when a user-activated or
intercom recording is in progress on the camera.
If you are the operator responsible for the control operation
or recording, you will see your operator ID (or Station ID, if
using Station security) on the left of the reservation counter.
If another operator is responsible for the control operation or
recording, you will see their operator ID (or Station ID, if
using Station security) in the reservation counter. The other
operator’s name will be withheld if you have a control level
below the Reservation display threshold.
If the operator responsible for the control operation or
recording has higher privileges than you, you will also find
the controls on the tile are disabled for the period of the
reservation. This means that you cannot control the camera
while the other operator has control.
The time on the right is the countdown timer. This indicates
the time remaining before exclusive access to the camera is
released. In the case of reservation due to recording, it also
indicates the length of time remaining to record.
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Control/indicator Description
Video analytics. Flashes when movement is detected in a
region of interest.
(Only appears if video analytics is
enabled.)
Timeline indicator. Indicates that the tile is showing video
for a camera that is in the timeline.
Regions of interest. Click this button to show or hide
(Only available if annotations regions of interest configured in Honeywell DVM. The
have been enabled and the algorithms that use regions of interest are:
configured algorithm uses regions • Standard VMD
of interest.)
• Premium VMD
• Object tracking
• Object tracking and classification
Annotations display mode. Click the button to shift it to the
(Only available if annotations next mode. The three modes are:
have been enabled.) • No annotations (no outline)
• Event annotations (red outline)
• All annotations (red filled)
The button shows the mode currently being displayed.
This button appears only on video streams that are running
algorithms that support annotations. Algorithms that support
annotations are:
• Object tracking
• Object tracking and classification
• Active Alert
When annotations are switched on for object tracking and
classification, it highlights all the objects being tracked and
classified in the scene.
The event annotation mode highlights objects that satisfy a
configured condition.
Annotations will be disabled when the playback speed is
greater or equal to 16x because the object will be moving too
fast to annotate.
Focus. Controls the camera’s focus so that you can clearly
(Only available on PTZ cameras.) see an object.
Iris. Controls the camera’s iris. The iris controls the amount
(Only available on PTZ cameras.) of light that reaches the camera sensor.
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Control/indicator Description
Digital zoom. Controls digital zooming of the camera.
Pan, tilt and zoom. Controls the camera’s discrete pan, tilt
and zoom movements.
Symbol Description
The camera is operating normally. The camera number and
name are displayed to the right of the camera icon if space
permits.
The second icon indicates the same camera if it has PTZ
capability.
The camera’s video is currently being recorded.
The second icon indicates the same camera if it has PTZ
capability.
Motion detection is currently being performed on the
camera’s video.
The second icon indicates the same camera if it has PTZ
capability.
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Symbol Description
The camera has been disabled.
The second icon indicates the same camera if it has PTZ
capability.
The camera has failed.
The second icon indicates the same camera if it has PTZ
capability.
The camera status is unknown.
The second icon indicates the same camera if it has PTZ
capability.
The camera has been tampered with or is in a state of video
loss.
The second icon indicates the same camera if it has PTZ
capability.
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Related topics
“Actions that can be performed on a recording” on page 94
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Symbol Description
White square or polygon that Only applicable to Video Motion Detection (VMD)
doesn’t move algorithms and Honeywell Intelligent Video Analytics
(HVA) algorithms.
The “region of interest” in which Honeywell DVM attempts
to detect movement.
Blue square or polygon that Only applicable to VMD and HVA algorithms.
doesn’t move
Indicates the region of interest in which motion has been
detected.
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Symbol Description
Red rectangle Only applicable to VMD and HVA algorithms, and is only
visible while configuring motion detection or when
replaying a recording.
For VMD algorithms, a red rectangle marks the section
within the region of interest where motion has been detected.
For HVA algorithms, a red oval will mark the section within
the region of interest where motion has been detected.
Moving white rectangle with Only applicable to HVA algorithms and object tracking and
symbol and number classification algorithms.
For Object tracking algorithms, the white rectangle marks
the object that is being tracked.
For HVA algorithms, a white oval will mark the object that is
being tracked.
The symbol indicates the classification Honeywell DVM has
given the object (car or person).
If Honeywell DVM is not able to classify the object, a
question mark will be displayed for Object tracking
algorithms or the unknown object symbol will be
displayed for an HVA algorithm.
The number is the unique ID that Honeywell DVM has
assigned to that object.
White dots Only applicable to the Standard (Low CPU) Algorithm.
The white dots highlight the motion detected by the
algorithm.
Related topics
“Viewing live video using Station” on page 25
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Using PTZ
Related topics
“Creating a preset” on page 56
“Viewing a preset” on page 58
“Deleting a preset” on page 59
“Starting a tour or pattern” on page 60
“Activating a special preset” on page 61
“Activating washer/wipers” on page 62
“Controlling the movement of a PTZ camera using a mouse” on page 63
“Using the mouse to zoom a PTZ camera in and out” on page 64
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Creating a preset
A preset is a defined PTZ stop for a camera. For example, if you frequently need to
check the main entrance to a building, you could create a preset called “main entrance”
that caused the camera to quickly pan, tilt and zoom in on the main entrance when
selected.
Presets can be created for cameras which are configured on your local Honeywell DVM
system, and on cameras which are accessible to you in a Distributed Video Architecture
(DVA).
From the live video player in Honeywell DVM, you use these controls for
presets, tours and patterns.
From the workspace tile in DVM Console, you use these controls
for presets, tours and patterns.
A special preset is a pre-programmed function that is specific to each type of camera.
Special presets are usually reserved for programming, setup and special control
functions and, in Honeywell DVM, have their names enclosed in parentheses, for
example, (Camera reset). For more information on creating a special preset, see
“Defining special presets” in the “Defining a camera” section of the Honeywell DVM
Configuration and Administration Guide.
Prerequisites
• You must have SUPV level or higher security to perform this task.
To create a preset
1 Navigate to the Honeywell DVM pages or log on to DVM Console.
2 In the Navigation Pane, select the camera you want to configure from the Camera
Tree.
3 Choose one of the following options:
4 Set up the camera as required, using the pan, tilt and zoom controls.
5 In the Select a preset box, type an appropriate name, such as “Side Door”, and then
click or (Create a preset). Do not include parentheses or square brackets in the
name.
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Related topics
“Viewing a preset” on page 58
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Prerequisites
• The camera is not currently reserved by another operator who has higher privileges.
• Your control level is higher than the control level required to operate the camera.
To move to a preset
• In the Select a preset box, select the preset from the list.
The camera pans, tilts and zooms to the specified position.
To move to a preset on a camera not currently being viewed using the numeric keypad
• Type the number of the camera you wish to view, followed by a full stop (.) followed
by the number of the preset, then press ENTER.
The preset for that camera will be displayed.
For example, 6.3 will display preset 3 for camera 6.
If your Honeywell DVM system participates in a Distributed Video Architecture
(DVA) and you want to view a camera and preset managed by another Honeywell
DVM system, then you must preface the call-up sequence with the site id of the
remote Honeywell DVM system. If the site id is not specified, then Honeywell DVM
will look for a camera with the specified camera number which is managed by your
local system.
For example, 2/6.3 will display preset 3 for camera 6, where camera 6 is managed
by site 2 in the DVA.
Related topics
“Creating a preset” on page 56
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Deleting a preset
Presets can be deleted for cameras which are configured on your local Honeywell DVM
system, and for cameras which are accessible to you in a Distributed Video Architecture
(DVA).
Prerequisites
• You must have SUPV level security or higher to perform these tasks.
To delete a preset
1 In the Select a preset box, select the preset you want to delete from the list.
The camera pans, tilts and zooms to the specified position.
2 Click .
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Attention
In DVM Console, if someone else changes the configuration of a tour, pattern or privacy
zone, you will not see the changes until you log on again.
Prerequisites
• The camera is not currently reserved by another operator with higher privileges.
• Your control level is higher than the control level required to operate the camera.
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Prerequisites
• Special presets are available for the camera.
• If you have a Distributed Video Architecture (DVA), your client is connected to the
same Honeywell DVM system that manages the camera.
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Activating washer/wipers
Some camera heads (for example, Peclo Esprit using Pelco D protocol) support washer
and wiper functionality to clean the camera head. If washer/wiper functionality has been
configured for the camera, the washer/wiper icon will appear on the video player in
Honeywell DVM or on the workspace tile in DVM Console.
To activate washer/wipers
• Click the Washer/Wiper button .
The washer/wipers on the camera head begin cleaning. Most camera heads will
perform one washer/wiper cleaning cycle and then stop.
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Attention
• This topic is only applicable to cameras that support continuous PTZ.
• When PTZ controls are displayed for a camera on the workspace in DVM Console, the
camera can only be dragged to a new tile or the timeline by its tile header.
To control the movement of the camera with your mouse, move it over the video until
you see the icon change to an arrow.
The figure below shows the directions you can move the camera.
The speed at which the camera moves depends on where you click in relation to the
center of the video. The further you are from the centre of the video, the faster the
movement of the camera.
Prerequisites
• If you are using DVM Console, the workspace tile must have focus to display the
PTZ controls.
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Attention
This topic is only applicable to cameras that support continuous PTZ.
You can use your mouse to zoom in and out with a PTZ camera.
When you move the mouse over the center of the video, the icon changes into a
magnifying glass.
The figure below shows where you should click the mouse on the video in order to zoom
in (+) or zoom out (-).
+
-
To zoom in
1 Move your mouse just above the center of the video.
2 Click the left mouse button when the magnifying glass appears with a “+”.
To continuously zoom in
• Hold down the left mouse button.
To increase the speed of the zoom, drag the icon towards the top of the video and to
decrease the speed drag back towards the center of the video.
To zoom out
1 Move your mouse just below the center of the video.
2 Click your left mouse button when the magnifying glass appears with a “-”.
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Using digital zoom
This topic describes how to digitally zoom live and recorded video in Honeywell DVM.
Attention
This topic is not applicable to DVM Console.
Digital zoom is not available for CamStation streamers.
Digital zoom is available when using the Honeywell DVM video player to:
• view live video from the Live Video tab
• view live video during an intercom call
• view recorded video from the Recordings tab for cameras or IO devices
• view recorded video from search results
• view full size recorded video from the pop-up displays provided as links from the
Recordings or Search Results tabs
• view recorded video from the export page
• view recorded video from the Alarm Line Link when Honeywell DVM is integrated
with EBI or Experion
• view live and recorded video using custom displays
• view live and recorded video from the Honeywell DVM camera shape
Digital zoom is not available to be configured when using Honeywell DVM to:
• view live video from the Video Analytics tab
• view live video from the Tamper Detection tab
• view live video from the IO Device Status tab
• view live video in a View
• view live video on a Multi-Monitor screen
When you are in digital zoom mode the analog camera controls are disabled. This
includes preset and PTZ controls, iris, focus and analog zoom.
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Related topics
“Switching between analog and digital zoom” on page 69
“Selecting a specific area to zoom in to” on page 70
“Using your pointer to digitally zoom” on page 71
“Using the zoom slider” on page 72
“Using PTZ with digital zoom” on page 73
“Digital zoom video controls and indicators reference” on page 74
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Attention
This topic is not applicable to DVM Console.
Prerequisites
• You must have a PTZ camera.
Related topics
“Digital zoom video controls and indicators reference” on page 74
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Attention
This topic is not applicable to DVM Console.
Tip
To return to the original view, right-click anywhere in the video window.
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Attention
This topic is not applicable to DVM Console.
Prerequisites
• You must have a mouse with a wheel button.
Tip
To return to the original view, right-click anywhere in the video window.
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Attention
This topic is not applicable to DVM Console.
The zoom slider allows you to zoom in and out of the video by:
• clicking the + or -
• dragging the bar up or down the slider
• clicking directly on a position on the slider
The zoom slider zooms into the centre of the video. Once you have begun to zoom
in, arrows will appear at the top, bottom, left and right sides of the video to identify
the directions that you can digitally PTZ to.
Tip
To return to the original view, right-click anywhere in the video window.
Related topics
“Digital zoom video controls and indicators reference” on page 74
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Attention
This topic is not applicable to DVM Console.
Once you have zoomed in, arrows appear at the top, bottom, left and right sides of the
video window to indicate the directions you can pan and tilt to.
Tip
To return to the original view, right-click anywhere in the video window.
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Attention
This topic is not applicable to DVM Console.
Control/indicator Description
(only appears on PTZ cameras)
Zoom mode. There are two modes:
• analog zoom
• digital zoom
Analog zoom
The button shows the mode currently being displayed. Click
the button to switch between modes.
Digital zoom
Digital zoom disabled. This only appears when digital zoom
is disabled. For example, when the camera is disabled or the
camera’s Camera Server is unavailable.
Related topics
“Using the zoom slider” on page 72
“Switching between analog and digital zoom” on page 69
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Using digital zoom in DVM Console
This topic describes how to digitally zoom live and recorded video in DVM Console.
Digital zoom can be used on a tile in the workspace.
When you are in digital zoom mode, the optical camera controls are disabled. This
includes preset and PTZ controls, iris, and focus.
When digital zoom controls are visible for a camera on the workspace, the camera can
only be dragged by its tile header.
Attention
Digital zoom is not available for CamStation streamers.
To zoom in to a video
1 Start DVM Console.
2 View live or recorded video.
3 Click the tile you want to zoom in to.
Tip
To use digital zoom if the camera is already in optical zoom mode, you must first
hover the pointer over the tile to see the tile toolbar and click (Enable digital
zoom).
4 In the tile, position the pointer where you want to center the zoom.
5 Rotate the wheel button of your mouse to digitally zoom in and out.
You can also drag the pointer to select an area of the video to zoom in to.
The magnification is shown at the top of the digital zoom window as a multiple of
the native resolution.
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Tip
If you don’t have a mouse with a wheel button, you can click + or – on the digital
zoom window.
Tip
If you want to return to the original video size and keep the digital zoom window on
the tile, you can double-click inside the inner rectangle in the digital zoom window.
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Using image enhancement
This topic describes how to enhance live and recorded video in Honeywell DVM.
Attention
Image enhancement is not available for CamStation streamers.
Image enhancement is available when using the Honeywell DVM video player to:
• view live video from the Live Video tab
• view live video during an intercom call
• view recorded video from the Recordings tab for cameras or IO devices
• view recorded video from search results
• view full size recorded video from the pop-up displays provided as links from the
Recordings or Search Results tabs
• view recorded video from the export page
• view recorded video from the Alarm Line Link when Honeywell DVM is integrated
with EBI or Experion
• view live and recorded video using custom displays
• view live and recorded video from the Honeywell DVM camera shape
Image enhancement is not available to be configured when using Honeywell DVM to:
• view live video from the Video Analytics tab
• view live video from the Tamper Detection tab
• view live video from the IO Device Status tab
• view live video in a View
• view live video on a Multi-Monitor screen
Related topics
“Changing the brightness” on page 79
“Changing the contrast” on page 80
“Fixing imperfections in the video” on page 81
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Attention
This topic is not applicable to DVM Console.
You can adjust the brightness of the video and you can compare how the original video
looks to the view with the modified brightness setting.
Related topics
“Image enhancement video controls and indicators reference” on page 83
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Attention
This topic is not applicable to DVM Console.
You can adjust the contrast of the video and you can compare how the original video
looks to the view with the modified contrast setting.
Related topics
“Image enhancement video controls and indicators reference” on page 83
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Attention
This topic is not applicable to DVM Console.
Imperfections in video are called “noise”. You can adjust the noise setting to try to
improve the video and you can compare how the original video looks to the view with
the modified noise setting.
Related topics
“Image enhancement video controls and indicators reference” on page 83
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Attention
This topic is not applicable to DVM Console.
You can adjust the sharpness of the video and you can compare how the original video
looks to the view with the modified sharpness setting.
Related topics
“Image enhancement video controls and indicators reference” on page 83
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Attention
This topic is not applicable to DVM Console.
Control/indicator Description
Brightness. This is the amount of light present in the video.
Changing the brightness will make the video darker or
lighter.
Related topics
“Changing the brightness” on page 79
“Changing the contrast” on page 80
“Changing the sharpness of the video” on page 82
“Fixing imperfections in the video” on page 81
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Viewing recordings
Related topics
“Viewing recorded video” on page 86
“Viewing recordings using DVM Console” on page 87
“Authorizing video playback” on page 90
“Viewing a video analytics recording” on page 92
“Viewing an I/O device recording” on page 93
“Actions that can be performed on a recording” on page 94
“Recorded video playback controls and indicators reference” on page 96
“Recorded video playback controls and indicators in DVM Console reference” on
page 98
“Performing a simple search” on page 102
“Performing an advanced search” on page 104
“Searching video for motion using DVM Console” on page 107
“Viewing search results” on page 110
“Tracking a person of interest using DVM Console” on page 112
“Preventing a video clip from being deleted” on page 113
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To view a recording
1 In the Camera Tree in the Navigation Pane, click the camera whose recordings you
want to view.
2 Click the Recordings tab to see the recordings for that camera. Initially, the
recordings for the current day are shown.
3 If the recording you want to view was done on another day, select the date from the
Recordings on calendar.
The recordings for the chosen day appear in the list. Gray text indicates that the
video has been archived. Blue text indicates that the recording has been restored
from the archive.
4 Perform any actions that you need to on the recording.
The actions which you are allowed to perform on a recording that you view may be
restricted by your security level, whether image blocking was active during the
recording, whether authorized playback is enabled, or by the camera's accessibility
through a Distributed Video Architecture (DVA).
Tip
A date in bold in the calendar indicates there are recordings for this date.
Related topics
“Recorded video playback controls and indicators reference” on page 96
“Video analytics symbols reference” on page 51
“Actions that can be performed on a recording” on page 94
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Attention
Remote cameras in a Distributed Video Architecture (DVA) can only be viewed within
DVM Console if the remote site has Honeywell DVM R500 or later installed.
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2 In the Navigation Pane, or the recently used camera pane drag the camera (or in a
custom display, drag the camera shape) that contains the video you want to view onto
a tile in the workspace.
Tip
• You can also click a camera in the Navigation Pane or the recently used camera
pane to send it to the workspace.
In the Navigation Pane, a blue bar to the left of the camera or cameras will indicate
that they are displaying in the workspace.
3 Hover the pointer over the tile of the camera.
The recorded video playback controls that you have permission to use on the
recording will be displayed at the bottom of the tile.
4 Perform any actions that you need to on the recording. For more information, see
“Recorded video playback controls and indicators in DVM Console reference”.
The actions which you are allowed to perform on a recording that you view may be
restricted by your security level, whether image blocking was active during the
recording, whether authorized playback is enabled, or by the camera's accessibility
through a Distributed Video Architecture (DVA).
Tip
• You can also click a camera in the Navigation Pane or the recently used camera
pane to send it to the workspace.
In the Navigation Pane, a blue bar to the left of the camera or cameras will indicate
that they are displaying in the workspace.
3 In the workspace, drag the camera or cameras that contain the video you want to
view to the timeline.
Tip
If digital zoom or PTZ controls are visible for a camera on the workspace, the camera
can only be dragged by its tile header.
More than one camera at a time can be selected on the workspace and added to the
timeline. Hold down CTRL and click each tile to select several cameras. Hold down
SHIFT and click the first and last tiles to select a range of cameras.
If the camera is from a tile that is cycling, the cycling will stop.
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The timeline indicator will be displayed on the tile to show that the video is being
controlled from the timeline.
4 Perform any actions that you need to on the recordings. For more information, see
“Recorded video playback controls and indicators in DVM Console reference”.
The actions which you are allowed to perform on a recording that you view may be
restricted by your security level, whether image blocking was active during the
recording, whether authorized playback is enabled, or by the camera's accessibility
through a Distributed Video Architecture (DVA).
Tip
If there are cycling tiles or a cycling view on the workspace, you can click
(Resume view cycling) to remove all cameras from the timeline and resume cycling.
To increase or decrease the range of the time shown on the time ruler:
• On the timeline, drag the time ruler or move the time range size slider to increase
or decrease the range of time shown on the timeline. For more information, see
“Recorded video playback controls and indicators in DVM Console reference”.
Please note that it may become difficult to see the playhead moving during playback
as you increase the range of time shown on the timeline.
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Attention
When recorded video from a camera is protected by authorized playback, playing back those
recordings requires the permission of a second unique user account. This means that the
operator who is currently logged on cannot authorize themselves to play back a recording,
even if they have the appropriate level of security. Another operator with the appropriate
security level is required to authorize the logged on operator.
Prerequisites
• If you are authorizing an Internet Explorer user, you must have Level 5 security for
Internet Explorer.
• If you are authorizing a Station user, you must have MNGR level security for the
same EBI or Experion system as the user.
Authorizing or reauthorizing video clips from the Recordings tab for a camera or IO device,
or the Search Results tab
1 Select the video(s) that you want to view.
2 Choose one of the following options:
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4 In the User name box, type the user name for the authorizing operator.
5 In the Password box, type the password for the authorizing operator.
6 Click Authorize.
7 Click OK.
The unlocked icon now appears and you can view the video until the authorization
expires.
Authorizing video clips from the alarm summary for EBI or Experion
1 On the Alarm Summary page, double-click the camera icon next to the alarm you
want to view.
2 Click inside the video window.
The Video Clips Authorization dialog box appears.
3 In the Authorization expires after box, select the amount of time (in hours) the
video clip(s) can be viewed for before it needs to be authorized again.
4 In the User name box, type the user name for the authorizing operator.
5 In the Password box, type the password for the authorizing operator.
6 Click Authorize.
7 Click OK.
You can now view the video until the authorization expires.
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Related topics
“Video analytics symbols reference” on page 51
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Tip
You can see the recordings for the next/previous day by clicking on either
side of the calendar.
The recordings for that day appear in the list. Gray text indicates that the video has
been archived. Blue text indicates that the recording has been restored from the
archive.
5 Perform any actions that you need to on the recording.
The actions which you are allowed to perform on a recording that you view may be
restricted by your security level, whether image blocking was active during the
recording, whether authorized playback is enabled, or by the camera's accessibility
through a Distributed Video Architecture (DVA).
Related topics
“Recorded video playback controls and indicators reference” on page 96
“Actions that can be performed on a recording” on page 94
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Attention
This topic is not applicable to DVM Console.
Action Description
Playing the recording When you select a video clip from the list, it appears paused
in the video player. To check that you have selected the
correct video, click Play.
If the selected video clip had “pre-record” defined, the frame
shown is the frame which was recorded when the operator
began a recording or when the video analytics, camera
tamper, EBI or Experion event occurred, not the first frame
of the clip. You therefore need to rewind the recording to
view the pre-record content of the clip.
Adding notes Type any relevant comments in Notes. Adding a note can be
useful because you can search for video clips based on notes
that have been added to the clip.
In a Distributed Video Architecture (DVA), the client must
be connected to the same Honeywell DVM system that
manages the camera to add notes to its recordings.
Archiving recordings Clips can be archived by clicking Archive.
The default archive date and time can be changed using the
Archive on fields.
In a Distributed Video Architecture (DVA), the client must
be connected to the same Honeywell DVM system that
manages the camera to archive its recordings.
Restore recordings Archived clips which exist in the Honeywell DVM archive
location can be restored by clicking Restore.
In a Distributed Video Architecture (DVA), the client must
be connected to the same Honeywell DVM system that
manages the camera to restore its recordings.
Deleting recordings Clips can be deleted by clicking Delete.
The default deletion date and time can be changed using the
Delete on fields.
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Action Description
Preventing clips from being Clear the Archive on check box to prevent a clip from being
archived archived.
In a Distributed Video Architecture (DVA), the client must
be connected to the same Honeywell DVM system that
manages the camera to change the automatic archive settings
for its recordings.
Preventing clips from being Clear the Delete on check box to prevent a clip from being
deleted deleted.
In a Distributed Video Architecture (DVA), the client must
be connected to the same Honeywell DVM system that
manages the camera to change the automatic delete settings
for its recordings.
Exporting a clip Clips can be exported by clicking Export. The export
package can include the audit log of events relating to the
recording and you have the option to package the exported
files into a single zip file. Note, clicking on Export will
navigate you to a second display that allows you to choose
various options for your export.
Taking a snapshot Click to take a snapshot of the current frame of the
video clip.
Viewing full size video Click View full size video to view full size video. This is
useful when the resolution of the recorded video clip is
greater than the resolution being displayed.
Every time the View full size video link is clicked a new
window opens to display the selected clip. This allows you to
tile the windows and view clips recorded on one or more
cameras.
Related topics
“Viewing recorded video” on page 86
“Viewing an I/O device recording” on page 93
“Performing an advanced search” on page 104
“Exporting a video clip” on page 120
“Taking video snapshots” on page 50
“Viewing search results” on page 110
“Performing a simple search” on page 102
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Attention
For information about recorded video playback controls and indicators for DVM Console,
see “Recorded video playback controls and indicators for DVM Console reference”.
Control/Indicator Description
Locked. This video clip requires authorization before
(Only appears when Authorized viewing.
playback is licensed.) If the icon is grey, the video clip is archived.
Unlocked. The video clip has been authorized for
(Only appears when Authorized viewing.
playback is licensed.)
Play. Plays the recording.
Stop. Stops the video.
Pause. Pauses the video.
Snapshot. Captures a single frame of the video. If the
camera has annotations, has been digitally zoomed or
image enhanced, two snapshot files will be created
showing the original view and the modified view of the
camera.
Fast rewind. Rewinds the video at a speed determined by
the number of times you click. Clicking once rewinds the
video at normal playback speed. Clicking two or more
times increases the rewind speed as follows:
• 2 clicks—4 times normal playback speed
• 3 clicks—16 times normal playback speed
• 4 clicks—64 times normal playback speed
• 5 clicks—256 times normal playback speed
• 6 clicks—1024 times normal playback speed
To slow the video, right-click one or more times (each
right-click slows the playback speed).
Fast forward and Fast rewind occur at the same speed.
For a video analytics recording, ROIs and annotations will
not be shown if the fast rewind speed is 16 times normal
playback speed or greater.
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Control/Indicator Description
Frame rewind. Moves the video back a single frame.
Frame forward. Moves the video forward a single frame.
Fast forward. Plays the video at a speed determined by
the number of times you click. Clicking once plays the
video at normal playback speed. Clicking two or more
times increases the playback speed as follows:
• 2 clicks—4 times normal playback speed
• 3 clicks—16 times normal playback speed
• 4 clicks—64 times normal playback speed
• 5 clicks—256 times normal playback speed
• 6 clicks—1024 times normal playback speed
To slow the video, right-click one or more times (each
right-click slows the playback speed).
Fast forward and Fast rewind occur at the same speed.
For a video analytics recording, ROIs and annotations will
not be shown if the fast forward speed is 16 times normal
playback speed or greater.
Regions of interest. Shows/hides regions of interest.
(Only appears when video analytics This button appears only for video recordings that were
is enabled.) recorded with algorithms that support regions of interest.
Annotations display mode. Controls the annotation
(Only appears when annotations mode. Each time you click, the mode shifts as follows:
have been recorded.) • No annotations
• Event annotations
• All annotations
The button shows the current annotation mode.
When annotations are switched on, the objects being
tracked and classified are highlighted.
Annotations will be disabled when the playback speed is
greater or equal to 16x because the object will be moving
too fast for annotations to appear.
Related topics
“Viewing recorded video” on page 86
“Viewing an I/O device recording” on page 93
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Control/Indicator Description
Play. Plays the recording.
On the timeline, video will be played for all cameras in
the timeline.
Pause. Pauses the video.
On the timeline, video will be paused for all cameras in
the timeline.
Snapshot. Captures a single frame of the video.
Each time your click this button, a single frame snapshot
file of the video will be created. If the camera has
annotations, has been digitally zoomed or image
enhanced, two snapshot files will be created showing the
original view and the modified view of the camera.
Fast rewind. Rewinds the video at a speed determined by
the number of times you click. Clicking once rewinds the
video at normal playback speed. Clicking two or more
times increases the rewind speed as follows:
• 2 clicks—4 times normal playback speed
• 3 clicks—16 times normal playback speed
• 4 clicks—64 times normal playback speed
• 5 clicks—256 times normal playback speed
• 6 clicks—1024 times normal playback speed
To slow the video, right-click one or more times (each
right-click slows the playback speed).
Fast forward and Fast rewind occur at the same speed.
If there is no video being displayed, click once to jump to
the end of the preceding video.
On the timeline, the rewind will occur for all cameras in
the timeline.
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Control/Indicator Description
Frame rewind. Rewinds the video a single frame. Click
once for a single frame or click and hold for continuous
frame stepping. Release the mouse when you want to
pause.
If there is no video being displayed, click once to jump to
the end of the preceding video.
On the timeline, the rewind will occur for all cameras in
the timeline. No frames will be skipped for cameras with
different frame rates. Frames will be synchronized
according to their timestamp.
Frame forward. Advances the video a single frame.
Click once for a single frame or click and hold for
continuous frame stepping. Release the mouse when you
want to pause.
If there is no video being displayed, click once to jump to
the beginning of the next available video.
On the timeline, the video for all cameras in the timeline
will be advanced. No frames will be skipped for cameras
with different frame rates. Frames will be synchronized
according to their timestamp.
Fast forward. Plays the video at a speed determined by
the number of times you click. Each click increases the
playback speed as follows:
• 1 click—4 times normal playback speed
• 2 clicks—16 times normal playback speed
• 3 clicks—64 times normal playback speed
• 4 clicks—256 times normal playback speed
• 5 clicks—1024 times normal playback speed
To slow the video, right-click one or more times (each
right-click slows the playback speed).
Fast forward and Fast rewind occur at the same speed.
If there is no video being displayed, click once to jump to
the beginning of the next available video.
On the timeline, the fast forward will occur for all
cameras in the timeline.
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Control/Indicator Description
Jump back. Rewinds recorded video from the current
timestamp and starts to play.
• 30 sec rewinds the video 30 seconds and starts to play
• 1 min rewinds the video one minute and starts to play
• 5 min rewinds the video five minutes and starts to
play
Enable motion search. Enables motion search and
displays the motion search region of interest. This
button is also used to disable or stop motion search and
remove the region of interest from the tile.
Start motion search. On the timeline, searches
recordings from cameras in the timeline for motion within
the region of interest. Only recordings within the 24
hour period after the current playhead timestamp are
searched. This button is visible only when motion search
has been enabled.
Motion search indicator. On the tile, indicates that the
video is being searched for motion.
Next motion result. Positions the video for cameras in
the timeline at the next motion search result. This button
is visible only when motion search has been enabled and
is not available for use until a search has found motion.
Previous motion result. Positions the video for cameras
in the timeline at the previous motion search result. This
button is visible only when motion search has been
enabled and is not available for use until a search has
found motion.
Jump to next available video. Positions video at the
beginning of the next recording. This button is visible
only when there is no video being shown.
On the timeline, positions the playhead for all cameras in
the timeline at the beginning of the first recording on any
of the cameras in the timeline. This button is visible only
when all cameras in the timeline are not showing video.
Jump to date and time. Positions video at a specified
date and time and pauses playback for all cameras in the
timeline.
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Control/Indicator Description
Return to live. Positions playback at live time.
On the tile, plays live video for the camera in the tile. If
the camera is in the timeline, it will be removed from the
timeline before displaying live video.
On the timeline, plays live video for all cameras in the
timeline.
Playhead. Indicates the timestamp of the recordings
being viewed for the cameras in the timeline. The
playhead simultaneously controls all the cameras in the
timeline.
To view recordings for a different date or time, drag the
playhead or click on the time ruler at the appropriate date
and time combination.
If the playhead does not seem to be moving during
playback, you may need to decrease the time range visible
on the time ruler (see the Time range size slider for more
information).
Time ruler. Indicates the time range visible on the
timeline. Drag the time ruler to the right to narrow the
time range shown on the time ruler. Drag the time ruler to
the left to widen the time range shown on the time ruler.
Time range size slider. Narrows or widens the time range
visible on the time ruler. Move to the right to narrow the
time range. Move to the left to widen the time range.
Please note that it may become difficult to see the
playhead moving during playback as you widen the range
of time shown on the timeline.
Time range slider. Moves the time range visible on the
time ruler. Move to the left to display an earlier time
range. Move to the right to display a later time range. The
time ruler can not be moved to later than the current time.
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Attention
This topic is not applicable to DVM Console.
A simple search searches for video clips that were recorded on a particular day, or over a
range of days.
If clips for a deleted camera remain in the Honeywell DVM system, it is because the
delete date for those clips has not yet passed. These clips will be available from the
search functionality.
Note that the search will only return those video clips which you have permission to
view, to a maximum of 250 video clips in a single search.
In a Distributed Video Architecture (DVA), it is only possible to search for recordings
from a single site at a time.
Related topics
“Actions that can be performed on a recording” on page 94
“Simple search fields reference” on page 102
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Related topics
“Performing a simple search” on page 102
“Viewing search results” on page 110
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Attention
This topic is not applicable to DVM Console.
You can specify a wide range of search criteria, including the camera that recorded the
video and the user that initiated the recording, with an advanced search, which is useful
if you have only partial information about the recording.
If clips for a deleted camera remain in the Honeywell DVM system, it is because the
delete date for those clips has not yet passed. These clips will be available from the
search functionality.
Note that the search will only return the video clips that you have permission to view, to
a maximum of 250 video clips in a single search.
In a Distributed Video Architecture (DVA), it is only possible to search for recordings
from a single site at a time.
Tip
If your search doesn’t return any results you should try broadening the search criteria.
Related topics
“Actions that can be performed on a recording” on page 94
“Advanced search fields reference” on page 105
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You do not need to enter the complete details if you want to search using these fields. For
example, if you enter “smi” in User, the search will return recordings initiated by “jsmith”,
“smithson” and so on.
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Related topics
“Performing an advanced search” on page 104
“Viewing search results” on page 110
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Recordings from all cameras on the timeline are searched for motion whether those
cameras are local or remote. Archived recording, recording that you are not authorized
to view, and any images you are blocked from seeing, are not included in the motion
search. If a camera is added to the timeline after motion searching has started, its video
will not be included in motion searching.
There may be differences in detection of motion between DVM Console’s motion search
and Honeywell DVM’s video motion detection (VMD). This may be caused by a
number of reasons. One reason is that motion search is restricted to using the recorded
codec of the video, whereas VMD will, where possible, elect to use a more suitable
stream, this can lead to differences in motion detection. Another reason for differences in
motion detection is that the motion search frame rate is restricted to frames available
within the recording, which may be insufficient for optimum performance of motion
detection. For more information about how to configure your system for motion
detection, see the “Guidelines for video analytics” section of the Honeywell DVM
Overview and Planning Guide.
Attention
• The motion search region of interest will still be active but will not be visible if the
video is being digitally zoomed.
• If there was any pan, tilt or zoom movement in the recording, it may be identified as
motion.
• The controls on the tile are not available while motion search is enabled.
• The motion detection region of interest is not shown when motion search is enabled.
Prerequisites
• You must have a Honeywell DVM license that includes motion search.
• The cameras with recordings to be searched must be in the timeline. For information
about how to add cameras to the timeline, see “To View recordings from one or more
cameras in the timeline” section of the “Viewing recordings using DVM Console”
topic.
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Tip
You can use these buttons to position the video at different motion points before the
motion searching has completed. If no motion is found, these buttons will not be
available for use.
6 Perform any actions that you need to on the recordings. For more information, see
“Recorded video playback controls and indicators in DVM Console reference”.
The actions which you are allowed to perform on a recording that you view may be
restricted by your security level, whether image blocking was active during the
recording, whether authorized playback is enabled, or by the camera's accessibility
through a Distributed Video Architecture (DVA).
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search and where motion has been detected, or where the search did not successfully
complete.
Tip
If you remove the camera from the timeline, all motion search results for the camera
will be cleared.
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Related topics
“Actions that can be performed on a recording” on page 94
“Simple search fields reference” on page 102
“Advanced search fields reference” on page 105
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Prerequisites
• Identify the time that the incident occurred.
• Identify the cameras that may have recorded video of the incident location.
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Prerequisites
• You must have ENGR or MNGR security level to perform this task.
• If you have a Distributed Video Architecture (DVA), your client is connected to the
same Honeywell DVM system that manages the camera whose recordings you want
to configure.
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Viewing dynamic video statistics
This section describes how to display frame rate and associated statistics as an overlay
on video in Honeywell DVM.
Related topics
“Displaying the video frame rate overlay” on page 116
“Displaying the video frame delivery statistics overlay” on page 117
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Attention
This setting is configured on each Honeywell DVM client. Therefore, you will need to
change the setting on each Honeywell DVM client.
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Attention
This setting is configured on each Honeywell DVM client. Therefore, you will need to
change the setting on each Honeywell DVM client.
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Exporting video clips and audit logs
When you export a recording you can choose the start and end dates and times between
which part or all of the recording occurred to export. You can also export the audit log of
events related to the camera whose video you are exporting. When you export a video
clip, if multiple files are generated Honeywell DVM can package these files into a single
zip file.
Honeywell DVM digitally signs the exported files. The digital signature file has a .sig
extension and is saved in the same folder as the exported video. For more information,
see “Checklist for configuring a digital certificate” in the “Configuring the
administrative setup” section of the Honeywell DVM Configuration and Administration
Guide.
Related topics
“Exporting a video clip” on page 120
“Exporting the audit log with a video clip” on page 122
“Packaging the exported files into a zip file” on page 131
“Verifying the exported Honeywell DVM files” on page 133
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Attention
Please be aware of the following:
• If you want to export more than one video clip, you should wait until the current clip has
been exported before exporting the next clip. (The export process dramatically increases
the load on the CPU. Simultaneously exporting two clips may result in corrupted export
files.)
• If you select a clip that is affected by image blocking, multiple export files may be
created and the segments of the video that are affected by image blocking will not be
exported. To export a complete video clip, you must contact someone from the control
level group that blocked the video.
Prerequisites
• If authorized playback is enabled for a camera, the video clip you want to export
must be authorized before it can be exported.
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6 Click Save.
The Status dialog box will appear.
7 Once the file has been exported, click OK.
8 Click Go back to return to the Recordings tab or Search Results page.
If you export a video clip using Native Format with a filename Frontdoor, then the
following files will be generated:
If you export a video clip using Windows Media Format with a filename
Frontdoor, then the following files will be generated:
Related topics
“Actions that can be performed on a recording” on page 94
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Attention
If you want to export more than one video clip, you should wait until the current clip has
been exported before exporting the next clip. (The export process dramatically increases the
load on the CPU. Simultaneously exporting two clips may result in corrupted export files.)
Prerequisites
• If authorized playback is enabled for a camera, the video clip you want to export
must be authorized before it can be exported.
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• From the start date and time onwards—exports the events which occurred from
the date and time specified in the Export from date and time.
• Up to the end date and time—exports events which occurred prior to the to date
and time.
4 Click Export.
5 Specify the filename and folder you want the file saved into. If you specify a name
that is already selected, a dialog box will appear asking if you want to overwrite the
file.
• Click Yes and go to step 6 if you want to replace the existing file.
• Click No if you don’t want to replace the existing file, and the Save As dialog
box will appear. In the Save As dialog box, either choose a new name for the
export file or cancel the export.
6 Click Save.
The Status dialog box appears. Both files will have the same filename, but the audit
log will be saved with a .log extension.
7 Once the files have been exported, click OK.
8 Click Go back to return to the Recordings tab or Search Results page.
If you export a video clip using Native Format with a filename Frontdoor and
choose to export the audit log, the following files will be generated:
If you export a video clip using Windows Media Format with a filename Frontdoor
and choose to export the audit log, the following files will be generated:
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Related topics
“Verifying the exported Honeywell DVM files” on page 133
“Packaging the exported files into a zip file” on page 131
“Audit log described” on page 124
“Audited events reference” on page 124
Related topics
“Exporting the audit log with a video clip” on page 122
“Packaging the exported files into a zip file” on page 131
“Audited events reference” on page 124
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Related topics
“Exporting the audit log with a video clip” on page 122
“Packaging the exported files into a zip file” on page 131
“Audit log described” on page 124
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Prerequisites
• If authorized playback is enabled for the camera, the video clip you want to export
must be authorized before it can be exported.
Example
If you export a video clip named Frontdoor.wmv, the zipped file will be named
Frontdoor.zip.
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Related topics
“Verifying the exported Honeywell DVM files” on page 133
“Exporting the audit log with a video clip” on page 122
“Audit log described” on page 124
“Audited events reference” on page 124
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Attention
If two or more video clips have been automatically exported from a single recording that
contained image blocking, only the first of the video clips can be used to verify the related
audit log in the Honeywell DVM Video Export Player. The remainder of the clips will
display the message “File not found”.
Related topics
“Packaging the exported files into a zip file” on page 131
“Exporting the audit log with a video clip” on page 122
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Adjusting audio for live and recorded video
When audio is enabled on a streamer, both live and recorded video can play the audio.
For all recording types other than scheduled and background recordings, audio will
automatically be recorded when enabled on the streamer. For scheduled and background
recordings, audio will not be recorded by default, even if audio is enabled on the
streamer, unless you configure the schedule or background recording to also record
audio.
When live or recorded video from a camera with audio enabled is displayed in the video
player, the video player displays an audio icon.
The audio icon will show a failed indication if there is a problem obtaining the audio
stream from the streamer.
Related topics
“Adjusting the volume” on page 136
“Disabling audio” on page 137
“Video exported with audio described” on page 138
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Disabling audio
To reduce recording disk storage, it is possible to disable the recording of audio on
scheduled and background recordings, even if audio is otherwise left enabled for the
streamer. (For more information on configuring a schedule, see “Creating a schedule” in
the “Configuring cameras” section of the Honeywell DVM Configuration and
Administration Guide.) Alternatively, you may wish to disable audio for the camera
completely.
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Using the intercom
This section describes how to use the intercom functionality in Honeywell DVM.
Attention
Intercom devices are not shared between Honeywell DVM systems in a Distributed Video
Architecture (DVA). If you have a DVA, an intercom configured for a camera will not be
available for use outside of the Honeywell DVM system that manages the camera.
Related topics
“Intercom calls described” on page 140
“Answering a call on an intercom” on page 141
“Initiating a call from an intercom” on page 142
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• If the call has been initiated from the field, a ringing sound is heard on the
Honeywell DVM client.
• When the intercom call is in progress, audio from the field and from the operator is
recorded along with the video, if Honeywell DVM is configured to record intercom
calls for that camera.
Intercom calls will remain in the Intercom Calls list until answered. Every time the
Honeywell DVM client is opened the ringing tone will play to remind you of the
pending call(s). The button corresponding to the intercom will also flash red when a call
is pending. The call details will only be removed from the list when the call is answered.
Call notification will be lost if the camera is disabled or the camera server is restarted.
Related topics
“Initiating a call from an intercom” on page 142
“Answering a call on an intercom” on page 141
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Related topics
“Intercom calls described” on page 140
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“Intercom calls described” on page 140
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Using input/output devices
This section describes how to use I/O devices with a Honeywell DVM system.
Attention
I/O devices are not shared between Honeywell DVM systems in a Distributed Video
Architecture (DVA). If you have a DVA, an I/O device will not be available for use outside
of the Honeywell DVM system that manages the device.
Related topics
“Viewing the status of an I/O device ” on page 144
“Triggering an output device manually” on page 146
“Stopping a latched output device performing an action” on page 147
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Related topics
“Triggering an output device manually” on page 146
“Stopping a latched output device performing an action” on page 147
“I/O device status tab reference” on page 145
“Input and output device symbols and indicators reference” on page 144
Symbol Description
An input device is operating normally.
An output device is operating normally.
An input device has failed.
An output device has failed.
An input device is active.
An output device is active.
An input device is disabled.
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Symbol Description
An output device is disabled.
Related topics
“Viewing the status of an I/O device ” on page 144
“Stopping a latched output device performing an action” on page 147
Field Description
Status LED This displays the status of the device. The LED indicators are:
• Gray—the device is disabled or has failed
• Red—the device is in an alarm state (not its normal state)
• Green—the device is in its normal state (inactive)
The description of the state is defined by the State Description fields
on the Definition tab for the device. For example, if you entered
Active for State 1 (Closed Circuit) and defined it to be the normal
state of the device and you entered Inactive for State 0 (Open
Circuit) then the device will be in an alarm state when it is at State 0
(Open Circuit) and have a description of Inactive.
Enable This option is used to enable or disable the device. The default is
enabled.
Trigger/Stop Allows you to manually trigger an output device or stop an action from
occurring once it has been triggered.
View live video of If the device is associated with several cameras, choose the camera
associated camera whose live video you wish to view from the drop-down box.
Add or remove Click this link to access the Associated tab where you can add or
associated cameras remove cameras associated with the device.
Related topics
“Viewing the status of an I/O device ” on page 144
“Stopping a latched output device performing an action” on page 147
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Related topics
“Viewing the status of an I/O device ” on page 144
“Stopping a latched output device performing an action” on page 147
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Related topics
“Triggering an output device manually” on page 146
“Viewing the status of an I/O device ” on page 144
“I/O device status tab reference” on page 145
“Input and output device symbols and indicators reference” on page 144
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Using the Ultrakey keyboard
This section describes how to use Honeywell DVM with an Ultrakey keyboard.
Related topics
“Using the Ultrakey keyboard client” on page 150
“Using Honeywell DVM from the Ultrakey keyboard client” on page 151
“Changing your keyboard passcode” on page 154
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Prerequisites
• The keyboard must be configured before it can be used. For more information, see
“Configuring the Ultrakey keyboard” section of the Honeywell DVM Configuration
and Administration Guide.
• You have been given keyboard access and your passcode has been configured. For
more information, see “Configuring the Ultrakey keyboard” section of the Honeywell
DVM Configuration and Administration Guide
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Prerequisites
• The keyboard must be configured before it can be used. For more information, see
“Configuring the Ultrakey keyboard” section of the Honeywell DVM Configuration
and Administration Guide.
• You have logged onto Honeywell DVM using the Ultrakey keyboard.
To select a monitor
1 Press the MONITOR key .
2 Using the keyboard, type the Callup ID (the monitor number) of the surveillance
monitor that you want to use for display on the keyboard.
3 Press the ENT key to select the surveillance monitor.
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To select and move a camera which is managed by another Honeywell DVM system in your
Distributed Video Architecture (DVA) to a defined preset on the selected surveillance
monitor
1 Press the VIEW key on the keyboard.
2 Type the site id for the site that manages the camera.
3 Press the CAMERA key on the keyboard.
4 Type the camera number.
5 Press the PTZ CALL key on the keyboard.
6 Type the number of the preset you want to display.
7 Press the ENT key to display the video from the remote camera on the selected
monitor
To activate a recording
1 Select the camera.
2 Press the RECORD key on the keyboard. The recording will continue for the
duration defined for user activated recording for the camera, unless you stop the
recording by either:
• pressing the RECORD key again
• press the STOP key (not available on Ultrakey Lite and Ultrakey Plus
keyboards)
For more information on defining user activated recording, see “Record Settings tab
reference” in the “Configuring cameras” section of the Honeywell DVM
Configuration and Administration Guide.
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Viewing personal settings
This section describes how to view your personal settings in Honeywell DVM.
Related topics
“Viewing personal settings” on page 156
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Producing reports
Reports help you analyze system activity in many useful ways. For example, you may
want a report on:
• the configuration of cameras in the local system
• the used and available storage space on a Camera Server
• the activities of a user
All reports need to be requested, either manually or automatically. Requesting a report
generates a new version, using the latest data. For example, if you have a report called
'Weekly User Activity Report', you would need to request it each week so that it contains
the current week's data.
Depending on how a report is configured, it is printed, or saved to computer file so that
it can be viewed on screen or used by another program. If the report is designed to be
viewed on screen, you need to call it up after generating it.
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Requesting a report
You can request a report from a configuration display or from the Command Zone. (To
learn more about calling up and requesting reports, see the EBI Operator’s Guide.)
Prerequisites
• Honeywell DVM client components have been installed on the computer you are
configuring and requesting reports from.
To request a report
1 Choose Action > Request Report to see the list of reports. (Alternatively, click
Reports on the System Menu.)
2 Click the report you want to request.
3 If you want to change the report's existing settings, click the Configure button to see
the configuration details.
4 Change these as appropriate.
5 Click Request to request the report.
A “Request in progress” message appears in the Message Zone. The document is
sent to the specified output device, either a printer or your screen.
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Viewing a report
The latest generated version of any report can be viewed on your screen at any time—
just like any other display.
Attention
If you want to update the report’s contents, you must request it again. For more information
see “Configuring reports”.
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Notices
Honeywell suggests the user of this product satisfy themselves that their intended use
does not contravene any national or local law. Honeywell accepts no responsibility for
any loss occasioned to any person acting or refraining from action as a result of the
customer using this product in a manner contrary to governing laws.
Honeywell Trademarks
Experion® is a registered trademark of Honeywell International Inc., and Honeywell
Digital Video Manager™, Honeywell Enterprise Buildings Integrator™, and Rapid
Eye™ are trademarks of Honeywell International Inc.
Other trademarks
Microsoft and SQL Server are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Microsoft
Corporation in the United States and/or other countries.
Trademarks that appear in this document are used only to the benefit of the trademark
owner, with no intention of trademark infringement.
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that the evidence will be accepted, as acceptance of evidence is always a matter for the
court to decide.
A detailed description of the legal rules of evidence is beyond the scope of this manual
and any commentary here may not be applicable to your local legal system. If you
require further advice on the use of video as evidence, please contact your local
Honeywell representative or seek advice from a legal professional.
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Index
A DVM Console
browsing a navigation tree 29
audio layout described 9
adjusting volume 136 live video controls and indicators 46
described 135 locating cameras 30
disabling on logging on 21, 112
background recorded video 137 moving cameras to and from the workspac
recorded video 137 e 30
scheduled recordings 137 Navigation Pane described 11
exporting with recorded video 138 numeric keypad 38
audit log searching video for motion 107
audited events 124 Starting 19
described 124 The recently used camera pane described
exporting 13
with video clip 122 The timeline described 15
The toolbar described 16
The workspace described 17
C using digital zoom 75
cameras viewing live video 29
browsing a navigation tree in DVM Consol viewing recordings 87
e 29
controls 41
controls in DVM Console 46 E
disabling and enabling 41 events, audited 124
locating in DVM Console 30 exporting
controls and indicators audit log with video clip 122
browsing a navigation tree in DVM Consol packaging zip files 131
e 29 verifying files 133
live video 41 video clips 120
live video in DVM Console 46
numeric keypad 38
playback of recorded video in DVM Conso I
le 98 I/O devices
viewing recording 93
D intercom
answering a call 141
digital signature 120 initiating a call 142
verifying exported files 133 Internet Explorer, viewing live video 27
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keyboard shortcuts
browsing a navigation tree in DVM Consol R
e 29 recorded videos
keypad, using the numeric 38 adjusting audio volume 136
advanced searching 104
L audio 135
live video disabling audio 137
adjusting audio volume 136 disabling audio on background 137
audio 135 exporting with audio 138
controls and indicators 41 playback controls and indicators 96
controls and indicators in DVM Console playback controls and indicators in DVM
46 Console 98
viewing from searching for motion using DVM Console
DVM Console 29 107
Internet Explorer 27 simple searching 102
Station 25 viewing 86
Logging on viewing in DVM Console 87
DVM Console 21 viewing search results 110
recording controls 41
M recording controls in DVM Console 46
motion detection regions of interest
searching video using DVM Console 107 described 51
motion detection, symbols 51 symbols 51
N S
notes, operator 94, 105
scheduled recording, disabling audio 137
numeric keypad, using 38
searching recorded videos
advanced searches 104
O simple searches 102
object tracking and classification viewing results 110
symbols 51 snapshots
operator notes 94, 105 recording 41
recording in DVM Console 46
P taking 50
pan and tilt in DVM Console, using 46 special presets, described 56, 58, 59
pan and tilt, using 41 Station, viewing live video 25
pattern, described 60 symbols
playback controls and indicators video analytics 51
recorded video 96
presets
adding 56, 58, 59
T
deleting 56, 58, 59 tours, described 56, 58–60
described 56, 58, 59 tracking
using 56, 58–60 person of interest 112
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INDEX
V W
video analytics, symbols 51 washer/wiper
video as evidence activating 62
audit log 124 washer/wiper, described 62
video clips
preventing
deletion 113 Z
exporting 120 zoom
videos digital
search results 110 DVM Console 75
volume, adjusting 136
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