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Recording Server
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Table Of Contents

1 Introduction....................................................................................................7
1.1 Validity..............................................................................................................7
1.2 Documents.......................................................................................................7
1.3 Typographical Conventions.............................................................................7
2 General Notes................................................................................................8
2.1 Appropriate Use...............................................................................................8
2.2 Performance Features.....................................................................................8
2.3 Warranty..........................................................................................................8
2.4 Disclaimer........................................................................................................8
3 Start and Login..............................................................................................9
3.1 Local Login......................................................................................................9
3.2 Remote Login................................................................................................11
4 Basic Settings..............................................................................................13
4.1 Language.......................................................................................................13
4.2 System Time..................................................................................................14
4.2.1 Manual...........................................................................................................14
4.2.2 Time Server...................................................................................................14
4.2.3 Radio Clock...................................................................................................15
4.3 Up / Down Sound...........................................................................................16
4.4 Simple Export................................................................................................17
5 User Management........................................................................................19
5.1 Group Login...................................................................................................19
5.1.1 Access Rights................................................................................................20
5.1.2 Edit Groups....................................................................................................20
5.2 User Login.....................................................................................................24
5.2.1 Add User........................................................................................................24
5.2.2 Options..........................................................................................................25
5.2.3 Delete User....................................................................................................26
5.3 LDAP Login....................................................................................................26
6 Network.........................................................................................................30
6.1 Ethernet.........................................................................................................30
6.1.1 General Settings............................................................................................31
6.1.2 Ethernet Interface 1.......................................................................................31
6.1.3 Ethernet Interface 2.......................................................................................33
6.2 RTSP.............................................................................................................35
6.3 System Security.............................................................................................35
6.3.1 Firewall Settings............................................................................................36
6.3.2 High Security.................................................................................................36
6.3.3 Encryption Of Device Logins.........................................................................37
6.3.4 Dongle required for remote configuration......................................................37
6.3.5 Secure NetConfig..........................................................................................37

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7 Recording.....................................................................................................38
7.1 Basics............................................................................................................39
7.1.1 Track Mode....................................................................................................39
7.1.2 Recording Mode............................................................................................39
7.2 Connection.....................................................................................................40
7.2.1 Analog Cameras............................................................................................41
7.2.2 Dallmeier IP Cameras....................................................................................42
7.2.3 Dallmeier IP Cameras via RTP......................................................................43
7.2.4 3rd Party IP Cameras via HTTP....................................................................44
7.2.5 3rd Party IP Cameras via RTSP....................................................................45
7.2.6 ONVIF Cameras............................................................................................47
7.3 Recording Mode............................................................................................49
7.3.1 Permanent.....................................................................................................50
7.3.2 Contact..........................................................................................................51
7.3.3 Motion............................................................................................................53
7.3.4 Motion/Contact...............................................................................................54
7.3.5 Switching by Timer.........................................................................................55
7.3.6 Switching by Motion.......................................................................................57
7.3.7 Switching by Contact.....................................................................................58
7.4 Video Quality..................................................................................................59
7.4.1 Analog Cameras............................................................................................59
7.4.2 Dallmeier IP Cameras....................................................................................60
7.4.3 3rd Party IP Cameras....................................................................................61
7.4.4 ONVIF Cameras............................................................................................62
7.4.5 B-Frames.......................................................................................................63
7.5 Camera Timer................................................................................................63
7.6 Areas.............................................................................................................65
7.6.1 Active Areas...................................................................................................65
7.6.2 Private Zones.................................................................................................67
7.7 Analysis.........................................................................................................67
7.7.1 SmartFinder...................................................................................................67
7.7.2 SEDOR®...................................................................................................................................69
7.8 Camera Control.............................................................................................71
7.9 Recording Monitoring.....................................................................................73
7.10 Test Mode......................................................................................................73
7.10.1 Compare........................................................................................................75
7.10.2 Performance..................................................................................................76
7.10.3 Tracking.........................................................................................................76

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8 Display Setting.............................................................................................77
8.1 Camera Description.......................................................................................77
8.2 Local Track Playback.....................................................................................78
8.3 Display Size...................................................................................................79
8.4 Splitter............................................................................................................79
8.4.1 Automatic Assignment...................................................................................80
8.4.2 Manual Assignment.......................................................................................81
8.5 Sequencer.....................................................................................................82
8.6 OSD Texts......................................................................................................85
8.6.1 Enter Text.......................................................................................................85
8.6.2 Enter Variables...............................................................................................85
8.6.3 Set Position....................................................................................................86
8.6.4 Customize Display.........................................................................................87
9 Search Criteria.............................................................................................88
10 Alarm Hosts..................................................................................................89
10.1 Name.............................................................................................................89
10.2 Connection.....................................................................................................90
10.2.1 Ethernet.........................................................................................................90
10.2.2 SMTP.............................................................................................................91
10.2.3 Interval...........................................................................................................93
10.2.4 Alternative......................................................................................................94
10.2.5 Connection Check.........................................................................................94
10.3 Messages......................................................................................................97
10.4 Timer............................................................................................................102
10.5 Activation.....................................................................................................104
10.6 Import / Export Settings...............................................................................104
10.6.1 Export..........................................................................................................104
10.6.2 Import...........................................................................................................105
11 Reference Images......................................................................................106
11.1 Create New Reference Image Set...............................................................106
11.2 Image Comparison......................................................................................107
11.3 Delete..........................................................................................................108
12 Serial Interface...........................................................................................110
12.1 Setting..........................................................................................................110
12.2 Functions.....................................................................................................110
13 Contact IN...................................................................................................112
13.1 Global and Camera Contacts......................................................................112
13.2 Make and Brake Contact Functions.............................................................112
13.3 Settings........................................................................................................113
13.4 Functions.....................................................................................................114
13.5 Configuration of Camera-Related Contacts.................................................117
14 Relays OUT.................................................................................................118
14.1 Setting..........................................................................................................118
14.2 Functions.....................................................................................................118

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15 Optional Functions....................................................................................122
15.1 Signal Loop Through....................................................................................122
15.2 PRemote......................................................................................................122
16 HDD Management......................................................................................124
17 Protect/Release Tracks.............................................................................126
17.1 Protect Tracks..............................................................................................126
17.2 Release Tracks............................................................................................127
18 Video Content Analysis (VCA)..................................................................128
18.1 Settings........................................................................................................128
18.1.1 Image Processing........................................................................................128
18.1.2 Data Storage................................................................................................129
18.1.3 Search Items................................................................................................129
19 Optional Periphery.....................................................................................130
19.1 Storage........................................................................................................130
19.2 DNI...............................................................................................................130
19.2.1 DNI – External System................................................................................130
19.2.2 DNI – Camera Control.................................................................................132
19.3 UPS.............................................................................................................134
19.4 VSC.............................................................................................................135
19.5 Serial PTZ Cameras....................................................................................136
19.6 External I/O Interface ..................................................................................138
20 System Messages......................................................................................139
20.1 Evaluation....................................................................................................139
20.2 Filter.............................................................................................................141
20.3 Number of Lines..........................................................................................141
20.4 Export..........................................................................................................142
20.5 Delete..........................................................................................................143
20.6 Settings........................................................................................................143
20.6.1 System Messages.......................................................................................143
20.6.2 User Actions.................................................................................................144
21 Licenses.....................................................................................................146
22 Update.........................................................................................................147
23 System Parameters...................................................................................148
23.1 Default Parameters......................................................................................148
23.2 Export Parameters.......................................................................................149
23.3 Import Parameters.......................................................................................150
24 Download....................................................................................................151
25 Info..............................................................................................................152

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1 Introduction

1.1 Validity
This document is valid for the preloaded VideoIP server software SMAVIA Recording
Server 8.x.11.

The images in this document might differ from the actual product.

1.2 Documents
Main Functions
Instructions for the use of basic functions of the software
(for operators without technical knowledge)

Operation
For instructions on using all features of the software
(for operators without technical knowledge)

Configuration (this document)

Instructions for configuring the software
(for trained system integrators)

1.3 Typographical Conventions

This document may contain various warning words and symbols that indicate potential
sources of danger:

NOTICE

NOTICE indicates practices for preventing property damage, incorrect

configurations or faulty operations.

For reasons of clarity and readability, various text formatting elements and types of em-
phasis are used in this documentation:

Instructions are indicated by arrows ().

¾¾ Carry out instructions one after the other in the sequence described.

Expressions in bold/italics generally indicate a control element on the device (switches

or labels) or on its user interface (buttons, menu items).

Paragraphs in italics provide information on basic principles, special features and efficient
procedure as well as general recommendations.

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2 General Notes

2.1 Appropriate Use

SMAVIA Recording Server is a server software for the storage of IP-based audio and
video streams.

2.2 Performance Features

• Suitable for up to 24 SD, HD or megapixel video channels
• Real-time recording and real-time streaming simultaneously
• Remote access, live display and playback with SeMSy® or SMAVIA Viewing Client via
Ethernet (LAN / WAN) simultaneously
• Basic license for the access of a SMAVIA Viewing Client included
• Video compression H.264, MPEG-4, MJPEG
• Resolution SD (up to D1), HD (up to 1080p) and Megapixel (up to 8 MP)
• Recording of RTSP cameras optional
• Compatible with management system SeMSy®III
• Configuration and recording of ONVIF-conformant cameras
• Connection to Active Directory via LDAP
• Motion Detection and SmartFinder for Dallmeier IP cameras
• Supports PRemote-HD in real-time

2.3 Warranty
The terms and conditions valid at the signing of the contract shall apply.

2.4 Disclaimer
This documentation includes the full functionality of the VideoIP server software
SMAVIA Recording Server.

Note that
• certain functions and properties require a paid license.
• certain functions and properties are only in combination with the appropriate appliance
available.

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3 Start and Login

After connecting and operating the appliance, the preloaded SMAVIA Recording Server
software can be configured locally (monitor) or on the ethernet (workstation with
NetConfig).
A connected monitor is available at the SMAVIA appliances DMS 2400 and DLS 1600 for
the configuration as well as for the image analysis. At the SMAVIA appliance IPS 2400 a
locally connected monitor can be used only to configure. The analysis is only possible via
the SMAVIA viewing client.

Note the documentation “Commissioning”. It contains detailed instructions on mounting,

connection assignment and commissioning of the device.

3.1 Local Login

In the initial state a login without a password is possible.
The rights of the administrators group are valid.

Note that the definition of passwords and network parameters for remote access
(SMAVIA Viewing Client) is required (see chapter „5 User Management“ on page 19).

¾¾ Move the mouse pointer to the bottom of the screen.

The Login button is displayed.

Abb. 3-1

The display of live images is only on the SMAVIA appliances DMS 2400 and DLS 1600.
On the SMAVIA appliance IPS 2400 appear placeholders.

¾¾ Click Login.

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The Recorder login dialog is displayed.

Abb. 3-2

¾¾ Click Later in order to log in without a password change.

The configuration interface is displayed.

Abb. 3-3

¾¾ Make the required settings (see below).

¾¾ Click Close in order to exit the configuration interface.

Move the mouse pointer to the top of the display to bring up the configuration interface via
the “Setup” button at any time after login.

Abb. 3-4

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3.2 Remote Login

A remote login to an appliance in a network is possible via the PService software applica-
tion.

Note that the definition of passwords and network parameters for remote access
(SMAVIA Viewing Client) is required (see chapter „5 User Management“ on page 19).

¾¾ Note the documentation “Operation” of the PService application.

¾¾ Start PService.
¾¾ Scan the network.
¾¾ Select the required appliance.
¾¾ Open the context menu with a right-click.
¾¾ Click NetConfig3.

The connection is established.

Abb. 3-5

Login Mode User Login

¾¾ Enter User Name and Password.
¾¾ Click Login.

Login Mode Group Login

¾¾ Enter the Password.
¾¾ Click Login.

Force Login
You can force a login, if you have administrator rights. Other NetConfig connections will
be severed.

¾¾ Activate the checkbox Force Login (only Administrator accounts) before loggin in.

In case the appliance is used locally, you can not force a login.

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The configuration interface is displayed.

Abb. 3-6

¾¾ Make the required settings (see below).

¾¾ Click Close in order to exit the configuration interface.

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4 Basic Settings

4.1 Language
The graphical user interface can be displayed in different languages​​.

¾¾ Open the Language dialog via Setup > System > Language.

Abb. 4-1

¾¾ Select the required Language.

¾¾ Confirm with OK.

The labeling of the user interface is changed immediately and without rebooting.

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4.2 System Time

The system time can be set manually or obtained from an external clock (time server or
radio clock).
The Date format and the Time zone must be adopted in any case.

¾¾ Open the Time dialog via Setup > System > Time.

Abb. 4-2

¾¾ Select the required Date format.

¾¾ Select the required Time zone.
¾¾ Configure the system time as described below.

4.2.1 Manual
The system time is provided by the internal RTC (Real Time Clock) and can be set manu-
ally, if no external time emitter is enabled.

¾¾ Open the Time dialog via Setup > System > Time.
¾¾ Set the Time.
¾¾ Set the Date.
¾¾ Finally, confirm with OK.

4.2.2 Time Server

The Network Time Protocol (NTP) is supported. In order to, the system time can be ob-
tained from an external time server over the network automatically.

Other NTP capable devices (eg IP cameras, recorders) can use always the device as a
time server in the network. This function is independent from the local settings.

¾¾ Open the Time dialog via Setup > System > Time.

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Abb. 4-3

¾¾ Enable the Use external timeserver checkbox.

¾¾ Enter the IP-Address of the time server.
¾¾ Check the connection to the time server with a Ping if required.
¾¾ Finally, confirm with OK.

The time of the external time server is used as the system time after a reboot.

4.2.3 Radio Clock

The appliance can retrieve the system time from an external radio clock.

The USB radio clock DFM-1-USB is available for appropriate Dallmeier devices.

¾¾ Open the Time dialog via Setup > System > Time.

Abb. 4-4

¾¾ Note the separate documentation for the radio clock.

¾¾ Ensure that the radio clock is connected.
¾¾ Enable the USB checkbox in the Radio Clock area.

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¾¾ Confirm with OK.

The time of the external radio clock is taken over as system time after a restart.

Status LED of the DFM-1-USB

Glowing red no reception
Blinking red/green in a circle of one second good reception
Blinking red/green in a unsteady circle bad reception

4.3 Up / Down Sound

The Up/Down Sound function refers to the acoustic signal that sounds when a NetCon-
fig3 or SMAVIA Viewing Client connection is established or shut down.

¾¾ Open the Options dialog via Setup > System > Options.

Abb. 4-5

¾¾ Enable / disable the Up/Down Sound option.

¾¾ Click OK in order to close the dialog.

If the checkbox is enabled, the “Up/Down Sound” is active. If the checkbox is not dis-
abled, the “Up/Down Sound” is inactive.

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4.4 Simple Export

The regular export function is activated in the default configuration. The user has to select
the relevant sequences / images in the single tracks manually before the export.
The Simple Export option allows switching to a simplified export function. The user only
has to select one relevant image in one track manually before the export. The function
saves the same fraction of every track to the export medium, starting with the image’s
point in time.

Note that
• the “Simple Export” function is available for storage on an internal or external DVD/ CD-
RW drive only.
• the “Simple Export” function can not be used parallel to the regular export function.

¾¾ Open the Options dialog via Setup > System > Options.

Abb. 4-6

¾¾ Note the following explanations.

¾¾ Enable the required options.
¾¾ Click OK in order to save the settings.

Track Filter for Simple Export

If this option is activated the Cameras dialog will be displayed before the execution of he
export. It allows the restriction of the simple export on the selected cameras.

Eject after Export

If this option is activated the export medium (DVD/CD) will be ejected after the export is
completed. Note that this option is also valid for the regular export function.

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Preformat DVD
If this option is activated, the DVD will be preformatted during the export. The export me-
dium will be ejected only once, not once for every track.

The DVD will be formatted in any case, with no regard to preexisting data on the medium.

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5 User Management

The configuration of the SMAVIA Recording Server is only possible after a successful
authentication as an authorized user.
The user management allows to define different access rights and configuration for four
different local user groups. If required, individual local users can also be associated with
the local user groups.
Furthermore, the centralized user management via an Active Directory (AD) directory
service (such as Microsoft Windows Server*) or a Linux*) server with Samba) is supported
by the Lightweight Directory Access Protocol (LDAP).
By default, the Login as local group is enabled. To configure a login without a password
is possible. The rights of the user group administrator are valid.

NOTICE

Risk of unauthorized access!

¾¾ Set the group passwords.

The modes of authentication:

Registration mode Type of authentication
Login as local group Group password
Login as local user User name + User password
Login as LDAP user LDAP user name + LDAP user password

5.1 Group Login

¾¾ Open the User Management dialog via Setup > System > User Management.

Abb. 5-1

¾¾ Select the Login as local group option.

¾¾ Make the required settings (see in the following).
¾¾ Click OK in order to save the settings.

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5.1.1 Access Rights

Note that
• the “Administrator” group has all rights.
• the rights of the “Administrator” group can not be restricted.
• the rights assignment can be made only by an administrator.

¾¾ Open the User Management dialog via Setup > System > User Management.

Abb. 5-2

¾¾ Select the required Group.

¾¾ Enable / disable the required rights in the Permissions window.
¾¾ Click OK in order to save the settings.

5.1.2 Edit Groups

The group names, passwords, the login process and the using of the image recording can
be configured for local groups.

Note that
• the default password “3” for the local user group “Administrator” is set at the factory.
• the default password for the local users group “Administrator” for security reasons abso-
lutely needs to be changed.
• by default no password is set at the factory for the local user groups “Installer”, “User”
and “Guest”.
• a login of local users groups “Installer”, “User” and “Guest” is possible only by setting a
password.

Change Group Names and Passwords

¾¾ Open the User Management dialog via Setup > System > User Management.
¾¾ Select the required Group.
¾¾ Click Edit group.

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The User Management - Edit group dialog is displayed.

Abb. 5-3

¾¾ Enter the new group name in the Login box.

¾¾ Enter the new password and confirm it in the Change password area.
¾¾ Click OK in order to save the settings.

Dual-Control Login
The login process of a group (except the Administrator group) can be extended to enter
two passwords.

¾¾ Open the User Management dialog via Setup > System > User Management.
¾¾ Select the required Group.
¾¾ Click Edit group.

The User Management - Edit group dialog is displayed.

Abb. 5-4

¾¾ Enable the Dual-control login required for: X checkbox.

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¾¾ Enter the 2nd password and confirm it.

¾¾ Click OK in order to save the settings.

Restrict Image Access

The Use MaxView function allows it to restrict the unlimited access to recordings for each
group (except the Administrator group). In this case, the group can evaluate any pic-
tures that are older than the set period of time (in hours). This can be done for all or only
for individual channels.

¾¾ Open the User Management dialog via Setup > System > User Management.
¾¾ Select the required Group.
¾¾ Click Edit group.

The User Management - Edit group dialog is displayed.

Abb. 5-5

¾¾ Enable the Use MaxView checkbox.

¾¾ Select the required option:

• Set MaxView for all tracks (hours):

¾¾ Set the limitation (in hours) for all tracks.
¾¾ Click OK in order to save the settings.
or
• Set MaxView for tracks individually:
¾¾ Click Define.

The Set MaxView values for tracks (hours) dialog is displayed.

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Abb. 5-6

¾¾ Set the limitation (in hours) for the required channels.

¾¾ Click OK in order to save the settings.

• Set Timer for MaxView:

¾¾ Click Define.

The Set Timer for MaxView dialog is displayed.

Abb. 5-7

¾¾ Set the limitations for required days.

¾¾ Define Exeptions, if necessary.
¾¾ Click OK in order to save the settings.

Pixelation
The option Pixelation defines the way pixelated areas behave for the chosen user group.
Dynamic: The pixelated area moves with the pixelated object.
Static: The pixelated area stays in one place.

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5.2 User Login

If the Login as local user option is enabled, the definition of users with individual pass-
words is allowed.

Even if the “Login as local user” option is enabled, the passwords of the groups of the
group login must be changed. Without modification external programs (eg SMAVIA View-
ing Client) may access on the device with the default password.

5.2.1 Add User

In the “Administrator” group must be created for technical reasons, at least two users.

¾¾ Open the User Management dialog via Setup > System > User Management.

Abb. 5-8

¾¾ Select the required Group.

¾¾ Click Add User.

The User Management - Add User dialog is displayed.

Abb. 5-9

¾¾ Enter the name of the new user at User login.

¾¾ Enter the new password and confirm it.
¾¾ Click OK in order to save the settings.
¾¾ Confirm the subsequent info dialog.

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The added user is displayed in the corresponding group.

5.2.2 Options
The options dialog allows to extend the login process. In addition, a password of at least
eight characters can be required.

The settings in the “Options” dialog apply to all groups and their users.

¾¾ Open the User Management dialog via Setup > System > User Management.

Abb. 5-10

¾¾ Click Options.

The User Management - Options dialog is displayed.

Abb. 5-11

¾¾ Make the required settings (see in the following).

¾¾ Click OK in order to save the settings.

One User
In the standard option, a user logs on with his password.

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Two Users
In this option two user themselves must login simultaneously with their passwords. This
also applies if the users belong to different groups.

Single Admin - User Login

This option allows users from the Administrator group to login anyway individually. if the
Two users option is enabled.

Request Strict Password

If this option is enabled, only passwords are admitted, that consist of at least eight char-
acters (without any specials or spaces).

5.2.3 Delete User

¾¾ Open the User Management dialog via Setup > System > User Management.

Abb. 5-12

¾¾ Select the required user.

¾¾ Click Delete User.
¾¾ Confirm the subsequent info dialog.

The user is removed from the group.

5.3 LDAP Login

This setting allows for the centralized user management with LDAP (Lightweight Directo-
ry Access Protocol) using an Active Directory (AD) service (such as Microsoft Windows
Server or Linux server with Samba).
The individual user rights/permissions are granted by four different group policies defined
on the LDAP client (this device).

For using LDAP, deactivating the High Security checkbox under System > System Se-
curity is mandatory (see „High Security“ on page 36).

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NOTICE

In the “Login as LDAP user” mode, a login as a local user group or a local
user is no longer possible.
The following LDAP settings should only be performed by an administrator
with advanced skills in LDAP technology.

In order to be able to set the respective group policies/rights on the LDAP client (this de-
vice), each LDAP user intended to obtain access to the device must first be assigned to a
specific LDAP group on the LDAP server. Then, the defined LDAP group (user-grouprela-
tion) can be read out by the LDAP client (this device).
A valid LDAP group name for each directory entry on the LDAP server must be structured
as follows:
[Group prefix][Group suffix]

The group prefix is a user-definable expression (for example, myhostname), however, it

is required.
This allows administrators to assign different user groups and, thus, variable user rights
to multiple simultaneously installed LDAP clients of the same system design (eg Dallmei-
er cameras described here).

The available group suffixes are fixed expressions:

Group 1 (Administrator): _G4

Group 2 (Installer): _G3
Group 3 (User): _G2
Group 4 (Guest): _G1

On the LDAP server, the group names preceded by the prefix myhostname would then
be as follows:

Group 1 (Administrator): myhostname_G4

Group 2 (Installer): myhostname_G3
Group 3 (User): myhostname_G2
Group 4 (Guest): myhostname_G1

However, it is absolutely necessary to also enter the used group prefix on the LDAP client
(this device). For further information regarding this requirement, see below.

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Note that for the following settings at least one LDAP user must be a member of group 1
(Administrator).

After the LDAP settings have been made on the LDAP server, the LDAP client (this de-
vice) must be configured accordingly.

In this respect, note the following steps and descriptions:

¾¾ Open the User Management dialog via Setup > System > User Management.

Abb. 5-13
¾¾ Enable the Login as LDAP user option.
¾¾ Click Options.

The User Management - Options dialog is displayed.

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For the correct access to the directory entries on the LDAP server, the following informa-
tion must be entered:

The following data are case-sensitive!

Name or IP address of the LDAP server

LDAP Server:
to which the connection is to be established.
Example: ldap://servername
ldap://192.168.57.3

LDAP Group Prefix: Freely definable prefix for LDAP group names
Example: myhostname
LDAP Base: Base DN (Distinguished Name, search base on the LDAP server);
Object location in the LDAP directory hierarchy
Example: ou=department,dc=example,dc=com
LDAP Filter: Default entry: (sAMAccountName=%UNam%)
LDAP Attributes: Default entry: memberOf

¾¾ Enter the relevant data to access the LDAP server.

¾¾ Select the required options in the Login area as described above.

Before saving the settings, the entries have to be verified.

The validation is performed by querying the LDAP directory for an existing authorized
LDAP user with administration rights (member of group 1).
The settings on the LDAP client can only be saved if the query has been successful (re-
turns an internal result).

¾¾ Click Test.

The login dialog for the test is displayed.

¾¾ Enter the LDAP user name and the corresponding LDAP user password of an autho-
rized administrator (member of group 1).
¾¾ Click OK.
¾¾ After a successful test, confirm with OK in order to save the settings.

From this point in time, only authorized LDAP users are able to log into the SMAVIA
Recording Server (now the LDAP client).

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6 Network

6.1 Ethernet
The network settings of the appliance can be configured or automatically assigned by a
DHCP (Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol) server. The following settings are used in
the default state:

General
Host name system
Domain name dallmeier.com
DNS server 1 without
DNS server 2 without
FQDN SSL certificate inactive

Ethernet 1
Using DHCP inactive
Allowing IP finder configuration active
IP address 192.169.2.230
Subnet mask 255.255.255.0
Gateway 192.168.2.1
Data rate Auto

Ethernet 2
Using ethernet interface 2 inactive
IP address without
Subnet mask without
Data rate Auto

Note that
• incorrect network settings may result in malfunctions.
• the “Ethernet 2” network interface only after activation is available.
• the available network speed is displayed in the “Info” dialog.
• the recording bit rate may be reduced if many IP cameras are recorded at low network
speed.

¾¾ Open the Ethernet/Tokenring dialog via Network > Settings > Ethernet.
¾¾ Make the required settings (see below).
¾¾ Click OK in order to save the settings.

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6.1.1 General Settings

The settings on the General tab are valid for both ethernet interfaces.

Abb. 6-1

¾¾ Note the following explanations.

¾¾ Enter the name of the device as the Host name if required.
¾¾ Enter the Domain name if required.
¾¾ Enter the IP address of the DNA servers if required.

FQDN SSL Certificate (https)

This option is relevant for the browser access via network, if the SSL (Secure Sockets
Layer) cryptographic protocol is used for secure data transmission.
When the option is deactivated the IP address will be used for the SSL certificate. When
the option is activated the FQDN (Fully Qualified Domain Name) will be composed of the
host name and of the domain name and used for the SSL certificate.

6.1.2 Ethernet Interface 1

The full Ethernet 1 interface is the default interface and is always active. It permits the
use of a default gateway (protocol conversion) for the connection of the device with other
networks (eg Internet):

The “Allow IP-Finder configuration” checkbox must be enabled for remote configuration of
the network settings using the Dallmeier software PService.

¾¾ Select the Ethernet 1 tab.

Manual Configuration
The network settings must be assigned manually if no DHCP server is available.

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¾¾ Note the following explanations.

¾¾ Note the fixed and valid IP address ranges of the network.
¾¾ Ensure that the Use DHCP checkbox is disabled.
¾¾ Enter the IP-Address, Subnet mask and the Gateway address.
¾¾ Select the Data rate if required.
¾¾ Finally, confirm with OK.

The new settings are automatically applied and are effective immediately.

DHCP
In order to assign automatically the network settings by a DHCP server, proceed as fol-
lows:

Abb. 6-3

¾¾ Note the following explanations.

¾¾ Ensure that an active DHCP server is available in the local area network (LAN).
¾¾ Enable the Use DHCP checkbox.
¾¾ Select the Data rate if required.

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¾¾ Enable the required options:

• Get host name from DHCP
• Get domain name from DHCP
• Get DNS servers from DHCP
¾¾ Finally, confirm with OK.

The host name and the domain name as well as the IP address of the DNS servers also
can be assigned automatically by the DHCP server if the appropriate checkbox is activat-
ed.

The settings are assigned by the DHCP server. Note the validity period of the assigned
settings (DHCP lease time).

6.1.3 Ethernet Interface 2

The Ethernet 2 interface is only available for appliances with proper hardware and
equipment in conjunction with the optional license DLC – ViProxy. It is suitable for direct
connection of the appliance with a second local network (eg separated network specifical-
ly for IP cameras).

Note that
• the second ethernet interface is only available for a network strictly separated from the
first network interface.
• the second ethernet interface can not be connected through a router to another network
because the gateway is permanently assigned to the first ethernet interface.

¾¾ Select the Ethernet 2 tab.

¾¾ Activate the Enable Ethernet interface 2 checkbox.

Manual Configuration
The network settings must be assigned manually if no DHCP server is available.

Abb. 6-4

¾¾ Note the following explanations.

¾¾ Note the fixed and valid IP address ranges of the network.
¾¾ Ensure that the Use DHCP checkbox is disabled.

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¾¾ Enter the IP-Address and the Subnet mask.

¾¾ Select the Data rate if required.
¾¾ Finally, confirm with OK.

The new settings are automatically applied and are effective immediately.

DHCP
The networking settings for the second ethernet interface can also be assigned by a
DHCP server automatically. This function is limited to the IP address and subnet mask for
this interface.

Abb. 6-5

¾¾ Ensure that an active DHCP server is available in the local area network (LAN).
¾¾ Enable the Use DHCP checkbox.
¾¾ Select the Data rate if required.
¾¾ Finally, confirm with OK.

The settings are assigned by the DHCP server. Note the validity period of the assigned
settings (DHCP lease time).

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6.2 RTSP
The built-in RTSP server allows access to the live video on any channel by an external
application (eg SMAVIA Viewing Client) using the RTSP (Real Time Streaming Protocol)
network protocol.

Note that
• port forwarding for port 554 in the corresponding network must be enabled.

¾¾ Open the RTSP Server dialog via Network > RTSP Server.

Abb. 6-6

¾¾ Activate the Enable RTSP Server checkbox.

¾¾ Enter the Streaming Port if required.
¾¾ Click OK in order to save the settings.

The RTSP server function can be used with any RTSP-enabled client. The correspond-
ing query expression must be the IP address and relevant channel / camera (X = 1 – 24)
matched in terms of: rtsp://IP-Adresse/channelX-encoder1

6.3 System Security

Some functions require the external access via the network interface and therefore the
opening of the corresponding ports of the system. For system security reasons, the num-
ber of open ports should be kept to a minimum. Ports definitely not required for Dallmeier
systems are closed ex factory and can not be opened. Relevant ports are open to ensure
full compatibility.
Relevant ports that are not required can be closed in the System Security dialog.

¾¾ Open the System Security dialog via System > System Security.

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6.3.1 Firewall Settings

Abb. 6-7 .Activate / deactivate the required protocols / ports.

¾¾ Click OK in order to save the settings.

6.3.2 High Security

If the High Security checkbox is activated, the system bans an IP for 10 minutes, after
10 unsuccessful login attempts.

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6.3.3 Encryption Of Device Logins

The transmission of user names and passwords between the SMAVIA Recording Server
appliance and connected cameras / devices can be encrypted.

Abb. 6-9

¾¾ Enable the Encrypted transmission of user names and passwords checkbox.

¾¾ Click OK in order to save the settings.

6.3.4 Dongle required for remote configuration

If this function is activated, the recorder is only accessible with the Dallmeier software
NetConfig3 or PService if a dongle is used.

All other network functions of the recorder, such as the update via PService, are blocked
too.

6.3.5 Secure NetConfig

Secure NetConfig allows a secret conntection via NetConfig, without beeing seen on the
display. The display keeps on showing splitter or sequencer during the access. Simul-
taneus local login is not possible.

Abb. 6-10

¾¾ Activate the Secure NetConfig checkbox.

¾¾ Click OK to save the settings.

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7 Recording

SMAVIA Recording Server supports the recording of IP-based audio and video streams of
Dallmeier IP cameras (SD and HD) via TCP/DaVid (IPS 2400, DMS 2400) and analogue
cameras (SD) via video IN connection (DMS 2400, DLS 1600). In addition, the video
streams from 3rd party IP cameras can be recorded via TCP / HTTP, TCP/RTP or TCP /
RTSP.

¾¾ Open the Recording Settings dialog via Setup > Recording > Cameras / Tracks.

Abb. 7-1

The Recording Settings dialog displays always 24 channels. The actual usable chan-
nels depend on the number of licensed channels.
The configured camera type is specified by a suffix to the Camera Name column:
SD-A Dallmeier analog camera with SD resolution via video IN;
3rd party analog camera with SD resolution via video IN
SD-IP Dallmeier IP camera with SD resolution via TCP/DaVid
HD-IP Dallmeier IP camera with HD resolution via TCP/DaVid
Pan Dallmeier Panomera® camera with Master and Sub modules
DaVid RTP Dallmeier IP camera via TCP/RTP (multicast)
DVE Digital Video Encoder
3rd-IP 3rd party IP camera via TCP/HTTP
RTSP 3rd party IP camera via TCP/RTSP
ONVIF 3rd party IP camera via TCP/RTP, TCP/RTSP, TCP/HTTP

¾¾ Right-click the Camera Name column to display a preview image.

¾¾ Left-click the Camera Name column to change the name.

The camera name can consist of 2 × 8 alphanumeric characters (connected by a hyphen).

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7.1 Basics

7.1.1 Track Mode

SMAVIA Recording Server stores the IP-based audio and video streams of cameras in
the track mode Automatic. A longplay track (LP track) as a ring buffer for recording is
associated with each camera. The channel, camera and track names are identical.

Operation
In the track mode Automatic the totally video storage is split into storage units. If re-
quired, each track is assigned to a new storage unit (dynamic track size).

Recording
The audio and video stream is written continuously in a storage unit of the corresponding
track. If the storage unit is full, the next free storage unit will be assigned to the track. If no
free storage unit is available, the oldest storage unit of all the tracks is searched (time of
the last image in the storage unit), deleted and assigned to the track.

Track Size
The size of the tracks will be adjusted automatically, and can not be adjusted manually.
All tracks cover the same period approximately (depending on the type of shot).

Changes
Individual tracks can be deleted and new tracks can be created without deleting the imag-
es in other tracks. The recording configuration of a track (kind of recording, video quality)
can be changed without deleting the recordings in the track.

7.1.2 Recording Mode

Depending on the type of camera, the following recording modes can be used. Each
recording mode can be controlled by the timer function (start / stop).

Analog Cameras
• Permanent
• Motion
• Contact
• Motion/Contact
• Switching by timer
• Switching by motion
• Switching by contact

Dallmeier SD IP and HD IP Cameras (DaVid)

• Permanent
• Motion
• Contact
• Motion/Contact
• Switching by timer

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Panomera®
• Permanent
• Motion
• Contact
• Motion/Contact
• Switching by timer

Dallmeier IP Cameras (DaVid RTP)

• Permanent
• Motion

3rd Party IP Cameras (HTTP)

• Permanent
• Contact

3rd Party IP Cameras (RTSP)

• Permanent
• Motion

7.2 Connection
The recording configuration can be made mostly before the connection to cameras is
established. Exceptions exist for some options (preview, SEDOR®, SmartFinder) and 3rd
party IP cameras.
Each channel can be configured to record any type of camera. The setting of the ap-
propriate data connection results after the definition of the type of camera. The IP Scan
dialog allows to search in a network automatically according to Dallmeier devices and add
them.

¾¾ Click the button in the LP-Track column of the required camera / channel.

The Select camera type dialog is displayed.

Abb. 7-2

¾¾ Select the required camera type in the Category area.

¾¾ Click Scan.

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The IP Scan dialog is displayed.

Abb. 7-3

¾¾ Select the relevant Interface from the dropdown box, if required.

The “Interface” dropdown box is displayed only when an activation for “Ethernet 2” is
enabled (see chapter „6 Network“ on page 30).

¾¾ Select the required device from the list.

¾¾ Click OK.

The camera type is set automatically.

¾¾ Finally, confirm the Set camera type dialog with OK.

The dialog for the configuration (connection, recording mode and recording quality) of the
corresponding type of camera will be displayed.

With the “Manual” button the dialog for configuring the camera type can be directly acti-
vated after selecting the “Category” and the “Camera type”.
After completing the configuration and reopening the “Recording Settings” dialog the
camera name is extended by a yellow icon.

7.2.1 Analog Cameras

The connection to analog cameras is made by connecting the corresponding video input.
After selecting the camera type any additional settings for connecting must be made.
The recording of the video stream is automatically enabled with the default settings.
The recording can be enabled and disabled by left clicking on the corresponding button in
the LP-Track column.

For the hybrid operation of up to 24 analog channels to a DMS 2400 an encoder card is
required. This extension is available as an option.

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7.2.2 Dallmeier IP Cameras

Dallmeier IP cameras transmit the audio and video streaming over TCP according to the
Dallmeier proprietary video protocol (DaVid).

Abb. 7-4

¾¾ Select the Login tab.

¾¾ Enter the IP-Address of the camera.
¾¾ Enter the User name and the Password if required.
¾¾ Activate the Fisheye checkbox, if necessary (see „Fisheye Camera“ on page 47).
¾¾ Perform a Test of the settings.
¾¾ Confirm with OK.

The recording of the video stream is automatically enabled with the default settings.

Image Processing on recorder

The option Image Processing on recorder is relevant for the Motion recording mode.
As a rule, this option is automatically active, and SMAVIA Recording Server permanently
receives a separate video stream of the camera for video analysis on the recorder (RAW
stream, uncompressed s).
Recording only starts, with the set up video quality, if the Motion Detection function (of
the recorder) detects motion.

Some Dallmeier IP cameras support video analysis directly on the camera.

In this case,the option Image Processing on recorder can be deactivated. For one thing
this reduces the workload of the network, because no separate RAW stream for video
analysis has to be sent to the recorder, for another thing, the workload of the recorder
drops, because the calculation for video analysis take place directly on the camera

Configuration Lock
The encoder settings of a connected camera can only be changed through the user inter-
face of SMAVIA Recording Server. The configuration dialog of the camera is locked.

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7.2.3 Dallmeier IP Cameras via RTP

Dallmeier IP cameras transmit the video stream via a multicast connection in accordance
with the proprietary Dallmeier Video Protocol (DaVid). In order to, RTP is used as the
transport protocol.

Abb. 7-5

¾¾ Enter the IP-Address of the camera.

¾¾ Enter the User name and the Password if required.
¾¾ Enter the encoder number in the Camera box.
¾¾ Enter the IP address of the multicast video connection (multicast server) in the
Video MC IP box.
¾¾ Enter the port number of the multicast video connection in the Video MC Port box.
¾¾ Enter the Time-To-Live value of the video data packets in the Video TTL box.
¾¾ Perform a Test of the settings if required.

If no connection test is required enable the “Continue without test” checkbox.

¾¾ Confirm with OK.

The recording of the video stream is automatically enabled with the default settings.

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7.2.4 3rd Party IP Cameras via HTTP

IP cameras from 3rd party manufacturers usually transfer the video stream in a format
that is proprietary and incompatible. But often, they provide a function for the transmis-
sion of images in JPEG format over HTTP. These images can be requested with an HTTP
request and recorded.

Transfer protocol: HTTP

Transport protocol: TCP

Abb. 7-6

¾¾ Enter the HTTP request string.

¾¾ Enter the User name and the Password if required.
¾¾ Perform a Test of the settings.
¾¾ Confirm with OK.

3rd Party HTTP Request

The HTTP request is provided in the documentation of the camera and is, for example, as
follows:

Axis: http://IP address/jpg/image.jpg

IQEye: http://IP address/now.jpg?snap=post

Dallmeier HTTP Request

Dallmeier IP cameras can also be queried via TCP/HTTP when the corresponding encod-
er on MJPG is set.

Dallmeier encoder 1: http://IP address/live/image0.jpg

Dallmeier encoder 2: http://IP address/live/image1.jpg

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7.2.5 3rd Party IP Cameras via RTSP

IP cameras from 3rd party manufacturers with RTSP support transfer the video stream
in accordance with the appropriate standardized protocols. The video stream can be
requested with an RTSP request and recorded.

Communication protocol: RTSP

Transfer protocol: RTP
Transport protocol: UDP/TCP

Abb. 7-7

¾¾ Select the Manufacturer of the camera.

¾¾ Enter the IP-Address of the camera.
¾¾ Enter the User name and the Password if required.
¾¾ Activate the Audio checkbox if an audio signal is to be transferred.
¾¾ Activate the NAT checkbox if the stream is to be transferred using TCP.
¾¾ Check the RTSP request string.
¾¾ Enter the HTTP request for analysis if required.
¾¾ Perform a Test of the settings if required.

If no connection test is required enable the “Continue without test” checkbox.

¾¾ Confirm with OK.

3rd Party RTSP Request

The RTSP request may differ for newer camera models or versions. Note the camera‘s
documentation if required, and edit the proposed request. The RTSP request can be en-
tered manually if the manufacturer isn‘t in the list. In this case, select other as the setting.
The RTSP requests from the list of 3rd party manufacturers are only an assistance. The
complete compatibility of 3rd party IP cameras can not be guaranteed. Refer to the white-
paper “SMAVIA & 3rd party IP cameras”.

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NOTICE

The compatibility of 3rd party IP camera depends on many factors.

¾¾ Perform always a detailed test of the camera before the actual use
(long-term test, stability test, inspection of image quality).

Dallmeier RTSP Request

Dallmeier IP cameras can also be queried via TCP/RTSP (port 554).

Dallmeier Encoder 1: rtsp://IP address/encoder1

Dallmeier Encoder 2: rtsp://IP address/encoder2
Dallmeier Encoder 3: rtsp://IP address/encoder3
HTTP Request for Analysis
This request is relevant for the recording mode Motion. The HTTP request may differ for
newer camera models or versions. Note the camera‘s documentation if required, and edit
the proposed request. The HTTP request can be entered manually if the manufacturer
isn‘t in the list. In this case, select other as the setting.

HTTP Request for Dallmeier IP Cameras:

Dallmeier encoder 1: http://IP address/live/image1.jpg

Dallmeier encoder 2: rtsp://IP address/live/image2.jpg
Dallmeier encoder 3: rtsp://IP address/live/image3.jpg

The resolution of the 3rd party IP cameras with motion detection should be ideally not
more than 640 ˟ 480 pixels at a frame rate of 2 fps. Accordingly, edit the HTTP request for
analysis. Refer to the whitepaper “SMAVIA & 3rd party IP cameras”.

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7.2.6 ONVIF Cameras

IP cameras from Dallmeier or 3rd party manufacturers with ONVIF support transfer the
video stream in accordance with the appropriate standardized protocols.

Communication protocol: RTSP

Transfer protocol: RTP
Transport protocol: UDP/TCP

Abb. 7-8

¾¾ Select the Login tab.

¾¾ Enter the IP Address of the camera.
¾¾ Enter the Port if required.
¾¾ Enter the User name and the Password.
¾¾ Activate the NAT checkbox if the stream is to be transferred using TCP.
¾¾ Activate the Fisheye checkbox, if necessary (see „Fisheye Camera“ on page 47).
¾¾ Test the connection settings with Check Camera if required.
¾¾ Select the required Profile from the dropdown menu.
¾¾ Confirm with OK.

If a default profile is modified oder adjusted (eg another video source or encoder) this
new profile can be saved with the “New” button. With the “Delete” button saved profiles
can also be removed.

Fisheye Camera
Normally, a fisheye camera is recognized when checking the configuration of the camera,
and the respective checkbox is activated automatically. If not, you have to activate the
chechbox manually. The Fisheye tab is added to the menu.

¾¾ Open the Fisheye Tab.

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¾¾ Choose the necessary Type from the drop-down list.

If the necessary camera is not included in the Type-list, the standard profile Generic can
be used.

¾¾ Choose how the camera is mounted from the drop-down list Assembly:
• Ceiling: The camera is mounted on the ceiling.
• Wall: The camera is mounted on a wall.
• Table: The camera is mounted on a flat surface, like a table or the floor.

¾¾ To Dewarp the picture, activate the respective checkbox.

HTTP Request
To check the quality and parameters of a connection, use the HTTP request string. It is
also required for image comparison.

¾¾ Activate the HTTP request string checkbox.

¾¾ Enter the URL of the desired connection or select with Get URL.
¾¾ Confirm withTest.
¾¾ Result, resolution, bitare and response-time are displayed.
¾¾ Confrim with OK.

If it is required to adjust the video source, this can be done on the Video Source tab:

¾¾ Select the Video Source tab.

¾¾ Select the required video source from the Token dropdown menu.

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7.3 Recording Mode

The recording mode can be set separately for each channel (camera). This is already
shown in the above dialog to configure a camera type.

Note that
• the available recording modes depend on the camera type.
• for the following examples a Dallmeier IP camera was used.

¾¾ Open the Recording Settings dialog as described above.

¾¾ Click the button in the LP-Track column of the required camera / channel.

The Select camera type dialog is displayed.

Abb. 7-10

¾¾ Make the relevant settings for the camera type as described above if required.
¾¾ Confirm with OK.

The dialog for the configuration (connection, recording mode and recording quality) of the
corresponding type of camera will be displayed (see below).

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7.3.1 Permanent
The Permanent recording mode stores the video stream sent from the camera continu-
ously in the corresponding track.

Abb. 7-11

¾¾ Note the following explanations.

¾¾ Select Permanent as Recording Mode.
¾¾ Activate / configure the Camera Timer if required.
¾¾ Enable the Use Database option if required.
¾¾ Enable the Set marker on Camera Contact option if required.

¾¾ Enable the Recording active option.

¾¾ Confirm with OK.

Timer
In the default configuration, the Permanent recording mode stores the video stream con-
tinuously in the corresponding track. But the recording can be stopped on the basis of a
week plan for defined periods of time. Note the detailed description of the Timer function
in the following.

Database
In the default configuration, certain information can be stored with the video stream in the
track (for example indexes by Set marker on Camera Contact). If the Use Database
option is enabled, in addition, this information is stored in a database. The advantage
of the database shows the faster evaluation of a great track with the index search and
advanced search.
If the SmartFinder function is used, the database for the storage of position data is imper-
ative. Note the detailed description of the SmartFinder function in the following.

Marker on Camera Contact

If this option is enabled, a mark (index) in the track is written as soon as a camera-related
contact function is triggered. These indices allow a comfortable evaluation through the
use of the index search and advanced search.

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Recording Active
This option activates the selected Recording Mode.

7.3.2 Contact
The Contact recording mode starts recording the video stream when a camera specific
Contact IN function is triggered by a contact signal. The recording is stopped by a con-
trary Contact IN function or the fulfillment of an option.

Note the detailed description of this function in the chapter „13 Contact IN“ on page 112.

Abb. 7-12

¾¾ Note the following explanations.

¾¾ Select Contact as Recording Mode.
¾¾ Activate / configure the Camera Timer if required.
¾¾ Enable the Use Database option if required.
¾¾ Set the Pre-Event time.
¾¾ Set the Contact Recording Duration if required.
¾¾ Set the Options of the contact recording.
¾¾ Enable the Recording active option.
¾¾ Confirm with OK.

Timer
In the default configuration the Contact recording mode stores the video stream when
a contact function is triggered by a contact signal in the corresponding track. But the re-
cording can be stopped on the basis of a week plan for defined periods of time. Note the
detailed description of the Timer function in the following.

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Pre-Event Time
With the Pre-Event time the buffer size for the video stream is set. If a Contact IN
function starts recording, the buffered video stream is stored with the recording. This will
ensure that even the creation of the triggering event is included in the recording.

The buffer is always stored with the recording, even if the “Normal Single” option is set.

Contact Recording Duration

The Contact Recording Duration is only relevant for the Timer option. After the start
of a Contact IN function the recording is continued for the set period. After expiry of the
Contact Recording Duration the recording stops.

Option – Normal Single

The recording of a single image is started by the activation of a Contact IN function.

Option – Normal Sequencer

The recording is started by triggering a Contact IN function. It will continue until the re-
lease of the Contact IN function is canceled.

Option – Start
The recording is started by triggering a Contact IN function. It is stopped by the trigger-
ing of an opposite Contact IN function (Stop Recording (Recording Mode Contact) or
Camera Stop).

Option – Timer
The recording is started by triggering a Contact IN function. It will be stopped after the
Contact Recording Duration.

Option – Toggle
The recording is started by triggering a Contact IN function. It is stopped by the re-release
of the same Contact IN function.

Recording Active
This option activates the selected Recording Mode.

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7.3.3 Motion
The Motion recording mode analyzes each image sent from the camera. When the
change of a given percentage of the image content is detected between two consecutive
images, an image comparison event exists. This Image comparison event triggers the
recording.
The recording is stopped when the Post-Event time is expired and no further motion is
detected.

Abb. 7-13

¾¾ Note the following explanations.

¾¾ Select Motion as Recording Mode.
¾¾ Activate / configure the Camera Timer if required.
¾¾ Enable the Use Database option if required.
¾¾ Configure Active Areas if required (see section „7.6.1 Active Areas“ on page 65).
¾¾ Set the Sensitivity of the motion detection.
¾¾ Set the Pre-Event time and the Post-Event time.
¾¾ Enable the Recording active option.
¾¾ Confirm with OK.

Timer
In the standard configuration, the video stream is analyzed for permanent changes and
– if there is an image comparison event – recorded. But the recording can be stopped on
the basis of a week plan for defined periods of time. Note the detailed description of the
Timer function in the following.

Sensitivity
The more sensitive the image comparison is set, the lower must be the portion of the
changed image content, in order to trigger an image comparison event.

Pre-Event Time
With the Pre-Event time the buffer size for the video stream is set. If a Contact IN
function starts recording, the buffered video stream is stored with the recording. This will
ensure that even the creation of the triggering event is included in the recording.

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Post-Event Time
This value determines how long a picture comparison event is valid. During its validity all
subsequent image comparison events are attributed to without even trigger a new event.
This is to prevent too many events.

Recording Active
This option activates the selected Recording Mode.

7.3.4 Motion/Contact
This recording mode is a combination of both separate recording modes. A motion as well
as a contact event trigger the recording. All parameters of Motion are viable.
Active Areas are only taken into account at a a motion event.
If one of the two kinds of event happen during event time, recording is prolonged accord-
ingly. A message is only dispensed for the respective triggering event.

If for example, a motion event triggers recording, a contact event prolongs the recording,
but no message is dispensed about the occurrence of the contact event.

The recording is stopped when the Post-Event time has expired.

Note the detailed description of this function in the chapter „13 Contact IN“ on page 112.

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¾¾ Note the following explanations.

¾¾ Select Motion/Contact as Recording Mode.
¾¾ Activate / configure the Camera Timer if required.
¾¾ Enable the Use Database option if required.
¾¾ Configure Active Areas if required (see section „7.6.1 Active Areas“ on page 65).
¾¾ Set the Sensitivity of the motion detection.
¾¾ Set the Pre-Event time and the Post-Event time.
¾¾ Enable the Recording active option.
¾¾ Confirm with OK.

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Timer
In the standard configuration, the video stream is analyzed for permanent changes and
– if there is an image comparison event – recorded. But the recording can be stopped on
the basis of a week plan for defined periods of time. Note the detailed description of the
Timer function in the following.

Sensitivity
The more sensitive the image comparison is set, the lower must be the portion of the
changed image content, in order to trigger an image comparison event.

Pre-Event Time
With the Pre-Event time the buffer size for the video stream is set. If a Contact IN
function starts recording, the buffered video stream is stored with the recording. This will
ensure that even the creation of the triggering event is included in the recording.

Post-Event Time
This value determines how long a picture comparison event is valid. During its validity all
subsequent image comparison events are attributed to without even trigger a new event.
This is to prevent too many events.

Recording Active
This option activates the selected Recording Mode.

7.3.5 Switching by Timer

The Switching by timer recording mode extends the corresponding camera timer. Next
to inactive times, time monitored recordings with the recording modes Permanent, Mo-
tion and Contact can now be configured (each in combination with normal or high video
quality). In the default configuration it is always recorded with Permanent recording mode
in normal video quality.

Note that
• the recording mode is available for analog cameras.
• the recording mode is available for Dallmeier IP cameras.

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¾¾ Note the explanations above and below.

¾¾ Enable the Expert Mode checkbox.
¾¾ Select Switching by timer as Recording Mode.
¾¾ Enable the Use Database option if required.
¾¾ Configure Active Areas if required (see section „7.6.1 Active Areas“ on page 65).
¾¾ Set the Sensitivity of the motion detection.
¾¾ Set the Pre-Event time and the Post-Event time.
¾¾ Set the Contact Recording Duration if required.
¾¾ Set the Options of the contact recording.
¾¾ Enable the Camera Timer.
¾¾ Click the Timer button.

The Camera Timer for camera #X is displayed.

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The definitionof time areas and exceptions is carried out as normal camera timer (see
section „7.5 Camera Timer“ on page 63).

¾¾ Select the required recording mode.

¾¾ Mark the relevant periods by drawing a rectangle.
¾¾ Proceed analog for further time areas/recording modes.
¾¾ Configure Exceptions if required.
¾¾ Confirm with OK.
¾¾ Enable in the dialog for the recording configuration the Recording active option.
¾¾ Finally, confirm the dialog for the recording configuration with OK.

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7.3.6 Switching by Motion

With the Switching by motion recording mode it is firstly recorded permanently with
normal video quality. In doing so every image sent by the camera will be analysed. If a
change of a certain proportion of the image content is detected between two consecutive
images, an image comparison event (event) has taken place. This image comparison
event triggers the switching to permanent recording with high video quality.
The recording with high quality is stopped after the duration of the switching is expired,
and no further motions (event) has been detected.
Note that
• the recording mode is only available for analog cameras.

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¾¾ Note the explanations above and below.

¾¾ Enable the Expert Mode checkbox.
¾¾ Select Switching by motion as Recording Mode.
¾¾ Enable / configure the Camera Timer if required.
¾¾ Enable the Use database option if required.
¾¾ Enable the Set marker on Camera Contact option if required.
¾¾ Configure Active Areas if required.
¾¾ Set the Sensitivity of the motion detection.
¾¾ Set the Event duration.
¾¾ Enable the Recording active option.
¾¾ Confirm with OK.

By activating the “Apply to all analog cameras” checkbox, the settings can be automati-
cally transferred for all analog cameras connected to the device.

Event Duration
The Event Duration defines the minimum duration of the recording with high video qual-
ity. If a further motion event is detected during that period the Event Duration is started
again.

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7.3.7 Switching by Contact

With the Switching by contact recording mode it is firstly recorded permanantly with nor-
mal video quality. A switching to permanent recording with high quality can be triggered
by the contact IN functions of the device.
The recording with high quality is stopped after switching duration is expired, and no fur-
ther contact has been triggered.

Note that
• the recording mode is only available for analog cameras.
• a contact input must be configured for the relevant camera.

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¾¾ Note the explanations above and below.

¾¾ Enable the Expert Mode checkbox.
¾¾ Select Switching by contact as Recording Mode.
¾¾ Configure Private Zones if required.
¾¾ Enable / configure the Camera Timer if required.
¾¾ Enable the Use database option if required.
¾¾ Enable the Set marker on Camera Contact option if required.
¾¾ Set the Switching Duration.
¾¾ Enable the Recording active option.
¾¾ Confirm with OK.
By activating the “Apply to all analog cameras” checkbox, the settings can be automati-
cally transferred for all analog cameras connected to the device.

Switching Duration
The Switching Duration defines the minimum duration of the recording with high video
quality. If a further motion event is detected during that period the Switching Duration is
started again.

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7.4 Video Quality

The video quality settings are made separately for each camera.

7.4.1 Analog Cameras

¾¾ Open the recording configuration dialog for the required camera as described above.

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¾¾ Make the required settings (see below).

¾¾ Finally, confirm with OK.

Resolution
The Resolution definesthe size of the saved images. The entries are made using H.261/
CIF (Common Intermediate Format) and define length × width in pixels.

Frame Rate
The Frame rate definesthe number of individual images that are saved every second.
The higher the frame rate the more fluid the playback.

Bit Rate
The Bit rate is a measure of the degree of compression of video data. It thus has a direct
impact on the image quality of the recordings. A low bit rate stands for a high degree of
compression with a relatively small volume of data. But the image quality also is poor. A
high bit rate stands for a low degree of compression with a relatively large volume of data.
The image quality is very good.

Deinterlace
This function can be activated to increase the picture quality. It reduces the interlace ef-
fect in images with fast movements. Whether and to what extent the image quality can be
improved depends on a large number of variables. We recommend a check of the image
quality after the recording has been configured.

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7.4.2 Dallmeier IP Cameras

¾¾ Open the recording configuration dialog for the required camera as described above.
¾¾ Select the Normal Quality tab.

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¾¾ Make the required settings (see below).

¾¾ Finally, confirm with OK.

Note if some features are not supported by a camera, the corresponding options are
disabled in the dialog.

Resolution
The Resolution defines the size of the saved images. The entries are made using H.261/
CIF (Common Intermediate Format) and define length × width in pixels.

Frame Rate
The Frame rate defines the number of individual images that are saved every second.
The higher the frame rate the more fluid the playback.

Bit Rate
The Bit rate is a measure of the degree of compression of video data. It thus has a direct
impact on the image quality of the recordings. A low bit rate stands for a high degree of
compression with a relatively small volume of data. But the image quality also is poor. A
high bit rate stands for a low degree of compression with a relatively large volume of data.
The image quality is very good.

Bit Rate Mode

The Bit Rate Mode allows to configure the video recording to occur at a constant or a
variable bit rate. A variable bit rate makes better use of the available hard disk space. The
variable setting changes the bit rate in accordance with the activity (changes) in the im-
age. The fluctuation of the bit rate can be limited by making the appropriate setting which
is done in percentages.

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Audio Bit Rate

The Audio Bit Rate is a measure of the degree of compression of audio data. It thus has
a direct impact on the audio quality of the recordings. The higher the audio bit rate, the
better the audio quality. A higher bit rate, however, requires more hard disk space than a
lower bit rate.

Deinterlace
This option has no effect for IP cameras.

Encoding Mode
This setting defines the standard of the video compression.

GOP Size
The GOP size (GOP = Group Of Pictures) defines the number of calculated MPEG imag-
es between two frames.
The GOP size depends on the frame rate setting in the current version. It can not be set
separately.

7.4.3 3rd Party IP Cameras

Most 3rd party IP cameras use proprietary protocols (protected by licenses) to transfer
images. It is therefore not usually possible to implement them to record the video stream.
The other feature that these cameras have in common, however, is that they supply sin-
gle pictures in JPEG format on demand. These can be received, encoded and saved.

¾¾ Open the recording configuration dialog for the required camera as described above.

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¾¾ Make the required settings (see in the following).

¾¾ Finally, confirm with OK.

Frame Rate
With the Frame rate, the number of requested and stored frames per second is set. This
value is critical to the fluid of the playback. In the case of a 3rd party IP camera‘s frame
rate the number of individual JPEG images is limited, which can be queried from the cam-
era (see the manufacturer‘s documentation).

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Check Intervall
Here an interval can be set at which it is checked whether the camera is reachable over
the network. This function is independent of the request for images (HTTP request
string).

7.4.4 ONVIF Cameras

¾¾ Open the recording configuration dialog for the required camera as described above.
¾¾ Select the Video Encoder tab.

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¾¾ Select an encoder from the dropdown menu Token if required.

¾¾ Select the required Encoding option from the dropdown menu.
¾¾ Select the required Resolution from the dropdown menu.
¾¾ Set the required Quality.
¾¾ Set the required Bit rate.
¾¾ Set the Frame rate if required.
¾¾ Select the Encoding int. (Encoding interval) if required.
¾¾ Select the required GOP length.
¾¾ Finally, confirm with OK.

In order to get more information on the individual functions and options of the video quali-
ty it can be viewed at www.onvif.org and at the manufacturer of the camera.

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7.4.5 B-Frames
For Dallmeier IP cameras the option B-Frames (B-Fr.) is available in the Recording Set-
tings dialog. This option allows to increase the quality of the image data while reducing
the required amount of data. Thereby better compression rates will be achieved. Disad-
vantage is an additional time delay (at least 120 ms) in the display of the live image.

¾¾ Open the Recording Settings dialog via Setup > Recording > Cameras / Tracks.
¾¾ Enable the Expert Mode via Settings... > Expert Mode.

The B-Frames option (B-Fr.) is displayed in the Recording Settings dialog.

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¾¾ Enable / disable the B-Fr. option for the required camera.

¾¾ Proceed analog for other cameras.
¾¾ Finally, confirm with OK.

7.5 Camera Timer

The camera timer allows time-based recording of a camera.

Note that the camera timer

• is always enabled in the default configuration (without periods of inactivity).
• can be enabled and disabled in the configuration dialog of a camera.
• is reset when the trace mode is changed.

¾¾ Open the Camera Timer dialog via Setup > Recording > Camera Timer.

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¾¾ Select the required camera in the Cameras area.

¾¾ Set active and inactive periods, as described below.
¾¾ Set Exceptions as described below.
¾¾ Finally, confirm with OK.

Active and Inactive Periods

Set active and inactive periods, as described below.

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¾¾ Make sure that the Standard option is selected.

¾¾ Select the setting of active or inactive time periods.
¾¾ Select a time period (15 minutes) with a left click.
or
¾¾ Highlight multiple time ranges by dragging a rectangle.

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Exceptions
The default settings are for all 52 weeks of the year. For individual days exceptions can
be defined.

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¾¾ Select the Exceptions option.

¾¾ Select the required week with the calendar.
¾¾ Set active and inactive time periods for the required day, as described above.

The selected day is displayed in the Exceptions list.

¾¾ Proceed analog for all required days.

¾¾ Finally, confirm with OK.

The exception replaces the entire standard setting for the relevant day.

7.6 Areas
The Areas dialog enables the definition of active (relevant) image areas for motion detec-
tion. Furthermore privacy zones for critical image areas can be defined.

7.6.1 Active Areas

In the standard configuration, the entire image for motion detection is relevant. When
movements in certain areas of the image should not be taken into account, these areas
are defined as inactive areas.

¾¾ Open the Areas dialog via Setup > Recording > Areas.

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¾¾ Select the required camera in the Cameras area.

¾¾ Make sure that the Active Areas option is selected.
¾¾ Select Inactive as Areas Mode.

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¾¾ Select one or more inactive areas by drawing a rectangle by dragging and dropping.
¾¾ Click OK in order to save the settings.

The “Invert areas” button allow a reversal of the active and inactive areas.

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7.6.2 Private Zones

In default configuration the entire image will be displayed and recorded. Private zones
can be defined if specific image areas should not be visible. A black area will be displayed
and recorded instead of these zones.

This function is only available for analogue cameras.

¾¾ Open the Areas dialog via Setup > Recording > Areas.

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¾¾ Select the Private Zones option.

¾¾ Select the required camera in the Cameras area.
¾¾ Select one or more private zones by drawing a rectangle by dragging and dropping.
¾¾ Fit the private zones if required:
• Left-click and dragging and dropping to change the position.
• Left click on the edge and resize by dragging and dropping.
• Right-click to remove a private zone.
¾¾ Finally, click OK in order to save the settings.

Private zones do not represent an overlay. These image areas will not be saved. Private
zones can not be rebuilt.

7.7 Analysis
There are two functions available for image analysis of events that are triggered by mo-
tion detection: SmartFinder and SEDOR®.

7.7.1 SmartFinder
The SmartFinder function detects motion by analysis and comparison of successive
images. A detected motion event is stored with the corresponding coordinates in a data-
base. The analysis of the motion events can be made for any areas of the image with the
external Dallmeier software SMAVIA Viewing Client.

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Note that
• the function is not suitable for PTZ cameras.
• the relevant camera must be mounted free of vibration.
• the display and the broadcast of relevant messages is not provided.
• the “Use Database” option for the relevant camera is automatically activated.
• the “Movement coordinates” option in the “Search criteria” dialog is automatically acti-
vated.
• changing environmental conditions (brightness, precipitation) can lead to misreporting.
¾¾ Open the Recording Settings dialog via Setup > Recording > Cameras / Tracks.

SmartFinder Button
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¾¾ Left-click the SmartFinder button of the required camera in the Analysis column.

If the checkbox Image processing on recorder (see „Image Processing on recorder“

on page 42) is deactivated, the SmartFinder function is activated automatically. This
is necessary in order to be able to evaluate the results with the SMAVIA Viewing Client
software.

The activated SmartFinder button is displayed and the function will be activated with
default settings. Further configuration is done in the Settings for SmartFinder dialog.
Proceed as follows in order to open the dialog:

¾¾ Right-click the activated SmartFinder button.

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¾¾ Note the explanations below.

¾¾ Select the Sensitivity.
¾¾ Set the Decay time.
¾¾ Finally, confirm with OK.

Sensitivity
This function checks how far an old (still valid) object and a new object cover. Is the not
congruent area larger than a (internal) set value, the new object is considered as a new
event.
This function represents a refinement of the set by the Decay time mechanism.

very sensitive  Event even if small area congruent

 Many events
…
very insensitive  Event only if not congruent area is very large.
 Not much events

Decay Time
The value (in seconds) determines how long an object (changed image related sectors) is
valid. If within this period at the same place another object is detected, it is not considered
a new event but discarded.
With this setting events can be reduced that are triggered by repeated movement of the
same object.

Validity Period
This option is without function in this version.

Deactivate SmartFinder
With a left-click on the activated SmartFinder button, the function can be disabled again.

7.7.2 SEDOR®
The SEDOR® function analyses the images of a camera and generates reference data.
All subsequent images also will be analyses and compared with the reference date by a
SEDOR® module. If certain comparison criteria differ, an event will be assumed. Every
event can trigger one are more actions.

Note that
• this function is not appropriate for PTZ cameras.
• the camera must be mounted vibration-free.
• after every detected event a new reference data is generated.
• changing ambient conditions (brightness, humidity) can cause error messages.

¾¾ Open the Recording Settings dialog via Setup > Recording > Cameras / Tracks.

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SEDOR® button
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¾¾ Left-click the SEDOR® button of the required camera in the Analysis column.

First the button will be displayed red. The image analysis starts automatically (learning
phase) with default settings and generates reference data. When it is complete the button
will be displayed green. The SEDOR® function is active for the corresponding camera.
Information on status, analysis and learning phase will be displayed in the SEDOR Prop-
erties for Camera No. X dialog. In addition, the module can be specified in the dialog
(see below).

¾¾ Open the SEDOR Properties for Camera No. X dialog with a right-click on the active
SEDOR® button of the required camera.

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The SEDOR® Sabotage module detects the manipulation of a camera, for example, by
defocusing, repositioning or covering. A sabotage event can trigger a system message,
sending of a message to an alarm host or switching of a relay.

Note that the displaying and sending of corresponding messages habe to activated sepa-
rately.

¾¾ Note the following explanations.

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¾¾ Make the required settings (see below).

¾¾ Click Forget in order to discard the current reference data and restart the analysis, if
required.
¾¾ Finally, confirm the settings with Close.

Limit
The Limit is the acceptable deviance between current image and reference data. If the
Limit is set very low, a minor deviance is enough to trigger a message. In this case slight
defocusing of the camera can be detected. But minor deviances often are caused by
alternating ambient conditions (passerby, brightness, precipitation). Many false messages
have to be anticipated.
If the Limit is set very high, the current image may differ very much from the reference
data. Only almost total repositioning or covering of the camera will be rated as a sabotage
event. But only few false messages can be anticipated.

Referent Values
20 % = sensitive / many messages
70 % = average value
90 % = insensitive / few messages

Learning Phase
The Minimum learning phase determines the duration of the basic image analysis. The
longer it is the more untypical deviances can be identified as not relevant for the currently
generated reference data. A long learning phase can reduce the number of false messag-
es at the beginning of the SEDOR® sabotage monitoring.

Delay
The Minimum alarm delay determines how long a deviance has to be detected before
a sabotage event is reported. The longer this period is the fewer false messages will be
triggered. However short-term sabotage actions can not be detected.

7.8 Camera Control

Suitable dome-/PTZ-cameras can be controlled and configured with the graphical user
interface (see documentation Operation) or with a connected external PTZ keyboard (see
separate documentation). Depending on the camera various connection types can be
used:

• Connection via serial interface and a DNI (Dallmeier Network Interface)

• Direct connection via the serial RS485 interface
• Connection via video cable with UTC

In order to configure the control of a camera proceed as follows:

¾¾ Open the Recording Settings dialog via Setup > Recording > Cameras / Tracks.
¾¾ Left-click on the button of the relevant camera in the Control column.
¾¾ Select the relevant serial interface if required.
The camera control function will be activated with default settings for the corresponding
camera. The determination of the connection type is done in the Recording Settings
(sub)dialog.

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Camera control button

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¾¾ Open the Recording Settings (sub)dialog with a right-click on the button Camera
control of the relevant camera.

The Recording Settings (sub)dialog will be displayed.

The available connection types depend on the serial interface settings.

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¾¾ Select the relevant connection to the camera.

Deactivate Camera Control

The function can be deactivated with a left-click on the active Camera control button, .

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7.9 Recording Monitoring

The Recording monitoring option can be used to control the recording of a camera /
channels. The Min. storage period function is relevant for all types of recording. A chan-
nel / recording can be defined so that they normally covers a specific time range. Various
events can cause a situation in which more images must be included or more memory is
required.
Recording Mode Event
Motion More motion than expected.
Contact More contacts than expected
All recording modes Increased storage requirements due to lack of image quality

When these events occur permanently, the specified time range Min. storage period
may be less. In this case, the function assumes an error and can display a system mes-
sage and / or sending an alarm host trigger message.

¾¾ Open the Recording monitoring dialog via Setup > System > Options
> Recording monitoring.

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¾¾ Set the minimum storage period mode for the required cameras / channels.
¾¾ Click OK in order to save the settings.

7.10 Test Mode

The Test mode function is designed to check the recording performance of the device
and the selected function for analogue cameras. Please note that the evaluation is only
possible on the actual device.
There are three different modes available for evaluating the recording performance: Com-
pare, Performance and Tracking.

¾¾ Open the Options dialog via Setup > System > Options.

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¾¾ Select the required Test mode from the dropdown menu (see below).
¾¾ Click OK.

The test output is started and displayed.

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The test results will be displayed in a separate window. This will be shown both in se-
quencer/ live mode and in playback / live mode over the current splits.

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7.10.1 Compare
The Compare test mode shows the results of the picture comparison (motion detection)
function in four different views.
The output alternates between all the analogue cameras that are configured for Motion
recording mode.

A
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Please note that the numbering (A) of the cameras starts at 0 (camera 1 = 0, camera 2 =
1, etc.).

B C
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If a motion is detected, the area of the motion is shown in four additional views and
marked (B). In addition the number of detection motions will also be displayed (C).

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7.10.2 Performance
The Performance test mode displays the recording performance of the device in table
form.

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If recording is taking place in a track, the frame rate (FP/1s) and bit rate (BRATE) will be
shown in the following two lines. The last line contains the total frame rate (FTOT) and bit
rate (BR(TOT)) for the recording.

7.10.3 Tracking
The Tracking setting ensures that the coordinates of a motion that is relevant for Smart-
Finder will be shown in the live picture in addition to being saved to the database.

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Note that only one camera may be activated for SmartFinder. The camera numbers and
displayed views correspond to the properties of Compare test mode.

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8 Display Setting

8.1 Camera Description

With the camera name, a descriptive text can be stored for each camera and the appli-
ance. These descriptions can be displayed during playback as additional information.

¾¾ Open the Camera Descriptions dialog via Setup > Recording

> Camera Descriptions.

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¾¾ Enter a description for the Recorder.

¾¾ Enter a description for the relevant Cameras.
¾¾ Confirm with OK.

The display of the descriptions during playback must be enabled separately. In the
“Search Items” dialog “Recorder Description” and “Camera Description” must be enabled
(see chapter „9 Search Criteria“ on page 88).

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8.2 Local Track Playback

In the Options dialog can be set with the function Local Track Playback the display
format for monitors at playback. The options Fullscreen or Letterbox (classic) are to
choose from.

¾¾ Open the Options dialog via Setup > System > Options.

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¾¾ Select in the Local Track Playback area the appropriate format

¾¾ Click OK in order to save the settings.

In the default setting (Fullscreen) the image is displayed in full screen on the monitor
during playback. The menu dialogs (playback control, setup menu) disappear above and
below.

With the Letterbox (Classic) option the image during playback is centered and the menu
dialogs are displayed above and below.

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8.3 Display Size

The monitor resolution can be optionally changed for specific applications.

¾¾ Open the Options dialog via Setup > System > Options.

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¾¾ Select in the Display Size area the Auto option.

¾¾ Click OK in order to save the settings.

The option 1920 × 1080 is required for the live display at local viewing..

8.4 Splitter
The Splitter function allows pictures from several cameras to be displayed on a single
monitor. While each camera is displayed in a split. The allocation can be made in this
dialog.

¾¾ Open the Splitter configuration dialog via Setup > System > Display > Splitter.

The split types in 4 × 3 format, including 3 × 2 and 6 × 4, are only usable with analog cam-
eras.

The other splits types, in 16 : 9 format, can be used with analog and IP cams.

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All available cameras are indicated by a yellow button.

Depending on the number of enabled cameras, the individual splits are pre-assigned
(camera number).

¾¾ Select a monitor from the dropdown menu if required.

¾¾ Select a Split Type from the dropdown menu.

8.4.1 Automatic Assignment

The cameras can be automatically assigned to the various splits.

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¾¾ Note the explanations below.

¾¾ Make the required settings.
¾¾ Click OK in order to save the settings.

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With the Auto button, the connected cameras are sequentially assigned to the split of the
currently displayed split type.
With the Auto all button the automatic assignment is done for all split types of the cur-
rently selected combination of monitor and split type.

With the Fit to split checkbox the camera image is adjusted to the particular split.

Splitter settings can be stored and assigned to a monitor without leaving the dialog via the
“Assign” button.

8.4.2 Manual Assignment

Cameras can be manually assigned to each split.

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¾¾ Click the required split.

The split is highlighted.

¾¾ Click the required camera button.

The camera is assigned to the split.

¾¾ Procedure similar to assign additional cameras.

¾¾ Click OK in order to save the settings.

Splitter settings can be stored and assigned to a monitor without leaving the dialog via the
“Assign” button.

If no camera should be assigned to a split, this can be done via the Empty Split button.
With the Fit to split checkbox the camera image is adjusted to the particular split.

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8.5 Sequencer
The Sequencer function allows the pictures from various cameras to be displayed in a
defined order.

Note that
• that the defined “Display Sequence” will be displayed in the live mode single split only.

¾¾ Open the Sequencer dialog via Setup > System > Display > Sequencer.

Display Sequence
In the Cameras area all available cameras are indicated by a yellow button.

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¾¾ Note the explanations below.

¾¾ Select the tab of the required monitor.
¾¾ Click on the Cameras buttons in the required order.

The selected cameras are displayed in the Display Sequence area.

¾¾ Set the display time (in seconds) for each camera in using the cursor buttons.
¾¾ Make the required settings (see below).
¾¾ Click OK in order to save the settings.

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Event Switching
An interruption to the current sequencer can be defined by checking the Event Switching
checkboxes:

• Movement
An arbitrary camera can be defined to record using the Motion recording mode. If a
movement is detected (start recording) the live picture from this camera will be displayed
for 5 seconds. After this the sequencer will continue automatically.

• Contact
An arbitrary camera can be defined to record using the Contact recording mode. If a con-
tact is being triggered the live picture from this camera will be displayed for 5 seconds.
After this the sequencer will continue automatically.

Frame Rate
The Frame rate can be adjusted by using the dropdown menu under VGA/DVI monitor.
By reducing the frame rate for playback, the system load is reduced. This is more perfor-
mance for the recording. But at a very low frame rate (eg 1 fps) no more fluid playback is
possible.
The frame rate is automatically adjusted, if an external application (eg SMAVIA Viewing
Client) established a PRemote connection to the device. According to PRemote discon-
nection, the original settings are restored.

Remove Camera
¾¾ Click in the Display Sequence area on the camera number to remove a camera from
the sequence.

Lock Camera
A camera can be locked and thus removed from the display sequence of all monitors. The
camera can be selected either in the sequencer / live mode or in playback / live mode.

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¾¾ Click with the right mouse button on a camera button to lock the camera (blue).
¾¾ Click with the right mouse button on the camera button to release the camera.

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Special Features CVBS Monitors

The Name and Time settings allow to display additional camera information in a se-
quence of CVBS monitors.

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¾¾ Select from the Name dropdown box, what to display (Camera name or Camera de-
scription).
¾¾ Select from the Time dropdown box the rquired time format.

Sequencer settings can be stored and assigned to a monitor without leaving the dialog
via the “Assign” button.

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8.6 OSD Texts

Eight text boxes for 40 characters each can be defined using the OSD Texts option.
These will be displayed in the live image and will be saved with the image.

¾¾ Open the OSD Text Configuration dialog via Setup > System > Options
> OSD Texts.

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8.6.1 Enter Text

¾¾ Select the required camera.
¾¾ Click the Format section to enter the text boxes 1 – 8.

The virtual keyboard is displayed.

¾¾ Enter the text.

¾¾ Confirm with OK.

The text will be displayed in the appropriate line in the OSD Text Configuration dialog.

Note that
• the text may be 40 characters in length and be extended by inserted variables (see
below).
• no line breaks or special characters are possible.

8.6.2 Enter Variables

In addition to pure text, a text box can also output values such as the camera name or
the current time. These values are available in the form of variables (for example %C =
camera name) and can be integrated in any position in a text box.
The available variables are displayed in the OSD Text Configuration dialog in the form
of a table header tool tip.

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8.6.3 Set Position

The text boxes can be individually positioned in the display. In order to change the posi-
tion of text boxes 1 – 8, proceed as follows:

¾¾ Click on the Pos. x. / Pos. Y. section.

The current camera image is displayed.

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The text boxes are stacked, placed in the upper left corner.

¾¾ Move the relevant text boxes using drag and drop to the required positions.
¾¾ Confirm with OK.

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Note that
• the text fields are placeholders (the length does not correspond to the text length).
• it is possible that the text will be cut out at the right-hand edge of the split window.

8.6.4 Customize Display

The display (brightness, transparency, coluor) of the text boxes can be customized. Pro-
ceed as follows:

¾¾ Click in Brightness: 255, Transparency: 1 section.

The context menu is displayed.

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¾¾ Make the required settings (see below).

¾¾ Click OK in order to save the settings.
¾¾ Check the settings in the live image of the camera.

Set rightness
Adjusts the brightness of the text boxes.

Set Transparency
Adjusts the transparency of the text boxes.

Auto Change Color

With this option selected, the brightness and transparency is automatically adjusted.

Zoom (horiz./vert.)
With this option, the text field can be enlarged.

Apply to All Cameras

The settings can be applied with this option for text boxes of all cameras.

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9 Search Criteria

Data that are sent from external devices can be stored with the corresponding image and
displayed. The data can be analyzed by the search function over the SMAVIA Viewing
Client.

¾¾ Open the Search Items dialog via Setup > Recording > Search Criteria.

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¾¾ Note the explanations below.

¾¾ Enable the required search criteria.
¾¾ Confirm with OK.

The Seach Items Bewegungskoordinaten and Sedor data are activated automatically
if the option Image processing on recorder is deactivated (see „Image Processing on
recorder“ on page 42). These Search Items have to be active, in order to enable the
evaluation of the results of the analysis with SMAVIA Viewing Client.

Search
The data received from an external device are stored and are available for the advanced
search with the SMAVIA Viewing Client.

Live
Received data from an external device will be displayed briefly in the live image.

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10 Alarm Hosts

An alarm host is a receiver of messages and alarms that can be sent by a device. The in-
dividual configuration (connection type, message type or activity period) up to 8 receivers
takes place in the Alarm Hosts dialog.

¾¾ Open the Alarm-Hosts dialog via Setup > Network > Alarm Hosts.

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The “Apply” button saves current settings without closing the dialog with the “OK”.

10.1 Name
An alarm host name can be changed.

Note that the name of an alarm host can not be set individually if DHCP is enabled. The
name of an alarm host must always match the IP address or the host name of the receiv-
ing device.

¾¾ Open the Alarm-Hosts dialog via Setup > Network > Alarm Hosts.
¾¾ Select the required alarm host.
¾¾ Open the virtual keyboard next to the Change Name box.
¾¾ Enter a name without special characters.
¾¾ Confirm with OK.

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10.2 Connection
The definition of the connection type for an alarm host also defines the message format
and the usable receiver.

10.2.1 Ethernet
Each message is sent in a proprietary format (DaVid Protocol) to the alarm host over the
network. For the evaluation and management of messages is the software PGuard
advance available.

¾¾ Open the Alarm-Hosts dialog via Setup > Network > Alarm Hosts.
¾¾ Select the required alarm host.
¾¾ Select Ethernet as the Connection type.
¾¾ Open the Ethernet dialog with click on Connection.

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¾¾ Note the explanations below.

¾¾ Enter the required IP-Address of the alarm host.
¾¾ Set the duration (in seconds) of a connection attempt as the Timeout.
¾¾ Click OK in order to save the settings.

Timeout
If the Timeout has expired, the connection attempt is aborted. The Interval function
allows the connection attempt to restart (see below).

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10.2.2 SMTP
Each message is integrated as text into an email and sent over the network to the alarm
host. The evaluation of the messages can be done with an E-Mail client.

If a DNS server is configured for Internet access, a list with the most popular Internet
providers is available. If the relevant provider for E-mail sending is selected from this list,
the connection settings are configured automatically.

Subject and Message

The device message is integrated into the email. In addition, a subject and a message
can be defined for each alarm host. Both are sent with each email.

Attach Image
This option is relevant only to camera-related messages. If the option is enabled, the
corresponding image (JPEG) is sent as an attachment with the email.

¾¾ Open the Alarm-Hosts dialog via Setup > Network > Alarm Hosts.
¾¾ Select the required alarm host.
¾¾ Select SMTP as the Connection type.
¾¾ Open the Ethernet/SMTP dialog with click on the Connection button.

Abb. 10-3

Depending on the used SMTP server and its configuration a specific sender or authenti-
cation may be required.

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Configure Connection Automatically

The encryption process (“Security Layer”) set up by the provider is automatically config-
ured.

¾¾ Note the preceding explanations.

¾¾ Select from the Provider dropdown box the relevant provider.
¾¾ Enter the E-mail address of the Receiver.
¾¾ Enter the E-mail address of the Sender.
¾¾ Enter User name and Password.
¾¾ Enter Subject and Message if required.
¾¾ Enable the Attach image checkbox if required.
¾¾ Confirm with OK.

Configure Connection manually

¾¾ Note the preceding explanations.
¾¾ Select the used encryption method from the Security Layer dropdown box if required.
¾¾ Enable the Start TLS checkbox if required.
¾¾ Enter the IP address of the E-Mail server.
¾¾ Enter the Port number if required.
¾¾ Enter the E-mail address of the Receiver.
¾¾ Enter the E-mail address of the Sender.
¾¾ Enter User name and Password.
¾¾ Enter Subject and Message if required.
¾¾ Enable the Attach image checkbox if required.
¾¾ Confirm with OK.

If POP3 is used as the transmission method, check the checkbox “POP3” and configure
the credentials for the E-mail server in this area of the dialog.

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10.2.3 Interval
Sending a message may fail due to a faulty connection. In this case, the message is not
discarded. The Connection Interval dialog allows the definition of number and interval of
new connection attempts.

¾¾ Open the Alarm-Hosts dialog via Setup > Network > Alarm Hosts.
¾¾ Select the required alarm host.
¾¾ Click Interval.

The Connection Interval for X is displayed.

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¾¾ Note the explanations below.

¾¾ Make the required settings.
¾¾ Confirm with OK.

The recorder schould try to connect to the Alarm-Host

• constantly, in an interval of
The connection is constantly tried to establish at the specified interval (in seconds)
until it is successfully established and the message is sent.
• repeatedly, in an interval of
The connection is repeated tried to establish at the specified interval (in seconds)
until it is successfully established and the message is sent. But the attempts per
message can be limited to a certain number. Then the message is discarded.
• constantly, in an rising interval:
The connection is constantly tried to establish in a variable interval (in seconds) until
it is successfully established and the message is sent. For this purpose, an initial
interval (Min. interval) is determined, wich is continually increased by the selected
Rise factor to the maximum interval (Max. interval).

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10.2.4 Alternative
For each alarm host an alternative can be defined. The alternative alarm host is taken as
the receiver of a message if the original alarm host is not permanently accessible (see
section Interval).

¾¾ Open the Alarm-Hosts dialog via Setup > Network > Alarm Hosts.

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¾¾ Select the required alarm host.

¾¾ Select the required alternative alarm host under Alternative in the drop-down menu.

The alternative alarm host is displayed in the Alt. column.

10.2.5 Connection Check

The connection between SMAVIA Recording Server and an alarm host can be checked
by sending a test message. It can be a single test or a permanent test set up (at intervals
or at a specific time of day or week). A successful transfer can only be tested on the alarm
host with the evaluation and management software PGuard. The SMAVIA Recording
Server does not receive feedback.

Single Test
¾¾ Open the Alarm-Hosts dialog via Setup > Network > Alarm Hosts.
¾¾ Select the required alarm host.
¾¾ Click Alarm-Host check.

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The Alarm-host check configuration dialog is displayed.

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¾¾ Select the required countdown (immediately, 1, 2, 5 or 10 minutes) in the Send test

message area from the drop-down menu.
¾¾ Click Send in order to start the process.
¾¾ Click OK in order to close the dialog.

The test message is sent once after the countdown.

Interval Check
¾¾ Open the Alarm-Hosts dialog via Setup > Network > Alarm Hosts.
¾¾ Select the required alarm host.
¾¾ Click Alarm-Host check.

The Alarm-host check configuration dialog is displayed.

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¾¾ Enable the Send test message checkbox.

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¾¾ Enable the Interval option.

¾¾ Select the required Interval from the drop-down menu.
¾¾ Click OK in order to close the dialog.

The test message is sent continuously at the specified interval.

Point in Time Check

¾¾ Open the Alarm-Hosts dialog via Setup > Network > Alarm Hosts.
¾¾ Select the required alarm host.
¾¾ Click Alarm-Host check.

The Alarm-host check configuration dialog is displayed.

Abb. 10-8

¾¾ Enable the Send test message checkbox.

¾¾ Enable the Point in time option.
¾¾ Select the required option: Daily at or Weekly on.
¾¾ Set the required daily or weekly point in time.
¾¾ Click OK in order to close the dialog.

The test message is sent continuously at the specified point in time of the day or week.

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10.3 Messages
The relevant messages can be set separately for each alarm host.

Note that the individual messages are grouped into categories.

¾¾ Open the Alarm-Hosts dialog via Setup > Network > Alarm Hosts.
¾¾ Select the required alarm host.
¾¾ Click the Settings button at Messages.

The Messages dialog is displayed.

Abb. 10-9

¾¾ Note the explanations below.

¾¾ Enable the required messages.
¾¾ Confirm with OK.

The available messages are dependent on different software and hardware options. The
available functions are dependent on the respective version of the device, not the content
of the documentation.

Alarm
This message will be sent when the device moves to or ends the alarm state. The alarm
state is triggered by the Start alarm Contact IN function. It is stopped by the correspond-
ing Contact IN functions or after the alarm duration (10 seconds) is being expired.

Dongle messages
This message will be sent when the license dongle is not available / accessible.

Encoder failure
This message will be sent when the integrated video encoder reports an error.

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Event
This message will be sent when SMAVIA Recording Server starts recording a camera due
to a motion event.

External Source - Error

An external device sends an error message that is forwarded to the alarm host.

External Source - Info

An external device sends an status message that is forwarded to the alarm host.

Array contact
This message will be sent if the recording of a camera starts because of a Contact IN
function (Start recording (recording mode Contact)).

Camera contact
The message will be sent when the recording from any camera with a Contact IN function
(Camera start) starts.

Camera deactivation due to excess of the bit rate

This message will be sent when a camera is disabled for exceeding the allowable bit rate.

Camera failure
This message will be sent if a camera fails or is working again.

GOP size too big

This message is relevant for records with activated function Fixed recording duration.
A record may be defined such that it covers a certain time range. Various events may
cause a situation in which more storage space per screen is required. In individual cases,
the message GOP size is too big is sent. Do the recording settings are adjusted for per-
manent exceeding of the GOP size, the message Reconfiguration of the track... is sent
(see below).

HDD Errors
This message will be sent when a HDD read or write error is detected.

Housekeeping - Error
This message will be sent if the system monitoring (housekeeping) detects an event of
the category error.
Events of the category error are:
• The I/O board could not be put into operation.
• The I/O board is ready for operation.
• The display could not be put into operation.
• The display is ready for operation.
• The CPU temperature cannot be determined.
• The CPU temperature can be determined.
• The internal temperature cannot be determined.
• Error during determination of the internal temperature
• The internal temperature can be determined.
• The external temperature cannot be determined.

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• Error during determination of the external temperature.

• The external temperature can be determined.
• The revolution of the front fan cannot be determined.
• Error during determination of the revolution of the front fan.
• The revolution of the front fan can be determined.
• The front fan does not rotate anymore.
• The front fan rotates again.
• The revolution of the rear fan cannot be determined.
• Error during determination of the revolution of the rear fan.
• The revolution of the rear fan can be determined.
• The rear fan does not rotate anymore.
• The rear fan rotates again.
• The revolution of the HDD fan cannot be determined.
• Error during determination of the revolution of the HDD fan.
• The revolution of the HDD fan can be determined.
• The HDD fan does not rotate anymore.
• The HDD fan rotates again.
• The housing screw has been loosened.
• The housing screw has been screwed in.
• The housing cover has been opened.
• The housing cover has been closed.
• Power supply unit 1 failed.
• Power supply unit 1 is operational again.
• Power supply unit 2 failed.
• Power supply unit 2 is operational again.

Housekeeping - Sabotage
This message will be sent if the system monitoring (housekeeping) detects an event of
the category sabotage.
Events of the category sabotage are:
• The BNC terminal has been removed.
• The BNC terminal is ready for operation.

Housekeeping - System monitoring

This message will be sent if the system monitoring (housekeeping) detects an event of
the category info.
Events of the category info are:
• The internal temperature is in the upper/lower/normal range.
• The external temperature is in the upper/lower/normal range.
• The CPU temperature is in the upper/lower/normal range.
• The average system temperature is in the upper/lower/normal range.
• The internal/external/CPU or average system temperature has reached the upper limit.
The device will be shut down.
• The revolution of the front fan is too high/too low/normal.
• The revolution of the rear fan is too high/too low/normal.
• The revolution of the HDD fan is too high/too low/normal.

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No recording
This message will be sent if no recording is triggered in a particular track in a defined
period. Relevant are cameras/tracks with the recording mode Motion or Contact. The
appropriate configuration is done in System > Options > Recording monitoring.

Minimum recording period undercut

This message will be sent if the Min. storage period function detects an error. A track/
recording can be defined to cover a certain period normally. Various events can cause a
situation when more images have to be recorded or more memory capacity is required.
If these events occur permanently the defined Min. storage period can be under-run.
The function assumes an error in this case and can trigger displaying of a system mes-
sage and/or sending of an alarm host message.

RAID Error
This message will be sent if the internal (software) RAID system detects an error.

Reconfiguration of the track due to permanent overshooting of the GOP size

This message is relevant for recordings with activated Fixed recording duration func-
tion.
A recording can be defined to cover a certain period. Various events can cause a situation
where more memory capacity per image is required. In a single case the message GOP
size too big will be sent. If the recording settings have to be adopted because of per-
manent exceeding of the GOP size, the message Reconfiguration of the track due to
permanent overshooting of the GOP size will be sent.

SEDOR Alarm - User defined

This message will be sent if SEDOR® detects a user defined event on a camera.

SEDOR Alarm - Theft

This message will be sent if SEDOR® detects that for example a piece of art has been
moved oder stolen.

SEDOR Alarm - Number plate

This message will be sent if SEDOR® detects a corresponding number plate.

SEDOR Alarm - Object detection

This message will be sent if SEDOR® detects a predefined object according to the set-
tings.

SEDOR Alarm - Sabotage

This message will be sent if SEDOR® detects a sabotage event on a camera (defocusing,
turning, covering).

SEDOR Alarm - Jam

This message will be sent if SEDOR® detects that vehicles form a traffic jam in a certain
area, according to the defined parameters.

SEDOR Alarm - Counting event

This message will be sent if SEDOR® triggers a counting event according to the defined
parameters.

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SEDOR Error
This message will be sent if SEDOR® detects an internal error.

Sensor contact
The message will be sent when the sensor (sensor card SK6) detects movement and
thereby triggers a recording.

Secure track saved

This message will be sent if a secure track is saved from being overwritten. It is irrelevant
which event (Alarm or Contact IN) triggers the saving function.

Overflow exceeded
This message will be sent if more then 80 % of the video memory is occupied.

Overflow undercut
This message will be sent if the occupation of the video memory is less than 80 % again
(for example when tracks have been deleted).

System
This message will be sent in case of certain errors in the complete system or if status
messages of a system component arrive:
• Camera failure
• Write or read fault error of a HDD
• Unknown software problem, application does not react or reacts only very slowly
• Housekeeping error event
• Error message of UPS
• Initialization error
• RAID (internal) error

UPS
The uninterruptible power supply unit (UPS) sends a message that is forwarded to the
alarm host.

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10.4 Timer
After activation (see below) the messages are sent at any time (24/7) to the alarm host.
Notwithstanding this default, the active time can also be limited.

¾¾ Open the Alarm-Hosts dialog via Setup > Network > Alarm Hosts.

Abb. 10-10

¾¾ Select the required alarm host.

¾¾ Enable the Timer active checkbox.
¾¾ Finally, click Settings next to the checkbox.

The Timer dialog is displayed.

Abb. 10-11

At first, the messages are constantly (24/7) active. Each box marks a time range by 15
minutes.

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¾¾ Select the Inactive setting.

¾¾ Mark the required inactive periods using drag and drop.
¾¾ Finally, click OK in order to save the settings.

These settings are permanently active (24/7).

In order to set also exceptions for certain days, proceed as follows:

¾¾ Enable the Exceptions option.

First, all days are active.

Abb. 10-13

¾¾ Select the required month / week / day from the calendar.

¾¾ Select the required option: active / inactive.
¾¾ Mark the required time periods using drag and drop.

The exceptions are displayed in the Exceptions box.

¾¾ Finally, click OK in order to save the settings.

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10.5 Activation
After completing the configuration the alarm host must be enabled.

¾¾ Open the Alarm-Hosts dialog via Setup > Network > Alarm Hosts.

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¾¾ Select the required alarm host.

¾¾ Enable the checkbox in the Active column.
¾¾ Proceed analogous for all required alarm hosts.
¾¾ Finally, click OK in order to save the settings.

10.6 Import / Export Settings

The network parameters of the alarm hosts can be exported and thus saved. These set-
tings can be restored by importing.

10.6.1 Export
Proceed as follows to export the network parameters of alarm hosts:

¾¾ Open the Export network files dialog via Setup > Network > Import / Export
> Export.

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¾¾ Click Search....

The file manager of the operating system is displayed.

¾¾ Select the required storage directory.

¾¾ Confirm the save dialog from the file manager.

The file will be exported and stored.

10.6.2 Import
Proceed as follows to restore network parameters of alarm hosts by importing.

¾¾ Open the Export network files dialog via Setup > Network > Import / Export
> Import.

Abb. 10-16

¾¾ Click Search....

The file manager of the operating system is displayed.

¾¾ Select the required storage directory of the required file.

¾¾ Select the required file.
¾¾ Confirm the open dialog from the file manager.

The network parameters are imported and restored.

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11 Reference Images

The reference image memory is used to compare image quality and camera perspective
revisions. Thus can be determined, whether the lens has been adjusted or the camera
has been mechanically modified in the position.
The images stored at any given time are called a reference image set.

11.1 Create New Reference Image Set

¾¾ Open the Reference Image Memory dialogue via Setup > Recording
> Reference Images.

Abb. 11-1

¾¾ Click New.

The virtual keyboard is displayed.

¾¾ Enter the required name for the new reference image set.
¾¾ Confirm with OK.

Abb. 11-2

The reference image set is automatically created and displayed with date and time in the
Memory Selection field.

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In the Preview window, the stored images from the connected cameras will be displayed.
In order to create further reference image sets, proceed analogously as described above.

The storage volume of the reference image memory is limited to a maximum of 1000
images. This corresponds to approximately 41 image sets with 24 cameras connected.

11.2 Image Comparison

For comparison a reference image set with the current images of cameras, open the
Reference Image Memory dialog.

Abb. 11-3

¾¾ Select a image set in the Memory Selection field.

¾¾ Click View.

The images of the reference image set are displayed in the Preview field.

¾¾ Mark the image of the required camera in the Preview field.

The Reference Image Memory dialog is hidden.

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The reference image is displayed.

Abb. 11-4

In order to switch between the stored reference image and the current image of the cam-
era use the buttons Ref Pic and Live.

¾¾ Click Close in order to close the dialog.

The Reference Image Memory dialog is displayed again.

11.3 Delete
Because of the storage volume of the reference image memory is limited, the oldest refer-
ence image sets should be deleted.

¾¾ Open the Reference Image Memory dialog via Setup > Recording
> Reference Images.

Abb. 11-5

¾¾ Select the required reference image set in the Memory Selection field.

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¾¾ Click Delete.
¾¾ Confirm the subsequent info dialog.
¾¾ Click OK in order to close the dialog.

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12 Serial Interface

The serial interface allows the connection and the communication with external devices.

12.1 Setting
¾¾ Open the Serial Interfaces dialog via Setup > Interfaces > Serial.

Abb. 12-1

¾¾ Select the relevant Interface.

¾¾ Select the relevant Function.
¾¾ Set the connection parameter if required.
¾¾ Finally, confirm with OK.

12.2 Functions
The available messages are dependent on different software and hardware options. The
available functions are dependent on the respective version of the device, not the content
of the documentation.

None
The interface is deactivated.

Commanding
This function allows the device to be controlled by an external application / device via
the serial interface (DaVid protocol). Control commands are only received, however, no
confirmation is returned.

Commanding with Acknowledgement

This function allows the device to be controlled by an external application/device via the
serial interface (DaVid protocol). Control commands are received and a confirmation is
returned.

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Transparent Data Channel/Direct Camera Control

Using this function data can be sent via the device to another device. The data then arrive
at the receiver in exactly the same form as they were sent by the transmitter (transparent
data channel).
This is used, for example, to send control signals from SMAVIA Viewing Client via LAN
to the device. This then forwards them to a controllable camera via the serial port. In the
opposite direction, confirmation signals from the camera are read at the serial port and
sent via LAN to SMAVIA Viewing Client.

DNI (external System)

This setting allows to connect an external system, for example a cash dispenser, an ac-
cess control system or a Huth-class, with a Dallmeier Network Interface (DNI-1).

USV
This functions enables communication with an independent power supply source.
Messages of the independent power source (for example loading status of the battery)
can be sent to the device for evaluation and/or processing.

DNI (camera control)

This function enables to connect an external control panel or a dome camera using a
Dallmeier Network interface (DNI-1).

External Source
This function has been implemented for specially adopted external devices. It can receive
error and info messages from an external device and forward them to an alarm host. The
alarm host messages External Source - Info and External Source - Error have to be
activated in addition.

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13 Contact IN

The Contact IN function allows external devices via the Contact IN interface to trigger
contact events.

13.1 Global and Camera Contacts

First of all only the freely configurable global contacts will be displayed.
The camera-related contact inputs are displayed if you check the Show camera con-
tacts checkbox.

¾¾ Open the Contact IN dialog via Setup > Interfaces > Contact IN.

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The camera contacts are preset in Start camera. Therefore the recording of the relevant
camera is started if the required recording settings have been made.
If the recording of a camera should not be made using the Contact recording mode, the
function can be changed in the same way as the global contacts.

13.2 Make and Brake Contact Functions

First of all only the configuration of the make contact function (Function n.o.) of the con-
tact inputs will be displayed. The functions that are executed when the contact switches
(normally when it closes) are defined here.
In addition, however, functions can also be defined that are executed when the contact is
released (normally when it is opened).
The configuration of functions for the brake contact function (Function n.c.) is displayed
when activating the checbox show Function n.c..

¾¾ Open the Contact IN dialog via Setup > Interfaces > Contact IN.

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¾¾ Enable the show Function n.c. checkbox.

The configuration for the Function n.c. is displayed.

13.3 Settings
Every contact input can be assigned four functions for the Function n.o. and the Func-
tion n.c.. These are executed in order when the contact is switched or released.

¾¾ Open the Contact IN dialog via Setup > Interfaces > Contact IN.

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¾¾ Enable the show Function n.c. checkbox if required.

¾¾ Enable the Show camera contacts checkbox if required.
¾¾ Left-click the required Function.
¾¾ Select the required functions from the dropdown menu (see below).
¾¾ Proceed analogous for all other functional assignments.
¾¾ Finally, click OK in order to save the settings.

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Contact Parameters
Some functions allows to enter additional parameters (see below). This can be seen by
the orange button that appears automatically in the function selection.

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¾¾ Click the P button in order to activate the parameter settings of the function.

Assigning of triggers
There are three possible ways to trigger the contact event.

• DaVid Protokoll (Ethernet)

¾¾ Activate the IP chebox to trigger the contact event via an external application over the
DaVid protocol (Ethernet)

• Contakt IN Interface
¾¾ Activate the HW checkbox to trigger the contact event via the Contact IN Interface of
the appliance.

• Ethernet I/O Interface

¾¾ Click the P button in the I/O Interface column to trigger the contact event via Ethernet
I/O Interface.

13.4 Functions
The following functions can be selected:

None
No function selected.

Shut down recorder

The appliance will be shut down.

Start alarm
This function activates the alarm state of the recorder.

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Stop alarm
The device is in alarm state. The contact function Stop alarm allows the alarm to be
stopped before the end of the alarm duration (10 seconds).

Save Secure Tracks (all)

All security tracks are saved.

Activate Sequenzer
With this function, the sequencer is activated.

Extend alarm
The device is in alarm state. If the Extend alarm contact function is triggered before the
end of the alarm duration (10 seconds), the alarm state will be extended indefinitely (or
until the corresponding track is full).
The alarm state can then only be stopped by the Stop alarm contact function.

Delete alarm
The last alarm state can be undone. This function triggers the discontinuation of a mes-
sage to an alarm host. In this case, can be set a binary value (input binary, decimal or
hexadecimal value) in the Contact Parameters dialog. This is sent with the message and
can be freely interpreted by the alarm host.

Send message with value

This function triggers the discontinuation of a message to an alarm host. In this case, can
be set a binary value (input binary, decimal or hexadecimal value) in the Contact Param-
eters dialog. This is sent with the message and can be freely interpreted by the alarm
host.

Start recording (recording mode Contact)

This function is preset at camera contacts. It starts recording on one or more cameras
that are defined with Contact recording mode.

Stop recording (recording mode Contact)

This function stops each recording that is still active (timer can be expired) that was trig-
gered by Start recording (recording mode Contact).

Quit pause of all alarm-hosts

This contact function allows to activate all configured alarm hosts. This contact function
is no counterpart to the Pause all active alarm-hosts contact function. It does not matter if
the alarm host was deactivated by Pause all active alarm-hosts or before.

Pause all active alarmhosts

This contact function allows to deactivate all configured and activated alarm hosts. No
messages are sent to the alarm hosts until the Quit pause of all alarm-hosts contact
function is triggered. In this case, can be set a binary value (input binary, decimal or hexa-
decimal value) in the Contact Parameters dialog. This is sent with the message and can
be freely interpreted by the alarm host.

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Pause recording (all recording modes)

This function stops any ongoing recording (timer may have expired), that has been
triggered by the function Start recording (recording mode Contact). In the Contact
Parameters dialog can be set to which alarm host the message is sent.

Quit recording pause (all recording modes)

This function starts/activates each recording that was stopped by Pause recording (all
recording modes). The recording mode of the camera does not play a role for this func-
tion. However, attention must be paid to the fact that a recording may not occur imme-
diately with recording modes Contact or Motion detection. In the Contact Parameters
dialog can be set to which alarm host the message is sent.

Start recording camera (recording mode Contact)

This function starts the recording of one camera that is defined with recording mode Con-
tact. In this case, can be set a binary value (input binary, decimal or hexadecimal value)
in the Contact Parameters dialog. This is sent with the message and can be freely inter-
preted by the alarm host.

Stop recording camera (recording mode Contact)

This function stops any ongoing recording (timer may have expired) which was triggered
by the Start camera function.

Live-display camera
This function enables the live viewing of the relevant camera.

Disable remote access (LAN, ISDN, Modem)

This contact function breaks all active connections of applications or users that do not
have the right Network access with contact. New connection requests are rejected.
This has no impact on users defined as administrators. This user group has always all
rights. In the Contact Parameters dialog can be set to which cameras remote access
should be prevented.

Enable remote access (LAN, ISDN, Modem)

This function cancels restrictions by the Disable remote access (LAN, ISDN, modem)
contact function. In the Contact Parameters dialog can be defined which cameras
should be allowed for remote access again.

Dome / UTC camera - move towards saved position

This function allows to approach the stored positions of dome cameras. In the Contact
Parameters dialog can be determined which cameras are relevant and which mode they
should be switched.

Split Rotation
With this function, the split views are changed in the order defined in the system at each
contact.

Reboot
This function allows to restart the SMAVIA Recording Server appliance.

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Switch Recording Quality

This function switches the recording quality to High Quality. Which camera is relevant
can be defined in the Contact Parameters dialog. Every activated camera can be select-
ed. It does not matter if the camera is connected or configured for recording.

Reset Recording Quality

This function switches the recording quality to Normal Quality. Which camera is relevant
can be defined in the Contact Parameters dialog. Every activated camera can be select-
ed. It does not matter if the camera is connected or configured for recording.

Dome - send PTZ escape command

This function allows to stop a automatic tour of a PTZ camera.

SEDOR Arm / Disarm

With this function you can arm or disarm SEDOR globally, or track-wise.

For more elaborate notes on the topic of (de-)activation dependent on parameters, refer
to the handout “Deactivation of analysis applications”.

13.5 Configuration of Camera-Related Contacts

The camera-related contact inputs can be freely configured as Makers or Breakers.

¾¾ Open the Camera Contacts dialog via Setup > Interfaces > Camera Contacts.

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¾¾ Make the required settings.
¾¾ Click OK in order to save the settings.

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14 Relays OUT

The relays allow the event based control of external devices.

14.1 Setting
¾¾ Open the Relay dialog via Setup > Interfaces > Relay OUT.

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¾¾ Set the triggering event as the Function.

¾¾ Switch on the time controlled hold time with Timer if required.
¾¾ Set the hold time as Timer Time/Sec. if required.
¾¾ Set the relay Type.
¾¾ Finally, confirm with OK.

14.2 Functions
The available functions of the interface depend on various software and hardware op-
tions. The scope of functions depends on the ordered version, not on the content of the
documentation.

None
No function selected.

Recorder in Alarm Select

This function switches and holds the relay when the device is in alarm state.
The alarm state is triggered by the Start alarm contact IN function. It is stopped by the
corresponding contact IN functions.
The behavior of the relay corresponds to the Alarm LED of the device.

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System Error
The relay is switched in case of certain errors in the complete system or if status messag-
es of a system component arrive.
• Camera failure
• Write or read fault error of a HDD
• Unknown software problem, device does not react or reacts only very slowly
• Housekeeping error event
• Error message of UPS
• Initialization error
• RAID (internal) error

The relay is held until the system error is eliminated.

The time for which the relay is held can also be set via the Timer.

The behavior of the relay corresponds to the Error LED of the device.

Start Recording by Image Comparison Event

The relay is switched if recording of a camera is triggered by motion detection.
The time for which the relay is held must be set via the Timer (eg 1 second).

More than 80 % of a Track Occupied

This function does not make any sense under the standard configuration since tracks are
defined as ring buffers, and therefore cannot be overwritten. The definition of a track as
permanent storage and of the corresponding percent value is done by changing internal
parameters. Please contact the Dallmeier support team, if necessary.
This function switches the relay if more than X % of the reserved disk space of a track
(permanent storage) are occupied.
The relay is held until the track is deleted.
The time for which the relay is held can also be set via the Timer.

More that 80 % of the Secure Tracks Occupied

This function switches the relay if more the 80 % of the defined/reserved secure tracks
have been protected against overwriting.
The relay is held until a sufficient number of tracks has been released.
The time for which the relay is held can also be set via the Timer.

Start Recording by Image Contact IN

This relay is switched if the recording of a camera is triggered by a Contact IN function
(Start recording camera (one caymera, recording mode Contact)). The time for which
the relay is held must be set via the Timer (eg 1 second).

Error on Writing / Reading onto HDD

The relay is switched if an error (read/write) occurs during HDD access.
The relay is held until it is possible again to read or write.
The time for which the relay is held can also be set via the Timer.

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Writing / Reading onto HDD

This relay function allows to represent the HDD access.
The relay is switched and held directly before the HDD access (read/write). The relay is
reset after the HDD access.

The behavior of the relay corresponds to the Record LED of the device.

Remote Control Through PView

This function allows the relay to be remote-controlled via an external software (eg SMA-
VIA Viewing Client). It is switched, held or reset according to the commandos entered in
the software.
The time for which the relay is held can also be set via the Timer.

SEDOR® Sabotage-Event
The relay is switched if SEDOR® detects a sabotage event on a camera (defocusing,
turning, covering).
The time for which the relay is held must be set via the Timer.

Housekeeping Sabotage-Event
The relay is switched if the system monitoring (housekeeping) detects an event of the cat-
egory sabotage.
Events of the category sabotage are:
• The BNC terminal has been removed.
• The BNC terminal is ready for operation.

The relay is held until the system monitoring defines the status as normal.
The time for which the relay is held can also be set via the Timer.

Housekeeping Info-Event
The relay is switched if the system monitoring (housekeeping) detects an event of the
category info.
Events of the category info are:
• The internal temperature is in the upper /lower/normal range.
• The external temperature is in the upper/lower/normal range.
• The CPU temperature is in the upper/lower/normal range.
• The average system temperature is in the upper/lower/normal range.
• The internal/external/CPU temperature average system temperature has reached the
upper limit. The device dialog will be shut down.
• The revolution of the front fan is too high/too low/normal.
• The revolution of the rear fan is too high/too low/normal.
• The revolution of the HDD fan is too high/too low/normal.

The relay is held until the system monitoring defines the status as normal.
The time for which the relay is held can also be set via the Timer.

Housekeeping Error-Event
The relay is switched if the system monitoring (housekeeping) detects an event of the cat-
egory error.
Events of the category error are:

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• The I/O board could not be put into operation.

• The I/O board is ready for operation.
• The display could not be put into operation.
• The display is ready for operation.
• The CPU temperature cannot be determined.
• The CPU temperature can be determined.
• The internal temperature cannot be determined.
• Error during determination of the internal temperature.
• The internal temperature can be determined.
• The external temperature cannot be determined.
• Error during determination of the external temperature.
• The external temperature can be determined.
• The revolution of the front fan cannot be determined.
• Error during determination of the revolution of the front fan.
• The revolution of the front fan can be determined.
• The front fan does not rotate anymore.
• The front fan rotates again.
• The revolution of the rear fan cannot be determined.
• Error during determination of the revolution of the rear fan.
• The revolution of the rear fan can be determined.
• The rear fan does not rotate anymore.
• The rear fan rotates again.
• The housing screw has been loosened.
• The housing screw has been screwed in.
• The housing cover has been opened.
• The housing cover has been closed.
• Power supply unit 1 failed.
• Power supply unit 1 is operational again.
• Power supply unit 2 failed.
• Power supply unit 2 is operational again.

The relay is held until the system monitoring defines the status as normal.
The time for which the relay is held can also be set via the Timer.

Housekeeping Event
The relay is switched if the system monitoring (housekeeping) detects an event of the cat-
egories (sabotage, info or error).
The relay is held until the system monitoring defines the status as normal.
The time for which the relay is held can also be set via the Timer.

SEDOR® All Cameras and Events

The relay is switched on every SEDOR® event.

SEDOR® Sabotage-Event
The relay is switched if SEDOR® detects a sabotage event on a camera (defocusing,
turning, covering).
The time for which the relay is held must be set via the Timer.

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15 Optional Functions

15.1 Signal Loop Through

This funtion is only available for analog cameras.

The video inputs on the device can be terminated by software with a resistance of
75 ohm. This is necessary to prevent falsifications of the video signal (signal level, color,
brightness, etc.).
In the default configuration, all the cameras of the device are terminated. No other set-
tings are required.
If the camera signal is forwarded (signal loop through) to another device (for example a
recorder or monitor) the termination of the appropriate video input must be cancelled.

¾¾ Open the Camera Termination dialog via Setup > System > Camera Termination.

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¾¾ Set the termination of the relevant video input to Off.

¾¾ Confirm with OK.

15.2 PRemote
This function requires an activation. This is optional available.

Normally the image will be transferred via the LAN or WAN in recording format H.264.
However, this can result in errors during playback caused by an external application (for
example in SMAVIA Viewing Client) if the available bandwidth is too low.
In this case the external application can request the picture data using the PRemote
recording function (if this has been enabled).
The PRemote function makes image and audio data available to external applications in
a format that requires less bandwidth and can also be scaled (MPEG4 rather than H.264).
This makes it possible to achieve fluid playback even with low bandwidth although a loss
of image quality must be accepted in this case.
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and the corresponding external application (eg SMAVIA Viewing Client) via the Ethernet.
Therefore, only the used Audio IN interface must be set on the device.

¾¾ Open the PRemote settings dialog via Setup > Interfaces > PRemote.

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¾¾ Enable the Use audio for PRemote checkbox if required.

¾¾ Select the source of the audio signal (Line in / Microphone) of the intercom if re-
quired.
¾¾ Set the microphone volume with the slider below Level IN.
¾¾ Set the level for the audio output with the slider under Audio OUT.
¾¾ Set the maximum bandwidth with the slider under Max. bandwidth or enter this in the
kBPS box.
¾¾ Activate the Max.1 connection checkbox to allow one connection only.
¾¾ Activate the Priority Control checkbox to set priority for administrators, when access-
ing the appliance via Premote.

If Priority Control is activated, other connections will be termintated when an administrator

is logging in.

¾¾ Choose which user groups have the right to view the secondary PRemote connection
via the radio buttons Administrators and all users of the same group and All users.
¾¾ Click OK in order to save the settings.

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16 HDD Management

The Harddisk Management dialog displays all in the appliance installed or externally
connected hard disks and drives. In addition, single disks can be released or blocked for
recording.

All hard disk drives are enabled for recording in the default configuration.

¾¾ Open the Harddisk Management dialog via Setup > Recording

> HDD Management.

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The various drives are displayed separately by category (bus system) in a structure tree.
The total capacity available for recording is shown at the top right.

¾¾ Enable / disable a checkbox in the Rec column, to release a hard disks for recording or
to block them.
¾¾ Click OK in order to save the settings.

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RAID Systems
RAID Systems activate an additional dropdown box in the upper part of the dialog.

NOTICE

Data loss!
After changing the settings to a RAID, all previous recordings will be
deleted.

The device must be run with HDDs of identical construction and capacity. The system
automatically recognizes HDDs of different manufactors or series and labels them as unfit
for use. It displays an according GUI warning at each start. Unfit HDDs are marked with
an exaclamation mark in the Info dialog and on the display.

For further information on the topic of HDDs please refer to the handout „RAID status“
and the whitepaper „HDD Lifetime & RAID Systems.

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It is possible to deactivate RAID. The various HDD’s must be activated manually for re-
cording, as described above.
Depending on the type and number of internal and external HDD’s (eg DAS-4 Eco), RAID
1 or RAID 5 can also be activated. In this case the HDD’s are activated automatically and
no manual settings can be made.

¾¾ To change the configuration, select one of the options offered.

¾¾ Click the OK button in order to save the settings.

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17 Protect/Release Tracks

17.1 Protect Tracks

Recorded tracks can be protected from being overwritten, in order to save or analyze
them later. Protected tracks are intended for the short time storage of the respective ma-
terial only. When protecting a track, at least 2 data packets have to remain unprotected
for each respective camera, in order for the ring puffer to work properly.

¾¾ Open Recording > Protect Tracks, in order to create or manage protected tracks.

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¾¾ Click New.

The Protect Track dialog opens.

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¾¾ Choose a Track from the drop-down list.

¾¾ Add a Description, no longer than 25 characters.

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¾¾ Set a Starttime and an Endtime.

Note that, while the set up interval is protected in any case, Starttime and Endtime are
somewhat exceeded, due to package size.

¾¾ Confirm with OK.

The track is now protected.

17.2 Release Tracks

When a protected track is no longer needed, it has to be released, so its space is avail-
able for recording again.

¾¾ Open Recording > Protect Tracks.

¾¾ Click the necessary track.
¾¾ Click Release.

The chosen track is no longer protected.

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18 Video Content Analysis (VCA)

The SMAVIA appliance continuously receives the results of the VCA analysis functions
as event messages with the corresponding metadata in addition to the recorded video
stream.

The appliance uses the received motion events to control the recording of the video
stream in the Motion Detection mode. Furthermore, the received event messages are
stored with the corresponding metadata in a database and kept for evaluation with
SMAVIA Viewing Client.

18.1 Settings
The SMAVIA Appliance recognizes a camera that is equipped with the new VCA technol-
ogy during the camera test. After deactivating the option Image processing on recorder
(see „Image Processing on recorder“ on page 42) all the necessary settings for storing
and providing analysis events and metadata are made automatically. All other settings,
such as the configuration of the Motion Detection recording mode, can be performed as
usual.

The appliance automatically makes all necessary settings. Observe the following descrip-
tions in case of manual modification of the settings.

18.1.1 Image Processing

The camera test can be started after entering the login data with the Test button. If the
camera is equipped with the VCA technology, the appliance will release the check box
Image processing on recorder and allow for the deactivation of this option. The appli-
ance then uses the analysis data of the camera.

Abb. 18-1

The option Image processing on recorder and the Analysis data of the camera cannot
be used at the same time.

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18.1.2 Data Storage

After deactivating the option Image processing on recorder, the Storage of the anal-
ysis data in the database is activated automatically. This setting is displayed in the
Recording Settings dialog in the Analysis column by a blue button.

Abb. 18-2

In this example, data storage is activated for camera number 9 (button SmartFinder in
blue) and deactivated for all other cameras (button SmartFinder in gray).

The storage of the analysis data has to be activated in order to enable the evaluation of
the analysis results with SMAVIA Viewing Client.

18.1.3 Search Items

In the last step of the automatic configuration, the search items Movement coordinates
and Sedor data are activated for the evaluation with the SMAVIA Viewing Client.

This setting releases the use of the stored analysis data for the client software. In this
example, these options are shown in the last two lines.

Abb. 18-3

The search items Movement coordinates and Sedor data have to be activated in order
to enable the evaluation of the analysis results with SMAVIA Viewing Client.

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19 Optional Periphery

External devices (DAS-4 Eco storage system, VSC controller, etc.) can be connected to
the appliance and configured accordingly.

19.1 Storage
The Dallmeier DAS-4 Eco external storage systems can be connected to the device in
order to increase the storage capacity.

Note that
• the device must be equipped with the corresponding hardware (SATA2/FibreChannel
interface).
• the communication between device and storage system via the serial interface is not
supported.

Detailed descriptions for the connection and configuration of the DAS-4 Eco are provided
in the corresponding documentations.

19.2 DNI
The DNI-1 Dallmeier network interface is a wide-ranging data interface that is connected
to the device serial interface. It allows the receipt of data from an external system or the
camera control (dome, PTZ) via the user interface of the device.

Note the detailed description in the documentation “DNI-1 – Installation and Configura-
tion”.

19.2.1 DNI – External System

An external system (for example a cash dispenser, access control system or cash desk
system) can be connected to the device via a DNI. This allows the data from the external
system (for example sort code, time that a door was opened or amount of a cash desk
transaction) can be displayed in the live picture and saved with that picture.

Interface
After connecting the DNI the serial interface must be configured accordingly.

¾¾ Open the Serial Interfaces dialog via Setup > Interfaces > Serial.

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¾¾ Select the COM port to which the DNI is connected as the Interface.
¾¾ Set DNI (external system) as the function.
¾¾ Confirm with OK.

Protocol
The next step is to configure the DNI itself.

¾¾ Open the Dallmeier Network Interface dialog via Setup > Interfaces > DNI Setup.

Abb. 19-2

¾¾ First open the data for the DNI Network by clicking on Read.
¾¾ Mark the relevant DNI in the Network box.
¾¾ Select the required Protocol.
¾¾ Configure the DNI by clicking on Program.
¾¾ Confirm with OK.

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Display of data in SMAVIA Viewing Client

Data provided by an external device, for example a cash dispenser, access control sys-
tem or cash desk system, can be displayed in the live picture of SMAVIA Viewing Client.
While doing so, one accepts a delay of about one second during the image transmission.
In order to use this function, the checkbox Data-Split (SVC) has to be activated for the
respective camera.

¾¾ Open Recording > Cameras / Tracks.

¾¾ Activate the Data-Split (SVC) checkbox.
¾¾ Confirm with OK.

19.2.2 DNI – Camera Control

A controllable camera (dome, PTZ camera) can be connected to the device via a DNI.
This allows the dome or tilt and turn head of a camera to be controlled using the control
interface of the device.

Interface
After connecting the DNI the serial interface must be configured accordingly.

¾¾ Open the Serial Interfaces dialog via Setup > Interfaces > Serial.

Abb. 19-3

¾¾ Select the COM port to which the DNI is connected as the Interface.
¾¾ Set DNI (camera control) as the Function.
¾¾ Confirm with OK.

Protocol
The next step is to configure the DNI itself.

¾¾ Open the Camera Control dialog via Setup > Interfaces > Camera Control.

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¾¾ First open the data for the DNI Network by clicking on Read.
¾¾ Mark the relevant DNI.
¾¾ Select the required Protocol.
¾¾ Configure the DNI by clicking on Program.
¾¾ Confirm with OK.

Identification
In the third step the appropriate camera must be identified as controllable.

¾¾ Open the Recording Settings dialog via Setup > Recording > Cameras/Tracks.

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¾¾ Right-click in the Control column on the relevant button.

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The Recording Settings dialog is displayed.

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¾¾ Click DNI....

The camera is now ready for the control over DNI.

Note the detailed description in the documentation “DNI-1 – Installation and Configura-
tion”.

19.3 UPS
The use of a UPS (uninterruptible power supply) allows the device to be operated without
problems even in the case of temporary power cuts. In addition the device can receive and
display the status messages from a UPS connected via a USB port of the serial interface.

NOTICE

Potential malfunction of the UPS!

¾¾ Use only the cables provided by the manufacturer of the UPS.

The corresponding serial interface must be configured first, if a serial UPS is connected.

¾¾ Open the UPS dialog via Setup > Interfaces > UPS.

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¾¾ Activate the Enable UPS checkbox.

¾¾ Select the Manufacturer.

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¾¾ Select the connected Model.

¾¾ Select the used Cable if required.
¾¾ Confirm with OK.

NOTICE

Potential malfunction of the data transmission (serial UPS).

¾¾ Set the UPS Model with the used Cable if required.

19.4 VSC
A Dallmeier VSC-1 (Video System controller) control station for dome / PTZ cameras can
be connected.
Selection and control of the camera is done on the control station, displaying of the
images on a monitor. The Video System Controller dialog allows the specification of the
monitor and the split type that will be used. These settings are valid in every mode (with
or without login).
Additionally the dialog allows the specification of the permission to use the control sta-
tion in Sequencer / Live mode (without login). This is done by adopting the permissions of
a user group.

¾¾ Open the Video System Controller dialog via Setup > System > VSC.

Abb. 19-8

¾¾ Set the relevant Monitor.

¾¾ Set the Split type.
¾¾ Set the Permission for the Sequencer / Live mode.
¾¾ Confirm with OK.

The permission “Other Permissions/Camera control” of the relevant user group has to be
activated separately in the “User Management”.

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19.5 Serial PTZ Cameras

Suitable Dallmeier dome cameras (DCCP protocol) can be connected and controlled via
the RS485 serial interface.

¾¾ Connect the dome camera as described.

¾¾ Commission the system as described.

First the serial interface must be configured.

¾¾ Open the Serial Interface dialog via Setup > Interfaces > Serial.
¾¾ Select RS485 as Interface.
¾¾ Set the required parameter.
¾¾ Finally, confirm with OK.

The allocation of the control to the relevant cameras is made in the Recording Settings
dialog.

¾¾ Open the Recording Settings dialog via Setup > Recording > Cameras/Tracks.

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¾¾ Left-click the relevant control button.

¾¾ Select the relevant interface if required.

The Control function is activated for the corresponding camera. The setting of the con-
nec-tion type is made in the Recording Settings (sub-)dialog.

¾¾ Right-click the relevant control button.

The Recording Settings (sub) dialog is displayed.

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¾¾ Select Serial....

The Direct camera control dialog is displayed.

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¾¾ Set the Camera ID corresponding to the configuration of the camera.

¾¾ Finally, confirm with OK.

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19.6 External I/O Interface

The event message of a video analysis can also be sent to a peripheral device via relay
contact. For this a separate device is necessary, which can be connected to the appliance
with the Ethernet I/O Interface.

¾¾ Open Interface Ethernet I/O Interface.

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¾¾ Click Scan.
¾¾ Choose the necessary peripheral device.
¾¾ Confirm with OK.

The data can also be entered manually, in their corresponding fields.

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20 System Messages

Logging of system messages include user actions and results of the completeness check
of the system (eg camera failure or HDD error).
The logging is done automatically and cannot be disabled.
In order to support, the messages can be displayed by a warning dialog / alarm signal.

20.1 Evaluation
The evaluation of logged system messages can be done via the configuration interface.

¾¾ Open the System Messages dialog via Setup > System > System Messages.

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Set the required time period in the From / Until area.

¾¾ Select the required message category from the drop-down list.
• Standard
System messages that are also displayed by the graphical user interface.
• Protocol
General protocol of system events.
• Actions
User actions, for example concerning password changes and system parameters.
• Login
Login attempts (failed and successful) with respective IP, application and user group.
¾¾ Click Apply in order to start the query of the system messages.

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The events are displayed in the Messages window.

Fold-out button
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¾¾ Click the Fold-out button in order to display the messages in full screen.

Colapse button
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¾¾ Click the Colapse button in order to display the settings again.

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20.2 Filter
The messages can be filtered by topic. At that, only the filters are available in this dialog
to which there are also messages in the message list.

¾¾ Select the required messages as described above.

All messages are displayed.

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¾¾ Click the required filter button.

The filter button is colored and the messages to the selected filter type will be listed auto-
matically.
A tooltip indicates which filter type is applied.
Multiple filters can be combined with each other.

20.3 Number of Lines

The number of stored messages, and thus the maximum size of the message list can be
set for the categories Standard and Protocol.

This function is only available for the user group “Administrator”.

¾¾ Select the required category from the dropdown menu.

¾¾ Click Line Count....

The Line Count dialog is displayed.

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¾¾ Enter the required number of lines (maximum 10.000).

¾¾ Click OK in order to save the settings.

The setting is only effective if the system messages will be updated.

20.4 Export
The messages archive can be exported.

The exported system messages depend on the settings selection and the start and stop
time setting. If all system messages in the archive should be exported, all settings must
be enabled and both start and stop time be disabled.

Default file names for the three messages categories:

Standard logsysmessages.txt
Protocol protocol-tab.txt
Actions useraction-tab.txt
The default file names can be changed before saving.

¾¾ Make the required selection of the messages as described above.

The messages are displayed.

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¾¾ Click Export Messages.

The file manager of the operating system is displayed.

¾¾ Select the required storage directory.

¾¾ Click Save.

20.5 Delete
The message archive can be deleted for the categories Standard and Actions.

This function is only available for the user group “Administrator”.

¾¾ Select the required category from the dropdown menu.

¾¾ Click Clear Messages.
¾¾ Confirm the subsequent info dialog.

20.6 Settings
In the settings dialog, the logging of system messages can be enabled and disabled. In
addition, thus can be determined which user actions should be logged.

20.6.1 System Messages

¾¾ Open the System Messages dialog via Setup > System > System Messages.

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¾¾ Click Settings.

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The System Messages dialog is displayed.

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¾¾ Enable / disable the required system messages.

¾¾ Click OK in order to save the settings.

20.6.2 User Actions

¾¾ Open the Options dialog via Setup > System > Options.

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¾¾ Click Logging.

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The Configure logging dialog is displayed.

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¾¾ Select the automatic intensity of the Protocol Level if required.

• Low
Only the most important processes are logged.
• Medium
Intermediate logging setting.
• High
Almost all processes are logged.
¾¾ Enable / disable the individual Logging Settings if required.
¾¾ Click OK in order to save the settings.

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21 Licenses

Certain features and functions of the software are optional. They are only available if they
are ordered when purchasing the system or subsequently acquired.
Features and functions can also be usually licensed and enabled later. For this purpose
may be possibly required the purchase of a hardware extension in conjunction with a
license code.

¾¾ Open the License Code dialog via Setup > System > Service > Extensions.

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¾¾ Enter the license code.

¾¾ Click OK in order to save the entry.

After the activation of features and functions, a restart of the appliance is recommended.

¾¾ Open the Licenses dialog via Setup > System > Info > Licenses.

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¾¾ Make sure that the feature or function is selected as active.

¾¾ Check the functionality of the feature or function.
¾¾ Note that more settings are required under certain circumstances.

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22 Update

The software of the appliance can be updated if required.

NOTICE

Error!
¾¾ Disconnect all Contact IN connectors of the recording system before
you start with the update.
¾¾ Insert the plugs again until after the update is complete.

¾¾ Open the Software Update dialog via Setup > System > Service
> Software Update.

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¾¾ Select the storage device as Source.

¾¾ Click Load.
¾¾ Select the relevant Update File.
¾¾ Confirm with OK.
¾¾ Follow the instructions of the subsequent dialogues.

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23 System Parameters

23.1 Default Parameters

The original configuration of the SMAVIA Recording Server can be restored by resetting
to the default system parameters.

NOTICE

Data loss!
If the device is reset to the default system parameters, all recordings and
recording settings will be lost.

¾¾ Open the System Parameters dialog via System > System Parameters
> Default.

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¾¾ Click OK.

The default system parameters will be restored.

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23.2 Export Parameters

The system parameters can be exported. After export they can be archived and modified
to specific requirements.

In addition to the system parameters, various log and protocol files are stored.

¾¾ Open the Save Configuration dialog via System > System Parameters
> Save Configuration.

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¾¾ Click Search....
¾¾ Select the appropriate storage directory as Target.
¾¾ Click OK.

The system parameters will be exported.

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23.3 Import Parameters

Secured or modified system parameters can be imported to restore the configuration of
the SMAVIA Recording Server.

NOTICE

Data loss!
System failure!
Inappropriate or incorrectly modified system parameters can lead to the
loss of recordings and a permanent system fault.

¾¾ Open the Restore Configuration dialog via System > System Parameters
> Restore Configuration.

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¾¾ Note the detailed explanations in the dialog.

¾¾ Click Search USB stick if required.
¾¾ Select the required storage medium as a Source.
¾¾ Select the relevant import option.
¾¾ Finally, click OK in order to start the import.

The saved system parameters will be restored.

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24 Download

The Download dialog enables Dallmeier software, applications and browser plugins (eg
SMAVIA Viewing Client, NetConfig3, PService) to load down on storage media. These
applications can then be installed on suitable Windows devices.

Note the installation documentation for the respective applications.

¾¾ Open the Download dialog via Setup > System > Download.

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¾¾ Select the required File.

¾¾ Click Search USB stick if required.
¾¾ Select the required Target.
¾¾ Confirm with OK.

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25 Info

The information dialog displays different information about the system and the software.

¾¾ Open the Info dialog via Setup > System > Info.

Recorder
The Recorder tab displays the version number of licensed cameras and serial numbers.

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Connected active cameras are displayed with a button and the camera number (update
by clicking on the button with the camera icon).

Licenses
The Licenses dialog displays all licensed functions of the system.

¾¾ Click Licenses.

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Service
The SW-Maintenance dialog displays all maintenance and access licenses of the sys-
tem.

¾¾ Click Service.

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Versions
The Versions tab contains information about the versions of the components of the sys-
tem.

¾¾ Select the Versions tab.

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¾¾ Click Refresh in order to update the display.

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Network Connections
The Network tab displays all active requests (DaVid Protocol) via the network interface of
the system (eg SMAVIA Viewing Client).

¾¾ Select the Network tab.

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¾¾ Click Refresh in order to update the display.

System Information
The System Information tab provides an overview of memory and processors.

¾¾ Select the System Information tab.

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¾¾ Click Refresh in order to update the display.

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Recording
The Recording tab includes information about each active channel recording time and
the video memory usage.

¾¾ Select the Recording tab.

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¾¾ Click Refresh in order to update the display.

Housekeeping
The Housekeeping tab summarizes the measured temperatures and speeds of the fans.
In addition, the status of the cover contact, sabotage contact and the motion detection is
displayed.

¾¾ Select the Housekeeping tab.

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¾¾ Click Refresh in order to update the display.

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Housekeeping Statistics
¾¾ Click the Statistics button on the Housekeeping tab.

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This dialog visualizes the history of the measured temperatures. Several checkboxes and
buttons allow filtering for external, internal and CPU temperatures and time period.

HDD-Status
The HDD Status tab provides an overview of the HDDs connected to the recorder. Defec-
tive HDDs are shown in red.

¾¾ Select the HDD Status tab.

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USB Devices
This tab lists all USB devices that are connected to the USB bus of the appliance. Includ-
ed are internal as well as external devices.

¾¾ Select the USB Devices tab.

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¾¾ Click Refresh in order to update the display.

Encoder Boards
This tab displays information about the encoder boards installed in the appliance.

¾¾ Select the Encoder Boards tab.

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¾¾ Click Refresh in order to update the display.

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3rd IP JPEG analysis

The function 3rd IP JPEG analysis checks if the JPEG files provided by a 3rd party IP
camera meet the requirements for exact motion analysis.
Only 3rd party IP cameras sending a RTPS-video stream via UDP / RTP, and JPEG files
via TCP / HTTP can be set to the Motion recording mode.

¾¾ Those the 3rd IP JPEG analysis Tab

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