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3 Surveillix™ SCS User Guide Manual Edition v2.0.1 - July 2003 No part of this documentation ma y be reproduced in any means, electronic or mechanical, for an y purpose, except as expressed in the Software License Agreement. Toshiba shall not be liable for technical or editor ial erro rs or omissions contained herein. The information in this docu[...]

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5 Table of Contents Preface .......................................................................................................................... 6 About this Guide .......................................................................................................... 6 Technician Notes ......................................................[...]

6 Preface About this Guide This manual is a setup and maintenance guide that can be used for reference when setting up and using the SCS software. The following text and symbols mark special me ssages throughout this guide: WARNING: Text set off in this ma nner indicates that failure to fol low directions c ould result in bo dily harm or loss of li[...]

7 CHAPTER SCS Introduction This chapter i ncludes the f ollowing i nformati on: • Overview • Main Display Screen Overv iew[...]

8 1.1 SCS Overview SCS stands for Network DVR Management Software. SCS is a p owerful utility that allows 100 or more DVR units to be controlled using one computer. This soft ware allows you to view live video, search saved video, edit and configure setup on each DVR, and import maps of buildings and other locations. The SCS software was specifical[...]

9 1.3 Main Display Screen Menu Options – The Menu Options contain all the available options for configuring and viewing cameras. Toolbar – The Toolbar contains buttons such as split screen display icons and shortcut icons to options such as setup wizard. Screen TABs – These Tabs organize the open Windows. Y ou can have multiple screens open ([...]

10 Page/Channel – Each 36 Camera view can be separated into multi ple split screens. These screens are called pages (ex. The 4x4 split would have a total of nine Pages). Th e Channel is simply the order of the camera in the 36 Channel Camera view. 1.4 Toolbar Each time the DVR is restarted, the program de faults to the Display screen. The followi[...]

11 1.5 Connection Window The Connection window displays the current DVRs configured in the Site List. The DVRs can be displayed with all the cameras showing or can have the cameras minimized. DVR Site – Displays the Site Name of the DVR. To hide the cameras select the + or – next to the icon. Camera Folder – Displays the folder that contains [...]

12 CHAPTER Setup This chapter i ncludes the f ollowing i nformati on: • Adding DVRs • User Management[...]

13 2.1 Site Setup As many as 100 DVR units can be connec ted to the SCS at any given time. DVR List – Displays the current list of added DVRs. DVR Name – This is a name that is used to easily identify the DVR unit. (Ex. Exxon E Sprague) IP/URL – Specifies the IP Address (or URL) of the DVR. This is used to connect to the DVR. DVR Port – All[...]

14 2.1.1 Adding a New Site Adding a New Site 1) Select the SITE MANAGER file menu option and select SITE LIST SETUP. The SITE LIST SETUP window will open. 2) Select the NEW button. 3) Enter in all the required information. Refer to secti on 2.1 in this manual and also to the DVR Operatio ns Manual for more information. 4) When finished entering the[...]

15 6) Press the OK button to save and close the USER REGISTRATION window. The user that has just been created should now be listed in the USER CONTROL WIZARD window. 7) Press OK to return to the main SCS screen. Editing a Users Password and Grouping Level 1) Select the SCS file menu option and select USER WIZARD. The USER CONTROL WIZARD window shou[...]

16 2.2.1 Changing the Administrator Password Changing the Administrator Password 1) Select the SCS file menu option and select CHANGE ADMIN PASSWORD. The CHANGE PASSWORD & LEVEL window sho uld open. 2) Enter and confirm a new password. 3) Press OK to save and exit the CHANGE PASSWORD & LEVEL window. Figure 2.2b Figure 2.2c Figure 2.2d[...]

17 2.2.2 Granting Users permission to Log in to DVRs In order for a user to be allowed to log in to a DVR, th e y must first be given the pr oper privileges. Only those who have the CONNECTION WIZARD privilege can define which users can open DVRs. Granting a User Privilege to open a DVR. 1) Select the SITE MANAGER file menu option and select CONNEC[...]

18 2.4 SCS Options To open the SCS options select SCS>SCS OPTIONS. Write SCS Log – Writes information such as User Logins to the SCS log file. Auto Load Settings (On LogOff) – Loads user-specific settings when the User logs on. Auto Save Set tings (On Lo gOff) – Saves the user-specific setti ngs when the User logs off. Sa ve L i ve Di sp l[...]

19 Video Loss Event – This option select the color of the animated al arm (on the Map Editor) that occurs when Video Loss has occurred. Motion Event – This option select the color of the animated alarm (on the Map Editor) that occurs when a Motion Event has occurred. Sensor Event – This option selects the color of the animated alarm (on the M[...]

20 CHAPTER SCS Basics This chapter i ncludes the f ollowing i nformati on: • Adding DVRs to the SCS • User Management[...]

21 3.1 Connecting to a DVR and Viewing Video Once the DVR has been added as a Site, connecting to it is easy. Connecting to a DVR and Viewing Video 1) Right click on a DVR inside the CONNECTION WINDOW (See Section 1.2) and sele ct the CONNECT SITE option. Icons representing cameras will be displayed beneath the DVR in the CONNECTION WINDOW. 2) Drag[...]

22 3.3 Using Multiple Windows (TABS) The SCS software can now have multiple windows open at an y give n time. The organization of these windows is done by using Tabs, and by clicking on a given tab you can jump from one windo w to another. 3.4 Multiple Monitor Support You can use multiple monitors with the SCS Software. This can be beneficial if yo[...]

23 CHAPTER Map s This chapter i ncludes the f ollowing i nformati on: • Importing a Map • Associating Cameras and Senso rs to the Map • Viewing the Map[...]

24 4.1 Map Overview The SCS software is capable of importing maps and associ ating cameras and sensors to locations on the map. T his feature was designed to allow users to quickly iden tify alarm zones and view the associated video. Map List – Displays the maps that have been added to MAP MANAGER. Camera and Sensor Icons – Displa ys Icons repr[...]

25 Clear A ll Sensors – This option clears any sensors that have been placed onto the map. Original Size – This option resizes the map to its original size. Zoom In – This option zooms in on the selected map. Zoom Out – This option zooms out on the selected map. 4.2 Importing a Map You have the option to import as many maps as you wi sh. Th[...]

26 5) Select a Camera or Sensor. 6) Select the Type of Camera or Sensor(Color). 7) Press OK. The CAMERA (or SENSOR) INFO window should close. Figure 4.3[...]

27 CHAPTER Network Backup This chapter i ncludes the f ollowing i nformati on: • Backing up using the SCS software[...]

28 5.1 Backup Options Overview The BACKUP OPTIONS window allows you to select the video you wish to save and also the location of where to save it. Error Message –This box displays any problems encountered with the current selec ted options. For example: If the amount of video selected exceeds the storage capa city of the CD-RW Disc, then a messa[...]

29 Receiving Data – This is a status bar that indicates the progress of the backup. Start Backup – This option begins the backup process. Stop – This option stops a backup that is in process. Hour/Minute – The overall time displayed in the Hour/Minute chart is 24 Hours. This is broken do wn into 10 minute increments. The color coded boxes r[...]

30 CHAPTER Search This chapter i ncludes the f ollowing i nformati on: • Searching on a DVR • Increasing/Decreasing Play back Speed • Exporting Images • Preview Search[...]

31 6.1 Search Overview The SCS Software has several options that allow you to easily sea rch through, and find, a particular section of video. From Motion indexing and Sens or indexing to calendar vi ews showing which days have recorded video, the SC S Software is designed to help you quickl y find what you’re looking for. Select Date – Opens a[...]

32 images are taken from the first second of each hour). When an image is selected, the ‘hour’ chosen is then broken down into 6 images, one image for every 10 minute increment. Finall y when another image is selected, 10 images are displayed, one for every minute within the 10 minute period. From this point, the selected image can be applied t[...]

33 JPG File – Saving to a JPG File allows you to export a single image (or frame). AVI File – Saving to an AVI File allows you to save a video clip. Time To Save (Sec) – Allows yo u to enter a duration to record the AVI for (in seconds). Although 100 Seconds is the longest displayed, you can manually enter a longer time. Quality – Often tim[...]

34 The images in Figure 5.9 show how the Preview Sear ch functions. The first screen that appears has 24 images displayed. Each image represents the first second of each hour. If there is no image recorded during that period then nothing will be displayed. When an hour is selected (b y double clicking on the image) then a new screen appears with 6 [...]

35 5) To select a displayed 1 minute segment of video to begin playing it, simply double-click on the image. A single image should now be displayed. You can move back to the previous 10 image view by right clicking on an image. 6) You can now use the Play controls to play the video. 7) To Apply the current image to the Main Search, that is , exit o[...]

36 CHAPTER Log Files This chapter i ncludes the f ollowing i nformati on: • Viewing Log Files • Using the Log File Filter[...]

37 7.1 SCS Log The SCS Log keeps track of when the software was opened and cl osed and who logged in/logged out.[...]

38 7.2 The Alarm Log The Alarm Log allows to you to view different types of al arms that are coming from the DVR. These alarms include, Video Signal Loss and Sensor alarms. You can filter through t he different types of al arms by selecting the Filter button. If you double-click an alarm entry, the search window will open with the associated DVR, c[...]