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1. M 6 Playback Mode Controls eee 24 RECEIVING Alarms uit ted tekst cie a delis a utek 37 RGIAYS M 43 Remote Events zace een eel dere tee cn e bre ditus 14 Replay Server zoe nokia bund P pa naka LAA A na KA Aa Endu alba fi dan 39 Resolution Selection eene nnns 19 Save Load a Display Preset ecce 21 Selection of User Star Commands sss 46 Set Display Options ssssssssssseeem e 9 Specification S rre REN ae a E A AEA 33 Stored Image Servers access reete t eee sake ENN 15 Structuring the site tree eer ee nena da 10 Temporary Image Servers eee em 15 The Manual is divided into five sections sssessssesssse 4 To add a temporary image server to the site tree 13 lo change PassWOFd cte a eerte a 35 To create a new user ssesssssssseseeeeneeene nennen nenne nnne 35 To delete a LU ko gt ee eene nnne nennen nnne 36 To edit a users details 2 2000 a nene nn 35 To Install the EDP software on the unit ee 33 To log into the EDP eee een nn 36 To select a camera or cameras eee 18 Using the EDP from within NetVu Observer 36 Using the Interactive Map Feature eee 17 BALA mE 13 View Menu Additional Functions eee eee een 41 Dedicated Micros Europe Neckarstrafle 15 41836 H ckelhoven Germany Tel 49
2. etae re e d ed rte tx ikke 3 Filter Events 1 5 arida ipea ee eade tee Ra Ee bu aps 28 Freeze on a Single Image eene 21 Go To Time arid Date none eee diu 26 lap T 44 How this Manual is Constructed sene 4 Image Server MSC 2 ere rre etes ER ake 14 Important InfoririatiOri 2 iiic anrea a 24 Installing NetVu Observer application eee 5 Installing NetVu Observer Software eee 5 Installing the EDP application eee eee 33 Installing the JRE Java runtime environment file 5 Installing the JRE Java runtime environment file 33 Interactive Map eee eee eee eee emen nnne 14 Introd ctioN eee E 3 Keyboard TD 14 Live Mode 33423 dite docete aids xe lr eae 22 Dedicated Micros 2006 Live Mode Controls ssssssssseeenem eene 22 Mousekey Subfunctions eee 26 MPEG4 MIPEG iori en rid eei rre ska ends 24 NetVu Connected Devices iita tide ker eee kae 32 NetVu ObserVer eeessisseeeeeseseee esent te en bent ttes b anat nna anna 32 NetVu ObserVer Controls 15 NetVu Observer software can be accessed from 4 Network Options aee serre eee e ea ua Eae e RR ERES 7 Open Disk IMA96S eee eee eee nene nn 41 Open Selected Files eee eee eee nen 39 Open Selected Folder sss 40 Option MENUS
3. c E NIN ole eo coo eI HA wl OD Q9 oci tn CD COL CO CO sese breed brs o este SSSss N NNNN oo ooo ooeooo ooo00 ojo2sss OY EE CC a o AL ooo Na 1 Camera 1 VMDZone9 Nes 1 Camera 1 VMD Zone 11 Nes 31 Jul 2006 10 57 12 1 Camera1 VMDZone9 Nes 31 Jul 2006 11 05 27 1 Camera1 VMD Zone 10 Mes 31 Jul 2006 11 06 31 1 Camera 1 VMD Zone 11 Nes I c o e a N N o C c eo e a co e e Note The event list button is a latched button when selected the event database for the server will be displayed selecting again will switch the application back to view mode and remove the Event tab Selecting Refresh will refresh the event list Previous Event Next Event If an event has associated video recordings highlighting and double clicking that event will automatically display the recorded images Alarm text will be displayed in the title header of the image When the images are being reviewed the Live tab will be renamed as Replay so the Operator can tell the mode of operation Click on the Events tab to return to the list of events Dedicated Micros 2006 The number of events shown on a single page is configured in the Tools gt Options menu of NetVu ObserVer Previous Page Page Next Page Page Using the previous and next but
4. 9xx where xx is the preset position Range Function BBV Telemetry Equivalencies Pelco Equivalencies Command 854xxx where xxx is the setting Range Function BBV Telemetry Equivalencies Pelco Equivalencies Command 858xxx where xxx is the setting Range Function BBV Telemetry Equivalencies Pelco Equivalencies x 5 for on x 0 for off Auxilliary Relay Control values for n 1 wash 2 wipe 3 lamps 4 autopan Auxiliary Relay Control values for n 1 wipe 2 lamps 3 wash 4 autopan n 1 to 8 dependant on settings retained in the head Dependant on Dome Store preset xx Stores current position as preset 01 15 on the selected head Stores current position as preset 01 31 on the selected head Dependant on Dome Go to preset xx Go to preset 00 15 on the selected head 00 is park position Go to preset 00 33 on the selected head 32 180 pan rotation 33 Zero ref point 000 001 000 Patrol mode off 001 Patrol mode on Implemented Not Implemented 000 001 000 Turn Auto Pan off 001 Turn Auto Pan on Selects Autopan in frame 3 turned off my left or right movement or 858000 Not Implemented Dedicated Micros 2006 Index on 30 Activity OG reiecit ite eu en RE Redes 43 Activity Log Embedded Data and Relays ennenen 14 Adding a Folder cte rtg t 10 Adding an Image Server to a Folder eee 10 Adding Temporary Image Server 13 Additional Alarm Information
5. Allows star commands to be sent directly to the camera The Preset window above the telemetry keypad changes to a command input window Commands are input via the numeric keypad See Appendix for a selection of commands available Star commands are entered via the numeric keypad ON THE COMPUTER KEYBOARD Click the star key on the keypad then enter the cammand via the computer keyboard and press the enter key on the computer keyboard This will send the command to the camera g Save preset allows the operator to save preset positions for functional cameras This will only be active if enabled in the application _ Important Information It is possible to use VMD Video Motion Detection on moveable cameras that are connected to NetVu Connected image servers this feature does not apply to non NetVu Connected DVR s Ensure that the camera has been configured correctly on the server so that if VMD is active the camera is set up to have VMD inhibited when it is moving See the server manual for full details on this MPEG4 MJPEG MJPEG NetVu Connected servers can provide TransCoded video from the site in both Live and Replay modes In Live mode MJPEG or MPEG 4 video can be selected for viewing Using MPEG4 reduces the bandwidth required to view remote scenes and when configured on the server it can provide more fluid moving video over reduced bandwidth connections In Playback mode if the video has been recorded in
6. File Name Files of Type Video Partition Files M C Generate events database from video data OK Note The PAR files replace the previous mode of MJP download seen in other DV IP Viewers Highlight the required file s use the Shift or Control to select more than one file and press OK the images will be imported into the application Dedicated Micros 2006 M Please wait importing video Progress Messages Successfully imported video partition file 060731 142258 PAR Built and sorted master video index First data time in master video index is 31 July 2006 13 31 28 UTC First UTC offset in master video index is 60 minutes Last data time in master video index is 31 July 2006 14 22 58 UTC Last UTC offset in master video index is 60 minutes Video import completed successfully Press the Done button the imported images will automatically displayed in the application The cameras that have associated video will be displayed in the site tree allowing each to be individually selected for review The replay server can also display a multiscreen of all recorded cameras The VCR controls perform in the same way as they do in Playback mode Open Selected Folder This option offers the ability to open a number of video files that are within a specific folder or folders When this option is selected the following screen will be displayed highlight the folder s use the Shift or Control key to select more th
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8. 5 C 6 Camera 6 7 Camera 7 _ 8 Camera 8 9 Camera 9 C 10 Camera 10 11 Camera 11 12 Camera 12 13 Camera 13 C 14 Camera 14 15 Camera 15 16 Camera 16 Pause video during download Start Download Pause video during download Start Download Clicking the download key will open the Download screen You will need to identify the download method filtered or raw time and date to and from the file name and location and if filtered was selected which cameras that are to be downloaded raw will download all cameras Select Download to download the images this process may take a some time depending on the size of the video segment selected and the network connection to the unit Note Selecting Raw may require entry of the Username and Password if these have not been added in the configuration section of the image server for creating an FTP connections from the PC to the image server default are dm and ftp Dedicated Micros 2006 Alarm Receiving Functionality NetVu Observer supports the ability to receive alarm notification from NetVu Connected devices These alarms can then be managed by the Operator for verification and acknowledgement NetVu ObserVer also supports the ability to distribute any number of alarms to multiple operators on any PC within the same subnet running NetVu Observer software The NetVu Observer i
9. MJPEG then it can be either viewed as the recorded A MJPEG or TransCoded to MPEG4 for viewing over reduced bandwidth links with improved image update rates __ If the server is using MultiMode recording MJPEG and MPEG4 recording then the operator can either view recordings in their recorded format MPEG4 MJPEG by selecting the MJPEG option or Transcode them to MPEG4 by selecting the MPEGA button Note It is not possible to TransCode from recorded MPEG4 to MJPEG for transmission Note This is an application level command and will change ALL images being displayed within NetVu Observer It does not just apply to the image currently being viewed j This option is not available on non NetVu Connected DVR s previous versions of Eco DS2 and BX2 these I units transmit MJPEG images only Playback Mode Controls In playback mode it is possible to use the VCR keys to control the images being reviewed There are a number of options available when playing back a video image Dedicated Micros 2006 Play playback the video from the camera selected or highlighted an alarm file e O Pause stop the video on a particular image When JPEG video is paused the fast forward and rewind buttons operate as frame advance and rewind When paused in MPEG viewing the fast forward and rewind buttons step between l Frames m Fast rewind move quickly back through the recorded video Fast forward move quickly through the
10. Micros has also taken the complete system integration one step further to allow new and existing systems to be monitored from a central monitoring station NetVu Observer supports the ability to view and control following Dedicated Micros products Note The functionality available to the Operator will vary depending on which of the above NetVu Connected or existing is being controlled refer to the Operational Controls section of this manual for details Dedicated Micros 2006 DS2 Retail DV IP Server NetVu Observer DV IP ATM NetVu Connected Video Servers and DVR s New DS2 DV IP ATM DV IP Server TransVu DV IP Encdoer DV IP Codec etc Existing DVR s with upgraded software for CGI support Eco DS2A DS2P BX2 The image servers and DVR s support the necessary network protocols to allow NetVu Observer to be the Operator interface for any installation using the above DM products How this Manual is Constructed The Manual is divided into five sections Installing NetVu Observer software Configuration of the application customising the installed viewer Operational controls Alarm Receiving Functionality Additional functionality Acronyms used in this document s DP Event Distribution Point RVRC Remote Video Response Centre DVR Digital Video Recorder ARC Alarm Receiving Centre NetVu Observer software can be accessed from Directly off the CD ROM supplied with the unit Downl
11. NF DEDICATED MICROS NetVu ObserVer User Guide BAN Contents MOGUCOM T onem 3 Installing NetVu Observer Software lt lt lt lt lt lt ccczsseeee 5 Configuring NetVu Observer Software lt lt lt ccccrrrrr 6 NetVu Observer COM ONS picisniniderceisessraseceadiscewsaian mastin okn 15 Alarm Receiving Functionality 2 2 0000 000000 eee nn 32 Additional Funchonalily z zkiedatasuekisu nk dpiaiond adazikdak nesen 39 PID STROOD MPP PPP PP EN EE EEST 45 APPENA B MO V O O O O UU n Dade wie 46 UN T ets anes 47 Whilst every attempt is made to ensure these manuals are accurate and current Dedicated Micros reserve the right to alter or modify the specification of the machine described herein without prejudice Dedicated Micros 2006 Introduction The NetVu Connected range of products consists of image servers display servers and software applications There are a number of Dedicated Micros user interfaces available which have been specifically designed to ensure the NetVu Connected products can fit any network video application The following describes the functionality of NetVu Observer software which is available with any of the video products in the NetVu Connected DV IP range DV IP DV IP Server DV IP ATM TransVu Eco DS2A DS2P BX2 Please contact Technical Support in your region for advice on DS softw
12. allocate a site plan to each server this can be accessed by the Operator and can be used to identify where the image server is installed and where cameras are located Using the Browse button locate the site plan and select Open Note This is a line diagram and is not interactive formats supported are GIF JPG PNG or BMP Site Info Text File It is possible to supply site information to the Operator in a text format this information could be the contact details of the main key holder etc Using the Browse button locate the text file and select Open Security Settings Username and Password The image server can be password protected The correct username and password can be entered here and saved FTP Username and Password A password can be configured on the image server to ensure only authorised users can establish an FTP connection with the unit which enables remote archiving of video data only using the raw archive facility The username and password can be saved here Display Settings Dedicated Micros 2006 Show Disconnected Cameras in Tree When making a connection to the image server it is possible to display the enabled cameras only or all cameras on the server Enabling this option will show all camera inputs Note If this option is enabled the disabled cameras as configured on the image server will be greyed out and will not be active in the application p Show Telemetry Controls for All Cameras Tele
13. camera supports these functions The PTZ controls supported by NetVu Observer are Pan and tilt control move the camera by using the pan and tilt buttons the arrow shows the direction the camera will move Dedicated Micros 2006 I Zoom control zoom in on an object zoom out for full view Preset Numeric keypad This is used in conjunction with presets and patrol mode To select a preset select which camera is to be controlled either in single view of by highlighting a segment in the multi view Press the required preset position on the numeric keypad le Focus control focus on an object close to the camera near focus on an object in the distance far This will override any autofocus function on the camera ele Iris control open iris to let more light into the image close iris to reduce the amount of light This will override any autoiris function on the camera D Auxiliary control wash the glass on the camera housing wipe any water from the glass on the camera housing switch lamps on and off etc The fourth auxilliary can also be used for other functions such as gate control nia Patrol Mode A patrol mode can be stored within the PTZ dome camera Select the patrol number from the numeric keypad and then the patrol key y Dedicated Micros 2006 Autopan automatically move the camera between two pre defined preset positions uw Direct Telemetry Control
14. change the appearance of the installation of NetVu Observer application this screen gives Dedicated Micros 2006 access to the options available to change the appearance of the install Options Set Display Options Set Width Of Border For Image Panel in pixels Always Maintain Correct Aspect Ratio Draw Active VMD Zones Show VSD Activity Overlay Use 24 Hour Clock In Image Headers Show Button To Save Telemetry Presets Show Button To Enter Raw Telemetry Commands Show Milliseconds When Paused Choose Colours For Image Headers Example Change Foreground Colour Change Background Colour Set Display Options Set Width Of Border For Image Panel Always Maintain Correct Aspect Ratio Draw Active VMD Zones Show VSD Activity Overlay Use 24Hr Clock In Image Headers Show Button To Save Telemetry Presets Show Button To Enter Raw Telemetry Show Milliseconds When Paused Choose Colours For Image Headers Change Foreground Colour Change Background Colour Dedicated Micros 2006 When viewing multiple cameras from an image server it is possible to allocate a border around each video image so that the images are separated this is set in pixels This ensures the images displayed maintain the aspect ration of 4 3 This can be used to force a proportional image display on a widescreen display This enables video motion detection to be displayed by overlaying VMD zones on the im
15. eee 38 Additional Functionality issena a 39 Administering User Accounts eee 34 Alarm Receiving Functionality eee 32 Appendi m M 45 Deeds 46 ARC Options hisia unrepaired AE nnne 8 Audio CONTO sensencon ierit rre HX etx Reden 20 BehavioUl e M uj v k 6 Camera Selector e tet e ena e e e a d 18 Choose Colours For Image Headers eee 9 Common Controls rebote rre EE er ERREUR ML UR E REER 18 Configure Image Server via Browser eee 13 Configuring NetVu Observer Software sese 6 Configuring the EDP Software eee 34 Configuring the System for Alarm Receiving 32 Connecting to an Image Server eee 15 Controlling AIA S36 bn ae een o n e eene Pd 37 Dashboard rero e p eet enit eee uta Ee caue Me nu eds 14 Disconnect From a Camera eee 16 Disconnect From All oci cette aeter eens 16 Disconnect From an Image Server eee 16 Disconnecting from an Image Server 16 Display Mode eite t tr e RR D ba t REETRRRM IS 19 Display Optom E 45 Download Images ette o rt DR e na re o eee Pod 31 Duplicating an Image eee 19 Dynamic Vehicle Data Displays z 44 Embedded Data ssc dri e eee es 41 Embedded Text tote ve eee tg a e rese ind s 42 Event Distribution Point Software 33 Event LISt oe er ee etia tie lee 26 Existing SHENO T M 15 Features and Functions
16. on a paused image will enable additional functionality Save This will allow a jpg in a user specified location Save as Reference This allows a camera reference image to be saved for future comparison This can then be used for visual comparison to check camera positioning or when visibility is poor fog night to identify features The camera reference image is recalled by right clicking on the camera in the site tree and selecting View Reference Image Print This sends the paused image to the printer Note Saved Printed images will have the time and date embedded in the title bar Go To Time and Date It is possible to review a specific video recording by selecting the time and date Select the down arrow next the the date window to display a calendar where the time and date can be selected 3 July 2006 j KC IEC 18 s 2 20 22 29 ma am m 3 K K GE HH MASS Mon 31 Jul 2006 13 41 18 Enter the information and press OK and any available video from the specified time and date will play EventList The image server logs every event as configured in the web configuration pages to an event database NetVu Observer can be used as the interface to access this database and allow the Operator to review the event list and any video recordings associated with the event When the Event List button is clicked the event list for the image server will be displayed An additional tab will also be added in
17. options View Reference Image Disconnect All Instances Of This Camera Disconnect From This Image Server Disconnect From All Disconnect All Instances of This Camera this will drop all connections with that camera therefore whether a camera is being viewed in one or more segments of a multi screen the camera will be dropped from being viewed in each segment Disconnect From This Image Server this will drop the connection between the ObserVer and the image server and all cameras on this server will be removed from the display Dedicated Micros 2006 Disconnect From All this option will drop all connections between the application and connected image servers Using the Interactive Map Feature The Interactive map software is included within the NetVu Observer installation The editor which enables the creation of the maps for this feature ia available free as a download from the Dedicated Micros website It comes preloaded with demo images featuring DM offices worldwide Maps are created for each site using the map editor software Maps should be created as part of the installation procedure following the guide included with the map creation software To enable viewing select View gt Interactive Map Image Server Tree Remote Event List Keyboard Activity Log Embedded Data Relays Interactive Map W Dashboard The top level map associated with this site will be displa
18. playback video Record create a local copy of the image sequence currently on screen Click on the button to open the submenu Note This control is not available when the Remote Events List is displayed Start record Record options gt Directory Filename Filename using local time Filename using UTC time Directory used to define where the recorded file will be saved Filename used to name the recorded file Filename using local time used to automatically name the file using the time on the local PC Filename using UTC time used to automatically name the file using the time zone specified as local on the unit Therefore if the unit is in a different time zone to the PC the operator can select which time data to use N FFWYDRWND Speed It is possible to increase the speed of the video in playback mode When fast forward or rewind have been selected the speed of the video can be increased by up to 1000 times the normal speed by selecting one of the options from the drop down list The N mode will transmit at the fastest possible rate without dropping or skipping pictures the speed of this mode will vary dependant on record rate and network transmission speed Dedicated Micros 2006 Mousekey Subfunctions Right clicking on a playing camera or on a live camera view in the viewer will open the zoom menu allowing the user to alter the zoom level to 10096 200 400 or 800 Right clicking
19. station to loudspeakers on site This is to enable operators to challenge people on site or issue warnings Dedicated Micros 2006 Note Please note when viewing video through a firewall it may be necessary to select inline audio mode if audio is also required Audio will be sent as part of the TCP video stream Refer to Request Inline Audio From Image Servers description in Behaviour section of Configuring NetVu Observer Freeze on a Single Image It is possible to use the VCR pause button in live mode to freeze the images that are being displayed This allows an Operator to view in more detail the frozen image to determine if an incident is occurring Freezing the live video will not affect the recorded images The pause button operates in the same way when in playback mode pressing the pause button will pause the video being reviewed Save Load a Display Preset NetVu Observer supports the ability to save a Display Preset The application remembers the image servers being controlled the cameras inputs being viewed and the position in which the images are displayed when a display preset is saved Note This does not apply to any Temporary image servers that are selected for view it will only recall the Stored image servers and corresponding cameras This view can then be selected at any time and the software will automatically re establish the connections to the relevant image servers and display the correct camera inputs
20. the display window to allow the Operator to switch between the event list and live viewing Dedicated Micros 2006 31 Jul 2006 09 15 14 1 Camera 1 VMD Zone 11 es 31 Jul 2006 09 16 01 1 Camera 1 VMD Zone 10 Mes 31 Jul 2006 09 26 27 1 Camera 1 VMD Zone 10 1 Mes 31 Jul 2006 09 29 59 1 Camera 1 VMDZone11 Ves 31 Jul 2006 09 31 26 1 Camera 1 VMDZone 11 Wes 31 Jul 2006 09 37 51 1 Camera1 VMDZone9 Ves 31 Jul 2006 09 37 59 1 Camera 1 VMDZone11 Mes 31 Jul 2006 09 51 44 1 Camera 1 VMD Zone 15 Mes 31 Jul 2006 09 54 50 1 Camera 1 VMDZone 10 Mes Camera 1 VMDZone11 Nes Camera 1 VMDZone11 Nes 31 Jul 2006 10 09 08 1 Camera 1 VMDZone9 Ves 31 Jul 2006 10 26 27 1 Camera 1 VMDZone11 Mes 31 Jul 2006 10 29 56 1 Camera 1 YMD Zone 0 Mes 31 Jul 2006 10 31 36 1 Camera1 VMDZone9 Yes 31 Jul 2006 10 33 36 1 Camera 1 VMD Zone 11 Yes ddd a 31 Jul 2006 10 34 13 1 Camera 1 VMD Zone 9 ves Yes 31 Jul 2006 10 36 15 1 Camera 1 VMD Zone 12 36 31 1 Camera 1 VMDZone9 es 1 Camera1 VMD Zone 12 Wes 1 Camera1 VMDZone 11 Nes 39 37 1 Camera1 VMDZone9 es 41 30 1 Camera1 VMDZone 11 es 1 Camera 1 VMDZone11 Nes 1 Camera 1 VMDZone11 Yes 1 CS C3 a Ca
21. Yellow Event List NetVu Observer will display all events within the event list this will detail the unit name time amp date the camera input and the type of alarm Controlling Alarms When an alarm is received and logged it can be accepted for review by the Operator within NetVu Observer Dedicated Micros 2006 distributes the alarm to specific operators NetVu Observer accepts and closes Events Note Events can not be accepted or closed within the Event Distribution Point software This rad Remote Events admin Yellow UNKN Yellow UNKN Yellow UNKN Yellow Yellow UNKN Yellow UNKN Highlight the alarm from the event list in the viewer and click the right mouse to open the option to go to the alarm view the images or to Close the call to site When all events from one site have been reviewed it is possible to Close the call to site This will remove all events sent from this site from the list This information will be recorded in the EDP database for review or reporting at a later date Additional Alarm Information Remote Events admin It is possible to obtain more detailed information on any of the events within the Event List Move the mouse over the event until an event window pops up which contains more detailed information Dedicated Micros 2006 Additional Functionality Replay Server NetVu Observer can be used as a replay server to allow recorded ima
22. age these will then be displayed in the areas of the images where VMD is present Feature developed for specialist application in smoke detection It is possible to display the time and date from the image server being controlled this can be displayed in the image header and can be set to show the time in 24Hr mode option enabled or 12Hr mode option disabled This allows the Operator to save preset position on functional cameras disabling this option will remove the save preset button from being displayed This enables the button on the Telemetry panel to allow star commands to be entered This changes the paused display to show the time in milliseconds It is possible to change the colour of the image header where the camera number camera name and time and date are displayed This option allows the text colour to be selected The background colour can also be changed to best display the text colour selected Structuring the site tree NetVu Observer provides a site tree to allow folders image servers and cameras to be easily selected The site tree will display all image servers that the Operator can access this information will be provided either by using an existing sitetree created with previous versions of NetVu ObserVer or by manually adding and configuring image servers to the tree As detailed an existing sitetree can be accessed via the Choose Root Folder option in Tools gt Options gt Behaviour m
23. an one folder and press OK DI Open Selected Folders File Name C Program FilesiDedicated MicrosiNet u Observer Files of Type Video Partition Files M gt m Generate events database from video data Cancel All files within the folder will be imported into the application P Please wait importing video b Progress Messages Successfully imported video partition file 060731 142258 PAR 2 m Press the Done button the imported images will automatically be displayed all cameras with associated video Built and sorted master video index will be active in the site tree and can be individually selected for replay Alternatively a multiscreen can be selected to review all cameras simultaneously Dedicated Micros 2006 The VCR controls behave in the same way as described in the Playback Mode section of this manual Note If a multiscreen display is selected choosing a camera for display will automatically display the consecutive cameras in the multiscreen Open Disk Images If images are being reviewed from a removable hard drive within a USB playback station TransVu this option will allow all images stored on the removable drive to be selected Note Ensure the USB device is connected to the PC before opening NetVu Observer application to ensure the device can be recognised Di Open Disk Image m BE J DYIP Helper Setup C Media Manager J NetVu ObserVer C POSiConfig File Nam
24. are versions compatible with NetVu Observer NO V1 6 0 NCK V4 10 5 JV 1 5 0 04 Features and Functions NetVu Observer software is a dedicated application that offers single site and multi site control allowing an Operator to simultaneously monitor and control video from one image server or from several distributed sites The single site functionality allows multiple cameras from the same image server to be viewed in a multiscreen format in Live or playback mode This ensures the Operator is aware of all potential events that may occur within the site they are responsible for monitoring This functionality can be compared to an installation using analogue monitors and a keyboard but with the advantage of locating the monitoring station anywhere on the network therefore removing the limitations of a wired system i e maximum distances The software includes the necessary control functions for monitoring a video surveillance system for controlling of PTZ cameras establishing audio connections camera switching etc To enhance NetVu Observer software additional functionality includes multi site monitoring capabilities This is an ideal feature for central monitoring stations where video from multiple sites is routed across a network connection to a centralised location providing Live and Recorded images from numerous sites up to thirty six that can be viewed and controlled at a single location The software provides all the necessary con
25. be enabled or disabled depending on the requirements of the application Interactive Map This allows any configured interactive map to be displayed or hidden Interactive maps can be created using the freely downloadable software from the Dedicated Micros Website Activity Log Embedded Data and Relays These are covered in the Additional Functionality section of this manual Dedicated Micros 2006 NetVu ObserVer Controls NetVu ObserVer is the Operator interface which provides access and control of the functionality supported on NetVu Connected devices and existing Eco DS2 and BX2 DVR s The software allows connection to be made to a single or multiple devices offering central monitoring capabilities of one or a number of remote locations The Operator controls supported by the Viewer are described within this section and are separated into Connecting to image servers for viewing and control Common controls controls available in both Live and Playback mode Controls available in Live mode only Controls available in Playback mode only Miscellaneous additional functions that are not related to the operating mode Note Reference will be made to functionality that is not available when controlling existing DS2 and BX2 i e non NetVu Connected DVR s Connecting to an Image Server There are a number of ways to connect to an image server Each will be described separately Temporary Image Servers To connect to a tempora
26. ble cgi variable current julian INFO Stream information message received Host 172 16 80 5 Channel 1 Messade IMAGESIZE 0 0 704 256 INFO Making HTTP Connection http 1 72 16 80 5 display pic cgi cam 2 amp id 2895875751 amp res hi amp bmodez b INFO Additional Information Available For HTTP Connection httpJ 1 72 16 80 5 display pic cai cam 28id 89 MIME ContentType video adhhbinary resolution 2CIF HI 704x256 compression JPEG rate 25 kbps INFO Stream information message received Host 172 16 80 5 Channel 1 Message IMAGESIZE 0 0 704 256 WARN No target position for this image WARN uk org netvu io lmageBuffer Host 1 72 16 80 5 Channelz1 MIMEType imageljpeg DataType null Da WARN No target position for this image WARN uk org netvu io ImageBuffer Hostz1 72 16 80 5 Channel 1 MIMETypezimage jpeg DataTypeznull Dat INFO Stream information message received Host 172 16 80 5 Channel 2 Message IMAGESIZE 0 0 704 256 WARN No target position for this image WARN uk arg netvu io ImageBuffer Host 172 16 80 5 Channel 1 MIMEType imagesipeg DataTypeznull Date v 4 gt C Stay on top Note It is possible to configure the activity log to show different levels of messages if you experience difficulties using the program Technical Support may ask you to select debug mode for all messages to be visible Relays NetVu Connected devices support on board relays with the option to add more relays via the 485 bus The
27. dicatedmicros com Common Controls s o O ee This section outlines the functionality that is common to both Live and Playback operating modes and explains how the functionality corresponds to the buttons within NetVu Observer Camera Selection Selecting a camera is achieved using the site tree the site tree displays the Image Servers that are currently being controlled as well as the enabled camera inputs on each server Depending on whether the application is in single site mode or multi site mode the following will apply To select a camera or cameras Single site mode Clicking the mouse on the image server will result in input 1 of the unit being displayed default as long as it is connected and functional Selecting a multiscreen display will result in the consecutive images on the server being cascaded in the multiscreen display the number of consecutive cameras will depend on the cameras enabled and the display format E selected Note If a multiscreen display has been selected in the Properties option when selecting the image E server the application will display the multiscreen and cascade the cameras starting from input 1 Single and Multi site Mode Highlight the required camera and drag this to the position on the screen where the camera is to be displayed the camera will be displayed in the full or multiscreen segment selected or Dedicated Micros 2006 Single and Multi site Mode Select a monit
28. e C Program FilesiDedicated MicrosiNetvu Observer Locate the new drive and press OK P Open Disk Image m ESTE J DVIP Helper Setup J Media Manager J NetVu Observer J POSiConfig File Name CAProgram FilesiDedicated MicrosiNetvu Observer Files of Type Video Partition Files M x The images will be imported into the application this may take a while depending on the number of files stored on the removable drive View Menu Additional Functions Embedded Data Within NetVu Observer it is possible to display the embedded data for the cameras being viewed this information gives details on camera name camera number activity detectors time and date This information can be useful when evaluating the system or when contacting Dedicated Micros Technical Support Dedicated Micros 2006 DA Embedded Data 172 16 80 5 Current Connections Server Resolutio Image Typ Rat 9 8172 16 80 5 2CIF HI 704x255 JPEG 25 kbps per camera 704x256 0 704x256 0 Target FP Actual F 25 per camera c Camera 1 Pw nnn 22 2272373212127222222277 472 222 22222772 7717 21 2232222222 2722 11 2222227227 71 71 2 2129222222272 122 22221212 22 227 2 1 32 221 13 21 212 2272 272 22 12 213 2 1 212272 22 22 12 9121 Embedded Data from camera 2 on server 172 16 80 5 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 41 42 43 44 45 46 47 48 49 50 51 52 53 54 55 56 57 58 Stay on top Note The numb
29. e Servers section Configure Image Server via Browser This option is within the Tools menu and allows the Operator to access Web Configuration pages of the image server that is currently selected When selected a web browser Explorer Netscape etc will automatically be launched and you will presented with the main menu of the web pages for the unit View Menu The View menu is used to show or hide sections of the controls Dedicated Micros 2006 Image Server Tree Disabling this option would remove the site tree from the viewed window this would remove the ability to select an image server therefore making that workstation a viewing only unit Links to hidden servers would still be accessible via an embedded map This option is enabled by default Remote Events This enables the window that allows the user to login to the Event Distribution Point software This is covered fully in later chapters Keyboard The keyboard controls can be hidden from the application when a server is selected which means an Operator would not be able to control the cameras being viewed providing a monitoring only station This would be used where only fixed cameras will be used This option is enabled by default Dashboard The Dashboard option allows vehicle information to be displayed within the ObserVer application this is functional when it is used in conjunction with Dedicated Micros mobile video products such as the TransVu This can
30. een displays supported within the viewer any of these can be selected from the drop down list The following shows the screen displays along with the default camera positions when the associated display option is selected Single image 5 e 7 s 19 n0 11 12 16 Way 4 BL plus 3 8 Plus 2 BL BR 12 Plus 1 TL 12 Plus 1 BL 12 Plus 1 BR P in P TL P in P TR P in P BR P in P BL 4 Way P in P TR 4 Way P in P 9 20 21 22 23 24 B1 52 53 54 35 56 Thirty six Way Twenty five Way Dedicated Micros 2006 Appendix B Selection of User Star Commands These commands control the selected camera directly without using the NetVu ObserVer interface Use the computer keyboard to input the commands as described in the manual Command 1xx where xx is the range Range Function BBV Telemetry Equivalencies Pelco Equivalencies Command 2xx where xx is the range Range Function BBV Telemetry Equivalencies Pelco Equivalencies Command 01 02 Select Monitor 1 or 2 NOT IMPLEMENTABLE NOT IMPLEMENTABLE 01 16 Select Camera 1 to 16 Select Camera to apply telemetry information Select Camera to apply telemetry information 4nx where n is the function x enables or disables Range Function BBV Telemetry Equivalencies Pelco Equivalencies Command 7xx where xx is the preset position Range Function BBV Telemetry Equivalencies Pelco Equivalencies Command
31. elects the transmission format that a site will use by default Note By using conditional image updating MPEG 4 provides high quality images at a lower bit rate and would be more appropriate for systems where the network connection between the image server and ObserVer application is limited JPEG uses full frame update and provides the best evidential integrity Request Appendices This is an advanced configuration and allows text to be appended to image requests This is used in retail applications where displayed text data is from tills or ATM s and is appended to the text stream Adding Temporary Image Server It is possible to add an image server to the site tree on a temporary basis To add a temporary image server to the site tree 1 Type the IP address or domain name of the image server into the edit box at the base of the site tree Enter IP address or domain name 172 16 80 5 Disconnect From All 2 Press the Add button the application will make a connection to the unit and add the server to the site tree within a Temporary Server folder 3 Selecting the right mouse button while the image server is highlighted will allow the Operator to Disconnect From This Image Server Disconnect From All Delete Properties The Properties settings are detailed within the Adding an Image Server to a Folder section Note It is possible to highlight a temporary image server and drag and drop this into the Stored Imag
32. ending less information with a reduced file size Live and Playback mode Low Low is the lowest video quality and has a low file size allocated Note If the Live web page of the image server is used for viewing it is possible for multiple Operators to make connections to the unit and view the same camera at different resolutions Audio Control i 1 Q 2 8 Image servers support bi directional audio communication The audio controls in NetVu ObserVer allow audio connections to be established between the application and an image server allowing live audio to be transmitted and received These controls can also be used in playback mode if audio has been recorded alongside the video The Operator can then select the speaker buttons to hear the audio while reviewing the video images The audio buttons are latched and allow the Operator to switch the audio on establish audio connection or off drop audio connection Speaker 1 Speaker 1 enables the operator to listen to the associated audio from the site This channel will always play audio input 1 with camera 1 and audio input 2 with camera 2 in live or playback Speaker 2 Speaker 2 enables the operator to listen to the audio from Observer which has been transmitted to the site This only operates in playback and can be used to check what an operator has broadcast to a remote site s external loudspeakers Mic 1 Enables the transmission froma microphone on the monitoring
33. enu Adding a Folder Folders can be added to the site tree allowing related image servers to be grouped together within one area ensuring the site tree is user friendly for the Operator To add a new folder to the tree structure of NetVu Observer right click on the folder to hold the new connection and select Add New Folder Enter name of folder T Highlight the Stored Image Servers Folder or if a sub folder a folder within a folder is required highlight the top level folder 2 Click the right mouse button and select the Create New Folder option the following prompt will be displayed Create New Folder Add Image Server Refresh 3 Enter the name that will be given to the new folder and click OK a folder will be added to the site tree The folder name should be of relevance to the area being monitored e g Main Office Building High Street Town Centre Image servers can now be added to the folder or where required a sub folder can be created 4 Highlighting the new folder clicking the right mouse button will provide the Operator with the following options Create New Folder Will allow the quick creation of a folder in the current mouse position in the site tree Add Image Server Will launch the Image Server properties window in the Basic view described below Refresh Will connect to the Server and update the window Adding an Image Server to a Folder An image server can be added to a folder to a
34. er of pictures per second for the selected camera is also displayed in the bottom left of the embedded data panel The content shown in this panel will depend on the preferences set in Tools gt Options gt Behaviour gt Show Download Statistics With Embedded Data Embedded Text NetVu Observer offers the option to monitor the text stream passing from a server used in a POS or ATM application This Window will display any text being sent by the selected server KS Embedded Text 1845 Low Cash 1845 REEF Dedicated Micros 2006 Activity log This window contains information commands sent to the video server as the viewer controls the device Pi Activity Log hoose Level Of Detail For Log Messages Off Error Warning Info Debug Log Messages IINE U Making Hir vennecuonz nmi zztre zruuzreu zeusundispray pic carzcamcT t ta3obs ga uses T INFO Closing video partition CAProgram FilesiDedicated MicrosiWetvu Observen50731 142258 PAR INFO Making HTTP Connection http J 1 72 16 80 5 variable cgi variable c title INFO Making HTTP Connection http i f 72 16 80 5 variable cgi variablezcoax telm enable mask INFO Making HTTP Connection http 172 16 80 5 variable cgi variablezrs485 telm enable mask INFO Making HTTP Connection http 172 16 80 5 variable cgi variablezlive cam INFO Making HTTP Connection http 172 16 80 5 variable cgi variable has rtc INFO Making HTTP Connection http 172 16 80 5 varia
35. era Dwell Time The zm Camera Dwell time is the amount of time the camera is static during a patrol EEan m eut Dedicated Micros 2006 Download Images It is possible to download all associated recorded images from the hard drive of the image server to the local PC or a networked PC from a specified time and date These files can then be played back using NetVu Observer software refer to Additional Features Replay Server section for details on how this feature operates O Note Although this option can be selected when controlling non NetVu Connected DVR s Eco DS2 and BX2 this functionality is not supported and images can not be downloaded from these units There are two types of downloads Filtered Raw M Download video P Download video Select download type Select download type Filtered Download Raw Download Filtered Download Raw Download Select time period to download Select time period to download From gt To r From To 31 07 06 11 32 03 31 07 06 11 33 03 31 07 06 11 32 03 d 31 07 06 11 33 03 GMT offset hh mm GMT offset hh mm Save file as Save files in T ciprogra tidedica t netvuo 1 Browse cAprogra 1 dedica 1 netvuo 1 Browse Camera Filter Enter FTP username and password C t Camera 1 FIP Username anonymous 2 Camera2 FTP Password pk FTP download details Camera 5 Camera
36. espond and close the alarm event providing a classification of the alarm along with a comment if necessary The EDP will serve further events from the same image server to the same open session with that operator until the session is closed Note The EDP and NetVu ObserVer use UDP protocol and multicasting to communicate across the network Check with the network administrator to ensure your network is UDP capable Note Ensure the text string used for Site ID Image Server Properties NeVu ObserVer and for Unit alarm name Network Options gt Remote Reporting On the unit are the same To Install the EDP software on the unit The EDP software is supplied on CD with NetVu ObserVer or alternatively can be downloaded from Dedicated Micros website The installation process described here works with either of these options Specifications Minimum Recommended Operating System Window XP Pro Windows XP Pro Processor 1GHz Intel Pentium 3 2GHz Intel Pentium 4 or equivalent or equivalent System RAM 512MB 1024MB Screen Resolution 800 x 600 1024x 768 or higher Colour Depth 24bit 24bit or 32bit Installing the JRE Java runtime environment file T Find the JRE file on the CD the latest JRE is also available from java com 2 Run the exe file 3 Use the installation wizard and follow the screen prompts to install the file 4 Once the JRE file has been installed NetVu Observer can be installed Installing the EDP application qd Find the set
37. ge server this will display the first enabled camera It is possible to disconnect all connections within NetVu Observer application disconnect from a specific image server or drop the connection to a camera only Disconnect From AII The Disconnect From All button in the application will drop all connections between NetVu Observer and any __ image servers being controlled Disconnect From All Disconnect From an Image Server To disconnect from a specific image server highlight the unit in the site tree and press the right mouse button to display a number of options im This Image Server Disconnect From All Delete Properties Select the Disconnect From This Image Server option to drop the connection with the selected image server Disconnect From All this option will drop all connections between the application and any selected image servers Delete this will permanently delete the selected image server from the site tree Properties this will provide access to the configuration parameters for the selected image server refer to Adding an Image Server to a Folder section for full configuration details Disconnect From a Camera It is possible to select an individual camera on any of the image servers and drop the connection between the ObserVer and that camera only To disconnect from a camera highlight the camera within the site tree and press the right mouse button this will display the following
38. ges that have been downloaded from a NetVu Connected not supported on non NetVu Connected DVR s image server it also allows removable hard drives from TransVu products to be interrogated Select File gt Open Video you will be presented with a number of options to gain access to the downloaded video Op 20 gt Open Selected Files Load Display Preset Open Selected Folders Save Display Preset Open Disk Image Open Video Log File Open Selected Files This option allows specific files to be selected for review Open Selected Folder Selecting this option will open all files contained within a specific folder Open Disk Image This option is for when a USB playback station is connected to the PC and contains a removable hard drive from a TransVu unit Open Video Logfile This option is selected for viewing files saved using the record button and when selected will present a reduced keyboard for control during playback Note If a removable hard drive is to be reviewed this must be connected prior to selecting this option Open Selected Files The following screen will be displayed this will allow you to select a PAR filtered download It is possible to select multiple files at the same time P Open Selected Files m BEE C My Pictures C My Videos C Corel User Files C My Viewlets C Downloaded Program Updates C Old Excel Documents CI Eco16Dumps C My Data Sources C My eBooks CI My Music
39. in the correct location To do this select File gt Save Display Preset the following screen will be displayed P Save Display Preset ETSI C install4j i18n 5 lib CJ sites File Name Files of Type Observer Display Presets ODP M Enter a relevant name for the display for easy selection To recall a saved Display Preset select File gt Load Display Preset and select from the list for the relevant Display It will be automatically displayed Dedicated Micros 2006 2 Load Display Preset File Name Files of Type Observer Display Presets ODP M Live Mode Controls This section describes the controls that are available to the Operator when NetVu Observer is in Live mode only Live Mode E This switches the viewer into Live mode operation all images displayed will be live video from the image servers being controlled Note These controls are only displayed when a camera that has been configured on the image server for telemetry control The image servers support a number of PTZ manufacturer protocols ensuring the system can be easily integrated into any application It is possible to select and control any PTZ Dome camera connected to an image server from within NetVu Observer It is also possible to send star commands directly via this console using the numeric keypad Note you will need to refer to the manufacturers documentation to ensure the PTZ Dome
40. lications where bandwidth is an issue WAN Identifies the number of images that are buffered in the image server The normal setting is 3 selecting WAN will automatically change this to 1 This is more suitable when viewing images across a slow speed link and will mean that when switching between cameras images from the new camera will not need to wait for the buffer to empty before sending new video images Initial Connection Settings It is possible to select parameters that will be applied when making an initial connection to the image server Dedicated Micros 2006 Start on Camera This identifies the first display camera i e if a single display is selected this is the camera that will be viewed If a multi screen display is selected this is the first camera that will be displayed and all consecutive enabled cameras will be displayed in the remaining multi screen segments Use Layout This option identifies the screen display mode that will used when this server is selected from the site tree The options are Single Four Way Nine Way and Sixteen Way Live and Playback Resolution Identifies the resolution of the images that will be transmitted to the application from the image server in Live and Playback mode This setting should take into account the network connection available between the image server and the monitoring location Request Image format NetVu Connected devices support JPEG and MPEG 4 compression This setting s
41. llow the Operator to easily select the unit and cameras for viewing and control To add an image server to the site tree right click on the folder to hold the new connection and select Add Image Server Dedicated Micros 2006 Image Server Properties Advanced Required Information Name 172 16 80 5 IP Address or Domain Name fi 72 16 80 5 Additional Information Site ID Site Plan Image File o m Site Info Text File Security Settings Username Password FTP Username FTP Password Display Settings Show Disconnected Cameras In Tree Show Telemetry Controls For All Cameras Set As Default Basic Required Information Name Enter a suitable name of the image server that will be displayed in the site tree for display only this does not effect connectivity IP Address or Domain Name Enter the IP address or URL of the image server This will allow a connection to be automatically established between the PC running the ObserVer application and the image server when selected from the site tree Additional Information The Additional Information is optional data that can be added to the server being configured and can used by the Operator Site ID This MUST match the name allocated to the image server via the on board web pages Dial on Alarm This parameter is used to match site information when the site sends alarms into the RVRC Site Plan Image File It is possible to
42. metry controls are only displayed when a camera has been enabled for telemetry on the image server This option can allow telemetry controls to be displayed at all times A Image Server Properties Network Settings Limit Bandwith To Unlimited Connect Using WAN Mode Initial Connection Settings Start On Camera 11 Use Layout Live Resolution Playback Resolution Reguest Image Format Request Appendices Append To All Image Requests 4 Append To Hi res Image Requests p A Append To Med res Image Requests 4 Append To Lo res Image Requests 4 Select the Advanced tab enter the relevant information into the Advanced configuration screen and click OK The image server will now be added to the site structure Advanced Network Settings Limit Bandwidth When the Operators workstation is located remotely from the image server or a limitation has been imposed to bandwidth available for video it is possible to set the speed of network transmission which will ensure the data is transmitted at the limited speed The options available are Unlimited Default setting when the image server is connected to the same LAN as the PC running the ObserVer application These settings would be used in applications where the bandwidth available for the video images is not restricted 512 256 128 64 32 16 or 8KB s These settings can be used to limit the speed of the network connection this is useful in app
43. nstall will default to C Program Files NetVu ObserVer Selecting browse will allow you to search the drives available to you on your PC and the network 9 Select Next and the software installation process will commence T Select Finish to end the installation process A short cut to launch NetVu Observer will be automatically created on your desktop unless this is disabled The software can also be launched from Start gt Programs gt NetVu ObserVer 8 Select Close to complete the file installation 9 You will now be able to launch NetVu Observer application this can be achieved from the Start option or if a shortcut has been created on the desktop by selecting this Dedicated Micros 2006 Configuring NetVu Observer Software Each install of NetVu Observer software can be individually configured offering customisation for each Operator workstation This section details the settings that can be configured for each install of the ObserVer application which include the behaviour and appearance of the application and configuration options for each image server accessible by the Operator Option Menus The Tools option provides access to configuration screens for the behaviour and appearance of the application Select Tools gt Options the following configuration screen will be displayed Behaviour This determines how the application will function network settings audio connectivity and how the database
44. nstallation for central monitoring stations comprises the NetVu ObserVer viewer and the Event Distribution Point software The EDP enables full BS8418 compliant RVRC monitoring The application receives alarms from NetVu connected devices logs them in a full SQL database and serves it to any one of the available NetVu ObserVers connected and logged on to the EDP This is done according to a rulebase which ensures that all alarms are divided equally between all operators The operator is then required to respond and close the alarm event providing a classification of the alarm along with a comment if necessary The EDP will serve further events from the same image server to the same open session with that operator until the session is closed _ tis possible for the monitoring station to then interrogate the EDP database to generate reports for billing or site maintenance purposes Configuring the System for Alarm Receiving NetVu Connected Devices For NetVu Observer to receive alarms from a NetVu Connected device the IP address of the PC running the EDP must be configured within the Alarm VMD Reporting option of the NetVu Connected device For applications where the alarm will be sent externally to the network via a router the external IP address of the router should be entered it is then possible to configure port and data forwarding on the router to direct the data to a specific internal LAN PC The unit must also be configured t
45. o send alarm reports for specific conditions alarms activity system restart etc NetVu ObserVer Within NetVu Observer application it is necessary to ensure the viewer is monitoring the network for alarm E messages To do this NetVu ObserVer must be logged on to an Event Distribution Point using a valid username and password Click on View gt Remote Event List to open the Remote Events window and log in The Username and Password are case sensitive The EDP will distribute all alarms it receives between the logged on ObserVer users Vf Image Server Tree i Remote Event List Activity Log Embedded Data Relays W Dashboard Dedicated Micros 2006 Event Distribution Point Software NetVu Observer can receive alarm notification from NetVu Connected devices These alarms can then be managed by the operator for verification and acknowledgement NetVu ObserVer also supports the ability to distribute any number of alarms to multiple operators on any PC within the same subnet running NetVu Observer software The NetVu Observer installation for central monitoring stations comprises the NetVu ObserVer viewer and the Event Distribution Point software The EDP receives an alarm logs it and serves it to one of the available NetVu ObserVers connected and logged on to the EDP according to a rulebase which ensures that all alarms are divided equally between all operators The operator is then required to r
46. oaded from the Dedicated Micros website www dedicatedmicros com Downloaded from the unit using the webpages Dedicated Micros 2006 Installing NetVu Observer Software NetVu Observer software is supplied on CD with the NetVu Connected device or alternatively can be downloaded from Dedicated Micros website The installation process described here works with either of these options Note It is necessary to install the appropriate JRE file for the PC operating system the software is to be installed on The JRE files can be found on the CD ROM supplied if this file is not installed the application will not work PC Specifications Minimum Recommended Operating System Window XP Pro Windows XP Pro Processor 1GHz Intel Pentium 3 2GHz Intel Pentium 4 or equivalent or equivalent System RAM 512MB 1024MB Screen Resolution 800 x 600 1024x 768 or higher Colour Depth 24bit 24bit or 32bit Installing the JRE Java runtime environment file 1 Find the JRE file on the CD the latest JRE is also available from java com 2 Run the exe file 3 Use the installation wizard and follow the screen prompts to install the file 4 Once the JRE file has been installed NetVu Observer can be installed Installing NetVu Observer application P Find the setup exe file from either the CD or the web download 2 Run the exe file 3 Using the installation wizard follow the on screen prompts 4 Select Next 5 You may enter an install location or the i
47. or position if multiscreen is displayed and then double click the mouse on the camera the images from the camera will be displayed Note If the image server has been configured to identify camera failure a Camera Fail Image will be displayed on the relevant input displayed as a colour chart with vertical bars if the camera input is not available or faulty Duplicating an Image When a camera is displayed in a multiscreen display it is also possible to create a duplicate of that camera Select the segment where the camera is displayed and drag and drop the camera to the new position that you want the camera to be shown the image will be displayed in both segments Display Mode NetVu Observer supports multiscreen viewing to allow numerous video images to be viewed simultaneously which can be from any number of different image servers Note Refer to Appendix for full details on the display options available The display option can be selected from the drop down list The multiscreen formats are available in Live and Playback mode The following details the image format groups supported in NetVu Observer application Single A single screen of the selected camera will be displayed in live or playback mode When selected the last camera being controlled will be displayed Quad A quad display with the selected camera and the next three sequential enabled video inputs e g cameras 4 5 6 7 will be displayed If the sequential
48. ra 12 13 Camera 13 C 14 Camera 14 It is possible to clear any filters from the event list by using the Clear Filters button or the Clear all filters option when the right mouse button is right clicked on the Event List When filter by date is selected it is possible to identify the start and end date including the start time Dedicated Micros 2006 Activity The unit provides the option to search the stored images for activity within defined areas even if Activity detection was not enabled on the unit Select the activity button on the Event screen to open the Activity filter i ACT on ACT off ACT both Please select the start and end dates Start Date End Date L C O Activity Parameters camera icma Dwell Time 5 A reference image is shown with a search grid superimposed The default buttons below the image allow a quick selection of a quadrant of the image the button on the upper left allows selection of an block by dragging with the mouse and the button on the bottom right allows selection of individual search squares The Activity States options allows the user to specify whether the search is for ACT on ACT off or ACT both ACT on Will search for when Activity starts ACT off Will search for when Activity ends ACT both Will search for when Activity starts and ends The Activity Parameters are used to define which camera will be searched and the Cam
49. ry image server T Type the IP address or Domain name of the unit into the edit box at the base of the site tree panel Enter IP address or domain name Disconnect From All 2 Select the Add button and the image server will be added to the site tree within the Temporary Image Sever section and the image from the first enabled input will be displayed within the application URL 172 16 80 5 Fy Stored Image Servers Temporary Image Servers 9 8172 16 80 5 Camera 1 D3 Camera 2 Stored Image Servers To connect to a stored image server T If the folder entries are not visible double click the folder name or click on the to the left of the folder name to expand the tree view Select the folder which contains the image server 2 Highlight the image server to display the first enabled camera 9 Stored Image Servers 9 8172 16 80 5 cu Camera 1 Ci Camera 2 Existing Sitetree To open an existing sitetree 1 Select Tools gt Option Dedicated Micros 2006 Options E3 Behaviour Appearance Set Image Server Tree Options Choose Video Log Folder ciprogra 1idedica 1inetvuo 1isites mm l Set Event Database Options Select the Browse option alongside the Choose Root Folder and locate the database file Select open this will add all the database image servers to the site tree Open the folder that contains the image server to be viewed Double click the mouse on the ima
50. se relays can be controlled locally or remotely using NetVu Observer software To control any associated relays highlight the image server in the site tree and select Relay option from the View menu The Relay panel will be displayed Select the relay to be switched by placing a tick alongside the relay then click OK to activate Note Ensure you click OK after making any changes to reset the parameter Dedicated Micros 2006 Dynamic Vehicle Data Displays TransVu units only Dashboard This will open the display showing live vehicle data being sent from the selected server which can indicate MPH RPM operation of the indicators brakes and accelerator GPS Components This window will display live GPS data being sent from the selected server including vehicle location direction and time i D U Mid QO G Force Graph This window will display live data being sent from the selected server indicating lateral g forces and peak recordings Help The Help option includes the About menu this will provide details on the version number of NetVu Observer software the toolkit and the JRE and is useful information when contacting Dedicated Micros Technical Support There is also the option to make a connection via the Internet to the Dedicated Micros website this requires a Internet connection from the PC running the software Dedicated Micros 2006 Appendix A Display Options There are a number of scr
51. the change or Cancel to abandon the operation To delete a user 1 Highlight the user account and click the Delete User button The account will be immediately deleted Ensure you select the correct account to delete as there is no confirmation stage Using the EDP from within NetVu Observer The EDP will distribute the alarms to connected NetVu ObserVer operators An operator will need to log on from within ObserVer to use this facility To log into the EDP Ensure that the settings for the EDP have been configured correctly Click on Tools gt Behaviour and verify the settings in the panel named Set ARC Options are correct for the EDP server 1 Open the EDP login window by clicking View Remote Event List Remote Events Username Password 2 Enter a username and password for a valid registered user on the EDP Dedicated Micros 2006 Remote Events bob 3 The system will display any forwarded alarms from the EDP in the Remote Events window Receiving Alarms Once the system is configured for receiving alarms ensure both the NetVu ObserVer software and the Event Distribution Point software are running When an alarm is triggered the Primary host will receive the alarm This will be displayed in ObserVer in two ways Added to an Event List in the viewer Display the alarm image within the viewer Remote Events admin nS Alarm Yellow ns YMD UNKM ns Alarm
52. to Save Load display preset This preset can then be selected to load automatically when the software starts up Dedicated Micros 2006 Network Options Options Behaviour Network Options ARC Options Set Network Options Set Network Timeout in seconds Request Inline Audio From Image Servers Play With Frame Drop Set Network Options Request Inline Audio From Image Servers Play with Frame Drop Dedicated Micros 2006 The Network Options section determines the behaviour of the network connection between the PC running ObserVer and the image servers NetVu Connected devices support live and recorded audio With the ObserVer application it is possible to connect to an image server and establish an audio connection in Live or Playback mode The standard format for the audio connection from an image server is UDP which means the audio is transmitted alongside the TCP video connection With applications where a router will not pass UDP data it is possible to create a single TCP stream Enabling the inline audio option will interleave audio and video to create the single TCP stream NetVu Connected devices will transmit across the network recorded images in real time Where the remote network connection is limited it is possible to instruct the image server to drop playback images to accommodate the speed on the network link This instructs the system to maintain a realtime display by not transmitting e
53. ton at the top of the pane and enter the administrator username and password Once successfully logged in the administrator will be able to Create Edit and Delete Users as well as change the password on any account Dedicated Micros 2006 To create a new user 92 Add User Add User User account information Username Password Confirm password r User Information First Name Surname anc iP Click on the New User button A dialog box will open 2 Add information to all the required fields and click the Add User button or click Cancel to abandon the operation To edit a users details tDP2 a EN rothar Edit User Edit User Lee secon infomstion Wenne Opacter Pzd Cortim pazaword Lser Inf ornation Det Nene Doers amare Systen Ti Highlight the user account to be edited and click on the Edit User button A dialog box will open 2 Change the information and click the Edit User button or click Cancel to abandon the operation To change a Password Change Password Change Password act account ictor akon Org password Pase wond Tonin pseowocd Change Fazaa d conc 1 Highlight the user account and click Change Password The dialog box will open Dedicated Micros 2006 2 Enter the original password in the correct box Enter the new password and repeat it in the second field Click on Change Password to confirm
54. tons allows you to step through the pages of events Highlighting an event and selecting right mouse button will also allow the Operator to Refresh the Event List Get Previous 10 50 or 100 Events Get Next 10 50 or 100 Events Filter events by date camera or alarm type Refresh Event List Get Previous 10 Events 50 Events 100 Events Filter Events _ Itis possible to filter the event list by text if enabled date camera and alarm type using the Filter button in the right hand window Filter Text by typing the phrase or word required in the search box at the top This will search for occurances of the text in the text stream alongside the recorded video Filter by tiem amp date using the drop down boxes to select a start and end parameter for the search This will search for all events within the specified time period Filter by Camera by selecting the relevant camera Right click to quickly select all This will search the event list for events associated with the selected camera Filter by Alarm type by selecting GPS VMD Zone System or All Press Apply at the bottom to begin the Filter Dedicated Micros 2006 Rar Viewer ilt ring Date Range Please select the start and end dates Camera Filter Alarm Type Filter C 1 Camera 1 C 2 Camera 2 _ 3 Camera 3 C 4 Camera 4 15 Camera 5 _ 6 Camera 6 C Z Camera 7 8 Camera 8 19 Camera 9 C 10 Camera 10 111 Camera 11 1 12 Came
55. trols required for a Central Monitoring application and with the introduction of drag and drop the application now becomes even more intuitive for the Operator and allows access to cameras with a single key command Each event that comes in from a site opens an alarm session if subsequent events come in from that site before it is closed they join that session Sessions are automatically served to operators logged into the Event Distribution Point Operators can view replay and live images from the site quickly to be able to respond to activities on the site All the events are logged in an SQL database and video from each session is linked to the alarm log providing a clear audit trail Users are then required to close and characterise the events prior to closing the session thereby enabling a compliant BS8418 audit trail Reports from the database can be created using standard database tools to enable bespoke solutions for customer management NetVu Observer enables access to the event lists that are stored on the image server These files are where all logged alarms VMD incidents and system changes are stored allowing the Operator quick and easy access to any event video recordings that are saved on the image server The following diagram shows how NetVu Observer software can be integrated in a Central Monitoring system with access and control to any of the image servers that are part of the NetVu Connected product range Dedicated
56. ultiscreen views Resolution Selection High Medium Low Dedicated Micros 2006 Although the resolution of the video from an image server can be configured with the Properties option refer to Adding an Image Server the ObserVer application also provides the ability to select the resolution of the images being viewed in Live and Playback mode This feature is useful when a slow speed link is being utilised for remote monitoring reducing the resolution will reduce the amount of information that is being transmitted from the image server and can provide faster image update providing easier control of telemetry cameras or more coherent viewing A resolution request is sent from NetVu Observer application to the image server the unit will then apply the resolution settings stored within it s configuration to the images being transmitted to the viewer The resolution settings are made up of the maximum file size and image size as configured in the Camera Set up page Note The selected viewing resolution high medium low applies to all cameras being viewed Note Image servers are able to re compress or transcode recorded images during the playback process this will reduce the size of the video image when using a slow remote link High resolution is the optimum video image that will have a set resolution and files size associated Live and Playback mode Medium l Medium is a lower quality video stream that is s
57. up exe file from either the CD or the web download 2 Run the exe file 3 Using the installation wizard follow the on screen prompts 4 You will now be able to launch the EDP application using the Start option or the desktop shortcut if one has been created Dedicated Micros 2006 Configuring the EDP Software Each operator that will receive alarms via this system needs to be registered as a user on the EDP application 1 Newser Citua Delete Usa Change Faza d freiem nin g Launch the EDP software There are four information panes available labelled Users Status Log and Info Users Status Log Info Allows administration of user accounts including creation editing and deletion and modifying passwords Displays the current operation mode of the software This page is used when contacting Dedicated Micros Technical Support It displays information on what the software is doing This page is used when contacting Dedicated Micros Technical Support It displays information on the different services being used by the database Administering User Accounts The first time the application is launched it will display the Users window with two accounts preloaded The software requires an administrator to log in to add new user or admin accounts The default username and password are admin and password respectively These should be changed as soon as possible to maintain security Click the Login but
58. very image ARC Options Options ARC Options Appearance Set ARC Options Choose Video Log Folder cAprogra 1idmnetv 1iparlogs Enter IP Address Of EDP Enter Port Number Of EDP Select Action On Remote Alarm Set ARC options This allows the operator to enter the RVRC details for the Event Distribution point software Choose Video Log Server Select the folder that will be used to store all alarm images Note It is important to empty this folder regularly All recorded alarm images received from the EDP will be saved in this location It is important that this folder is managed by ensuring there is adequate space to accommodate it and that the images are archived and removed regularly Enter IP address of EDP Use this box to enter the Event Distribution point server address to enable reception of alarms Enter Port Number of EDP This is set to the default port number do not edit it unless it has been changed on the EDP Set Action on Remote Alarm Use this box to determine what ObserVer will do with the alarm video when an alarm is received The options are Play Pause Fast Forward or Rewind Network Timeout This is the time in seconds that the application will wait to receive a response from an image server If a response is not received within this time period the timeout image will be displayed identifying to the Operator that communication with the requested image server has not been successful It is possible to
59. video inputs are not enabled then a blank screen will be displayed in live or playback mode Instead of displaying sequential images it is possible to select which camera is to be viewed in each segment Click on a segment to highlight it and press the corresponding camera button to be displayed Picture in Picture It is possible to display a picture as an overlay of the main picture the overlay can be a single or quad display When a picture in picture display is selected the main window will display the last selected camera and the next enabled sequential image s will be displayed in the overlay section Instead of displaying sequential images it is possible to select which camera is to be viewed in each segment E Click on a segment and press the corresponding camera button to be displayed Multiscreen Up to a 36 Way view can be selected in a number of variations allowing up to thirty six separate sites to be viewed using NetVu Observer at any one time It is possible to identify where video inputs are to be viewed within the multiscreen Select the relevant segment click on the segment and select the camera from the site tree for the live or recorded image to be displayed in that segment It is possible to select a segment within the display when a segment is selected a coloured box will appear around the segment to indicate control Double clicking on a highlighted segment will toggle the display between fullscreen and m
60. will store and display information Options Set Image Server Tree Options Choose Site Folder cAprogra 1idmnetv 1 sites Set Event Database Options Set Number Of Events Per Page 305 Set Event Pre Alarm Time in seconds oH Choose Action To Be Taken On Event Selection Embedded Data Settings Show Download Statistics With Embedded Data Ll Display preset on start up Please select the display preset to use at start up Leave blank if no preset should be used L Set Image Server Tree Options The selection of cameras within NetVu Observer is via a site tree folder this option allows any previously configured sites to be selected Set Event Database Options The image servers have the ability to store specific events within a database NetVu Observer can access the event database of the unit being controlled This option enables the operation of this to be configured it also determines how the application will function when selecting an event i e pause the video Note This is not the RVRC database Embedded Data Settings This option will display the download statistics along with the camera name camera number activity detectors time and date in the embedded data window View gt Embedded Data Retail or ATM applications will also display text data Display Preset on start up NetVu ObserVer offers the option to save an arrangement of servers and camera feeds and positions into a preset view arrangement refer
61. yed Note The controls within NetVu Observer remain the same when using the map facility It provides guick and easy navigation for Operators DA NetVu ObserVer File View Tools Help Obser Wer IRL 172 16 80 5 9 Fy Stored Image Servers Demo Sites 9 8172 16 80 5 Camera 1 Camera 2 J Map 172 16 80 5 Enter IP address or domain na Disconnect From All MPEG Click on one of the sites to open the submap Dedicated Micros 2006 BITTE 5 unu File View Tools Help fy Stored Image Servers oF Demo Sites 9 8172 16 80 5 Camera 1 i Camera 2 es Back Doo r Enter IP address or domain na Emm A nnm m Disconnect From All s j r p e Double click on one of the cameras to display it in the selected segment in the ObserVer software Alternatively the camera icon can be dragged and dropped into a segment to display it Navigate back to the top level of the map by right clicking on the map In Multisite mode it is possible to select another of the sites from the top level Cameras from one image server can be displayed alongside images from different servers When cameras from different servers are shown onscreen the map will automatically navigate back to the top level i The Map Editor software is available as a free download from the Dedicated Micros website and is located XX within the Downloads section in the Support area www de

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