Sentinel DVI Integrated Recorder User Manual
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1. the wrong directory Thruput Limited looks in see 2 4 e Check the permissions are correct on both replay amp recorder see 2 3 b should be able to access the files via neighborhood network c SENTINEL TX Symptom Power LED not green located to the left of external 5V PSU connector Likely Cause s DVI LED not Video source not green located present to the right of the DVI connector Issue 1 Date 6 April 2011 No power supplied Sentinel DVI Integrated Recorder Check that the unit is power supplies are turned on either PoE external AC DC or USB n b the unit can be supplied from one or more sources If still not LED but you are able to communicate with the unit i e via software or through other LEDs then the power LED has failed If there are still problems contact support If in at the glass mode check that a valid picture is still present on the monitor 1 e there is data on the cable If in direct connection mode or no video present on the monitor check the video settings on the video source computer i e If Windows right click on the desktop to bring up the display control panel Check that the video card can see the video card and that the resolution is valid Ensure that DVI Integrated resolutions are 1600x1200 or lower for analogue and 1920x1200 or lower for digital connections Ensure that the associated display is enabled if it is a second m2. 1600x1200 max 2560x1600 c Thruput licence dongle d A suitable monitor s a Option 1 A single monitor e g 1920x1200 b Option 2 Two monitors e g 1920x1200 and 2560x1600 Issue 1 Page 12 of 38 Date 6 April 2011 Sentinel DVI Integrated Recorder User Manual Thruput Limited tm The Graphix Factory TruePixel 5 The Demonstration System The following system diagram shows the general layout of the demonstration system this document refers to 1600x1200 Passive DVI splitter DVI Dual Link Video Source Application that will be recorded using Sentinel TX technology Thruput Digital Record and Replay Demonstration System 1600x1200 192 168 50 1 192 168 100 2 Recorder NAS Running Windows 7 Professional 32 bit Dual GigE Network cards Dual DVI Output Computer Name RECORDER PC Install Thruput Recorder 1920x1200 2560x1600 192 168 100 1 Replay Running Windows 7 Professiona 32 bit GigE Network card Dual DVI Output Computer Name REPLAY PC Install Thruput Replay Sentinel Recordand Replay Demonstration Page 13 of 38 User Manual Sentinel DVI Integrated Recorder Lem N y E a lt S io Bs 4A The Graphix Factory Thruput Limited TruePixe 5 1 a b c d 5 2 1 mm Recorder NAS and Replay Networking Set up the following IP addresses for the Recorder NAS position refer to Appendix 6 1 for details a IP1 192 168 50 1 25
3. J Sentinel Demo 1 0 3 Thruput Sentinel Install Wizard Custom Setup Select the program features you want installed Click on an icon in the list below to change how a feature is installed Feature Description 3 Sentinel_Demo BX z Replay X j Test Data a This feature will be installed on local hard drive GAR This feature and all subfeatures will be installed on local hard drive This feature will be installed when required X This feature will not be available Install to C Program Files Thruput Limited Sentinel Demo InstallShield Help Space __ lt Back_ _Next gt Il Ga The CD should auto start if it does not browse the CD and double click the index html file Thruput software is scanned for all currently known security threats Issue 1 Page 15 of 38 Date 6 April 2011 Sentinel DVI Integrated Recorder User Manual The Graphix Factory Thruput Limited TruePixel g Test the Recorder Application runs correctly from the desktop icon The recorder will display the default destination E SentinelTest as well as the available network connections To change the default destination please refer to Appendix 6 5 r Q Launch Sentinel Reco C Program Files Thruput Limited Sentinel Demo Recorder gt SentinelRecorder exe o E SentinelTest 1 Network adapter Intel R gt 82567LM 3 Gigabit Network Connection on
4. Treat all future networks that I connect to as public and don t ask me again Help me choose c From Network and Sharing Center in Control Panel select change advanced sharing settings d Ensure you have expanded the Home and work tab e Change the Settings a Network discovery to ON b File and printer Sharing to ON Issue Page 21 of 38 Date 6 April 2011 Sentinel DVI Integrated Recorder User Manual The Graphix Factory Thruput Limited TruePixel c Password Protected sharing to OFF Change sharing options for different network profiles Windows creates a separate network profile for each network you use You can choose specific options for each profile Home or Work Network discovery When network discovery is on this computer can see other network computers and devices and is visible to other network computers What is network discovery Turn on network discovery Turn off network discovery File and printer sharing When file and printer sharing is on files and printers that you have shared from this computer can be accessed by people on the network Turn on file and printer sharing Turn off file and printer sharing Public folder sharing When Public folder sharing is on people on the network including homegroup members can access files in the Public folders What are the Public folders Turn on sharing so anyone with network access can read and write
5. card may not support the required resolution Non standard resolutions may require a forced configuration in the host computer Check that the required resolution falls within the VGA or DVI I specifications If there are still problems contact support Unable to Virtual COM port Check that the USB port is connected to the upgrade the driver missing host computer unit Ensure that the Sentinel Virtual COM port driver is installed Contact support to obtain the latest version Check that the correct COM port number is selected see hardware properties Check that the correct COM settings are selected 115200 baud 8 bit data 1 stop no Issue 1 Page 37 of 38 Date 6 April 2011 Sentinel DVI Integrated Recorder User Manual The Graphix Factory Thruput Limited TruePixel flow control within the USB driver see hardware properties Check that the Sentinel Upload Tool is installed The latest version can be obtained from support See the Upload Tool user guide for more trouble shooting advice If there are still problems contact support To contact support please email support thruput co uk or contact your sales representative When communicating with support please include all relevant details and supply information such as the unit serial numbers and product part number Issue 1 Page 38 of 38 Date 6 April 2011 Sentinel DVI Integrated Recorder User Manual
6. e g full motion video then a larger file size should be expected Check video cables poor quality cabling or badly terminated Y splits can cause noise to be present on the cable This noise will be recorded and compressed causing an increase in file size To fix ensure that good quality cabling is used and that cable runs are kept to a minimum Check that the monitor is switched on at the glass recording and that it is not running a screen saver Check the recorded frame rate Higher frame rates result in larger video files Check the resolution Higher resolutions will result in larger video files Check the source video Large on screen changes will result in larger video files For digital capture check that the source video card is transmitting video at the native resolution for the monitor If the video is being scaled by the video card then there may be extra details that are causing the file size to increase For analogue capture check that the quantization filter has been enabled and set appropriately as this will help reduce sampling noise and therefore reduce the size of video frames If there are still problems contact support Recorded Non optimal video Check other files if just one file is showing data has noise source the fault then it may contain invalid data Le or is corrupt file corrupted on disk Data should be replaced but files are with redundant data source at the earliest
7. manual is designed for use in a redundant video recorder system or as a high quality video extender 1 1 Features Supports DVI I connectors Lossless high end video broadcasting over Ethernet Proprietary high compression RLE difference engine Optional dual redundant Gigabit Ethernet Supports multiple redundant power supplies o Dual power over Ethernet PoE IEEE 802 3af compliant o Power from USB o External 5V DC supply e Low power and silent running typically 5 Watts 1 2 DVI Interface The Sentinel Recorder is capable of emulating a VGA monitor with a maximum resolution of 1600x1200 at 60Hz Frame Rate In addition the Sentinel Integrated Issue Page 3 of 38 Date 6 April 2011 Sentinel DVI Integrated Recorder User Manual The Graphix Factory Thruput Limited TruePixel Recorder can be configured to snoop a DVI or VGA signal to an existing monitor up to a maximum resolution of 1600x1200 at 60Hz The Sentinel Integrated Recorder supports DVI I single link which can operate with analogue or digital single link cabling If the Sentinel Integrated Recorder is programmed to emulate a monitor then the supported resolution is defined in an EDID EEPROM as defined by the DVI specification DVI I single link cable can be easily recognised by its half populated pins as shown in figure 1 DVI I Single Link DVI I Dual Link DVI D Single Link DVI D Dual Link DVI A Figure 1 DVI CONNEC
8. shooting guide first a NAS RECORDER Symptom No network connection to source pc No network connection to replay pc Not recording any data Issue 1 Date 6 April 2011 Likely cause s IP addresses setup incorrectly connections incorrect IP addresses setup incorrectly connections incorrect or permissions not set up Firewall network adapter sentinel TX or source pc Sentinel DVI Integrated Recorder Remedy Check firewall disabled on recorder Make sure the network connection between source and recorder is correctly assigned see 2 1 Check sentinel TX is connected correctly and power is on See 2 2 Restart both the sentinel and source pc Check firewall disabled on recorder replay Try to ping the replay position to check connected No Response see steps 2 1 and ensure network setup with the correct IP addresses If connection still not present then see diagram in steps 2 0 to ensure connections are setup correctly Ping worked but unable to see connection see 2 3 b ensure permissions are set up correctly Check firewall disabled on recorder Recording will not start until a new minute has begun Make sure the network connection between source and recorder is correctly assigned see 2 1 Page 30 of 38 User Manual The Graphix Factory TruePixel Recording to incorrect directory b REPLAY Symptom No network connection to recorder pc Canno
9. 5 255 255 0 b IP2 192 168 100 2 255 255 255 0 Set up the following IP address for the Replay position refer to Appendix 6 1 for details a IP 192 168 100 1 255 255 255 0 Setup the network between the Recorder NAS and Replay positions refer to Appendix 6 2 for details Ensure the Windows Firewall is disabled on both the Recorder NAS position and the Replay position Source Position With the source computer turned off perform the following steps a Connect the DVI splitter to the source computer DVI output b Connect one output from the DVI splitter to the chosen monitor Note that in snoop mode a passive video splitter should be used to ensure that the monitor and Sentinel Integrated Recorder co exist If connected in direct mode video splitters must not be used c Connect the second output to the Sentinel TX device d Connect the power cables to the Sentinel TX e Connect a CAT5 network cable from the Sentinel TX LAN 2 port to the RECORDER PC 192 168 50 1 255 255 255 0 network see section 5 1 for recorder networking It is recommended that no more than 12 Sentinel Integrated Recorders are connected on the same LAN to give optimum performance Similarly it is strongly recommended that a LAN is dedicated for use by the Sentinel Recorders as the real time recording can occasionally generate high network traffic Issue Page 14 of 38 Date 6 April 2011 Sentinel DVI Integrated Recorder User Manual The Graph
10. Date 6 April 2011 Sentinel DVI Integrated Recorder User Manual The Graphix Factory Thruput Limited TruePixel This document describes the steps involved in setting up a demonstration of the Sentinel Integrated Record system This demonstration will also include a replay position to demonstrate playback of the captured data The system primarily consists of the following main components The video source The recorder NAS position The replay position Sentinel TX recorder Installer CD Please contact support or sales if not supplied WwW sl sde Each component has a minimum set of system requirements however we would recommend a fully featured NAS such as a Dell PowerEdge R510 4 1 Source a The Video Source a A Dual or single link DVI graphics card b A suitable monitor e g 1600x1200 c A passive DVI splitter d ADVI cable b Sentinel TX Recorder a Sentinel TX device with USB cable b External Power supply or a Power over Ethernet PoE adapter 4 2 The Recorder NAS Position a Window 7 Professional 32 bit Edition b A suitable monitor e g 1280x1024 or greaterx GigE network cards c Sufficient disk space for the recorded data e g a 1HDD for the Windows Operating system min 320GB b HDD for the video data e g 1 5TB 4 3 The Replay Position a Window 7 Professional 32 bit Edition b Dual head DVI graphics card with support for the maximum video resolution being recorded e g
11. Issue 1 Page 35 of 38 Date 6 April 2011 Sentinel DVI Integrated Recorder User Manual The Graphix Factory TruePixel not missing Missing video Recorder service files was stopped or Sentinel Recorder disconnected Unable to Software upgrade decode replay necessary data Issue 1 Thruput Limited opportunity If all data shows the fault then follow the trouble shooting steps for Recorded Video File Sizes larger than expected above If there are still problems contact support If data is currently not being received see Unable to record video data Check the recorder application logs to see if the application was running continuously and that no faults were reported Check the network logs both NAS computer and LAN switch to see if network disconnections coincide with gaps in data Check that redundant NAS data has the missing data If so data should be copied across at the earliest opportunity to ensure that redundant data is maintained Sentinel Gap Filler can automate this task Check that NAS disk space is available and that the disk space has a minimum of 10 available at all times The Sentinel Spacechecker can be used to automate this task If there are still problems contact support If data is corrupt or shows video noise see Recorded data has noise or is corrupt but files are not missing Contact support to ensure that the latest version of replay decode is b
12. TOR TYPES With digital connections the maximum throughput for Single Link DVI is 165Million pixels second 165MHz pixel clock Issue Page 4 of 38 Date 6 April 2011 Sentinel DVI Integrated Recorder User Manual The Graphix Factory Thruput Limited TruePixel As an example a 1920x1200 monitor at 60Hz refresh rate displays 1920x1200x60 pixels in one second This would be 138 Million pixels second There is also around 10 of extra time required for the internal timings Therefore a 1920x1200 60Hz monitor has a pixel clock of 152 MHZ This is below 165MHz so the Sentinel Integrated Recorder can be used In contrast a 2560x1600 resolution monitor at 60Hz has pixel clock of 2560x1600x60 10 which is 270MHz This is above 165MHz so the graphics card works in DVI Dual Link This would require the Sentinel DVI Dual Link Recorder product It is the responsibility of the user to ensure that the resolution defined by the EDID EEPROM is supported by the video source and the cabling 1 3 Ethernet Interface The Sentinel Integrated Recorder is designed to operate on Gigabit Ethernet networks that provide a low latency and high bandwidth channel to distribute the data To ensure loss less transmission of the video data Thruput has developed a proprietary high compression RLE difference engine To ensure optimal compression it is important that users understand how RLE compression operates as not all video types give the same l
13. The Graphix Factory Thruput Limited TruePixel FHREPEF LIMITED 14 15 Londonderry Farm Keynsham Road Willsbridge Bristol BS30 6EL United Kingdom Office 44 117 932 85 85 Fax 44 117 932 93 39 Email support thruput co uk Web hitp thruput co uk Sentinel DVI Integrated Recorder User Manual Issue 1 06 04 11 This document is the copyright of the Thruput Limited No material may be reproduced copied translated or modified without the express written permission of Thruput Limited The Graphix Factory and TruePixel are trademarks of Thruput Limited on Thruput products are fully vi Compliant Issue Page 1 of 38 Date 6 April 2011 Sentinel DVI Integrated Recorder User Manual The Graphix Factory Thruput Limited TruePixel Contents E ET D 3 US WEE 3 12 DVL Interface EE 3 E3 Ethernet ENT 5 1 4 Typical At The Glass Applications eseeeseeeeeeseeeeeesereserrrerssrrerrserrresssreessee 6 1 5 Thruput Sentinel Record and Replay Software eeeeeeeeeeeeeeerereserereeserereee 7 2 Hatrdw re E 9 2 1 Automatic Analogue Eeer 2xsccc 2c ccs ianrecscsbarcescdaeesideeeagnidcnansacenesgeat sa 9 22 Pile WG e 9 3 Shipping Contents oe sensesctecenies te eies sc ccivaee iiien tenement ea eet ies 10 Dol PAWEL e E 10 3 2 Data Cables resni ar ae obeaetene wisi eerie eau 10 eege 11 Al E EE 12 4 2 The Recorder NAS Position iis scsiussicesasssevssicssncatiscsavasevaae saves tavesavctenseve
14. are via the network If connection is possible make sure that the network port has not being disabled in software Test that data is not being transmitted by using the Sentinel Recorder software i e is data arriving at the recorder If there are still problems contact support The user LED is only controlled by software using the network ports Check that the network is set up correctly see above The user LED can be controlled by Sentinel Management software Ensure that the correct command is being set and that communications is possible does the unit populate the software list Page 33 of 38 Date 6 April 2011 Sentinel DVI Integrated Recorder User Manual The Graphix Factory TruePixel Thruput Limited If communications are possible but the LED does not respond ensure that no other units are on the network as these may be interfering Ensure that the correct command is being sent to the unit See the network interface user guide If there are still problems contact support Unable to Recorder service is record video not configured data correctly or out of disk space Analogue Analogue settings recording is are not optimal not tuned i e phase brightness contrast Issue 1 Check connectivity Is the Sentinel Recorder connected to the NAS recorder and is it powered Check that the Sentinel Recorder software has the correct configurations e g NAS folder exists and the co
15. e BH Desktop 4 audio_channel_index 24 03 2011 16 12 Configuration sett 1KB 8 Downloads 4 replay_config 24 03 2011 16 12 Configuration sett 1KB E Recent Places amp system 24 03 2011 16 12 Configuration sett 1KB thruput_video 25 03 2011 12 44 Configuration sett 6 KB c Amend Location directory to your choosen location ending the string with a trailing back slash e g MY REC F MYROOT MY REC Note that the name of the PC appears twice in the Locaton string both instances need to be changed Issue Page 28 of 38 Date 6 April 2011 Sentinel DVI Integrated Recorder User Manual The Graphix Factory Thruput Limited TruePixel Once configured use the Sentinel Replay to playback a time slice from the data recorded earlier Sentinel DVI INTEGRATED RECORDER Figure 4 SENTINEL INTEGRATED RECORDER FULLY OPERATIONAL Your installation is now complete 6 7 Further information Further information on the Thruput Record and Replay can be found in the User Guide Please consult your Thruput Sales contact for help with adding Sentinel Integrated Recorder to your system For any other help please contact the Thruput support team Issue Page 29 of 38 Date 6 April 2011 Sentinel DVI Integrated Recorder User Manual The Graphix Factory TruePixel 7 Troubleshooting Guide Thruput Limited If you experience any problems with the above please see if you problem is solved within this trouble
16. e steps below a Run the installer CD on the replay position Selecting the Replay tab and proceed as follows b Install CodeMeter accepting all defaults c Install 32 bit Sentinel Replay A security warning will require you to confirm that you wish to run the installer r e File Download Security Warning ez Do you want to run or save this file c Name Sentinel Demo 1 0 3 msi Type Windows Installer Package 13 8MB From D Downloads n JL Ss JL Ga n We fies from the Intemet can be useful this fie type can ry Potentially harm your computer If you do not trust the source do not fun or save this software What s the risk d When prompted select replay and This feature will be installed on local hard drive gt The CD should auto start if it does not browse the CD and double click the index html file Thruput software is scanned for all currently known security threats Issue 1 Page 17 of 38 Date 6 April 2011 Sentinel DVI Integrated Recorder User Manual The Graphix Factory Thruput Limited TruePixe 1 mm J Sentinel Demo 1 0 3 Thruput Sentinel Install Wizard i Custom Setup Select the program features you want installed Click on an icon in the list below to change how a feature is installed Eee Sentinel Demo Feature Dein G il H This feature will be installed on local hard drive G98 This feature and all subfeatures will be
17. eing used Check that the data is accessible via the network and has sufficient permissions to read the data remotely The Sentinel Recorder captures difference frames so ensure that sufficient data has been captured within the time slice you are trying to replay A larger time slice may allow the data to be viewed Page 36 of 38 Date 6 April 2011 Sentinel DVI Integrated Recorder User Manual The Graphix Factory Thruput Limited TruePixel If there are still problems contact support Unable to Wrong network Test basic connectivity by attempting to monitor or port in use control the user LED or read the unit serial control unit number If this fails see User LED does not respond to software control Not all commands are supported on all hardware platforms Consult the Sentinel Command Matrix to ensure that the command is valid for your hardware variant If there are still problems contact support Unable to At the glass Check that the DVI LED is present select EDID mode required incorrectly set Check that at the glass mode EDID mode is resolution set correctly for the system i e EDID table video source must be disabled during at the glass capture as not showing it will interfere with the monitor s settings resolution Conversely EDID table must be enabled when connected directly as it is emulating the monitor The source video computer may need restarting to detect the video mode The video
18. evel of compression For video data that consists of large areas of uniform colour the RLE compression reduces the data traffic considerably This is done by compressing the pixel data into a different form for example 200 pixels of 24 bit data could take 24x200 i e 480 bits of storage or could be shortened to pixel count i e 24 8 bits of storage In addition by comparing the current frame with the previous frame and only sending the differences even greater savings can be made This is because the Sentinel Integrated Recorder can convert complex areas that would require significant storage even with RLE and compress this to an instruction such as just repeat the last frame With difference engine and RLE slow moving vector driven images such as those found in air traffic control systems compress very well Issue Page 5 of 38 Date 6 April 2011 Sentinel DVI Integrated Recorder User Manual The Graphix Factory Thruput Limited TruePixel 1 4 Typical At The Glass Applications The Thruput Sentinel Integrated Recorder can be used in a variety of ways A typical analogue video system is shown in Figure 2 In words a passive video splitter is used between two standard length video cables The mid connection of the splitter typically connected to a video source in digital capture mode is connected to the Sentinel s DVI I connector using a video adaptor if necessary The LAN recording is then configured f
19. files in the Public folders Turn off Public folder sharing people logged on to this computer can still access these folders Media streaming When media streaming is on people and devices on the network can access pictures music and videos on this computer This computer can also find media on the network Media streaming is off Choose media streaming options File sharing connections Windows 7 uses 128 bit encryption to help protect file sharing connections Some devices don t support 128 bit encryption and must use 40 or 56 bit encryption Use 128 bit encryption to help protect file sharing connections recommended Enable file sharing for devices that use 40 or 56 bit encryption Password protected sharing When password protected sharing is on only people who have a user account and password on this computer can access shared files printers attached to this computer and the Public folders To give other people access you must turn off password protected sharing Turn on password protected sharing Turn off password protected sharing HomeGroup connections Typically Windows manages the connections to other homegroup computers But if you have the same user accounts and passwords on all of your computers you can have HomeGroup use your account instead Help me decide Allow Windows to manage homegroup connections recommended Use user accounts and passwords to connect to other computers I
20. following products e Sentinel Recorder middleware designed to run on the NAS server to convert LAN data into physical data streams across one or more partitions e Sentinel Replay fully fledged ATC replay system designed to playback data from a specified time slice Alternatively you may be supplied with e Sentinel Replay API fully featured dynamic library that can be used to develop custom versions of Replay e Sentinel Decoder engineering utility that converts compressed video data into discrete bitmaps Ideal for performing quick tests to check the integrity of the captured data e Sentinel Operational Viewer management and or engineering utility that provides an at the glance overview of all active connections The live views of Issue 1 Page 7 of 38 Date 6 April 2011 Sentinel DVI Integrated Recorder User Manual The Graphix Factory Thruput Limited TruePixel the data are ideal for Operational Supervisors as they are current and can be displayed at their native resolution Please contact support or your sales representative for more information Issue 1 Page 8 of 38 Date 6 April 2011 Sentinel DVI Integrated Recorder User Manual The Graphix Factory Thruput Limited TruePixel 2 Hardware Features The Sentinel Integrated can be controlled and monitored using Sentinel Management software The following features are supported in hardware Please consult the software guides for informati
21. grated Recorder is able to use several different sources of power e Power over Ethernet PoE from a IEE802 3af compliant injector not supplied e 5v from a USB power leads not supplied e Dedicated 5v power source not supplied If PoE is used it must be noted that the injector must be gigabit Ethernet compatible Thruput can advise on suitability of power arrangements Please contact your sales representative for more details 3 2 Data Cables The Sentinel Integrated Recorder is a high end video streaming device and benefits from high quality cabling Thruput recommends that all Gigabit Ethernet cables are CAT 5e or better and that all digital and analogue cables are fully DVI I compliant Issue 1 Page 10 of 38 Date 6 April 2011 Sentinel DVI Integrated Recorder User Manual The Graphix Factory Thruput Limited TruePixel 4 Installation Guide The Sentinel Integrated Recorder is capable of emulating a monitor or at the glass recording snooping of the video sent to a real monitor This installation guide describes both methods If you experiences issues please consult the troubleshooting section see end of the manual for help and advice on what to do next For the purpose of the guide control and monitoring of the hardware is performed by the Thruput Record and Replay software suite Please contact support or your local sales representative for information on what is available Issue 1 Page 11 of 38
22. her People without a user account and password for this computer To change this setting use the Network and Sharing Center 0K Cancel Apply c Make sure share this folder is ticked and select permissions N Advanced Sharing s Settings Share name E Limit the number of simultaneous users to Comments 20 ze 1 es CD Geel r d Select add group and name it Everyone and give the group full permission controls Issue 1 Date 6 April 2011 Sentinel DVI Integrated Recorder Page 24 of 38 User Manual The Graphix Factory Thruput Limited TruePixel rc DE Share Permissions Group or user names R Everyone La Permissions for Everyone Allow Deny Full Control EI Change EI ia Read E Leam about access control and permissions kenge cec ze _ e Select the tab Security and click Edit lt gt Local Disk D Properties f Select Add Permissions for Local Disk OG Issue Page 25 of 38 Date 6 April 2011 Sentinel DVI Integrated Recorder User Manual The Graphix Factory Thruput Limited TruePixel g Enter Everyone in the object name edit box and click OK Select Users or Groups h Select Everyone in the Group or user names edit box and assign full c
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24. installed on local hard drive D 03 This feature will be installed when required X This feature will not be available InstallShield d See the Sentinel Replay User Manual on the install CD for using the Replay Application e See Appendix 6 6 for details on how to change the default configuration of Replay f Issue 1 Test the network connection from the Replay position to the Recorder destination by using network neighbourhood to browse the E drive you created on the recorder Refer to the troubleshooting section if you cannot browse the E drive Page 18 of 38 Date 6 April 2011 Sentinel DVI Integrated Recorder User Manual The Graphix Factory Thruput Limited TruePixel Di 6 Appendix 6 1 Setting a static IP address a From Network and Sharing Center in Control Panel select the Change Adatper Settings link E Network and Sharing Center Gu EE Control Panel Network and Internet Network and Sharing File Edit View Tools Help Control Panel Home View your basic network informat Change adapter settings A Change advanced sharing setting NEILP WIN7 This computer View your active networks Network Work network b Right click the appropriate network adapter from the list and click properties c Inthe connection properties dialog select Internet Protocol Version A TCP IPv4 and click the Properties button D Local Area Connecti
25. ix Factory Thruput Limited TruePixel f Power up the source computer g Check that the power LED is green located next to the power input h Check the DVI LED on the Sentinel TX is green if no light is seen confirm that both sides support Gigabit Ethernet and check that the PC network card is enabled See troubleshooting for more advice 5 3 Recorder NAS Position It is recommended that data from the Sentinel TX device is recorded to a disk partition other than the windows system partition ideally a second HDD would be used create a new partition a Create a new disk partition labeled E Appendix 6 3 b Assign the correct permissions to the newly created E drive Appendix 6 4 c Run the installer CD on the recorder position Selecting the Recorder tab d Install WinPcap accepting all defaults e Install 32 bit Sentinel Recorder A security warning will require you to confirm that you wish to run the installer File Download Security Warning Do you want to run or save this file ts Name Sentinel Demo 1 0 3 msi Type Windows Installer Package 13 8MB From D Downloads Gan Geen Gee n Whe files from the Intemet can be useful this file type can ry potentially harm your computer if you do not trust the source do not fun or save this software What s the risk d f When prompted select recorder and This feature will be installed on local hard drive
26. k Work network lt Unidentified network Public network Connect or disconnect Access type Internet Connections H Local Area Connection Access type No network access Connections 3 Local Area Connection 3 Change your networking settings tc Set up a new connection or network Set up a wireless broadband dial up ad hoc or VPN connection or set up a router or access point EY Connect to a network Connect or reconnect to a wireless wired dial up or VPN network connection Choose homegroup and sharing options Access files and printers located on other network computers or change sharing settings Troubleshoot problems Diagnose and repair network problems or get troubleshooting information b Connect to the WORK network if not already lt Set Network Location E lol x 1 1 ety Set Network Location Select a location for the Network network This computer is connected to a network Windows will automatically apply the correct network settings based on the network s location Home network e If all the computers on this network are at your home and you recognize them this is a trusted home network Don t choose this for public places such as coffee shops or airports Work network Tf all the computers on this network are at your workplace and you recognize them this is a trusted work network Don t choose this for public places such as coffee shops or airports I
27. local host 1 IP 6 6 6 6 2 IP 192 168 100 2 2 Network adapter Intel lt R gt Gigabit CT Desktop Adapter on local host 1 IP 6 6 6 6 2 IP 192 168 50 1 Please Enter an Interface number 1 2 h Select the network adapter with IP address 192 169 50 1 e g 2 press enter and select Y to continue i The recorder if setup correctly will now begin to record data from the connected video source beginning at the next minute boundary If no data info is seen please refer to the troubleshooting section nch Sentinel Recorder channel Sentinel lt B s gt video B s gt 1 3 93e 806 2 6Ge 806 3 93e 806 2 6Ge 806 j Minimise the recorder and launch space checker navigating to directory E SentinelTest RECORDER PC this is the folder above the day directories on your selected partition Select ok Issue Page 16 of 38 Date 6 April 2011 Sentinel DVI Integrated Recorder User Manual The Graphix Factory Thruput Limited TruePixel r Browse for Folder Location Above Day Folders RECORDER PC A Control Panel a N a P Computer amp Local Disk C e DVD RW Drive D MyDisc 4 Local Disk E A Logs 4 p SentinelTest E 4 m RECORDER PC L oe II em jy 2011 03 25 i 5 4 Replay Position Replay functionality is supplied by the Sentinel Replay application To install the Replay applications follow th
28. on Properties vi 0 Client for Microsoft Networks wv JM Eset Personal Firewall wi Bas Packet Scheduler vi lte and Printer Sharing for Microsoft Networks wl Intemet WS ien Wl A face come eee eeng Driver wi Link Layer Topology Discovery Responder Install Uninstall Properties Descripti wide area network protocol that provides communication interconnected networks Issue 1 Page 19 of 38 Date 6 April 2011 Sentinel DVI Integrated Recorder User Manual The Graphix Factory Thruput Limited TruePixel d Select the radio button Use the following IP address Internet Protocol Version 4 TCP IPv4 Properties oi e Set your IP and subnet mask accordingly Issue 1 Page 20 of 38 Date 6 April 2011 Sentinel DVI Integrated Recorder User Manual The Graphix Factory Thruput Limited TruePixel 6 2 Recorder NAS and Replay network connections For the networking between the Recorder NAS and Replay positions to function correctly on Windows 7 both positions need to be connected WORK network a From Network and Sharing Center in Control Panel select the current active network as depicpted below by the red arrow Control Panel Home View your basic network information and set up connections See full map Change adapter settings A Kk Se Change advanced sharing settings NEILP WIN7 Multiple networks Internet This computer View your active networks Networ
29. on on how to set these within the hardware 2 1 Automatic Analogue Detection By default the Sentinel Integrated will attempt to automatically detect whether the source is analogue or digital When both are available the digital source will be chosen in preference To force analogue mode please ensure that analogue cables are used throughout the system The final connection to the Sentinel Integrated Recorder may need a video adaptor Note that the recommended at the glass connection is as a daisy chain between the monitor and source video see Figure 2 To force digital mode please ensure that digital cables are used throughout the system Note that the recommended at the glass connection is from the second spur of a passive Y splitter see Figure 3 2 2 At the glass recording The Sentinel Integrated Recorder supports at the glass recording which means that the video source can be recorded without loading software onto the host computer and without affecting the normal monitor operation During at the glass recording the Sentinel Integrated Recorder will not be detected by the video source computer Issue 1 Page 9 of 38 Date 6 April 2011 Sentinel DVI Integrated Recorder User Manual The Graphix Factory Thruput Limited TruePixel 3 Shipping Contents The Sentinel DVI Integrated Recorder ships with 1 Sentinel DVI Integrated Recorder Unit User Manual Installation CD 3 1 Power supplies The Sentinel DVI Inte
30. onitor then it may need enabling from software If there is data on the second monitor but the DVI LED is still not coming on then check that the unit is powered If the video source computer cannot detect the attached Sentinel Recorder restart the Page 32 of 38 User Manual The Graphix Factory TruePixel Network No LAN present connection or not 1000 baseT LED is not green valid connection Network data No valid DVI to LED is not transmit or no LAN flashing present amber i e data not being sent received User LED Wrong network does not port in use respond to software control Issue 1 Thruput Limited computer as it may need to refresh the list of known monitors If there are still problems contact support Check the cables The CatSe or greater cable should give a green connection LED if connected to a powered 1000 BaseT GigE LAN switch or computer Check that the unit is powered If the second connector is also failing then try a different LAN connection and or cable If there are still problems contact support First ensure that the LAN connection is showing a green LED see above to troubleshoot Check that the DVI LED is showing a green LED see above to troubleshoot Connect to other port software may have disabled one of the ports Test that connection can be made using the Sentinel Management software i e is it possible to detect the softw
31. ontrol the user and click Apply Permissions for Local Disk D Issue 1 Page 26 of 38 Date 6 April 2011 Sentinel DVI Integrated Recorder User Manual The Graphix Factory Thruput Limited TruePixel Di 6 5 Change Recorder default settings The data storage directory for the recorder should point to the E SentinelTest if this is not the case please proceed as follows a Open notepad as the Administrator Open Run as administrator Open file location Pin to Taskbar Pin to Start Menu Restore previous versions J Accessories E Calculator Copy Command P Connect to a E Connect toa Delete AY Getting Star Rename AH Math Input 8 F Notepad amp Paint E Remote Desktop Connection E Run Computer Snipping Tool L Sound Recorder 7 Sticky Notes D Sync Center Music Control Panel Devices and Printers G Windows Explorer Default Programs E WordPad I Ease of Access Help and Support I System Tools I Tablet PC Back Shutdown b Then open the file INSTALLDIR Recorder rec bat File Edit Format View Help a Open 9 lt gt Computer Local Disk CH Program Files Thruput Limited Sentinel Demo Recorder Organize v New folder Sr Ee Name Date modified Type Size WE Desktop E rec 25 03 2011 12 45 Windows Batch File 1KB B Downloads E SentinelRecorder 24 03 2011 16 12 Application 62 KB c Amend source direct
32. or single or dual redundant operation as per the system level requirements VGA Display Up to 1600x1200 VGA Passive Splitter l Storage 1 Optional VGA to DVI Converter Client Video Source VGA Figure 2 SENTINEL ANALOGUE AT THE GLASS RECORDING A typical single link DVI passive at the glass recording system is shown in Figure 3 In words a DVI splitter is used to take the signal down two DVI cables On one cable the monitor is attached as normal On the other the Sentinel DVI Integrated is connected The LAN recording is then configured for single or dual redundant operation as per the system level requirements Issue 1 Page 6 of 38 Date 6 April 2011 Sentinel DVI Integrated Recorder User Manual The Graphix Factory Thruput Limited TruePixel Display Up to 1920x1200 Thruput SDK provides data format and control code information Figure 3 SENTINEL DIGITAL AT THE GLASS RECORDING Please contact Thruput sales for advice and support with specific applications 1 5 Thruput Sentinel Record and Replay Software System builders may be interested in the Sentinel Record amp Replay system This software development package provides a turn key solution for building a high end video record and replay system using the Sentinel Integrated Recorder Depending on your requirements one or more pieces of software may be supplied with the hardware Thruput can supply the
33. ory to the applicable state e g F SentinelTest File Edit Format View Help SentinelRecorder exe o SentinelTest pause Issue Page 27 of 38 Date 6 April 2011 Sentinel DVI Integrated Recorder User Manual The Graphix Factory Thruput Limited TruePixel 6 6 Change Replay default settings The data storage directory on the recorder position should point to RECORDER PC E SentinelTest RECORDER PC if this is not the case please proceed as follows a Open notepad as the administrator Open Run as administrator Open file location Pin to Taskbar Pin to Start Menu Restore previous versions Sendto A Accessories Cut E Calculator Copy ER Command P Paste Connect to a E Connect to al Delete E Getting Start Rename AH Math Input 8 F Notepad amp Paint E Remote Desktop Connection E Run Computer Q Snipping Tool L Sound Recorder S Sticky Notes sync Center Properties Music Control Panel Devices and Printers ai Windows Explorer Default Programs E WordPad I Ease of Access Help and Support I System Tools I Tablet PC Back Shutdown e PE ee b Then open the file INSTALLDIR Replay Config thruput_video ini File Edit Format View He 3 Open gO IA Local Disk C Program Files Thruput Limited Sentinel Demo Replay config e l 4 H Organize v New folder dr Favorites Name Date modified Type Siz
34. rrect computer LAN has been chosen see network stats to see data arriving Check there is sufficient disk space to record new data Check that the Sentinel Recorder has both the Video green and LAN green flashing amber LEDs active Check that the Sentinel Recorder software is running on the NAS recorder If there are still problems contact support If in at the glass mode check the quality of the video on the monitor Tune the monitor first to ensure that source video is valid Check that the Sentinel Recorder is set to automatic mode default as this should get a sufficient video quality for most applications If monitor is still showing a poor image and or automatic mode does not tune the video then check the video card settings as the resolution may be invalid If the video is visible but not optimized then use the software to adjust phase brightness contrast and horizontal vertical alignment Use Sentinel Live Viewer or equivalent to customize the video settings Page 34 of 38 Date 6 April 2011 Sentinel DVI Integrated Recorder User Manual The Graphix Factory Thruput Limited TruePixel If there are still problems contact support Recorded Non optimal The Sentinel Recorder is optimized for video Video File source video that compresses well using the PNG algorithm Sizes larger as opposed to the JPG algorithm If the than expected source data is constantly changing or has lots of detail
35. ssue 1 Page 22 of 38 Date 6 April 2011 Sentinel DVI Integrated Recorder User Manual The Graphix Factory Thruput Limited TruePixel 6 3 Create a new partition Creating formatting and changing drive letters for partitions is all done via the Disk Management section in the Computer Management Console found under Administrative Tools in Control Panel a Right clicking your appropriate disk gives you access to the options associated to the disk File Action View Help Zee lzleclpleo besa Computer Management Local E System Tools Task Scheduler Event Viewer fi Shared Folders Local Users and Groups Performance et Device Manager ES Storage 7 Disk Management Es Services and Applications Healthy OEM Partition Ga C Simple Basic NTFS Healthy System Boot Page File Active Crash Dump Primary Partition 148 93GB 56 37 GB EK ca D Simple Basic NTFS Healthy Primary Partition 372 61GB 236 00GB 63 Healthy Primary Partition 465 76GB 312 72GB 67 c 78 MB 148 93 GB NTFS Healthy OEM Partition Healthy System Boot Page File Active Crash Dump Primary Partition Open Explore LDisk 2 NN ten as Active Basic F P Freewest F Change Drive Letter and Paths Healthy Primary Partition Format Extend volume Add Mirroru Properties Help b The forma
36. t File system should be NTFS and the Allocation Size should be set to default c Assign a drive letter to the newly formatted partition You may need to rearrange your drive letters Issue 1 Page 23 of 38 Date 6 April 2011 Sentinel DVI Integrated Recorder User Manual The Graphix Factory TruePixel 6 4 Recorder Permissions Thruput Limited In order for Windows Network Neighbourhood to browse the E partition you created in step 5 3a the following permissions need to be set on the Recorder a Open My Computer and right click the partition you created in step 5 3a e g E Select properties from the list a Hard Disk Drives 2 Local Disk C Local Disk E GB 222 GB free of 232 a Devices with Removable Storage 1 La 3 DVD RW Drive D Sr Tas Open Open in new window Share with D Restore previous versions Include in library D Format Copy Create shortcut Rename Properties e ae Local Disk E Properties b Select the tab sharing and then click advanced sharing s General Tools Hardware Network File and Folder Sharing my EA SP Shared Network Path Recorderpo e Advanced Sharing advanced sharing options e Advanced Sharing Password Protection can access folders shared with everyone Security Previous Versions Quota Customize Ss Set custom permissions create multiple shares and set ot
37. t open replay Cannot access recorded Issue 1 Date 6 April 2011 Data not being recorded to the correct directory Likely cause s IP addresses setup incorrectly connections incorrect or permissions not set up CodeMeter problem Replay looking in Sentinel DVI Integrated Recorder Thruput Limited Check sentinel TX is connected correctly and power is on See 2 2 Restart both the sentinel TX and source pc Check there if there is an E Drive on the recorder If yes see 2 3 j navigate to the folder above the day entries If no partition at all see 2 3 a create a partition E id the default drive used for this install If yes but named e g F G H amp so on see 2 3 g to change the default destination folder Remedy Check firewall disabled on recorder replay Try to ping the replay position to check connected No Response see steps 2 1 and ensure network setup with the correct IP addresses If connection still not present then see diagram in steps 2 0 to ensure connections are setup correctly Ping worked but unable to see connection see 2 3 b ensure permissions are set up correctly Check to make sure the code meter license key has been inserted into the replay position Ensure CodeMeter software has been installed on the replay position To change the directory that replay Page 31 of 38 User Manual The Graphix Factory TruePixel
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