Installation and Configuration EDS-1 HD. English. Encoder - Decoder - Streamer EDS-1 HD. Dallmeier electronic. Rev /

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1 Installation and Configuration EDS-1 HD English Encoder - Decoder - Streamer EDS-1 HD Rev /

2 Information about copyright, trademarks, design patents 2009 All rights reserved. This document may not be copied, photocopied, reproduced, translated, transferred to an electronic medium or converted to a machine-readable form either whole or in part without first receiving written permission from GmbH & Co.KG. We reserve the right to make technical modifications. The manufacturer accepts no liability for damage to property or pecuniary damages arising due to minor defects of the product or documentation, e.g. print or spelling errors, and for those not caused by intention or gross negligence of the manufacturer. GmbH & Co.KG Cranachweg 1 D Regensburg, Germany info@dallmeier.com All trademarks identified by are registered trademarks of. Adobe and Flash are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Adobe Systems Incorporated in the United States and/or other countries. IBM is a trademark of International Business Machines Corporation in the United States, other countries, or both. Microsoft, ActiveX, DirectX, Internet Explorer, Windows and Windows Vista are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other countries. Mozilla and Firefox are registered trademarks of the Mozilla Foundation. Third-party trademarks are named for information purposes only. respects the intellectual property of third parties and always attempts to ensure the complete identification of third-party trademarks and indication of the respective holder of rights. In case that protected rights are not indicated separately, this circumstance is no reason to assume that the respective trademark is unprotected. 2

3 Table of contents 1 About this document Validity Documents Conventions Safety instructions General notes Scope of delivery Transportation and packaging Appropriate use Performance features Warranty Certifications Connection assignment Front ECM DCM Back Installation and commissioning Requirements at the installation side Stand-alone installation Requirements Installation Rack mounting Requirements Mounting Commissioning Audio and video connection ECM Video IN Audio IN DCM Preparation System requirements Establishing a connection Basic settings ECM Language System time Manual setting Timeserver Video standard COM interface Password Camera name Fieldcontact display

4 Fieldcontact display filters Fieldcontact display position Relays Motion detection General configuration Configuration for SmartFinder DCM Language Text display System time Manual setting Timeserver Video standard COM interface Password Fieldcontact display Fieldcontact display filters Fieldcontact display position HDMI interface Network settings ECM General settings Alarm host Setting up Time control Editing and copying Video streaming Mode Multicast / unicast Range restriction Packet size DCM General settings Alarm host Setting up Time control Editing and copying Recording settings ECM Encoders Track Creating tracks Deleting a track Deleting recordings Recording Permanent Contact

5 Contact with timer Contact start / stop Motion DaVid start/stop Event recording Use scheduler Recording Off Scheduler Setting time limits for recording modes Exceptions in the week timer Video settings DCM Decoder Audio and video source Tracks Creating tracks Deleting a track Deleting recordings Recording Saving the configuration ECM Saving the configuration file Sending the configuration file Individual module Several modules DCM Saving the configuration file Sending the configuration file Individual module Several modules Information and log ECM Information dialog MAC adress Event log DCM Information dialog MAC adress Event log Breaking the connection ECM DCM Cleaning and service Cleaning Service

6 ECM DCM Activation on the ECM Technical data Pin assignment interfaces ECM Contact IN / OUT UTP / RS DCM Dimensions

7 1 About this document 1.1 Validity This document applies to the high-definition 1 channel MPEG encoder, decoder and streamer EDS-1. The descriptions in this document are based on the ECM-1 module software version and on the DCM-1 module software version Documents Commissioning The document entitled Commissioning contains the most important steps for the connection and commissioning of the device. Installation and Configuration (this document) The document entitled Installation and Configuration contains detailed descriptions of the installation, connection, commissioning and configuration of the device. Safety instructions, general notes and technical data are additionally provided. The target audience is exclusively specially trained and authorized professionals ( installers ). 1.3 Conventions This document contains warning words and symbols that indicate potential sources of danger. Various symbols and formats are used to maintain the clarity of the document. DANGER The warning word DANGER denotes an immediate danger that may cause death or serious injury if it is not averted. WARNING The warning word WARNING denotes a possible danger that may cause death or serious injury if it is not averted. CAUTION The warning word CAUTION denotes a possible danger that may cause minor injury if it is not averted. IMPORTANT The word IMPORTANT denotes information for preventing damage, incorrect configurations or incorrect actions. 7

8 NOTE A NOTE offers information on principles, special features and efficient procedure as well as general recommendations. Expression Expressions in bold and italics generally indicate a control element on the device (switches or lables) or on its users interface (buttons, menu, entries). 8

9 2 Safety instructions Only use this unit if it is technically in proper working order, to the intended purpose and while keeping safety and potential dangers in mind. Have malfunctions or damages eliminated immediately! Appoint a professional Installation, mounting, connection, start-up and configuration of the unit may only be carried out by trained and authorized professionals (installers). Unless otherwise expressly specified, this also applies to the maintenance, testing and repair. In doing so the regulations of the DIN VDE 0701 series of standards (repair, modification and inspection of electrical appliances) must be followed in addition. Read and pay attention to the documents Carefully and completely read the documents included in delivery. Always pay attention to the provided instructions, notes and warnings. Regulations surveillance systems The use of video and audio surveillance systems is strictly regulated in most countries. Therefore, inform yourself on laws and regulations that govern individual applications before using the unit. Ensure compliance with these laws and regulations and also observe regulations regarding data, working and environmental protection. Do not make modifications Do not make any modifications to the unit (neither to the software nor the hardware) without consulting. Improper modifications can cause malfunctions or damages. accepts no liability for damages resulting from unauthorized or improper modifications to the unit. Protection against condensation water If the unit is brought from a cold to a warm environment, condensation water can form inside the unit. Short-circuits may then lead to damage to the system. Wait up to 8 hours for the unit to reach room temperature before starting it up. Observe the rated voltage The unit can be damaged or destroyed by the application of an incorrect voltage. The mains voltage must always match the rated voltage of the unit. The rated voltage is specified on the rating plate of the unit. Observe ratings Unsuitable ambient conditions and improper installation (mainly too high ambient temperature and insufficient ventilation) may reduce the unit s life cycle. Ensure compliance with the stated operating conditions (see technical data), requirements at the installation site and, if applicable, maintenance regulations. Expansion components/peripheral devices Use only expansion components conforming with the technical data of the unit. Inappropriate peripheral devices may result in the violation of local laws and regulations and damages to the unit. In case of doubt, contact the sales partner responsible for your area. 9

10 Do not move while in operation Strong vibrations can cause damage to the unit, in particular to the hard disk(s). Therefore, do not bump the unit or move it in a jerky motion while in operation. Instruct the cleaning personnel accordingly if necessary! Do not open the unit Do not open the housing of the unit. There are no components inside the unit that require maintenance by the user. The inspection, maintenance and repair with an open housing must only be carried out by trained and authorized professionals (installer). Penetration of foreign bodies and liquids No objects or liquids may be allowed to get into the device. In this case, immediately disconnect the unit from the power supply (pull out the power plug). Please contact the sales partner responsible for your area. Measures to be taken in the event of damage and burnt smell If you notice burnt smell or formation of smoke from a unit, immediately disconnect it from the power supply (pull out the power plug). Please contact the sales partner responsible for your area. Disposal Disconnect the unit from the power supply. Remove all connected units and system components. Return the unit to your respective sales partner. 10

11 3 General notes 3.1 Scope of delivery Included in the standard scope of delivery is: 1x EDS-1 HD 1x Weidmüller plug connector 16 pin 1x Documentation Installation and Configuration (CD) The scope of delivery may differ depending on the ordered equipment or device variant. The device s range of functions depends on the ordered equipment or device variant and may therefore not correspond with this document s content. Certain functions and features may require an activation that is subject to costs. 3.2 Transportation and packaging Store the original packaging for transportation at a later date. is not responsible for damage resulting from unprofessional/improper transportation. The goods should only be shipped in their original packaging. If the original packaging is no longer available, ensure that the packaging used sufficiently protects the unit against damage, moisture, heat and cold. 3.3 Appropriate use The EDS-1 HD is a high-definition 1 channel audio and video encoder, decoder and streamer with recording capability. It is able to receive analogue audio and video data in real-time, encode and record them and output them via an Ethernet network (unicast or multicast) as a stream. Furthermore, the EDS-1 HD is able to receive digital audio and video data via an Ethernet network (unicast or multicast), decode them and output them via its HDMI interfaces (up to 1080p). The EDS-1 HD is a stand-alone device in compact design (1HU). Additionally, it is designed for installation in a 19 rack and operation in control and server rooms. 3.4 Performance features The EDS-1 HD is especially characterised by the following functions and properties: 1x IP based video decoder channel 1x analogue video encoder channel Simultaneous decoding, encoding, recording and live display/playback Supported video formats: MPEG-2/-4, MJPEG, H.264 Supported audio formats: G.722, MPEG-1 Layer 2 Supported bit rate (constant or dynamic) up to 16 Mbps HDMI ready with an output format up to 1080p Video outputs: 1x HDMI, 1x CVBS/BNC Fast display times, low delay (less than 100ms) Upscaling from SD to 720p, 1080i or 1080p 11

12 Evaluation with SeMSy or PView via Ethernet Linux operating system on Flash memory 1x hard disk for the recording of decoded data and 1x hard disk for encoded data optionally available Compact design, 1HU NOTE For detailed information please see chapter Technical data. 3.5 Warranty The terms and conditions valid at the signing of the contract apply. 3.6 Certifications The following certifications were in effect at the time this document was produced: CE UL (C, US) IEC IECEE FCC ACA 12

13 4 Connection assignment 4.1 Front ECM-1 module DCM-1 module Fig ECM Fig Status LEDs (Power, Record, Alarm, Error) 2 Video IN (CVBS) 3 Video IN (S-Video / mini DIN 4) 4 Rotary switch Video 5 Rotary switch Audio 6 UTP interface (RJ45) 7 Audio IN (3.5 mm phone jack) 8 Contact IN / OUT 9 LAN interface (RJ45) 10 HDD plug-in module 13

14 4.1.2 DCM Fig HDD plug-in module 2 Status LEDs (Power, Record, Alarm, Error) 3 Video OUT (CVBS) 4 Video OUT (HDMI) 5 Audio OUT (3.5 mm phone jack) 6 Serial interface (RS232/RJ12) 7 LAN interface (RJ45) 4.2 Back Fig Fan 1 9 Fan V power in 14

15 5 Installation and commissioning 5.1 Requirements at the installation side Unfavorable local conditions may shorten the life of the product or lead to malfunctions. Do not operate the EDS-1 HD at places: with large scale dust and dirt with steam or oil vapors (e.g. kitchen) with direct sunlight with unsuitable ambient temperatures (see technical data) near sources of strong radiation, i.e. X-rays, radio transmitters or magnetic fields with corrosive surroundings (e.g. gases or salt water) with insufficient ventilation (e. g. closed cabinet) 5.2 Stand-alone installation The EDS-1 HD may be freely positioned in a place respecting the requirements mentioned above. Attention should be paid to the fact that all connections are freely accessible Requirements Computer room This device is not for use in a computer room as defined in the Standard for Protection of Electronic Computer/Data Processing Equipment, ANSI/NFPA 75. Secured room Manipulation and sabotage danger. A stand-alone installation should be made in secured rooms with restricted access only. Socket-outlet The used socket-outlet has to be installed near the device. It has to be easily accessible Installation Do not place the EDS-1 HD upside down. Ensure a stable and horizontal surface. Ensure sufficient ventilation with 4 inch free space on the front and back side. 15

16 Fig. 5-1 Establish the required connections as described in the following. Start-up and login for configuration as described in the following. 5.3 Rack mounting The EDS-1 HD can be installed in a 19 standard rack using two 19 mountings (option) Requirements Elevated operating ambient The operating ambient temperature in a multi-unit rack may be greater than the room ambient. Ensure that the maximum ambient temperature in the rack complies with the requirements specified in the technical data. Reduced air flow The air flow in a (closed) rack may be reduced. Ensure that the amount of air flow required for save operation is not compromised. Ensure sufficient ventilation with 4 inch free space on the EDS-1 HD front and back side. Mechanical loading Mechanical loading may damage the device. Do not mount the EDS-1 HD upside down. Ensure a stable and horizontal mounting. Circuit overloading The device can be damaged or destroyed by the application of an incorrect voltage. The mains voltage must always match the rated voltage. The rated voltage is specified on the nameplate. 16

17 Reliable earthing Ensure a reliable earthing of the EDS-1 HD. Use power strips when other supply connections than direct connections to the branch circuit are being used Mounting Remove the four housing screws. Fig. 5-2 Place the two 19 mountings against the housing. Fig. 5-3 Secure the 19 mountings to the housing using the removed screws. Install the device in the 19 rack. IMPORTANT Follow the instructions supplied by the rack manufacturer. Do not mount the EDS-1 upside down. Ensure a stable and horizontal mounting. Ensure sufficient ventilation with 4 inch free space on the fan sides. Establish the required connections as described in the following. Start-up and login for configuration as described in the following. 17

18 5.4 Commissioning WARNING Danger of death from electric shock in the event of a lightning strike! Data transfer and video cables must not be connected or disconnected during a storm. Connect both modules of the EDS-1 HD to the network. Connect the EDS-1 HD to the power supply. Both modules start at the same time. They are ready for configuration via network after approx. 45 seconds. Make the configuration as described in the following. 18

19 6 Audio and video connection 6.1 ECM-1 The encoder module ECM-1 may receive audio and video signals via divers inputs. The following setting must be conducted depending on the utilised interface Video IN CVBS or S-Video The rotary switch video has to be set to position 8 or 9. Both positions are equal. RS485 The rotary switch video has to be set to position between 0 and 7. The positions are not equal at this. The longer the video line is, the higher position of the switch must be set. Reference values line length / switch position: Line length: 10 m 100 m 200 m 300 m Switch position: The table s values represent only reference values. The optimal adjustment is depending on several factors, e. g. cable type, cable diameter, cable laying, video signal strength, UTP transmitter. We highly recommend to check the displayed image and to readjust with the rotary switch video if necessary. Please note that the function of the BNC socket changes automatically if the RS485 interface is used as video input. The BNC socket may be used as a video OUT interface in this case, e. g. to connect a CVBS monitor Audio IN Jack plug The rotary switch audio has to be set to position 8 or 9 if the audio signal (stereo) is feed in via the jack plug. RS485 The rotary switch audio has to be set to a position between 0 and 7. The remarks on line length and switch position (see chapter 6.1) apply accordingly. Please note that only one audio channel (mono, left channel) is used in this case. Furthermore there is also a change of function taking place. The Audio IN (3.5 mm phone jack) interface outputs the received audio signal now. 6.2 DCM-1 Make the necessary connections. Note that no further settings on the hardware of the device are necessary. 19

20 7 Preparation Both modules will be configured via a PC with web browser in the LAN. 7.1 System requirements Detail Desktop CPU RAM OS OS service packs Graphics card Monitor Ethernet Browser Miscellaneous Requirements PC (IBM *) compatible) Intel *) Pentium *) 1.3 GHz (or higher) or AMD *) Athlon *) (or equivalent) 1.3 GHz (or higher) Min.128 MB, recommended 256 MB Microsoft *) Windows 2000 / XP Recommended, latest version VGA compatible, min. 64 MB, DirectX *) capable Resolution min x 768, colors min. 16 Bit 100 Mbit/s Microsoft Internet Explorer *) 6.0 or higher Mozilla Firefox *) (Linux) or (Windows) Adobe Flash Player *) 5 (Windows) or 7 (Linux) 7.2 Establishing a connection Before you establish a connection, first ensure that the configuration PC and the modules of the EDS-1 HD are in the same LAN. Both modules and PC or laptop can also be connected direct using a cross cable. NOTE If applicable, the network card and the browser have to be reconfigured to interact with each of the modules for the first time. Contact a network adminstrator, if necessary. First start the browser. Fig. 7-1: Browser adress line of the ECM-1 module Enter the IP address of the concerning module in the browser s address line. 20

21 NOTE If the ECM-1 has not yet been configured, use the default address set at the factory ( ). If the DCM-1 has not yet been configured, use the default address set at the factory ( ). Confirm the input. The connection to the respective modules will be established. First of all the login pages will be displayed. Fig. 7-2: ECM-1 module login page Fig. 7-3: DCM-1 module login page Enter the password. Confirm the password by clicking on OK. 21

22 NOTE If the modules have not yet been configured, use the default password set at the factory (3). To protect the modules from unauthorized access, you must change the default password. After you have logged in successfully, the main or navigation pages will be displayed. Fig. 7-4: ECM-1 navigation page Fig. 7-5: DCM-1 navigation page The single configuration dialog can be selected and opened with the navigation bar (left). 22

23 8 Basic settings 8.1 ECM-1 The basic configuration dialogs are centralised under Common settings: Fig Language Open the User interface dialog via Common settings > User interface... Fig. 8-2 Select the Language tab. Select the required Language. Confirm with OK. 23

24 8.1.2 System time The system time can be set manually or be actualised via network. Open the Set time dialog via Common settings > Time Manual setting NOTE If a time server was set (see chapter Timeserver), neither the date nor the time can be set manually. Select the Date/Time tab. Fig. 8-3 Enter Date and Time. Select the Timezone tab. Fig. 8-4 Set the Timezone. Confirm with OK Timeserver Select the Timeserver tab. Fig

25 Activate the use timeserver checkbox. Enter the IP adress of the Timeserver. Finally confirm with OK Video standard Open the Video standard dialog via Common settings > Video standard... Fig. 8-6 Set the Standard. Confirm with OK COM interface External devices, such as a dome or PTZ camera, can be connected to the module s COM interface. These devices are controlled by the evaluation software (PView, SeMSy, etc.). The control signals are sent to the module using the DaVid protocol. This then forwards the signals to the external device. Open the Interfaces dialog via Common settings > Interfaces... Set the Function to Crosslink. Make the necessary settings. Finally confirm with OK. Fig Password Open the Change password dialog via Common settings > Password. 25

26 Fig. 8-8 Enter the the active password at Current password. Enter the New password and confirm it. Finally confirm with OK. IMPORTANT For security reasons the new password should consist of at least 8 characters. Do not use any conventional expressions or names, but instead use a combination of numbers and letters Camera name Open the Camera name dialog via Common settings > Camera name... Fig. 8-9 Enter the name. Confirm with OK. The camera name will be displayed in the bottom left of the video image Fieldcontact display The module can be made to write external data to the track by an external program or device (using the DaVid protocol). For example, an automatic teller machine can send the account number and sort code for a transaction. The data for this field contact can be displayed in the image when the track is played back. Which data are displayed and in what position on the screen can be defined in the Fieldcontact display dialogs. NOTE The dialogs described here define the display of the field contact data for playback at the evaluation station. The recording of the field contact data must be activated in the recording settings. 26

27 Fieldcontact display filters First of all decide which field contact data are relevant for the display. Click on Common settings > Fieldcontact display > Filter. Fig If the Enable checkbox is checked, the marked field contact data will be displayed in the track playback. However, this is only possible for data that are sent to the module. In default state, all types of field contact data are activated for the display. Deactivate those that you do not require by unchecking the checkbox. During the playback the data are displayed in the image that was recorded when the data were received (in other words when the field contact was received). The duration of the display depends on the value set in Display time Fieldcontact display position To ensure that the display of the field contact data on the evaluation station or interface does not cover any important image sections, you can define the position of the display. Click on Common settings > Fieldcontact display > Position. Fig

28 A screen will be shown through the blue rectangle background on the right-hand side of the dialog (Dallmeier logo). The white lines represent the stylized playback panel of a typical evaluation station. The white rectangle (with the blue corner) symbolizes the screen area in which the field contact data are displayed. The display area can be repositioned using a drag & drop technique. Precise positioning is possible using the coordinates that are displayed on the left-hand side of the dialog. X Pos. denotes the horizontal position of the display area and Y Pos. its vertical position, relative to its top left-hand corner. The position details are entered in pixel form, relative to the full resolution for PAL or NTSC. Fig If you click on the blue corner (bottom right), you can change the size of the display area by pressing and holding the mouse button. The Width and the Height of the display area is displayed in pixels on the left-hand side of the dialog. Fig When you have set up the display area to suit the situation on the evaluation station, save the setting by clicking on OK. 28

29 8.1.8 Relays If the module has a Contact IN / OUT interface, you can configure the Contact OUT relays via the user interface. Click on Common settings > Relays... Select the appropriate relay. The Relay X dialog will be displayed. Fig In Function you can first decide after what events the relay should switch: Error (camera or hard disk failure, check the appropriate checkboxes) Motion (the motion comparison function has identified a changein the image) Camera contact (a control input on Contact IN has switched) You can also decide the holding time of the relay, in other words how long the relay should be switched. To do this, set the Timer to On and enter the holding time in Time (sec.). In Type, finally, you can decide whether the relay should act as an opener (normally closed) or a closer (normally open). Finally save the setting by clicking on OK Motion detection The Motion detection function checks whether and how much the contents of two consecutive pictures are different. If the difference satisfies the set criteria, the function assumes a Motion event. This motion event can trigger various functions or actions. Functions / actions which may be based on the motion detection: Motion recording mode Message to alarm host in the event of Motion detection Motion event recording SmartFinder function The general configuration of the motion detection refers to all functions / actions. If SmartFinder is used, some restrictions and additional options must be taken into consideration (see below). 29

30 General configuration Open the Motion detection dialog via Common settings > Motion detection... Fig Please note the explanations below. Set the relevant Encoder. Set the Sensitivity (slider). Set the Level SAD. Select the Sensitivity (drop-down box). Finally confirm with OK. The motion detection function splits a picture into various sectors (16x16 pixels). These are reviewed individually for signs of changes compared to the previous picture (SAD value). On the basis of the number of unchanged sectors, a decision is then made as to whether the overall picture is assessed as a motion event (Sensitivity (slider)). Finally the system checks (Sensitivity (drop-down box)) whether the changed sectors in the full picture are linked (1 object) or spread (lots of objects). The restriction on the number of objects prevents lots of minor changes being assessed as an event. This allows incorrect detections from noisy pictures or snowfall to be reduced. Level SAD The SAD value defines how great the change in a picture sector must at least be to ensure that it is marked as changed. 200 ð Major change required 10 ð Minor change required Sensitivity (slider) The sensitivity is entered as a percentage value. It defines the minimum number of unchanged picture sectors that are required for the complete picture not to be assessed as an event. 0% ð Totally insensitive Function disabled No event 10% ð Insensitive > 10% of the sectors must remain the same for no event to be detected > 90% of the sectors must change for an event to be detected Few detected events overall 30

31 90% ð Very sensitive > 90% of the sectors must remain the same for no event to be detected > 10% of the sectors must change for an event to be detected Lots of detected events overall 100% ð Extremely sensitive Only 1 sector has to change for an event to be detected Almost every picture is assessed as an event. Sensitivity (drop-down box) This sensitivity defines the maximum number of objects (linked changed picture sectors) that may exit in the complete picture. If the value is exceeded, the detected event will be discarded. Very sensitive 1 object Few events Sensitive 2 objects Standard 3 objects Insensitive 4 objects Very insensitive 5 objects Lots of events Configuration for SmartFinder If SmartFinder is used, some restrictions and additional options must be taken into consideration. Open the Motion detection dialog via Common settings > Motion detection... Fig Please note the explanations below. Set the relevant Encoder. Activate the Checkbox Enable SmartFinder. Set the Sensitivity (drop-down box). Enter the Fade Out Time in seconds. Finally confirm with OK. If SmartFinder is used, the motion detection system initially acts as described above. The configuration of the Sensitivity (slider) and the SAD value is set to a fixed value, however. The Sensitivity (drop-down box) in this case refers to a different function (see below). 31

32 Fade Out Time The Fade Out Time (seconds) defines how long an object (linked changed picture sectors) is valid. If another object is detected in the same place during this period, it will not be assessed as a new event but will be discarded. This setting allows the user to reduce the number of events triggered by the repeated movement of the same object. Example: 0 sec. ð A new event for every object ð A very large number of events Sensitivity (drop-down box) This function checks the extent to which an old (still valid) object and a new object overlap. If the non-overlapping area is larger than an (internally) set value, the new object will be assessed as a new event. This function therefore represents a refinement of the mechanism set by the fade out time. Example: Very sensitive ð Event, even if the new area is small ð Lots of events Very insensitive ð Event only if the new area is very long ð Few events 8.2 DCM-1 The basic configuration dialogs are centralised under Common settings: Fig Language Open the User interface dialog via Common settings > User interface... 32

33 Fig Select the Language tab. Select the required Language. Confirm with OK Text display The DCM-1 is able to integrate and display data in the output video signal. Open the User interface dialog via Common settings > User interface... Fig Select the Player tab. Set which data should be integrated and displayed (activate checkbox). Set the Transparency level for the displayed text (0 = not transparent). Control the displayed image. Confirm with OK. NOTE The camera name can only be displayed if it is defined on the evaluation station (SeMSy ) System time The system time can be set manually or be actualised via network. Open the Set time dialog via Common settings > Time... 33

34 Manual setting NOTE If a time server was set (see chapter Timeserver), neither the date nor the time can be set manually. Select the Date/Time tab. Fig Enter Date and Time. Select the Timezone tab. Fig Set the Timezone. Confirm with OK Timeserver Select the Timeserver tab. Fig Activate the use timeserver checkbox. Enter the IP adress of the Timeserver. Finally confirm with OK. 34

35 8.2.4 Video standard Open the Video standard dialog via Common settings > Video standard... Fig Set the Standard. Confirm with OK COM interface External devices, such as a dome or PTZ camera, can be connected to the module s COM interface. These devices are controlled by the evaluation software (PView, SeMSy, etc.). The control signals are sent to the module using the DaVid protocol. This then forwards the signals to the external device. Open the Interfaces dialog via Common settings > Interfaces... Fig Set the Function to Crosslink. Make the necessary settings. Finally confirm with OK Password Open the Change password dialog via Common settings > Password... Fig Enter the the active password at Current password. Enter the New password and confirm it. Finally confirm with OK. IMPORTANT For security reasons the new password should consist of at least 8 characters. Do not use any conventional expressions or names, but instead use a combination of numbers and letters. 35

36 8.2.7 Fieldcontact display The module can be made to write external data to the track by an external program or device (using the DaVid protocol). For example, an automatic teller machine can send the account number and sort code for a transaction. The data for this field contact can be displayed in the image when the track is played back. Which data are displayed and in what position on the screen can be defined in the Fieldcontact display dialogs. NOTE The dialogs described here define the display of the fieldcontact data for playback at the evaluation station. The recording of the field contact data must be activated in the recording settings Fieldcontact display filters First of all decide which field contact data are relevant for the display. Click on Common settings > Fieldcontact display... > Filter. Fig If the Enable checkbox is checked, the marked field contact data will be displayed in the track playback. However, this is only possible for data that are sent to the module. In default state, all types of field contact data are activated for the display. Deactivate those that you do not require by unchecking the checkbox. During the playback the data are displayed in the image that was recorded when the data were received (in other words when the field contact was received). The duration of the display depends on the value set in Display time Fieldcontact display position To ensure that the display of the field contact data on the evaluation station or interface does not cover any important image sections, you can define the position of the display. Click on Common settings > Fieldcontact display... > Position. 36

37 Fig A screen will be shown through the blue rectangle background on the right-hand side of the dialog (Dallmeier logo). The white lines represent the stylized playback panel of a typical evaluation station. The white rectangle (with the blue corner) symbolizes the screen area in which the field contact data are displayed. The display area can be repositioned using a drag & drop technique. Precise positioning is possible using the coordinates that are displayed on the left-hand side of the dialog. X Pos. denotes the horizontal position of the display area and Y Pos. its vertical position, relative to its top left-hand corner. The position details are entered in pixel form, relative to the full resolution for PAL or NTSC. Fig If you click on the blue corner (bottom right), you can change the size of the display area by pressing and holding the mouse button. The Width and the Height of the display area is displayed in pixels on the left-hand side of the dialog. Fig When you have set up the display area to suit the situation on the evaluation station, save the setting by clicking on OK. 37

38 8.2.8 HDMI interface The HDMI interface does not support auto-negotiation and consumer electronics control (CEC). It has to be configured manually for the connected device. Click on Video... Fig Select the necessary resolution at HDMI Resolution. Select the aspect ratio at Scaling mode. Select the Filter mode. 38

39 9 Network settings To avoid network conflicts, you should clarify whether the intended changes are permitted before you change the network settings. In particular, the allocation of an IP address that has already been used may result in malfunctions. 9.1 ECM General settings The basic network settings are made in the Network settings dialog. NOTE After the network settings have been changed, the connection to the ECM-1 is broken. You then have to log in again. Select Common settings > Network... Fig. 9-1 First select the appropriate Link speed for the current LAN. In most cases the default setting automatic will suffice. If you check the DHCP option, you will connect to the existing network without any further configuration. No other information (IP address, etc.) must be entered. In this case the module takes its network settings from a central DHCP server. If DHCP is not selected, enter the IP-Address for the module and also the Netmask and the Gateway. Save your settings by clicking on OK. Log back on to the system Alarm host If you wish to configure an alarm host, the module can send alarm messages via the LAN. A software package (for example PGuard) to evaluate the messages must be running on the receiving computer. 39

40 Select Common settings > Alarm hosts... If you have not previously configured an alarm host, only the New... option will be displayed Setting up Click on the New... selection. The selection is expanded to include the alarm host 1 entry. Fig. 9-2 Click on alarm host 1. Fig. 9-3 Click on Settings. Click on the Name field. Enter the name of the computer which is to receive the alarm notifications from your ECM-1 module. Click on the IP address field and enter the IP address of the receiving computer (alarm host). All the settings for the selected host are only applied when the checkbox located next to active is checked. Selecting messages To select the messages to be sent to the alarm host, open the Messages tab. Click on Messages. 40

41 Fig. 9-4 The following messages can be transmitted: contact rec. Recording start via contact contact rec. stop Recording stop via contact motion detection Recording start for event contact status Status change of a contact Sedor status Message from an external sedor device no videosignal Camera failure, problematic line or similar hard disk failure Defective hard disk track deleted The recording track has been deleted. power supply status Notification in the event of a power supply failure You can select one or more notifications by ticking the respective checkbox. Fig. 9-5 If you don t want to make any additional settings (e.g. Scheduler function or Copy), click on OK to save your settings. After clicking on OK, the designation alarm host 1 is replaced by the name you entered. Fig

42 Time control The calendar function for the alarm host can be used to limit notification transmission to certain time periods. NOTE Please note that this calendar only applies to the selected alarm host. Additionally, there is no connection to the calendar function for video recording. Set week schedule Click in the selection list on the host for which you would like to configure the calendar. Fig. 9-7 Click on the Scheduler... button. Fig. 9-8 Fig. 9-9 All areas in the weekly plan which are shown as light colored are active areas (pre-set). This means that within this time area all selected messages will be sent to the corresponding alarm host. Click on the not active button. Move the mouse pointer over the top left corner of the desired time area. If you change the position of the cross hairs whilst holding the mouse button, a dark square will be opened (see Fig. 9-11). Dark areas are inactive time areas. The smallest time unit you can set is 15 minutes. In the example shown here the time from 02:15 to 02:30 has been marked as not active. This means that within this time period no messages will be forwarded to the alarm host. Fig

43 Fig. 9-11: Inactive time from monday to friday from 7:00 to 17:00 To undo the marking, click on the active button and trace a square over the inactive area. You also can remark certain sections within the inactive area as active by tracing the particular section. Active and inactive time areas defined using the above-mentioned method are valid for the entire year. If no exceptions are to be made (see the following paragraph), click on OK. Exceptions to the weekly plan To account for public holidays and company-specific deviations you can stipulate exceptions to the weekly plan. Fig Open the tab Exceptions. Click on New... Fig Mark the day for which you would like to apply the deviation setting in the displayed calendar. Confirm your selection by clicking on OK. 43

44 Fig After confirming the security message which appears, the date you have selected will be entered in the list. All 24 hours are initially marked as not active for this date. Fig Click on the active button. Now mark the time during which the system is to be active (i.e. deviate from the standard setting). Copy exceptions for another date If you want the set exception to apply to other days as well you can copy these settings for a new date. Fig Click on Copy... Select the new date in the displayed calendar. Confirm the selection by clicking on OK. The new date now appears in the list with the setting of the previous date. 44

45 Delete exceptions Fig Mark the respective date in the list. Click on Delete. Apply exceptions to the week timer Fig Click on OK to apply this exceptions to the week timer Editing and copying Editing Open the Alarm hosts dialog for the appropriate alarm host to edit the details. Make the required changes and confirm them by clicking on OK. Copying The Copy function allows you to make a copy of all settings for another alarm host. Fig To copy the settings of an alarm host, click on the relevant alarm host in the selection list. Open the Settings tab. Click on Copy... 45

46 The name of the copied alarm host now appears in the alarm hosts selection list and in the Name field with the attribute (1) for first copy. Fig Change the Name and the IP address of the copied alarm host. Fig Fig IMPORTANT The IP address of the new alarm host, in our example host 2, must be changed since otherwise there will inevitably be network conflicts. All of the settings that were made for the original alarm host under Messages and Scheduler apply to this new alarm host Video streaming The module for sending audio and video data can be configured using an IP-based network in the Video Streaming dialog. Open the Video streaming dialog via Common settings > Video streaming... Fig Before configuration please note the explanations below. Set the relevant Encoder if necessary. Set the Mode. 46

47 Enter the IP adress or Multicast IP adress. Enter the Port. Enter the range restriction for data packets as TTL. Set the Packet size for the data packets. Finally confirm with OK Mode The transfer protocol and encoding of the audio and video data are defined in Mode. A distinction is made between unicast and multicast for this purpose (see below). MPEG The audio and video data are encoded using the MPEG-2 program stream. The encoder set as the Input must work in encoder mode MPEG-2 (Tracks... > Encoder settings). The transfer is made in the form of a pure stream (without protocol). RTP/MPV The video data are encoded using the MPEG-2 standard (MPEG Video). The audio data are not taken into consideration, even if the module records with audio locally. The encoder set as the Input must work in encoder mode MPEG-2 (Tracks... > Encoder settings). The data will be sent using the RTP protocol, which optimizes the synchronization of the data packets at the receiver. The protocol implementation is based on the following standards: RFC3550 RFC3551 RFC2250 RTP Transport Protocol for Real-Time Applications RTP Profile for Audio and Video Conferences with Minimal Control TP Payload Format for MPEG-1/MPEG-2 Video RTP/MP4V-ES The video data are encoded using the MPEG-4 Elementary Stream Standard. The audio data are not taken into consideration, even if the module records with audio locally. The encoder set as the Input must work in encoder mode MPEG-4 (Tracks... > Encoder settings). The transfer is made using the RTP protocol (see above). RTP/MJPEG The video data are encoded using the MJPEG standard. The audio data are not taken into consideration, even if the module records with audio locally. The encoder set as the Input must work in encoder mode MJPEG (Tracks... > Encoder settings). The transfer is made using the RTP protocol (see above). 47

48 Multicast / unicast If a Mode with Multicast is selected, the undirected video and audio stream will be fed into the network. In this case the data packets will have the multicast IP address and the port of the sender (server). The potential receiver (client) will only accept these packages if the same port is configured to receive and it knows the IP address of the server. In this case, first enter a Multicast IP Address. The address range for multicast is between and IMPORTANT Certain addresses in the multicast address range are reserved for special purposes. If you have any doubt, contact your network administrator. Set a suitable Port through which you wish to send the data packets. If, on the other hand, you select a Mode with Unicast, the video and audio stream will only be sent to a specific receiver (client). In this case, therefore, you must enter the client s IP address and port as Unicast IP Address and Port Range restriction The so-called Time to Live value can be fixed in the TTL box. This value specifies how far a data packet can spread in the network. The TTL is reduced by one by each router through which a packet is routed. If the TTL is zero, the packet is discarded. This method means that packets that move to and from between two computers due to routing errors are removed from the network. On the other hand, this can prevent a data packet bursting the limits of the LAN and being sent into the WAN (TTL = 1). You can enter a TTL of 1 255, depending on your requirements. If you enter 0 (zero) the default values are used (TTL = 1 for multicast, TTL = 64 for unicast) Packet size The size of the data packets to be sent is set in Packet size. To optimize the transmission times (delay) of the data packets, the packet size should be set to 2048 bytes. The larger a packet s size, the more time it can take until the packet is complete and ready for transmission. This can lead to a delay that results in a jumpy video stream. The smaller the data packets are, the greater the network overhead. 48

49 9.2 DCM General settings The basic network settings are made in the Network settings dialog. NOTE After the network settings have been changed, the connection to the DCM-1 is broken. You then have to log in again. Select Common settings > Network... Fig First select the appropriate Link speed for the current LAN. In most cases the defaultsetting automatic will suffice. If you check the DHCP option, you will connect to the existing network without any furtherconfiguration. No other information (IP address, etc.) must be entered. In this case the module takes its network settings from a central DHCP server. If DHCP is not selected, enter the IP-Address for the module and also the Netmask and the Gateway. Save your settings by clicking on OK. Log back on to the system Alarm host If you wish to configure an alarm host, the module can send alarm messages via the LAN. A software package (for example PGuard) to evaluate the messages must be running on the receiving computer. Select Common settings > Alarm hosts... If you have not previously configured an alarm host, only the New... option will be displayed. 49

50 Setting up Fig Click on the New... selection. The selection is expanded to include the Alarm host 1 entry. Click on alarm host 1. Fig Click on Settings. Click on the Name field. Enter the name of the computer which is to receive the alarm notifications from your DCM-1. Click on the IP address field and enter the IP address of the receiving computer (alarm host). All the settings for the selected host are only applied when the checkbox located next to active is checked. Selecting messages To select the messages to be sent to the alarm host, open the Messages tab. Click on Messages. Fig The following messages can be transmitted: harddisk failure Defective hard disk track deleted The recording track has been deleted. power supply status Notification in the event of a power supply failure You can select one or more notifications by ticking the respective checkbox. 50

51 If you don t want to make any additional settings (e.g. Scheduler function or Copy), click on OK to save your settings. Fig After clicking on OK, the designation alarm host 1 is replaced by the name you entered. Fig Time control The calendar function for the alarm host can be used to limit notification transmission to certain time periods. NOTE Please note that this calendar only applies to the selected alarm host. Additionally, there is no connection to the calendar function for video recording. Set week schedule Click in the selection list on the host for which you would like to configure the calendar. Fig Click on the Scheduler button. Fig Fig All areas in the weekly plan which are shown as light colored are active areas (pre-set). This means that within this time area all selected messages will be sent to the corresponding alarm host. 51

52 Fig Click on the not active button. Move the mouse pointer over the top left corner of the desired time area. If you change the position of the cross hairs whilst holding the mouse button, a dark square will be opened (see Fig. 9-34). Dark areas are inactive time areas. The smallest time unit you can set is 15 minutes. In the example shown here (fig. 9-33) the time from 02:15 to 02:30 has been marked as not active. This means that within this time period no messages will be forwarded to the alarm host. Fig To undo the marking, click on the active button and trace a square over the inactive area. You also can remark certain sections within the inactive area as active by tracing the particular section. Active and inactive time areas defined using the above-mentioned method are valid for the entire year. If no exceptions are to be made (see the following paragraph), click on OK. Exceptions to the weekly plan To account for public holidays and company-specific deviations you can stipulate exceptions to the weekly plan. 52

53 Fig Open the Exceptions tab. Click on New... Fig Mark the day for which you would like to apply the deviation setting in the displayed calendar. Confirm your selection by clicking on OK. Fig After confirming the security message which appears, the date you have selected will be entered in the list. All 24 hours are initially marked as not active for this date. Fig

54 Click on the active button. Now mark the time during which the system is to be active (i.e. deviate from the standard setting). Copy exceptions for another date If you want the set exception to apply to other days as well you can copy these settings for a new date. Fig Click on Copy... Select the new date in the displayed calendar. Confirm the selection by clicking on OK. The new date now appears in the list with the setting of the previous date. Delete exceptions Fig Mark the respective date in the list. Click on Delete. Apply exceptions to the week timer Fig Click on OK to apply this exceptions to the week timer. 54

55 Editing and copying Editing Open the Alarm hosts dialog for the appropriate alarm host to edit the details. Make the required changes and confirm them by clicking on OK. Copying The Copy function allows you to make a copy of all settings for another alarm host. Fig To copy the settings of an alarm host, click on the relevant alarm host in the selection list. Open the Settings tab. Click on Copy... The name of the copied alarm host now appears in the alarm hosts selection list and in the Name field with the attribute (1) for first copy. Change the Name and the IP address of the copied alarm host. IMPORTANT The IP address of the new alarm host must be changed since otherwise there will inevitably be network conflicts. All of the settings that were made for the original alarm host under Messages and Scheduler apply to this new alarm host. 55

56 10 Recording settings 10.1 ECM-1 If the module is fitted with hard disk drives, in addition to streaming it can also be configured for local recording. For this purpose the encoder which is relevant for recording and streaming must be configured first of all. Tracks are then defined for recordings by assigning them to the hard disk drives. Finally the recording mode can be defined for each track Encoders Depending on the version, there are one or two encoders. These may be configured separately if necessary. Encoder 1 is always used for local recording in all tracks. Like Encoder 2, it can also be used for streaming. Open the Encoder settings dialog via Tracks > Encoder settings. Fig Select the relevant encoder as Input. Please note the explanations below. Make the necessary settings. Finally confirm with OK. Encoder mode In Encoder mode you can select the standard using which the audio and video data are to be compressed. MPEG2, MPEG4 and MJPEG are available for the module. Frames/Second The frame rate in frames per second (fps) is used to define the number of saved individual frames per second. The higher the frame rate, the more fluid the playback. NOTE Please note that an audio recording is only possible at a video rate of 25 images per second (or 30 per seconds for NTSC). 56

57 Audiobitrate The Audiobitrate setting allows you not only to control the audio quality, but also the amount of required hard disk space to a certain extent. The higher the audio bit rate, the better the audio quality. A higher bit rate, however, requires more hard disk space than a lower bit rate. Bitrate The bit rate is a measure of the degree of compression of video data; it thus has a direct impact on the image quality of the recording. A low bit rate stands for a high degree of compression with a relatively small volume of data but poor image quality. A high bit rate stands for a low degree of compression with a relatively large volume of data and very good image quality. A bit rate of between 4 and 6 Mbit/s (megabit per second) is a good compromise between data volume and image quality. Most requirements in surveillance systems are met with the quality of image thus obtained. Bitrate mode The bit rate mode allows you to configure video recording to occur at a constant or a variable bit rate. A variable bit rate makes better use of the available hard disk space. The variable setting changes the bit rate in accordance with the activity (changes) in the image. You can limit the fluctuation of the bit rate by making the appropriate setting, which is done as a percent. Example With a set bit rate of 4 Mbps and a bit rate mode variable by 50%, the bit rate can vary from 6 Mbps to 2 Mbps during recording. In variable bit rate mode, settings are made in 10% increments, from 10% to 400%. IMPORTANT When the Bitrate is changed, all images recorded up to this point are erased. Resolution The resolution enables you to influence the size of the images for the video signal. The entries are made using the H.261/CIF (Common Intermediate Format) and define length x width in pixels. GOP-size The GOP size (GOP = Group Of Pictures) describes way in which pictures are used to generate the MPEG data stream. The higher the GOP size, the better the picture quality, although a higher GOP size will also result in an increase in the delay. A GOP size between 6 and 15 generally represents a good compromise. As from a GOP size of 6 the use of B Frames can be enabled by checking the appropriate checkbox. This setting also has a positive effect on the picture quality, but again results in a slight delay. GOP sizes greater than 15 belong to the Extended GOPs. Please note that reverse playback is only possible in reduced quality (by frame drops) when these GOP sizes are used. 57

58 Deinterlacing If this function is active, the fields supplied by the camera will be edited. In this case the socalled comb effect, which may occur after merging two fields into a frame, is calculated from the frame. There are three different processing methods available for this purpose (automatic, overlay and motion). NOTE Deinterlacing is only possible with a resolution of HalfD1 or over. The aim of this function is to increase the image quality. However, whether this aim is achieved depends on a large number of influences. These influences include, for example, the speed of the motions in the image and also on the type of the output device on the decoder side (digital or analog monitor). It is therefore not possible to provide a general recommendation to activate or deactivate this function. We recommend that you test the output on the decoder after the module has been configured. For this purpose, select a typical scene for playback for the camera concerned. If the comb effect can be detected when objects move, in other words if a lack of focus occurs, the effect can be reduced by activating Deinterlacing. On the other hand the playback may be very focused but jumpy. In this case the deactivation of this function may, in certain circumstances, result in more flowing playback Track The number of tracks depends on the number of the module s hard disk drives. A module with two hard disk drives can be configured with one track on 2 HDD or with two tracks each on one HDD. NOTE In standard configuration one track on all available HDDs is defined. An existing allocation of a track to a hard disk drive always can be deleted and redefined. But in this case all recordings will be lost Creating tracks Click on Tracks > New. Fig

59 The navigation bar will be extended: Fig Open the Track settings via Tracks > Track 1. Fig Set the relevant encoder for the recording as the Input. Enter the track Name. If necessary, activate the limit on the storage duration using the checkbox headed Limit the age of recorded pictures. If necessary, enter the storage duration in Days and Hours. NOTE Pictures whose storage duration has been exceeded will be deleted automatically. Allocate the track to the available HDDs by activating the checkboxes Partition X. Finally confirm with OK. If one HDD is not allocated a second track may be defined. The appropriate dialog can be opened via Tracks > New. Fig Proceed analogue to the definition of the first track. 59

60 Deleting a track A track s definition and recordings can be deleted completely. Open the Track settings dialog via Tracks > Track name. Fig The relevant track is marked with an active checkbox. Click on Delete. Confirm the safety dialog. All recordings and the track s definition will be deleted irretrievably. The corresponding HDD can be reallocated afterward Deleting recordings All recordings of a track can be deleted without changing the allocation. Open the Track settings dialog via Tracks > Track name. Fig The relevant track is marked with an active checkbox. Click on Delete data. Confirm the safety dialog. All recordings of a track will be deleted irretrievably. Then the recording will automatically be continued with the current settings Recording NOTE The record mode is set on a track basis. Click on Recording... To configure the settings for a track, click on the relevant track in the selection list. The Recording settings dialog box will open. 60

61 Fig Set the recording mode in the Mode field. Select the corresponding tab. Make the necessary settings Permanent The system will record without interruptions if it is set to Permanent recording mode. No other settings are required for this recording mode. Confirm with OK Contact If you have selected Contact mode, the system will only record if an appropriate contact is closed. Recording will then stop again when the contact is opened. The contact you wish to use here can be set in the Contact tab. A B Fig In the Rec. contact (A) box, select the desired contact on Contact IN. If the contact used is an opener (default condition = contact closed), check the invert signal checkbox (B). Confirm with OK. 61

62 Contact with timer When Contact with timer is set, recording is triggered in the same way as under the Contact mode. Recording will stop after the expiry of a pre-set time - Duration (sec.) box. A B C Fig In the Start contact (A) box, select the desired contact on Contact IN. If the contact used is an opener (default condition = contact closed), check the invert signal checkbox (B). In the Duration (sec.) box, set the recording duration in seconds (C). Click on OK to apply your settings Contact start / stop With the setting Contact start/stop, recording is started with one contact and stopped with another contact. NOTE Start and stop can also be achieved with just one contact. Depending on the contact (opener or closer), one of the two signals must be inverted (check the invert signal checkbox). Recording then runs when the contact is pressed, and stops again when you release the contact. A B C Fig

63 In the Start contact box (A), select the contact for starting recording. In the Stop contact box (B), select the contact for stopping contact. Depending on the contact type ( opener or closer ), activate the appropriate invert signal checkbox (C). Confirm with OK Motion In the Motion recording mode the recording starts if the function determines a motion event (seee chapter Motion detection). It is continued up to the expiration of the adjusted time interval (timer). A B Fig Activate the active checkbox (A). Set the duration of the recording (B) using Timeout. The timer will restart if a new motion event is detected during the recording. Confirm with OK DaVid start/stop This mode is used if the recording is to be controlled by an external program or device. The module then receives the commands to start or stop the recording using the so-called DaVid protocol. No other settings are required for this recording mode. Confirm with OK Event recording Event recording can be used to simplify the evaluation of a track. Certain events can be defined in this dialog so that a marker is set and recorded in the track if these events occur. Using suitable search functions, it is possible to go straight to these markers in the track during the evaluation process. This allows the images that were recorded at the time of the event to be checked very quickly. 63

64 NOTE If events are defined here, the recording/marker setting will take place in every recording mode. Therefore, event recording is not included in the Mode selection list. Fig You can decide which events are included in the event recording by checking the appropriate checkboxes: record start If the checkbox for record start is checked, a marker is recorded at every recording start regardless of other settings. motion This marker is set if a motion, in other words a change of the image of the recorded scene, is detected. fieldcontact The module can be made to write external data to the track by an external program or device (using the DaVid protocol). For example, an automatic teller machine can send the account number and sort code for a transaction. If the fieldcontact checkbox is checked, a marker is always set in the track if such information is saved in the track. bookmark The marker is set in the track whenever the module receives the command for this via the DaVid protocol (from an external program or device). Contact X on or off In this case a marker will be placed in the track if a change of state takes place at a control input (Control IN). In the example (fig ), the marker is set if relay 1 is closed (on) and then opened again (off). 64

65 Use scheduler In this mode the recording is controlled by the scheduler. Various modes can be set for certain times of day or week for this purpose (see chapter Scheduler). The settings for the various modes are made here in the corresponding dialogs (tabs) at the Scheduler dialog Recording Off If you set the recording mode to Off, the recording on the selected track stops after confirmation of the setting (by clicking OK) Scheduler The Scheduler constitutes a recording mode as described in the previous section. As a result of the detailed configuration facilities for this mode, the settings are not made in the Recording settings dialog but in a separate dialog. Like the recording settings, the calendar function also relates to specific tracks. It allows time-controlled recording (day or week schedule) with changing recording modes. This also means that, for example, the recording can be Permanent on working days and only if a Motion is detected on weekends. Click on Scheduler... In the track selection, choose the track for which you wish to configure the calendar function. Fig The Scheduler dialog opens: Fig In the weekly plan you can stipulate the times at which recordings with a particular recording mode are to be made, or stipulate the times at which no recordings are to be made (Recording = not active). The various recording modes are marked with different colors. As supplied, the recordingmode set for the entire time period is Permanent. 65

66 Setting time limits for recording modes If you wish to set a different recording mode for certain times, first mark the desired recording mode by clicking on the corresponding button (e.g. Contact, Fig ). Fig Move the mouse pointer (cross hairs) over the top left corner of the desired time area. If you change the position of the cross hairs whilst holding the mouse button, a square in the color of the selected recording mode is traced. NOTE The smallest time period that can be set is 15 minutes. Fig Proceed in the same way to define larger time areas. To set the time area, always begin at the top left and trace the square to the desired size. Canceling the setting In order to cancel part or all of a setting you first have to click on the button for the recording mode you wish to use to overwrite the previous recording mode setting (in the example, Fig , Permanent). 66

67 Fig By tracing a square, the previously made selection can now be completely or partially undone. You can also set a number of different recording modes in the weekly plan. Fig The way that this is done is always the same: Select the recording mode by clicking on the corresponding button. Specify the time period by tracing a square. Deactivating recording Recording a track can be stopped temporarily if certain time intervals are defined as not active in the week schedule. Click on the not active button and then specify the time period in the way described above. All settings are implemented by clicking on OK. NOTE If you click on Cancel, none of the settings made will be implemented. All settings made before the last time the Scheduler dialog box was opened will, however, be retained. 67

68 Exceptions in the week timer All settings in the week timer apply to the whole year. However, exceptions for public holidays or company-specific requirements can be stipulated as exceptions in the week timer. Fig Open the tab Exceptions. Click on the New... button. A Fig In the Calendar which opens, mark the day for which you wish to make an exception. Confirm your selection by clicking OK. B Fig The desired date will be entered in the list (A). For the time being the recording mode entered for this day of the week will not be active (B). 68

69 Fig Click on the button for the desired recording mode. Move the mouse point to the time in the time axis at which the recording mode should start and drag it to the end whilst holding the mouse button. The example here shows that for this date the Motion recording mode has been set for 0.00 to 7.00 hours and to hours and the Contact recording mode for 7.00 to hours. Click on OK to have this exception taken into account in the week timer. Copying an exception setting If the setting is the same for every public holiday, for example, you can copy previously made settings for other days. Fig Click on the Copy... button. Select the next date in the Calendar which opens. Confirm your selection by clicking on OK. Fig The new date will now appear in the list with the setting for the previous date. 69

70 Canceling an exception setting Mark the date concerned in the list. Click on the Delete button. NOTE The settings in the week timer will only be implemented if the Scheduler is active in the Mode box in the Recording settings dialog (see chapter Use scheduler) Video settings The Video settings dialog allows the way in which the incoming video signal is processed to be adjusted. The settings affect stored and output pictures. Open the Video settings dialog by clicking on Video. Fig Encoder 1 is used as standard for recording. It is therefore set permanently as the Input. Set the relevant video input as the Source. Make the required settings using the sliders. Set the volume of the audio signal for the recording using Audio amplification. Finally confirm with OK. NOTE You can return the device to its default values using Standard. 70

71 10.2 DCM Decoder If the module is equipped with hard disk drives it can be configured for local recording (continuous stream without change of direction) of the output audio and video signal in addition to it s decoding and displaying. NOTE Evaluation of the local recordings is possible with SeMSy or PView (in appropriate version) only Audio and video source The definition of the decoder s audio and video source is effected in the Video streaming dialog. NOTE The decoded audio and video source can be switched dynamically via SeMSy. Open the Video streaming dialog via Common settings > Video streaming... Fig Set the (streaming-) Mode that the audio and video source is using. Enter the audio and video source s IP address. Enter the used Port. Confirm with OK. The output of the audio and video signal is effectuated immediately. The optional local recording can be configured in addition Tracks First of all tracks have to be defined for local recording. The number of tracks depends on the number of the module s hard disk drives. A module with two hard disk drives can be configured with one track on 2 HDD or with two tracks each on one HDD. NOTE In standard configuration one track on all available HDDs is defined. An existing allocation of a track to a hard disk drive always can be deleted and redefined. But in this case all recordings will be lost. 71

72 Creating tracks Click on Tracks > New. The navigation bar will be extended. Fig Open the Track settings via Tracks > Track 1. Fig Select the relevant encoder as Input. Enter the track Name. You can limit the age of the recorded data. Activate the checkbox Limit age of recorded data. Select how long with Days or Hours. Allocate the track to the available HDDs by activating the checkbox Partition 2. Finally confirm with OK Deleting a track A track s definition and recordings can be deleted completely. Open the Track settings dialog via Tracks > Track name. Fig Click on Delete. Confirm the safety dialog. All recordings and the track s definition will be deleted irretrievably. The corresponding HDD can be reallocated afterward. 72

73 Deleting recordings All recordings of a track can be deleted without changing the allocation. Open the Track settings dialog via Tracks > Track name. Fig Click on Delete data. Confirm the safety dialog. All recordings of a track will be deleted irretrievably. Then the recording will automatically be continued with the current settings Recording The activation of the local recording is effected relating to the track in the Recording settings dialog. Additionally the option Event recording can be used to simplify the evaluation of a track. Thereby certain events can be defined so that a marker is set and recorded in the track if these events occur using suitable search functions, it is possible to go straight to these markers in the track during the evaluation process. This allows the images that were recorded at the time of the event to be checked very quickly. Open the Recording settings dialog for the relevant track via Recording > Track name. Fig Set the Mode to Permanent in order to activate the recording. Set the relevant events by activating the corresponding checkboxes. Please note the explanations below. Confirm with OK. record start If the checkbox for record start is activated, a marker is recorded at every recording start regardless of other settings. fieldcontact The module can be made to write external data to the track by an external program or device (using the DaVid protocol). For example, an automatic teller machine can send the account number and sort code for a transaction. If the fieldcontact checkbox is activated, a marker is always set in the track if such information is saved in the track. 73

74 bookmark The marker is set in the track whenever the module receives the command for this via the DaVid protocol (from an external program or device). 74

75 11 Saving the configuration The configuration of each module can be exported as a file and thus backed up. In addition to re-establishing an individual module, the configuration can also be transferred to several modules simultaneously ECM Saving the configuration file To transfer and save the configuration on the configuration PC, click on Config File > Save. You can decide which configuration groups should be included in the backup in the Config File Management dialog. Fig NOTE If you wish to transfer the configuration at a later date to several devices, you must not save the Network settings configuration group. NOTE If you wish to transfer Track settings, Encoder settings and Video standard to a module which originally had different settings in these areas, the module s images or tracks must be deleted. Click on OK after the selection has been made. Follow the instructions in the download dialogs and save the configuration file. The configuration file is a plain text file. The file name contains the IP address of the relevant module. 75

76 Sending the configuration file The configuration file saved on the configuration PC can be sent to an individual module. This allows the configuration to be restored on the module that is currently connected. In addition the configuration file can also be sent to several modules at the same time. This is a very effective method of configuring several modules identically in terms of certain configuration groups Individual module To restore the configuration of an individual module, first establish a connection to this module. Open the Config File Management dialog via Config File > Send. Fig Click on Search (Durchsuchen). Select the relevant configuration file on your configuration PC. Click OK. At the end of the transfer the system will display a list of transferred (or skipped) configuration groups. Fig

77 Several modules The prerequisite for this method is that all the relevant devices are integrated in a LAN (with suitable cabling and a separate IP address for each device). In addition the password must be identical for all the devices. Before the configuration file is sent, it must be saved as described above. However, the Network settings configuration group must not be included in the file that you save. If these settings were included, the same IP address would be sent to all the modules. Since, however, every IP address in the LAN must be unique, this would cause massive problems in the LAN. NOTE Ensure that the Network settings configuration group is not sent to the modules. To send the configuration file, first establish a connection to one of the receiving modules. Log on and open the Config File Management dialog via Config File > Send. Click on Search (Durchsuchen). Select the relevant configuration file on your configuration PC. Check the Broadcast checkbox. Enter the first and last IP address of the relevant module group. The configuration will be sent to all the IP addresses between Start IP and Last IP. Enter the administrator password in the Password field and click on OK. NOTE The password must be identical for all the modules. This is the case with the default setting (password = 3). Fig After confirming by clicking on OK the transfer will be started. When it has finished, the system will display a list of transferred (or skipped) configuration groups. 77

78 11.2 DCM Saving the configuration file To transfer and save the configuration on the configuration PC, click on Config File > Download. You can decide which configuration groups should be included in the backup in the Config File Management dialog. Fig NOTE If you wish to transfer the configuration at a later date to several devices, you must not save the Network settings configuration group. NOTE If you wish to transfer Track settings and Video standard to a module which originally had different settings in these areas, the module s images or tracks must be deleted. Click on OK after the selection has been made. Follow the instructions in the download dialogs and save the configuration file. The configuration file is a plain text file. The file name contains the IP address of the relevant module Sending the configuration file The configuration file saved on the configuration PC can be sent to an individual module. This allows the configuration to be restored on the module that is currently connected. In addition the configuration file can also be sent to several modules at the same time. This is a very effective method of configuring several modules identically in terms of certain configuration groups Individual module To restore the configuration of an individual module, first establish a connection to this module. Open the Config File Management dialog via Config File > Upload. 78

79 Fig Several modules The prerequisite for this method is that all the relevant devices are integrated in a LAN (with suitable cabling and a separate IP address for each device). In addition the password must be identical for all the devices. Before the configuration file is sent, it must be saved as described above. However, the Network settings configuration group must not be included in the file that you save. If these settings were included, the same IP address would be sent to all the modules. Since, however, every IP address in the LAN must be unique, this would cause massive problems in the LAN. NOTE Ensure that the Network settings configuration group is not sent to the modules. To send the configuration file, first establish a connection to one of the receiving modules. Log on and open the Config File Management dialog via Config File > Upload. Click on Search (Durchsuchen). Select the relevant configuration file on your configuration PC. Check the Broadcast checkbox. Enter the first and last IP address of the relevant module group. The configuration will be sent to all the IP addresses between Start IP and Last IP. Enter the administrator password in the Password field and click on OK. NOTE The password must be identical for all the modules. This is the case with the default setting (password = 3). Fig After confirming by clicking on OK the transfer will be started. When it has finished, the system will display a list of transferred (or skipped) configuration groups. 79

80 12 Information and log 12.1 ECM Information dialog General information about the module will be displayed in an information dialog. Open the dialog via About. Fig The following will be displayed: Type of module Version number of the recorder software Version number of the encoder Version number of the Linux kernel Serial number In addition, information about the installed hard disks and the Uptime will be displayed in the bottom section MAC adress The MAC address of the network interface is displayed in the Network settings dialog. Open the Network settings dialog via Common settings > Network. Fig

81 Event log Current errors are displayed as a list but they will not be saved. Open the Event log dialog via Common settings > Event log. Fig Please note that a removed error will not be displayed after the modules reboot DCM Information dialog General information about the module will be displayed in an information dialog. Open the dialog via About. Fig The following will be displayed: Type of module Version number of the recorder software Version number of the encoder Version number of the Linux kernel Serial number In addition, information about the installed hard disks and the Uptime will be displayed in the bottom section. 81

82 MAC adress The MAC address of the network interface is displayed in the Network settings dialog. Open the Network settings dialog via Common settings > Network. Fig Event log Current errors are displayed as a list but they will not be saved. Open the Event log dialog via Common settings > Event log. Fig Please note that a removed error will not be displayed after the modules reboot. 82

83 13 Breaking the connection After completing the configuration you should break the connection in controlled conditions ECM-1 First log off the system by clicking on Exit. The login page will be displayed again. You can now close your browser as normal. Fig NOTE If the connection is broken by closing the browser, you must wait for five minutes before logging on again DCM-1 First log off the system by clicking on LOGOUT. The login page will be displayed: Fig Now close the browser. NOTE If the connection is broken by closing the browser without clicking on LOGOUT, you must wait for five minutes before logging on again. 83

84 14 Cleaning and service 14.1 Cleaning The system should be installed in an air-conditioned and duct-controlled server room. This means that no cleaning is generally required. If, nevertheless, cleaning is required, wipe the housing (outside) with a dry, anti-static cloth. IMPORTANT Do not use cleansing agents or detergents. Some cleansing agents and detergents contain solvents that can damage the surface of your system Service If you replace a hard disk that the module has identified as defective, the new disk must be activated after the system has been started for the first time. This activation procedure is carried out in the HDD management configuration dialog. To use this function, a so-called Day Password must be entered for security purposes. You can obtain this from the Dallmeier Support Team by quoting the serial number of the module ECM-1 Fig Proceed as follows to activate the new hard disk: Log on to the module using a browser. Click on Service in the menu bar (on the left). Enter the day password in the login dialog. The HDD management dialog will appear: Fig Activate the checkbox. Click OK. 84

85 The hard disk will be activated and the module will be restarted automatically. The new hard disk will be available without any restrictions once it has been formatted. NOTE The length of time required to format a hard disk depends on its size and may take several minutes DCM-1 Fig Proceed as follows to activate the new hard disk: Log on to the module using a browser. Click on Service in the menu bar (on the left). Enter the day password in the login dialog. The HDD management dialog will appear: Fig Activate the checkbox. Click OK Activation on the ECM-1 Optional recorder functions and properties can be activated by entering an activation code. NOTE Some functions and properties additionally require a hardware upgrade. Open the Extensions dialog via Common settings > Extensions. Fig

86 Enter the activation code. Confirm with OK. Check the activated function or feature. 86

87 15 Technical data Operation mode Encoding, decoding, recording, streaming and live-viewing/ play-back Max. video channels 1x Supported video formats MPEG-2 H264 MPEG-4 ISO/IEC 14496, MJPEG Supported audio formats MPEG-1 Layer 2, G.722 Frame rate (PAL) 6.25 / 12.5 / 25 fps Frame rate (NTSC) 7.5 / 15 / 30 fps Video bit rate Mbps Audio bit rate kbps Resolution (PAL) D1, 4CIF, Half D1, 2CIF, CIF, QCIF Resolution (NTSC) D1, 4SIF, Half D1, 2SIF, SIF, QSIF Interfaces Video IN Video OUT Audio IN Audio OUT Ethernet Ethernet protocols Contact IN Relay OUT Serial 1x CVBS/ BNC, 1x S-Video, 1x UTP/ RJ45 1x CVBS/ BNC, 1x S-Video, Streaming via Ethernet 1x 3.5 mm phone jack Streaming via Ethernet 1x RJ45, 10/100 Mbit/s Unicast: IPv4, TCP, HTTP, IGMP, DHCP, ARP, NTP, UDP Multicast: UDP, RTP, RTCP 4x, 1 function each 4x, as NC or NO 1x RS485/RJ45, 1x RS232/RJ12 Integrated functions Motion detection SmartFinder Dual Stream Recording mode UTC control Configuration Integrated Integrated Optional activation Permanent, motion, contact Integrated Via web browser Further specifications Video norm PAL / NTSC Internal HDDs (optional) 2x 3.5 Storage capacity Up to 2 TB in total Mains voltage 12V DC +/- 10% Power consumption Max. 50 W Dimensions Approx. W 425 x H 44 x T 351 mm Operating temperature 5 C - 40 C Heat power Max. 170 BTU/h Humidity 5-70 % (not condensing) 87

88 Weight Operating system Languages Approvals/certifications Approx. 4 kg Linux German, English, French, Spanish (others on request) CE 88

89 16 Pin assignment interfaces 16.1 ECM-1 S-Video (mini DIN 4) Fig UTP / RS485 Audio IN(3.5 mm phone jack) Video IN (BNC) LAN (RJ45) Contact IN / OUT Contact IN / OUT Connection assignment Control inputs (Contact IN) PIN Function 2/4 w / o 6 Contact 1 8 Contact 2 10 Contact 3 12 Contact 4 14/16 GND Relays (Contact OUT) PIN Function 1/3 Relay 1 5/7 Relay 2 9/11 Relay 3 13/15 Relay 4 Relays (Contact OUT) The output relays are floating and galvanically separated. Value Condition Max. Switch capacity max. 12 W Switch voltage DC or peak AC max. 12 V Switch current DC or peak AC max. 1 A 89