Toshiba DVR16-X User Manual

1Digital Video RecorderEVR - DVR - HVRUser ManualDVR8-XEVR8-XHVR8-XDVR16-XEVR16-XHVR16-XEVR32-XHVR32-Xmodel no.Please carefully read these instruction

x RACK MOUNT INSTRUCTIONS Elevated Operating Ambient – If installed in a closed or multi-unit rack assembly, the operating ambient temperature of th

82 UNDERSTANDING TOURS Travel Speed The speed between one Preset position to the next Dwell Time The length of time (in seconds) that a PTZ T

83 PTZ Tour Schedule Create PTZ Tour Schedule 1. Click the Setup Button on the Main Screen 2. Click the PTZ Setup Button 3. Click the Tou

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85 BACKING UP VIDEO DATA This chapter includes the following information: • Overview • Saving Video to a DVD-R • Saving Video from a S

86 BACKUP OVERVIEW The DVR can easily backup important video data to an internal or external media location. The most commonly used forms of this

87 General Backup Screen The General Backup Screen is used for performing bulk backup of video recorded by all cameras for a selected period or pe

88 Clip Backup Screen The Clip Screen is used for backing up video recorded by individual cameras for a selected period of time to a specified sto

89 Scheduled Backup Screen The Scheduled Screen is used for backing up video recorded by all cameras at a regular interval. Performing a Schedule

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91 LAN / ISDN / PSTN CONNECTIONS This chapter includes the following information: • Overview • Configuring TCP/IP Settings • Connectin

xi CE NOTICE This product is in conformity with the following European Directives: ELECTROMAGNETIC COMPATIBILITY DIRECTIVE, 89/336/EEC (as amended

92 LAN OVERVIEW The DVR unit can easily be connected to a Local Area Network (LAN) and uses Microsoft’s® powerful and secure Windows® XP Embedded

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95 EVENT SENTRY This chapter includes the following information: • Overview • Setup Event Sentry

96 OVERVIEW Event Sentry is designed to allow the user to monitor drive status in DVRs utilizing an internal RAID 5 array. This utility allows us

97 9. Repeat the steps above to add two more filters: IAANTmon:4 and IAANTmon:3 NOTE: The properties for each filter will remain the same excep

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99 WEB VIEWER This chapter includes the following information: • Overview • Configuring the Web Viewer

100 WEB VIEWER OVERVIEW The DVR unit allows you to access video using Microsoft® Internet Explorer® Browser 6. Highlights: View Live Video fro

101 Configuring the Server for Remote Connection 1. Enter Setup on the DVR unit. 2. Click the Network Setup Button 3. Uncheck the Disable R

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103 INCLUDED SOFTWARE SETUP This chapter includes the following information: • Emergency Agent Overview • Remote Software Overview • D

104 EMERGENCY AGENT OVERVIEW The Emergency Agent software is a utility that streams video across a Local Area Network to a Client PC when an alarm

105 Setup Window Network Port Indicates the port which the Emergency Agent uses to listen for incoming events. This number should be changed to t

106 Search Alarm Window Export Quality It may be necessary to reduce the overall size of an .AVI file; for example, to email to someone. .AVI

107 REMOTE SOFTWARE OVERVIEW The DVR unit was specifically designed to be fully operated and maintained remotely. It connects using the standard T

108 Remote Client Minimum Requirements Intel® Pentium® IV 1.4 Ghz or equivalent 512MB System Memory DirectX 9 or higher 32 MB Video Card In

109 Create a New Remote Connection 1. Select Start > Programs > Surveillix > Remote > Surveillix Remote Center. The Surveillix Remot

110 Configuring the DVR In order to access the DVR unit remotely, the DVR Server must be setup to allow remote connections. Time Out Value Spe

111 DIGITAL VERIFIER OVERVIEW .JPG images and .AVI video files that are exported from the Digital Video Recorder are automatically embedded with a

xiii Table of Contents PREFACE...

112 BACKUP VIEWER OVERVIEW The Backup Viewer allows you to play back the exported video in its proprietary format. Video saved in this format is

113 Loading Video from DVD or Hard Drive 1. Open the Backup Viewer program: Start > Programs > Surveillix > Backup Viewer > Backup View

114 SCS OVERVIEW SCS software is Network DVR Management Software; a powerful utility that allows 100 or more DVR units to be controlled using one

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117 APPENDIX: SPECIFICATIONS

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119 DVR SPECIFICATIONS 8 16 CPU Intel® Celeron 3.2+ GHz CPU Storage (Hard Drive) 250 GB Standard / Virtually Unlimited Storage Potential Storag

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121 EVR SPECIFICATIONS 8 16 32 CPU Intel® 3.2+ GHz CPU Storage (Hard Drive) 250 GB Standard / Virtually Unlimited Storage Potential Storage MA

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123 HVR SPECIFICATIONS 8 16 32 CPU Intel® Dual Core 3.4Ghz CPU Storage (Hard Drive) 250 GB Standard / Virtually Unlimited Storage Potential St

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xvi Using the Graphical PTZ Controller...

xvii DIGITAL VERIFIER OVERVIEW ...

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1 PREFACE ABOUT THIS GUIDE This manual is a setup and maintenance guide that can be used for reference when setting up the DVR unit and for troub

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3 INTRODUCTION PRODUCT DESCRIPTION A Surveillix DVR is simply a server that performs as a High Definition Digital Recorder. By utilizing the many

4 FEATURES Toshiba’s Surveillix DVRs include the following new features: Optimized and Designed for Microsoft® Windows XP Embedded® Supports

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7 CONTROLS AND CONNECTIONS This chapter includes the following information: • Input / Output Connector Locations • Front Panel Controls

8 SYSTEM SPECIFICATIONS Surveillix™ state-of-the-art High Definition Digital Recorders are housed in a high performance and versatile 4U or 5U rac

9 EVR/HVR Hard Drive Activity & Power LEDs On / Off Power Switch DVD±RW Drive Cooling Fan Air Intake Hard Drive Array USB Ports Hard Drive Arr

10 REAR PANEL CONNECTORS The rear panel of the DVR unit contains the connectors used to attach cameras, sensors, and relays to the DVR. Below are

11 EVR/HVR ONOFFONOFFCH 1 in CH 2 in CH 3 in CH 4 in CH 5 in CH 6 in CH 7 in CH 8 in CH 9 in CH 10 in CH 11 in CH 12 in CH 13 in CH 14 in CH 15 i

iii Surveillix™ EVR/DVR/HVR User Manual Manual Edition 28099AA – APRIL 2007 Printed in USA No part of this documentation may be reproduced

12 PCI Card Configuration x120 x60 PCI Configuration x120R PCI Configuration x240 8 and 16 Channel PCI Configuration RCA Video OutRS-422 In

13 x240 32 Channel PCI Configuration x480 PCI Configuration RCA Video OutS-Video OutSVGA Monitor OutputAudio InputsRS-485 InterfaceRCA Video

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15 GETTING STARTED This chapter includes the following information: • Included Components • Setting up the DVR Hardware • Optional Com

16 IDENTIFYING INCLUDED COMPONENTS Surveillix™ DVRs come with a mouse, keyboard and selected software and cables. Identify the following component

17 OPTIONAL COMPONENTS To fully utilize the DVR unit’s potential; several optional Surveillix components are listed below. Contact the dealer for

18 KEYBOARD SETUP To attach the keyboard to the DVR unit, plug the end of the Keyboard into the keyboard PS/2 Port located on the back of the mach

19 MONITOR SETUP The DVR may have one or both of the following connections available for monitors which can be used individually or in tandem.

20 CONNECTING A VIDEO SOURCE TO THE DVR There are different types of Video Sources that can be plugged into the DVR unit including DVD players, VHS

21 CONNECTING SENSORS TO THE DVR Each DVR unit may have up to 16 Sensor inputs. These inputs can be used with devices such as infrared devices, mo

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22 LOOPING OUTPUTS The 8 and 16 Channel DVR units may have up to 16 Looping outputs. Depending on the destination of the outputs, each output may

23 CONNECTING A PTZ CAMERA Setting up a PTZ Camera is simple. The DVR unit comes preassembled with an internal PTZ adapter. The cabling may be run

24 HARD DRIVE ARRAY Swapping a Hard Drive 1. Press the Hard Drive Power Button to turn off power to the hard drive being removed. 2. Tur

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27 DVR BASICS This chapter includes the following information: • Turning the DVR on and off • Becoming familiar with the Display screen

28 TURNING ON THE DVR Once the cables and adapters have been properly connected it is time to turn on the power. To turn on the power follow these

29 Importing DVR Settings 1. Exit to Windows by clicking the Exit Button on the Main Display Screen and selecting Restart in Windows Mode. (See

30 Changing Video Format 1. Exit to Windows by clicking the Exit Button on the Main Display Screen and selecting Restart in Windows Mode. (See th

31 CAMERA VIEW The Camera status for each camera is displayed next to the Camera number (or name) on the Video Display Area. The following are R

v LIMITED WARRANTY DIGITAL VIDEO RECORDER The Imaging Systems Division of Toshiba America Information Systems, Inc. (“ISD”) makes the following limi

32 SCREEN DIVISION BUTTONS The Screen Division Buttons allow you to view cameras in groups such as two by two, three by three and four by four. Th

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35 SETUP OPTIONS This chapter includes the following information: • Setup Overview • Channels • Color • Schedule • Speed • Motion D

36 SETUP OVERVIEW The Setup options allow you to optimize your DVR unit by adjusting things like camera names, reboot schedules, recording schedul

37 CAMERA SETUP Setup New Camera 1. Attach camera to the rear of the DVR chassis. 2. Click the Setup Button on the Main Display Screen.

38 HVR Registration (DVR/EVR Upgrade Option) Use the following instructions to register the network recording functionality of an HVR or upgraded

39 7. Once validated, the user will be provided with the Unlock Code 8. Print the page and save for later reference

40 Unlocking a New Network Camera 1. Start the Surveillix DVR 2. Enter Setup 3. Enter Camera Setup 4. Click the Registration Button 5.

41 MOTION SETUP The DVR unit allows the user to adjust several different Motion Settings and create motion detection regions. Create a Motion R

vi IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS 1. Read Owner’s Manual – After unpacking this product, read the owner’s manual carefully, and follow all the operating and

42 Activating an Alarm on a Motion Event 1. In the Motion Setup window, select a camera to edit from the drop down menu 2. Create a motion a

43 FRAME SETUP OVERVIEW The Frame Setup Menu allows configuration of the PPS, resolution, quality, and sensitivity of camera channels. When config

44 Frame Setup (x60, x120 models) Frame Select Blue Slider: Sets the PPS recorded during intensive recording and available for viewing on a rem

45 Maximum PPS Table PPS Breakdown for Each Resolution Resolution CCTV x480 model x240 model 360x240 1CIF 480 PPS 240 PPS 720x240 * 2CIF

46 SCHEDULE SETUP Recording Schedule The Recording Schedule Window allows the user to create different recording schedules based on the day, time

47 Sensor Schedule The sensors will supersede all other types of recording modes (Motion, Continuous, No Recording). Regardless of the recording

48 Create a Recording Schedule 1. Select a day to begin creating the schedule for -or- Select the Day Selection Mode Button, enabling Multi Day

49 Special Day Schedule The user can create days that have a unique recording schedule. If necessary create these on days that are ‘not typical’ s

50 System Restart Setup System Restart Setup allows the user to define a schedule wherein the DVR automatically restarts according to specified pa

51 ALARM SETUP The Sensor and Output Window allows you to enable, disable and configure Sensors and Control Outputs. Configure Sensor Response

vii IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS, continued 15. Damage Requiring Service – Unplug the unit from the outlet and refer servicing to qualified service personn

52 Activate PTZ Preset on Sensor 1. Create PTZ Preset Position. See instructions in the PTZ Setup Chapter. 2. Click the Setup Button on the M

53 GENERAL SETUP Beep on Login Fail Enables the DVR to beep continuously in response to a failed login attempt. Only an authorized login wil

54 Intensive Recording Overview The Intensive Recording Option allows you to increase the Pictures Per Second and the resolution of any camera rec

55 TV-Out Setup The DVR unit features an optional TV-Out functionality that allows users to output video from any number of cameras, in sequence,

56 Auto Sequencing Setting Auto Sequencing is used either in the main screen when Auto Sequencing has been enabled or when a Spot-Monitor Out sign

57 NETWORK SETUP Network Setup allows the user to adjust settings such as Ports, setup emergency PPP information for use with the Emergency Agent

58 PTZ SETUP The PTZ Setup Window allows enabling of PTZ cameras, creation of Presets, creation of Tours, and adjustment of camera speed settings.

59 ADMINISTRATIVE SETUP Safely Remove Connected DeviceChange Data Storage LocationSelect DateExport Log Data (1 to 7 days) Log Data Display

60 Storage Check The Storage Check allows users to configure E-mail alarms, assign users to E-mail alarms and configure storage checks on the Surv

61 User Management The User Management Console allows the administrator to create, edit, and delete user accounts. Each user account can be assign

viii NOTES ON CLEANING Use a soft dry cloth for cleaning. For stubborn dirt, soak the cloth in a weak detergent solution, wring well and wipe. Use a

62 User Rank The User Ranking structure allows the option to assign a privilege system (1-10 where one has the most rights) to users of the DVR So

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65 SEARCH This chapter includes the following information: • Setup Overview • Channels • Color • Schedule • Speed • Motion Detect

66 SEARCH OVERVIEW The DVR unit has several options that allow the user to easily search, and find, a particular section of video. From Motion/Sen

67 Adjust the Brightness of an Image 1. Select an image to adjust by double-clicking on the desired image. Multiple images cannot be adjusted at

68 DAYLIGHT SAVINGS TIME The DVR automatically adjusts for Daylight Savings Time changes. When the hour “jumps forward” no video is lost because an

69 SINGLE CLIP BACKUP Along with the Save option, a single camera backup option is also included with the Surveillix software. The single Camera o

70 PERFORMING A BASIC SEARCH There are several different types of searches that can be performed on the DVR unit. The most basic involves selectin

71 PREVIEW SEARCH Preview Search can be used in a number of circumstances to quickly find an exact moment where an event, such as a theft, occurre

ix WARNING TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRICAL SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPLIANCE TO RAIN OR MOISTURE. DANGEROUS HIGH VOLTAGES ARE PRESENT INSIDE THE

72 Performing a Preview Search 1. Select a single camera by either turning off all cameras but one or double-clicking a displayed image. 2. Se

73 OBJECT SEARCH Object Search is a powerful search utility used to search a region on the video for any motion changes. Results are neatly displ

74 SEARCH IN LIVE The Search in Live feature allows users to review events immediately while monitoring live video. Pause, rewind, and resume liv

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77 PAN / TILT / ZOOM This chapter includes the following information: • Overview • Setting up the PTZ • Creating and Viewing a Preset

78 PAN / TILT / ZOOM OVERVIEW The PTZ controls within the DVR unit allow for powerful control over the cameras. This can be extremely beneficial b

79 ADVANCED PTZ SETUP NOTE: Preset and Tour options may vary depending on the camera Creating and Viewing Preset Positions A Preset Position

80 PTZ Address Settings Some protocols support software address settings. The RX Addresses and ID settings are compatible with a particular line

81 CONTROLLING A PTZ CAMERA The Surveillix DVRs provide control for a PAN/TILT camera in two different ways. • The first method is to use the Gr