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1 Operation English PRELOADED Rev / Recording Server

2 Information about copyright, trademarks, design patents 2014 Dallmeier electronic The reproduction, distribution and utilization of this document as well as the communication of its contents to others without express authorization is prohibited. Offenders will be held liable for the payment of damages. All rights reserved in the event of the grant of a patent, utility model or design. 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. Dallmeier electronic GmbH & Co.KG Cranachweg Regensburg Germany info@dallmeier.com All trademarks identified by are registeres trademarks of Dallmeier electronic. All trademarks identified by * ) are trademarks of the following owners: Third-party trademarks are named for information purposes only. Dallmeier electronic respects the intellectual property of third parties and always attempts to ensure the complete identification of thirdparty 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 Introduction Validity Documents Typographical Conventions General Notes Appropriate Use Performance Features Warranty Disclaimer Sequencer / Live Mode Change Split View Split Functions Multi Split Types Single Split Split Views CVBS Monitor Login Group Login User Login User Interface Playback / Live Mode Split Views Activate Context Menu Cameras Activate Via Camera Buttons Activate Via Context Menu Display Settings Presets Save Activate Volume Control Camera Control Functions Camera Positions Save Activate Playback Mode Track Types Activate Tracks Directly Track Selection Dialog Change Tracks Playback Control Audio Playback Zoom

4 7.6 Stop Recording Print Image Display Settings Search Functions Simple Search Quick Search Index Search Extended Search SmartFinder Basics Advanced Search Options Draw-Mode Search Mode General Comparison Of The Search Modes Export and Import Export Detailed Export Selection Export List And Export Options Export Medium And Start Simple Export Import Erase Tracks Erasing A Track Erasing Saved Tracks Reference Image Memory Create New Reference Image Set Comparison Reference Image To The Live Image Delete Reference Image Set System Messages Info Browser Switch Off Appliance

5 1 Introduction 1.1 Validity This document is valid for the preloaded VideoIP server software SMAVIA Recording Server 8.X.6. The images in this document might differ from the actual product. 1.2 Documents Main Functions Instructions for the use of basic functions of the software (for operators without technical knowledge) Operation (this document) For instructions on using all features of the software (for operators without technical knowledge) Configuration Instructions for configuring the software (for trained system integrators) 1.3 Typographical Conventions This document may contain various warning words and symbols that indicate potential sources of danger: NOTICE NOTICE indicates practices for preventing property damage, incorrect configurations or faulty operations. For reasons of clarity and readability, various text formatting elements and types of emphasis are used in this documentation: Instructions are indicated by arrows ( ). ¾¾Carry out instructions one after the other in the sequence described. Expressions in bold/italics generally indicate a control element on the device (switches or labels) or on its user interface (buttons, menu items). Paragraphs in italics provide information on basic principles, special features and efficient procedure as well as general recommendations. 5

6 2 General Notes 2.1 Appropriate Use SMAVIA Recording Server is a server software for the storage of IP-based audio and video streams. 2.2 Performance Features Suitable for up to 24 SD, HD or megapixel video channels Real-time recording and real-time streaming simultaneously Remote access, live display and playback with SeMSy or SMAVIA Viewing Client via Ethernet (LAN / WAN) simultaneously Basic license for the access of a SMAVIA Viewing Client included Video compression H.264, MPEG-4, MJPEG Resolution SD (up to D1), HD (up to 1080p) and Megapixel (up to 8 MP) Recording of RTSP cameras optional Compatible with management system SeMSy III Configuration and recording of ONVIF-conformant cameras Connection to Active Directory via LDAP Motion Detection and SmartFinder for Dallmeier IP cameras Supports PRemote-HD in real-time 2.3 Warranty The terms and conditions valid at the signing of the contract shall apply. 2.4 Disclaimer This documentation includes the full functionality of the VideoIP server software SMAVIA Recording Server. Note that certain functions and properties require a paid license. certain functions and properties are only in combination with the appropriate appliance available. 6

7 3 Sequencer / Live Mode After switching on and booting the SMAVIA Recording Server appliance is initially in sequencer / live mode (LocalViewing). The LocalViewing function (live mode on a connected monitor) is only for the DMS 2400 and DLS 1600 appliances available. For the VideoNetBox II the LocalViewing function is optional. Depending on the configuration of the splitter (see SMAVIA Recording Server Preloaded Configuration ), the live images from the connected cameras are displayed in a particular split view. Fig. 3-1 Example display In this mode, split views can already changed or single splits can be displayed in full screen mode. ¾¾Please proceed as described below. 7

8 3.1 Change Split View ¾¾Move the mouse pointer to the bottom of the monitor. The task bar with the buttons to select the split views is displayed. The currently selected split view is highlighted in green. Fig. 3-2 Split views ¾¾Click the relevant button in order to switch the split view. 3.2 Split Functions There are different functions in the split modes available. These can be activated via the context menu respectively Multi Split Types ¾¾Right-click the relevant split of a multi split view. The context menu is displayed. Fig. 3-3 Detail split view 8

9 ¾¾Select the required option (see below). Full Screen The Full screen option displays the current split window as a single-split in the full screen mode. Thus, the context menu of a single split is available (see below). The Full screen option can also be activated by double clicking on the respective split. A further double-click sets the full screen back to the previous split view again. Audio On / Off If the displayed camera is configured for recording with audio, the audio output can be turned on or off with Audio on and Audio off Single Split ¾¾Right-click in the single split. The context menu of the single split is displayed. Fig. 3-4 ¾¾Select the required option (see below). Sequencer If the device has been configured for alternately displaying various cameras (sequence), this sequence will run in the single split after clicking on Sequencer. Back The context menu only contains the Back entry if a single split has been activated by clicking on Full screen in a multi split type. With Back the original multi split view is displayed again. The Full Screen and Back options can also be activated by double-clicking in the respective splits. 9

10 Audio On / Off If the displayed camera is configured for recording with audio, the audio output can be turned on or off with Audio on and Audio off. Number / Camera Name All connected cameras are displayed in the camera number / camera name format. ¾¾Click on a camera entry in order to activate the camera. The camera is displayed in the single split. Was the sequencer previously active it is terminated by this action. 3.3 Split Views CVBS Monitor Split views can be activated only in the sequencer / live mode on CVBS monitors. The following split views are available for CVBS monitors: 1 1, 2 2, 3 3. The camera assignment of each split must first be made in the Splitter dialog (see SMAVIA Recording Server Preloaded Configuration ). A camera activation in single splits in the current operation is not possible. ¾¾Move the mouse pointer to the bottom of the monitor. The task bar is displayed. ¾¾Right-click the relevant split view. The context menu for CVBS monitors is displayed. Fig. 3-5 ¾¾Select the required option. The selected split view is enabled on the CVBS monitor. 10

11 SMAVIA Recording Server 4 Login A login is required for the playback / live mode 4.1 Group Login ¾¾ Move the mouse pointer to the bottom of the monitor. The task bar with the Login button is displayed. Fig. 4-1 ¾¾ Click Login. The Login dialog with a virtual keyboard is displayed. Fig. 4-2 ¾¾ Enter the password. 11

12 SMAVIA Recording Server ¾¾ Confirm with OK. The user interface is displayed. 4.2 User Login ¾¾ Move the mouse pointer to the bottom of the monitor. The task bar with the Login button is displayed. Fig. 4-3 ¾¾ Click Login. The Login dialog is displayed. Fig. 4-4 ¾¾ Enter User name and password. 12

13 ¾¾Confirm with OK. The user interface is displayed. 13

14 5 User Interface After log in the SMAVIA Recording Server appliance is in playback / live mode. The graphical user interface is displayed. Depending on the configuration of the splitter the live images from the connected cameras will be displayed in a specific split view. Note that if there is no entry or mouse movement for 10 minutes, the SMAVIA Recording Server appliance will automatically go back to the sequencer / live mode. Live / playback splits Fig. 5-1 Control panel ¾¾Move the mouse pointer to the bottom of the monitor in order to display the control panel. Control Panel Selection split views Camera buttons Function buttons Info window Playback control Function buttons Fig

15 Menu Bar Fig. 5-3 Menu bar ¾¾Move the mouse pointer to the top of the monitor in order to display the menu bar. Setup The Setup button opens the configuration of SMAVIA Recording Server appliance (see documentation SMAVIA Recording Server preloaded Configuration ). Import Via the Import button exported images and sequences can be wieder re-imported und evaluated (see below). Logout By clicking the Logout button the current user can be logged out and the SMAVIA Recording Server appliance switches to the sequencer / live mode. Shut Down The Shut Down button shuts down the SMAVIA Recording Server appliance. This can then be turned off using the power switch on the rear panel (see chapter Switch Off Appliance ). NOTICE No Recordings! All recordings are interrupted when shut down down the appliance. The appliance can be moved up again only on the power switch on the rear panel. 15

16 6 Playback / Live Mode After log in the SMAVIA Recording Server appliance is in playback / live mode. Note that some functions are not available for all camera types. Corresponding buttons and controls are deactivated if required. 6.1 Split Views There are various split views are available for IP cameras and analog cameras. In addition, the context menu of a split window provides inter alia, options for camera or audio activation Activate Split views are enabled via the control panel. Selection split views IP cameras Selection split views analog cameras Fig. 6-1 Detail control panel, selection buttons split views The button of the current split view is highlighted in green. ¾¾Select the relevant split view. The split view is displayed. ¾¾Activate the required cameras in the relevant split windows (see below). ¾¾Save the setting as preset if required (see below) Context Menu The splits of the various split views have the same context menu with the same functions as in the sequencer / live mode. See section Split Functions on page

17 6.2 Cameras SMAVIA Recording Server offers two options in order to activate cameras in splits: via the control panel or via the context menu of a single split Activate Via Camera Buttons Cameras can be activated via their camera button. ¾¾Activate the control panel. ¾¾Select the relevant split view if required. ¾¾Enable the relevant split window if required. Fig. 6-2 Active camera ¾¾Click the required camera button. The camera is enabled in the selected split. The camera button is highlighted in green Activate Via Context Menu Cameras can be activated via the context menu of a single split. ¾¾Enable the full screen mode of a split as described above. ¾¾Open the context menu with a right-click in the split. Fig. 6-3 ¾¾Select the required camera. 17

18 The camera is activated in the single split. ¾¾Double-click the single-split in order to return to the original split view if required. ¾¾Enable the sequencer via the context menu if required. 6.3 Display Settings The display can be adjusted in Brightness, Contrast and Saturation. The settings affect only to the current monitor display and not on the recording. ¾¾Click the Settings button. ¾¾Select the VGA/DVI Settings tab. Fig. 6-4 Settings button ¾¾Adjust the display with the sliders Brightness, Contrast and Saturation to the requirements. ¾¾Click the Default button in order to reset the display to the defualt settings if required. ¾¾Click the Settings button again in order to close the dialog. 6.4 Presets A split view with the currently activated cameras can be stored as a preset. For each split view up to 5 different presets can be created Save Proceed as follows in order to save a preset: ¾¾Select the relevant split view. ¾¾Enable the required cameras in the split windows. ¾¾Right-click the button of the current split view. 18

19 The presets context menu is displayed. Fig. 6-5 Detail control panel, context menu presets ¾¾Select Save > Preset #X. The virtual keyboard is displayed. ¾¾Enter a name for the preset. ¾¾Confirm with OK Activate Proceed as follows in order to activate a stored preset: ¾¾Right-click the button of the relevant split view. The presets context menu is displayed. Fig. 6-6 Detail control panel, context menu presets ¾¾Select the required preset. The stored split view is displayed. By selecting the button Standard, the split view is displayed with the default assigned cameras. This basic assignment is made in the configuration of the splitter (see SMAVIA Recording Server Preloaded Configuration ). 19

20 6.5 Volume Control The Audio dialog allows to adjust the volume of an audio output. ¾¾Enable the audio output of a camera as described above if required. ¾¾Click the Settings button. ¾¾Select the Audio tab. Fig. 6-7 Settings button ¾¾Adjust the audio output with the Volume slider. ¾¾Click the Settings button in order to close the Audio dialog again. 6.6 Camera Control Controllable cameras (dome / PTZ) cameras can be controlled via the control panel. Proceed as follows in order to enable the control for a camera: ¾¾Enable the required camera as described above. The live image of the camera is displayed in the selected split and the Camera control button is activated. Fig. 6-8 Camera control button ¾¾Click the Camera control button. The control panel for the camera control is displayed (see below). 20

21 6.6.1 Functions The control panel for camera control provides the following functions: Camera positions buttons Fig. 6-9 Control buttons Functions buttons Cancel Control C D A Control buttons (left, right, up, down) B Center camera C Zoom + D Zoom - A B Fig Detail control panel, camera control Functions Buttons E F G H I J K L M Fig Detail control panel, camera control E Focus - F Focus + G Open aperture H Close aperture I Open camera menu J Close camera menu K Function button F1 L Function button F2 M Button Alt On the camera preconfigured functions can be activated via the buttons F1 and F2. Via the Alt button the buttons F3 to F6 are available. ¾¾Control the camera with the corresponding buttons. ¾¾Close the camera control with the Cancel button. 21

22 6.6.2 Camera Positions It is allowed to store controlled camera positions. These can be activated quickly and easily Save For a camera there are up to 18 memory locations via the Camera positons buttons. These may be characterized precisely by name also. ¾¾Move the camera to the relevant position. ¾¾Zoom or focus the area if required. ¾¾Click a free Camera positions buttons. The context menu is displayed. Fig ¾¾Select Save position. The camera position is stored on the button. ¾¾Open the context menu again in order to enter a name for the position button. Fig ¾¾Select Change name. The virtual keyboard is displayed. ¾¾Enter a namem for the camera position. ¾¾Confirm with OK Activate ¾¾Select the relevant camera. ¾¾Enable the camera control as described above. ¾¾Select the required Camera positions button. 22

23 7 Playback Mode By selecting a track the SMAVIA Recording Server appliance switches from playback / live mode in the playback mode. The full functionality for track playback and analysis is available. Unnecessary functions are disabled (e.g. buttons for selecting a split type). Some functions are not available for all camera types. Corresponding buttons and controls are deactivated if required. 7.1 Track Types Secure tracks and saved tracks are not available in any track mode (see SMAVIA Recording Server Preloaded Configuration ). Long Play Tracks LP tracks are usually large ring buffers. They are used for current recording. One LP track is assigned to each camera. Secure Tracks Secure tracks are usually relatively small ring buffers. One secure track can be assigned to each camera. The recording settings for secure tracks may differ from those of a LP track. These secure tracks is saved as soon as an alarm is triggered on the device (see SMAVIA Recording Server Preloaded Configuration ). This prevents the current images from being overwritten. New secure tracks will subsequently be created in which the recording is continued. Saved Tracks Saved tracks are secure tracks that have been protected against overwriting after an alarm had been triggered. Depending on the number of triggered alarms, more than one saved track may exist for each camera. Reference Track Single images of the cameras are stored in the reference track. These images can be used in order to compare current camera settings and positions with the original conditions. Reference tracks are therefore not used for recording or playback. 23

24 7.2 Activate Tracks There are different methods in order to activate camera tracks: select directly via the camera buttons or via the Track selection dialog Directly ¾¾Select a split if required. ¾¾Click in the playback / live mode the button of the required camera. The live image of the camera is displayed. Fig. 7-1 Track selection button ¾¾Click the Track selection button. The playback mode is enabled. The camera button is displayed in orange and the playback control is activated on the control panel. The latest image on the track is displayed. Fig. 7-2 Cancel ¾¾Control the playback with the buttons of the playback control (see below). ¾¾Stop the playback mode with the Cancel button. 24

25 7.2.2 Track Selection Dialog ¾¾Right-click the Track selection button in the playback / live mode. The Track selection dialog is displayed. Fig. 7-3 ¾¾Select the relevant tab of the track type if required. ¾¾Select the relevant track. ¾¾Click Open. The playback mode is enabled. The track is displayed in full screen mode. The latest image on the track is displayed. ¾¾Control the playback with the buttons of the playback control (see below). ¾¾Stop the playback mode with the Cancel button Change Tracks In the playback mode it is allowed to switch between the camera tracks a number of ways: via the context menu of a split window, the camera buttons or the Track selection dialog. Context Menu ¾¾Right-click the split of a current playback in order to open the context menu. Fig. 7-4 ¾¾Select the relevant camera track. 25

26 The track is displayed. ¾¾Control the playback with the buttons of the playback control (see below). ¾¾Stop the playback mode with the Cancel button. Camera Buttons ¾¾Click the relevant camera button on the control panel in the playback mode. The track is displayed. ¾¾Control the playback with the buttons of the playback control (see below). ¾¾Stop the playback mode with the Cancel button. Track Selection Dialog ¾¾Click the Track selection button in the playback mode. The Track selection dialog is displayed. ¾¾Select the relevant tab of the track type if required. ¾¾Select the relevant track. ¾¾Click Open. The track is displayed. ¾¾Control the playback with the buttons of the playback control (see below). ¾¾Stop the playback mode with the Cancel button. 26

27 7.3 Playback Control Control the playback with the following buttons: Fig. 7-5 Functions 1 Control buttons Slider Functions 2 Functions 1 A B C D E F Fig. 7-6 Detail control panel playback control A Delete all images B Recording on / off C Image export D Print image E Track selection F Database Control G H I J K L M N O Fig. 7-7 Detail control panel playback control G Start of the track H Fast playback backwards I Playback backwards J Image by image backwards K Stop playback L Image by image forward M Playback forward N Fast playback forward O End of track Functions 2 P Search functions Q Settings R Zoom S Cancel P Q R S Fig. 7-8 Detail control panel playback control 27

28 ¾¾Control the playback with the corresponding buttons. ¾¾Stop the playback mode with the Cancel button. The current track data (recording time) are displayed during a playback in the info window. The slider also allows for a quick search in the track by moving. An info dialog shows the position in the track. Fig. 7-9 Detail control panel slider Info dialog 7.4 Audio Playback If the displayed track has been configured for recording with sound the audio output can be activated for Playback forward over the split context menu. ¾¾Open the split context menu with a right-click in the playback split. Fig ¾¾Select the required audio option. Volume Control The Audio dialog allows to adjust the volume of the audio output. ¾¾Enable the audio output of a track. ¾¾Click the Settings button. ¾¾Select the Audio tab. Fig Settings button 28

29 ¾¾Adjust the audio output with the Volume slider. ¾¾Click the Settings button in order to close the Audio dialog again. 7.5 Zoom The zoom function allows digital zoom. ¾¾Enable the required track. ¾¾Search for the relevant image / event in the track. Zoom button Fig Detail control panel ¾¾Click the Zoom button. The mouse pointer changes to a magnifying glass. ¾¾Click on the relevant image section. The image area is increased. ¾¾Click again in order to increase the magnification by one stage. ¾¾Right-click in order to set the magnification again a step back. ¾¾Click the Zoom button in order to exit the function. 7.6 Stop Recording With the Recording on / off function can be ensured during playback that the oldest images of a track are not overwritten. During a playback the Recording on / off button is highlighted in green: The recording in the track is activated. 29

30 Recording on / off Fig Detail control panel Proceed as follows in order to stop the recording during playback: ¾¾Click the Recording on / off button. ¾¾Confirm the subsequent info dialog. The butto is highlighted in grey and the recording is stopped: Fig Detail control panel ¾¾Click the Recording on / off button again in order to resume the recording. When exiting the playback mode or in a track-change the recording in the track is automatically activated again. 7.7 Print Image A recorded image can be printed. The Print image function is also available at a magnification of the zoom function. ¾¾Search for the relevant image / event in the track. ¾¾Click Print image button. ¾¾Confirm the subsequent info dialog. The image is printed on the configured printer. 30

31 7.8 Display Settings The monitor display of a playback can be adjusted in Brightness, Contrast and Saturation. ¾¾Start a playback as described above. ¾¾Click the Settings button. ¾¾Select the VGA/DVI Settings tab. Fig Settings button ¾¾Adjust the display with the Brightness, Contrast and Saturation sliders to the requirements. ¾¾Click Default in order to set the display to default values back if required. ¾¾Click the Settings button in order to close the dialog again. 31

32 8 Search Functions For the search for images and events are different search functions available. Some functions are not available for all camera types. Corresponding buttons and controls are deactivated if required. ¾¾Enable the playback mode of the relevant camera. Fig. 8-1 Search functions button ¾¾Click the Search functions button. According to the search functions there are 5 tabs available: Simple Search Image search by date and time Quick Search Image search by time intervals Index Search Image search by events Extended Search Image search by, for example, account or transaction number SmartFinder Search for image objects (available only when configured in the Recording Settings dialog) ¾¾Select the required search function. ¾¾Make the evaluation as described below. 32

33 8.1 Simple Search ¾¾Select the Simple Search tab. Fig. 8-2 ¾¾Click on the Date field. The calendar is displayed. Fig. 8-3 ¾¾Select the required date in the calendar. ¾¾Set the relevant time on the Simple Search tab in the Time area. ¾¾Click Start. The corresponding image is displayed. ¾¾Close the search functions dialog with click on the Search functions button. ¾¾Control the playback more as described above if required. 33

34 8.2 Quick Search With the Quick Search, time intervals are searched. The intervals can be set by Day, Hour, Minute and Second in steps of 1, 5, 10 or 30. Before calling up the search function and searching in time intervals, please set a starting point for the quick search with the slider in playback mode. You can also use the Simple Search by Date and Time here. The corresponding image is now the starting point for the forward and back intervals. With a setting of Hour / 5, the time interval is 5 hours. You can scroll forward or back by the respective time intervals with the arrow buttons. The playback functions Image by image forward and Image by image backwards are active for this search function and can be used for a more precise search. ¾¾Select the Quick Search tab. Fig. 8-4 ¾¾Select in the Unit and Distance area the required time interval. ¾¾Search using the arrow buttons with the selected time interval. 8.3 Index Search With the Index Search, events are searched for before and after the starting point. The events listed for the index search are a collection of individual events. Individual events which occur within 10 seconds, e.g. via image comparison, make up one event. An event can be both a recording after image comparison and a marker (index mark after contact) for constant recording. Before calling up the search function and starting the index search, please set a starting point for the quick search with the slider in playback mode. You can also use the Simple Search by Date and Time here. The corresponding image is now the starting point for the index search. ¾¾Select the Index Search tab. Fig. 8-5 Events button ¾¾Click the Events button. 34

35 You will now find seven events before and after the Current Position. The Current Position is the starting image determined by the quick search or simple search before the search function is called up. You can access the listed events with the Event back and Event forward buttons. If you would like to view events belonging to the relevant event, close the search function. You can also select an event directly by double-clicking the corresponding list entry. ¾¾Select with the arrow buttons the relevant event. 8.4 Extended Search The extended search is used when other data, in addition to the image data (including date and time), is saved for the image. This is especially the case with ATMs and cash registers. Note that the Global option allows to search in all tracks. The options available in this search criteria are defined in the Search criteria configuration dialog (see SMAVIA Recording Server Preloaded Configuration ). The Extended Search is carried out within a time window. The time window is determined by the entries Start and Stop. ¾¾Select the Extended Search tab. Fig. 8-6 Search criteria ¾¾Select the required Search chriteria from the dropdown menus. ¾¾Use the virtual keyboard to enter the exact search term (account number, amount of money, etc.). Up to four criteria can be selected. These criteria are as AND logic basis of the search. ¾¾Select the desired start and stop time in the Start / Stop area. ¾¾Click Search in order to start the search. The results are displayed. 35

36 8.5 SmartFinder The SmartFinder search function allows to search for changes in any image area. Prerequisite is that the SmartFinder function for the respective camera is activated in the Recording Settings dialog (see SMAVIA Recording Server Preloaded Configuration ). Is SmartFinder enabled for any camera, the tab Smart Finder can not be selected. Follow the steps below in order to apply the SmartFinder search function: ¾¾Select the SmartFinder tab. Fig Basics Steps A to D first show the basic course of the search function. Further settings can be found in the Advanced Search Options section. A Selecting Search Range in the Image ¾¾Click Define. ¾¾Drag a rectangle in the image by using the mouse. This rectangle marks the range in the image in which a search for image changes is to be carried out afterwards. A maximum of four image ranges can be selected. Move selection ¾¾Move a selection with drag and drop if required. Change size ¾¾Change the size of a selection with drag and drop. Delete selection ¾¾Right-click on a selection in order to remove it. B Setting the Time Range ¾¾Select in the Start / Stop area the window of time in which to search. C Starting Search ¾¾Click Search in order to start the search process. 36

37 The results of the search are presented in an event list. The display Hit x/y shows the number of hits found under y and the number of the hit currently selected under x (see step D). Fig. 8-8 D Viewing Results ¾¾Click on a result from the list to display a detected event. ¾¾Move with the arrow buttons an event forward or backward Advanced Search Options The search function is always carried out in accordance with the course described above. The search result can be affected by settings in the Advanced Search Options dialog. ¾¾Select the SmartFinder tab. ¾¾Open the Advanced Search Options dialog with click on Options. Fig. 8-9 Image changes are generally displayed as rectangular fields. You can specify in the Draw Mode section whether the display is to be realized as individual fields or as a combination of fields. In the Search-Mode a relationship is established between these rectangles (image changes) and the marking drawn by you. 37

38 Draw-Mode The Draw-Mode affects the appearance of the existing image changes. Rectangle If you have activated Rectangle in the Draw-Mode, all the changes are each displayed with a rectangle, whereby rectangles may also be positioned partially on top of each other. If you have not activated Rectangle in the Draw-Mode, adjacent and overlapping rectangles are combined into a single area. Fig Option Rectangle activated Fig Option Rectangle not activated 38

39 Intersection If you have activated Intersection in the Draw-Mode, only those rectangles are displayed that are linked correspondingly with the marking drawn by you, depending on the search method (see section Search Mode ). If you have not activated Intersection, all the rectangles are displayed. Fig Option Intersection activated Fig Option Intersection not activated Search Mode The selection in the Search-Mode field are theoretically used to specify the search method and thus the number of relevant events. Balance Point Search The rectangles that mark a figure change have an imaginary geometric balance point assigned. If Balance Point Search is activated, a hit is always listed when this geometric balance point lies within the marking drawn by you. 39

40 Fig Balance point within the marking = Hit Fig Balance point outside the marking = No hit Intersection Search If Intersection Search is activated, you already obtain a search result when a rectangle of a figure change intersects the marking drawn by you by even the smallest amount. The geometric balance point is not of relevance then. Fig Rectangles intersect the marking = Hit 40

41 General Comparison Of The Search Modes If one compares the two search modes, it becomes clear that more search results (hits) result during an Intersection Search than during a Balance Point Search. However, there is a danger at a Balance Point Search that too few search results are available and that a relevant event is not listed. If you cannot define the search range (marking) exactly at first, you should first activate the Intersection Search mode. After a rough analysis you can set your marking again and specify a narrower selection with the Balance Point Search. 41

42 9 Export and Import The recordings can be saved (exported) as single images or sequence. These single images and sequences can be evaluated afterwards with the Dallmeier SMAVIA Viewing Client. The exported images meet the LGC Forensics requirements as well as the recordings. Exported single images and sequences can also be imported and evaluated again at the appliance. 9.1 Export The recordings of the appliance can be stored as single images or sequences to an external medium Detailed Export The detailed export is activated in the device default configuration. It allows the exact definition of the relevant images, sequences and tracks. First step is the selection of the relevant single images and sequences. They are displayed all together in an export list where several export options can be set. The export list always refers to the current playback. The export list is erased if the current playback mode is quit Selection Proceed as follows in order to select the relevant single images or sequences: ¾¾Enable the playback mode for the relevant camera. ¾¾Search for the first image of the relevant sequence. Fig. 9-1 Export button ¾¾Click the Export button. The Export dialog is displayed on the control panel. ¾¾Select Sequence start. ¾¾Search for the last image of the relevant sequence. 42

43 ¾¾Click the Export button. The Export dialog is displayed on the control panel. ¾¾Select Sequence end. ¾¾Click Cameras... The Cameras dialog is displayed. Fig. 9-2 ¾¾Select more cameras, of which the respective images to be exported. ¾¾Repeat this procedure for each additional sequence to be added to the export list. ¾¾Do the same for each frame to be added to the export list (Add image button). If other tracks for export are relevant, you change tracks by clicking on the corresponding camera button. Follow the same procedure as described above, to expand the export list. ¾¾Finally, click the Export button. ¾¾Click Export. The List dialog is displayed. The export list may be opened, closed and extended with a new selection anytime. But it is erased if the current playback mode is quit. 43

44 Export List And Export Options Single images and sequences are marked with different symbols in the export list. E A B C D Fig. 9-3 A Back C Next E Delete entry B Close dialog D Start export Change File Name The file name of every element in the export list may be changed arbitrary. ¾¾Click in the File name column of the relevant list item. ¾¾Enter a new file name. ¾¾Retain the extension *.264. Delete Sequence or Image All single images and sequences can be deleted from the export list separately. ¾¾Select the relevant item from the export list. ¾¾Click the Delete entry button. ¾¾Note that no security check is performed. Merge Sequences The Merge Sequences option is only available if at least two sequences of one track are overlapping. The corresponding function merges the single sequences to one sequence without double images. 44

45 t1 t2 t3 t4 t5 t6 Track X Export sequence 1 Export sequence 2 Export sequence 3 Total sequence Fig. 9-4 ¾¾Click the Merge sequences button. The function is effectuated immediately and the export list is actualised. Note that no security check is performed. Export as Sequence The Export as sequence function is only available if the export list contains only images and sequences of a single track. The corresponding function joins the single images and sequences one after another. It created a total sequence with leaps in time. If sequences are overlapping the total sequence will contain double images as well. t1 t3 t2 B t4 t5 t6 Track X Export sequence 1 Export sequence 1 Export sequence 1 Total sequence t1 t3 t2 t4 t5 B t6 ¾¾Enable the Export as sequence checkbox. ¾¾Enter a name for the resulting total sequence. Close Export List With a click on the Close dialog button the export list is hidden and the playback mode displayed. The export list can be altered with a new selection of single images or sequences. But it is erased if the current playback mode is quit. Start Export ¾¾Finally, click the Next button. The Device dialog is displayed. 45

46 Export Medium And Start Fig. 9-5 ¾¾First, select the export medium as Device. If the export medium already contains files they is displayed in a list. Single (USB stick) or all files (CD/DVD-RW) can be erased with a click on the delete button. The export task s basic data is displayed in the Information field. This particularly enables a check of the required memory capacity. If the Copy SMAVIA Viewing Client checkbox is activated this software is saved on the export medium in addition to the images and sequences. It enables playback on a separate Windows PC. ¾¾Finally, click the Start export button. The Export dialog is dispalyed. ¾¾Select the check boxes to display the export details (Display log file). ¾¾Click the Close button in order to close the dialog. 46

47 9.1.2 Simple Export The appliance can be switched to a simplified export mode. Therefore the Simple export option has to be activated in the Setup > System > Options dialog (see SMAVIA Recording Server Preloaded Configuration). The user only has to select the first relevant image in the track. Starting with this point in time the function will save approximately the same fraction of every track to the export medium. Proceed as follows in order to select the relevant image: ¾¾Activate the playback mode. ¾¾Select the relevant camera. ¾¾Search the first image of the relevant sequence. ¾¾Connect a export medium to the appliance. ¾¾Click the Export button. The Export images dialog is displayed. ¾¾Confirm with OK. The export starts automatically. The List dialog is displayed. Fig. 9-6 ¾¾Click the Next button. 47

48 Finally, the Export dialog is displayed: Fig. 9-7 ¾¾Activate the checkboxes in order to display the export details. The completion of the export is displayed by the message Export finished. ¾¾Click the Close button in order to close the dialog. 9.2 Import Single images and sequences can be imported and evaluated. Modified images and sequences can not be evaluated with a device anymore. They do no longer meet the LGC Forensics certificate s requirements. ¾¾Connect the medium with the appliance. ¾¾Click Import in der menu bar. The Device dialog is displayed. ¾¾Select the relevant medium as Device. ¾¾Select the relevant file. ¾¾Confirm with the Start import button. The Device dialog is closed. The evaluation can be made analogous to the evaluation of a recorder track. Exported single images and sequences can note be saved to the device HDD by import. 48

49 10 Erase Tracks Images that have already been recorded can be erased at any time. However, distinctions must be made between longplay, secure and saved tracks Erasing A Track Proceed as follows in order to erase longplay or secure tracks: ¾¾Activate the playback mode. ¾¾Select the relevant camera / track. Erase all images button Fig ¾¾Click the Erase all images button. All images saved in the track is erased. The device will automatically switch to playback / live mode. Recording on this track is continued immediately if recording has been defined for the erased track Erasing Saved Tracks Saved tracks are secure tracks that have been protected against overwriting. Erasing such tracks results in a loss of the saved images. The disk space required for recording will again be available for saving a secure track. ¾¾Open the Track selection dialog. ¾¾Select the Secure Tracks tab. ¾¾Select the relevant track. ¾¾Click Delete. 49

50 11 Reference Image Memory The reference image memory is used for comparing image quality and camera angle with revisions. It can then be determined whether the lens was adjusted or the physical position of the camera changed. The images saved at a specific point in time are called the reference image set Create New Reference Image Set ¾¾Open the Track selection dialog via the corresponding button. Fig Track selection button ¾¾Select the Longplay Tracks tab. ¾¾Select Reference. ¾¾Click Open. The Reference Image Memory dialog is displayed. Fig ¾¾Click New. The virtual keyboard is displayed. 50

51 ¾¾Enter a name. The reference image set is created and displayed with date and time in the Memory Selection field. The saved images of the cameras connected at this time are displayed in the Preview field. If you want to create morce reference image sets, proceed as described above. The storage capacity of the reference image memory is limited to 1000 images. This corresponds to approx. 41 image sets with 24 connected cameras Comparison Reference Image To The Live Image Open the Reference Image Memory dialog for comparison of a reference image set to current images of a connected camera. Fig ¾¾Select an image set in the Memory Selection field. ¾¾Click View. The images of the reference image set are displayed in the Preview field. ¾¾Click on the image of the relevant camera in the Preview field. 51

52 The Reference Image Memory dialog disappears. The reference image is displayed as maximized single split. Fig Reference and Live allow you to toggle between the saved reference image and the current image of the camera. ¾¾Click Close. The maximized single split disappears. The Reference Image Memory dialog is displayed again Delete Reference Image Set Since the storage volume of the reference image memory is limited, the oldest reference image sets should be deleted. ¾¾Select an image set in the Memory Selection field. ¾¾Click View. ¾¾Click Delete. ¾¾Click OK. 52

53 12 System Messages The protocols summarized as system messages cover user actions, results of the device integrity tests (e.g. camera failure) and messages from the internal system surveillance (e.g. hard disk or fan failure). The logging of system messages is conducted automatically and can not be deactivated. The ERROR LED on the device front side (SMAVIA appliance) indicates critical messages (system integrity tests and internal system surveillance). In support of this the messages may also be indicated by a warning dialog or sound. System Messages Confirmation The system messages warning dialog is displayed in every mode (sequencer / live, playback / live and playback). Fig Warning dialog system messages Filter System Messages If the System Messages warning dialog is displaying messages related to different subjects the corresponding filterbuttons will also be displayed. The appropriate filters can be activated with a click. This enables a clearly arranged and subject related display. Hide Warning Dialog The warning dialog can be hidden in the live and playback mode by any user. The warning dialog is hidden for 30 seconds with a click on Suppress temporarily. It will remain hidden even if a new event triggers a new system message meanwhile. The dialog is displayed again after 30 seconds, independent from the current mode. Confirm Warning Dialog Users with access level 1, 2 or 3 can confirm the warning dialog provisionally with a click on OK. Thereby the warning dialog will not be displayed in live mode any longer. It also will not be displayed if a user with access level 1 or 2 logs into playback mode. This is different for a user with access level 3 or 4 (administrator, installer). If these logs in the playback mode, the warning dialog appears again and displays all not definitively confirm messages. Final Confirmation The final confirmation of the warning dialog can only be conducted by an administrator (access level 3) with a click on OK. It is irrelevant if the dialog is displayed in live or playback mode. 53

54 The ERROR LED (SMAVIA appliance) on the device front side indicates failures as long as they exist. This function is independent from the warning dialog. A comprehensive evaluation and complete export of system messages is done in the configuration of the appliance (see SMAVIA Recording Server Preloaded Configuration ). 54

55 13 Info The information dialog displays different information about the system and the software. ¾¾Open the Info dialog via Setup > System > Info. Recorder The Recorder tab displays the version number of licensed cameras and serial numbers. Fig Connected active cameras are displayed with a button and the camera number. Licenses The Licenses dialog displays all licensed functions of the system. ¾¾Click Licenses. Fig The license dialog is purely informational dialog about the equipment of the appliance and provides no way to make activations. 55

56 Features that are not enabled are not integrated in the appliance or not enabled. Service The SW-Maintenance dialog displays all maintenance and access licenses of the system. ¾¾Click Service. Fig The software maintenance dialog is a pure information dialog on the software maintenance and dial-licenses. Versions The Versions tab contains information about the versions of the components of the system. ¾¾Select the Versions tab. Fig ¾¾Click Refresh in order to update the display. 56

57 Network Connections On the Network tab active network connections are listed. Here it can be seen which user accesses (IP address / host name) to the appliance at the time of the query. All connections that go beyond the DaVid Protocol are displayed (e.g. SMAVIA Viewing Client). ¾¾Select the Network tab. Fig ¾¾Click Refresh in order to update the display. System Information The System Information tab provides an overview of memory and processors. ¾¾Select the System Information tab. Fig ¾¾Click Refresh in order to update the display. 57

58 Recording The Recording tab includes information about each active channel recording time and the video memory usage. ¾¾Select the Recording tab. Fig Recording dialog, example DMS 2400 ¾¾Click Refresh in order to update the display. Housekeeping The Housekeeping tab summarizes the measured temperatures and speeds of the fans. In addition, the status of the cover contact, sabotage contact and the motion detection is displayed. ¾¾Select the Housekeeping tab. Fig ¾¾Click Refresh in order to update the display. 58

59 Housekeeping Statistics ¾¾Click the Statistics button on the Housekeeping tab. Fig This dialog visualizes the history of the measured temperatures. Several checkboxes and buttons allow filtering for external, internal and CPU temperatures and time period. HDD-Status The HDD Status tab provides an overview of the HDDs connected to the recorder. Defective HDDs are shown in red. ¾¾Select the HDD Status tab. Fig HDD Status dialog, example DMS

60 USB Devices This tab lists all USB devices that are connected to the USB bus of the appliance. Included are internal as well as external devices. ¾¾Select the USB Devices tab. Fig ¾¾Click Refresh in order to update the display. Encoder Boards This tab displays information about the encoder boards installed in the appliance. ¾¾Select the Encoder Boards tab. Fig Encoder Boards dialog, example DMS 2400 ¾¾Click Refresh in order to update the display. 60