A brand that is integrated into Samsung s network products, stands for a convenient world (Polis) made safe (Polis) through Samsung s superior network performance (Internet protocol). With products, clear digital images transmitted over the internet, real-time monitoring is possible anywhere with an internet connection. Easy remote control functions and the use of existing networks minimize installation costs. With, experience a world of convenience connected anytime, anywhere. Preface The user who installs and operates the product should be aware of this manual and other manuals referred to by this manual before installation and operation for proper use. This manual and the software and hardware explained here are protected by copyright law. Therefore, the copy, reprint and translation to other languages in parts or full of this user manual without the express written consent of SamsungTechwin Co., LTD are not allowed aside for general use within the scope of the copyright law. Version 1.0 (1808. rev. 2) 2
Contents Chapter1. Network Recorder Overview...4 1.1. Introduction... 4 1.2. Features... 4 1.3. Configuration... 4 Chapter2. Installation...5 2.1. System Requirements... 5 2.2. Supported Devices... 6 2.3. Supported Client Software... 6 2.4. Software Installation... 6 2.4.1. Installing Network Recorder on PC for the first time... 6 2.4.2. Installing compulsory component for Network Recorder (.Net Framework)... 7 2.4.3. Installing compulsory component for Network (SQL Server 2005)... 8 2.4.4. Upgrading to a newer version to existing Network Recorder... 9 2.4.5. Deleting an existing program and re-installing the program... 10 2.4.6. USB Dongle Key driver installation...11 Chapter 3. Login...13 Chapter 4. Menu...14 4.1. Setup... 14 4.1.1. Wizard... 15 4.1.2. Device Manager... 17 4.1.3. Assign Manager... 23 4.1.4. Storage Manager... 26 4.1.5. Recording Mode Manager... 30 4.1.6. Recording Schedule Manager... 33 4.1.7. Time... 34 4.1.8. Network... 35 4.1.9. Change Password... 35 4.1.10. Remote Users Manager... 36 Chapter 5. Client Software...37 5.1. Registering Network Recorder to Network Manager... 37 5.2. Monitoring Live Video... 38 5.2.1. Play Video From All Channels Of Network Recorder At Once... 38 5.2.2. Play Video By Connecting Each Channel At A Time... 38 5.3. Playback... 39 Chapter 6. Others...40 6.1. Controls... 40 6.2. Checking Recording Status... 40 6.3. Tray Icon... 43 6.3.1. Status Information... 43 6.3.2. Menu... 43 6.4. Connecting NAS (Network Attach Storage) System to PC... 44 6.4.1. ReadyNAS (NETGEAR)... 44 6.4.2. Iomega NAS... 46 Appendix...48 Image File Size... 48 Storage Space Consumption... 48 Network Bandwidth... 48 Network Recorder Specifications...49 3
Chapter1. Network Recorder Overview 1.1. Introduction The Network Recorder is a digital data recording and archiving system solution that receives video, audio and alarm log from network cameras and video servers from multiple sites in real time. 1.2. Features The Network Recorder program does not limit the number of units that can be registered. The program simultaneously records up to 32 video and audio channels. User can map 32 channels from registered units (network cameras and video servers) to 32 virtual channels of the program. Once assigned with video channels, the program runs like a regular DVR. User may configure recording parameters and schedule more flexibly than DVRs. Any sensor or relay can be assigned to any video channel. The program manages remote users and local users independently. Administrator can also assign different rights to users. The program does not limit the number the registered users. The program supports scheduling of recorded data with different parameters by days and hours of the week. Administrator can create normal and alarm recording mode with different rates, resolutions, and recording qualities. Administrator can select any or all events for sensor signal input, motion detection, and video signal loss. The program supports pre- and post-alarm for up to 60 seconds. The program records, searches and transmits data over the network. 1.3. Configuration The Network Recorder package contains the main unit and its components as specified below. When you purchase the unit, please check to ensure the components specified below are included. If any components are missing, please contact your local vendor. Quick Reference Guide Dongle Key Network Recorder Install CD 4
Chapter2. Installation 2.1. System Requirements PC should meet recommended requirements for Network Recorder software to run properly. Other programs should not run on the same PC when Network Recorder software is running; otherwise, Network Recorder software may not perform as designed. Network Recorder 9 Recommended CPU Intel Pentium D 925(3.0GHz) or higher Main Memory 1GB or higher Video Memory 128MB or higher Display Resolution 1024x768 or higher Display Color 16Bit or higher HDD Storage Space 100GB or higher Operating System Windows Server 2003 Standard Edition SP2 Windows XP Professional SP2 Others DirectX 9.0 or greater, Microsoft.NET Framework 2.0, Microsoft SQL Server 2005 Network Recorder 16 Recommended CPU Intel Core 2 Duo E6400(2.13GHz) or higher Main Memory 1GB or higher Video Memory 256MB or higher Display Resolution 1024x768 or higher Display Color 16Bit or higher HDD Storage Space 200GB or higher Operating System Windows Server 2003 Standard Edition SP2 Windows XP Professional SP2 Others DirectX 9.0 or greater, Microsoft.NET Framework 2.0, Microsoft SQL Server 2005 Network Recorder 32 Recommended CPU Intel Core 2 Duo E6750(2.66GHz) or higher Main Memory 2GB or higher Video Memory 256MB or higher Display Resolution 1024x768 or higher Display Color 16Bit or higher HDD Storage Space 250GB or higher Operating System Windows Server 2003 Standard Edition SP2 Windows XP Professional SP2 Others DirectX 9.0 or greater, Microsoft.NET Framework 2.0, Microsoft SQL Server 2005 Caution Network Recorder software is not compatible with Windows 2000 or Windows Vista. It is recommended to install Network Recorder software on a dedicated PC Network Recorder and Network Manager STD/PRO should not be installed on the same PC, which may cause compatibility issues. 5
2.2. Supported Devices Refer to below table for compatible devices on the Network Recorder. Type Model Firmware Version Remark Network Camera SNC-550 2.4 or later Network Camera SNP-3300 2.4 or later Network Camera SNP-1000 2.4 or later Video Server SNC-100 2.4 or later Video Server SNC-400 2.4 or later 2.3. Supported Client Software Please refer to below table, for compatible version of client software (Network Manager STD/PRO) to operate with the Network Recorder. Network Recorder Version Network Manager STD/PRO Version Remark 1.0.0 or later 1.4.0 or later 2.4. Software Installation 2.4.1. Installing Network Recorder on PC for the first time 1. Insert CD. 2. Click on the Network Recorder_v.x.x.xxx.exe file on the CD. 3. Select a language to use. 4. Click I Agree button in License Agreement page. 5. Enter the provided license key in Licensing page. 6
6. Network Recorder requires database engine to run. Choose prerequisite(s) that is not installed on the PC. If any component(s) is already installed in the PC, it is not necessary to install again. 7. Click the Install button. To install software in a different directory, click the Browse button and choose a different directory. Note For mandatory components (.Net Framework and SQL Server 2005) installation, please refer to Installing compulsory component for Network Recorder. 2.4.2. Installing compulsory component for Network Recorder (.Net Framework) 1..Net Framework installer file is uncompressed. 2. Click Next button to proceed. 3. Click the I Agree button in License Agreement page. 7
4..Net Framework will install. 2.4.3. Installing compulsory component for Network (SQL Server 2005) 1. SQL Server 2005 installing page appears. 2. SQL Server 2005 starts installation and goes to next step when installation is finished. 8
Caution If the PC has already installed.net Framework or SQL Server 2005, skip the process installing those programs. It is not necessary to it again. If compulsory components of.net Framework and SQL Server 2005 are not installed properly, Network Recorder will not run. 2.4.4. Upgrading to a newer version to existing Network Recorder 1. Insert the provided CD. 2. Click on the Network Recorder_v.x.x.xxx.exe file on the CD. 3. Select a language to use. 4. When installation starts, Maintenance mode page appears. 5. Select Update and click Next. 6. Click I Agree in License Agreement page. 7. Enter the provided license key in Licensing page. 8. Click the Install button. 9
2.4.5. Deleting an existing program and re-installing the program 1. Insert the provided CD. 2. Click on the Network Recorder_v.x.x.xxx.exe file on CD. When installation starts, the Maintenance mode page appears. 3. Select Remove and Install and click Next. 4. Click I Agree in License Agreement page. 5. Enter the provided license key in Licensing page. 6. Network Recorder requires database engine to run. Choose prerequisite(s) that is not installed on the PC. If any component(s) is already installed, it is not necessary to install again. 7. Click the Install button. To install the software in a different directory, click the Browse button and choose different directory. Note Update method is to update the already installed execution file and DLL files. Remove and Install method is to remove the existing Network Recorder program and reinstall the program. Network Recorder program is registered with Start Programs of the computer automatically when the program is installed on a computer. 10
Caution If the program is re-installed in the same folder where an existing program is installed, the installer shall ask whether to overwrite the existing DB file or not. If there is already recorded data on the PC, the installer asks whether to delete. 2.4.6. USB Dongle Key driver installation 1. Insert the provided CD. 2. Click on the Sentinel Protection Installer x.x.x.exe file in the USB Dongle Key Driver folder on the CD. 3. Click Next to continue. 4. Click I Accept the Terms in the License Agreement. and Next. 5. Select Complete option and Next buttons in turn in Setup Type page. 6. Click Install button in Ready to Install Program page. 7. Click No button when asked whether to install Sentinel Protection Server on the PC. 11
8. Click Finish button when installation is completed. Caution Once the Network Recorder is installed, plug the provided USB dongle key to PC before running software. Without USB dongle key, Network Recorder program does not run. 12
Chapter 3. Login Login Process 1. Open the Network Manager program. User may open it by selecting the execution file through Start menu [Start] [Samsung Techwin] [Network Recorder] or by double-clicking the execution icon on the background. 2. Select user ID in the Login window. User may see the entire list of IDs that are registered into the program by clicking on the drop down menu. Initially, only the Administrator is registered as default. 3. Enter the corresponding password to the selected ID. The default password of the Administrator ID is 12345. Administrator may change the password in the program. Note User may change the password in [Setup] [Change Password] menu. For detailed information, please refer to Change Password Network Recorder supports multiple users with different ID/PW. Network Recorder requires user s ID and PW to close the program. 13
Chapter 4. Menu 4.1. Setup User should configure Network Recorder with setup menus for program to start recording data. Menu Feature Remark 1 Wizard 2 Device Manager 3 Assign Manager 4 Storage Manager 5 Recording Mode Manager 6 Recording Schedule Manager 7 Time Add device and assign devices (sensors, relays, etc) to channels Add, edit, delete devices (network camera / video server) Assign components (camera channel, sensor input, and relay output) of the registered device to each channel of the Network Recorder Select hard disk(s) to use in recording and archiving data on a PC Create recording mode (resolution, quality, speed, etc) by channel of Network Recorder Create weekly recording schedule by channel of Network Recorder Set local time and time zone of Network Recorder 8 Network Configure Network Parameters of Network Recorder 9 Change Password Administrator Change password 10 Remote User Manager Add, edit and delete remote user group, user ID & PW 14
4.1.1. Wizard Administrator may register digital video device(s) (IP video server and network camera) in the program by going through the entire process step by step in the Wizard menu. The Wizard menu includes both the device registration and camera assignment steps. Once the entire process is done, cameras appear in a recording status panel on the program. Registration Process 1. Select [Setup] [Wizard] menu. Wizard window appears. 2. Enter values and click Next button. The items in bold: device name, model type, firmware version, connection type, IP address (or Mac Address), port number, user ID and password are required information. 3. Select a camera on the list and click Assign button. Assign Camera window appears. 4. Name the channel and assign a camera. Enter camera name and description of the Network Recorder in the upper fields and assign camera or device in the lower fields. Then, click OK button. With Preview button, user may confirm the assigned channel with live video. 15
5. Click Finish button. Registration process when using Device Search feature 1. Select [Setup] [Wizard] menu. Wizard window appears. 2. Click Search button ( ) in the window. 3. Search Device window pops up and displays network video devices (network camera and video server) that are detected on the LAN. 4. Select device and click Add button. In the Device Wizard window, the selected device s network information is entered automatically. 5. Enter the device name, user ID and PW. Then click Next button. 6. Select a camera on the list and click Assigning button. Assigning Camera window appears. 16
7. Name the channel and assign a camera. Enter camera name and description of the Network Recorder in the upper fields and assign a camera of a device in the lower fields. Click OK button. With Preview button, user may confirm the assigned channel with live video. 8. Click Finish button. To refresh and update the device list in Device Search window, click Search Note button ( ) on the bottom left. Caution Device Search feature does not perform when more than two search windows are running. 4.1.2. Device Manager User may add, edit or delete a digital video device (video server and network camera) with Device Manager menu. User should register a digital video device, so that the device can be utilized in composing channels of Network Recorder with Assign Manager menu. Registration Process 1. Select [Setup] [Device Manager] menu. Device Manager window appears. 17
2. Click Add button to the right 3. Enter values and click Next button. Values need to be assigned for items in bold: device name, model type, firmware version, connection type, IP address (or Mac Address), port number, user ID and password. 4. Click OK button. The selected device is registered and appears on the list. Note Network Recorder does not start recording video from a newly added device until cameras are assigned to Network Manager through Assign Manager menu. Registration Process by using Device Search feature 1. Select [Setup] [Device Manager] menu. Device Manager window appears. 2. Click Add button to the right 3. Search Device window pops up and displays network video devices (network camera and video server) that are detected on the LAN. 18
4. Select a device and click Add. In the Device Wizard window, the selected device s network information is entered automatically. 5. Enter device name, user ID and PW. Then click Next. 6. Click OK. The selected device is registered and appears on the list. To refresh and update the device list in Device Search window, click Search Note button ( ) on the bottom left. Registration process with a device with dynamic IP address 1. Select [Setup] [Device Manager] menu. Device Manager window appears. 2. Click Add button to the right 3. Enter values and click Next. The items in bold: device name, model type, firmware version, 19
connection type, port number, user ID and password need to be entered. In contrast to a device with fixed IP address, user should select Connection Type as Dynamic IP address and enter Mac Address of the unit as long as the device is registered to the Samsung DDNS server. 4. Click OK. The selected device is registered and appears on the list. Registration by importing device information from a previous or backup DB file 1. Select [Setup] [Device Manager] menu. Device Manager window appears. 2. Click File Import button to the right. File Import window appears. 3. Click File button to the right top. Search window appears. Select a DB file and click Open. 20
4. Devices are listed in the File Import window. Device on the list maintains its registration information in the DB file. 5. Select a device and click Import button. Note File Import menu supports DB files that are created by File Export menu. DB file that was used in the previous version is also compatible with this feature. The old DB file is maintained in the software installation folder unless user deletes Network Recorder program out of the computer. Exporting registration information to a DB file 1. Select [Setup] [Device Manager] menu. Device Manager window appears. 2. Click File Export button to the right. File Import window appears. In the window, current registered devices appear on the list. 21
3. Select devices to export in the list and click File button to the right bottom. The selected devices display tick mark to the left. Search window appears. 4. Select a DB file and click Open. Or name a file and designate its folder to create a new file. 5. The selected file appears in the field of Export File. 6. Click Export. Caution When registering a device with dynamic IP address, Network Recorder may not perform properly since the devices cannot maintain connection to Internet. 22
4.1.3. Assign Manager Assign Manager is to assign components (camera, sensor and relay) from the registered devices to channels of Network Recorder program. Through this menu, each component of devices is mapped with each channel of Network Recorder program. After the entire process, the assigned component (camera, sensor and rely) appears in the mapped channel of Network Recorder. Sensor inputs and relay outputs are assigned to Network Recorder independently to cameras. Therefore it is necessary to assign sensor inputs and relay outputs to Network Recorder in addition to camera assignment. Otherwise, sensor inputs or relay outputs cannot be used in Network Recorder. Assign Camera 1. Select [Setup] [Assign Manager] menu. Assign Manager window appears. 2. Select Camera tab. Cameras are listed in the selected window. For sensor or relay assignment, corresponding tab shall be selected. 3. Select a camera in the list and click Assign. 4. Name the channel and assign a camera. Enter camera name and description of the Network Recorder in the upper fields and assign a camera in the lower fields. With Preview button, user may confirm the assigned channel with live video. 23
5. Click OK. The selected camera is assigned to the selected video channel of Network Recorder. Removing Camera 1. Select [Setup] [Assign Manager] menu. Assign Manager window appears. 2. Select Camera tab. Cameras are listed in the selected window. For sensor or relay assignment, corresponding tab should be selected. 3. Select a camera in the list and click Unassign. 4. In the confirmation window, click OK button. 5. Click Close button in the Assign Manager window. Changing assigned camera name 1. Select [Setup] [Assign Manager] menu. Assign Manager window appears. 24
2. Select Camera tab on the top. 3. Select a channel and click Edit Name button. 4. Change name and click Ok button. Note User may assign or un-assign sensors and relays in the same method as assigning cameras The assigned components appear on the list in the main window when Assign Manager is closed. 25
4.1.4. Storage Manager Storage Manager is for assigning hard disk(s) to archive data in a computer and configure the computer to limit the space for data archiving. Assigning Hard Disk 1. Click [Setup] [Storage Manager] menu. Then Storage Manager window appears. 2. Click Add/Edit button. Add/Edit Storage window appears. 3. Select a hard disk in the list under Hard Disk tab, define the size to allocate in archiving data, and click Apply. 26
4. The selected disk s space is accumulated into the total space for Network Recorder program. Total storage for all drives shows the entire hard disk space of the allocated disk and the graph shows the used space in archiving data at the moment. rd th 5. Repeat 3 and 4 processes with other disk(s) in the computer to allocate more space for Network Recorder. 6. Click OK button. 7. Assigned disk(s) with its allocated space appears in the list. User may set the computer to warn when free disk space gets lower to a certain limit and to overwrite data when free disk space gets to a certain limit. 8. Click Close button. Assigning NAS (Network Attached Storage) 1. Select [Setup] [Storage Manager] menu. Storage Manager window appears. 27
2. Click Add/Edit button. Add/Edit Storage window appears. 3. Select a hard disk in the list under NAS tab, define the size to allocate in archiving data, and click Apply. 4. The selected disk space is accumulated into the total space for Network Recorder program. Total storage for all drives shows the entire hard disk space of the allocated disk and the graph shows the used space in archiving data at the moment. 28
5. Click OK button. 6. Assigned disk(s) with its allocated space appears in the list. User may set the computer to warn when free disk space reaches than a certain limit and to overwrite data when free disk space gets to a certain limit. 7. Clink Close button. Note When setting Low Storage Notification feature, hard disk icon in the status panel changes color. For information on registering NAS to PC, please refer to the appendix. Caution Without clicking Apply button, settings are not applied to the program. 29
4.1.5. Recording Mode Manager Recording Mode Manager is to add, edit, and delete recording mode of different parameters per channel. Network Recorder program provides three basic modes as default:normal Recording, Motion Detection Recording, and Video Loss Recording. User may edit the existing mode or create new mode(s) in this menu. Creating a Normal Recording Mode 1. Click [Setup] [Storage Manager] menu. Then Recording Mode Manager window appears. 2. Select a camera for which a new mode is to be added. 3. Click Add button. Recording mode is created differently for each channel. 4. In Add Recording Mode window, name the mode, select the color to display, check on Normal Recording menu, and define recording parameters of frame rate. 30
5. Click OK button. Creating an Alarm Recording Mode 1. Click [Setup] [Storage Manager] menu. Then Recording Mode Manager window appears. 2. Select a camera for which a new mode is to be added and 3. Click Add button. Recording mode is created differently for each channel. 31
4. In Add Recording Mode window, name the mode, select the color to display, check on Alarm Recording menu, and define parameters as below. Recording parameters of video format, resolution, quality, and frame rate Pre- and post-alarm durations Event types of motion detection, video loss, sensor input, and relay output 5. Click OK button. Note I-Frmae mode is 1-2 images per second only as transmitted from a device. User may combine Normal Recording and Alarm Recording in a mode by making settings for both recording modes. Network Recorder may not meet the recording parameters due to network conditions or computer performance. 32
4.1.6. Recording Schedule Manager Recording Schedule Manager is to configure weekly recording schedule per channel with 30 minutes increments. Configuring Recoding Schedule 1. Click [Setup] [Recording Schedule Manager] menu. Recording Schedule Manager window appears. 2. Select camera to schedule from the list to the left. 3. Place check mark in Active recording schedule and mode menu to the top. 4. Select desired day and hour in the weekly schedule time grids by drag and drop with a mouse. Then recording mode selection window pops up. 5. Select mode in the list and click OK button. Complete the entire week by repeating steps 2-4. 6. Click Close button. Note Once the recording schedule is configured, Network Recorder starts recording data accordingly. Without assigning a camera to a channel through Assignment Manager, user cannot schedule recording. 33
4.1.7. Time Network Recorder program synchronizes time to a PC. Time is to set date, time and timezone on a PC without additionally using the time setting menu in Windows. Setting Date & Time 1. Select [Setup] [Time] menu. Time window appears. 2. Select Time tab and set date & time. 3. Click OK button. Setting Time Zone 1. Select Time Zone tab in Time window. 2. Set a time zone. 3. Click OK button Caution When changing time to a PC through Adjust Date/Time menu in Windows, the changed PC time is reflected to Network Recorder automatically. 34
4.1.8. Network Network is to configure network information. Configuring Network Port 1. Select [Setup] [Network] menu. Network window appears. 2. Configure Control Port and Player Port. Control Port is to transmit live video to client and Player Port is to send recorded video over the network. Default ports are 5600 and 5601 respectively and change port numbers if they are blocked on the network. 3. Click OK button. Note IP Address of Network Recorder is set automatically by the program. It uses the same IP address of a PC where Network Recorder program runs. Remote user should register Network Recorder (Server) to Network Manager (Client) with this IP address. Network Recorder uses two ports; Control Port and Player Port. When registering Network Recorder (Server) to Network Manager (Client), user should enter Control Port as port number. 4.1.9. Change Password For the first time, user may login the program as an Administrator whose default password is '12345. Changing Password 1. Select [Setup] [Change Password] menu. Change Password window appears. 2. Enter current password and new password. 3. Click OK button. 35
4.1.10. Remote Users Manager Remote User Manager is to add, edit or delete a user that accesses Network Recorder program remotely. Network Manager program registers an ID of admin as default. The default password is 12345. Adding Remote User 1. Select [Setup] [Remote User Manager] menu. Remote User Manager window appears. 2. Click Add button to the right. Enter values for items in bold to the left 3. Click OK button. The user ID appears on the list. Note By choosing check mark to Allow IP Address menu and entering IP address, user can access Network Recorder only from the designated IP address. Network Recorder is to access from a remote site local user ID cannot be used and accessible only with remote user ID. 36
Chapter 5. Client Software Client software is Network Manager STD/PRO that accesses Network Recorder program (server) over the network. This chapter explains how to register Network Recorder to Network Manager STD/PRO, access the server and play video remotely. 5.1. Registering Network Recorder to Network Manager Network Manager STD/PRO registers Network Recorder through [Wizard] [Device] or [Device Manager] menus. In this chapter, registration through Device Manager menu is explained. (For information on Site Manager menu, please refer to Network Manager STD/PRO manual.) Registering Network Recorder 1. Select [Setup] [Device Manager] menu. Device Manager window appears. 2. Click Add button. 3. Enter values and click Ok. Items in bold must have values. For model selection, choose Network Recorder 9/16/32. Network Recorder uses 6500 as default port and admin / 12345 as default ID / PW. 4. Click OK button, then the registered unit appears on the list. Note A newly registered device does not appear on the site tree automatically. After the administrator registers a new device to the program, user should add the device to its own site to utilize the device in monitoring video. 37
5.2. Monitoring Live Video After registering Network Recorder to Network Manager, user may monitor live video by clicking icon of device (Network Recorder) or its channel on the site tree. (For information on monitoring through Screen Layout, please refer to Network Manager STD/PRO manual.) 5.2.1. Play Video From All Channels Of Network Recorder At Once User may play video from all channels of the registered Network Recorder at once. 1. Locate Network Recorder icon on the site tree to the right. 2. Click the icon or name of the Network Recorder on the site tree. Once selected, Network Manager displays green light ( ) in front of the Network Recorder icon, and connects Network Recorder to display live video on the screen. Note To disconnect from Network Recorder, click again on the icon or name. Network Manager splits the screen into proper numbers that match with the number of channels of Network Recorder. Caution Network Recorder displays unassigned channel ( ) differently from assigned channel ( ). Unassigned channel is a channel that is not assigned to any video camera of an IP video server or network camera. This channel does not function in the Network Recorder at all. To utilize unassigned channel(s), user should assign a camera of IP video server or network camera to a channel of Network Recorder through Assignment Manager menu in Network Recorder. (For detailed information, please refer to 4.1.3 Assigning Manager.) 5.2.2. Play Video By Connecting Each Channel At A Time User may play video from a channel of the Network Recorder. 1. Locate a desired channel of Network Recorder icon on the site tree. 2. Click icon or name of channel on the site tree. Once selected, Network Manager displays green light ( ) in front of the channel icon, and connects Network Recorder to display live video of the channel. To disconnect the channel, click again on the icon or name of the channel. 38
5.3. Playback Recorded data on Network Recorder program is played with Player software of Network Manager STD/PRO program. Network Manager searches desired data easily with date/time, timeline, and thumbnail menu. Network Manager does data backup from Network Recorder to PC over the network and converts the backup video file to AVI format. (For detailed information on Player software, please refer to Network Manager STD/PRO manual.) Playing Recorded Video 1. Select [Tools] [Player] menu or click Player icon ( ) in the tool bar. Player software appears. 2. Define search parameters in the menus to the left. (DVR, Date/Time) 3. Click play button ( ), then recorded video plays on the screen to the right. 39
Chapter 6. Others 6.1. Controls Network Recorder plays live or recorded video on the server software while archiving data on the PC. Button Feature Remark Plays live video on Instant Viewer window Plays recorded video on Instant Player window Playing live video of a camera 1. Select a camera on the list. 2. Click Instant Viewer icon ( ), then Instant Viewer window pops up and displays live video. Playing recorded video of a camera 1. Select a camera on the list. 2. Click Instant Player icon ( ), then Instant Player window pops up and plays the latest recorded video. Caution On a PC with Windows 2003 OS, Direct-X hardware acceleration should be set as Maximum to execute Instant Viewer or Instant Player. 6.2. Checking Recording Status Network Recorder displays recording status. User may check the recorded data status by selecting date and time. Unlike Player software of Network Manager program, Instant Player software is to confirm video instantly by selecting a video clip on the list. User may define time duration in which to search video clips. 40
Date/Time Selection Feature Remark The present time Weekdays Time Displays video clip of the last 30 minutes Select day to search Select time duration of the day (30 minutes unit) User may view the recording setup parameters and status of the entire channels in the main window. Status Information Remark No. Recording Camera Name Status Recording Mode Video Format Resolution Quality Frame Rate Pre/Post Storage Channel number Current recording status with icon Camera name Current recording status with text message Applied recording mode Recording video format Recording video resolution Recording video quality Recording video frame rate Pre- and Post-alarm recording duration Archiving hard drive User may restart recording by selecting Recording Restart Note ( ) on the pop-up menu. User may right click mouse after placing mouse point on a channel of Fail for recording status. Fail can be caused by disconnection between Network and video device (network camera or video server) User may check other information on Network Recorder to the bottom. Information Feature Remark Current user s ID and group information Current data and time information Total number of channels that are recording video currently and entire frame number that is archived on Network 41
Recorder program Total hard disk space and free space 42
6.3. Tray Icon 6.3.1. Status Information Once Network Recorder program is installed on a PC, it is registered on Start Program to the PC. Network Recorder starts recording automatically as soon as the PC boots up. Network Recorder program status is displayed through tray icon. Icon Status Remark Network Recorder has started running but it has not started recording. Network Recorder is recording data Network Recorder stops recording by user Network Recorder fails to record data from a certain channel(s) or from all the channels 6.3.2. Menu Menu Feature Remark 1 Configuration Open 2 Recording Pause 3 Recording Start 4 Restart Socket 5 Exit Open Network Recorder Stop recording Start recording Restart network socket of Network Recorder Close Network Recorder 43
6.4. Connecting NAS (Network Attach Storage) System to PC 6.4.1. ReadyNAS (NETGEAR) Installing RAIDar Utility 1. Load the CD and double-click on Setup_Win.exe file to start the installation. 2. Install RAIDar following the Wizard direction. Detecting ReadyNAS Device 1. Connect ReadyNAS to network and start the system. It takes about 2 minutes to boot up. Note When a PC accesses NAS directly over the crossover cable, PC should be assigned an IP address. ReadyNAS system uses 192.168.168.168 as default IP address. PC should be assigned an IP address on the same network. (192.168.168.xxx but not 192.168.168.168 that is already taken by ReadyNAS). After assigning an IP to PC, open IE Browser and enter https://192.168.168.168/admin 2. Execute RAIDar program by clicking RAIDar icon on the background. RAIDar program detects ReadyNAS system when it is booted and connected to network properly. 3. Select the device and click Browse to access the default share called Backup. The Backup share can be used as a big repository for your data and backups. 4. The ReadyNAS configures itself for anonymous guest access unless specified otherwise. Access to the backup share is granted to anyone but this can be changed in the security setup page of the Setup Wizard. 44
Note If your client has a static IP address, make sure it is on the same IP address subnet as the ReadyNAS device. You can do this by configuring your client to obtain its IP address via DHCP. Even if your network does not have existing DHCP service, the ReadyNAS device will assure that you will get an IP address. For more detailed information, please refer to the manual on the provided CD from Netgear Co. Adding a Network Drive to a PC 1. Click Map Network Drive from My Computer menu. 2. Click Browser button. Then it shows the entire network drives on the LAN. Select an certain drive and click OK button. 3. Click Finish button. 45
6.4.2. Iomega NAS Running Iomega NAS Discovery 1. Connect IomegaNAS device to network 2. Start your computer, wait for the operating system to load, then insert the Solutions CD. NOTE: The client computer must be on the same subnet or network segment as the Iomega NAS. 3. The registration application should open automatically. Register your Iomega NAS system by following the on-screen instructions. When the Solutions CD menu appears, select Iomega NAS Discovery Utility. Select Click to Open to run the software. NOTE: If the software doesn't run automatically, click the CD icon in My Computer, then double click the Start icon. 4. The Iomega NAS Discovery software will list all discovered Iomega NAS servers. NOTE: See Troubleshooting if Iomega NAS Discovery does not find your Iomega NAS. NOTE: By default, the Iomega NAS is set to obtain its IP address from a DHCP (Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol) server. Click on the IOMEGANAS-xxxxx name and then the Manage button. If your network has a DHCP server running, the Iomega NAS will obtain its IP address from the DHCP server and launch the NAS management utility. 5. If your network does not have a DHCP server, UNKNOWN will appear in the status column of the Iomega NAS Discovery utility. Click on the Manage button to enter the appropriate IP address and subnet mask. NOTE: Numbers are for example only. Please enter an IP address and subnet mask appropriate for your network 46
6. If you don't know what IP addresses to use, click on the Auto Detect button and the server will search the network for an available address for you. Enter the password, ADMIN (uppercase) is the factory default, and click the APPLY button. Note For more detailed information, please refer to the manual on the provided CD from Iomega Co. Adding a network drive to PC 1. Select a network drive in the Iomega NAS Discovery list and click Map Drive button on the top. 2. Name the drive in Map Network Drive window. 3. Click Finish button. Once added as a network drive, PC can access the drive and write data on it over the network. 47
Appendix Image File Size Based on NTSC / MPEG Recording Quality Resolution(Kbyte) CIF(352X240) Half D1(704X240) D1(704X480) Very High 5.1 9.8 16.3 High 3.5 6.2 12.0 Middle 2.7 4.1 7.7 Low 1.3 2.2 4.8 Very Low 1.0 2.0 2.3 Storage Space Consumption Based on CIF (Quality: High / Frame Rate: 15 / Normal Recording) Channel HDD Disk Space 100GB 200GB 250GB 9 60 Hour 120 Hour 150 Hour 16 34 Hour 68 Hour 85 Hour 32 17 Hour 37 Hour 42 Hour * Based on CIF (Quality: High / Frame Rate: 15), maximum 1.64MB HDD consumption per second Network Bandwidth Based on CIF (Quality: High / Frame Rate: 15 / Normal Recording) Channel Network Bandwidth(Mbps) Recording Only 1 User Connect 5 User Connect 9 4 8 24 16 7 14 42 32 14 21 56 * Based on CIF (Quality: High / Frame Rate: 15), maximum 56Mbps bandwidth consumption per second 48
Network Recorder Specifications Item SNR-9A SNR-16A SNR-32A Supporting device Network camera, Video server Device Supporting device number Compatible models Unlimited (User may select 9/16/32 cameras from the entire registered devices) SNC-550 SNS-100/400 SNP-1000/3300 Local user 1 User Storage Remote user IP filtering for remote user Maximum controller-# of HDD Data overwrite (FIFO) Storage space assigning by each disk Warning against lower disk space External storage (NAS) Unlimited Support 23 Drives Support Support Support Support Camera 9 16 32 Component Sensor 9 16 32 Relay 9 16 32 Record Data User configurable recording mode (number) Continuous recording Schedule recording Event (MD/Sensor/Video Loss) recording Combination (Continuous + Event) recording Pre-Alarm recording Post-Alarm recording Video Audio Resolution Support (Unlimited) Support Support (Day/Hour) Support Support Support (Maximum 60 seconds) Support (Maximum 60 seconds) MPEG4, JPEG ADPCM D1, Half D1, CIF 49
Max. number of concurrent recording channels 9 16 32 Maximum recording speed in total (based on CIF) 270FPS 480FPS 480FPS Search Instant Play Status / Information Client S/W Date/Time Timeline Thumbnail Live video Recorded video Recording status Recording schedule parameter information Storage status Windows based software Login protection (ID/PW) Support Support Support Support (Instant Viewer) Support (Instant Player) Support Support Support Support (Network Manager STD/PRO) Support Maximum concurrent user (based on playback) 5 Multiplex Recording, Live display, Search & Playback Support 50
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