Operation manual
Contents
Introduction. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Front panel controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Viewing pictures. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Live, playback and search modes. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Using the menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Triggers and alarms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
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Introduction
Introduction
Digital versatile recorder for security applications
Versions
The Divar is a video recording system that can record multiple camera signals
while simultaneously providing live multiscreen viewing and playback. It
combines the functionality of a digital recorder with a multiplexer and a
switcher.
There are three Divar models; 6-channel, 9-channel and 16-channel, each with
various storage capacities. This manual describes the 16-channel version. Both 6-
channel and 9-channel versions operate in exactly the same way except that fewer
cameras can be connected, there are fewer camera keys and the number of
multiscreen views is reduced.
The unit has comprehensive search and playback facilities for viewing stored
video. Once set up, all recording takes place in the background without requiring
operator intervention. Maximum recording rates of 60 (NTSC) and 50 (PAL)
images per second are guaranteed with unsynchronized cameras. The recording
rate and quality are selectable per camera.
Setup
The unit is configured by an administrator. Access to the configuration functions
is normally password protected. The choices made during setup can restrict the
functions available to the operator. For example, the number of multiscreen
views can be limited.
All models have extensive alarm handling functions and telemetry control. Alarm
functions include motion detection in user-definable areas of the image on any
camera input.
Search and playback functions can also be password protected, so it is possible
that they are not available to the operator. All possible operator facilities are
described in this manual but some of these may not be available to you.
The unit can be easily operated and programmed via the front panel control keys
and on-screen display menu system. One monitor output provides full-screen,
quad and multiscreen viewing; another spot/alarm. A keyboard can be connected
to improve the ease-of-use.
On-screen help
Via a network, the Control Center PC-application can be used for live viewing,
playback and configuration. The Divar includes an authenticity check for both
local and remote playback. A dedicated PC player is provided for playback of
secure video files.
On-screen help is available for all topics. Just press the yellow ALT key
least one second to see the help text associated with your current activity. Press
the escape key to exit help.
for at
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Front panel controls
Front panel controls
Indicators
Keys
The keys on the front panel can be used for controlling primary functions or
alternate functions. Symbols for the primary functions are shown above the keys.
Symbols for the alternate functions are shown below the keys.
The power indicator
unit.
lights to indicate that power is being supplied to the
The indicators across the top of the unit light or flash to alert you to various
operating conditions.
The alternate functions are activated by first pressing the ALT key
and then
the desired key. When the alternate function mode is active, the light below the
ALT key is lit.
Record
-
-
-
-
-
lights when the unit is recording video.
Network
Alarm
lights when a remote user is connected to the unit.
flashes when an alarm is detected.
The unit automatically exits the alternate mode if the monitor A key
monitor B key or sequence key is pressed. When in a menu, the keys
operate according to their alternate function.
,
Motion
Video loss
flashes when motion is detected in a camera signal.
flashes when a video loss condition is detected for a
camera input.
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Front panel controls
Primary functions
(light below ALT key off)
Live key
-
-
press to switch to live viewing.
ACK key
-
press to acknowledge an alarm.
Search key
press to open a search menu to look for recorded
events.
Multiscreen key- press to see different monitor display layouts.
ALT key
-
-
switches the front panel keys between a normal
function and an alternate function (shown below the
key).
press for longer than one second to get on-screen
help.
Rewind key
Pause key
-
in live mode, press to start reverse playback of
recordings for the displayed cameras.
in playback mode, press to speed up rewind.
in pause mode, press to step back one frame.
-
-
-
-
in live mode, press to freeze a camera picture.
in the playback mode, press to freeze playback
picture; press for longer than one second to protect
recordings.
1 - 16* Camera keys
-
-
press to see a full-screen display of the camera’s
picture.
in the menu mode, press to select the camera or
enter a number.
Play key
-
in live mode, press to resume playback from the last
selected playback position.
-
-
in pause mode, press to resume playback.
Fast forward
in live mode, press to start playback from one
minute earlier.
-
-
in playback mode, press to speed up the playback
rate.
in pause mode, press to step forward one frame.
* can be 6, 9 or16 depending on model
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Front panel controls
Alternate functions
(light below ALT key is lit)
F1 key
F2 key
-
-
restores defaults in active menu.
Menu key
Mon A key
Mon B key
-
-
-
opens the menu system.
is assigned a specific function in the menu.
assigns front panel keys to monitor A.
assigns front panel keys to monitor B.
Arrow keys:
-
-
-
-
-
move around through menu items or values.
Sequence key - view cameras in sequence on full-screen or quad
displays.
Left
Up
Zoom key
-
zooms in on the active camera display (full-screen or
active cameo).
Down
Right
Select key
ESC key
-
selects a submenu or menu item, or saves selections
made in menus.
-
-
press to return to previous level or to exit menu
system without saving.
press to leave help system.
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Viewing pictures
Viewing pictures
The unit has two monitor outputs, A and B. The way in which these monitors
display pictures depends on how the system has been set up.
Viewing
The drawing shows all possible views for monitor A. Some multiscreen views
may have been disabled during set-up. The number of connected cameras can
also influence the multiscreen views available.
Monitor A
Monitor A is the main monitor. It shows full-screen, quad or multiscreen live or
playback camera pictures. Status messages, alarms, motion, and video loss
warnings are also displayed on this monitor. When the menu system is activated
it is displayed on this monitor.
Full-screen
4x4
12+1
4+3
1
5
2
6
3
7
4
8
1
5
2
3
7
4
8
1
4
2
5
3
7
6
Monitor B
1
9
10
14
11
15
12
16
10
12
11
13
9
9
6
Monitor B displays a single full-screen picture of a selected camera or a sequence
of full-screen pictures. When an alarm or motion input is detected, the camera
picture with the flashing Alarm/Motion indicator can be displayed on monitor
B. When multiple alarms or motion occur, camera pictures are sequenced on
monitor B.
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Quad
3x3
2
8+2
5+1
1
5
2
6
3
7
4
8
1
3
2
3
1
3
2
1
4
7
5
8
6
9
4
10
5
6
4
Selecting a monitor to control
To control the display on monitor A:
The quad mode can have 4 different quad screens that can be shown in sequence
to display 16 camera pictures.
1. Check that the light
2. If
on the front panel is lit.
is not lit, press the ALT key
and then press the monitor A key
.
To control the display on monitor B:
1. Check that the light
on the front panel is lit.
2. If
is not lit, press the ALT key
and then press the monitor B key
.
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Viewing pictures
Multiscreen
Cameo assignment
To view different multiscreen displays on monitor A:
Assigning cameras to cameos in a multiscreen view:
1. Press the multiscreen key
.
1. Press the ALT key
and then the multiscreen key
.
> A multiscreen display of camera pictures appears on monitor A.
> The multiscreen key indicator flashes.
> The border around the active cameo is green.
> The camera key of the camera shown in the active cameo lights (green).
2. Press the multiscreen key
view.
again to go to the next programmed multiscreen
2. Use the arrow keys if you wish to select a different cameo.
3. Press a camera key to display that camera’s picture in the active cameo.
> If you continue to press the multiscreen key
multiscreen views.
, the unit cycles through all enabled
> The camera is assigned and the following cameo becomes active.
4. Continue to press camera keys to assign camera pictures to cameos.
5. Press the ALT key
mode.
to interrupt cameo assignment and exit the assignment
Full-screen
To view a full-screen shot of a camera:
1. Press a camera key.
> The assignment mode is automatically ended when all cameos have been assigned.
The cameo assignment that you make is used in playback mode as well as in live
mode.
> A full-screen shot of the camera you selected appears.
> The camera key of the selected camera lights (green).
2. Press the multiscreen key
monitor A.
to go back to your previous multiscreen view on
Image freeze
Freezing a camera shot on monitor A:
1. Press the pause key
2. Press the pause key
to freeze the picture in the active cameo.
again to return to live viewing.
Sequence
To view a sequence of live camera pictures of several cameras:
If you are viewing a camera picture in full-screen mode, then this picture is
frozen. The zoom function can be used on a frozen picture. If you change
viewing mode, any frozen pictures are released.
1. Press the ALT key
and then the sequence key
.
> The
indicator lights.
> A sequence of camera pictures appears, each for a pre-programmed amount of time.
2. Press the ALT key
and then the sequence key
to stop sequencing.
> Zooming, pressing the multiscreen key or selecting a single camera also stops
sequencing.
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Viewing pictures
Zoom
To zoom in on a camera picture:
1. Press the ALT key
.
> The ALT indicator lights.
2. Press the zoom key
.
> The zoom indicator lights.
> The picture is enlarged by a factor of 2.
3. Use the arrow keys to select the area of the picture to be displayed.
4. Press the zoom key
again to zoom in further.
> The picture is enlarged by a factor of 4.
5. Use the arrow keys to select the area of the picture you want to see.
6. Press the zoom key
mode.
again to return to a full picture and leave the zoom
> The zoom indicator no longer lights.
7. Press the ALT key
to return the keys to normal operation.
> The ALT indicator no longer lights.
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Live, playback and search modes
Live, playback and search modes
Live mode
Playback mode
The live mode is the normal operating mode of the unit where you watch live
pictures from the cameras. From the live mode you can switch to the search
mode, the playback mode or to the system menu.
In playback mode the video control keys operate as follows:
• Press the rewind key
to start reverse play of recordings. Pressing it again
and again increases the display rate to a maximum and then back to normal
speed again. Press the rewind key
field at a time.
in the pause mode to step back one
Access to search and playback functions may require a password. Discuss this
with your administrator.
• Press the pause key
to freeze the picture.
Press the search key
to switch to the search mode. The search menu opens.
• Press the forward key
to start forward playback of recordings. Pressing it
again and again increases the display rate to a maximum and then back to
To enter the playback mode use one of the following keys:
normal speed again. Press the forward key
forward one field at a time.
in the pause mode to step
• Press the rewind key
displayed cameras.
to start reverse playback of recordings for the
• Press the play key
to resume playback.
• Press the forward key
to start playback from one minute earlier.
Press the live key
to switch to the search mode. In both cases, playback stops.
to switch back to live viewing or press the search key
• Press the play key
position.
to resume playback from the last selected playback
Press the live key
to switch back to live viewing. An alarm also switches the
unit back to live viewing.
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Live, playback and search modes
>>SEARCH CRITERIA
• Set the Event filter to search for only alarm events, only motion events or
both.
Protecting a video recording
1. Press the pause key
for longer than one second during playback to mark the
beginning of a protected recording.
> A dialog window appears.
> The time and date of the marker at which protection of the video starts is shown.
• Set to None so that the search is not restricted by events.
• Fill in a time and date from where to start the search.
• Specify the cameras to search for. The selected cameras are shown at the
bottom of the menu with a check mark.
2. Press the select key
to continue playing the video you wish to protect.
3. During playback, press the pause key
mark the end of a protected recording.
> A dialog window appears.
for longer than one second again to
• Press a camera key to change the selection.
• Select Search results to see a list of results.
• Press the escape key
previous mode.
to exit the search mode and return to the
> The date and time of the beginning and end markers of the video to be protected is
shown.
4. Select Yes to protect the marked video from deletion.
>>SEARCH RESULTS
• The recording fitting the filter and closest to the start date and time is
shown first.
Search mode
• Use the up/down arrow keys to move through a long list. The selected
recording is shown.
• Use the left and right arrow keys to change the direction of play.
Press the search key
to open the search menu. Use the search menu to
search for stored video recordings.
• Press the select key
recording.
for a full-screen playback of the selected
PLAYBACK SEARCH
SEARCH EVENT FILTER
CAMERA
• Press the search key
• Press the escape key
during playback to return to the list.
to return to the filter menu.
ALARM/MOTION
ALL
START TIME
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PLAYBACK SEARCH
SEARCH RESULTS
SEARCH RESULTS
>
CAMERA 1
MOTION
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DISK CONTENTS
EARLIEST TIME
LATEST TIME
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1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 1 2 3 4 5 6
FILTER
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Using the menu
Using the menu
Accessing the menu
Menu structure
The menu gives access to several functions to help you use the unit. Access to
some menu items is password protected.
Main menu
History
Disk manager
Time / Date
To open the menu:
History
View history list
1. Press the ALT key
to enter the alternate function mode.
History list
> The ALT indicator lights.
2. Press the menu
key.
Disk manager
Status overview
Protected recordings
Check authenticity
> The main menu appears full-screen on monitor A.
Status overview
Navigating
• Use the arrow keys to move through a menu or list.
Protected recordings
Check authenticity
• Use the select key
• Use the escape key
to select a submenu or item.
to go back.
Time / Date
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Using the menu
HISTORY >
>>HISTORY LIST
• The latest event is shown first.
The history menu provides a list of all events that have occurred. This list can be
filtered to show only those events you wish to see.
• Use the right/left arrow keys to move through a long history list.
• If a date or time has been changed, the original values are also displayed.
• Alarm, motion and video loss events are stored for a maximum of one
month.
>>HISTORY FILTER
• Fill in the date/time values to restrict the period for viewing events.
• Select No for those events that you do not wish to see.
MAIN MENU
MAIN MENU
HISTORY
HISTORY
VIEW HISTORY LIST
VIEW HISTORY LIST
BEGIN TIME
>
TIME
EVENT
2002-03-14 13:00
2002-06-19 20:23
2002-03-15 13:00:17
VIDEOLOSS
END TIME
SHOW
ALARMS
YES
YES
YES
YES
MOTIONS
NETWORK CONNECTIVITY
ERRORS
EARLIEST TIME
LATEST TIME
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2002-06-19 20:23
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Using the menu
DISK MANAGER >
The disk manager menu gives access to information on the internal hard disk(s)
and any external disks connected. The status of the recorded video and associated
data is also accessed via this menu. Access to some menus is password protected.
>>PROTECTED RECORDINGS
(access may require password)
• Move to a protected recording in the list and press the select key
play it back.
to
MAIN MENU
DISK MANAGER
• Press the escape key
to stop playback and return to the list.
STATUS OVERVIEW
>
>
>
To remove the protection of a recording, move to it in the list and press F2. You
must fill in a password (if configured) and confirm before the recording is
unprotected.
PROTECTED RECORDINGS
AUTHENTICITY CHECK
MAIN MENU
DISK MANAGER
>>STATUS OVERVIEW
• Disk capacity shows the total space available in Gigabytes.
PROTECTED RECORDINGS
BEGIN TIME
END TIME
• Used space shows the total space used by all video recordings including
protected recordings.
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2002-03-14 14:30:17
• Protect rec usage shows the space used by protected recordings that
cannot be overwritten.
• The displayed Recording time left value depends on the recording
options that are set, and alarm and motion frequency. The maximum
recording time shown depends on the available storage capacity and
recording setup.
MAIN MENU
DISK MANAGER
STATUS OVERVIEW
EARLIEST RECORDING
LATEST RECORDING
DISK CAPACITY
2002-03-14 13:00:17
2002-06-19 20:23:45
50 GB
30 GB
20%
USED SPACE
PROTECT REC USAGE
RECORDING TIME LEFT
3 DAYS
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Using the menu
TIME/DATE >
• Fill in the actual time and date.
• Select either a 12 or a 24 hour clock format.
>>AUTHENTICITY CHECK
• Select from three date formats which show either the month (MM), the
day (DD) or the year (YYYY) first.
(access may require password)
• This check verifies that video images and associated data have not been
modified.
• Select the period within which the authenticity check runs. The default
values are the same as the earliest and latest available recording times.
MAIN MENU
TIME/DATE
TIME FORMAT
TIME
24-HOUR
• Press the escape key
to cancel the check.
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YYYY-MM-DD
2002-06-19
• During the check all other front panel keys are disabled.
DATE FORMAT
DATE
If the result is Not OK, the date and time of the tampered video is displayed.
SYNCHRONIZE
>
MAIN MENU
>>SYNCHRONIZE
DISK MANAGER
AUTHENTICITY CHECK
• Use the Synchronize function to set the time and date of the unit from
the time and date of the network. (Synchronize only works if the Divar
time is within 7½ minutes of the server time.) Fill in the IP address of the
network time server.
BEGIN TIME
END TIME
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2002-03-14 13:00:17
START CHECK
>
• Alternatively, use the Synchronize function to set the time and date of all
other connected units from the time and date of the current unit.
PROGRESS
RESULT
85%
NOT OK
DISK CONTENTS
EARLIEST TIME
LATEST TIME
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2002-03-14 13:00:17
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Triggers and alarms
Triggers and alarms
Various types of events can change the way the unit works. These events can be:
Background events
• An alarm input signal applied to the unit.
• A motion detection signal from a camera.
• A loss of video from one of the cameras.
• An internal alert from the unit itself.
Triggers and alarms can change background tasks that you, as user, may not even
notice. Unit responses that are not visible to the user are, for example, a change
in recording speed, the activation of the output relay and event logging. A trigger
may change the way the camera images are displayed on the monitors without
requiring your intervention.
The way the unit reacts to events depends on how it has been programmed.
An event causes either a trigger or an alarm. A trigger can change the way the
unit works but does not require a response from the user. An alarm can also
change the way the unit works but, in addition, it usually activates several
indicators and requires that the user acknowledges the alarm situation.
The unit can react to an event in any one of the following ways:
Alarms
• A beeper sounds
• A status message is displayed
• An alarm icon is displayed
• The border around a cameo can change color
• An alarm indicator
,
, or
flashes
• The indicator flashes
• An output relay is activated
Alarms and Triggers
• The view modes on the monitors change
• A controllable camera is moved to a pre-defined position.
• Recording speed changes
• The unit changes the way it operates via pre-defined profiles.
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Triggers and alarms
Alarm inputs
Motion alarm
If an input causes an alarm
If a motion detection signal causes an alarm
• Monitors A and B can switch to a pre-programmed view mode.
• Monitors A and B can switch to a pre-programmed view mode.
• Monitor A: The border around the displayed cameo is red. The alarm icon is
displayed in each cameo. An alarm status message is displayed.
• Monitor B: Sequenced display of pre-programmed cameras.
• Monitor A: The border around the camera generating the motion signal is
yellow. The motion icon is displayed in the cameo. An alarm status message is
displayed.
• Monitor B: Sequenced display of pre-programmed cameras.
• The alarm beeper sounds. The alarm
and the
indicators flash.
• The alarm beeper sounds. The motion
and the
indicators flash.
• A controllable camera might be moved to a pre-defined position.
• A controllable camera might be moved to a pre-defined position.
Acknowledging an input alarm
Acknowledging a motion alarm
1. Press the acknowledge key
to acknowledge the alarm.
> The beeper is silent.
1. Press the acknowledge key
to acknowledge the alarm.
> The beeper is silent.
> The alarm
and
indicators are no longer lit.
> The alarm status message disappears.
> The last-used view mode is restored.
> The motion
> The alarm status message disappears.
> The last-used view mode is restored.
and
indicators are no longer lit.
The alarm icon remains visible as long as the input causing the alarm is active.
The motion icon remains visible as long as the input causing the alarm is active.
If an alarm is not acknowledged, the beeper switches off after the dwell time but
the alarm still needs to be acknowledged.
If an alarm is not acknowledged, the beeper switches off after the dwell time but
the alarm still needs to be acknowledged.
If auto-acknowledge is enabled, the beeper, and the alarm
switch off after the dwell time.
and
indicators
If auto-acknowledge is enabled, the beeper, and the motion
indicators switch off after the dwell time.
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Triggers and alarms
Video loss alarm
Multiple alarms
Monitor A switches to multiscreen view if more than one alarm occurs. The
If the loss of a video signal causes an alarm:
latest alarm status message is always shown. Pressing the acknowledge key
deactivates all alarms.
Monitor A or B can be set up to show the video loss signal.
• Monitor A switches to multiscreen view. The lost camera signal is displayed
as a black cameo with the video loss message. The border around the camera
with the video loss is red. An alarm status message is displayed.
• Monitor B: Sequenced display of cameras that do not have video loss.
• The alarm beeper sounds.
• The video loss
and the
indicators flash.
Acknowledging a video loss alarm
1. Press the acknowledge key
to acknowledge a video loss alarm.
> The beeper is silent.
> The video loss
and
indicators are no longer lit.
> The alarm status message disappears.
> The last-used view mode is restored.
If the camera with video loss is visible, the black cameo and the video loss
message continue to be displayed as long as there is no video present.
If an alarm is not acknowledged, the beeper switches off after the dwell time but
the alarm still needs to be acknowledged.
If auto-acknowledge is enabled, the beeper, and the video loss
indicators switch off after the dwell time.
and
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