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Surveillix™ DVR
SCS
Software Manual
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3 Surveillix™ SCS User Guide Manual Edition v2.0.1 - July 2003 No part of this documentation may be reproduced in any means, electronic or mechanical, for any purpose, except as expressed in the Software License Agreement. Toshiba shall not be liable for technical or editorial errors or omissions contained herein. The information in this document is subject to change without notice. THE INFORMATION IN THIS PUBLICATION IS PROVIDED “AS IS” WITHOUT WARRANTY OF ANY KIND.
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5 Table of Contents Preface .......................................................................................................................... 6 About this Guide.......................................................................................................... 6 Technician Notes ......................................................................................................... 6 SCS Introduction............................................................................
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6 Preface About this Guide This manual is a setup and maintenance guide that can be used for reference when setting up and using the SCS software. The following text and symbols mark special messages throughout this guide: WARNING: Text set off in this manner indicates that failure to follow directions could result in bodily harm or loss of life. CAUTION: Text set off in this manner indicates that failure to follow directions could result in damage to equipment
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7 CHAPTER SCS Introduction This chapter includes the following information: • Overview • Main Display Screen Overview
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8 1.1 SCS Overview SCS stands for Network DVR Management Software. SCS is a powerful utility that allows 100 or more DVR units to be controlled using one computer. This software allows you to view live video, search saved video, edit and configure setup on each DVR, and import maps of buildings and other locations. The SCS software was specifically designed as an Enterprise software solution. 1.2 Starting the Application for the First Time Each time you start the SC
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9 1.3 Main Display Screen 3 1 2 4 5 6 7 8 9 Figure 1.3 Menu Options – The Menu Options contain all the available options for configuring and viewing cameras. 1 Toolbar – The Toolbar contains buttons such as split screen display icons and shortcut icons to options such 2 as setup wizard. Screen TABs – These Tabs organize the open Windows. You can have multiple screens open (such as 3 MAPs, Log V
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10 Page/Channel – Each 36 Camera view can be separated into multiple split screens. These screens are 9 called pages (ex. The 4x4 split would have a total of nine Pages). The Channel is simply the order of the camera in the 36 Channel Camera view. 1.4 Toolbar Each time the DVR is restarted, the program defaults to the Display screen. The following diagram outlines the buttons and features used on the Display screen. You should become familiar with these options as this is t
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11 1.5 Connection Window The Connection window displays the current DVRs configured in the Site List. The DVRs can be displayed with all the cameras showing or can have the cameras minimized. 1 2 3 Figure 1.5 Figure 1.5 DVR Site – Displays the Site Name of the DVR. To hide the cameras select the + or – next to the icon. 1 Camera Folder – Displays the folder that contains the Cameras. 2 Cameras – Displays the cameras at
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12 CHAPTER Setup This chapter includes the following information: • Adding DVRs • User Management
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13 2.1 Site Setup As many as 100 DVR units can be connected to the SCS at any given time. 1 2 3 4 5 Figure 2.1 7 8 9 6 Figure 2.1 DVR List – Displays the current list of added DVRs. 1 DVR Name – This is a name that is used to easily identify the DVR unit. (Ex. Exxon E Sprague) 2 IP/URL – Specifies the IP Address (or URL) of the DVR. This is used to connect to the DVR. 3
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14 2.1.1 Adding a New Site Adding a New Site 1) Select the SITE MANAGER file menu option and select SITE LIST SETUP. The SITE LIST SETUP window will open. 2) Select the NEW button. 3) Enter in all the required information. Refer to section 2.1 in this manual and also to the DVR Operations Manual for more information. 4) When finished entering the information select the ADD button. 5) Press OK to close the window. 2.1.2 Editing an Existing Site Editing an Existing
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15 6) Press the OK button to save and close the USER REGISTRATION window. The user that has just been created should now be listed in the USER CONTROL WIZARD window. 7) Press OK to return to the main SCS screen. Editing a Users Password and Grouping Level 1) Select the SCS file menu option and select USER WIZARD. The USER CONTROL WIZARD window should open. 2) Click on the user you wish to edit and press the UDPATE button (Figure 2.2b). The CHANGE PASSWORD & LEVEL window should open.
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16 Figure 2.2c Figure 2.2b Figure 2.2d 2.2.1 Changing the Administrator Password Changing the Administrator Password 1) Select the SCS file menu option and select CHANGE ADMIN PASSWORD. The CHANGE PASSWORD & LEVEL window should open. 2) Enter and confirm a new password. 3) Press OK to save and exit the CHANGE PASSWORD & LEVEL window.
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17 2.2.2 Granting Users permission to Log in to DVRs In order for a user to be allowed to log in to a DVR, they must first be given the proper privileges. Only those who have the CONNECTION WIZARD privilege can define which users can open DVRs. Granting a User Privilege to open a DVR. 1) Select the SITE MANAGER file menu option and select CONNECTION WIZARD. The SITE CONNECTION WIZARD window should open (Figure 2.2a). 2) Select a site from the SITE LIST and then select a us
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18 2.4 SCS Options To open the SCS options select SCS>SCS OPTIONS. 1 6 7 8 9 10 2 3 4 5 Figure 2.4 Figure 2.4 Write SCS Log – Writes information such as User Logins to the SCS log file. 1 Auto Load Settings (On LogOff) – Loads user-specific settings when the User logs on. 2 Auto Save Settings (On LogOff) – Saves the user-specific settings when the User logs off. 3 Save
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19 Video Loss Event – This option select the color of the animated alarm (on the Map Editor) that occurs when 7 Video Loss has occurred. Motion Event – This option select the color of the animated alarm (on the Map Editor) that occurs when a 8 Motion Event has occurred. Sensor Event – This option selects the color of the animated alarm (on the Map Editor) that occurs when a 9 Sensor Event has occurred. Alarm Notification Time – Sets the duration for the alarms that are sen
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20 CHAPTER SCS Basics This chapter includes the following information: • Adding DVRs to the SCS • User Management
