Pelco DVR5100 User Manual

OPERATIONC1696M-B (11/08)DVR5100 SeriesHybrid Video Recorder

10 C1696M-B (11/08)LOGGING ON WITH THE CONTROL PADTable C provides control pad functions at logon if a keyboard and mouse are not connected.To log on

C1696M-B (11/08) 11LOGGING OFFYou can log off from the system without shutting down the unit. This allows the DVR5100 to continue recording while pre

12 C1696M-B (11/08)Understanding DVR5100 Controls and MenusThe DVR5100 is menu-driven and can be operated using any of the following options:• USB PC

C1696M-B (11/08) 13• DVR5100 remote client: For advanced programming and remote access, use the DVR5100 remote client application. Refer to the DVR51

14 C1696M-B (11/08)USB PC KEYBOARD/MOUSE AND CONTROL PAD FUNCTIONSTable D describes the USB PC keyboard/mouse and the DVR5100 front panel controls th

C1696M-B (11/08) 15Table E describes the keyboard and front panel controls that are available when controlling PTZ on a selected camera, when no on-s

16 C1696M-B (11/08)Table G describes the keyboard and front panel controls available when using the Quick Search dialog. Up/down arrow, Page up/dow

C1696M-B (11/08) 17DISPLAYING AND HIDING THE SYSTEM MENUSOnce logged on, press the “M” key [or Menu ] to display or hide the on-screen menus. Refer

18 C1696M-B (11/08)Returning to a Previous MenuThere are three ways to return to a previous or higher level menu: To return to a previous menu, use t

C1696M-B (11/08) 19DISPLAYING SYSTEM INFORMATIONThe System Information screen provides details that are useful for troubleshooting your unit and for

2 C1696M-B (11/08)ContentsAbout the DVR5100 Series Hybrid Video Recorder. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

20 C1696M-B (11/08)SHORTCUT MENUSSome DVR5100 functions are available through shortcut menus. Right-click in any part of the application window to ac

C1696M-B (11/08) 21Operating the DVR5100The USB keyboard and mouse, and the DVR5100 control pad, provide access to most DVR5100 features and function

22 C1696M-B (11/08)MOVING THROUGH THE CAMERA SEQUENCEAlthough a camera is displayed in a specific video pane, you can quickly cycle through the list

C1696M-B (11/08) 234. Click Select Camera [or move to Select Camera using the Joystick and press Enter/Shift ]. The Camera List opens (refer to Fi

24 C1696M-B (11/08)PTZ OperationsREPOSITIONING A CAMERA WITH PTZ CAPABILITIESIf you have a camera that supports PTZ operations, you can reposition th

C1696M-B (11/08) 25USING SHORTCUT CONTROLS FOR PTZ OPERATIONSPAN TO ZEROTo pan the camera back to its zero position:1. Right-click the video pane to

26 C1696M-B (11/08)USING PATTERNS, PRESETS, AND SCANSThe DVR5100 allows you to activate patterns, presets, and scans automatically or manually from t

C1696M-B (11/08) 27Stopping a PatternTo stop a PTZ pattern using a keyboard/mouse, or the DVR5100 control pad:1. Select the video pane that is displa

28 C1696M-B (11/08)To activate a PTZ preset using the keyboard/mouse, or the DVR5100 control pad:1. While in live view mode, select a video pane that

C1696M-B (11/08) 29Searching for Recorded VideoThe DVR5100 offers two options to search for recorded video: • Quick Search: Allows you to search for

C1696M-B (11/08) 3Exporting Video . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

30 C1696M-B (11/08)COMMANDS AND FEATURESThe Quick Search dialog box contains the following commands and features:Timeline: Units of time increase or

C1696M-B (11/08) 31ENHANCED SEARCHUse the Enhanced Search dialog box to search for recorded video based on the following search criteria:• Time Range

32 C1696M-B (11/08)6. Select a camera or cameras from the Cameras list (“All Cameras,” “Multiple cameras,” or individual cameras). If you select “Mul

C1696M-B (11/08) 339. Select a recording result [or turn the Jog (inner dial)] to select a recording], and then perform any of the following action

34 C1696M-B (11/08)CHANGING THE PLAYBACK SPEED FOR RECORDED VIDEOWhile playing back recorded video, you can play the video at several speeds in eithe

C1696M-B (11/08) 353. Click in the timeline a second time to indicate where you want the locked clip to end. Click Lock again. [Or, turn the Jog (inn

36 C1696M-B (11/08)MANUALLY RECORDING VIDEO AND AUDIOThe DVR5100 allows you to record video clips while viewing live video and without setting up a r

C1696M-B (11/08) 37Exporting VideoSTARTING AN EXPORTThe DVR5100 allows you to export video as QuickTime® MPEG-4 Files (*.3gp) or Pelco video format (

38 C1696M-B (11/08)6. To select the video time frame to be exported, perform one of the following actions:• Click and drag the gray bar in the timeli

C1696M-B (11/08) 39CAPTURING A SNAPSHOT (STILL IMAGE)All snapshots are saved in a default folder labeled “images,” which is created automatically on

4 C1696M-B (11/08)List of Illustrations1 DVR5100 Network Diagram . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

40 C1696M-B (11/08)Working with AlarmsEach time an alarm occurs, the DVR5100 displays an Alarm Received dialog box, which allows you to respond immed

C1696M-B (11/08) 412. Click Snooze . [Or, navigate to Snooze and press Enter/Shift , or press the red function button ]. The Alarm Received dialog

42 C1696M-B (11/08)Working with CamerasThis section describes how to work with cameras attached to the DVR5100.ACCESSING CAMERA MENUSMany settings fo

C1696M-B (11/08) 436. After you have modified the camera settings, press the red function button . The Camera Settings menu disappears and the video

44 C1696M-B (11/08)• To close the iris, turn the Shuttle (outer ring) counterclockwise. As an alternative, press and hold the Minus button to close

C1696M-B (11/08) 45• To focus away from an object, click the Minus sign [or turn the Shuttle (outer ring) to the left]. The Minus sign (-) is highl

46 C1696M-B (11/08)Working with Scripts and RelaysEXECUTING SCRIPTSA script is like a macro, but it provides much more power and flexibility. Scripts

C1696M-B (11/08) 47EXECUTING RELAYSThe DVR5100 can be used to activate relay outputs manually, connecting DVR5100 devices to other external devices.

48 C1696M-B (11/08)ACTIVATING AUXILIARY COMMANDS (WIPER)A DVR5100 command can activate a wiper on cameras equipped with this feature. The DVR5100 ign

C1696M-B (11/08) 49Appendix A: Front Panel IndicatorsFigure 55 shows the DVR5100 front panel.Figure 55. DVR5100 Front Panel IndicatorsTable H lists t

C1696M-B (11/08) 5List of TablesA New and Enhanced DVR5100 Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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The materials used in the manufacture of this document and its components are compliant to the requirements of Directive 2002/95/EC.This equipment con

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6 C1696M-B (11/08)Regulatory NoticesThis device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) thi

C1696M-B (11/08) 7About the DVR5100 Series Hybrid Video RecorderThe DVR5100 Series is an embedded, high-performance hybrid digital video recorder (DV

8 C1696M-B (11/08)achieve longer retention periods, EnduraStor records and retains real-time video for the designated delay period. Alarm or event vi

C1696M-B (11/08) 9Getting StartedThis manual describes how to operate the DVR5100 to view and record live video, search for recorded video and mark o