Dedicated Micros SD Advanced Operating instructions
SD Advanced
Installation and
Operation Guide
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Whilst every attempt is made to ensure these manuals are accurate and current, Dedicated Micros reserve the right to alter or
modify the specication of the machine described herein without prejudice.
Contents
Introduction ........................................................................... 3
Features ............................................................................... 4
Important Safeguards ........................................................... 6
Installing the Unit .................................................................. 8
Installation .......................................................................... 10
Conguring the Unit ............................................................ 18
Remote Control .................................................................. 20
Main Menu .......................................................................... 22
Navigating The Conguration Menus ................................. 23
System Settings.................................................................. 26
Display Settings .................................................................. 41
Camera Settings ................................................................. 50
Record Settings .................................................................. 55
Alarm Settings ......................................................................... 67
Network Settings ................................................................ 82
Analytics & Text .................................................................. 92
Oracle Dome Conguration ................................................ 98
Unit Operation .................................................................. 110
Appendix A........................................................................ 130
Appendix B ....................................................................... 131
Appendix C ....................................................................... 133
Appendix D ...................................................................... 134
Appendix E ....................................................................... 135
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Introduction
What is the…
SD Advanced ?
A comprehensive digital recording solution, the SD Advanced is a stand-alone high performance
recording system offering reliable, networked, scalable CCTV at an affordable price.
Its size and design make it the ideal desktop solution and perfect for installations were high record
rates and network capabilities are required.
Dedicated Micros renowned MultiMode record feature enables an operator to set different recording
rates, resolution and compression formats across scheduled, normal and alarm modes for each
individual camera. Offering either JPEG or MPEG-4 recording, the SD Advanced provides the user
with both high quality video images and minimum storage consumption.
Available with 8, 12 or 16 camera inputs, all offering telemetry control, the SD Advanced has built in
Alarm functionality and onboard Activity detection software.
To give operators maximum viewing exibility, the unit can be congured to contain a mixture of spot
or main monitor outputs. Camera channels can be viewed in single or multi-screen mode on a local
monitor or remotely over an IP connection.
The accompanying Infra-Red (IR) Remote Control has a colour coded ‘Softkey’ interface with
conguration menus common to both local monitor and web pages, making for easy set-up and
operation. The front panel interface also allows for easy operation when viewing on a local monitor.
The SD Advanced includes as standard internal storage with an integrated CD/DVD Re-Writer and
USB ports / eSATA connections for external video archiving.
The unit also offers integrated text support, allowing users to connect with cash registers in retail
applications to monitor Point Of Sale (POS) locations. Capturing and associating video with the
relevant text information allows the user to search video footage by time, event, and text data to
provide evidence of fraud or to aid identication of regular offenders.
Among the many other features included as standard on the SD Advanced are; multiway display and
remote monitoring using NetVu ObserVer (using DM’s unique TransCoding capabilities to provide
uent live and replay images).
With telemetry control of up to 16 cameras (including coax telemetry), control of dome cameras,
I.P camera support , audio recording, activity detection plus many more exciting features; the SD
Advanced is the ideal product when high performance video recording and transmission is required
at an affordable cost.
For further information, please visit the website:
www.dedicatedmicros.com
or contact customer services in your region.
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Features
• 8, 12 or 16 camera input options
• Field serviceable hard drives
• Telemetry support (Coax & Serial)
• All DVR functions fully supported by Keyboard/IR Remote Control/Front Panel
• Scalable recording settings
• MultiMode Recording - Dynamically-switchable resolution, record-rate & compression
(MPEG4/JPEG) per camera
• JPEG or MPEG-4 recording and transmission
• Up to 3TB of on-board storage
• I.P Camera support
• Web pages provide easy remote conguration
• Single, Picture in Picture and Multiway displays
• Live and playback viewing locally and over Ethernet
• Built in activity detection
• On-board Help videos
• Built in DVD-R writer and USB ports for download of video archive to external
ash memory
• Point&go telemetry control and Absolute Positioning
• Alarm Inputs & Outputs
• Easy to use on-screen, colour coded soft keys
• Front panel interface
• Text support and text search features ideal for retail installations
• Optional external keyboard available
• Conguration via USB mouse and USB QWERTY keyboard
• BS8418 compliant
The unit has NetVu Connected technology built-in to ensure maximum compatibility with future
developments in networked security. NetVu Connected technology enables the Unit to fully interact
with other NetVu Connected compatible products from Dedicated Micros including the DV-IP
Decoder, NetVu ObserVer and PDA Viewers. Providing interoperability between the worlds leading
security companies, NetVu Connected uses industry standard networking protocols supported by a
wide range of third party integration products and SDKs to ensure future on-going compatibility.
COMMON CONFIGURATION INTERFACE
A Common Conguration interface is displayed when the unit’s conguration screens are accessed
locally at the unit or remotely via a web browser. This unied system ensures that the installer is
familiar with the conguration screens irrespective of their location to the unit, minimising training
and familiarisation time and increasing the speed of installation and alteration.
The Unit includes a unique colour-coded menu structure and onscreen Graphical User Interface
(GUI). Context sensitive, the menu structure always represents the area of the menu the user is in,
allowing them to quickly select the options and settings they need without having to trawl through
menu pages and options. The colour coded buttons displayed on the monitor match those on the IR
Remote Control, whilst control can also be conducted through an attached USB Mouse or supported
Keyboard (DM/KBC1 / DM/KBC2).
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Point&go provides the user with easy to use, fast, accurate telemetry control via an attached
monitor. With no need for a telemetry keyboard, users are able to use Pan & Tilt control of a
Dedicated Micros Oracle Dome simply by clicking an area of the monitor. The camera will instantly
respond, positioning the selected area in the middle of the screen, ideal for tracking movement
through a scene.
MAP
Users can now navigate around their CCTV installation using a graphical map. Selecting the
relevant camera from the map will instantly connect the user to that cameras image stream. With the
ability to load bespoke map images and oor plans to reect their installations, the Maps feature is
ideal for quickly identifying camera locations around a site or CCTV network.
Design of the manual
The manual has three parts:
1. Installation Shows details of how to install the unit and connect external devices.
2. Conguration Shows details of the unit’s menus.
3. Operation Shows quick reference details on how to control the unit.
The order and layout of these pages has been designed to help the setup process. It is
recommended that the menus are edited sequentially (as they appear on the page), to enable
accurate, easy and efcient setup.
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Important Safeguards
Read Instructions
All the safety and operating instructions should be read before the unit is operated.
Power Sources
This unit should be operated only from the type of power source indicated on the manufacturer’s
label.
Servicing
Do not attempt to service this unit yourself as opening or removing covers may expose you to
dangerous voltage or other hazards.
Refer all servicing to qualied service personnel.
Ventilation
Ensure unit is properly ventilated to protect from overheating.
All the safety and operating instructions should be read before the unit is operated.
To prevent re or shock hazard, do not expose this equipment to rain or moisture. The lightning ash
with arrowhead symbol within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user of this equipment
that there are dangerous voltages within the enclosure which may be of sufcient magnitude to
constitute a risk of electric shock.
This is a class A product. In a domestic environment this product may cause radio interference in
which case the user may be required to take adequate measures.
Lightning Strike
The unit has some inbuilt protection for lightning strike, however it is recommended that isolation
transformers be tted to the system in areas where lightning is a common occurrence.
Regulatory Notes and FCC and DOC Information
(USA and Canadian Models Only)
Warning: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital
device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable
protection against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial
environment. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not
installed and used in accordance with the instruction manual, may cause harmful interference to
radio communications. Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause harmful
interference in which case the user will be required to correct the interference at their own expense.
If necessary, the user should consult the dealer or an experienced radio/television technician for
corrective action. The user may nd the following booklet prepared by the Federal Communications
Commission helpful: “How to Identify and Resolve Radio-TV Interference Problems”.
This booklet is available from the US Government Printing Ofce, Washington, DC20402,
Stock No. 004-000-00345-4.
This reminder is provided to call the CCTV system installer’s attention to Art. 820-40 of the NEC that
provides guidelines for proper grounding and, in particular, species that the cable ground shall be
connected to the grounding system of the building, as close to the point of cable entry as practical.
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CE Mark
If this product is marked with the CE symbol it indicates compliance with all applicable directives.
Directive 89/336/EEC.
A ‘Declaration of Conformity’ is held at Dedicated Micros Ltd.,
1200 Daresbury Park, Daresbury, Cheshire, WA4 4HS, UK.
Laser
The unit supports an integrated CD writer, the following are additional warnings associated with
installing and operating the CD writer, please pay particular attention to this information.
• Caution - Use of controls or adjustments or performance of procedures other than those
specied herein may result in hazardous radiation exposure.
• To prevent exposure to laser emanations (harmful to the eyes), do not attempt to
disassemble this unit.
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Installing the Unit
Before you start
Check the contents of the box
The following items are included in the box:
Remove all items from the packaging and check the items listed below are present.
• SD Advanced DVR (either 8, 12 or 16 input)
• IR Remote Control (x 2)
• Power Leads
• IR Extender Lead
• SD Advanced Software/Documentation CD
• Mouse
• Rack Mounting brackets
• RS485 Telemetry Adaptor
• Quick Start Guide
If any of these items are missing please contact Dedicated Micros Technical Support team.
Note: Before installing the SD Advanced DVR, carefully read all Safety Instructions and the
following information on where the unit should be located.
Choosing a location for installation
• The SD Advanced is designed to be desk, shelf or rack mounted. Rack mounting
brackets are available as an optional accessory.
• Ensure the SD Advanced unit is properly ventilated to protect from overheating.
• Ensure there is a 3cm gap on both sides of the unit.
•Ensure the IR receiver on the front of the unit faces the operator position, and is not
more than 10 feet (3 metres) from the operator. An IR Remote Control Extender is also
available.
• Ensure the unit is not located anywhere it could be subject to mechanical shocks.
• The unit should be located in an area with low humidity and a minimum of dust. Avoid
places like damp basements or loft spaces.
• If the unit is to be installed in a closed assembly, the maximum operating temperature
must not exceed 40°C (104°F).
• Ensure there is reliable earthing of the mains outlet when tted to supply connections
(other than direct connection to the branch circuit).
• Any branch circuit supplying the unit must be rated at 15Amps.
• It is recommended that an uninteruptable power source be connected to the unit in
case of power failure (to ensure continuous operation of the unit).
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Electrical Connections
Please ensure the following are available and have been tested prior to the installation:
• Mains point
• Network point
• Network cable
• Active video signals i.e. at least one working camera feed
• PC with CD ROM drive and connection to the same network as the DVR
(Recommended).
Quick Overview of SD Advanced Record Settings
The SD Advanced provides as default:
High performance recording on ALL cameras with minimal conguration.
Consistent recording duration and smooth motion video per camera regardless of the number of
cameras.
Default record settings at MPEG4 6pps (at 2CIF), JPEG 3pps (at 2CIF) and MultiMode recording at
MPEG4 6pps (at 2CIF), JPEG 6pps (at 2CIF).
Pre-congured up to 14, 30, 45, 60 or 90 days storage settings (dependant on model).
Complete Flexibility
The advanced record menu can be used to congure individual cameras to suit specic
requirements e.g. Entry/Exit routes. Various storage sizes are available dependant on the
combination of the number of cameras, the storage options and record rates selected.
Note: It is the Installer/Owner’s responsibility to ensure that the record duration is set to the
necessary requirements of the application.
MultiMode Recording
The unit supports MultiMode recording, which is a storage technology developed by Dedicated
Micros. This offers the ability to set different recording rates, resolutions and compression formats
across scheduled, normal and alarm modes for each individual camera.
By varying the quality, bit rate and le size of the recorded images, the MultiMode function can
increase recording capabilities of the unit.
MultiMode offers:
Ability to set different recording resolutions.
Ability to set and switch MPEG or JPEG compression recording as required.
Ability to set PPS recording rate per camera.
Dynamically switchable resolution when switching from Normal to Event recording.
Dynamically switchable compression between MPEG4 and JPEG from Normal to
Event recording.
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Front Panel connections
Data
DVD-R Internal DVD-R drive (located under hinged ap)
USB USB2.0 connector (located under hinged ap)
LED Green - Unit working normally
No LED - Power Failure
Live - Unit is in Live mode when lit.
Play -Unit is in Playback mode when lit.
Spot - Spot (MON B) monitor is being controlled
Record - Unit is recording video to the internal hard disk.
Rear Panel connections
16 Input model
12 Input model
8 Input model
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