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Recording Server
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SMAVIA Recording Server
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Table Of Contents
1 Introduction....................................................................................................5
1.1 Validity..............................................................................................................5
1.2 Documents.......................................................................................................5
1.3 Typographical Conventions.............................................................................5
2 General Notes................................................................................................6
2.1 Appropriate Use...............................................................................................6
2.2 Performance Features.....................................................................................6
2.3 Warranty..........................................................................................................6
2.4 Disclaimer........................................................................................................6
3 Sequencer / Live Mode..................................................................................7
3.1 Change Split View............................................................................................8
3.2 Split Functions.................................................................................................8
3.2.1 Multi Split Types...............................................................................................8
3.2.2 Single Split.......................................................................................................9
3.3 Split Views CVBS Monitor..............................................................................10
4 Login.............................................................................................................11
4.1 Group Login...................................................................................................11
4.2 User Login.....................................................................................................12
5 User Interface...............................................................................................14
6 Playback / Live Mode...................................................................................16
6.1 Split Views.....................................................................................................16
6.1.1 Activate..........................................................................................................16
6.1.2 Context Menu................................................................................................16
6.2 Cameras........................................................................................................17
6.2.1 Activate Via Camera Buttons.........................................................................17
6.2.2 Activate Via Context Menu.............................................................................17
6.3 Display Settings.............................................................................................18
6.4 Presets...........................................................................................................18
6.4.1 Save...............................................................................................................18
6.4.2 Activate..........................................................................................................19
6.5 Volume Control..............................................................................................20
6.6 Camera Control.............................................................................................20
6.6.1 Functions.......................................................................................................21
6.6.2 Camera Positions..........................................................................................22
6.6.3 Save...............................................................................................................22
6.6.4 Activate..........................................................................................................22
7 Playback Mode.............................................................................................23
7.1 Track Types...................................................................................................23
7.2 Activate Tracks..............................................................................................24
7.2.1 Directly...........................................................................................................24
7.2.2 Track Selection Dialog...................................................................................25
7.2.3 Change Tracks...............................................................................................25
7.3 Playback Control............................................................................................27
7.4 Audio Playback..............................................................................................28
7.5 Zoom..............................................................................................................29
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7.6 Stop Recording..............................................................................................29

7.7 Print Image....................................................................................................30
7.8 Display Settings.............................................................................................31
8 Search Functions.........................................................................................32
8.1 Simple Search...............................................................................................33
8.2 Quick Search.................................................................................................34
8.3 Index Search..................................................................................................34
8.4 Extended Search...........................................................................................35
8.5 SmartFinder...................................................................................................36
8.5.1 Basics............................................................................................................36
8.5.2 Advanced Search Options.............................................................................37
8.5.2.1 Draw-Mode....................................................................................................38
8.5.2.2 Search Mode.................................................................................................39
8.5.2.3 General Comparison Of The Search Modes..................................................41
9 Export and Import........................................................................................42
9.1 Export............................................................................................................42
9.1.1 Detailed Export..............................................................................................42
9.1.1.1 Selection........................................................................................................42
9.1.1.2 Export List And Export Options......................................................................44
9.1.1.3 Export Medium And Start...............................................................................46
9.1.2 Simple Export................................................................................................47
9.2 Import.............................................................................................................48
10 Erase Tracks.................................................................................................49
10.1 Erasing A Track..............................................................................................49
10.2 Erasing Saved Tracks....................................................................................49
11 Reference Image Memory...........................................................................50
11.1 Create New Reference Image Set.................................................................50
11.2 Comparison Reference Image To The Live Image........................................51
11.3 Delete Reference Image Set.........................................................................52
12 System Messages........................................................................................53
13 Info................................................................................................................55
14 Browser........................................................................................................62
15 Switch Off Appliance...................................................................................64
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1 Introduction
1.1 Validity
This document is valid for the preloaded VideoIP server software SMAVIA Recording
Server 8.X.8.
The images in this document might differ from the actual product.
1.2 Documents
Main Functions
Instructions for the use of basic functions of the software
(for operators without technical knowledge)
Operation (this document)

For instructions on using all features of the software
(for operators without technical knowledge)
Configuration
Instructions for configuring the software
(for trained system integrators)
1.3 Typographical Conventions

This document may contain various warning words and symbols that indicate potential
sources of danger:
NOTICE
NOTICE indicates practices for preventing property damage, incorrect

configurations or faulty operations.
For reasons of clarity and readability, various text formatting elements and types of empha-
sis are used in this documentation:
Instructions are indicated by arrows ().

¾¾ Carry out instructions one after the other in the sequence described.
Expressions in bold/italics generally indicate a control element on the device (switches or

labels) or on its user interface (buttons, menu items).
Paragraphs in italics provide information on basic principles, special features and efficient
procedure as well as general recommendations.
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2 General Notes
2.1 Appropriate Use

SMAVIA Recording Server is a server software for the storage of IP-based audio and
video streams.
2.2 Performance Features

• Suitable for up to 24 SD, HD or megapixel video channels
• Real-time recording and real-time streaming simultaneously
• Remote access, live display and playback with SeMSy® or SMAVIA Viewing Client via
Ethernet (LAN / WAN) simultaneously
• Basic license for the access of a SMAVIA Viewing Client included
• Video compression H.264, MPEG-4, MJPEG
• Resolution SD (up to D1), HD (up to 1080p) and Megapixel (up to 8 MP)
• Recording of RTSP cameras optional
• Compatible with management system SeMSy®III
• Configuration and recording of ONVIF-conformant cameras
• Connection to Active Directory via LDAP
• Motion Detection and SmartFinder for Dallmeier IP cameras
• Supports PRemote-HD in real-time
2.3 Warranty
The terms and conditions valid at the signing of the contract shall apply.
2.4 Disclaimer
This documentation includes the full functionality of the VideoIP server software SMAVIA
Recording Server.
Note that
• certain functions and properties require a paid license.
• certain functions and properties are only in combination with the appropriate appliance
available.
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3 Sequencer / Live Mode
After switching on and booting the SMAVIA Recording Server appliance is initially in se-
quencer / live mode (LocalViewing).
The LocalViewing function (live mode on a connected monitor) is only for the DMS 2400
and DLS 1600 appliances available. For the VideoNetBox II the LocalViewing function is
optional.
Depending on the configuration of the splitter (see SMAVIA Recording Server Preloaded
“Configuration”), the live images from the connected cameras are displayed in a particular
split view.
Fig. 3-1 Example display
In this mode, split views can already changed or single splits can be displayed in full screen
mode.
¾¾ Please proceed as described below.
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3.1 Change Split View

¾¾ Move the mouse pointer to the bottom of the monitor.
The task bar with the buttons to select the split views is displayed.
The currently selected split view is highlighted in green.
Split views
Fig. 3-2
¾¾ Click the relevant button in order to switch the split view.
3.2 Split Functions

There are different functions in the split modes available. These can be activated via the
context menu respectively.
3.2.1 Multi Split Types

¾¾ Right-click the relevant split of a multi split view.
The context menu is displayed.
Fig. 3-3 Detail split view
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¾¾ Select the required option (see below).
Full Screen
The Full screen option displays the current split window as a single-split in the full screen
mode. Thus, the context menu of a single split is available (see below).
The “Full screen” option can also be activated by double clicking on the respective split. A
further double-click sets the full screen back to the previous split view again.
Audio On / Off
If the displayed camera is configured for recording with audio, the audio output can be
turned on or off with Audio on and Audio off.
3.2.2 Single Split

¾¾ Right-click in the single split.
The context menu of the single split is displayed.
Fig. 3-4
¾¾ Select the required option (see below).
Sequencer
If the device has been configured for alternately displaying various cameras (sequence),
this sequence will run in the single split after clicking on Sequencer.
Back
The context menu only contains the Back entry if a single split has been activated by click-
ing on Full screen in a multi split type. With Back the original multi split view is displayed
again.
The “Full Screen” and “Back” options can also be activated by double-clicking in the re-
spective splits.
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Audio On / Off
If the displayed camera is configured for recording with audio, the audio output can be
turned on or off with Audio on and Audio off.
Number / Camera Name

All connected cameras are displayed in the camera number / camera name format.
¾¾ Click on a camera entry in order to activate the camera.
The camera is displayed in the single split.

Was the sequencer previously active it is terminated by this action.
3.3 Split Views CVBS Monitor

Split views can be activated only in the sequencer / live mode on CVBS monitors. The fol-
lowing split views are available for CVBS monitors: 1 × 1, 2 × 2, 3 × 3.
The camera assignment of each split must first be made in the “Splitter” dialog (see
SMAVIA Recording Server Preloaded “Configuration”). A camera activation in single splits
in the current operation is not possible.
The task bar is displayed.
¾¾ Right-click the relevant split view.
The context menu for CVBS monitors is displayed.
Fig. 3-5
¾¾ Select the required option.
The selected split view is enabled on the CVBS monitor.
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4 Login
A login is required for the playback / live mode
4.1 Group Login

The task bar with the Login button is displayed.
Fig. 4-1
¾¾ Click Login.
The Login dialog with a virtual keyboard is displayed.
Fig. 4-2
¾¾ Enter the password.
¾¾ Confirm with OK.
The user interface is displayed.
4.2 User Login

The task bar with the Login button is displayed.
Fig. 4-3
¾¾ Click Login.
The Login dialog is displayed.
Fig. 4-4
¾¾ Enter User name and password.
The user interface is displayed.
5 User Interface
After log in the SMAVIA Recording Server appliance is in playback / live mode. The graphi-
cal user interface is displayed. Depending on the configuration of the splitter the live im-
ages from the connected cameras will be displayed in a specific split view.
Note that
• if there is no entry or mouse movement for 10 minutes, the SMAVIA Recording Server
appliance will automatically go back to the sequencer / live mode.
Live / playback splits Control panel

Fig. 5-1
¾¾ Move the mouse pointer to the bottom of the monitor in order to display the control
panel.
Control Panel
Selection split views Camera buttons
Function buttons Info window Playback control Function buttons

Fig. 5-2
Menu Bar
Menu bar
Fig. 5-3
¾¾ Move the mouse pointer to the top of the monitor in order to display the menu bar.
Setup
The Setup button opens the configuration of SMAVIA Recording Server appliance (see
documentation SMAVIA Recording Server preloaded “Configuration”).
Import
Via the Import button exported images and sequences can be wieder re-imported und
evaluated (see below).
Logout
By clicking the Logout button the current user can be logged out and the SMAVIA Record-
ing Server appliance switches to the sequencer / live mode.
Shut Down
The Shut Down button shuts down the SMAVIA Recording Server appliance. This can then
be turned off using the power switch on the rear panel (see chapter “Switch Off Appliance”).
NOTICE
No Recordings!
All recordings are interrupted when shut down down the appliance.
The appliance can be moved up again only on the power switch on the
rear panel.
6 Playback / Live Mode
After log in the SMAVIA Recording Server appliance is in playback / live mode.
Note that
• some functions are not available for all camera types. Corresponding buttons and con-
trols are deactivated if required.
6.1 Split Views

There are various split views are available for IP cameras and analog cameras. In addition,
the context menu of a split window provides inter alia, options for camera or audio activa-
tion.
6.1.1 Activate
Split views are enabled via the control panel.
Selection split views IP cameras
Selection split views analog cameras

Fig. 6-1 Detail control panel, selection buttons
split views
The button of the current split view is highlighted in green.
¾¾ Select the relevant split view.
The split view is displayed.
¾¾ Activate the required cameras in the relevant split windows (see below).
¾¾ Save the setting as preset if required (see below).
6.1.2 Context Menu

The splits of the various split views have the same context menu with the same functions
as in the sequencer / live mode. See section “Split Functions” on page 8.
6.2 Cameras
SMAVIA Recording Server offers two options in order to activate cameras in splits: via the
control panel or via the context menu of a single split.
6.2.1 Activate Via Camera Buttons

Cameras can be activated via their camera button.
¾¾ Activate the control panel.

¾¾ Select the relevant split view if required.
¾¾ Enable the relevant split window if required.
Active camera
Fig. 6-2
¾¾ Click the required camera button.
The camera is enabled in the selected split.

The camera button is highlighted in green.
6.2.2 Activate Via Context Menu

Cameras can be activated via the context menu of a single split.
¾¾ Enable the full screen mode of a split as described above.

¾¾ Open the context menu with a right-click in the split.
Fig. 6-3
¾¾ Select the required camera.
The camera is activated in the single split.
¾¾ Double-click the single-split in order to return to the original split view if required.
¾¾ Enable the sequencer via the context menu if required.
6.3 Display Settings

The display can be adjusted in Brightness, Contrast and Saturation.
The settings affect only to the current monitor display and not on the recording.
¾¾ Click the Settings button.

¾¾ Select the VGA/DVI Settings tab.
Settings button
Fig. 6-4
¾¾ Adjust the display with the sliders Brightness, Contrast and Saturation to the require-
ments.
¾¾ Click the Default button in order to reset the display to the defualt settings if required.
¾¾ Click the Settings button again in order to close the dialog.
6.4 Presets
A split view with the currently activated cameras can be stored as a preset. For each split
view up to 5 different presets can be created.
6.4.1 Save
Proceed as follows in order to save a preset:
¾¾ Select the relevant split view.

¾¾ Enable the required cameras in the split windows.
¾¾ Right-click the button of the current split view.
The presets context menu is displayed.
Fig. 6-5 Detail control panel,

context menu presets
¾¾ Select Save > Preset #X.
The virtual keyboard is displayed.
¾¾ Enter a name for the preset.

6.4.2 Activate
Proceed as follows in order to activate a stored preset:
¾¾ Right-click the button of the relevant split view.
The presets context menu is displayed.

context menu presets
¾¾ Select the required preset.
The stored split view is displayed.
By selecting the button “Standard”, the split view is displayed with the default as-
signed cameras. This basic assignment is made in the configuration of the splitter (see
SMAVIA Recording Server Preloaded “Configuration”).
6.5 Volume Control

The Audio dialog allows to adjust the volume of an audio output.
¾¾ Enable the audio output of a camera as described above if required.

¾¾ Select the Audio tab.
Settings button
Fig. 6-7
¾¾ Adjust the audio output with the Volume slider.

¾¾ Click the Settings button in order to close the Audio dialog again.
6.6 Camera Control

Controllable cameras (dome / PTZ) cameras can be controlled via the control panel.
Proceed as follows in order to enable the control for a camera:
¾¾ Enable the required camera as described above.
The live image of the camera is displayed in the selected split and the Camera control but-
ton is activated.
Camera control button

Fig. 6-8
¾¾ Click the Camera control button.
The control panel for the camera control is displayed (see below).
6.6.1 Functions
The control panel for camera control provides the following functions:
Camera positions buttons
Control buttons Functions buttons Cancel

Fig. 6-9
Control
C
A Control buttons (left, right, up, down)
B Center camera
D C Zoom +
D Zoom -
A B
camera control
Functions Buttons
E F G H I J K L M
Fig. 6-11 Detail control panel, camera control
E Focus - F Focus +
G Open aperture H Close aperture
I Open camera menu J Close camera menu
K Function button F1 L Function button F2
M Button Alt
On the camera preconfigured functions can be activated via the buttons “F1” and “F2”. Via
the “Alt” button the buttons “F3” to “F6” are available.
¾¾ Control the camera with the corresponding buttons.

¾¾ Close the camera control with the Cancel button.
6.6.2 Camera Positions

It is allowed to store controlled camera positions. These can be activated quickly and easily.
6.6.3 Save
For a camera there are up to 18 memory locations via the Camera positons buttons. These
may be characterized precisely by name also.
¾¾ Move the camera to the relevant position.

¾¾ Zoom or focus the area if required.
¾¾ Click a free Camera positions buttons.
The context menu is displayed.
Fig. 6-12
¾¾ Select Save position.
The camera position is stored on the button.
¾¾ Open the context menu again in order to enter a name for the position button.
Fig. 6-13
¾¾ Select Change name.
¾¾ Enter a namem for the camera position.

6.6.4 Activate
¾¾ Select the relevant camera.
¾¾ Enable the camera control as described above.
¾¾ Select the required Camera positions button.
7 Playback Mode
By selecting a track the SMAVIA Recording Server appliance switches from playback / live
mode in the playback mode. The full functionality for track playback and analysis is avail-
able. Unnecessary functions are disabled (e.g. buttons for selecting a split type).
Some functions are not available for all camera types. Corresponding buttons and controls
are deactivated if required.
7.1 Track Types

Secure tracks and saved tracks are not available in any track mode (see SMAVIA Record-
ing Server Preloaded “Configuration”).
Long Play Tracks

LP tracks are usually large ring buffers. They are used for current recording. One LP track
is assigned to each camera.
Secure Tracks
Secure tracks are usually relatively small ring buffers. One secure track can be assigned to
each camera. The recording settings for secure tracks may differ from those of a LP track.
These secure tracks is saved as soon as an alarm is triggered on the device (see SMAVIA
Recording Server Preloaded “Configuration”). This prevents the current images from be-
ing overwritten. New secure tracks will subsequently be created in which the recording is
continued.
Saved Tracks
Saved tracks are secure tracks that have been protected against overwriting after an alarm
had been triggered. Depending on the number of triggered alarms, more than one saved
track may exist for each camera.
Reference Track
Single images of the cameras are stored in the reference track. These images can be used
in order to compare current camera settings and positions with the original conditions. Ref-
erence tracks are therefore not used for recording or playback.
7.2 Activate Tracks

There are different methods in order to activate camera tracks: select directly via the cam-
era buttons or via the Track selection dialog.
7.2.1 Directly
¾¾ Select a split if required.
¾¾ Click in the playback / live mode the button of the required camera.
The live image of the camera is displayed.
Track selection button

Fig. 7-1
¾¾ Click the Track selection button.
The playback mode is enabled.

The camera button is displayed in orange and the playback control is activated on the con-
trol panel. The latest image on the track is displayed.
Cancel
Fig. 7-2
¾¾ Control the playback with the buttons of the playback control (see below).
¾¾ Stop the playback mode with the Cancel button.
7.2.2 Track Selection Dialog

¾¾ Right-click the Track selection button in the playback / live mode.
The Track selection dialog is displayed.
Fig. 7-3
¾¾ Select the relevant tab of the track type if required.

¾¾ Select the relevant track.
¾¾ Click Open.
The playback mode is enabled. The track is displayed in full screen mode.
The latest image on the track is displayed.
7.2.3 Change Tracks

In the playback mode it is allowed to switch between the camera tracks a number of ways:
via the context menu of a split window, the camera buttons or the Track selection dialog.
Context Menu
¾¾ Right-click the split of a current playback in order to open the context menu.
Fig. 7-4
¾¾ Select the relevant camera track.
The track is displayed.
Camera Buttons
¾¾ Click the relevant camera button on the control panel in the playback mode.
Track Selection Dialog

¾¾ Click the Track selection button in the playback mode.
The Track selection dialog is displayed.
¾¾ Select the relevant tab of the track type if required.

¾¾ Click Open.
7.3 Playback Control

Control the playback with the following buttons:
Functions 1 Control buttons Slider Functions 2

Fig. 7-5
Functions 1
A Delete all images

B Recording on / off
C Image export
D Print image
A B C D E F E Track selection
F Database
Fig. 7-6 Detail control panel playback
control
Control
G H I J K L M N O
Fig. 7-7 Detail control panel playback control
G Start of the track H Fast playback backwards

I Playback backwards J Image by image backwards
K Stop playback L Image by image forward
M Playback forward N Fast playback forward
O End of track
Functions 2
P Search functions
Q Settings
R Zoom
S Cancel
P Q R S
Fig. 7-8 Detail control panel
playback control
¾¾ Control the playback with the corresponding buttons.

The current track data (recording time) are displayed during a playback in the info window.
The slider also allows for a quick search in the track by moving. An info dialog shows the
position in the track.

slider Info dialog
7.4 Audio Playback

If the displayed track has been configured for recording with sound the audio output can be
activated for Playback forward over the split context menu.
¾¾ Open the split context menu with a right-click in the playback split.
Fig. 7-10
¾¾ Select the required audio option.
Volume Control
The Audio dialog allows to adjust the volume of the audio output.
¾¾ Enable the audio output of a track.

¾¾ Select the Audio tab.
Settings button
Fig. 7-11
¾¾ Adjust the audio output with the Volume slider.

¾¾ Click the Settings button in order to close the Audio dialog again.
7.5 Zoom
The zoom function allows digital zoom.
¾¾ Enable the required track.

¾¾ Search for the relevant image / event in the track.
Zoom button
Fig. 7-12 Detail control
panel
¾¾ Click the Zoom button.
The mouse pointer changes to a magnifying glass.
¾¾ Click on the relevant image section.
The image area is increased.
¾¾ Click again in order to increase the magnification by one stage.

¾¾ Right-click in order to set the magnification again a step back.
¾¾ Click the Zoom button in order to exit the function.
7.6 Stop Recording

With the Recording on / off function can be ensured during playback that the oldest images
of a track are not overwritten.
During a playback the Recording on / off button is highlighted in green:

The recording in the track is activated.
Recording on / off
Proceed as follows in order to stop the recording during playback:
¾¾ Click the Recording on / off button.

¾¾ Confirm the subsequent info dialog.
The butto is highlighted in grey and the recording is stopped:
¾¾ Click the Recording on / off button again in order to resume the recording.
When exiting the playback mode or in a track-change the recording in the track is automati-
cally activated again.
7.7 Print Image

A recorded image can be printed. The Print image function is also available at a magnifica-
tion of the zoom function.
¾¾ Search for the relevant image / event in the track.

¾¾ Click Print image button.
¾¾ Confirm the subsequent info dialog.
The image is printed on the configured printer.
7.8 Display Settings

The monitor display of a playback can be adjusted in Brightness, Contrast and Satura‑
tion.
¾¾ Start a playback as described above.

¾¾ Select the VGA/DVI Settings tab.
Settings button
Fig. 7-15
¾¾ Adjust the display with the Brightness, Contrast and Saturation sliders to the require-
ments.
¾¾ Click Default in order to set the display to default values back if required.
¾¾ Click the Settings button in order to close the dialog again.
8 Search Functions
For the search for images and events are different search functions available.
Some functions are not available for all camera types. Corresponding buttons and controls
are deactivated if required.
¾¾ Enable the playback mode of the relevant camera.
Search functions button

Fig. 8-1
¾¾ Click the Search functions button.
According to the search functions there are 5 tabs available:
Simple Search
Image search by date and time
Quick Search
Image search by time intervals
Index Search
Image search by events
Extended Search
Image search by, for example, account or transaction number
SmartFinder
Search for image objects
(available only when configured in the Recording Settings dialog)
¾¾ Select the required search function.

¾¾ Make the evaluation as described below.
8.1 Simple Search

¾¾ Select the Simple Search tab.
Fig. 8-2
¾¾ Click on the Date field.
The calendar is displayed.
Fig. 8-3
¾¾ Select the required date in the calendar.

¾¾ Set the relevant time on the Simple Search tab in the Time area.
¾¾ Click Start.
The corresponding image is displayed.
¾¾ Close the search functions dialog with click on the Search functions button.
¾¾ Control the playback more as described above if required.
8.2 Quick Search

With the Quick Search, time intervals are searched. The intervals can be set by Day,
Hour, Minute and Second in steps of 1, 5, 10 or 30.
Before calling up the search function and searching in time intervals, please set a starting
point for the quick search with the slider in playback mode. You can also use the Simple
Search by Date and Time here. The corresponding image is now the starting point for the
forward and back intervals.
With a setting of Hour / 5, the time interval is 5 hours.
You can scroll forward or back by the respective time intervals with the arrow buttons. The
playback functions Image by image forward and Image by image backwards are active for
this search function and can be used for a more precise search.
¾¾ Select the Quick Search tab.
Fig. 8-4
¾¾ Select in the Unit and Distance area the required time interval.
¾¾ Search using the arrow buttons with the selected time interval.
8.3 Index Search

With the Index Search, events are searched for before and after the starting point.
The “events” listed for the index search are a collection of individual events. Individual
events which occur within 10 seconds, e.g. via image comparison, make up one event.
An event can be both a recording after image comparison and a marker (index mark after
contact) for constant recording.
Before calling up the search function and starting the index search, please set a starting
point for the quick search with the slider in playback mode. You can also use the Simple
Search by Date and Time here. The corresponding image is now the starting point for the
index search.
¾¾ Select the Index Search tab.
Events button
Fig. 8-5
¾¾ Click the Events button.
You will now find seven events before and after the Current Position. The Current Po‑
sition is the starting image determined by the quick search or simple search before the
search function is called up.
You can access the listed events with the Event back and Event forward buttons. If you
would like to view events belonging to the relevant event, close the search function.
You can also select an event directly by double-clicking the corresponding list entry.
¾¾ Select with the arrow buttons the relevant event.
8.4 Extended Search

The extended search is used when other data, in addition to the image data (including date
and time), is saved for the image. This is especially the case with ATMs and cash registers.
Note that the “Global” option allows to search in all tracks.

The options available in this search criteria are defined in the “Search criteria” configuration
dialog (see SMAVIA Recording Server Preloaded “Configuration”).
The Extended Search is carried out within a time window. The time window is determined
by the entries Start and Stop.
¾¾ Select the Extended Search tab.
Search criteria
Fig. 8-6
¾¾ Select the required Search chriteria from the dropdown menus.

¾¾ Use the virtual keyboard to enter the exact search term (account number, amount of
money, etc.).
Up to four criteria can be selected. These criteria are as AND logic basis of the search.
¾¾ Select the desired start and stop time in the Start / Stop area.
¾¾ Click Search in order to start the search.
The results are displayed.
8.5 SmartFinder
The SmartFinder search function allows to search for changes in any image area.
Prerequisite is that the SmartFinder function for the respective camera is activated in the
Recording Settings dialog (see SMAVIA Recording Server Preloaded “Configuration”).
Is SmartFinder enabled for any camera, the tab “Smart Finder” can not be selected.
Follow the steps below in order to apply the SmartFinder search function:
¾¾ Select the SmartFinder tab.
Fig. 8-7
8.5.1 Basics
Steps A to D first show the basic course of the search function. Further settings can be
found in the “Advanced Search Options” section.
A Selecting Search Range in the Image

¾¾ Click Define.
¾¾ Drag a rectangle in the image by using the mouse.
This rectangle marks the range in the image in which a search for image changes is to be
carried out afterwards.
A maximum of four image ranges can be selected.
Move selection
¾¾ Move a selection with drag and drop if required.
Change size
¾¾ Change the size of a selection with drag and drop.
Delete selection
¾¾ Right-click on a selection in order to remove it.
B Setting the Time Range

¾¾ Select in the Start / Stop area the window of time in which to search.
C Starting Search
¾¾ Click Search in order to start the search process.
The results of the search are presented in an event list.
The display “Hit x/y” shows the number of hits found under “y” and the number of the hit
currently selected under “x” (see step D).
Fig. 8-8
D Viewing Results
¾¾ Click on a result from the list to display a detected event.
¾¾ Move with the arrow buttons an event forward or backward.
8.5.2 Advanced Search Options

The search function is always carried out in accordance with the course described above.
The search result can be affected by settings in the Advanced Search Options dialog.
¾¾ Select the SmartFinder tab.

¾¾ Open the Advanced Search Options dialog with click on Options.
Fig. 8-9
Image changes are generally displayed as rectangular fields. You can specify in the
Draw‑Mode section whether the display is to be realized as individual fields or as a com-
bination of fields.
In the Search-Mode a relationship is established between these rectangles (image chang-
es) and the marking drawn by you.
8.5.2.1 Draw-Mode
The Draw-Mode affects the appearance of the existing image changes.
Rectangle
If you have activated Rectangle in the Draw-Mode, all the changes are each displayed
with a rectangle, whereby rectangles may also be positioned partially on top of each other.
If you have not activated Rectangle in the Draw-Mode, adjacent and overlapping rectan-
gles are combined into a single area.
Fig. 8-10 Option “Rectangle” activated
Fig. 8-11 Option “Rectangle” not activated
Intersection
If you have activated Intersection in the Draw-Mode, only those rectangles are displayed
that are linked correspondingly with the marking drawn by you, depending on the search
method (see section “Search Mode”).
If you have not activated Intersection, all the rectangles are displayed.
Fig. 8-12 Option “Intersection” activated
Fig. 8-13 Option “Intersection” not activated
8.5.2.2 Search Mode

The selection in the Search-Mode field are theoretically used to specify the search method
and thus the number of relevant events.
Balance Point Search

The rectangles that mark a figure change have an imaginary geometric balance point as-
signed.
If Balance Point Search is activated, a hit is always listed when this geometric balance
point lies within the marking drawn by you.
Fig. 8-14 Balance point within the marking = Hit
Fig. 8-15 Balance point outside the marking = No hit
Intersection Search
If Intersection Search is activated, you already obtain a search result when a rectangle
of a figure change intersects the marking drawn by you by even the smallest amount. The
geometric balance point is not of relevance then.
Fig. 8-16 Rectangles intersect the marking = Hit
8.5.2.3 General Comparison Of The Search Modes

If one compares the two search modes, it becomes clear that more search results (hits)
result during an Intersection Search than during a Balance Point Search.
However, there is a danger at a Balance Point Search that too few search results are
available and that a relevant event is not listed.
If you cannot define the search range (marking) exactly at first, you should first activate
the Intersection Search mode. After a rough analysis you can set your marking again and
specify a narrower selection with the Balance Point Search.
9 Export and Import
The recordings can be saved (exported) as single images or sequence. These

single images and sequences can be evaluated afterwards with the Dallmeier
SMAVIA Viewing Client. The exported images meet the LGC Forensics requirements as
well as the recordings.
Exported single images and sequences can also be imported and evaluated again at the
appliance.
9.1 Export
The recordings of the appliance can be stored as single images or sequences to an exter-
nal medium.
9.1.1 Detailed Export

The detailed export is activated in the device default configuration. It allows the exact defi-
nition of the relevant images, sequences and tracks.
First step is the selection of the relevant single images and sequences. They are displayed
all together in an export list where several export options can be set.
The export list always refers to the current playback. The export list is erased if the current
playback mode is quit.
9.1.1.1 Selection
Proceed as follows in order to select the relevant single images or sequences:
¾¾ Enable the playback mode for the relevant camera.

¾¾ Search for the first image of the relevant sequence.
Export button
Fig. 9-1
¾¾ Click the Export button.
The Export dialog is displayed on the control panel.
¾¾ Select Sequence start.
¾¾ Search for the last image of the relevant sequence.
The Export dialog is displayed on the control panel.
¾¾ Select Sequence end.
¾¾ Click Cameras....
The Cameras dialog is displayed.
Fig. 9-2
¾¾ Select more cameras, of which the respective images to be exported.

¾¾ Repeat this procedure for each additional sequence to be added to the export list.
¾¾ Do the same for each frame to be added to the export list (Add image button).
If other tracks for export are relevant, you change tracks by clicking on the corresponding
camera button. Follow the same procedure as described above, to expand the export list.
¾¾ Finally, click the Export button.

¾¾ Click Export….
The List dialog is displayed.
The export list may be opened, closed and extended with a new selection anytime. But it is
erased if the current playback mode is quit.
9.1.1.2 Export List And Export Options

Single images and sequences are marked with different symbols in the export list.
A B C D
Fig. 9-3
A Back B Close dialog

C Next D Start export
E Delete entry
Change File Name

The file name of every element in the export list may be changed arbitrary.
¾¾ Click in the File name column of the relevant list item.

¾¾ Enter a new file name.
¾¾ Retain the extension *.264.
Delete Sequence or Image

All single images and sequences can be deleted from the export list separately.
¾¾ Select the relevant item from the export list.

¾¾ Click the Delete entry button.
¾¾ Note that no security check is performed.
Merge Sequences
The Merge Sequences option is only available if at least two sequences of one track are
overlapping. The corresponding function merges the single sequences to one sequence
without double images.
t1 t2 t3 t4 t5 t6
Track X
Export sequence 1
Export sequence 2
Export sequence 3
Total sequence
Fig. 9-4
¾¾ Click the Merge sequences button.
The function is effectuated immediately and the export list is actualised. Note that no secu-
rity check is performed.
Export as Sequence
The Export as sequence function is only available if the export list contains only images
and sequences of a single track. The corresponding function joins the single images and
sequences one after another. It created a total sequence with “leaps in time“. If sequences
are overlapping the total sequence will contain double images as well.
t1 t3 t2 B t4 t5 t6
Track X
Export sequence 1
Export sequence 1
Export sequence 1
Total sequence
t1 t3 t2 t4 t5 t6
B
¾¾ Enable the Export as sequence checkbox.

¾¾ Enter a name for the resulting total sequence.
Close Export List

With a click on the Close dialog button the export list is hidden and the playback mode dis-
played. The export list can be altered with a new selection of single images or sequences.
But it is erased if the current playback mode is quit.
Start Export
¾¾ Finally, click the Next button.
The Device dialog is displayed.
9.1.1.3 Export Medium And Start
Fig. 9-5
¾¾ First, select the export medium as Device.
If the export medium already contains files they is displayed in a list. Single (USB stick) or
all files (CD/DVD-RW) can be erased with a click on the delete button.
The export task’s basic data is displayed in the Information field. This particularly enables
a check of the required memory capacity.
If the Copy SMAVIA Viewing Client checkbox is activated this software is saved on the
export medium in addition to the images and sequences. It enables playback on a separate
Windows PC.
¾¾ Finally, click the Start export button.
The Export dialog is dispalyed.
¾¾ Select the check boxes to display the export details (Display log file).
¾¾ Click the Close button in order to close the dialog.
9.1.2 Simple Export

The appliance can be switched to a simplified export mode. Therefore the Simple export
option has to be activated in the Setup > System > Options dialog (see SMAVIA Record-
ing Server Preloaded “Configuration).
The user only has to select the first relevant image in the track. Starting with this point in
time the function will save approximately the same fraction of every track to the export
medium.
Proceed as follows in order to select the relevant image:
¾¾ Activate the playback mode.

¾¾ Select the relevant camera.
¾¾ Search the first image of the relevant sequence.
¾¾ Connect a export medium to the appliance.
The Export images dialog is displayed.
The export starts automatically. The List dialog is displayed.
Fig. 9-6
¾¾ Click the Next button.
Finally, the Export dialog is displayed:
Fig. 9-7
¾¾ Activate the checkboxes in order to display the export details.
The completion of the export is displayed by the message Export finished.
¾¾ Click the Close button in order to close the dialog.
9.2 Import
Single images and sequences can be imported and evaluated.
Modified images and sequences can not be evaluated with a device anymore. They do no
longer meet the LGC Forensics certificate’s requirements.
¾¾ Connect the medium with the appliance.

¾¾ Click Import in der menu bar.
The Device dialog is displayed.
¾¾ Select the relevant medium as Device.

¾¾ Select the relevant file.
¾¾ Confirm with the Start import button.
The Device dialog is closed. The evaluation can be made analogous to the evaluation of
a recorder track.
Exported single images and sequences can note be saved to the device HDD by import.
10 Erase Tracks
Images that have already been recorded can be erased at any time.
However, distinctions must be made between longplay, secure and saved tracks.
10.1 Erasing A Track

Proceed as follows in order to erase longplay or secure tracks:
¾¾ Activate the playback mode.

¾¾ Select the relevant camera / track.
Erase all images button

Fig. 10-1
¾¾ Click the Erase all images button.
All images saved in the track is erased.

The device will automatically switch to playback / live mode. Recording on this track is con-
tinued immediately if recording has been defined for the erased track.
10.2 Erasing Saved Tracks

Saved tracks are secure tracks that have been protected against overwriting.
Erasing such tracks results in a loss of the saved images. The disk space required for re-
cording will again be available for saving a secure track.
¾¾ Open the Track selection dialog.

¾¾ Select the Secure Tracks tab.
¾¾ Click Delete.
11 Reference Image Memory
The reference image memory is used for comparing image quality and camera angle with
revisions. It can then be determined whether the lens was adjusted or the physical position
of the camera changed.
The images saved at a specific point in time are called the reference image set.
11.1 Create New Reference Image Set

¾¾ Open the Track selection dialog via the corresponding button.
Track selection button

Fig. 11-1
¾¾ Select the Longplay Tracks tab.

¾¾ Select Reference.
¾¾ Click Open.
The Reference Image Memory dialog is displayed.
Fig. 11-2
¾¾ Click New.
¾¾ Enter a name.
The reference image set is created and displayed with date and time in the Memory Se‑
lection field.
The saved images of the cameras connected at this time are displayed in the Preview field.
If you want to create morce reference image sets, proceed as described above.
The storage capacity of the reference image memory is limited to 1000 images. This corre-
sponds to approx. 41 image sets with 24 connected cameras.
11.2 Comparison Reference Image To The Live Image

Open the Reference Image Memory dialog for comparison of a reference image set to
current images of a connected camera.
Fig. 11-3
¾¾ Select an image set in the Memory Selection field.

¾¾ Click View.
The images of the reference image set are displayed in the Preview field.
¾¾ Click on the image of the relevant camera in the Preview field.
The Reference Image Memory dialog disappears. The reference image is displayed as
maximized single split.
Fig. 11-4
Reference and Live allow you to toggle between the saved reference image and the cur-
rent image of the camera.
¾¾ Click Close.
The maximized single split disappears. The Reference Image Memory dialog is displayed
again.
11.3 Delete Reference Image Set

Since the storage volume of the reference image memory is limited, the oldest reference
image sets should be deleted.
¾¾ Select an image set in the Memory Selection field.

¾¾ Click View.
¾¾ Click Delete.
¾¾ Click OK.
12 System Messages
The protocols summarized as system messages cover user actions, results of the device
integrity tests (e.g. camera failure) and messages from the internal system surveillance
(e.g. hard disk or fan failure).
The logging of system messages is conducted automatically and can not be deactivated.
The ERROR LED on the device front side (SMAVIA appliance) indicates critical messages
(system integrity tests and internal system surveillance). In support of this the messages
may also be indicated by a warning dialog or sound.
System Messages Confirmation

The system messages warning dialog is displayed in every mode (sequencer / live, play-
back / live and playback).
Fig. 12-1 Warning dialog system messages
Filter System Messages

If the System Messages warning dialog is displaying messages related to different subjects
the corresponding filterbuttons will also be displayed. The appropriate filters can be acti-
vated with a click. This enables a clearly arranged and subject related display.
Hide Warning Dialog

The warning dialog can be hidden in the live and playback mode by any user.
The warning dialog is hidden for 30 seconds with a click on Suppress temporarily. It will
remain hidden even if a new event triggers a new system message meanwhile. The dialog
is displayed again after 30 seconds, independent from the current mode.
Confirm Warning Dialog

Users with access level 1, 2 or 3 can confirm the warning dialog provisionally with a click
on OK.
Thereby the warning dialog will not be displayed in live mode any longer. It also will not be
displayed if a user with access level 1 or 2 logs into playback mode.
This is different for a user with access level 3 or 4 (administrator, installer). If these logs
in the playback mode, the warning dialog appears again and displays all not definitively
confirm messages.
Final Confirmation
The final confirmation of the warning dialog can only be conducted by an administrator (ac-
cess level 3) with a click on OK. It is irrelevant if the dialog is displayed in live or playback
mode.
The ERROR LED (SMAVIA appliance) on the device front side indicates failures as long
as they exist.
This function is independent from the warning dialog.
A comprehensive evaluation and complete export of system messages is done in the con-
figuration of the appliance (see SMAVIA Recording Server Preloaded “Configuration”).
13 Info
The information dialog displays different information about the system and the software.
¾¾ Open the Info dialog via Setup > System > Info.
Recorder
The Recorder tab displays the version number of licensed cameras and serial numbers.
Fig. 13-1
Connected active cameras are displayed with a button and the camera number.
Licenses
The Licenses dialog displays all licensed functions of the system.
¾¾ Click Licenses.
Fig. 13-2
The license dialog is purely informational dialog about the equipment of the appliance and
provides no way to make activations.
Features that are not enabled are not integrated in the appliance or not enabled.
Service
The SW-Maintenance dialog displays all maintenance and access licenses of the system.
¾¾ Click Service.
Fig. 13-3
The software maintenance dialog is a pure information dialog on the software maintenance
and dial-licenses.
Versions
The Versions tab contains information about the versions of the components of the sys-
tem.
¾¾ Select the Versions tab.
Fig. 13-4
¾¾ Click Refresh in order to update the display.
Network Connections
On the Network tab active network connections are listed.
Here it can be seen which user accesses (IP address / host name) to the appliance at the
time of the query.
All connections that go beyond the DaVid Protocol are displayed (e.g. SMAVIA Viewing
Client).
¾¾ Select the Network tab.
Fig. 13-5
System Information
The System Information tab provides an overview of memory and processors.
¾¾ Select the System Information tab.
Fig. 13-6
Recording
The Recording tab includes information about each active channel recording time and the
video memory usage.
¾¾ Select the Recording tab.
Fig. 13-7 Recording dialog, example DMS 2400
Housekeeping
The Housekeeping tab summarizes the measured temperatures and speeds of the fans.
In addition, the status of the cover contact, sabotage contact and the motion detection is
displayed.
¾¾ Select the Housekeeping tab.
Fig. 13-8
Housekeeping Statistics
¾¾ Click the Statistics button on the Housekeeping tab.
Fig. 13-9
This dialog visualizes the history of the measured temperatures. Several checkboxes and
buttons allow filtering for external, internal and CPU temperatures and time period.
HDD-Status
The HDD Status tab provides an overview of the HDDs connected to the recorder. Defec-
tive HDDs are shown in red.
¾¾ Select the HDD Status tab.
Fig. 13-10 HDD Status dialog, example DMS 2400
USB Devices
This tab lists all USB devices that are connected to the USB bus of the appliance. Included
are internal as well as external devices.
¾¾ Select the USB Devices tab.
Fig. 13-11
Encoder Boards
This tab displays information about the encoder boards installed in the appliance.
¾¾ Select the Encoder Boards tab.
Fig. 13-12 Encoder Boards dialog, example DMS 2400
Power Supply
This tab displays information about the status of the power supplies. Switched off power
supplies are displayed in red.
Fig. 13-13 Power supply dialog, example IPS 2400
14 Browser
The device allows the display of live images and the evaluation of track with a web browser
via the network.
Note that
• this function is described in detail in the “WebConfig” documentation.
• different requirements can exist for the single display functions.
• an activation can be required for single display functions.
¾¾ Ensure that the PC/web browser can establish a connection to the device via Ethernet.
¾¾ Start the web browser.
¾¾ Enter the IP address of the device into the address bar of the web browser.
¾¾ Confirm the input.
The connection to the device is established.

The login dialog is displayed.
Fig. 14-1
¾¾ Enter the password and confirm with OK.
The WebConfig graphical user interface of the appliance is displayed.
Fig. 14-2
¾¾ Make the required settings.
Note therefore the documentation “WebConfig” Operation.
15 Switch Off Appliance
NOTICE
Data loss!
¾¾ Make sure that the appliance is properly shut down safely before switch-
ing off.
¾¾ Click Shut Down in the menu bar (see chapter “User Interface”).
The appliance shuts down and can be switched off using the power button.
Switching On And Off Again

After switching off via the power switch on the rear panel of the appliance must wait about
10 seconds until the appliance can be switched on again (removal of the bridging voltage).
Reboot
The appliance can be restarted without having the appliance must be switched off:
¾¾ Click Setup > System > Reboot.
The appliance reboots.

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1.3 Typographical Conventions

NOTICE indicates practices for preventing property damage, incorrect

Instructions are indicated by arrows ().

Expressions in bold/italics generally indicate a control element on the device (switches or

2.1 Appropriate Use

2.2 Performance Features

3 Sequencer / Live Mode

Fig. 3-1 Example display

¾¾ Please proceed as described below.

3.1 Change Split View

¾¾ Click the relevant button in order to switch the split view.

3.2 Split Functions

3.2.1 Multi Split Types

The context menu is displayed.

Fig. 3-3 Detail split view

¾¾ Select the required option (see below).

3.2.2 Single Split

The context menu of the single split is displayed.

¾¾ Select the required option (see below).

Number / Camera Name

¾¾ Click on a camera entry in order to activate the camera.

The camera is displayed in the single split.

3.3 Split Views CVBS Monitor

¾¾ Move the mouse pointer to the bottom of the monitor.

The task bar is displayed.

¾¾ Right-click the relevant split view.

The context menu for CVBS monitors is displayed.

¾¾ Select the required option.

The selected split view is enabled on the CVBS monitor.

A login is required for the playback / live mode

4.1 Group Login

The task bar with the Login button is displayed.

The Login dialog with a virtual keyboard is displayed.

¾¾ Enter the password.

¾¾ Confirm with OK.

The user interface is displayed.

4.2 User Login

The task bar with the Login button is displayed.

The Login dialog is displayed.

¾¾ Enter User name and password.

¾¾ Confirm with OK.

The user interface is displayed.

Live / playback splits Control panel

Selection split views Camera buttons

Function buttons Info window Playback control Function buttons

6 Playback / Live Mode

6.1 Split Views

Selection split views IP cameras

Selection split views analog cameras

The button of the current split view is highlighted in green.

¾¾ Select the relevant split view.

The split view is displayed.