C-MOR GP, User Manual

Page 1: ...User Manual Version 2 00 Instructions for C MOR Video Surveillance ...

Page 2: ... all over the world In case of technical problems or questions on installation and setup of C MOR please contact our hotline Please find more information on www c mor us or please see contact data in the appendix of this manual Before putting into operation The use of surveillance systems may be prohibited or regulated by law in certain countries C MOR has not only been developed for high performa...

Page 3: ...ge 21 3 1 3 Time Adjustment Page 21 3 1 3 1 Configuration Time Zone Page 22 3 1 4 Configuration Time Server Page 22 3 1 5 Activation Deactivation of Recordings Page 23 3 1 6 Adjust Storage Time Page 23 3 1 7 Automated Deletion of Oldest Recordings Page 24 3 1 8 Adjust Camera Configuration Page 24 3 1 9 User Administration Page 25 3 1 10 FTP Server Configuration Page 25 3 1 11 Image Size for Mobile...

Page 4: ...l Information Page 40 5 1 Disclaimer Page 40 5 1 2 Warranty Page 40 6 GNU Public License GPL Page 41 6 1 Preamble Page 41 6 2 Terms and Conditions for Copying Distribution and Modification Page 41 7 Appendix Contact Information Page 43 ...

Page 5: ...codices are required Most software DVD players like WinDVD or PowerDVD support these codices but it may be necessary to install the codec separately Windows is already equipped with these codices by the means of the Media Player Current versions of Linux derivatives also offer suitable movie players with correspondent codices We recommend the VLC Player for Macintosh Operating Systems Most suitabl...

Page 6: ...protected from demolition and theft Connect C MOR to the power supply using the power cable and to the network using the network cable 2 m The interface marked with the sticker ONLY FOR AUTHORIZED PERSONNEL is not suitable for network operating but only for maintenance use Please do not use that connection 1 4 Setup of Existing Network Connect LAN1 of C MOR with your network C MOR will be ready fo...

Page 7: ...nformation You can now start with the definition of the IP address Please follow the instructions below to define the required IP address Press to enter the main menu Then use the arrow keys up down to navigate to the menu item Network and select by pressing the key By using the arrow keys or select the menu item IP and again select by pressing the key By using the arrow key you can now choose the...

Page 8: ...Capacity of hard disk in In case the status exceeds 90 old recordings should be archived or deleted Average system load The three figures displayed show the average system load during the last minute the past 5 minutes and the past 15 minutes Current CPU and system load System uptime The running time of C MOR since the last restart This information can also be retrieved over the web interface of C...

Page 9: ...ed recordings View of live stream by camera Sensitivity of motion detection User administration distribution of rights creation of new user etc Call search and display old recordings either as video files or single frames Archiving of recordings FTP transfer of recordings to a server Deletion of recordings for the release of free disk space Integration of own cameras when supported by the system A...

Page 10: ...tions The WWW surface is divided into 6 web sides that are built on each other and individual pages for the corresponding camera 2 1 Start Page The start page consists of the menu in the upper section of the page the help menu on the left 6 camera live views and the reference to the camera functions On the start page you will find an overview of all functions for the operation and administration o...

Page 11: ...re you will be able to see a live image of your camera provided there is an active connection to it Furthermore on this page you have the possibility to play the recordings of the respective camera to save to get to the page where the camera can be configured and to view a live stream in a separate window ...

Page 12: ...Quick Start Page On the quick start page you are able to choose the size of the stream by clicking on the play button of the camera in question The live stream will then open and start playing in the requested size in a separate window ...

Page 13: ...e 13 2 3 Recordings Under the menu item Overview Recordings your recordings can be administrated Settings like start stop type deletion save via FTP and select individual recordings for deletion can be carried out on this page ...

Page 14: ...ou can define all important configuration settings in order to adjust C MOR to your requirements and ensure a smooth operation in your network The following sub chapters go into the details of the different configuration options mail yourdomain com mail yourdomain com 193 7 168 2 admin ...

Page 15: ...ng status information of C MOR Besides detailed information on system utilization used disk space and camera availability a large text window displays system status messages that can sent to the support by email in case of questions Using this help problems can be solved quickly and efficiently ...

Page 16: ...C MOR 6P User Manual Page 16 2 6 Display Recordings By clicking on the button you can display complete or selected recordings of a certain time period for the camera selected ...

Page 17: ...ther be played as a video or saved In order to carry out the requested action choose the number of scenes recorded so far that you want to play or save After clicking the browser will ask whether you would like to save or play all selected scenes Firefox Microsoft Internet Explorer ...

Page 18: ...will be executed concerning the data In such a case please check the manual of the browser in order to find out how to deactivate the function if desired Each recording that has been recorded due to motion detection also offers single frames of the event Please click on in order to get to the page where you can view the complete series of single frames and download them as a ZIP archive 2 8 Play R...

Page 19: ...fine storage time for recordings per camera User administration FTP backup of recordings Image width of mobile devices Setting standard language German or English System reboot The following sub chapters go into the details of the different configuration options 3 1 1 Change IP Settings Under Network Configuration the current network configuration of C MOR is displayed OK there the IP address of C...

Page 20: ...MOR can immediately be reached again In case the IP address has not been changed but a new IP gateway has been entered C MOR will confirm the changes as in the example below Please take your time when changing the IP address C MOR will immediately continue working under the new IP address Uncontrolled activation deactivation can lead to data loss and other failures ...

Page 21: ...is function there is the possibility to enter settings for the SMTP Authentication SMTP Authentication covers the incoming mail server user name and password that allow the sending of emails over the mail server of your provider Many email providers use this technology in order to ensure that the sender of an email is authentic 3 1 3 Time Adjustment Here it is possible to adjust time and date In o...

Page 22: ...configuration of the time for C MOR can be carried out The supported time protocol is Network Time Protocol NTP Please note When setting this option please make sure that the internet connection to the time server is always active In case the time server cannot be reached or delivers wrong data the time on C MOR will not be correct Examples for timeservers ntp 1 vt edu ntp 2 vt edu ...

Page 23: ...is is the same function as on the respective camera configuration page 3 1 6 Adjust Storage Time By setting the storage time it is defined after how many days C MOR recordings will be automatically deleted Deletions by C MOR are carried out at nighttime The deletion includes all types of recordings motion detection recordings single frames and fast motion recordings ...

Page 24: ...leted too early and important video material getting lost 3 1 8 Adjust Camera Configuration For each individual camera an own configuration page is available where parameters can be set In order to access that page please click on the button the requested camera and then the link Camera Configuration Please find more information on camera configuration in chapter 3 2 on page 29 In order to access ...

Page 25: ...R configuration The user with the user name demo cannot change his password himself This is a fixed setting by C MOR Thus this user is suitable for demonstration purposes and public access to videos 3 1 10 FTP Server Configuration By the use of the so called File Transfer Protocol FTP recordings can be automatically copied to a FTP server A FTP server can be a desktop PC with Windows operating sys...

Page 26: ... the user to set the image size of the live image Videos are always played in the size they have been originally recorded 3 1 11 1 Access with Mobile Devices In order to set up access to C MOR for your mobile devices please visit the following page https your IP address mobile By clicking on the link Settings the page for adjusting your personal settings will open up enabling you to define the nec...

Page 27: ... the cameras under mobile can be either displayed as freeze image with manual reload or as motion JPEG stream Here you are able to select the option requested This setting can also be adjusted under Settings on the start page of your mobile page please see graphics under Access with Mobile Devices ...

Page 28: ...English By using this menu item the standard language can be set which will then be used automatically as soon as you log into C MOR Alternatively it is possible to choose the language by clicking on the country flags top right in the menu By clicking on a window will pop up offering either to save or to open files In case the data has already been connected to a specific player the application wi...

Page 29: ...Page 29 3 1 13 System Restart In case of unexpected problems using this menu item can restart C MOR 3 1 14 System Shutdown In case you have to switch off C MOR due to administrative work please proceed under System Shutdown ...

Page 30: ... are recorded according to the defined frequency Record mode for fast motion recordings The interval for permanent record defines at what time and on what days a new recording should be started This value can be set for recordings to start e g hourly daily monthly every week on Sunday or every week on Monday Activation deactivation of single frame recording during motion detection Besides MPEG fil...

Page 31: ... quicker due to smaller files Display frames and changed pixels This parameter defines whether a frame will be displayed around the changed pixels or not This is very helpful when the threshold for the camera image is being set Display date and time in the camera image Feature for activating deactivating the display of time and date in the camera image Automatic email alarm during motion detection...

Page 32: ...en when a new recording is started Bit rate The bit rate factor defines the bandwidth that images will be transferred from the camera to C MOR The lowest value 2 is the fastest In case the size of the camera image is very high the bit rate has to be increased Otherwise the volume of the data might get too big for the creation of new videos and recordings cannot be effected At the same time a high ...

Page 33: ... then start a recording for the camera in question Image mask for the definition of the area of motion detection In case motion should not be detected within the complete camera image the area where motion should be detected white area can be defined by a black white mask The defined black area will not trigger motion detection The size of the image mask has to be identical to the size of the came...

Page 34: ...e recording of a camera is deactivated there will not be any saved video recordings of this camera Depending on the camera configuration in case of an activated camera permanent recordings and or motion detection is saved in individual files 3 2 3 Camera Configuration Integration of Existing Camera Under Adjust Camera Configuration you can define further settings for the individual cameras ...

Page 35: ...rate it by entering the IP address the port the user name and the password of your camera The same settings have to be done for the camera itself Under Configuration Camera Type you can select the camera type that is most suitable for your camera C MOR currently supports all cameras with the standard JPG and MJPG Currently supported models Axis 206 Axis 207 und Axis 207W wireless as well as Axis 2...

Page 36: ...fter that single camera options such as image rotation or maximum recording time can be defined The description of each setting can be found next to the respective option in the table On the same configuration page you are able to plan time controlled recordings Please click time and day when you would like to start the video surveillance Please carry out the settings in the table below for Time C...

Page 37: ...white areas The black white mask can be created as follows please start with creating a white image of the size of your camera resolution Those areas where no motion detection should be effected please add black layers Then please save the graphic as a JPG file and upload it to C MOR All black areas will then be ignored in terms of motion detection Please also see the information on the following ...

Page 38: ... changes of the network configuration In order to make the camera accessible for C MOR again you have to immediately enter all changes of the IP address the port or the user settings into the C MOR web interface under the item Configuration of the respective camera After changes in the camera configuration it might be possible that the camera has to be deactivated on the C MOR web interface for a ...

Page 39: ...justable per camera Sends recordings by email Automatic FTP backup for archiving data backup Internet remote access without additional software and without any software installation necessary on your PC Use of black white display masks for motion detection that can be freely defined and set according to your personal needs Integration of external switches for door alarm motion alarm temperature al...

Page 40: ...ies for any general or specific damages damages by side effects or consequential damages that result from the use or uselessness of the program including but not limited to loss of data erroneous data processing losses that have either to be covered by you or others or the inability of the program to work together with other programs even when the copyright owner or a third party was informed of t...

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Page 42: ... For example if a patent license would not permit royalty free redistribution of the Program by all those who receive copies directly or indirectly through you then the only way you could satisfy both it and this License would be to refrain entirely from distribution of the Program If any portion of this section is held invalid or unenforceable under any particular circumstance the balance of the ...

Page 43: ...22 Fax 49 74 71 93 01 99 92 Information on the Internet www c mor us www za internet de C MOR INC 23785 ELTORO RD 226 LAKE FOREST CA 92630 Support and Headquarters Tel 949 680 8979 Fax 949 713 1525 Support via E Mail info c mor us http www c mor us supportform pml VAT ID DE812900780 Commercial register Stuttgart HRB 420820 Management board Michael Reuschling Peter Steinhilber Instruction manual fo...