DML Recorder - Axel Technology
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1. TECHNOLOGY DESCRIPTION OF BASIC FUNCTIONS STATISTICS STATS WINDOW The STATS button opens the STATISTICS window showing all main recording parameters The window is refreshed every second Statistics Estimated rec lenght 46 68 days Current rec file size 4 33 MB Mux video codec info Divs 6 5 1 Codec 2 Logical CPUs Mus audio codec info MPEG Layer 3 44100 Hz Stereo 128 Kbps Current rec start time 19 05 2007 03 07 32 63 Next rec start time 139052007 04 00 00 Next reset device time Average data rate 0 23 bibs Instant datarate 0 19 Mb Mux status CAPTURE Mus video framez 1249 12490 Mus audio packets 312 43120 Mus total video frames 1249 1249 06 00 fps Mux total audio packets 312 7312 0 2 00 pps Current rec file name C Mediao 2007 05 19 01 07 25 00 00 00 Oral chi ANI ESTIMATED REC LENGHT lt shows the actual recording days This value is calculated at every second on the basis of Average Data Rate If the value is lower or higher than user preset in the alarm settings DML generates an alarm Normally under optimal operating conditions and VBR compression formats the estimated projected recording duration may be slightly longer than the target one CURRENT REC FILE SIZE lt shows the actual size of A V file being recorded MUX VIDEO CODEC INFO It show current video codec settings MUX AUDIO CODEC INFO It show current video codec settings CURRENT REC START TIME It displays the2. Based on XP PRO o s AC Main 220 110 V 50 60 Hz AXEL pag 4 Q SAFETY WARNINGS 3 SAFETY WARNINGS A correct installation and an optimum level setting are crucial for a good operating and the exploitation of all the equipment capabilities Please pay attention to the following notes The installation and servicing instructions in this manual are for use by qualified personnel only e Read All Instructions All safety and operating instructions must be read before operating the product They also must be retained for future reference as it contains a number of useful hints for determining the best combination of equipment settings for Yr particular application e Heed All Warnings All warnings on the product and those listed in the operating instructions must be adhered to e Heat This product must be situated away from any heat sources such as radiators or other products including power amplifiers or transmitters that produce heat e Power Sources This product must be operated from the type of power source indicated on the marking label and in the installation instructions If you are not sure of the type of power supplied to your facility consult your local power company Make sure the AC main voltage corresponds to that indicated in the technical specifications If a different voltage ex 110 115 VAC is available open the equipment closure and set the voltage switch on the main supply circuit located behind the AC so
3. 0 1 microseconds precision Positive numbers will DELAY this stream make it play later while negative numbers will ANTICIPATE it AXEL pag 32 TECHNOLO Q GENERAL CONFIGURATION CONFIG WINDOW AXEL pag 33 Q GENERAL CONFIGURATION CONFIG WINDOW 9 8 ALLARMS SETTINGS PETTO Minimum rec lenght in days 90 00 Maximum rec lenght in days 180 00 Inst datarate threshold Kb s 0 01 Video threshhald ll Video Error Timeout Sec 30 Audio thtreshhold dB u Audio Error Timeout Sec When th recording excede these limits it throws an allarm MINIMUM REC LENGHT It sets the mimumum threshold expressed in days of the recording total length IN DAYS according to available hard disk space o I MAXIMUM REC LENGHT It sets the maximum threshold expressed in days of the recording total length IN DAYS according to available hard disk space INSTANT DATARATE It sets the minimum threshold expressed in megabits per second for a valid THESHOLD Mb s instant Data Rate NS EEE eee It sets the minimum threshold for a valid video signal see also ALARM window NOTE the small gray field on the right shows the current video level VIDEO THRESHOLD in at the input f i the figure shows a current input level of 88 while threshold is set to 12 For perfect threshold tuning read out the background floor noise level with the video input disconnected or with the video source in fault co
4. 19 05 2007 19 05 2007 19 05 2007 19 05 2007 19 05 2007 19 05 2007 19 05 2007 19 05 2007 19 05 2007 19 05 2007 19 05 2007 19 05 2007 19 05 2007 19 05 2007 19 05 2007 19 05 2007 19 05 2007 19 05 2007 19 05 2007 19 05 2007 19 05 2007 19 05 2007 19 05 2007 19 05 2007 19 05 2007 19 05 2007 19 05 2007 Starting c Media o 2007 05 19 01 40 01 00 00 00 Dml Starting rec mux New start time LTC 03 40 09 52 Memory usage 66 536 KB New reset input device LTC time 20 05 2007 03 00 00 Stopping at LTC 04 00 00 User pressed Stop stoppin User pressed config Renaming C Media o 2007 05 19 01 40 01 00 00 00 Dm User pressed Config amp 0K User pressed End Audio error User pressed Yes Ending Ending RRR KKK KKK KKK KKK KKK KKK KKK KKK KKK KKK KKK KKK KKK Kee KK Ree Starting DML v 7 5 rev 3 Channel 1 mie drive info Initializing input device Auto Building graph Analyzing Filters Error setting mux audio codec parameters configuring Over lay Activating video wIndow User pressed Config User pressed Config amp 0K User pressed confi User pressed Config amp Load Config Audio error User pressed config amp Save Config User pressed Config Cancel Dee AT eats a One al AO ei arg 4 El When Windows Media Encoder is enabled in config menu this Icon opens the dialog window for checking encoder status as shown in next window AXEL pag 18 TECHNOLOG Q DESCRIPTION OF BASIC FUNCTIONS pag 16
5. 30 GENERAL CONFIGURATION CONFIG WINDOW Channel Shows the font configuration for on screen display Propriet MV Text Overla Filter Properties Histogram Load Save About W Enable Overlay Date Time Text Dml chi 19 05 2007 04 32 23 2 GMT Font properties Size 12 Typeface Bold 45 Shadow offset 1 Colours CONFIGURE Foreground Background E cia Shadow Margins Horizontal 0 Vertical 0 Relative position f Absolute position f Upper Left Upper Right C Lower Left Lower Right Use DS reference Enabled disable Microsoft refernce clock Use only for debug purposes EXTRA clock Subtitle DVD Enable Disable DVD subtitles into the AVI file pag 31 TECHNOLOG GENERAL CONFIGURATION CONFIG WINDOW 9 7 AUDIO SETTINGS Audio Settings Codec udio Codec CODEC Codec Audio Volume EXTRA Audio shift MPEG Layer 3 49000 Hz Stereo 129 Kbps Audio shift Set the audio codec and its properties Set the recording volume Propriet LEAD Audio Volume Filter Volume settings About Volume Control Mute 10 Set the audio shiift Propriet Stream Shifter by Trombettworks StreamShifter Stream Shifter 1 00 Beta by Trombettworks http www trombettworks com Freeware Sources might be available at www trombettworks com No warranties Shift this stream by DI milliseconds 0 nanoseconds decimals allowed up to
6. Recorder from applying the luminance control to permanent image elements such as station Logos or Time Stamping labels The Recorder analyzes Vu Meter activity either Right or Left and generates an ERROR in the event there are no audio peaks beyond a stated audio threshold for more than the specified time in the alarm settings window DML Recorder analyzes if there is any disk activity on Media drive Otherwise an alarm is issued Id the storage is to small to contain the minimum days of recording specified in the alarm settings window an alarm is issued This alarm has memory and to clear the error the Clear storage button is to be pressed Recording stops automatically is Q AXEL pag 20 TECHNOL OC DESCRIPTION OF BASIC FUNCTIONS ESTIMATED DAYS REC INSTANT DATA RATE INPUT DEVICE BEEPER ACTIVE CLEAR STORAGE ERROR ALARM SETTINGS EMAIL RECIPIENTS SMTP SERVER NAME TEST EMAIL SMS PHONE NUMBER MODEM COM PORT TEST SMS corresponding parameter is set in the Config window When OK indicates the average A V Data Rate does not exceed the parameters set in the alarm settings window both for minimum and maximum days range When OK indicates that current instant datarate is above threshold specified in alarm settings window Indicates that input capture device has been initialized correctly When OK the Beeper built in into the Control Panel is enabled This Beeper sounds as soon an Alarm no matter of
7. a day the element will run cycling on the selected weekday AXEL pag 39 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS 11 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS e Operating System Microsoft Windows 2000 Professional VIDEO Specifications Recording Format MPEG 1 MPEG 2 MJPEG MPEG 4 e DIVX Compressed Data Rate Variable and user settable Frame Rate 30 fr sec NTSC 25 fr sec PAL Video Standards PAL B G PAL M PAL N NTSC NTSC 44 NTSC c TV Video formats PAL 640 x 480 AUDIO Specifications Recording Format MPEG1 Layer III Other Specifications AXEL Sat Time Synchronizer for date and time synchronization with GPS Lan Card 100 Mbit sec PCI Card RJ 45 connector Recording searching viewing software running on Windows CREA 98SE NT 2000 XP Satellite Receiver Sat Time Synchronizer Power Suppl 5V provided by the PC power supply Height 100 mm Dimensions Wide 65 mm Depth 38 mm Weight 240g 12 WARRANTY The manufacturer offers a 1 year ex works warranty Do not open the equipment The warranty shall be voided if any of the warranty seals are broken The manufacturer shall not be liable for damage of any kind deriving from or in relation to incorrect use of the product AXEL pag 40 Q
8. and settings e Automatic overwriting of oldest A V files after the set logging period has expired e Variable compression quality factor e Multichannel recording e Totally maintenance free e Avoids all problems related to mechanical video recorders Time Lapses such as tapes consumption cassette replacement long time to access recordings low A V quality low quality still images etc e Image Time Stamping from GPS receiver supplied e System status shown on dedicated Control Panel optional e Composite S VHS video and RF inputs e Auto diagnostic software tools e Ip streaming in Windows Media Format e Alarm notification via email or SMS opcioanl GPRS modem required e Instant access and playback of recorded contents from any remote computer running DML Player application free of charge e Multiple searching criteria of recorded contents by time by date etc e Superimposing of recording date amp time on played contents e Capability to reproduce video on external Pal or NTSC monitors e DML monitor software for remote monitoring of multichannel systems AXEL pag s Q INTRODUCTION TO DML SYSTEM depending on the video card installed on the Pc running the DML Player Optionals Supervisor for automatic alarms management and system recovery source switching spare unit activation serial and GPI controls etc BASIC TECHNICAL DATA Video Input PAL NTSC Audio formats Stereo Mono Full frame rate
9. its type is generated To mute the Beeper press the encoder rotative control on the Control Panel When a Storage too small error is issued error is retained even is datarate lowers under the acceptable threshold Press this button to reset error status Opens the Alarm settings Window to let user configure all alarm threshold parameters Insert all email addresses to be advised when an alarm up rises Recipients should be separated by the sign Specify the name of the SMTP server to be used to send email notifications Press this button to instantly send an email to the specified recipients for testing purposes Specify the cellular phone number to which alarm notifications will be sent Specify the com port to which the GPRS modem optional is connected Press this button to instantly send a SMS to the specified phone number for testing purposes AXEL pag 21 Q GENERAL CONFIGURATION CONFIG WINDOW 9 GENERAL CONFIGURATION CONFIG WINDOW Path for recordings C Media Path for status and logs C Status ndLogs Language English GM Stop Rec atthe hour sec 000 Channel ID Dm chi Stop Rec every n minutes Start recording automatically i Stop Rec size in MB Rec file type E RE Disable video preview window Stop Rec if storage too small Control panel com port None gl Reset input Sunday MN Wild streaming port Streaming bitrate 100 L Input Devices Video Settings Alarm Settings Cro
10. starting time of current recording By default the DML Recorder creates a new file at the beginning of each hour opening at XX 00 00 and closing at XX 59 59 where XX indicates the hours Further settings on recording start are available from the CONFIG window see relevant Section AXEL pag 1 TECHNOLOG Q DESCRIPTION OF BASIC FUNCTIONS NEXT REC START TIME NEXT RESET DEVICE TIME AVERAGE DATA RATE INSTANT DATA RATE MUX STATUS CURRENT REC FILE NAME MUX VIDEO FRAMES MUX AUDIO PACKETS MUX TOTAL VIDEO FRAMES MUX TOTAL AUDIO PACKETS SHOW ENCODER CALCULATOR Q It shows the start time of next recording file according to settings done in the CONFIG window By default the DM Recorder creates a new file at the beginning of each hour opening at XX 00 00 and closing at XX 59 59 where XX indicates the hours It show the date and time the input device will be reset This setting depends on the parameters in the config window A reset of the input device is suggested periodically every month or two to reset Windows memory and close completely capture process It shows the overall Data Rate audio video being transferred on disks It is refreshed at every second on the basis of size of file being recorded and of recording start time On the basis of average datarate total disk capacity is calculated and if out of alarm parameters an alarm will be issued Alarms are issued after 10 minutes of
11. Every time recording task is resumed a new A V file is created Clicking on the button when in Rec mode issues a SWITCH command which forces a new file to be created and the old one to be closed It stops recording Every time the Recorder stops the current A V file being recorded is closed When recording is stopped REC button colour is pink light red It opens a dedicated mask STATISTICS which shows the current status of main recording parameters see relevant Section The STATS button can be pressed while recording is engaged The ALARM label blinks and changes its size whenever one or multiple problems are detected If ALARM label size is constant and it doesn t blink the Recorder runs properly The ALARM button recalls a dedicated window that displays the current status of main system parameters see relevant Section It opens the dialogue mask for general system configuration The CONFIG button is enabled only when recording is stopped It opens the recording scheduler window with the purpose of enabling automatic stop and start of dml recording according to date and time file of the dml recorder As shwn in the next window File Edit Format View 19 05 2007 234252 Error setting mux audio codec parameters 19 05 2007 39 56 configuring Over lay 19 05 2007 2 39 56 Activating video wIndow 19 05 2007 39 58 Auto Starting Rec 19 05 2007 19 05 2007 19 05 2007 19 05 2007 19 05 2007 19 05 2007
12. IPTION OF BASIC FUNCTIONS 8 3 ALARMS ALARM WINDOW Email SMS Reboot Emal SMS Reboot M GPS signal Ok E Estimated days rec Ok E video input 0k tarate Ok E Audio input Error E Input device Ok E Disk activity Ok E Beeper active Ok Storage too small lear Storage error Alarm Settings Email recipients SMS phone number SMTP server name Modem Com port The ALARM window which is displayed when pressing the ALARM button on the main screen shows the status OK or ERROR of basic DML Recorder operating elements according to following table which also serves as simple troubleshooting guide GPS SIGNAL VIDEO INPUT AUDIO INPUT DISK ACTIVITY STORAGE TOO SMALL When OK the GPS signal recovered by Sat Time Synchronizer receiver is strong enough to get a valid time reference The ERROR condition corresponds to having Red and Yellow lights on traffic light Icon on Sat Time Synchronizer control software When OK the video signal at the DML input is Valid The DML Recorder checks Luminance level of one pixel out of eight on the image at the input every 5 seconds If all Pixel luma value stays under the specified threshold and for the specified time as in set in the alarm settings window the input video signal is considered absent The parameter Safe Guard Area alarm settings window defines the image area where the control is applied as a horizontal band on the video window This way You may prevent the
13. NOLO Q pag 36 9 10 LOAD CONFIGURATION Load a configuration file per x Je gt lt oi DML Recorder Source i 3 Organize gt 589 Views gt fi New Folder oe ey pe ae Name Date modified Type E Recent Places Filter Graphs si di Pics F Documents de Setup ME Desktop amp DMLini pe Computer EA DML2 ini Pictures 9 DML3 ini I Music Ek Sched ini y Recently Changed s Translate ini Searches Ji Public Folders gt ciai Open le comal 9 11 SAVE CONFIGURATION Save the current configuration to a file Save As A lt DML DML Recorder Source y File name Save as type DML Config files ini Browse Folders pag 37 RECORDINGS SCHEDULER 10 RECORDINGS SCHEDULER DML recorder schedule allows automatic STOP and START of recordings according to specified date and time 12 30 00 All days 14 15 00 i All days 19 35 00 All days 21 00 00 Mon Tue Wed Fri Sat Sun 23 45 00 Thu 220000 Start All days 03 00 00 All days Delete In the list on left all saved schedulers are shown 10 1 ADD MODIFY A SCHEDULER ELEMENT Scheduler Element All days Monday Tuesday wednesday Thursday Calendar Friday Saturday Sunday The recordings or the end can be activate in two ways AXEL pag 38 TECHNOLOG Q RECORDINGS SCHEDULER e lf you select Calendar the element will run once on the selected day e If you select
14. ONTROL PANEL CONNECTIONS CONTROL PANEL ESAS ES E E E ES ES o oko fo olo aD EDO Do a pol LL Oloo f FIN TO AN FIN TO AN 25 9 O Fig 4 diagram of connections for Sat Time Synchronizer GPS receiver and Control Panel The picture shows connections of DML rear panel to Sat Time Synchronizer GPS RECEIVER and Control Panel optional by means of 9 poles serial cable supplied Audio video connections are not shown as they could differ depending on the actual hardware configuration and installed options of Yr machine Please connect the Sat Time Synchronizer and the Control Panel unit with DML machine turned OFF Do not alter in any way the DML configuration and do not add or remove hardware software components without Axel Technology written permission Proper DML operation is guaranteed ONLY with the hardware software configuration present at the shipment No authorized modifications to DML causes warranty to be void and can yield to improper operation pag 8 TECHHOLOC gt DML RECORDER INSTALLATION 5 2 VIDEO CONNECTIONS The video INPUT supports either S Video or Composite video signals Pal NTSC standards Video connections e Composite plug connect the video source to the Composite video input through a good quality cable 75 ohm impedance e Super Video plug connect the video source to the SVHS video input 4 PIN connector through a suitable cable e
15. S Video connector pin out Pin Name Description_ _ _ A E i Ground Y Ground C Intensity Luminance Color Chrominance e RF plug connect the antenna source to the RF input through a good quality cable 50 ohm impedance Please provide highest quality video signals as the low quality ones might seriously affect DML operation Whenever the DML Player computer is equipped with video board featuring Pal or Ntsc video output f i Matrox G550 ATI Graphics card You may monitor on external TV equipment the Video signal at the input loopback or passhrough function Playback of recorded contents is achievable on external PCs running DML Player application 5 3 AUDIO CONNECTIONS e Audio in plug connect the audio source to the audio input through a good quality cable 5 4 NETWORK CONNECTIONS The DML Recorder is equipped with Network Card with TCP IP installed The connection with one or more DML Player PCs may be achieved through direct link crossed cable or through Hub Switch not crossed cable For DML Recorder and DML Player networking refer to skilled technician or to the network Administrator TCP IP protocol is also used to control the DML Recorder from remote providing Rec Stop commands over the network AXEL pag Q DML RECORDER INSTALLATION 5 5 SAT TIME SYNCHRONIZER GPS RECEIVER optional The GPS receiver Sat Time Synchronizer by AXEL TECHNOLOGY must always be connect
16. User Manual Rel 1 5 DML Recorder Digital Video Logger Y AXE TECHNO LOG Via Caduti Di Sabbiuno 6 F e 40011 Anzola Emilia e Bologna e Italy 39 051 736555 e Fax 39 051 736170 e mail info axeltechnology com e web site www axeltechnology com TABLE OF CONTENTS 1 TABLE OF CONTENTS tT WOME PP UCI ON IN osito aaa 2 2 INTRODUCTION T DML SYSTEM loco ari 3 OF SAFETNAVARNINGSiccan aa oa 5 EXAMPLE OF DME SYSTEMS atris a aTa 6 5 DME RECORDER INSTALLA MON asino 8 5 1 SAT TIME SYNCHRONIZER AND CONTROL PANEL CONNECTIONS 8 52 VIDEO CONNEC TIONG setter osado aio 9 9 9 AUDIOCONNECTIONS lea 9 54 NETWORK CONNEGCGTONS cornea 9 5 5 SAT TIME SYNCHRONIZER GPS RECEIVER ai aadatan piai 10 5107 CONTROEPANEL eda 10 6 SAT TIME SYNCHRONIZER POSITIONING sv 11 61 INTRODUCTION estasiata 11 6 2 SAT TIME SYNCHRONIZER POSITIONING 11 0 5 INSTALLATION WARNING Sorolla lirica 11 7 DML RECORDER BASIC OPERATING PRINCIPLES 0oocccccnnncccccconccnnnnncnononcccnnnnononononccnnnnnonononannnnnnnnononans 13 8 DESCRIPTION OFBASIC FUNG TIONS gt rece 14 8 1 DESCRIPTION OF MAIN WINDOW CONTROLS 15 82 STATISTICS STATS WINDOW ssl 17 8 3 DML RECORDER NAME FILE DESCRIPTION oooooccccnnnncccccncccnncnccnocoonccnonononononononcnnnnnnnononeninnnnnos 19 8 4 ALARMS ALARM WINDOW stan 20 9 GENERAL CONFIGURATION CONFIG WINDOW 22 O AEZSETURIWIZARD ec
17. ality depend on various factors such as video digitizing size framerate codec properties and quality of incoming signal Computer CPU needs to be adeguate especially for multichannel configurations The amount of recording days i e the target recording duration as required by the customer is entered in the alarm parameters window but essencially depends only on codec settings datarate and available disk space A separate disk partition different from OS partition is suggested since DML will fill up almost completely the media target disk s During the capture process Dml automatically monitors the average Data Rate A V and calculates the projected recording time on the basis of Hard Disk capacity i e Archive capacity In the event the number of minimum or maximum recording days cannot be satisfied at the present datarate an error message will inform the operator about parameter mismatch All alarms may also be notified by email or SMS optional GPRS modem is required AXEL pag 13 Q DESCRIPTION OF BASIC FUNCTIONS 8 DESCRIPTION OF BASIC FUNCTIONS The DML Recorder application can be launched from the Pc desktop by clicking the relevant icon Installshield will automatically add an automatic start of the application in the Windows startup menu Once launched the DML Recorder will automatically start recording according to settings made in the CONFIG mask The main Recorder window reproduces the video source a
18. ation It is the extension of A V files created by the Recorder The chosen extension must match the audio video coding formats IF storage is too small for the selected days duration capturing process is stopped automatically to preserve recordings Reset hardware device at the selected time interval Resetting input device stops capturing for 15 20 seconds and resets application memory usage A input device reset is suggested every month or two When selected DML Recorder creates a new file at the beginning of each hour opening at XX 00 00 and closing at XX 59 59 where XX indicates the hours This is the recommended operating mode pre set by default The following numeric entry defines a recording preroll to compensate capture delays For multichannel configurations a different negative value is suggested so switch is never at the same time When selected allows to set the max duration of each recording file When selected allows to set the max size of each recording file This may be proven useful when creating files for removable supports such as CD ROM and DVDs If selected the preview window is not shown on main window less CPU USAGE Specifies the com port for DML control panel If checked it enables the video streaming on selected port normally 8080 the one used by internet Sets the video stream bitrate AXEL pag 23 Q GENERAL CONFIGURATION CONFIG WINDOW 9 1 EZ SETUP WIZARD EZSetup is a wiza
19. cket e Power Cord Protection Power supply cords must be routed so that they are not likely to be walked on nor pinched by items placed upon or against them Pay particular attention to the cords at AC wall plugs and convenience receptacles and at the point where the cord plugs into the product e Clean only with dry cloth Use only with a cart stand tripod bracket or table specified by the manufacturer or sold with the apparatus When a cart is used use caution when moving the cart apparatus combination to avoid injury from tip over e Lightning For added protection for this product during a lightning storm or when it is left unattended and unused for long periods of time unplug it from the AC wall outlet and the audio connections This will prevent damage to the product due to lightning and power line surges e Installation Configuration and installation should only be carried out by a competent installation engineer e Cabling Using high quality wires well protected Make sure the cable integrity e Equipment design This manual images could differ a bit from the equipment actual design This symbol alerts you to the presence of dangerous voltage inside the closure voltage which may be sufficient to constitute a risk of shock Do not perform any servicing other than that contained in the operating instructions Refer all servicing to qualified personnel The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is intended to a
20. ecking encoder status This button opens the DML recorder calculator window as described in dedicated section AXEL pag 18 DESCRIPTION OF BASIC FUNCTIONS 8 2 DML RECORDER NAME FILE DESCRIPTION The name of DML Recorder files contains various information concerning their status date and time of creation duration and Recorder name The file name format is as following OX YYYY MM DD hh mm ss HH MM SS XXXXXX yyy Where O X The x mark indicates the file has been correctly created header is complete and denotes a VALID recording The o mark indicates an improperly created file header uncompleted YYYY MM DD Recording date in the extended format YEAR MONTH DAY hh mm ss Recording start time time of file creation HH MM SS File duration in HOURS MINUTES SECONDS This field is updated when closing the file XXXXXX It shows the DML Recorder name or Channel ID yyy File extension as stated in the CONFIG mask All fields are separated by double space NOTE the time of recording start is expressed in GMT format Greenwich Mean Time UTC Universal Time Conversion as this format is Day light season invariant The DML Recorder appends to each A V file a 19 Byte field containing all data duration start time and data etc associated with the file itself This way even if the file is renamed the DML Player can always identify files to be played and recover their time data information AXEL pag 19 Q DESCR
21. ed to DML EVEN IF SATELLITE SIGNAL IS VERY WEAK OR NOT AVAILABLE On request AXEL TECHNOLOGY provides 30 mt cable for easier receiver positioning The receiver must be firmly connected to DML rear panel as shown on Picture 4 The improper connection of GPS Receiver generates an ALARM in the ALARMS window In the event of ALARM please make sure the Sat Time application is installed configured and running If the STS is not correctly receiving the related indication is showed on the DML Recorder main window When the STS is not receiving DVL runs using its internal Bios clock 5 6 CONTROL PANEL optional The Control Panel unit is an optional external unit which shows DML operating status along with current time and date included possible alarms The Control Panel is equipped with a mutable Buzzer for more effective signalling of Alarms The Control Panel is connected to the DML Recorder via a supplied serial cable Please refer to Fig 4 INPUT INTERFACE SYSTEM MONITOR pag 10 TECHNOLOG SAT TIME SYNCHRONIZER POSITIONING 6 SAT TIME SYNCHRONIZER POSITIONING 6 1 INTRODUCTION a 3 The GPS module receives data from various satellites belonging to the Global ne Positioning System GPS a satellite based locating and navigating system that allows a user to determine his exact position on earth E E GPS satellites also transmit time data with extremely high precision AXEL Sat SR Time Synchronizer acquire
22. guration depends on standards in use and are specific for each country Sometimes it is necessary to specify an equivalent country code since not all countries are correctly catalogued For PAL use 49 Germany or 44 Great Britain 9 5 Video Size This button will initialize video input device to specified Video Size framerate and color space This will reset input device continue A DML Recorder Flease select stream resolutions usually RGBe4 JE A e Tn Pn locke oo l Propriet Pin Stream Format Video Format Compression Video Standard NTSC_M Frame Rate 25 000 E I Frame Interval l z zl P Frame Interval Quality pag 29 TECHNOLOG GENERAL CONFIGURATION CONFIG WINDOW 9 6 VIDEO SETTINGS Video Settings video Lodec Dix 6 5 1 Codec 2 Logical Rd Fileds type Test Overlay Default Date and Time Date and Time GMT label Tuner Frequency DML Channel ID Text Extra Use DIS Reference Clock Dvd subtitles in Als CODEC Codec video Set the video codec and its properties FIELDS Set the fields type for interlaced modes TYPE ype perau Calo Enable Disable the standrad overlay and time Date and time Enable Disable date and time Tuner OVERLAY frequency Enable Disable the tuner frequency if available Text Enable Disable a custom text GMT Label Enable Disable the GMT Label ID DML Enable Disable the DML Channell id label QAXEL pag
23. latanti 24 92 INPUTDEVICE Srne e a e r 27 A e a a a eee ee ee ere ee 29 gA VDEOSETINGS lee 31 g5 AVDIO SETFUNGS zerean a ee ene ee ee er eee 33 96 MABLARMS SE TTIN O Sacnicte ee eee ee ee eee 34 Ir CALCULATOR tra setos pros esteis illes 34 9 09 LOAD CONFIGURATION arte 34 99 SAVE CONFIGURATION rc 34 10 RECORDINGS SCHEDULER ibra 34 10 1 INSERIMENTO MODIFICA SINGOLA PROGRAMMAZIONE i 34 11 GRAPH CONFIGURATION WINDOW Errore Il segnalibro non definito 12 WATCHDOG liu eli ela ibi Errore Il segnalibro non definito 13 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS wire hee es eee ee ee eee 34 14 WARRANT A Pe A E a 34 AXEL pag 2 Q INTRODUCTION TO DML SYSTEM 2 INTRODUCTION TO DML SYSTEM e Reliable and field proven for continuous digital recording 24 hours 7 days a week e User friendly and convenient to operate for optimum utilization of all features e MPEG 1 MPEG 2 MJPEG MPEG 4 DIVX recording formats Several additional formats available on request e Matches the need for logging of TV emissions broadcasting or advertising certification as required by the laws in force in many countries e Suitable also in other areas of activity such as surveillance technical monitoring and close circuit video cameras for patrol systems e User definable log periods 1 week 1 month 3 months etc e Low medium or high recording resolution quality even at broadcast quality according to the actual configuration
24. lert the user to the presence of important operating and maintenance servicing instructions in the literature accompanying the appliance AXEL pag Q EXAMPLE OF DML SYSTEMS 4 EXAMPLE OF DML SYSTEMS Bb GPS SATELLITE ay gt DI Tri DML Server TV PAL NTSC SIGNAL AT W T i pu A DVD CD WRITER b PRINTER Fig 1 Overview of a DML system The Pc running the DML Player software is networked to the DML server i e the DML Recorder If that Pc features a video board with Pal or Ntsc outputs You may reproduce DML contents on regular Tv monitors or record them on external video tapes Through DVD or CD writers optional DML contents may also be exported on those mobile storage devices and reproduced on consummer home players The printer allows for printing of selected video frames E SS DML Player DML Server i JA DML Player N D DML Player Fig 2 One DML Recorder is networked with three PCs running DML Player software TECHNOLOG Q AXEL pa EXAMPLE OF DML SYSTEMS DMI Serve AE I nor TTT TT TO CITT SIIT RETI ETTI ATT AEREA DML Server AO ARPA AAA AA AAA AAA ERA AAA AE aros DML Player DML Player DML Player Fig 3 Two DML Recorder are networked with two PCs running DML Player software TECHNOLOGY pag 7 DML RECORDER INSTALLATION 5 DML RECORDER INSTALLATION 5 1 SAT TIME SYNCHRONIZER AND C
25. lly yes If you want to install DirectX click on YES If you don t have directx installed on your PC DML Recorder will not work 2 4 Do you want to install DivX usually yes f you want to install DivX codec click on YES DivX is used for encoding Media files and is DML recorder preferred codec AXEL pag 25 TECHNOLO Q GENERAL CONFIGURATION CONFIG WINDOW 3 4 Do you want to install Windows Media Encoder usually yes If you want to install Media Encoder click on YES This software is used by DML Recorder to make video streaming over IP EN EX DML Recorder ant to install Ultra NC usually fi If you want to install ULTRA Vnc click on YES With this software you can control DML from a remote PC via LAN or internet DML Recorder Remember to set video and audio datarate in codec confiquration to match recording lenght Remeber to adjust all codec settings to match desired number of days recording Reboot PC At the end of the wizard the system will reboot pag 26 TECHNOLOG GENERAL CONFIGURATION CONFIG WINDOW 9 2 INPUT DEVICES In put Devices id Video Input device AVerMedia BDA Analog Captu REY Video pin Acquisizione Audio Audio input device AVerMedia BDA Analog Captu MA Audio Pin Acquisizione Audio Logger Orly Audio Preview ME Screen logo for audio logger Extra Crossbar AVerMedia BDA Analog bar E Tuner AVerMedia BDA Analog TY T EJ C
26. nd shows the input audio level on Vu Meters It is recommended to adjust the audio source volume so that meters never hit the red zone n i a Drol chi 1905 2007 04 27 45 2 GMT DML Recorder v 5 1 Channel 1 19052007 04 22 45 Real rec 6 27 days At the bottom three fields display main data related to recording The first filed at the top is active when lunching the DML Recorder application and notify about loading of filters and software components for DML Recorder operation lt also displays error messages in the event of malfunctioning Double clicking this field opens the LOG window The second field show current time and date Time information is derived from Pc clock which is kept updated from the GPS time signal The third field on the right side displays the target recording days as set by the user and the real recording duration switched as calculated second by second on the basis of the actual compressed video bit rate Real recording duration will be equal or longer than the target duration AXEL pag 14 TECHNOLOG Q DESCRIPTION OF BASIC FUNCTIONS 8 1 DESCRIPTION OF MAIN WINDOW CONTROLS It runs recording In particular recording is on when REC button colour is bright red while it is stopped i e the STOP button has been pressed when REC button colour is pink light red Recording is by default engaged when launching the Recorder see also the CONFIG mask for further settings
27. ndition and set the video threshold at that level VIDEO ERROR TIMEOUT It sets the timeout for Video presence alarm After the specified number of SEC seconds if video level is always below threshold an alarm will be issued It defines on each frame the image area where the Luminance control is PATE sii applied See also ALARM window Video Input item It sets the minimum threshold for a valid audio signal see also ALARM window NOTE the small gray field on the right shows the current video level at the input f i the figure shows a current input level of 90 while threshold is set to 80 For perfect threshold tuning read out the background floor noise level with the audio input disconnected or with the audio source in fault condition and set the audio threshold at that level AUDIO THRESHOLD AXEL pag 34 TECHNOL OC Q AUDIO ERROR TIMEOUT It sets the timeout for audio presence alarm After the specified number of SEC seconds if audio level is always below threshold an alarm will be issued AXEL pag 35 Q 9 9 CALCULATOR The calculator is a useful tool used to calculate recording size according to bitrate and available space Bitrate Calculator di Target rec lenght in days Total drive capacity in GB di Expected data rate in Mbs Video Mbs Audio Kbs To find the result just select which parameter you want to block than set the others parameters AXEL TECH
28. puter is off pag 11 TECHINOLOG SAT TIME SYNCHRONIZER POSITIONING e The receiver is protected against small water drops but it is NOT water proof If located outside do NOT expose to rain and do not place in roof places which could water filled in the event of strong rain Recommended position is close to walls or under protective roofs e Do not expose to direct sun rays e Do not expose to any acid substance or other unusual environmental conditions e Warranty does not cover damage caused by improper use of the unit AXEL pag 12 DML RECORDER BASIC OPERATING PRINCIPLES 7 DML RECORDER BASIC OPERATING PRINCIPLES DML is a 24 7 non stop AV recorder DML captures audio and video using any Windows Directshow input device and stores the information in files on hard disk using any audio and video software codec Recordings are segmented into 1 hour files usually until hard disk is full and then oldest files are automatically replaced by new ones Common configuration implement DivX codec for video and MP3 codec for Audio producing industry standard files which can be distributed to many electronic devices such as home DVD players handheld devices ecc DML works on Windows XP SP2 operating system and is optimized for non assisted automatic operation A special Mux switching technology assures that no video or audio frames are lost between consecutive files The bit rate and the audio video compression qu
29. rd which will guide you to the DMLRecorder configuration Select the language for the application Welcome to EZ D configure DML WARNING all parameters will be overwritten Choose drive for recordings Select the drive where you want to save recordings It is C Fixed Hard Disk Notrecommended B recommended not to choose the operating system drive Select log type audio or audio video Select the video device used as input Choose audio capture device Select the audio device used as input AverMedia BDA Analog Capture pag 24 GENERAL CONFIGURATION CONFIG WINDOW Video input device Video pin Audio input device AVerM edia BDA Analog Captulieg Audio Pin Acquisizione I Audio Logger Only II Audio Preview I Screen logo for audio logger The EZsetup wizard shows the general input device configuration Extra Usually no modifications are necessary Crossbar AVerMedia BDA Analog Tuner AVerMedia BDA Analog TW 1 Custom advanced users Custom input configuration Stop Filter Confirm capture device settings Confirm parameters Select minimum amount of days you want to log Maximum amount automatically is set to double this value Do you wantto install applications usually yes Specify whether to install suggested applications If this is a multichannel configuration installation of these application is necessary only for first channel 1 4 Do you want to install Directx usua
30. recording to let average parameters stabilize It shows the overall Data Rate audio video being transferred on disks It is refreshed at every 5 seconds on the basis of size of file being recorded in the last 5 seconds An alarm will be issued if value goes below Instant Data Rate Threshold specified in alarm settings It show status of the capturing engine It shows the complete name and path of file being recorded It is the same name shown in the archive see next Paragraph It shows the current count for the video frames passed to the encoder of the current file It shows passed rejected dropped frames Rejected and dropped frames are symptom of unhealthy system or configuration It shows the current count for the audio packets passed to the encoder of the current file It shows passed rejected dropped frames Rejected and dropped frames are symptom of unhealthy system or configuration It shows the current count for all the video frames passed to the encoder since the last input device reset It shows passed rejected dropped frames Rejected and dropped frames are symptom of unhealthy system or configuration It shows the current count for all audio packets passed to the encoder since the last input device reset It shows passed rejected dropped frames Rejected and dropped frames are symptom of unhealthy system or configuration When Windows Media Encoder is enabled in config menu this button opens the dialog window for ch
31. s exact time information and synchronizes the PC s oe clock with the received signal The receiver has a RS232 connector for use qos with PC or laptop Power is directly supplied through a special loop connector 7 XS from PC power supply 6 2 SAT TIME SYNCHRONIZER POSITIONING To allow best performance receiver must have free view to the sky Satellite signal strength strongly affects receiver performance but with open sky sight best possible environment perfect operation is guaranteed almost wherever on the planet Perfect system performance may eventually be possible in common indoor environments on condition that the receiver is located close to large windows and the received signal be strong enough 6 3 INSTALLATION WARNINGS e Before starting Sat Time Synchronizer please make sure every connection is correct e Use supplied cables only e The installation must be realized by skilled technicians e In case of technical problems or faults do not open the box for any reason and contact local AXEL TECHNOLOGY representatives e Images on this manual could differ a bit from Sat Time Synchronizer actual design e Read this instruction manual in detail and keep it for future use e Always locate the receiver away from magnets and strong magnetic fields e Do not use serial cables longer than 25 meters e Do not pinch the cable in particular with doors and windows e Before connecting disconnecting the receiver make sure the com
32. ssbar Audio Settings Calculator Save Config EzSetup i i Cancel wizard AE E PATH FOR RECORDINGS Specifies the folder where all media files are captured To view files from LAN this folder must be in a shared drive DML player must point to this folder PATH FOR STATUS AND Specifies where DML stores log files current image current status file To LOGS view status with DML monitor application this filder must be in a shared drive DML monitor must point to this folder In order to guarantee best DML Recorder operation it is highly recommended to save A V files in Partitions or Volumes distinct from the Operating System ones AXEL pag 22 TECHNOLOG Q GENERAL CONFIGURATION CONFIG WINDOW LANGUAGE CHANNEL ID START RECORDING AUTOMATICALLY REC FILE TYPE STOP REC IF STORAGE TOO SMALL RESET INPUT STOP REC AT THE HOUR STOP REC EVERY n MINUTES STOP REC SIZE IN MB DISABLE VIDEO PREVIEW WINDOW REMOTE CONTROL PORT STREAMING WM PORT STREAMING BITRATE It sets the language used in all DML Recorder windows and masks Restart application for new setting to take effect It denotes the DML Recorder name as it appears on all recorded files and throughout DML Player use Normally it is the name of the Tv station broadcaster or the channel frequency being recorded f i BBC ONE CNN BLOOMBERG SAT etc When selected recording is automatically engaged when launching the DML Recorder applic
33. ustom advanced users Custom input configuration Stop Filter Video input device Set the video device used as input VIDEO Pin video Set the output pin for the video device selected a Set the audio device used as input lt can be the same of video Audio input device devi evice l Set the output pin for the audio device selected It must be different Pin audio from the video pin AUDIO Only audio logger Enable Disable only audio logger mode Audio preview Enable Disable audio preview Audio preview function if enabled p may cause AV out of synch depending on MB hardware rt per alco Set the static image used during audio logging ogger Crossbar Select the crossbar EXTRA TUNER Select which TUNER if available you want to use AXEL pag 2 TECHNOLOG Q GENERAL CONFIGURATION CONFIG WINDOW 9 3 CROSSBAR O Video Decoder Out 1 video Composite In 1 Ag udio Decoder Out 4 Audio Line In Lancel If the device has more than one input port you must select which one you want to use If the device has only one input this wndows will not be shown TECHNOLO pag 28 GENERAL CONFIGURATION CONFIG WINDOW 9 4 TUNER Ara log Y u ner TVTuner Property Page EDO Country p Tuning Space Turing Mode Status een a A A PAL_B 7K 8149 pu scm l o f Eme 1 fC antenna Frequency i Video 144250000 Bi y li i fe able l o Attune Audio 149750000 Tuner confi
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