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Chapter One: System Overview 12/97 9760-GUI 7 Chapter One CHAPTER ONE System Overview 1. INTRODUCTION The Pelco CM9760-GUI Graphics Controller is a new development in CCTV user interfaces. The GraphicController replaces a mimic panel with a windows based graphics system run on a PC. The Graphic Cont...

Chapter Two: Installation 12/97 9760-GUI 9 Chapter Two CHAPTER TWO Software and Hardware Installation 2. INTRODUCTION The Graphics Controller software runs under Microsoft Windows Version 3.1 or above and requires an IBMcompatible PC. Refer to System Requirements in Section 2.3 for full details on h...

Chapter Two: Installation 12/97 9760-GUI 11 Figure 2-3: Connecting a Video Blaster Card . 2.2 SOFTWARE INSTALLATION 2.2.1 Loading Software All data on the Graphic Controller program disc should be stored in a directory on the hard drive, C:\Gconis suggested. All maps and associated files must be sto...

9760-Graphic User Interface Manual 12 NOTE: The company logo should be sized to match the size of the default logo.bmp. The Graphic Controller program is ready to be customized. Refer to Chapter 3 for full details. NOTE: The Graphic Controller program can also be started using Windows File Manager (...

Chapter Three: Maps and Administrator Features 12/97 9760-GUI 13 Chapter Three CHAPTER THREEMaps and Administrator Features 3. INTRODUCTION This chapter details how to customize the Graphic Controller program to suit an installation. The com-mands and windows detailed in this chapter can only be acc...

Chapter Three: Maps and Administrator Features 12/97 9760-GUI 15 3.3 INSTALLATION MAPS Maps are drawn for each location/site where a Graphic Controller program is installed. These maps are de-signed to accurately represent the physical installation. 3.3.1 Creating Maps Any draw/paint package that ca...

9760-Graphic User Interface Manual 16 ⇒ 75 DPI. This is the maximum resolution possible with a Video Blaster card. If a Video Blastercard is not connected, higher resolutions can be selected. ⇒ Pixels = 640 x 531. If windows are required to remain open (e.g., Video window), the size ofthe map can be...

Chapter Three: Maps and Administrator Features 12/97 9760-GUI 17 3. Ensure the correct drive is selected in the Drives box. 4. Ensure the directory where the Graphic Controller program is stored is selected in the Directoriesbox (e.g., C:\Gcon). 5. Enter the name for the file in the File Name box. T...

9760-Graphic User Interface Manual 18 Figure 3-4: Load Map and Details window. 4. Ensure the correct drive is selected in the Drives box. 5. Ensure the directory where the file is stored is selected in the Directories box (e.g., C:\Gcon). 6. Enter the name of the required file in the File Name box. ...

9760-Graphic User Interface Manual 20 ⇒ Repeat Steps (b)(i) and (ii) until all buttons that need to be deleted appear in the DeleteList. ⇒ Click on . NOTE: Button numbers can be moved back from the Delete List to the From List by using the << and the << All buttons. 7. Repeat Steps 4 to ...

Chapter Three: Maps and Administrator Features 12/97 9760-GUI 21 7. When the required button number is displayed, click Log. Alarm No . The Select window (illus- trated in figure 3-6) will appear. Figure 3-6: Select Window . 8. Position the mouse cursor over the digits in the Select window and press...

9760-Graphic User Interface Manual 22 Figure 3-7: Area Button to Map Allocation Window . 6. Click on an Area button that requires programming. The Save Map and Details for Area Window (Figure 3-8) will appear. Figure 3-8: The Save Map and Details for Area Window. 7. To select the installation map th...

Chapter Three: Maps and Administrator Features 12/97 9760-GUI 23 3.5.3c Camera/Macro Buttons To setup Camera/Macro buttons: 1. Log on to the system using the Administrator password. 2. If the camera/mimic buttons on the map currently displayed need to be programmed, go to Step4. If camera/mimic butt...

9760-Graphic User Interface Manual 24 3.6 WORK STATION SET UP The Administrator determines if operators have access to menu commands and function windows (e.g.,Video window). They can also determine how the Graphic Controller program is initiated; e.g., does theManual Selector window automatically l...

Chapter Three: Maps and Administrator Features 12/97 9760-GUI 25 Figure 3-11: Button Selection Window . 3. “ Not Used” or the window name will appear in the eight selection boxes. (a) To restrict access to a window: (i) Click ò next to the window that needs to be restricted from operators. (ii) A wi...

9760-Graphic User Interface Manual 26 To select a monitor: 1. Log on to the system using the Administrator password. 2. Select Monitor Setup from the Setup menu option. The Monitor Setup window will appear. 3. Enter the required monitor number using the numeric keys on the keyboard then click OK . 4...

Chapter Four: Operation 12/97 9760-GUI 29 Chapter Four CHAPTER FOUR Operation 4. INTRODUCTION This chapter details how to operate a CM9760-GUI system using the Pelco Graphic Controller program.The Pelco CM9760-GUI Graphic Controller is a Windows based program. Some training may be required ifthe ope...

9760-Graphic User Interface Manual 30 4.2 STARTING THE GRAPHIC CONTROLLER PROGRAM The Graphic Controller program is started automatically when Windows is started, or double clicking onthe GCON icon in Windows Program Manager can start it. The Log On window (illustrated in figure 4-1)will appear on t...

9760-Graphic User Interface Manual 32 4.3 MAIN SCREEN The main screen (illustrated in Figure 4-2) will appear when an operator successfully logs on. The defaultmap will appear on the screen (refer to Default.map if it does not). Figure 4-2: Main Screen. Area Description Title bar Displays the name o...

Chapter Four: Operation 12/97 9760-GUI 33 Area Description System Error box Displays system information and error messages; e.g., comms errors. Max./min. box Maximizes/minimizes the Graphic Controller window. 4.4 WINDOWS The icon features available in the Graphic Controller program (illustrated in t...

9760-Graphic User Interface Manual 34 4.4.1a Alarm Arming Window The Alarm Arming window is used to arm/disarm alarms. Alarms must be allocated to an operatorbefore they can be armed/disarmed. Figure 4-4: The Alarm Arming Window . Option Description Alarm No* Click to select a logical alarm number. ...

Chapter Four: Operation 12/97 9760-GUI 35 4.4.3 Camera Control Window The camera control window selects and maneuvers controllable cameras, operates lens control features, se-lects preset camera positions and operates auxiliary functions on cameras that possess these features. Figure 4-6: The Camera...

9760-Graphic User Interface Manual 36 Option Description Iris* Click arrow up to make the camera picture brighter (open).Click arrow down to make the camera picture darker (close). Auxiliary* Click the appropriate number to turn ON/OFF an auxiliary function.Remember auxiliaries can be configured as ...

Chapter Four: Operation 12/97 9760-GUI 37 4.4.4 GPI Window The GPI window is used to select GPIs and turn relays ON/OFF. Figure 4-7: The GPI Control Window . Option Description GPI No* Click to select a GPI number. Current GPI Displays the logical number of the GPI currently selected. Close Click to...

9760-Graphic User Interface Manual 38 Option Description Clear Clears the Macro displayed in the Current Macro box. This Macro willneed to be reloaded to run again (refer to Macro No above). Close Click to close the Macro Control window. 4.4.6 Manual Selector Window The Manual Selector window is use...

Chapter Four: Operation 12/97 9760-GUI 39 4.4.7 Video Window The video window operates exactly like a monitor. It displays the camera picture appearing on the monitorselected in the Monitor Setup window (refer to Monitor Setup). To change the camera picture in the Videowindow, simply select a new ca...

9760-Graphic User Interface Manual 40 4.5.1 Arming Alarms A list of the logical alarm numbers should be available from your manager or security supervisor. To arm an alarm: 1. Click on the Arm Alarm icon, the Alarm Arming window (illustrated in Figure 4-4) will appear. 2. Click Alarm No . The Select...

Chapter Four: Operation 12/97 9760-GUI 41 (iv) The logical alarm number will appear in the Current Alarm box if the number was valid. Error messages will appear in the System Error box if access to the alarm was denied. (v) If Disarmed appears in the Status box, the alarm has already been disarmed, ...

9760-Graphic User Interface Manual 42 2. If more than one alarm has been triggered the alarms will be sequencing. To stop the sequence click Halt Sequence . Search for a particular alarm using < or > . 3. To clear the alarm appearing in the Current Alarm box, click Reset . 4. If more alarms ne...

Chapter Four: Operation 12/97 9760-GUI 43 1. Ensure the Camera Control window is open (click on the Camera Control icon if it isclosed). 2. Click Camera No . The Select window (illustrated in Figure 4-11) will appear. 3. Position the mouse cursor over the digits in the Select window and click the le...

9760-Graphic User Interface Manual 44 3. Position the mouse arrow in the control area (refer to figure 4-6 for the Camera Control windowor figure 4-10 for the Video window). The position of the mouse arrow determines the directionthe camera will be moved in. 4. When the mouse arrow is in the correct...

Chapter Four: Operation 12/97 9760-GUI 45 4.6.5 Camera Control Override If an operator controls a camera (either with the joystick, a camera control button or an auxiliary button)and another operator attempts to control the same camera, the second operator will hear a short beepand ERROR: Busy opera...

9760-Graphic User Interface Manual 46 5. If the number was valid the GPI number will appear in the Current GPI box. 6. Click on the Relay number to turn the corresponding relay On/Off. Relay buttons are red when off,blue when activated and green when the command has been received by the 9760-CC1 ⇒ A...

Chapter Four: Operation 12/97 9760-GUI 47 WARNING: Macros will be cleared when the operator that loaded them logs off. 4.9.2 Start/stop a Macro NOTE: Only the operator that loads a Macro can stop or clear it. 1. Ensure the Macro Control window is open (click on the Macro icon if it is closed). 2. Cl...

9760-Graphic User Interface Manual 48 6. Click Next . 7. To program another step in the Macro repeat Step 3 to 6. To erase a temporary Macro, follow the instructions for Clearing a Macro. NOTE: Macros programmed in the graphic Controller program cannot be edited, they must be re- moved and reprogram...

Chapter Four: Operation 12/97 9760-GUI 49 4.12 PRESET CAMERA POSITIONS 4.12.1 Define Preset Camera Positions A preset camera position is a set of parameters that define pan, tilt, zoom and focus positions for a camera.When a preset camera position is recalled, it moves the camera to the exact positi...

9760-Graphic User Interface Manual 50 4.13 TIME AND DATE4.13.1 SETTING THE TIME AND DATE NOTE: Care should be taken when the system is networked, because changing the time/date af- fects the time for the entire system. The appropriate authority should give approval before the timeand date is changed...

Chapter Four: Operation 12/97 9760-GUI 51 5. When the correct number appears in the number display click Enter . 6. Operate the VCR using the Relay buttons. Relay buttons are red when off, blue whenactivated and green when the command has been received by the CM9760-CC1. 4.14.1b Operating a VCR Conn...

9760-Graphic User Interface Manual 52 NOTE: To freeze the video display click Freeze . Click Freeze again to resume normal dis- play . 3. Click Save . The Save Video frame window will appear. 4. Select the path and filename the image will be saved under. This window is used in the sameway as a stand...

Appendix One: GUI Introduction 12/97 9760-GUI 55 Appendix One 1. APPENDIX ONE 1.1 BASIC INTRODUCTION FOR OPERATORS The Pelco CM9760-GUI (known as a “goo-ey ”) has been designed to help make supervising a site quick, easy, and efficient. This is done by means of a computer screen that has a picture (...

9760-Graphic User Interface Manual 56 1.2.1 Administrator Main Functions The Administrator’s main functions are to make sure: ⇒ The maps are drawn to accurately represent the area/s to be supervised (this can be done by acomputer-whiz and then loaded in) ⇒ That operators have access to the functions...

Appendix One: GUI Introduction 12/97 9760-GUI 57 1.2.6 Pelco 9760-GUI Graphic User Interface Main Screen Selecting “ Show All Buttons ” from the Screen menu will result in buttons appearing all over the screen. Area buttons are yellow ... Alarm buttons are red ... Camera/mimic buttons are gray 1.2.7...

Appendix Two: Operator Basics 12/97 9760-GUI 59 Appendix Two 2. APPENDIX TWO-OPERATOR BASICS The two “Drop-Down Menus” operators usually have access to are the Screen and Program menus (this is de- termined by the Administrator). 2.1 THE SCREEN MENU NOTE: a checkmark next to the option indicates it ...

9760-Graphics User Interface Manual 60 2.2 THE PROGRAM MENU Option Function Camera LockedOverride If you try to access a camera that has been locked to a monitor by another operator, ERROR: Busy operator xx will appear in the System Error box at the base of the main screen. Select this option to ove...

Appendix Two: Operator Basics 12/97 9760-GUI 61 Option Function Define Macro This option allows the operator to pro-gram temporary macros using these dia-log boxes. 1. Enter the macro number in the MacroNumber box then click on OK. The De-fine Macro box will be activated. 2. In the Define Macro box ...

9760-Graphics User Interface Manual 62 Option Function Define Preset This option allows the operator to define a preset position for a camera that can thenbe recalled at any time. The full procedure is this: 1. Click on the Control Camera Icon and the Camera Control dialog box will come up on screen...

Appendix Two: Operator Basics 12/97 9760-GUI 63 Option Function Video Loss (selecting this optionbrings the Video LossControl dialog box upon screen) Video Loss is a feature of the 9760 that checks to make sure all camera (or other in-put) video signals are being received. If a signal is lost, an al...

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Appendix Three: Everyday Operation 12/97 9760-GUI 65 Appendix Three 3. APPENDIX THREE-EVERYDAY OPERATION 3.1 ICONS:– THEIR ASSOCIATED DIALOG BOXES AND FUNCTIONS Icon The dialog box it brings on screen Functions of dialog box Clicking On this icon brings up the Video Win- dow . The Video Window is th...

9760-Graphics User Interface Manual 66 Icon The dialog box it brings on screen Functions of dialog box This is the Camera Control icon. Clicking on it brings up the Cam- era Con- trol box. • To operate the joystick , put the cursor in the white area and hold down the left button of themouse. As long...

9760-Graphics User Interface Manual 68 Icon The dialog box it brings on screen Functions of dialog box Clicking on this icon brings up the Macro Control box . Macro Notes • Macros will be cleared when the operator thatloaded them logs off. • Only the operator that loaded a macro canstop or clear it....

Index 12/97 9760-GUI 69 A Active alarm window ........................................... 33Administrator log on ............................................ 13Administrator password Changing ......................................................... 28 Alarm arming window ..............................

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9760-Graphics User Interface Manual ® Pelco and the Pelco logo are registered trademarks of Pelco. © Copyright 1997, Pelco. All rights reserved. 72 WARRANTY Pelco will repair or replace, without charge, any merchandise proved defective inmaterial or workmanship for a period of one year after the dat...