This document provides an overview of OpenEye digital video recorders (DVRs). It summarizes the different DVR models, hardware features, recording functions, search and backup options, monitoring software, and integration capabilities. The overview covers analog and network camera recording, storage, scheduling, motion detection, audio recording, and remote access features across the X-Series, Xr-Series, E-Series, and HVR/NVR models. It also discusses the RADIUS central monitoring software and video analytics integration.

1. OPENEYE DVR OVERVIEW
Understanding OpenEye Digital Recorders

2. INTRODUCTION
This presentation provides general information on the following aspects
of OpenEye X, Xr and E-Series Digital Recorders:
Each slide contains some basic information on the purpose of the
described function and identifies the associated options.
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3. WHAT IS AN OPENEYE DVR?
OpenEye Digital Video Recorders (DVRs) set
the standard in user friendly, high definition
recording.
• Analog recording of up to 480
Pictures Per Second.
• Network camera recording on X &
XR-Series recorders allows
unmatched versatility.
• Multiple backup options, including
a DVD RW drive, standard, ensure
data can be easily archived.
• OpenEye RADIUS software allows
you to monitor and control up to
100 DVRs from a single
workstation.
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4. OPENEYE DVR MODELS
X-Series Xr-Series E120/E240 E480
Analog Channels 4/8/16 8/16/32 4/8/16 16
4 4
Network Cameras None None
Upgrade Available (32 max) Upgrade Available (32 max)
Alarm Relay Outputs 4 8/16/16 4 4
Internal Storage Up to 4TB Up to 10TB Up to 4TB Up to 4TB
Audio Up to 16 CH Up to 16 CH 4 CH 16 CH
Images Per Second Up to 240 IPS Up to 480 IPS Up to 240IPS 480 IPS
Max. Recording
720x480 720x480 702x480 702x480
Resolution
Removable HDD No Yes No No
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5. OPENEYE HARDWARE

6. CHASSIS SIZES
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7. CHASSIS SIZES
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8. HVR/NVR HARDWARE CONNECTIONS
Analog Video Inputs
Termination Switches
Looping Outputs
Alarm Outputs
Audio Inputs/outputs
Alarm Inputs Keyboard/Monitor/
Mouse Outputs
Ethernet Port
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9. XR/H-SERIES REMOVABLE DRIVES
REMOVABLE HARD DRIVES
The Xr-Series has five removable hard drives
capable of storing up to 10 TB of video in a
secure hard drive bay.
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10. E-SERIES HARDWARE FEATURES
Alarm Outputs
Alarm Inputs
Looping Outputs
Video Inputs
Audio Inputs/Outputs
Main/Spot
Outputs
VGA Output
Ethernet Port
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11. AVAILABLE UPGRADES (HVR/NVR)
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12. STORAGE OPTIONS

13. XR/H4-SERIES INTERNAL RAID
A hard drive fails
1. in the DVR. RAID 5
A DVR with RAID 5 will continue running
after a single hard drive has failure and will
rebuild itself once the failed hard drive is
The failed hard replaced.
2. drive is removed.
A new hard drive
3. is inserted.
The hard drive is
4. Restored.
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14. HVR/NVR EXTERNAL STORAGE
EXTERNAL STORAGE
HVRs and NVRs can use OpenEye’s Granite
Rack external storage solutions. These
storage units can add a large amount of
storage capacity to a recorder.
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15. RECORD

16. ANALOG CAMERAS ON HVRS
FRAME SETUP
Frame Setup allows configuration of the
frame rate, resolution and quality of analog
cameras connected to the DVR. NVR
systems do not have this option.
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17. NETWORK CAMERAS ON HVR/NVR
NETWORK DEVICE SETUP
The NETWORK CAMERAS option is a
central location that handles the basic
functions related to connecting a network
device to the DVR.
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18. E-SERIES RECORD SETUP
RECORD SETUP
Record Setup allows configuration of the
frame rate, resolution, and quality of any
connected cameras.
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19. HVR/NVR SCHEDULING
RECORDING SCHEDULE
Detailed recording schedules can be
configured using the SCHEDULE option. The
schedule controls how and when the DVR
records and transmits alarms.
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20. E-SERIES SCHEDULING
RECORDING SCHEDULE
The SCHEDULE screen is used to specify
the recording type for each camera at every
hour of the day.
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21. HVR/NVR MOTION DETECTION
MOTION DETECTION
The MOTION option is used to configure
motion regions and sensitivity. In addition, it
can be used to specify custom actions on
motion and pre and post event recording
periods.
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22. MOTION DETECTION ON E-SERIES
MOTION/EVENT SETUP
The DVR can be set to record when a motion
or sensor (or both) event takes place. This
screen enables configuration of these event
types.
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23. AUDIO RECORDING ON ALL RECORDERS
RECORDING AUDIO
Record up to 16 channels of audio on E480,
X and Xr-Series Digital Recorders. Record 4
channels of audio on E120 & E240 Digital
Recorders.
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24. REVIEW & ARCHIVE

25. HVR/NVR SEARCH
BASIC SEARCH
There are several different types of searches
that can be performed on the HVR. The most
basic involves selecting the date, the time,
the camera, and clicking play.
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26. HVR/NVR ADVANCED SEARCH
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27. E-SERIES SEARCH
SEARCH FEATURES
E-Series DVRs offer several search methods
to ensure that it is always easy to locate
recorded video.
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28. BACKUP OPTIONS

29. HVR/NVR BACKUP
PROPRIETARY BACKUP
The fastest and most complete backup
method is the Proprietary Backup, which
backs up all cameras during the selected time
period using the DVR’s native format.
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30. HVR/NVR BACKUP
OTHER BACKUP OPTIONS
Video from a single camera can be saved in
the proprietary format, printed, or saved as an
image or AVI file.
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31. HVR/NVR BACKUP VIEWER
BACKUP VIEWER
The Backup Viewer is required to play back
data saved in the proprietary format, and
offers advanced search and export
functionality when reviewing archived data.
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32. E-SERIES BACKUP
BACKUP
Video is backed up using the DVRs native
proprietary format, which is secure and
flexible.
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33. E-SERIES BACKUP VIEWER
BACKUP VIEWER
The Backup Viewer is included with all
backups, and offers search and export
functionality when reviewing archived data.
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34. DIGITAL SIGNATURE VERIFIER
VERIFY FILE AUTHENTICITY
Use the Digital Signature Verifier to analyze
exported .AVI and .JPG files to determine if
they have been tampered with after export.
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35. OPENEYE MONITORING

36. HVR/NVR LIVE VIEW
LIVE VIEW CONTROLS
The HVR/NVR live view can display up to 16
cameras in a number of configurations. In
addition, the software interface can be hidden
or automatic sequencing configured.
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37. E-SERIES LIVE VIEW
LIVE VIEW
The E-Series live view can display up to
16 cameras in a number of configurations.
In addition, sequencing can be enabled
and icons show the status of each
channel.
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38. TYPES OF ALARM EVENTS
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39. EMERGENCY AGENT
WHAT IS EMERGENCY
AGENT?
The Emergency Agent software is designed
to manage incoming alarms from remote
DVRs
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40. REMOTE CENTER
FEATURES
The Remote Center software are is a remote
access application providing video monitoring,
video search, PTZ control and system
configuration. Remote Center allows remote
connection to DVRs from a Windows® PC over
the Internet or a local network.
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41. HVR/NVR WEB VIEWER
IDVR WEB VIEWER
The web viewer is the ideal way to connect to
the DVR for anyone who only needs to view
live cameras. It is compatible with Internet
Explorer 6.0 and later.
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42. E-SERIES WEB VIEWER
WEB VIEWER
The E-Series web viewer is an excellent client
utility for anyone who does not need to enter
setup. It is compatible with Internet Explorer
6.0 and later and automatically installs when
connecting to the DVR.
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43. MOBILE REMOTE VIEWER
MDVR
The MDVR Software allows remote
connection to DVRs using any mobile device
with a supported operating system.
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44. RADIUS
Radius provides the freedom and control necessary to manage all DVRs from a single location,
regardless of DVR series or age. Using Radius you may simultaneously monitor live video, audio, and
alarms from multiple DVRs using customizable maps and display screens.
HVR/NVR Recorders
E-Series Recorders
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45. RADIUS ROLES
Radius is a Central Station Application.
There are two distinct roles of RADIUS:
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46. RADIUS DVR MANAGEMENT
MANAGEMENT &
CONFIGURATION
Functions such as Maps and Alarm Monitor
help keep tabs on everything that happens.
Device Configuration allows nearly any
setting of the DVR to be changed.
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47. RADIUS LIVE & SEARCH
LIVE & SEARCH
Cameras from any combination of DVRs can
be viewed at once on up to 4 monitors.
Search can be used to locate video using the
same search methods available at the DVR.
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48. RADIUS HEALTH CHECK
HEALTH CHECK ITEMS
Health Check is designed to monitor the
functions of the DVR that are critical to proper
operation.
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49. RADIUS EMAIL
EMAIL NOTIFICATION
Radius is capable of sending email
notification on certain events. Any number of
recipients can be configured to receive
specific types of alarms.
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50. DDNS SETUP
DDNS OVERVIEW
OpenEye DDNS is a service included with all
DVRs that enables connection to any remote
DVR regardless of it’s IP address. This
service is free for the life of the DVR.
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51. SOFTWARE UPGRADES

52. INTEGRATION – SUPPORTED IP DEVICES
OpenEye HVRs and NVRs support IP cameras and video servers made by the following companies:

53. REDIWATCH POS
REDIWATCH POS
The RediWatch POS Software integrates
seamlessly within Openeye’s HVR/NVR
DVRs providing both alarm and search
capabilities.
• POS Data can be viewed as a
text overlay and embedded in
the recorded video
• Setup alert items defined as any
product or text that is sent from
the register. (no sales, voids,
cigarettes, alcohol, lottery
tickets, etc)
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54. VIDEO ANALYTICS
VIDEO ANALYTICS
The Video Analytics Software integrates
seamlessly with Openeye’s HVR/NVR DVRs
providing real time intelligent video analysis
for detecting events such as:
• Perimeter Protection / Intrusion Detection
• Counting / Directional Alarms
• Loitering, Running, Slips and Falls
• Crowd Management with Alarms for
Overcrowding
• Parking Violations
• Graffiti / Vandalism
• Object Theft and Abandonment Detection
• Camera Incompetence and Anti-Sabotage
Warnings
• Traffic-Flow Analysis and Reporting
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55. REPORTSTAR
WHAT IS REPORTSTAR?
ReportStar is a web-based service designed
to give you peace of mind in knowing your
video surveillance system is working properly.
• Receive notification of critical
health alerts
• Easily monitor the status of all
your surveillance systems from
virtually anywhere
• Receive daily, weekly or
monthly e-mail reports on the
operation of your systems
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