14Main Features Operator Functions Operator Area ChangesThe system can be divided into multiple areas (up to 64),and an operator can change from one area to another ifthey have the necessary permission. Operator Log On and OffOperators are assigned a user ID and password by a sys-tem administrator. A user ID and password are required forany operator to log on to the system. System administratorscan specify to automatically log operators off if there is noactivity for a pre-defined time period. Operator ClassThe system allows administrators to define operator classeswith up to 25 different privileges, and then assign eachoperator to one of the defined classes. The privileges are:permission override, area change, alarm select, all alarmreset, alarm acknowledge and reset, all alarm arm and dis-arm, alarm arm and disarm, camera select, camera posi-tion, camera preset programming, camera menu on andoff, camera function enable (not currently supported), cam-era receiver, camera setup data, camera lock, camera lockoverride, tour sequence, all sequence stop (not currentlysupported), sequence controller programming, monitorselect, monitor lock, on-screen display on and off, time anddate on and off, digital disk recorder select, digital diskrecorder control. Operator PriorityThe system administrator can assign a priority to eachoperator. When two operators compete for systemresources, only the operator with the higher priority gets theresources. Video Switch and VideoRoutingThis function allows operators to switch video from onevideo source to another, if the permission is granted. Formultiple operators competing for the same resource, it onlyallows the highest priority operator to perform this function.The next highest priority operator gains control when thehighest priority operator releases the resource. Video Camera Functions Camera ControlThe system provides operators with the camera controlfunctions. The supported functions are: pan, tilt, zoom,focus, and iris. Camera OperationThe system provides operators with the following cameraoperation functions:• Camera menu control• Camera preset call and programming• Camera receiver control Video Recorder Functions Recorder Basic OperationsThe system provides operators with the following videorecorder functions:• Recording• Playback, pause, and stop• Fast-forward and rewind playback at different speeds• Video input channel selection• Multiscreen segment switching Recorder Search FunctionsThe system provides operators with the following recordersearch functions:• Date-and-time search playback• Recording event search (Thumbnail or list search)• VMD search (Video motion detection search) Recorder Menu FunctionsThe system provides operators with the following recordermenu functions:• Recorder setup menu• Disk selection menu• A – B repeat playback menu• Filter cancellation menu Recorder Instant Playback OperationThe system provides operators with the instant playbackoperation for a selected global camera.