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1. RADIUS
Network DVR Management Software Overview

2. WHAT IS THE RADIUS SOFTWARE?
THE RADIUS SOFTWARE IS A
Network DVR Management Software
THERE ARE 2 DISTINCT ROLES OF THE RADIUS SOFTWARE.
1. Configuration Management
Allows you to control recording schedules, user management, frame
rates, video backups, and more.
2. Monitoring Software
Allows you to monitor video, live alarms, recorded video, audio, maps,
and more.

3. WHO SHOULD USE THE RADIUS
SOFTWARE?
The Radius Software is designed for companies who:
• Have 1 or more OpenEye DVRs
• Have Multiple Locations
• Want to Monitor Alarm Events
• Want to Access Video Remotely
• Have 1 or more Viewing Stations
• Need more than 1 Monitor

4. WHAT WILL THE RADIUS ALLOW YOU TO DO?
The Radius Software will allow you to:
• Monitor Video
• Search Video
• Save/Export Recorded Video
• Manage DVRs
• Control Radius User-Management

5. MONITORING

6. MONITORING
RADIUS PROVIDES
LIVE VIDEO MULTIPLE MONITORING
OPTIONS
• LIVE VIDEO
View video from DVRs.
• LIVE AUDIO
LIVE AUDIO
Listen to audio being
ALARM EVENTS recorded on the DVRs.
• ALARM EVENTS
View Alarm Events as they
occur.
Together these three components are powerful
resources to help companies of all sizes be more
secure.

7. MONITORING RADIUS PROVIDES THESE OPTIONS FOR
MONITORING VIDEO AND ALARMS
Live
Screens Alarm
Management
Maps
Alarm
Monitor
Email
Notification

8. LIVE SCREEN
Live
Screens
Alarm
Management
Maps
Alarm
Monitor
Email
Notification

9. LIVE SCREEN
LIVE SCREEN
The Live Screen is where you view live
video, listen to live audio, communicate with
two-way audio, and more. You can view up
to 64 cameras on one screen.
• TIP: You can open multiple Live
Screens simultaneously when using
multiple monitors.
Video Display
Shortcut Lists

10. SCREENS
SCREENS
Each Screen is a collection of up
to 64 cameras. These screens can
then be split up into different Split
Screen Divisions using the screen-
division button.
• Each Screen is given
a Unique name
• You can have an
unlimited number of
Screens
• You can have
multiple Screens
displayed when
using more than one
Monitor
• Screens are a
collection of 64
cameras

11. SCREENS – SPLIT SCREEN DIVISIONS
Each Screen can be viewed using the Split
Screen Divisions buttons. These will divide the
cameras into groups of 4, 9, 16, 25, 36, or 49.
The page will tell you which group you are
currently viewing. For example, selecting the
16 split screen will break the 64 cameras up
into 4 groups of 16. When viewing cameras
17-32 it will display PG 2.
The channel selector lets you know which
camera is currently selected.

12. LIVE SCREEN
MULTIPLE SCREENS PTZ CONTROL
Each ‘Screen’ consists of a collection of 64 The OpenEye DVRs integrate 55+ PTZ
cameras. You can create an unlimited number of protocols which control hundreds of the most
these ‘screens’ to control hundreds of cameras. popular PTZ manufacturers in the industry.
Each Screen is given a user-defined title to better
organize them. Radius allows you to Move, Control Presets and
Activate Tours.
SPLIT SCREEN DROPPING CAMERAS
Each Screen (collection of 64 cameras) can be You can easily add cameras to a screen by simply
subdivided using the Split-Screen buttons. You dragging the camera to a location on the screen.
can sequentially view 4 cameras, 9 camera, 16
cameras, 36 cameras as well as several You can also switch a camera position by
customized splits. dragging it to another location on the screen.

13. LIVE SCREEN
LISTEN TO LIVE AUDIO FULL SCREEN VIEW
Radius streams the audio from a selected DVR to the You can place the Live Screen into ‘Full Screen’ mode.
Live Screen. Select the DVR, select the audio channel Full Screen mode removes all menu options
and select the volume level.
PUSH TO TALK AUDIO
COMMUNICATION
Radius can communicate with the DVR VIA a
push-to-talk audio connection. This connection
allows a user of Radius to verbally communicate
with the DVR through the network.
NORMAL FULL SCREEN
REMOTE DVR
TCP/IP

14. LIVE SCREEN
DVR INFORMATION
The DVR Information tab provides emergency
contact information for the selected DVR, This tab also contains specific DVR information
including Local Police and Fire Department phone Including:
numbers.
• IP Address
• Number of Channels
• Maximum PPS
• DVR Software Version

15. ALARM EVENTS

16. ALARM EVENTS
There are 3 Different Types of Alarm Events
VIDEO SENSOR MOTION
LOSSVideo Sensor
ACTIVATIO ALARM Motion
Loss N Activation Alarm
A Video Loss Alarm Each OpenEye DVR OpenEye DVRs have
occurs when a camera comes with Alarm the ability to detect
that is set to record (Sensor) inputs. When motion and
loses its signal. This these inputs are subsequently record
can be caused by activated they can be based upon that
things such as power set to be interpreted detection.
failure, loose cables or as an alarm.
a disconnected cable. This motion detection
These types of alarms can be setup to be
This is then sent to can be IR detectors, considered an Alarm
Radius where it is smoke alarms, door Event.
treated as an alarm. trips etc.

17. ALARM EVENTS
There are Two Different Alarm Statuses
1. Normal Alarm
Normal Alarms are events that occur that ARE expected and not
considered emergencies.
For example, If a door sensor is activated during normal business hours it
probably would not be considered an ‘emergency’.
2. Emergency Alarm
Emergency Alarms are unexpected events that occur.
For example, if a door sensor activates during the middle of the night
there is a good likelihood that a burglary is occurring.
• These alarms are defined on the DVR in the schedule setup area.

18. ALARM MANAGEMENT
Live
Screens Alarm
Management
Maps
Alarm
Monitor
Email
Notification

19. ALARM MANAGEMENT
Advanced Filter
EVENT VIEWER
The Event Viewer display is primarily designed
to allow users to easily locate events. Using
the advanced filter option, searches can be
made by specifying detailed criteria.
Events can be sorted by type of event, DVR,
or camera.
• TIP: Double-clicking an event will
open a window and begin playing
video of the event.
Alarm Events

20. ALARM MONITOR
Live
Screens Alarm
Management
Maps
Alarm
Monitor
Email
Notification

21. ALARM MONITOR
ALARM MONITOR
The Alarm Monitor software is designed to manage
Alarm View incoming alarms by the Radius operator.
The EA performs two functions:
• VIEW VIDEO OF ALARMS
Easy way to play video from Alarm Events.
• ALARM NOTIFICATION
The EA software creates a pop-up notification in
the Taskbar when an alarm occurs.
Alarm Occurrences

22. EMAIL NOTIFICATION
Live
Screens Alarm
Management
Maps
Alarm
Monitor
Email
Notification

23. EMAIL NOTIFICATION
EMAIL NOTIFICATION
Radius integrates an email notification system
that allows users to get notified whenever an
alarm event occurs.
Email scan be sent out based upon which type
of alarm has been activated.
The types of email notifications are:
• Normal Alarm
• Emergency Alarm
• DVR SMART Alarm
• Unlimited number of email addresses
• User-defined custom messages
• Displays detailed information about the
alarm
• Includes image of the alarm event

24. MAPS
Live
Screens Alarm
Management
Maps
Alarm
Monitor
Email
Notification

25. MAPS
MAPS IN RADIUS
Utilizing the maps functionality of Radius can be an
important part of a companies security
infrastructure.
Radius comes preconfigured with multiple maps
including
• The World
• All Continents
• The United States
• All 50 States Separately
• Canada, Mexico
• Sample Building Layouts
Map Icons
Map List
Upload maps specific to your installation
Map Information and link to HTML maps.

26. MAPS
ACCESSING MAPS
Maps are easily accessible on the Map List. Click the
Map List shortcut button to display the list.
The Information box displays the DVRs associated with
the map and the number of cameras, sensors, and
relays
• Maps are associated to one or more
DVRs
• Maps are accessible using the Map List.

27. MAPS
Click link on the USA
LINK MAPS TOGETHER
The linking capability allows you to link any maps together.
Simply drag the link icon onto a map, a window will open
asking you which map you want to link to.
Now when you double-click the link, the new map will open.
• Import your own maps
Click link on California
• Link to HTML maps
• Supports dfx, dwg, wmf, bmp, jpg, emf

28. MAPS PLACE CAMERAS ON MAPS
Placing cameras on maps is an easy way for an operator
to manage video. With a simple visual glance an
operator can know which camera he wishes to view.
In addition, if a camera loses signal, a pulsating visual
alarm will appear around the camera.
• Double-clicking a camera icon opens the
associated camera in a new window.
• Multiple icon colors help organize
cameras.
• Separate camera icons for dome
cameras.
• Alarm colors can be changed.
Motion Alarm
Video Signal Loss Alarm

29. MAPS
PLACE SENSORS /
RELAYS ON MAPS
Placing sensors and relays on maps is an another easy
way visually manage Sensor Alarms.
With a simple visual glance an operator can know which
alarm has been activated and can subsequently help law
enforcement pinpoint the alarm location.
• Double-Clicking a sensor icon opens the
associated camera in a new window.
• Multiple colors helps organize Sensors
• Alarm colors can be changed
Sensor Alarm

30. SEARCH

31. SEARCH OVERVIEW
RADIUS PROVIDES TWO
SEARCH FUNCTIONS.
MULTIPLE DVR
• SINGLE DVR SEARCH
Searches one or more cameras from
a single DVR. This option provides
the most enhanced search options
including Index, Preview and Status
search.
• MULTIPLE DVR
Allows you to playback video from
multiple DVRs simultaneously.
SINGLE DVR

32. SEARCH
POWERFUL & EASY SEARCHING
SEARCH DETAILED AUDIO SAVE &
TYPE Search CONTROLS
Detailed PRINT
Save
Audio
Types Controls Print Export
• JPG
• Index • Sync • Volume • AVI Export
• Preview • Speed Bar Control
• Watermarked
• Status • Frame by • Channel
Select • Detailed
• POS Frame
options

33. SEARCH
SEARCH SCREEN
The Search Screen provides multiple
options to make searching video easier.
• TIP: You can open multiple Search
Screens simultaneously when using
multiple monitors.
Advanced Searches
Video Display
Hour / Minute Selector

34. SEARCH – INDEX SEARCH
INDEX SEARCH
The Index Search function provides a simple
way to search all events that occurred on the
DVR. These events do not have to be defined
as a ‘Normal’ or an ‘Emergency’ alarm to be
included.
• Search using detailed criteria
• Select one or more cameras
• Results are brought up in an
easy-to-read layout
• Results are labeled with M
(Motion), I (Instant Record), and
S (Sensor) icons which define
the type of alarm event.

35. SEARCH – PREVIEW SEARCH
PREVIEW SEARCH
The Preview Search function is designed to
help you quickly identify the moment an event
occurred, such as an object being stolen from
a known location, vandalism, or an item left
behind.
• Searches one camera at a time
• Fastest way to find modified
objects (vandalism, etc), stolen
items or find who left an item
behind.

36. SEARCH – PREVIEW SEARCH
1 Day (24 Hours) Total
1 Hour Increments HOW PREVIEW SEARCH WORKS
1 2 3 4 5
The Preview Search basically provides a 24 Hour visual
6 7 8 9 10 overview of a single camera by separating a 24 hour period
11 12 13 14 15 (1 day) into 24 images, one image for each hour of the day.
The search can then be further narrowed down into ten
16 17 18 19 20 minute increments and one minute increments by simply
21 22 23 24 selecting one of the images displayed
• Searches one camera at a time
1 M inute Inc rements
• Displays 24 images (1 for each
1 2 3 1 2 3 4 hour)
5 6 7 8 • Is narrowed down to display 6
4 5 6
9 10 images (1 for each 10 minute
increment within the hour selected.
• Is further narrowed down to display
10 images (1 images for each
1 Hour Displayed
10 Minute Increments
10 Minutes Displayed minute in the 10 minute image
1 Minute Increments
selected)

37. SEARCH - STATUS SEARCH
STATUS SEARCH
The Status Search option displays video in a • Displays recorded video in a graphical
graphical bar format. Portions of the day that have format.
recording are displayed in orange.
To select a camera simply scroll to the camera and • Quickly search an entire day.
then click in an orange area.
• Easily view which cameras are not
recording.
Recorded Content

38. SEARCH - POS
POS SEARCH
The Point of Sale search works in conjunction with
OpenEye’s RediWatch POS software to provide a
complete one-stop POS solution. This feature is offered
as an optional accompaniment to Radius.
• Colorful graphical reports
• Search on all types of transaction items
including No Sales, Voids, Clerk and
more.
• Create custom reports.

39. SEARCH
WHEN IS EACH SEARCH OPTIMAL?

40. SEARCH - CONTROLS
Zoom Sync
• Radius allows you to view the camera full screen. • Radius plays the video back displaying each frame
The video can be adjusted to be larger or smaller that was recorded. If Radius is run on a slower
depending on the reference. computer the video may play back slowly because
• You can also zoom into an area of the video by it cannot process the data quickly enough.
drawing a box on the camera with the mouse. The • If this occurs simply press the SYNC button and
video will zoom in to that area you selected. Radius will compensate by skipping the frames
necessary to make it appear that it is playing the
video back at the correct speed.
Speed Adjustment
• Radius allows you to ‘Fast Forward’ or ‘Fast
Reverse’ the video at an incremental rate. The rate
is control by a sliding bar.

41. SEARCH - AUDIO
AUDIO PLAYBACK
Playing back audio is a standard feature of
Radius.
Radius can playback audio one channel at a time.
By synchronizing to the DVR, Radius buffers and
plays the video back with minimal distortion.
• Control volume
• Selectable channels of audio and
video
• Buffers and Synchronizes both
audio and video together.

42. SEARCH – EXPORTING AVI/JPG
EXPORTING VIDEO TO JPG
Radius allows you to export video to a JPG format. A
JPG image is a single image.
EXPORTING VIDEO TO AVI
Video Can be exported to an AVI format. An AVI file is a
video file.
Each AVI is time-stamped with the Time and Date in the
upper left corner of the video.
• Digital Signatures
Both the JPG and AVI format supports a Digital
Signature embedded into the file.
Digital Signatures protect the file against
unwanted tampering and manipulation. To verify
the image has not been altered in any way
OpenEye provides the Digital Signature Verifier.
This software is available free of charge.

43. SEARCH - PRINT
PRINTING IMAGES
Radius provides a rich set of printing options.
Selecting the PRINT option opens a window that allows
the selection of sizing, orientation, and more. It is a
convenient way to print the size and detail you want.
• Time / Dates the image in the upper left
corner of the page.
• Sizing is adjustable
• Orientation is adjustable

44. BACKUP

45. BACKUP
SAVING / BACKING UP
Backing up video from the DVR is easy using Radius.
The BACKUP option makes a copy of the proprietary
data on the hard drive. The data is not changed or
modified in any way... It is essentially an exact duplicate.
• Proprietary format
• Selectable time
• Select location to save
• Displays progress bar

46. DVR MANAGEMENT

47. DVR MANAGEMENT
EDIT DVR CONFIGURATION
Radius provides the ability to completely administer
each DVR remotely.
Configure PTZ access, scheduling, frames rates,
motion regions, alarms and more.
• Access to most DVR options
• Easily configure scheduling, frame
rates and more.
• No need to be physically present at the
DVR.

48. RADIUS MANAGEMENT

49. RADIUS MANAGEMENT
RADIUS MANAGEMENT
Radius management is neatly organized into several
sections.
• GENERAL
Provides general options relating to Radius
operation.
• LIVE SETUP
Manage on-screen display options.
• DVR LIST SETUP
Set up access to DVRs.
• HEALTH CHECK SETUP
Configure Health Check alarms for connected
DVRs.
• POS (optional upgrade)
Set options for viewing POS data.
• ADMIN
Controls user-access privileges.

50. RADIUS MANAGEMENT - GENERAL
• Auto Load/Save Settings • Admin Password Change
Radius saves and loads display settings based You can view video from a wide selection of IP
upon user accounts. When a user logs off, Radius Cameras in the Live Screen.
will automatically save that users settings.
When the user logs on again the screen,
cameras, and configuration will load automatically.
• Alarm Colors
You can alter the colors of the alarms on the
maps in the General setup section. You can
modify the Video Loss, Motion Event and Sensor
Event separately.

51. RADIUS MANAGEMENT – LIVE SETUP
ON-SCREEN DISPLAY OPTIONS
• Hide cameras not set to record from the
tree view.
• Hide the OSD (On-Screen Display) text.
• Change Font Setting.
• Enable Full Screen Display on Motion or
Sensor.
• Adjust the PTZ Controller Transparency.
• Alarm Notification Duration.

52. RADIUS MANAGEMENT-LIST SETUP
DVR LIST SETUP
Adding a DVR to Radius is easy. Enter basic information
in about the DVR such as the IP Address, Port and the
DVR Administer password and press the ADD button.
The DVR will then be added to the DVR List.
• Add 100+ DVRs.
• Add additional contact information
(such as Manager, Police and Fire
Department numbers).
• Easily edit DVR data.

53. RADIUS MANAGEMENT
POS SETUP
(OPTIONAL UPGRADE)
The POS window allows you to enable and
configure the settings of the POS option in the
Radius software..
The POS option allows users to:
• View POS data overlaid on video –
on the live display screen
• Create POS text filters
• Change font type, size, and color

54. RADIUS MANAGEMENT
ADMINISTRATION
Users may configure settings for log
management, DVR information, video display, and
audio settings.
These settings and all other settings in the Radius
Options Menu may be exported and saved.

55. RADIUS MANAGEMENT
ADMINISTRATION OF USERS
User Administration is comprised of three things.
• DEFINING USER PRIVILEGES
Every user is either a GENERAL user or a
POWER user.
• CREATING USER ACCOUNTS
Unique user accounts are created for every
user.
• IDENTIFYING DVRS THE USER HAS
ACCESS TO
Each user must have privileges assigned to
access a DVR.

56. RADIUS MANAGEMENT – USER PRIVILEGES
• There are 3 Different Types of User Accounts
General Power
User User

57. RADIUS MANAGEMENT – USER ACCOUNTS
CREATING USER ACCOUNTS
The User Accounts window allows you can create an
unlimited number of users.
User names should not contain any spaces and are case
sensitive.
• Add unlimited number of users.
• Passwords are encrypted.
• Define General User or Power User
status for each user.

58. RADIUS MANAGEMENT – USER PRIVILEGES
DEFINING GENERAL/
POWER USERS
You can customize the General Users privileges.
Power Users have access to all functions
whereas General users only have access to the
items specified in the functions window.
• Restrict users from accessing
functions
• Maps, Search, DVR admin, and
Alarm logs are all items that can be
restricted.
• Administrator is the only account to
edit user settings

59. RADIUS MANAGEMENT – USER ACCOUNTS
GRANTING A USER
PERMISSION TO ACCESS
DVRS
Users must be given permission to access
each DVR.
The DVR List is located on the right side. To
give a user permission, select the user then
place a checkbox in one or more DVRs.
• Restrict DVR access per user
User Accounts DVR List

60. RADIUS MANAGEMENT
DATA MANAGER
The Data Manager controls the storage options of the
Radius software and allows the import and export of
Radius settings.

61. NAVIGATION

62. NAVIGATION
Group Name
RADIUS TREE-VIEW
The Tree-View provides an easy way to
organize and view a large number of DVRs.
There are many options available when
right-clicking on either the DVR or Camera
names.
DVR Name Right-Click Options in Tree-View
Camera Name
Camera DVR

63. NAVIGATION
MULTIPLE MONITORS
Using multiple monitors is an easy and inexpensive way
to add power and versatility to your viewing stations.
Many manufacturers offer multi-head video cards for
under $100 that can allow for 2-3 monitors
simultaneously.
Radius fully supports multiple monitors. Tabs can be
dragged to any monitor and displayed full screen.
• Inexpensive
• Easy
• Windows XP Supports 12+ Monitors
Listing of multiple monitor hardware compiled by Microsoft
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;307397
TigerVista 6 monitor display shown.

64. REQUIREMENTS
Dual Head VGA Recommended
Manufacturers Requirements
Listed below are manufactures of dual- The following are recommended
head VGA cards. These cards are optional. requirements for running Radius.
• Matrox • 3.0+ GHz CPU
www.matrox.com • 1 GB RAM
Inexpensive multi-head VGA cards
• 128 MB Video Card
• ATI
www.ati.com Multiple Head VGA card recommended to
Inexpensive multi-head VGA cards utilize multiple monitors
• 3DLabs • CD-R (or DVD) Drive for exporting Data
www.3dlabs.com
• TigerVista
www.tigervista.com
High-End displays and graphic cards for

65. Contact OpenEye Sales for more information
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Liberty Lake, WA 99016
1-888-542-1103
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