The document provides information about the features and functions of the TV Log-G3 digital video recorder. It can continuously record up to 24 hours of video from multiple TV channels. It has applications in media monitoring, compliance recording, and video archiving for corporate, government, and broadcast customers. The system offers smart search tools to find and analyze recorded video by date, time, programs, jobs, comments or audio/video status. It also allows users to crop, add comments to, and backup selected video clips.
1. TV Log – G3
Introduction:-
A Digital Video Recorder Provide 24 Hours
non-stop operation for TV Monitoring,
Comprehensive management of:-
• digital assets from acquisition through
ingest manipulation,
• archiving,
• ad’s certification and content analysis
2. TV Log – G3
It is a powerful tools for a variety of
applications in the:
• Corporate
• Educational
• Government
• Advertising agencies and
• TV broadcast markets
3. TV Log – G3
Applications:-
• Advertisement media departments, Media
Production, Brand competitor analysis with
multiple TV realtime monitoring
• TV Broadcasting law obligations
• Customer advertisement certification with
“legal copy”
• TV Channel Archiving
• TV news departments & Politics analysis
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7. Active Status LED
• With A Running LED Showing System is
Active
Status Bar
• The number of channel is as shown on top of the
LED
• Recording mode is active when the LED turn
Green
• LED turn Black when it is in Stop mode
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12. Software Version/System Code/Serial Number
• The Software Version indicate the current
version of the software
• The Serial Number been coded when the
machine is being setup and match with
registration code for authentication
• System Code can be change via Configuration
-> IP Configuration
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15. Power Off Button (Exit)
• When Exit is pressed, the system will turn off
• This operation require password
An On Screen Keyboard & Keypad is provided
during this operation, No External Keyboard is
required for this system
25. Info Bar
This window showing the following information:-
• TV Channel Name
• Audio selection
• Date & Time
TV Ch Name Audio Sel Date & Time
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28. Login & Password Administration
To proceed further whenever Login dialog box
displays, a correct user Name and Password has to be
entered
• Login as Administrator will have full right
29. Alarm/Log Status
Information Of Error Message Window
• All Current Error will be shown in this message
window
• Error message and Alarm is Red in color to
attract the operator attention
30. Alarm/Log Status
The Error Message can be acknowledge by:-
Pressing [A] to Acknowledge
all alarm.
Once acknowledged or no active alarm, the button
LED will turn from
31. Alert Notification
TVLog-G3 has Alert notification for:-
• Video Loss
• Audio Loss
• HDD Defect
• Recording Period
• Storage Level &
• Recycle Start
This can be configured by…….
37. Alert Notification
TVLog-G3 has Alert notification for:-
• Video Loss
• Audio Loss
• HDD Defect
• Recording Period
• Storage Level &
• Recycle Start
38. There are three alert messages about Recording
Period:-
1. Recycle start but recording is less than the pre-
defined
2. When HDD is 90% full and recording is less than
the pre-defined
3. When HDD is full and recording is less than the
pre-defined
45. Configuration -> IP Filter
• Act as system Firewall
• Only allows the remote client of preset IP addresses
to retrieve the live or recorded video
• Three way of enhancing the firewall level:-
– IP address is the remote client PC’s own IP address of
the TVLog-G3 System
– Server port & client port must be setup for each IP in
order to establish the remote connection; Port 6050 &
5050 for live video
– Three port for each IP to establish remote playback of
recorded video; Port 137, 138 & 139
50. Configuration -> Advanced Setting
• Network Communication Enable
As the name imply, its allow the network
communication when remote monitoring is necessary
• Health Check Enable
A snapshot image is captured periodically to verify the
conditions of system abnormal status
• Remote Configuration Enable
Its allow the system configuration or setup by another
PC installed with TVLog-G3 Remote configuration
software
51. Configuration -> Advanced Setting
• Hardware Diagnosis
Provides hardware auto diagnosis of system health
status, and will reset the system in abnormal status
• Playback Password Enable
Log in dialog box appear whenever playback button is
pressed. only Admin or user with password is allowed
to playback the recorded video
• Touch Screen Enable
This is for TVLog Touch Screen Monitor
52. Configuration -> Advanced Setting
• Time Lapse Duration
To avoid big file size, longer retrieving time and
reduce the file management resources, each video file
duration is limited to 5 minutes.
• Post Alarm Duration
Recording Keep going on alarm. This value defines
the buffer (post) recording time after the triggered
alarm is back to normal
54. Configuration -> Advanced Setting -> Restore/Backup
Configuration
Setting can be saved to system and recovered if
necessary. All parameters and setting will be backup,
this includes:-
• Recording rate
• Recording mode, Schedule and
• System IP values
59. Configuration -> Advanced Setting -> Import/Export
Configuration
• Profiles are saved in date sequence
• Profile will overwrite any existing profiles of same
date if export is done more than one time each day
60. Configuration -> Advanced Setting -> Import/Export
Configuration
• The Mechanism of the Backup/Restore and
Import/Export
61. Configuration -> Advanced Setting -> Import/Export
Configuration
• Import to TVLog-G3 from mobile storage
Click “Select” to activate the
Import Function
62. Configuration -> Advanced Setting -> Import/Export
Configuration
• Import to TVLog-G3 from mobile storage
Chose the backup date of
Configuration file
63. Configuration -> Advanced Setting -> Import/Export
Configuration
• Import to TVLog-G3 from mobile storage
Import does not affect the
Current configuration in use.
Only when the imported
Configuration is restored, the
Current configuration will be
modified
64. Configuration -> Advanced Setting -> Import/Export
Configuration
• Import to TVLog-G3 from mobile storage
Import will get both admin1
And admin2 profiles from
The mobile storage media.
Either of these two can be
Restored as current
configuration
65. Configuration -> Advanced Setting -> Import/Export
Configuration
• Import to TVLog-G3 from mobile storage
Import will get both admin1
And admin2 profiles from
The mobile storage media.
Either of these two can be
Restored as current
configuration
67. Configuration -> System Setting
• Setup Date/Time:
Change the system date & time (your system has using
GPS time sync)
• Enable Watermark Display:
Is disabled (un-checked) no logo is recorded in the
video
• Enable TV Channel Name/Date Display:
Is disable (un-checked), time and date not recorded
71. Configuration -> Comments
Pre-defined text of interest that can be assigned
anytime to any video during playback for quick
search, analysis and backup
72. Configuration -> Comments (Program Import)
Pre requisite:-
• File in Excel format
• TVLog G3 Exporter Tool &
75. Configuration -> Comments (Program Import)
Job Import:
• Create a pre-defined program/text list with TV
Channel, date & Time
• Using Smart Search to select the job name
• Launch TVLog Exporter on any Window OS base
computer
83. Smart Search By Date/Time
TVLog-G3 Provides:
• Simultaneous multi-channels playback (max. 4)
• Exact Date Time Search
• Playback in selected time zone
• Full Screen Playback
99. Crop Tool Using Advance Playback
1. Select video using playback buttons [Start] & [End]
or
2. Using [From] & [To]
3. Add cropped video file to the burn list by Clicking
on [+] button
4. Repeat step 1 or 2 to 3 to add more video file to
burn
5. Once video files are selected, click on [Show List]
6. The next window display the list of selected clip
files ready for a backup
104. Daily Backup
1. Select single TV Channel or Multi Channels for
entire day backup
2. Select [Day] using the calendar box
3. Click the [Add] button to add the video files into
backup list
4. Select the Burn Media
5. Click on [Burn] to start the backup process
107. Date Range Backup
1. Select single TV channel or Multi-TV Channels for
date range backup
2. Select the [Start Date] and [End Date] parameters
using the calendar box
3. Click the [Add] button to add the video files into
backup list
4. Insert a FAT32 formatted USB thumb disk into the
USB port
5. Click the [Burn] button to start the backup process
Video Loss Check:- Select the define period in second for video loss alert to be triggered.Video Freeze Check:- Define period time in second:- define how long will the video freeze be consider as “Video Freeze”Define idle time in second:- how long will be the repeated situation considered as another video freeze alarm?When the first video freeze alarm is detected, there is possible a certain period of no video freeze at all.If this is defined as 60 sec, only when there is video freeze again after 60 sec, it will be considered as another “Video Freeze” alarmArchive Check:- Need to enter the number of hard disk physically installed. Once the number detected by the system is not matched to the number user entered, it will creat the message “HDD defect”
HDD Full Alert: Select the entire HDD full alert in percentageNo. Channel/Define Period (Days): Select the desire recording days per TV Channel
Port number is the port where the remote client PC can go through and access the TVLog-G4 System.These two values must be matched with each IP address ports set up in IP Configuration of TVLog-G4Server.
Set up its own IP Configuration or Network Properties of the TVLog-G3 systemThis is to configure the communication ports of TVLog-G3 (Server) and Client (Remote Client PC) such that no other ports will be allowed for data transmission. By default (A) Server Port: 5050, (B) Client Port: 6050It is the name given to the TVLog-G3 in the nework to identify each system in the remote videoTo enable for internet connection with port filter
Each Channel has the following parameters:Channel No and Name: is the name of the TV Channel displayed on the live/recorded video.Resolution: Controlling the video picture size (see value table above)Video Format: Controlling the video picture compression ratio.Quality:H (High): High video quality is set such that the compression ratio is at the lowest level. This mode should only be used when storage disk is large or recording period is not long because it will take up huge file storage size.M (Medium): Medium video quality is set and the compression ratio is at the middle level. This mode should be used for the compromise of storage disk and recording period.L (Low): Low video quality is set such that the compression ratio is at the highest level. This mode should be used when storage disk is small or recording period must be long because it will take up only small file storage size.
Remote Setting is the configuration of sub‐channel parameters. Sub Channel Video is the specification ofremote video transmitted. It will affect the video quality and frame rate of remote video in TVLog‐G3 Remote Client site.Consequently, it will affect the consumption of bandwidth in video transmission.Bandwidth LimitSometimes, users have no idea of the sub channel video setting in order to fully utilize their networkbandwidth.Enable (Remote Channel): can be enabled or disable. Once enabled, the settings “FPS”, “Video Quality”& “Bandwidth Limit” will affect the remote video. On disable, the remote video will follow thespecification of main TV Channels.Video Quality: is the video resolution and size selected for remote transmission. Again, it is independentof frame rate of local video and recording.
1. Select “Job”2. Select the TV Channel Number3. Give a name to the “Job” into the Job Title input field.4. Click the [Select] button to choose the DATE when it will occurs.5. Select the Time of the “Job”6. Click the [Add] button to create the “Job”7. To edit the “Job”: change TV Channel number, job name, date, time, click on [Edit] button.After modifying click on [Save]8. When finish adding the “Job Lists” Click on the [Address Book] to add/select the IP address ofthe TVLog‐G3 System.9. Click on the [Connect] button to connect to the TVLog‐G3 system.10. Click on the [Upload] button to export the data into the TVLog. Click on the [Download] buttonto get the data from the TVLog to your PC for editing/backup.
Operation:1. Select the single TV Channel or Multi-TV Channels in the [Layout and Channels] for playback.2. Select the “Date” and “Start” - “End” time for playback in [Date and Time]3. Select [Play] or [Play (full screen mode)] for video playback.
Operation:1. Select the single TV Channel or Multi-TV Channels in the [Layout and Channels] for playback.2. Select the “Date” and “Start” - “End” time for playback in [Date and Time]3. Select [Play] or [Play (full screen mode)] for video playback.
You can search by selecting the pre‐defined [Comment] assigned to a video clip.Operation:1. Select the TV Channel in the [Search Information Layout].2. Select desire “Comment” from the pre‐defined List.3. Select time period of interest by selecting [Start] – [End] Date parameters4. Click [Search]5. Video clips matching the search criteria will be listed along with TV Channel Name, Date andTime6. Double click on any clip for playback.7. If you want to export the search criteria results along with the TV Channel Name, Date, Timeand Comment detail to excel file Click on [Export] button, supply the file name and press theSave button. (prior to export the data you need to insert a USB thumb disk to save the files)
You can search by selecting the [Program Name] previously importedOperation:1. Select the TV Channel in the [Search Information Layout].2. Select desire “Program” from the pre‐defined List.3. Select time period of interest by selecting [Start] – [End] Date parameters4. Click [Search]5. Video clips matching the search criteria will be listed along with TV Channel Name, Date andTime6. Double click on any clip for playback.7. If you want to export the search criteria results along with the TV Channel Name, Date, Timeand Comment detail to excel file Click on [Export] button, supply the file name and press theSave button. (prior to export the data you need to insert a USB thumb disk to save the files)
You can search by selecting the [Job Name] previously imported.Operation:1. Select the TV Channel in the [Search Information Layout].2. Select desire “Job” from the pre‐defined List.3. Select time period of interest by selecting [Start] – [End] Date parameters4. Click [Search]5. Video clips matching the search criteria will be listed along with TV Channel Name, Date andTime6. Double click on any clip for playback.7. If you want to export the search criteria results along with the TV Channel Name, Date, Timeand Comment detail to excel file Click on [Export] button, supply the file name and press theSave button. (prior to export the data you need to insert a USB thumb disk to save the files)
You can search by selecting the following Alarms: Audio Loss Video Loss Video Freeze4111.5 Search by A/V StatusPress [A/V Status] button on Main Screen under [Smart Search]You can search by selecting the following Alarms: Audio Loss Video Loss Video FreezeOperation:1. Select the TV Channel in the [Search Information Layout].2. Select desire “Alarm Type” from the menu List.3. Select time period of interest by selecting [Start] – [End] Date parameters4. Click [Search]5. Video clips matching the search criteria will be listed along with TV Channel Name, Date andTime6. Double click on any clip for playback.7. If you want to export the search criteria results along with the TV Channel Name, Date, Timeand Comment detail to excel file Click on [Export] button, supply the file name and press the
Press [Playback] button on Main Screen and select [Single Player].
You can add a pre‐defined “Comment” to a Clip at any time during playback.1. Select the Comment from the Menu List.2. Click on [Add] (Advance Player) or [Insert] (Single Player) to record the Comment to a Clip.
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Due to the security of the TV Monitoring System, Legal Copy, Ad’s certification, etc, TVLog useproprietary file format and encrypted MPEG4 technology for the recorded files. Else, the systemwill become unsafe and the files can be easily edited or manipulated by any operator.A Windows base TVLog Playback Software is saved into the DVD/USB, and automatically startsup when the DVD is inserted into the DVD‐ROM drive of any Microsoft Windows based PC.
Operation:1. Use playback transport buttons to select the [Start] and [End] point for the Crop video file.2. To add the entire 5min video file to the burn list click on the video file and press the [Select]button. (TVLog‐G3 generate a video file every 5min)3. Repeat the steps to select more video / crop files before burning.4. Select the Burn Media device: [DVD] or External [USB] Thumb Disk.(Use USB FAT32 Formatted Disk)5. Once video files are selected, click on [Burn] to start the burning process.6. Due to the security of the TV Monitoring System, Legal Copy, Ad’s certification,Due to the security of the TV Monitoring System, Legal Copy, Ad’s certification, etc, TVLog useproprietary file format and encrypted MPEG4 technology for the recorded files. Else, the systemwill become unsafe and the files can be easily edited or manipulated by any operator.A Windows base TVLog Playback Software is saved into the DVD/USB, and automatically startsup when the DVD is inserted into the DVD‐ROM drive of any Microsoft Windows based PC.
Operation:1. Use playback transport buttons to select the [Start] and [End] point for the Crop video file.2. To add the entire 5min video file to the burn list click on the video file and press the [Select]button. (TVLog‐G3 generate a video file every 5min)3. Repeat the steps to select more video / crop files before burning.4. Select the Burn Media device: [DVD] or External [USB] Thumb Disk.(Use USB FAT32 Formatted Disk)5. Once video files are selected, click on [Burn] to start the burning process.6. Due to the security of the TV Monitoring System, Legal Copy, Ad’s certification,Due to the security of the TV Monitoring System, Legal Copy, Ad’s certification, etc, TVLog useproprietary file format and encrypted MPEG4 technology for the recorded files. Else, the systemwill become unsafe and the files can be easily edited or manipulated by any operator.A Windows base TVLog Playback Software is saved into the DVD/USB, and automatically startsup when the DVD is inserted into the DVD‐ROM drive of any Microsoft Windows based PC.
Press [Audit Log] button on Main Screen.System information and log will be displayed with date and time.Audit Log can be saved and exported to mobile storage media
Adjustment bar is activated by pressing the button [Adjustment].Four video parameters can be adjusted for fine tuning the picture quality of each channel individually.Point and Left Mouse over the video frame means selecting that video channel for adjustment.Click the [Reset] button to return to default value for the selected video channel.Note that it will not reset all video channels at one time.Note: This feature should only be used when the video is aged or video signal is weak. Under normalsituation, these parameters should be kept unchanged. Default values can be set by pressing the [Reset]button.¡ Password is needed for this operation.
Press [Audit Log] button on Main Screen.System information and log will be displayed with date and time.Audit Log can be saved and exported to mobile storage media