Viewer Guide

Viewer Guide

JANUS VIEWER

The Janus Viewer allows you to organize, view, and save your video files. The Janus Viewer also allows you to change specific recording parameters of your Janus V2.



  1. Main Viewer Window Displays video currently being played.
  2. Login Prompt: Login window. By default, the login name is admin; password field is left blank.
  3. Video Slider: Skips video timeline backward and forward. Drag slider bar to jump backward or forward in a video.
  4. Video Controls:
  5. Vehicle Speed Display Shows current speed of vehicle.
  6. Playback Speed Slider: Adjust playback speed of video from -4X to 6X (-1x, -2x, 1x, 2x, 4x, 6x).
  7. Channel View Modes:
  8. Volume Slider: Adjust volume from low to high.
  9. Viewer Settings:
  10. Google Map Viewer: Track the location of your vehicle on Google Maps. (Internet connection required)
  11. Event Window: Lists recorded events on the SDHC memory card.
  12. Event Search Button: : Search event by incident type: Overspeed, emergency, impact, sudden start, sudden stop.
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USING JANUS VIEWER

Janus Viewer allows you to play, save, and manage your recorded footage from the Janus V2 SDHC memory card.
Always use Janus Viewer to play files recorded from the Janus V2.

 

Viewing Recorded Video Files

 

Once you have recorded video files on your Janus V2, you can view them on the Janus Viewer.

To view your recorded video files:

Connect the memory card to the computer

 

  1. Insert the SDHC memory card from the Janus V2 into the memory card reader.
  2. Connect the memory card reader to a USB port on your PC.

Start Janus Viewer

 

  1. Open Janus Viewer from the desktop shortcut, or navigate to
    Start>Programs>Janus_V2>Janus_V2. Your video files on the memory card appear in the EventViewer on the top-right corner of the Janus Viewer.
  2. Connect the memory card reader to a USB port on your PC.
  3. Click (Play) to start video playback.

Password Protecting Janus Viewer

 

To password protect Janus Viewer:

  1. Click (setup) and then click the User Settings tab.
  2. Under User Info enter your desired user name and password. Click OK to save. The default user name is admin and the password field is left blank.

Using Video Control

Frame Step

 

Using the frame step button, you can view video one frame at a time in forward or reverse playback

To view files one frame at a time:

  1. Click (step backward single frame) to view a single frame of the video in reverse playback.
  2. Click (step backward single frame) to view a single frame of the video in forward playback.

Forward/Reverse Playback & Pause

 

Use the play and rewind button to play video forward or backward. Use the pause button to pause video playback.

To play video forward or backward:

  1. Click (play) for forward playback.
  2. Click (rewind) for reverse playback.

To pause playback:

  1. Click (pause) to pause the video.

Timeline Slider

 

The Time Slider allows you to jump to any part of the video. To move forward or backward in the video using the time slider, drag the slider in the timeline.

Video Speed Slider

 

The video speed slider allows you adjust the playback speed of the video.

 

  1. To speed up video playback: Drag the speed slider to the right.
  2. To speed up video playback: Drag the speed slider to the left.

NOTE: The video speed slider does NOT work during reverse playback.

 

Single-Channel View

The single-channel view allows you to watch one channel of a video.

To view one channel of video:

  1. Click (single-channel view).
  2. Click (single-channel view) again to switch channels.

Figure 2.5 Single-channel view mode.

Two-Channel View

 

The two-channel view splits the viewing area in half and allows you to see the in-car camera and Driver-View camera simultaneously.

 

To view two channels of video in split screen:

  1. Click (two-channel view).

Figure 2.6 Two-channel view.

Picture-in-Picture (PIP) View

 

The Picture in Picture mode allows you to view two channels of video, with one main screen, and one smaller screen (inset).

 

To view video in picture in picture mode:

  1. Click (PIP) to view video in picture in picture mode.
  2. Click (PIP) again to flip between inset and main screen.

Figure 2.7 Picture in picture view.

Manipulating Video Windows

 

You can move the video windows around by dragging the video window. To to resize the window, click the bottom right hand corner of the window, and drag to resize.

To exit from full-screen view, double-click on the video screen image to return to the main viewing window.

Viewing Recorded Video Files

 

Once you have recorded video files on your Janus V2, you can view them on the Janus Viewer.

To view your recorded video files:

Enabling Google Maps View

 

Janus Viewer displays the location of your vehicle on Google Maps. This feature allows you to pinpoint the location of an event. Full screen viewing modes disables Google Maps View.

 

To start Google Maps view:

 

  1. Click (play) on the Google Maps window. Google Maps connects, and displays the current location of the vehicle.
  2. Click Hybrid or Map to manipulate how Google Maps displays the map

NOTE: Google Maps requires an internet connection to retrieve map data.


Figure 2.8 Google Maps window enabled.


Figure 2.9 Click the Map or Hybrid button to switch map views

Converting files to AVI

You can convert your video files to .AVI format so that you can archive the video. By default, the videos are encrypted with a proprietary compression that is NOT playable alone.
To have your video files play as a stand-alone file, you must compress the files using Janus Viewer.

 

NOTE: To play back the video after you have converted it using the Janus Viewer, you need a third party video codec. Search online for the "FFDSHOW CODEC". Download and install the FFDShow codec. Once you have installed the codec, you are ready to view backed up files from Janus Viewer.

To compress your video file:

 

  1. Click the video you wish to backup from the Event browser. You can only select one event at a time.
  2. Click (Back up) to open the backup screen.
  3. Under Select DATA, select AVI and click OK (Figure 3.1). The Backup-Data Settings window opens.
  4. Select the channel you wish to back up under Select Channel (Inside-Cam or Outside-Cam).
  5. Select the checkbox under Audio ON/OFF to enable or disable sound.
  6. Click (Back up) Click the browse button under Backup-Data Path to select the directory you wish to save your file and then click Save.
  7. Click Next to backup and compress your video. A confirmation window appears.
  8. Click Finish to close the window.


Figure 3.0 Select file you wish to back up from the Event window.


Figure 3.1 Select AVI under the backup selection screen.


Figure 3.2 Backup-Data settings window.


Figure 3.2 Backup confirmation window.

Printing Video Images

 

To print an image of your video with Janus Viewer open:

 

  1. Pause the video that you want to capture as an image.
  2. Click (print). The channel selection screen appears.
  3. Select desired channel to print. Click OK.

Watermarking Video Images

 

To ensure video images have not been tampered with, Janus Viewer comes bundled with a watermarking software called Watermark Proofer. The watermark function allows you to take an image of a single frame screen shot, and verify that the screen shot has not been tampered with.

 

Watermarking Video Images
To watermark a single frame of a video image:

 

  1. Open Janus Viewer (Start>Programs>Lorex_V2) and log in.
  2. Click (Back up)The backup window opens.
  3. Under Select Image, click BMP (Watermark)and click OK.
  4. Browse for the directory you wish to save your picture in. Click OK.

 

Viewing Watermarked Images
To view your watermarked video image:

 

  1. Select Start>Programs>Janus_V2>Watermark proofer to start the watermarking program.
  2. Click Open and browse for the watermarked bitmap (.bmp) file you saved with Janus Viewer.
  3. The image opens with either a pass or fail. An image with a waterproof mark that has NOT been tampered with has a large green circle on the picture (Figure 3.5). An image with a waterproof mark that HAS been tampered has a large red ’X’ on the picture (Figure 3.6).


Figure 3.3 Select Watermark to protect the image with watermark.


Figure 3.4 Watermark program main screen. Click Open to browse for the watermarked bitmap file.


Figure 3.5 A Watermarked image that has NOT been tampered with shows a large green circle on the image.


Figure 3.6 A Watermarked image that HAS been tampered wit shows a large red ’X’ on the image.

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CONFIGURING YOUR JANUS V2

Before using your Janus V2 for a long period of time, it is recommended to configure the Settings menu. This ensures that you receive the best possible performance.

Click (Setup) to access the Setup menu, then click the appropriate tabs on the top of the window:

System Tab

Changing Camera Frame Rate

 

To change camera recording frame rate:

From the Normal (Fps) drop-down menu, select the desired frames per second.Twenty frames per second is considered real-time recording. Click OK to save.

 

You can adjust the recording frame rate for both the Inside camera and the Outside camera (Driver-View camera).

Adjusting speedometer Unit of Measurement

 

Changing Camera Frame Rate

 

To change the unit of measurement that Lorex Viewer displays:

Select Km or MPH. Click OK to save.

Looping Video Recording

 

To record video on a continuous loop:

Under Storage Method, select Recycle. Click OK to save.

This will continually record video until the memory card is full. Once the memory card is full, the Janus V2 erases the memory card and begins recording again.

Automatically Restarting your Janus V2

 

To prevent the Janus V2 from encountering recording errors, you can set it to restart automatically.

 

To enable automatic restart:

  1. Select Auto Reboot.
  2. Select the time you want the unit to restart. Click OK to save.

 

NOTE: Cigarette lighters in import vehicles turn off when the car powers off. This means the restart function will NOT work if the vehicle is turned off. Cigarette lighters in domestic vehicles remain on even if the vehicle is turned off.

Event Tab

 

Choosing What Events to Record

 

You can select the types of events that you want the Janus V2 to record. For example, you can have the Janus V2 record only during emergency situations.

 

To choose the events you want the Janus V2 to record:

Select what type of events you want the Janus V2 to record. Deselect the events you do not want the Janus V2 to record. Click OK to save.

 

  • Emergency: Records events when the emergency button is pushed.
  • Impact: Records events when a vehicle hits a bump or object.
  • Overspeed: Records events when the vehicle reaches a certain speed.
  • Sudden Stop: Records events when the vehicle abruptly stops.
  • Sudden Start: Records when the vehicle accelerates quickly.

Changing Pre and Post Recording Time

 

When an event occurs, you can select how many seconds you want the Janus V2 to record before and after the event. For example, after an impact, you may want to view 5 seconds before the event, and 30 seconds after the event.

 

Note that the NORMAL(Fps) frame rate must be set to 1 for pre and post recording to work. See “Changing Camera Frame Rate” on page 15 for details.

 

To change pre and post recording time:

  1. Drag the slider to the left to decrease the duration (in seconds). Drag the slider to the right to increase the duration (in seconds). Click OK to save.

Restoring User Settings

 

You can save your user settings so that you may re-load your Janus V2 configuration at any time.

 

For example, you may have to format your SDHC memory card. Once your SDHC memory card has been formatted, all your user settings such as time settings, pre and post recording times etc., will reset to the factory default.

 

In order to save your settings, you must save your user settings.

 

Restoring Factory Default Settings

  1. Click on the bottom of the menu; click Yes to restore factory settings.

Adjusting Speed Settings

 

You can adjust what speed the "Overspeed" event triggers a recording. For example, if you set the speed setting to 88 m.p.h., the Janus V2 will only mark an event as Overspeed when your car reaches 89 m.p.h.

 

To adjust Speed Settings:

  1. Drag the slider left to decrease speed settings; right to increase speed settings. Click OK to save.

Adjusting Impact Sensitivity

 

To adjust impact sensitivity:

  • From the Sensitivity drop-down menu, select desired impact (Normal, High, Normal). Click OK to save.

User Settings Tab

 

Changing the Administrator Password

 

To change the Janus Viewer password:

  1. Enter the desired user ID and password into the appropriate fields, and Click OK to save the settings.

Imbedding User Information in Recordings

 

You can imbed your vehicle name and driver license on the video as a watermark.

To add your information to video recordings:

  1. Enter your information into the blank fields and click OK.

Removable Disk Tab

Selecting Memory Card Directory

 

To change the directory of where Janus Viewer reads the memory card:

  1. From the Select Drive drop-down menu, select a save directory (i.e. G:\).
  2. By default, Janus Viewer automatically detects your memory card. You should not have to manually change the drive directory.

Checking Memory Card Capacity

 

To check the capacity of your SDHC memory card:

  1. Select the Removable Disk tab. The memory card capacity information displays under Drive Information.

Formatting the Memory Card:

 

Formatting the memory card permanently deletes your videos. Create a copy of your memory card files before proceeding with a full memory card format.

 

To format your SDHC memory card:

 

  1. Under the Removable Disk tab, click DATA RECOVER to unmount the memory card. Then click FORMAT DRIVE. The format window opens.
  2. Click Start. Click OK when the warning indow appears.Formatting begins.

NOTE: By default, Windows reads a 4 gigabyte memory card as 3.78 GB. This is normal.

 

If you format your SDHC memory card without using Janus Viewer, the default factory directories will not appear after formatting. Always use the Janus Viewer to format your memory card. This preserves necessary folders for the unit to function.

Version Tab

 

The version tab shows the version number of Janus Viewer and Janus V2. This information may be useful when you want to confirm that you have the latest version of Janus Viewer and the latest firmware on the Janus V2.

 

You may need to access the Version tab for troubleshooting purposes with Janus technical support.

 

To view what version of Janus Viewer, and the firmware version of the Janus V2 you have:
Select the Version tab.

Restoring User Settings

 

You can save your user settings so that you may re-load your Janus V2 configuration at any time.

 

For example, you may have to format your SDHC memory card. Once your SDHC memory card has been formatted, all your user settings such as time settings, pre and post recording times etc., will reset to the factory default.

 

In order to save your settings, you must save your user settings.

Restoring Factory Default Settings

 

  1. Click on the bottom of the menu; click Yes to restore factory settings.

 

Saving User Settings

 

To save your Janus V2 user settings:

 

  1. Click (setup) to open the setup menu.
  2. Adjust your user settings (i.e. time settings, pre and post recording time etc.)
  3. Click OK. The Save As menu appears(Figure 3.8).
  4. Locate the directory you wish to save the CFG file. Click Save.

 

Once you have saved your Janus V2 user settings file, you can re-load your Janus V2 user settings at any time.

 

To load your user settings file:

 

  1. Click (setup) to open the setup menu.
  2. Click on the bottom of the menu. The Open menu appears.
  3. Locate the .JDF you saved previously. Click OPEN. Click OK to continue. A pop-up menu opens. Click YES to load the JDF file.

 

 

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