ARM Electronics RDVR16A User Manual

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Thank-You Note Before You Get Start

First of all, we would like to express our gratitude to you for purchasing this product. This product is designed to meet your personal needs with our great industry-designing ability and our everlasting perseverance to the quality of all our products.

This manual will introduce to you how to install this apparatus.Please keep it well for your future reference.

Now, we would like to invite you to personally experience all ofthe powerful functions this product offers.

Note: Version: 1016-06-D3-04-V354-02; AP: 0013.

Note: Any changes of AP, please refer to your distributor.

Note: Any changes of this manual made to the actual product are subjects to no further notification.

IMPORTANT SAFEGUARD

CAUTION

RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK

CAUTION:

To reduce the risk of electric shock, do not expose this apparatus to rain or moisture.

Only operate this apparatus from the type of power source indicated on the label. Failure to do so may cause injury or death by electric shock and invalidates the warranty.

The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol, within an equilateral triangle, is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated “dangerous voltage” within the product’s enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons.

This exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the literature accompanying the appliance.

CE Mark

This apparatus is manufactured to comply with the radio interference requirements of EN 55022 : 1998 + A1 : 200, EN61000-3-2 : 2000, EN6100-3-3:1995, EN50130-4 : 1995 + A1 : 1998.

TABLE OF CONTENTS

PARTS AND FEATURES

1.1 FEATURES---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

1.2 PACKAGE CONTENTS -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

1.3 SPECIFICATION --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

1.4 FRONT PANEL ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

1.5REAR PANEL ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

INSTALLATION AND CONNECTION

2.1 PHYSICAL CONNECTION --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

2.2 GETTING STARTED ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

ADVANCED DESIGN

3.1 MOTION DETECTION SETTING -----------------------------------------------------------------------------

3.2 QUICK EVENT SEARCH ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

BASIC OPERATION

4.1 RECORDING-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

4.2 PLAYBACK---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

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DETAILED MENU CONFIGURATION

5.1 MENU TREE------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

5.2 ACCESS MENU--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

5.3 MAIN MENU OPTIONS_ RECORD-------------------------------------------------------------------------

5.4 MAIN MENU OPTIONS_ TIMER -----------------------------------------------------------------------------

5.5 MAIN MENU OPTIONS_ DATE ------------------------------------------------------------------------------

5.6 MAIN MENU OPTIONS_ ADVANCE ------------------------------------------------------------------------

5.7 ADVANCE MENU_ CAMERA--------------------------------------------------------------------------------

5.8 ADVANCE MENU_ DETECTION----------------------------------------------------------------------------

5.9 ADVANCE MENU_ DISPLAY--------------------------------------------------------------------------------

5.10ADVANCE MENU_ ALERT-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------

5.11ADVANCE MENU_ REMOTE---------------------------------------------------------------------------------

5.12ADVANCE MENU_ SYSTEM---------------------------------------------------------------------------------

5.13 ADVANCE MENU_ NETWORK -------------------------------------------------------------------------------

5.14 ADVANCE MENU_ BACKUP ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------

5.15 ADVANCE MENU_ HDD INFO-------------------------------------------------------------------------------

5.16 ADVANCE MENU_ EVENT LOG ----------------------------------------------------------------------------

ADDITIONAL OPERATION

6.1 SEARCH-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

6.2 2X DIGITAL ZOOM-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

6.3 KEY LOCK ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

6.4 SWITCH THE N/P SYSTEM ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

6.5 USB UPGRADE----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

6.6 LICENSED SOFTWARE AP------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

6.7 CONNECT TO AP VIA IE BROWSER -----------------------------------------------------------------------

6.8GPRS -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

6.9OPTIONAL PHERIPHERALS----------------------------------------------------------------------------------

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TROUBLE SHOOTING

7.1 FAQ-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

APPENDIX #1 INSTALL THE HDD ------------------------------------------------------------------

APPENDIX #1

APPENDIX #2 PIN CONFIGURATION -------------------------------------------------------------

APPENDIX #2

APPENDIX #3 IR TRANSMITTER -------------------------------------------------------------------

APPENDIX #3

APPENDIX #44 RECORDING TIME TABLE --------------------------------------------------------

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PARTS AND FEATURES

1.1 FEATURES

DVR Features

v MPEG-4 real time compression format v High resolution recording (For 16 channels):

Frame: 720 × 480 pixels with 120 IPS〈NTSC〉/ 720 × 576 pixels with 100 IPS 〈PAL〉 Field: 720 × 240 pixels with 240 IPS〈NTSC〉/ 720 × 288 pixels with 200 IPS〈PAL〉 CIF: 352 × 240 pixels with 480 IPS〈NTSC〉/ 352 × 288 pixels with 400 IPS 〈PAL〉

v Image quality setting: Best, High, Normal, and Basic v Extensive recording time by connected to Independent Disk Array. v Remote surveillance on mobile phone via GPRS, or on PC through internet connection v Easy file backup methods with USB, DVD R/W (optional), and CD R/W (optional) v Alarm trigger recording will send alert with images to designated e-mail and FTP address

Also supports pre-alarm recording

v Advanced motion detection function (4 different adjustable factors of motion detection sensitivity) and convenient

search function.

v Support pre-alarm recording function v Pentaplexfunctions (live display, record, playback, backup, and network) v Web function supports MJPEG compression format for transmitting over the internet v Web surveillance supports multiple viewers simultaneously v Support covert screen for live view channels v IR remote control of the system and PTZ through RS-485 v Support PELCO-D protocol v 2 HDD bases built-in, each can support more than 400GB v Easy system upgrade via USB v Support static IP, dynamic IP, and DHCP with DDNS function v Support manual / timer / motion / alarm recording functions v Record audio with 4ch in and 2ch out v Watermark function ensures authentication of recorded images v System auto recovery after power reconnected v Support SATA HDD v Optional: DVD R/W / CD R/W backup; Independent disk array; VGA output; GPRS connector.

1.2 PACKAGE CONTENTS

Digital Video Recorder

Adapter

* 8

Accessories Packs

IR Transmitter and IR Receiver (1.5m)

Licensed Software AP

Manual & Quick Start

NOTE: Please check the package contents to make sure that you receive all accessories shown above.

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1.3 SPECIFICATION

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1.3 SPECIFICATION

NTSC / PAL (switch able) Video System

MPEG 4Video Compression Format

16 / 8 Channels. Composite video signal 1 Vp-p 75Ω BNC Video Input

16 / 8 Channels. Composite video signal 1 Vp-p 75Ω BNC Video Loop Out

Video Output

Maximum Recording Rate

Adjustable Recording Speed

Main Monitor Output: Composite video signal 1 Vp-p 75Ω BNC Call Monitor Output: Composite video signal 1 Vp-p 75Ω BNC

16 channels ~ Frame: 720 × 480 pixels with 120 IPS〈NTSC〉/ 720 × 576

pixels with 100 IPS 〈PAL〉

Field: 720 × 240 pixels with 240 IPS〈NTSC〉/ 720 × 288

pixels with 200 IPS 〈PAL〉

CIF: 352 × 240 pixels with 480 IPS〈NTSC〉/ 352 × 288

pixels with 400 IPS 〈PAL〉

8 channels ~ Frame: 720 × 480 pixels with 60 IPS〈NTSC〉/ 720 × 576

pixels with 50 IPS 〈PAL〉

Field: 720 × 240 pixels with 120 IPS〈NTSC〉/ 720 × 288

pixels with 100 IPS 〈PAL〉

CIF: 352 × 240 pixels with 240 IPS〈NTSC〉/ 352 × 288

pixels with 200 IPS 〈PAL〉

16 channels ~ Frame: 120, 60, 30, 15 IPS <NTSC> / 100, 50, 25, 13 IPS <PAL>

Field: 240, 120, 60, 30 IPS <NTSC> / 200, 100, 50, 25 IPS <PAL> CIF: 480, 240, 120, 60 IPS <NTSC> / 400, 200, 100, 50 IPS <PAL>

8 channels ~ Frame: 60, 30, 15, 7 IPS <NTSC> / 50, 25, 12, 6 IPS <PAL>

Field: 120, 60, 30, 15 IPS <NTSC> / 100, 50, 25, 12 IPS <PAL> CIF: 240, 120, 60, 30 IPS <NTSC> / 200, 100, 50, 25 IPS <PAL>

Best, high, normal, and basicImage Quality Setting

Hard Disk Storage

HDD Quick Cleaning

Refresh Rate

PentaplexOperation

IDE type, ATA66, supported HDD ＊ 2, support each HDD capacity over 400GB

Quick clean up the “index system” of the recorded files. 250GB under 2 seconds

Yes (Ready in September, 2005)Support SATA HDD

Manual／Timer／Motion／AlarmRecording Mode

Yes (Ready in September, 2005)Watermark

16 channels: 480 IPS for NTSC / 400 IPS for PAL

Pentaplexfunctions (live display, record, playback, backup, and network)

4 audio inputs, 2 audio outputs (Mono) Audio I/O

8 channels: 240 IPS for NTSC / 200 IPS for PAL

Specification Continued…

Format

16 × 12 grid per camera for all channelsMotion Detection Area

4 adjustable variable with precise calculation for motion detectionMotion Detect Sensitivity

Yes (Ready in September, 2005)Pre-alarm Recording

USB1.1 Backup, and network remote backupBackup Device

Motion JPEGWeb Transmitting Compression

Ethernet

Mobile Surveillance

Remote Alarm Notification

Switch)

Alarm I/O

10/100 Base-T. Support remote control and live view via Ethernet.

Support GPRS to access the system via mobile phone (require J2ME, MIDP2.0 protocol)

Support licensed software AP, and IE browser Web Interface

E-mail images, and images uploading to FTP site’s specific account

Support static IP, dynamic IP, and DHCP with DDNS functionNetwork Connection

Support 2 USB 1.1 ports (front panel * 1, back panel * 1)USB Interface

Remote control DVR and PTZ via IR transmitter (RS-485)Remote Control

Support PELCO-D protocol (Ready in September, 2005)PTZ control

Programmable with adjustable dwell time Dwell Time (Sequential Channel

16 channels: 16 inputs, 1 outputs

Support 2X digital zoom function Picture Zoom

8 channels: 8 inputs, 1 outputs

Yes Key Lock

YesVideo Loss Detection

Support up to 6 letters Camera Title

Hue／Color／Contrast／ Brightness Video Adjustable

YY/MM/DD, DD/MM/YY, MM/DD/YY, and Off Date Display Format

DC 19VPower Source

＜64 W Current Consumption

10℃ ~ 40℃ (50℉~104℉)Operating Temperature

432mm (W) × 90mm (H) × 326mm (D) Dimensions (mm)

System auto recovery after power reconnectedSystem Recovery

Optional Peripherals

q Any changes made to the actual product are subjects to no further notification.

DVD R/W backup / CD R/W backup; Independent disk Array; VGA output; GPRS connector (Ready in September, 2005)

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1.4 FRONT PANEL

a b c d e f g h

1) POWER: (a) Press POWER button to turn on/ turn off the DVS. (Under recording mode, please stop record before turn off the DVS)

2) MENU: (b) Press MENU button to enter main menu.

3) ENTER / RECORD : (c) Press ENTER button to confirm. / Press “ ” to activate the manual recording.

4) “＋ CH － ”: (d) Press “＋ CH － ” button to change the setting in the menu / to select the channel.

5) USB: (e) Support firmware update and files backup.

6) LED LIGHT: (f) POWER: Power on STANDBY: Standby HDD: HDD is reading or recording HDD Full: HDD is full. ALARM: Once the alarm is triggered TIMER: When timer recording is turned on. REC: Under recording status PLAY: Under playing status

i j k l m n

7) MODE : (h)

Press “ ” button to switch channel display mode (16, 9, 4 channels display mode, and show the switch display by each channel)

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8) “ ”: (i) Press “ ” button to pause the play back files.

9) “ ”: (j) Press “ ” button to stop the play back files.

10) “ “: (k) Under playback mode, press “ ” button to fast rewind.

11) “ “: (l) Under playback mode, press “ ” to fast forward.

12) “ZOOM”: (m) Press “ZOOM” button to enlarge the picture of selected channel (2X digital zoom).

13) “PLAY” : (n) Press “PLAY” button to playback recorded files.

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14) “ “: (i), (j), (k), (l)

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Press “ ” to move the cursor up / down / left / right.

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15) “ ” + “ ” : (g +h) Press “ ” + “ ”to activate the call monitor function and press “ ” to escape the call monitor mode.

16) “ ” + “ “ : (g+i) Press “ ” + “ “ to select live or playback sounds of the 4 audio channels.

17) “ ” + “ “ : (g+j) Under playback mode, press “ ” + “ “ to show slow playback.

18) “ ” + “ “ or “ ”: (g+k) or (g+l) Press “ ” + “ “ or “ ” change the setting in the menu / to select the channel.

19) “ ” + “ ” : (g+m)

Press “ ” + “ ” to change channel display position. Press “ ” to select the channel which You would like to change, Press “＋” or “－” select the channel which You would like show. Press “ENTER” button to confirm.

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20) “ ” + “ ”: (g+n) Press “ ” + “ ” button to enter the search mode.

21) “ ” + “ ”: (k+l) Press “ ” + “ ” buttons at the same time to enter the PTZ control mode.

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1.5 REAR PANEL

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1) DISK ARRAY PORT: Connect to disk array for extend HDD capacity.

2) IR: Connect to IR receiver.

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3) RS485: Connect to external device (such as PTZ camera) with RS485-A and RS485-B.

4) EXTERNAL I/O PORT: Connect to external device. Control external device or controlled remotely by external device. Alarm input, external alarm.

5) USB PORT: Support firmware update and files backup.

6) D/V PORT (Digital Video Port): Connect to VGA connector card.

7) LAN: Connect to Internet by LAN cable.

8) LINK / ACT LED light: When the Internet is activated, the LED light will turn on.

CALL MONITOR:

9)9)CALL MONITOR:

Connect to CALL monitor. Show the Switch Display. When the alarm

triggered, the call monitor will show the triggered channel for

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a period of time.

10)POWER: Connect to provided Adapter.

11)FAN: For ventilation.

12)VIDEO INPUT (CHANNEL 1 -16 / CHANNEL 1 -8) : Connect to video source, such as camera.

13)LOOP (CHANNEL 1 -16 / CHANNEL 1 -8): Video output.

14)75Ω / HI: When using Loop function, please switch to HI. When you don’t use Loop function, please switch to 75Ω.

15)MONITOR: Connect to Main monitor.

16)AUDIO IN (1-4): Connect to audio source, such as microphone. 4 audio inputs, but users can only select 1 for recording.

17)AUDIO OUT : Connect to monitor or speaker. With 2 mono audio outputs from the same source.

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INSTALLATION AND CONNECTION

2.1 PHYSICAL CONNECTION

1) Install HDDs.

2) Please refer to

The HDDsmust be installed before the DVR is turned on.

3) The illustration below will show you how to connect cameras and monitor to DVR.

4) Connecting the DVR to your existing surveillance system, as shown below.

(For 16 channels.)

Appendix #1 for installation instructions.

Appendix #1

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2.2 GETTING STARTED

1) Before using the DVR, please have the HDDsinstalled ready.

#1 for installation of

HDDs)).

HDDs

(refer to Appendix

2) Connect the AC Power Cord to Power Adapter and plug into an electrical outlet.

The Standby LED light will turn to red. Press the Power button. The POWER LED will be red. It takes approximately 10 to 15 seconds to boot the system with the message : “ SYSTEM INIT. ”, “HDD DETECTING”, and “HDD DETECTED”.

3) Before operating the DVR, please set up the system time first.

system time, please refer to ““

system time, please refer to

DATE””

DATE

settings).

SYSTEM INIT…

DETECTING MASTER HDD OK DETECTING SLAVE HDD FAIL DETECTING DISKARRAY FAIL

(for setting

System Time

Available Capacity

of Internal HDDs

VERSION 1016-06-D3-04-V354-02

SYSTEM NTSC

-787 -

Under HDD

Overwrite Mode

Channel Title

NOTE :

When “HDD not found” message shows up, please refer to

# 1. It may result from

# 1

the improper installation of the HDD.

appendix

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ADVANCED DESIGN

“Advanced Motion Detection Setting” allows users to adjust different sensitivity factors base on different environment. And “Quick Event Search” allows users to examine the setting of motion detection factors. In this way, users can use specific motion detection setting to capture every important image.

3.1 MOTION DETECTION SETTING

q LS : The sensitivity of comparing two different images.The smaller the value is,

the more sensitive the detection will become. Application ~

＊ Environment vibration ＊ Light shift ＊ Shadow ＊ Mirror reflection

q SS : The sensitivity towards the size of the triggered object on the screen.The

smaller the value is, the more sensitive the detection will become. Application ~ ＊ Different size of the objecton the screen.

q TS : The sensitivity towards how long the object gets triggered. The smaller the

value is, the more sensitive the detection will become. Application ~ ＊ Differentspeed of the moving object

q RE : The value of RE is a reference for detection. The default value is 10, which

means DVR will compare 10 continuous images at one time according to the sensitivity of LS, SS, TS simultaneously. Therefore the bigger the value is, the more sensitivity the detection will become. Application ~ ＊ Slow and regular environment change

Scenario : Warehouse Different environments may require different settings, the sample below is for

your reference.

LS

SS

TS

RE

102210Entrance

10218Back door

10225Sidewalk

1010212Widow

v Note 1 : The real appropriate setting value will depend on the real situation

(such as the angle of the lens, the distance between the camera and object…etc.)

v Note 2 : User could also refer to “Section 5.8 Advance Menu_Detection” for

detail setting.

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3.2 QUICK EVENT SEARCH

When finishing the setup of the motion detection, users could simply use the quick event search to examine the setting. There is a simple example for you to understand the principle.

For example, Motion detection area: see as the following illustration picture.Motion detection factors: LS:10; SS:1; TS:3; RE:10

Alarm duration: 5 seconds.

After recording for a period of time, users could use quick event search to playback the motion trigger recording files, then users will see the

between

the number ““1212””

the number

and ““11””

and

on the clock.

on the clock

second handsswing

second hands

BASIC OPERATION

4.1 RECORDING

The DVS offers three recording modes, manual record, event recording, and timer record. If power is off accidentally, recorded video files will still be stored in the HDDs.

DVS will return to original recording status after power is on again.

q MANUAL RECORDING (continuous recording) :

Recording is initiated by manually pressing the REC button. Indicated by the sign “●”

q EVENT RECORDING (triggered by motion and external alarm) :

When this functions is activated, the recording is triggered by motion or external alarm. Indicated by the sign “M” and “A” .

q TIMER RECORDING (scheduled time) :

Recording is scheduled by Timer. Indicated by the sign “TIMER RECORD”.

Under

NOTE : When the HDDsare full under O/W

Recording

Recording mode, previous recorded files may beoverwritten without further warning notices.

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4.2 PLAYBACK

Press “ PLAY ” button, the DVS will display the last recording video.

1) FAST FORWARD (F.F. ) & FAST REWIND (REW):

You can increase speed for Fast Forward and Rewind on the DVS. In the Playback mode, ＊ Press ” ” once to get 4X speed forward and press twice to get 8X speed,… and the maximum speed can reach 32X. ＊ Press ” ” once to get 4X speed rewind and press twice to get 8X speed, … and the maximum speed can reach 32X. ＊ The type of recording image size (Frame, Field, or CIF )will also shown on the screen.

2) PAUSE / IMAGE JOG:

Press “ ” button to pause the current image displayed on the screen. In the Pause mode,

＊ Press ” ” once to get forward by frame change. ＊ Press ” ” once to get rewind by frame change.

3) STOP:

Press “ ” button under all circumstance, it will return DVS to live monitoring mode.

4) CHANNEL SHIFT:

＊ Display mode:

Press MODE “ ” button to select display mode (16 / 9 / 4 channels).

＊ Full Screen Switch:

Press “＋” or “－” button to show the full screen channels.

＊ Channel display switch:

Press “ ” + “ ”button, Press “▲”“▼”“ ”“ ”to select the channel which You would like to change.

Press “＋” or “－” select the channel which You would like show. Press “ENTER” button to confirm.

5) SLOW PLAYBACK:

Press “ ” + “ ” button to get 1/4X speed playback and press twice to get 1/8X speed, three times to get 1/16X speed, and four times to get 1/32X sped.

6) AUDIO:

Press “ ” + “ “ to select live sounds of the 4 audio channels.

＊ AUDIO 1 (L)、 AUDIO 1 (P ) ＊ AUDIO 2 (L)、 AUDIO 2 (P ) ＊ AUDIO 3 (L)、 AUDIO 3 (P ) ＊ AUDIO 4 (L)、 AUDIO 4 (P )

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5.1 MENU TREE

RECORD

MANUAL RECORD

ENABLE

EVENT RECORD

ENABLE

TIMER RECORD

ENABLE

OVERWRITE

TIMER

DATE

START

HH : MM

END

HH : MM

DETAILED MENU CONFIGURATION

MENU

ADVANCE

DATE

DATE:

YEAR MONTH DAY

TIME:

HOUR MIN SEC

FORMAT: Y--MM--D D ……

FORMAT: Y

ADVANCE

CAMERA

DETECTION

TITLE

BRIG

CONT

SATU

HUE

COV

REC

TITLE

RECORD IMG SIZE

RECORD QUALITY

MANUAL RECORD

IPS

EVENT RECORD

IPS

TIMER RECORD

IPS

TOTAL IPS SHARE

DISPLAY

TITLE DISPLAY

DATE DISPLAY

HDD INFO

LOSS SCREEN

PLAYBACK

INFO

DWELL

DURATION

(SEC)

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DEDE-

INTERLACE

ALERT

EXT. ALERT

INT. BUZZER

KEY BUZZER

VLOSS BUZZER

MOTION BUZZER

ALARM BUZZER

HDD BUZZER

HDD NEARLY FULL

(GB)

ALARM DURATION

(SEC)

NETWORK

REMOTE

SYSTEM

SERIAL TYPE

BAUD RATE

HOST ID

IR

PASSWORD

DET

AREA

LS

SS

TS

RE

ALARM

TITLE

DEVICE

ID

PROTOCOL

RATE

BACKUP

HDD INFO

EVENT LOG

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RESET DEFAULT

CLEAR HDD

UPGRADE

LANGUAGE

VERSION

VIDEO FORMAT

5.2 ACCESS MENU

Press “MENU” button to enter the main menu list. The default password is 0000. Enter the default password and press “ENTER”. (You can alter the password later)

＊ 0000 : press “ENTER” four times. ＊ Press “＋” or “－” to select the numbers (from 0 to 9).

(MENU) RECORD TIMER DATE ADVANCE

Use the following buttons for menu setting:

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“ “ to move the cursor.

“＋ , －” to choose the numbers / selections.

“ ENTER “ to go to the submenu / to confirm the selection

“ MENU “ to go tothe menu OSD

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There are 4 options available in the Main Menu:

RECORD --------Record mode setup.

TIMER -----------Timer recording setup.

DATE -------------System date setup.

ADVANCE -------Advance Functions setup.

/ to confirm the change / to exit the menu OSD

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