The detailed functions and settings of the Premium H.264 DVR can be set through the
intuitive Graphical User Interface (GUI) OSD setup menu. Collaborating with a USB mouse,
setting up the DVR can be easy as operating on a PC. This chapter particularizes the items
and options in the OSD setup menu.
< Account and Password >
Press MENU and select an account to login. There are two preset accounts: “admin” and
“user”. The next step is to enter a corresponding password. The preset password for the
administrator account “admin” is “1234”, while the preset password for the account “user” is
“4321”.
NOTE: It is strongly suggested to change the preset password to prevent
unauthorized access to the unit.
An icon displayed at the status bar will show the authority level of the account. Under logout
condition, the icon will show “Guest”. When an account is logged in, its authority level
number (1~8) will be shown.
Before completely logout, other functions can also be accessed without having to login
again. There are two ways to logout: manually logout by pressing ESC key at Live mode, or
auto logout when keys are not pressed for 5 minutes at Live/ Menu mode.
< Key Usage >
The key usage differs under general OSD setup menu and in the virtual keyboard. The
difference can be seen while setting some items, such as Unit Name and IP Address.
Key Usage in OSD Setup Menu
Below introduce some keys used frequently in the OSD setup menu.
<Direction Key>
In the OSD setup menu, Direction keys are used to move the cursor to select
menu items. UP / DOWN are used to change the value in the selected field.
<ENTER>
In OSD setup menu or selection interface, press the key to make selection or
save settings.
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<ESC>
Press to cancel or exit from certain OSD setup menu without saving any
changes.
Key Usage in Virtual Keyboard
A virtual keyboard shows in some setting items, such as camera title, e-mail
address, etc. The virtual keyboard displays as below.
! @ #*-_+=,./Back
1 2 34567890 Del
A B CD E F G HIJK L M
N O P Q RSTU V W X Y Z
a b cd efg hijkl m
n o p qrstu v w x y z
<< >> Space CancelOK
<To input characters>
Move the cursor by pressing Direction keys and press ENTER to select
characters.
<To move the cursor in title entry field>
Select “<<” / “>>” and press ENTER to move the cursor to left / right in the title
entry field.
<To delete previous character>
Select <Backspace> and press ENTER.
<To delete current character>
Select <Delete> and press ENTER.
<To exit the virtual keyboard>
Select <OK> and press ENTER to save the settings and exit. Otherwise press
ESC or select <Cancel> and press ENTER to exit without saving changes.
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NOTE: If a USB keyboard is connected and when any key on the
keyboard is pressed, the cursor on the virtual keyboard will be
automatically moved to <OK>.
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System Setup
Select <System Setup> from Main Menu and press ENTER to enter System Setup menu.
The items in the System Setup menu are described in the following sections.
System Setup
System/Version Info
Language
Date/Time
Unit Name
Show Unit Name
User Management
Network Setup
RS485 Setup
Audio Output/Key Beep
User Interface
IP Camera Support
English
Graphic
DVR
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< System/Version Info >
The System/Version Info menu allows user to view system information such as hardware
and software version. From the System Setup menu, select <System/Version Info> and
press ENTER. The following menu is displayed. The first seven items are “read only”, for
users’ information only. The items in this menu are described in the following subsections.
System/Version Info
Model Name
Video System
Hardware
Software
DSP
MAC Address 1
MAC Address 2
Software Upgrade Via Local Device
Software Upgrade Via Internet
FPGA Upgrade Via Local Device
****-****-****-****
****-****-****-****
**:**:**:**:**:**
**:**:**:**:**:**
Model Name
This item shows the model name of the unit.
****
NTSC
**-**-**
Video System
This item show the current video system of the unit.
Hardware
The item identifies the hardware version for this unit.
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Software
The item identifies the software version installed on this unit.
DSP
This item identifies the digital signal processor (DSP) number of the unit.
MAC Address 1
This item identifies the first Media Access Control (MAC) address of the unit.
MAC Address 2
This item identifies the second MAC address of the unit.
Software Upgrade Via Local Device
This item is used for upgrading software of the Premium H.264 DVR by local
device. The menu is displayed as follows.
Software Upgrade via Local Device
Upgrade Version
xxxx-xxxx-xxxx-xxxx
Connect an USB drive containing upgrade software to the unit, then the
available upgrade files will be listed in the menu. To update the system, select
a file and use UP / DOWN keys to choose <Yes>. Press ENTER to confirm
the selection and start the upgrade process. The Premium H.264 DVR loads
the software, updates the system files, and reboots automatically.
The upgrade may take several minutes to save the changes in the memory of
the system. After the unit is rebooted, please check the software version
again.
NOTE: No power interruption is allowed during the software update.
Ensure that no power interruption can occur until the unit is completely
Select
No
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rebooted.
NOTE: Do not remove the external USB ThumbDrive
before the unit has completely shut down (hard drive and fan are off).
Removing the external USB ThumbDrive® / DVD+RW before shut
down can cause the system to update improperly.
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Software Upgrade Via Internet
The item is used to upgrade the unit’s software via the internet. Select one of
the listed software versions and choose <Yes>. The Premium H.264 DVR
downloads the software, updates the system files, and reboots automatically.
FPGA Upgrade Via Local Device
The item is used to upgrade the unit’s firmware via a local device. Choose the
firmware for upgrade and select <Yes>. The Premium H.264 DVR loads the
firmware, updates the system files, and reboots automatically.
< Language >
The Language item allows user to select the language for the OSD setup menu and screen
messages. Language selection takes effect immediately when the selection is done. Press
UP / DOWN to select from listed languages and press ENTER to confirm.
< Date / Time >
Users can set the current date, time and other OSD parameters in this menu. In System
Setup menu, select <Date/Time> and press ENTER; the Date/Time menu displays as
follows.
Date/Time
Date
Time
Time Zone
Date/Time Display
Date Display Mode
Time Display Mode
Daylight Saving Time Setup
Network Time Protocol Setup
NOTE: The reset of date / time settings only applies to new videos. The date and
time of previously recorded video will not be changed.
2010/12/21
PM 10:39:26
OFF
1 Row
Y/M/D
12 HR
NOTE: To avoid record database corruption, clearing the database is recommended
after changing Date / Time setting.
Date / Time
Select <Date> or <Time> and press ENTER for adjusting the settings. LEFT /
RIGHT keys are used to move the cursor to previous or next field, ENTER is
for selecting, and UP / DOWN are used to change the value in the selected
field.
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Time Zone
Select <Time Zone> to enter the time zone setting. To find out users’ local
time zone, please visit wwp.greenwichmeantime.com or refer to the following
picture for information.
NOTE: The <Time Zone> must be set to users’ local time zone or the
<Network Time Protocol Setup> will not be accessible.
Date / Time Display
Users are allowed to set the date / time OSD displays in 1 or 2 rows. Use the
UP / DOWN keys to change the setting.
Date Display Mode
This function allows user to set the OSD display type of the date. There are
three options to select from: <Y/M/D>, <M/D/Y> or <D/M/Y>. “Y” represents
“Year”, “M” represents “Month” and “D” represents “Day”. Use UP / DOWN
keys to change the setting.
Time Display Mode
User can set the time format to <12HR> or <24HR>. Use the UP / DOWN
keys to change the format.
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Daylight Saving Time Setup
This menu is for people who live in certain regions to observe Daylight Saving
Time (DST).
- Daylight Saving Time
Select <On> to enable, or <Off> to disable the function.
If the function is disabled, the DST Start/ End time and DST Bias will be
grayed out and cannot be accessed. If this function is enabled, the
date/time information will be shown on the screen with a DST icon
when playing back recorded video or searching video in the event list.
“S” indicates summer time and “W” indicates wintertime.
- DST Start / End
These items are used to set the daylight saving duration. Use LEFT /
RIGHT to move the cursor to the next or previous field, UP / DOWN to
change the settings.
- DST Bias
This item allows the user to set the amount of time to move forward
from the standard time for daylight saving time. Available options are
<30>, <60>, <90> and <120> minutes.
Network Time Protocol Setup
After entering the time zone, the <Network Time Protocol Setup> option will
appear. Select the <Network Time Protocol Setup> to set the time server.
The default time server is time.nist.gov, but the user can change it to other
time servers when desired. A list of IP addresses of the time servers is listed
below.
129.6.15.28 129.6.15.29 132.163.4.101
132.163.4.102 132.163.4.103 128.138.140.44
192.43.244.18 131.107.1.10 69.25.96.13
206.246.118.250 208.184.49.9 64.125.78.85
207.200.81.113 64.236.96.53 68.216.79.113
After the time server is set, set <Manually Time Sync> to <Yes> to sync the
time immediately. The time sync can also be updated periodically. Set
<Automatically Time Sync> to <On> and the time will be automatically
synced once an hour.
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< Unit Name >
Users are allowed to assign a name, up to 11 characters, to the Premium H.264 DVR.
Follow the steps to edit the unit name.
• Select <Unit Name> from System Setup menu and press ENTER. A virtual keyboard
displays.
!@ # * -_+=,./Back
12 3 4567890 Del
A B C D EF G HIJKL M
NO P Q RS T UVWXY Z
ab c d e f gh i j k lm
n o p q rstu v w x yz
<< >> Space CancelOK
• Use Direction keys to move the cursor to the wanted character.
• Press ENTER to add the character to the entry field (up to 11 characters).
• When done, move the cursor to <OK> and press ENTER to save the settings and exit.
< Show Unit Name >
This item enables the unit name of the Premium H.264 DVR to be shown on the monitor.
Select <Yes> to show or select <No> to hide.
< User Management >
The DVR provides the option to create up to seven sets of usernames and passwords with
customized authority, excluding the preset “admin” account. The menu is as the following.
NOTE: The “Menu Access” cannot be set to <Disable>.
When the account does not have authority to access certain functions, an
error message will be displayed on the screen.
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Load Default Setting
This item is for restoring the default settings. Select <Yes> to load default
setting or select <No> to exit.
< Network Setup >
The Network Setup menu allows users to setup the network by specifying the network
related settings, such as IP address, Netmask, etc. Check with the network administrator
and/or network service provider for specific information. The menu is as the following.
Network Setup
LAN Select
LAN Setup
Wireless Network Setup
Modem Setup
Trigger Port
Email Address
SMTP Setup
DDNS Setup
UPnP Setup
LAN
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Items in this menu are described in the following sections.
LAN Select
This item allows users to select the service type among <LAN>, <PPPoE>,
<WLAN>, and <None>. If users are using a wired or wireless local area
network communication, please select <LAN> or <WLAN>. If users are using
a broadband medium, such as DSL Line or cable modem, please select
<PPPoE>.
PPPoE stands for Point-to-Point Protocol over Ethernet. It is a specification
for connecting the users on an Ethernet to the Internet through a common
broadband medium.
If <None> is selected, then there is no need to set further LAN/ PPPoE/
WLAN settings. Therefore, the second item <LAN Setup> and third item
<Wireless Network Setup> will be inaccessible.
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LAN Setup
The network related settings in the LAN Setup menu should be associated
with the network service type. If users select <LAN> for <LAN Select>, then
the PPPoE related menu items will not be displayed.
Select <LAN Setup> in Network Setup menu and press ENTER for setting the
parameters; the menu displays as follows.
LAN Setup
DHCP
IP
Netmask
Gateway
DNS
PPPoE Account
PPPoE Password
PPPoE Max Idle
Connect At Booting
Network Restart
192.168.1.150
255.255.255.0
192.168.1.1
OFF
0.0.0.0
35 Min
Yes
No
- DHCP
This item allows user to obtain a dynamic IP address from DHCP
(Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol) server when the unit boots up.
When using DHCP, the settings are dynamic and they will be changed
every time users power up and power off the unit, depending on the
network's setup.
If the item is enabled (ON), a dynamic IP will be assigned to the
Premium H.264 DVR. In this case, user does not need to configure a
static IP and the Ethernet settings, including IP address, Netmask,
Gateway and DNS settings, will be read only.
If users are using permanent addressing, set DHCP to <OFF> for
setting the IP Address, Netmask, Gateway, and DNS. Check with the
network system administrators or IT personnel for appropriate values
for these settings.
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- IP
The item is used to configure the IP (Internet Protocol) address of the
unit. The IP address is the identifier for the computer or device on a
TCP/IP LAN or WAN. Please note that to set a static IP address, DHCP
must be set to <OFF>.
NOTE: The IP address cannot be set to “192.168.50.*” due to
the specific IP is reserved for NAS devices.
- Netmask
A netmask is a 32-bit mask used to divide an IP address into subnets
and specify the networks available hosts. Its value is defined by the
network administrator. It takes the form as ***.***.***.***, for example,
255.255.255.255.
This item allows users to enter the value of the Netmask for the unit.
Please note that to configure the item, DHCP must be set to <OFF>.
- Gateway
Gateway is a node on a network that serves as an entrance to another
network. Users are allowed to specify the IP address of the gateway or
router associated with this unit. To configure this item, DHCP must be
set to <OFF>.
- DNS
DNS is the abbreviation for “Domain Name System”, which is an
Internet service that translates domain names (eg: www.DNS.com)
into IP addresses. It helps to make our life easier because we do net
have to memorize IP address but just the domain names, which are
easier to be memorized.
The item allows users to specify the IP address of the Domain Name
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System associated with the unit. To configure this item, DHCP must be
set to <OFF>.
If the network server is unavailable when using DHCP, the unit
searches for the network server and boots up slower than as usual.
The search of network continues until it times out.
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- PPPoE Account
The item allows users to setup the PPPoE login username.
NOTE: For accessing the PPPoE settings, select <PPPoE> as
the Network Type under LAN Select menu.
To setup the login username, follow the steps:
• Select <PPPoE Account> from LAN Setup menu and press
ENTER. A virtual keyboard displays. Use Direction keys to move
the cursor to the desired character.
• Press ENTER to add the character to the entry field.
• When it’s done, move the cursor to <OK> and press ENTER to
save the setting and exit.
- PPPoE Password
The item allows users to setup the PPPoE password. Follow these
steps to setup the login password.
• Select <PPPoE Password> from LAN Setup menu and press
ENTER. A virtual keyboard displays.
• Use Direction keys to select from characters.
• Press ENTER to add the selected character to the entry field.
• When it’s done, move the cursor to <OK> and press ENTER to
save the setting and exit.
- PPPoE Max Idle
The item indicates the duration that the modem connection remains
active if there is no acknowledgement from the remote PC. Users can
select the idle time from 0 to 600 minutes.
- Connect At Booting
The unit is allowed to automatically connect to the internet when
powered up. Select <Yes> to connect at booting, otherwise select
<No>.
- Network Restart
Network restart is required after network settings are changed. Select
<Yes> to restart the network connection.
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Wireless Network Setup
A wireless network consists of a number of computers which are equipped
with wireless networking interface card respectively. Each of these computers
can communicate directly with all of the other wireless enabled computers.
Select <Wireless Network Setup>, which is under <Network Setup> Menu,
and press ENTER, the menu displays as below.
Wireless Network Setup
Operating Mode
Choose A Wireless Network
Network Name (ESSID)
Network Authentication
Data Encryption
Data Encryption Level
Key Index
Enter Network Key
Network Setting
Connect
Infrastructure
H264DVR
Shared
Disable
64bits
1
xxxxxxxxx
No
- Operating Mode
Devices in a wireless network are set up to either communicate
indirectly through a central place -- an Access Point (AP); or directly,
one to the other. The prior one is called "Infrastructure Mode" and the
other one is called "Ad Hoc Mode” (also referred as peer-to-peer).
Ad Hoc Mode does not require an Access Point. It is easier to set up,
especially in a small or temporary network.
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NOTE: Users may select either mode for the wireless network.
However, all devices communicating directly with each other
must operate under the same mode.
- Choose A Wireless Network
This function enables the unit to scan for available wireless network
connections in surrounding area and list them as shown below.
Choose A Wireless Network
Mode
Infrastructure
Infrastructure
ESSID
Wireless-ap
zeroneoffice
The list shows operating mode, network name (ESSID) and the
encrypt status of each wireless network. “Mode” indicates the
operating mode; “ESSID” indicates the name of the wireless network
ENCRYPT
OFF
OFF
found; and “Encrypt” indicates whether the transferring data has been
encrypted.
Move the cursor to the desired wireless network and press ENTER to
select it. Once users select a wireless network, some related items,
such as <Operating Mode>, <Network Name> and <Data Encryption>,
are already set for users.
NOTE: A Wireless USB Adapter must be connected to the DVR
before choosing a wireless network under this submenu.
- Network Name (ESSID)
This item is used for setting the name of a wireless network. The set
name will be shared by every member of the wireless network. Note
that the Network Name should be one word without space.
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Follow these steps to set the name of a wireless network.
• In the <Wireless Network Setup> Menu, move the cursor to
<Network Name (ESSID)> and press ENTER. A virtual keyboard
with alphanumeric characters is displayed.
! @#*-_+=,./ Back
1 234567890 Del
A B CD E F GHIJK L M
N O P Q RSTU V WX Y Z
a b c d efg hijk l m
n o p qrstu v wx y z
<< >> Space Cancel OK
• Use Direction keys to move the cursor through the virtual keyboard
and press ENTER to add the selected character to the entry field.
Repeat the procedures until the Network Name has been
established.
• When finished, move the cursor to <OK> and press ENTER to
complete the setting; or, abort the setting by either ways: press
ESC, or move the cursor to <Cancel> and press ENTER.
- Network Authentication
For additional security on the wireless network, the Authentication type
can also be set when Encryption is enabled.
If <Shared> is chosen, the Access Point will not be available on the
wireless network except to those wireless clients that share the same
WEP (short for Wired Equivalent Privacy) key.
If <Open> System is chosen, only those wireless clients with the same
WEP key will be able to communicate on the wireless network, but the
Access Point will be visible to all devices on the network.
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NOTE: Wired Equivalent Privacy is a security protocol for
WLANs defined in the 802.11b standard. WEP aims to provide
security by encrypting data over radio waves so that it is
protected when the data is transmitting from one end point to
another.
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- Data Encryption
This function is used to translate the data into a secret code. Data
encryption is the most efficient way to achieve data security. To read an
encrypted file, users must have access to a secret key or password
that enables users to decrypt it.
Once users enable this function, users have to specify the secret key
level (64 bits or 128 bits) and key index.
- Data Encryption Level
This item allows users to select the data privacy algorithm, including 64
or 128 bits WEP type. If users select 64 or 128 bits WEP type, a set of
WEP key will be generated. 128 bits WEP type provides higher secure
level than 64 bits WEP type.
If <64bits> is chosen, then 10 hexadecimal digits can be entered for
<Enter Network Key>; and 26 hexadecimal digits for <128bits>.
NOTE: A hexadecimal digit values in the range of 0~9, A~F and
a~f, e.g. abcde12345.
- Key Index
Key index refers to the location where the secret key is stored. Users
can select from 1 to 4. The option users selected here should be
corresponding to Wireless USB Adapter’s setting.
- Enter Network Key
This item is to specify a secret key for encryption. Select <Enter
Network Key> and press ENTER, a virtual keyboard shows as below.
! @#*-_+=,./ Back
1 234567890 Del
A B CD E F GHIJK L M
N O P Q RSTU V WX Y Z
a b c d efg hijk l m
n o p qrstu v wx y z
<< >> Space Cancel OK
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Follow the same setup procedures described in <Network Name
(ESSID)> to specify a secret key.
NOTE: If <64bits> is chosen as option for <Data Encryption
Level>, then 10 hexadecimal digits can be entered; and 26
hexadecimal digits for <128bits>.
- Network Setting
This item is to configure the related settings of the WLAN Network,
including <WLAN DHCP>, <WLAN IP>, <WLAN Netmask>, <WLAN
Gateway> and <WLAN DNS>. Select this item and press ENTER, the
sub-menu displays as below.
Network Setting
WLAN DHCP
WLAN IP
WLAN Netmask
WLAN Gateway
WLAN DNS
192.168.70.100
255.255.255.0
0. 0. 0. 0
0. 0. 0. 0
OFF
<WLAN DHCP> allows users to obtain a dynamic IP address from
DHCP server. If users select <ON>, then the remaining items will be
assigned automatically. Alternatively, if <OFF> is selected, users have
to enter the remaining items manually.
NOTE: The item <LAN Select>, which is under <Network
Setup> menu, should be set to <WLAN>, otherwise, this
submenu <Wireless Network Setup> cannot be accessed.
- Connect
After the above settings have been set completely, move cursor to this
item and select <Yes> to activate a wireless network (if any has been
detected), and <No> to abort.
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Modem Setup
The Premium H.264 DVR can connect to the internet via an external installed
modem.
Modem Setup
Dial-in Setup
Dial-out Setup
Dial Port Selection
None
- Dial-in Setup
The Dial-in function enables users to establish dial-up modem
communication to and from the Premium H.264 DVR for the remote
software use. Users are allowed to connect only one modem to a
Premium H.264 DVR.
For more information on dial-up setting on PC, see Appendix B:
Dial-up Connections via Modem.
NOTE: The Dial-in Service is not available if no modem
connects to the unit.
In Network Setup menu, select <Dial-in Setup> and press ENTER to
enter the Dial-in menu. The menu displays as follows.
Dial-in Setup
Dial-in Service
Dial-in Account
Dial-in Password
Server IP
Client IP
Dial-in Idle Time
Dial-in Max Time
192.168.0.1
192.168.0.2
OFF
user
user
0 Min
0 Min
Dial-in Service
If the Premium H.264 DVR does not connect to the Internet, user can
communicate to the unit from remote PC through a modem as well.
Select <ON> to enable the Dial-in function, or <OFF> to disable. If
users select <OFF> for this item, then the rest items will be
inaccessible.
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Dial-in Account
This item enables users to protect the unit by establishing or changing
a dial-in user name for modem connection.
To setup the Dial-in Account, follow the steps.
• Select <Dial-in Account> from Dial-in Setup menu and press
ENTER. A virtual keyboard displays.
! @#*-_+=,./ Back
1 234567890 Del
A B CD E F GHIJK L M
N O P Q RSTU V WX Y Z
a b c d efg hijk l m
n o p qrstu v wx y z
<< >> Space Cancel OK
• Use Direction keys to move the cursor to the desired character.
• Press ENTER to add the selected character to the entry field.
• When it’s done, move the cursor to <OK> and press ENTER to
save the settings and exit.
NOTE: The Sever IP and the Client IP must be different.
However, they have to be set in the same domain.
For example: Server IP: 192.168.0.1
Client IP: 192.168.0
.2
Dial-in Password
The item allows users to setup the Dial-in password. Follow these
steps to setup the login password.
• Select <Dial-in password> from Dial-in Setup menu and press
ENTER. A virtual keyboard displays.
• Use Direction keys to select character.
• Press ENTER to add the selected character to the entry field.
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• When it’s done, move the cursor to <OK> and press ENTER to
save the settings and exit.
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Server IP
The item is for setting the IP address that identifies the Premium
H.264 DVR over modem connection. To set the server IP, follow these
steps:
• Select <Server IP>.
• Using LEFT / RIGHT to move the cursor to select the area users
want to change.
• Press ENTER, and then use UP/ DOWN to change the value.
• When it’s done, press ENTER again to exit.
• Repeat the procedures until the IP is set completely.
Client IP
The item determines the remote PC’s IP address for connection with
the Premium H.264 DVR. To set the Client IP, follow these steps:
• Select <Client IP>.
• Using LEFT/ RIGHT to move the cursor to select the area users
want to change.
• Press ENTER, and then use UP/ DOWN to change the value.
• When it’s done, press ENTER again to exit.
• Repeat the procedures until the IP is set completely.
Dial-in Idle Time
This item indicates the longest amount of time that the modem
connection remains active if there is no acknowledgement from the
remote PC. The value can be set in the range of 0 min to 600 min.
Dial-in Max Time
The item indicates the longest amount of time that the connection via
modem remains active. The value can be set in the range of 0 min to
600 min.
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- Dial-out Setup
The Dial-out function enables user to establish dial-up modem
communication to and from the Premium H.264 DVR for remote
notification. Users can connect one modem to a Premium H.264 DVR.
For more information on dial-up setting on PC, see Appendix B:
Dial-up Connections via Modem.
NOTE: The Dial-out Service is not available if there is no
modem connected to the unit.
In Network Setup menu, select <Dial-out Setup> and press ENTER to
enter the Dial-out menu. The menu displays as follows.
Dial-out Setup
Dial-out DHCP
Dial-out IP
Dial-out Netmask
Dial-out Gateway
Dial-out DNS
Phone Number
Dial-out Account
Dial-out Password
Dial-out Idle Time
Dial-out Max Time
Connect
192.168.254.1
255.255.255.0
192.168.254.254
192.168.254.254
OFF
1234
user
user
0 Min
0 Min
No
Dial-out DHCP
This item allows users to obtain a dynamic IP address from DHCP
(Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol) server over modem connection.
If the item is enabled (ON), a dynamic IP will be assigned to the
Premium H.264 DVR. In this case, users do not need to configure a
static IP and the following settings will be read only.
Select <ON> to enable the DHCP function, or <OFF> to set the
dial-out IP address, Netmask, Gateway and DNS manually.
Dial-out IP
The item is for setting a static IP address that identifies the Premium
H.264 DVR over modem connection. Set the <Dial-out DHCP> to
<OFF> for accessing this item.
Move the cursor over <Dial-out IP> and press ENTER, and then press
UP / DOWN keys to change the values in the selected field.
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Dial-out Netmask
The item is for setting the Netmask that identifies the Premium H.264
DVR over modem connection. To configure the item, DHCP must be
set to <OFF>.
Move the cursor over <Dial-out Netmask> and press ENTER, and then
press UP / DOWN keys to change the values in the selected field.
Dial-out Gateway
Users are allowed to specify the IP address of the gateway or router
associated with this unit. To configure this item, DHCP must be set to
<OFF>.
Move the cursor over <Dial-out Gateway> and press ENTER, and then
press UP / DOWN keys to change the values in the selected field.
Dial-out DNS
The item allows users to specify the IP address of the Domain Name
System (DNS) associated with the unit. To configure this item, DHCP
must be set to <OFF>. Enter this item and press UP / DOWN keys to
change the values in the selected field.
Phone Number
The item is used to set the dial-out phone number. Follow these steps
to setup the phone number.
• Select <Phone Number> from Dial-out Setup menu and press
ENTER. A virtual keyboard displays.
• Use Direction keys to move the cursor for selecting number.
• Press ENTER to add the selected number to the entry field.
• When it’s done, press ENTER to save the settings and exit.
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Dial-out Account
This item enables user to set the Dial-out user name, which is used for
dialing out to Internet Service Provider server. Contact the network
service provider for more specific information.
To setup the Dial-out Account, follow the steps.
• Select <Dial-out Account> from Dial-out Setup menu and press
ENTER. A virtual keyboard displays.
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A B CD E F GHIJK L M
N O P Q RSTU V WX Y Z
a b c d efg hijk l m
n o p qrstu v wx y z
<< >> Space Cancel OK
• Use Direction keys to move the cursor to the desired character.
• Press ENTER to add the selected character to the entry field.
• When it’s done, move the cursor to <OK> and press ENTER to
save the settings and exit.
Dial-out Password
The item allows user to setup the Dial-out password. Follow these
steps to setup the login password.
• Select <Dial-out password> from Dial-out Setup menu and press
ENTER. A virtual keyboard displays.
• Use Direction keys to move the cursor for selecting from
characters.
• Press ENTER to add the selected character to the entry field.
• When it’s done, move the cursor to <OK> and press ENTER to
save the settings and exit.
Dial-out Idle Time
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This item indicates the longest duration of time that the modem
connection remains active if there is no acknowledgement from the
remote PC. The value can be set in the range of 1 min to 600 min. If
selecting <0>, the modem connection remains active constantly.
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Dial-out Max Time
The item indicates the longest duration of time that the connection via
modem remains active. The value can be set in the range of 1 min to
600 min, or <0> to keep the connection indefinitely.
Connect
When the Dial-out related settings are configured, set this item to
<Yes> to start dial-out or select <No> to disconnect.
- Dial Port Selection
The Dial Port Selection enables the user to assign the Dial-In/Out,
SMS, Text to the designated port of the DVR. For instance, when the
cable of a POS system is connected to the Serial Port of the DVR,
enter the Dial Port Selection menu and assign Text to the Serial Port.
The DVR will now be able to obtain data from the POS system.
Dial Port Selection
Serial Port
USB Port-Front
USB Port-Rear Top
USB Port-Rear Bottom
Te xt
None
None
None
Trigger Port
To avoid the default service port (port 80) being jammed, the item enables
users to change port 80 to another port.
To change the trigger port, move the cursor over <Trigger Port> and press
ENTER, then adjust the setting using UP / DOWN keys.
Email Address
This item is used to edit the e-mail address where alarm event information will
be sent. Follow these steps to setup the e-mail address.
• Select <Email Address> from Network Setup menu and press ENTER. A
virtual keyboard displays.
• Use Direction keys to move the cursor for selecting from characters.
• Press ENTER to add the selected character to the entry field.
• When it’s done, move the cursor to <OK> and press ENTER to save the
settings and exit.
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SMTP Setup
Simple Mail Transfer Protocol (SMTP), a protocol for sending e-mail
messages between servers. SMTP is a relatively simple, text-based protocol
that one or more recipients of a message are specified and the message text
is transferred.
Select < SMTP Setup> from Network Setup menu and press ENTER; the
menu displays as follows.
SMTP Setup
Email via SMTP
SMTP Server
SMTP Port
SMTP Account
SMTP Password
Use SSL Connection
On
25
Off
- Email via SMTP
The item enables users to determine if the unit sends e-mail via SMTP.
Select <On> to send e-mail via SMTP using direction keys; if not,
select <Off>.
- SMTP Server
This item enables users to set the SMTP server. Contact the network
service provider for more specific information.
Follow the steps to setup the SMTP Server.
• Select <SMTP Server> from SMTP Setup menu and press ENTER.
A virtual keyboard displays.
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n o p qrstu v wx y z
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• Use Direction keys to move the cursor to the desired character.
• Press ENTER to add the selected character to the entry field.
• When it’s done, move the cursor to <OK> and press ENTER to
save the settings and exit.
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- SMTP Port
The item is used to change SMTP port to another port, if necessary.
SMTP usually is implemented to operate over Internet port 25.
To change the SMTP port, move the cursor to <SMTP Port> in SMTP
Setup menu and press ENTER. Use UP / DOWN keys to change the
values in the selected field.
- SMTP Account
The item allows users to setup the SMTP username. Follow these
steps to setup the login username.
• Select <SMTP Account> from SMTP Setup menu and press
ENTER. A virtual keyboard displays.
• Use Direction keys to move the cursor for selecting from
characters.
• Press ENTER to add the selected character to the entry field.
• When it’s done, move the cursor to <OK> and press ENTER to
save the settings and exit.
- SMTP Password
The item allows users to setup the SMTP password. Follow these
steps to setup the password.
• Select <SMTP password> from SMTP Setup menu and press
ENTER. A virtual keyboard displays.
• Use Direction keys to move the cursor for selecting from
characters.
• Press ENTER to add the selected character to the entry field.
• When it’s done, move the cursor to <OK> and press ENTER to
save the settings and exit.
- Use SSL Connection
SSL stands for Secure Sockets Layer, which provides communications
security over the Internet. Select <On> for this item to enable SSL
connection. Otherwise, select <Off> to disable SSL connection.
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DDNS Setup
Dynamic Domain Name System (DDNS) allows a DNS name to be constantly
synchronized with a dynamic IP address. In other words, it allows those using
a dynamic IP address to be associated to a static domain name so others can
connect to it by the domain name.
Once the setting is completed, the DDNS address will be:
http://hostname.ddns.iview-ddns.com
Fore example, if the chosen host name is “H264DVR”, then the address will
be: http://H264DVR.ddns.iview-ddns.com
Select <DDNS Setup> from Network Setup and press ENTER. The menu
displays as below.
DDNS Setup
Enable DDNS
Host Name
DDNS Port
Submit/Update
ezDDNS
On
XXXXXX
80
No
No
- Enable DDNS
The item is used to enable or disable the Dynamic Domain Name
Service. Select <On> to enable the service, or <Off> to disable.
- Host Name
The item allows users to setup a domain name, which is used for
accessing the Premium H.264 DVR through the internet on the remote
PC.
To setup the Host Name of the unit, follow the steps.
• Select <Host Name> from DDNS Setup menu and press ENTER.
A virtual keyboard displays as below.
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N O P Q RSTU V WX Y Z
a b c d efg hijk l m
n o p qrstu v wx y z
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• Use Direction keys to select characters.
• Press ENTER to add the selected character to the entry field.
• When it’s done, move the cursor to <OK> and press ENTER to
save the settings and exit.
NOTE: There cannot be more than one Premium H.264 DVR
setting to the same Host Name.
- DDNS Port
The item allows user to setup the port for DDNS. Press UP / DOWN
Direction keys to change the port.
- Submit/Update
When it’s done, move the cursor to this item and press ENTER to
submit the settings.
NOTE: If there are more than one Premium H.264 DVR set to
the same domain name, then only the first one will be able to
submit successfully.
- ezDDNS
ezDDNS enables the users to register for the host name automatically.
Press ENTER and select <Yes>. The following will be displayed.
ezDDNS Submit/update ok!
Host name is XXXXXX.ddns.iview-ddns.com
Press any key to return
NOTE: The DVR must be connected to the *Real IP address, or
be assigned a specific port using **Port Forwarding technique.
*A "Real IP" is the IP address that is assigned to users by the ISP.
**A "Virtual IP" is the IP address assigned either manually or
through DHCP. When the user is assigned a Virtual IP, the user
must use Port Forwarding technique to assign a specific port to
the DVR.
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UPnP Setup
UPnP is the abbreviation for Universal Plug and Play, which is a relatively
new technology that integrates a universal protocol for widespread
plug-and-play devices to ease the network implementation. When a PC and a
DVR both installed the UPnP function, the PC can automatically recognize
the DVR in the same local area network. The advantage of this function is that
PCs can connect to the DVR via the remote control software by directly
clicking on the icon representing the DVR in <My Network Places> folder.
The menu will be as the following.
UPnP Setup
UPnP
UPnP NAT Traversal
- UPnP
On
No
Set the first item UPnP to <ON> and the DVR is now with UPnP
function.
- UPnP NAT Traversal
The UPnP NAT traversal function will help to automatically setup a
router if the DVR connects to the internet via a router. Select <Yes>
and the settings of router will be taken care by the DVR itself.
< RS485 Setup >
This menu allows users to set up the parameters of the unit’s RS-485 communication port.
From the System Setup menu, select <RS485 Setup> and press ENTER. The following
menu is displayed.
RS485 Setup
Unit ID
Baud Rate
Bits
Stop
Parity
224
9600
8
1
None
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Unit ID
This item is used to change the RS-485 ID address of the unit. The ID is in the
range of <1> to <255>. The default is <224>.
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Baud Rate
Bits
Stop
Parity
The Baud rate options associated with the protocol are <2400>, <4800>,
<9600>, <19200> and <38400>. The default is <9600> baud.
The bits options associated with the protocol are <6>, <7> and <8> bits. The
default is <8> bits.
The stop bit options associated with the protocol are <1> and <2> stop bits.
The default is <1> stop bit.
The parity options associated with the protocol are <ODD>, <EVEN>, and
<None>. The default is <None>.
< Audio Output/ Key Beep >
Enter this item to setup the audio output or key beep.
Audio Output/Key Beep
Audio Output
Key Beep
Audio Output
The item is used to set the audio output mode. The available options are as
follows.
Live/PB:
Select the item to play the recording sounds of live image in live mode, and
sounds of recorded video in playback mode respectively.
Always Live:
Select the item to play live sounds in both live mode and playback mode.
Live/PB
On
OFF:
Select the item to disable the audio output function.
Key Beep
The item is used to enable or disable the key tone. Select <On> to enable the
key tone, or <Off> to disable.
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< User Interface >
The OSD system can be displayed in graphic mode or text mode according to users’
preference. Set this menu to <Graphic> and the OSD system will be displayed in GUI mode.
Alternatively, set this menu to <Text> and the OSD system will be displayed in text mode.
< IP Camera Support >
Enter this item to add IP cameras to the DVR. Setting this item to <0> will make DVR act as
a traditional analog DVR. Select any other number to add corresponding number of IP
cameras to the DVR.
After a number is selected, the following message will be displayed. Press ENTER to apply
the changes, or ESC to exit.
Notice!!
DVR must be reboot to apply the change
ENTER: Yes ESC: No
Note:
1. The existing database will NOT be re-formatted after switching to this function.
2. Alarm I/O, Motion detection function, and audio of the IP camera currently are
NOT supported.
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Monitor Setup
The DVR supports dual main monitor output. To configure the monitor settings, select
<Monitor Setup> from the Main menu and press ENTER. The following menu is displayed.
Monitor Setup
Show Camera Title
Title Position
Main Monitor Output Select
Simultaneous Output
Monitor Brightness
Monitor Contrast
Monitor Chrominance
VGA Frequency
Show Color Bar
< Show Camera Title >
Yes
Fit VGA
AUTO
No
0
0
0
60Hz
This item allows users to choose whether to display the camera title on the screen or not.
The default is <YES>, which displays the camera titles with the video.
< Title Position>
This item allows the DVR to display the proper screen size on either a PC Monitor (VGA) or
a CRT CCTV Monitor (BNC). For instance, if users are using a CRT CCTV monitor, set this
item to <Fit BNC>; or set this item to <Fit VGA> for PC monitor.
CH1 CH2 CH3 CH4 CH1 CH2 CH3 CH4
CH5 CH6 CH7 CH8 CH5 CH6 CH7 CH8
CH9 CH10 CH11 CH12 CH9 CH10 CH11 CH12
After switching to
<Fit VGA> mode.
CH13 CH14 CH15 CH16
CH13 CH14 CH15 CH16
<Wrong Setting> <Correct Setting>
PC Monitor is used in the example above. In the <Wrong Setting>, the Title Position is set
to <Fit BNC> instead of <Fit VGA>. Since it is not the right setting, the titles of CH1, CH5,
CH9, and CH13 are slightly shifted toward the center screen of each channel. After
switching to <Fit VGA>, the titles have been shifted back to the proper position as shown in
the <Correct Setting>.
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< Main Monitor Output Select >
Users can select to connect <BNC> or <VGA> main monitor. Alternatively, select <AUTO>
to let the DVR automatically detects the connection. Under normal condition, BNC and VGA
main monitor cannot coexist at the same time. Thus when BNC and VGA are both
connected, only the first connected monitor (BNC or VGA) will work. The active connection
can switch from BNC to VGA and vice versa.
< Simultaneous Output >
For users who wish to show BNC and VGA main monitors at the same time, set
Simultaneous Output to <Yes>. The menu items will be slightly changed as the following:
Monitor Setup
Show Camera Title
Title Position
Simultaneous Output
Monitor Brightness
Monitor Contrast
Monitor Chrominance
VGA Resolution
VGA Frequency
Show Color Bar
1024×768
Yes
Fit VGA
Yes
0
0
0
60Hz
NOTE: Main Monitor Output Select will disappear; Monitor Brightness, Contrast, and
Chrominance will become unavailable; and a new item VGA Resolution will show up.
NOTE: The resolution for BNC and S-Video monitors will always be 800×600. Hence
there is no menu item for changing the resolution of BNC/S-Video monitors.
< Monitor Brightness >
The function allows users to adjust the brightness of the monitor. Move the cursor to the
item then press ENTER, and use UP / DOWN keys to adjust the numeric value. The range
of brightness values is <-32> to <31>.
< Monitor Contrast >
The item is used to adjust the color contrast of the monitor. The range of contrast values is
<-32> to <31>.
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< Monitor Chrominance >
Move the cursor to this item and press ENTER for adjusting the chrominance of the monitor.
Use UP / DOWN keys to adjust the numeric value. The range of chrominance values is
<-32> to <31>.
< VGA Resolution >
The item allows users to select appropriate VGA resolution for the VGA monitor connected
to the unit. The options are <800×600>, <1024×768>, <1280×1024>, and <720p>.
NOTE: If the selected VGA resolution is too high for the monitor, an error message
will be shown on the screen. Connect the DVR via the remote monitoring software
through the internet and change the VGA resolution from the configuration menu
remotely.
< VGA Frequency >
Enter this item to select appropriate VGA frequency for the VGA main monitor connected to
the unit. The options are <60Hz> and <75Hz>.
< Show Color Bar >
Choose this item to display a color bar pattern on the screen. The color bar helps to adjust
the monitor hue, saturation, text color, and display options. Press ESC to exit the color bar
pattern display and return to the OSD setup menu.
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Camera Setup
The items in the Camera Setup menu enable users to set camera parameters, including
camera title, dome protocol and ID for each connected camera. Note that there will be
separated menus for analog cameras and IP cameras. Please refer to <Analog Camera>
section if users are setting an analog camera, or refer to <IP Camera> when users are
setting an IP camera.
< Analog Camera >
If users are using an analog camera, please continue with this section. Items in this menu
are described in the following subsections.
Analog Camera
Analog Camera Select
Dome Protocol
Dome ID
Camera Title
Covert/Privacy Mask
Termination
Brightness
Contrast
Saturation
Hue
Audio Association
Copy Settings
CH3
None
0
Ch3
On
-0
0
0
0
Yes
Analog Camera Select
The item is used to select a camera for setting it’s parameters. The related
settings will follow the selected camera, such as dome protocol and camera
title. Move the cursor to <Analog Camera Select> and press ENTER, then
select a channel using UP / DOWN keys.
Dome Protocol
Select the communications protocol associated with the user’s dome camera
using ENTER and Direction keys.
Dome ID
This item is used to assign an ID number (0 to 255) to the selected dome
camera. Note that ID number must match the ID address set by the dome
camera.
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Camera Title
This item allows the users to change the title of each camera connected to the
unit. By default, the titles of cameras are numbered from 1 through 16
respectively. The new title will be displayed on the upper left-hand corner of
the screen after it’s set.
Follow these steps to enter a new title for a camera.
• In the Camera setup Menu, move the cursor to <Camera Title> and press
ENTER. A virtual keyboard with alphanumeric characters is displayed.
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A B CD E F GHIJK L M
N O P Q RSTU V WX Y Z
a b c d efg hijkl m
n o p qrstu v wx y z
<< >> Space CancelOK
• Use Direction keys to position the cursor in the entry field above the virtual
keyboard.
• Use Direction keys to move the cursor through the lists of characters to
the one users need. Press ENTER to select a character. Continue until the
desired name is entered. Each title can contain up to 11 characters.
• After title entry is finished, move the cursor to <OK> and press ENTER;
otherwise, either press ESC, or move the cursor to <Cancel> and press
ENTER to abort.
Covert/Privacy Mask
Enter this menu to configure settings of covert and privacy mask functions.
Covert/Privacy Mask
Covert
Privacy Mask
Privacy Mask Select
No
Off
- Covert
This function allows user to choose certain camera to be covert while
the unit is continuing recording video. Choosing <Yes> means to
covert the selected camera; and <No> to remain the selected camera
non-covert.
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- Privacy Mask
The privacy mask function allows the user to block selected regions
that might involve privacy issue. Select <On> to enable the function, or
select <Off> to disable the function.
- Privacy Mask Select
Enter this menu to setup privacy mask regions. Use Direction keys to
select any grid and press ENTER to select or deselect the grid. Press
MODE to select all of the grids for detection; press MODE again to
de-select all of the grids. If a mouse is connected, follow the special
operation described in appendix USB Mouse Operation
of the User’s
Manual for faster setup steps.
Termination
This item is used to enable / disable the 75-termination resistor inside the unit
to adjust the image quality of each camera. <Yes> = termination resistor
enabled, <No> = termination resistor disabled.
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NOTE: If the camera loop-out connectors have not been used, the
termination resistor should be enabled for appropriate signal
termination.
Brightness
Move the cursor to the item and press ENTER for adjusting the brightness of
the camera. Use UP / DOWN keys to adjust the numeric value. The range of
brightness values is <-128> to <127>.
Contrast
Move the cursor to the item and press ENTER for adjusting the contrast of the
camera. Use UP / DOWN keys to adjust the numeric value. The range of
contrast values is <-128> to <127>.
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Saturation
Hue
Audio Association
Move the cursor to the item and press ENTER to adjust the color saturation of
the camera by using UP / DOWN keys. This value will be ignored on
monochrome monitors. The range of saturation values is <-128> to <127>.
Move the cursor to the item and press ENTER for adjusting the hue of the
camera. Use UP / DOWN keys to adjust the numeric value. The range of hue
values is <-128> to <127>.
The item is used to establish the connection between the selected camera
and it’s corresponding audio-in channel. Move the cursor to <Audio
Association> in Camera Setup menu and press ENTER, then select <Yes> or
<No> by UP / DOWN keys to set up the connection.
Copy Settings
This item allows users to copy the settings of the current selected analog
camera to any other connected analog cameras. Enter this menu and select
one or more target analog cameras. Then select <Confirm> to apply the
settings.
Copy Settings
COPY TO:
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09 10 1112131415 16
Select All Deselect All Confirm Cancel
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< IP Camera >
If users are using an IP camera, please continue with this section. After the <IP Camera
Support> is set to any number greater than 0 and the DVR is rebooted, the user will be able
to setup the IP camera. Items in this menu are described in the following subsections.
IP Camera
IP Camera Select
IP Camera Title
IP Camera Covert
Device Search
Hostname/IP
Model
Connection Setup
Device Setup
Activated
Status
Copy Settings
CH16
Ch16
Off
X.X.X.X
ONVIF
No
NOTE: If the IP camera is already activated, items <Device Search>,
<Hostname/IP>, <Model>, <Connection Setup>, and <Copy Settings> will be grayed
out and cannot be accessed.
IP Camera Select
Select the corresponding channels. If users chose <1> in <IP Camera
Support>, then last channel will be the corresponding channel for IP camera.
When users choose <2> in <IP Camera Support>, the last two channels can
be used to setup the IP cameras, and so on.
IP Camera Title
This item allows the user to change the title of each camera connected to the
unit. By default, the titles of cameras are numbered from 1 through 16
respectively. The new title will be displayed on the upper left-hand corner of
the screen after it’s set.
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Follow these steps to enter a new title for an IP camera.
• ENTER <IP Camera Title> and a virtual keyboard with alphanumeric
characters is displayed.
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A B CD E F G HIJKL M
N O P Q RSTU V W X Y Z
a b cd efg hijkl m
n o p qrstu v w x y z
<< >> Space CancelOK
• Use Direction keys to move the cursor through the lists of characters to
the one users need. Press ENTER to select a character. Continue until the
desired name is entered. Each title can contain up to 11 characters.
• After title entry is finished, move the cursor to <OK> and press ENTER;
otherwise, either press ESC, or move the cursor to <Cancel> and press
ENTER to abort.
IP Camera Covert
If users want to hide the display of image from the IP camera, select <On>.
Note that the display in the remote monitoring software will also be hidden.
Otherwise select <Off> and the live image will be shown on the monitor.
Device Search
Select this item and press ENTER to automatically search for IP cameras
installed in the same LAN network to the DVR. If the IP cameras are ONVIF
devices, “Brand Name/Onvif” will be shown under the “Brand” column.
NOTE: If the model is selected as <ONVIF> in advance to starting
device search, the search result will only show ONVIF devices.
Hostname/IP
If the IP camera is not UPnP compatible, manually enter the hostname or IP
address of the IP camera (e.g. 192.168.1.123).
Model
Enter this item to choose the IP camera model. The DVR supports the
following IP camera models.
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Connection Setup
This item is used to setup the connection of the IP camera. Enter this item
and the following menu will be displayed.
Connection Setup
Account
Password
Management Port
Streaming Format
I-frame Only Mode
Advanced Streaming Option
Streaming Port
Streaming Protocol
IP Dome Protocol
RTP+RTSP
- Account
To be entered with the account name of the IP camera.
****
****
80
MJPEG
Off
Off
8090
None
- Password
To be entered with the password of the IP Camera.
- Management Port
The management port is the default port of the IP camera. Different IP
cameras may have different management ports.
- Streaming Format
Access this item to select the streaming format, <MPEG4>, <MJPEG>
or <H264>, of the IP camera. Note that the streaming format for ONVIF
devices will be automatically selected by the DVR, with the priority as
H.264 > MJPEG > MPEG4.
- I-frame Only Mode
Users can select <On> for this item to limit the Live display to 1PPS to
avoid DVR overloading when the IP camera sends excessive data.
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The recorded video will not be affected. This item will be accessible
only when the streaming format is set to <MPEG4> or <H.264>.
NOTE: The DVR will automatically switch to I-frame mode when
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- Advance Streaming Option
Select <Off> and the Streaming Port and Streaming Protocol will be set
automatically according to the camera model selected. Alternatively,
select <On> to manually set the Streaming Port and Streaming
Protocol.
- Streaming Port
Streaming port is used for transmitting video and related commands.
- Streaming Protocol
Enter this item to choose the streaming protocol of the IP camera
model. The DVR supports the following streaming protocols,
<RTP+RTSP>, <RTP/RTSP>, <RTP/RTSP/HTTP>, and <HTTP>.
NOTE: Please contact the manufacturer of the IP camera for
assistance if users cannot find the information of the
and <Copy Settings> will be grayed out and cannot be accessed.
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Status
After activating the IP camera, the <Status> item will be shown. Enter this
item to see the current status of the IP camera.
Status
Model
Streaming Format
Resolution
PPS
Bandwidth
Pkg. lost rate
511.37 KB/Sec
Under the <Status> menu, the user will be able to see the model, streaming
format, resolution, PPS, bandwidth, and package lost rate of the IP camera.
The information is “read only”.
NOTE: The streaming format will show “MP” (main profile) or “BL”
ONVIF
H264(MP)
1280×720
30.00
0.00%
(base line) according to the compression of the IP camera. The main
profile has higher compression technology.
Copy Settings
This item allows users to copy the settings of the current selected IP camera
to any other connected IP cameras. Enter this menu and select one or more
target IP cameras. Then select <Confirm> to apply the settings.
Copy Settings
COPY TO:
01 02 0304050607 08
09 10 1112131415 16
Select All Deselect All Confirm Cancel
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Record Setup
The following factors will effect the total record time of the Premium H.264 DVR:
• HDD capacity
• Recording rate (Picture per Second)
• Image quality settings
The greater the recording rate and the higher the quality setting, the shorter the recording
time. Most of the related factors can be set here in this submenu.
The Record Setup menu allows user to set recording quality, recording schedules, and
other recording parameters. In the Main menu, move the cursor to <Record Setup> and
press ENTER. The following menu is displayed.
Record Setup
Record Mode Setup
Schedule Setup
Preset Config
Per Camera Config
ezRecord Setup
Data Lifetime Setup
Pre-Alarm Recording
Circular Recording
Audio Recording
Purge Data
Best Quality
15 Sec
On
On
< Record Mode Setup >
The Record Mode Setup menu is for selecting resolution and recording format. The relative
record settings, such as preset configuration, will follow the record mode setting. The menu
is displayed as the following.
Record Mode Setup
Record Resolution
Record Format
Max Rec PPS
CBR/VBR
Record Resolution
Select resolution of the recorded video. If the recording is set to NTSC system,
the selections are 720*480, 720*240, and 352*240. If the recording is set to
PAL system, the selections are 720*576, 720*288, and 352*288.
720*240
H264
240
VBR
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Record Format
Select format of the recorded video from <H264> or <MJPG> or <MPEG4>.
Max Rec PPS
This item will be automatically changed according to the setting of the
previous two items.
CBR/VBR
This item allows users to select an encoding method for the unit.
CBR, standing for Constant Bit Rate, means a way to encode a file at a fixed
rate. That also indicates a CBR file has consistent file size and quality.
VBR, standing for Variable Bit Rate, allocates an appropriate amount of data
per second, depending on the complexity of the video file.
It's strongly suggested to use VBR encoding when reliable video quality is the
top priority.
NOTE: Since a VBR file doesn't have a fixed size, the HDD space
usage cannot be calculated and thus ezRecord function is not
supported for VBR mode. Therefore, if ezRecord is selected as the
preset record configuration, the option of this menu item will
automatically be set as <CBR>.
< Schedule Setup >
This submenu is used to set the day and night time, or weekend recording schedule. The
Night and Day schedules are used to define daytime and night time; the Weekend schedule
is tailored for weekends and holidays. Select <Schedule Setup> from the Record Setup
menu and press ENTER; the following menu is displayed.
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Day Time Start
Day Time End
Night Time Start
Night Time End
Weekend Schedule
Weekend Start
Weekend End
Schedule Setup
AM 06:00
PM 06:00
PM 06:00
AM 06:00
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Day / Night Time Start/ End
Weekend Schedule
Weekend Start / End
The Day/Night Start Time and End Time determines the duration of day/night
recording time. Time is indicated in 1-minute increments. The time display
format in this menu is based on the setting of <Time Display Mode> in
<System Setup>.
The Weekend Schedule determines whether a weekend schedule is in effect.
Choose <On> to take effect the related weekend settings.
The Weekend Start Time indicates the specific day and time that a weekend
begins, for example, Fri 18:00. The Weekend End Time indicates the specific
time and day that a weekend ends, for example, Mon 06:00. Time is indicated
in 1-minute increments.
Note that the value users have set indicates when the regular Day and Night
scheduling ends, and Weekend recording begins.
< Preset Record Configuration >
The <Preset Config> is used to select the preset recording quality and frame rate. Different
preset recording quality levels are offered for users to choose: <Best Quality>, <Standard>,
<Extended Record>, <Event Only>, <ezRecord>, and <OFF>. The default setting is <Best
Quality>. According to various Record modes, the preset configuration options for normal
and event status are described in terms of relative recording rate (PPS) and recording size
for each channel in the table below. The preset conditions override any other quality and
rate settings.
Record Mode: Full-D1 mode (NTSC: 720×480@120PPS) (PAL: 720×576@100PPS)
Preset Config. Normal PPS Normal Quality Event Max PPS Event Quality Event Active
Best Quality
Standard
Extended
Record
Event Only
ezRecord
7.5 NTSC
(6.25 PAL)
7.5 NTSC
(6.25 PAL)
7.5 NTSC
(6.25 PAL)
0 NTSC
( 0 PAL)
Auto Auto
22 KB
14 KB
6 KB
NA
30 NTSC
(15 PAL)
30 NTSC
(15 PAL)
30 NTSC
(15 PAL)
30 NTSC
(25 PAL)
30 NTSC
(25 PAL)
22 KB
22 KB Both
22 KB Both
22 KB Both
22 KB Both
Both
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Record Mode: Half-D1 mode (NTSC: 720×240@240PPS) (PAL: 720×288@200PPS)
Preset Config. Normal PPS Normal Quality Event Max PPS Event Quality Event Active
Best Quality
Standard
Extended
Record
Event Only
ezRecord
15 NTSC
(12.5 PAL)
15 NTSC
(12.5 PAL)
15 NTSC
(12.5 PAL)
0 NTSC
( 0 PAL)
Auto Auto
12 KB
8 KB
4 KB
NA
30 NTSC
(25 PAL)
30 NTSC
(25 PAL)
30 NTSC
(25 PAL)
30 NTSC
(25 PAL)
30 NTSC
(25 PAL)
12 KB
12 KB Both
12 KB Both
12 KB Both
12 KB Both
Both
(Alarm+Motion)
Record Mode: CIF mode (NTSC: 352×240@480PPS) (PAL: 352×288@400PPS)
Preset Config. Normal PPS Normal Quality Event Max PPS Event Quality Event Active
Best Quality
Standard
Extended
Record
Event Only
ezRecord
30 NTSC
(25 PAL)
30 NTSC
(25 PAL)
30 NTSC
(25 PAL)
0 NTSC
( 0 PAL)
Auto Auto
5 KB
3 KB
1 KB
NA
30 NTSC
(25 PAL)
30 NTSC
(25 PAL)
30 NTSC
(25 PAL)
30 NTSC
(25 PAL)
30 NTSC
(25 PAL)
5 KB
5 KB Both
5 KB Both
5 KB Both
5 KB Both
Both
(Alarm+Motion)
< Per Camera Configuration >
This sub-menu is used to set the Day / Night / Weekend PPS (Picture per Second) and
recording quality for each channel. The <Preset Config> must be set to <OFF> for
accessing these relating settings. The menu is displayed as below. The presets shown
below are from settings of 720×240@240PPS in NTSC / 720×288@200PPS in PAL.
Per Camera Config
Cameral Select
Normal PPS
Normal Qlty
ABR (KByte)
Event Max PPS
Event Qlty
Event Act
Day
15
Mid
72
30
Best
Both
Night
15
Mid
72
30
Best
Both
NOTE: For V and U models, two extra menu items (<Normal Res.> and <Event
Res.>) will be displayed to allow users to individually setup image resolution for each
camera.
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Weekend
15
Mid
72
30
Best
Both
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Camera Select
Normal PPS
The item is used to select a desired channel for setting the parameters. Move
the cursor to <Camera Select> and press ENTER, then select a channel
using UP / DOWN keys. Press ENTER again to confirm the setting.
Normal PPS (Picture per Second) is used to set the recording rate for normal
status. Please note that the normal PPS for all channels can be added up to
the maximum PPS for each Record mode. To increase one channel’s PPS,
users may have to reduce others’ first. Event PPS is not restricted to this rule,
since a smart event calculating program of the unit will handle the total PPS to
meet the maximum PPS with a correct weighting. For example, if channel 1
is set to event mode with 30PPS, the remaining 30 PPS will be equally
distributed to other 15 channels, which means each channel will be set to 2
PPS.
Normal Qlty
The item is used to set the picture size for normal status recording. The
available options are listed as follow: <Low>, <Fair>, <Mid>, <High> and
<Best>.
ABR (KByte)
<ABR (KByte)> is a “read-only” information showing the Average Bit Rate.
Event Max PPS
Event Max PPS is used to set the event recording rate for Event status.
Normally, the Event PPS is set to equal or greater than Normal PPS; the
setting is depending on the application. If the Event PPS is set to <0>, the
Premium H.264 DVR stops recording event video during alarms.
Event Qlty
The item is used to set the picture size for event status recording. The
available options are <Low>, <Fair>, <Mid>, <High> and <Best>.
Event Active
Users are allowed to choose which alarm type will be recorded. The available
options are <Alarm> (alarm events), <Motion> (motion detection events),
<Both> (alarm event + motion detection), and <None> (no events active).
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< ezRecord Setup >
This item aims to ease the complicated record settings, and to make the setup much easier.
Note that the item can be reached only when users select <ezRecord> as the option for
<Preset Config>.
Select <ezRecord Setup> from <Record Setup> and press ENTER, the sub-menu appears
as below figure:
ezRecord Setup
How Many Days To Record
Daytime Record
Night Record
Weekend Record
Average Normal PPS
Average Normal Quality
Day ABR (KByte)
Night ABR (KByte)
Weekend ABR (KByte)
11 Days
Yes
Yes
Yes
30
Best
0
0
0
Follow these steps to Setup ezRecord:
• Select <How Many Days To Record> and press ENTER, then press UP/DOWN to
choose an option. The average normal PPS & Quality will be adjusted automatically.
The maximum of days depends of the size of the HDD. In other words, the larger the
size of the installed HDD, the more days the unit can record.
• Move to <Daytime Record> and press ENTER. This item is for users to select whether
users want the DVR to record during daytime. If so, use UP/DOWN to select <Yes> to
enable daytime recording; or select <No> to disable.
• Repeat the same procedures through the 3rd and 4th item, respectively. Note that
<Weekend Record> will be inaccessible if users select <No> for the item <Weekend
Schedule> in <Schedule Setup>.
• Select <Average Normal PPS> and press ENTER, then press UP/DOWN to make a
choice. The <How Many Days To Record> will be computed automatically.
• Select <Average Normal Quality> and press ENTER, then press UP/DOWN to make a
choice. The <How Many Days To Record> will be computed automatically.
• Day/ Night/ Weekend ABR (KByte) are “read-only” information showing the Average Bit
Rate of day/night/weekend recording.
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NOTE: The current number of connected cameras will affect the recording quality
automatically calculated through the <ezRecord Setup>. Therefore, once users
disconnect cameras or connect more cameras to the unit, users should reset the
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< Data Lifetime Setup >
Data Lifetime indicates the duration that a video is saved and recallable in the HDD. Only
those video recorded within Data Lifetime can be displayed on the screen and played back.
The video exceeded Data Lifetime will be hidden and cannot be retrieved for playback.
Data Lifetime Setup
Data Lifetime Mode
Data Lifetime
Data Lifetime By Day
Data Lifetime By Channel
NOTE: If users want to playback a video which is beyond the data lifetime, please
extend the duration till the recording data/time of the video is included.
Data Lifetime Mode
This item allows the user to choose preferred data lifetime mode. There are
General
0 Days
three types of data lifetime mode: General, By Day, and By Channel. When a
specific mode is selected, the other two will be grayed out and cannot be
accessed.
Data Lifetime
When data lifetime mode is set as <General>, this item will be accessible.
Press ENTER to select this item and press UP / DOWN keys to set the data
lifetime. The value ranges from <1> to <365> days. Alternatively, select <0>
to disable this function.
Data Lifetime By Day
When data lifetime mode is set as <By Day>, this item will be accessible.
Enter this menu and users can setup data lifetime of each weekday
independently. The value ranges from <1> to <365> days. Alternatively, select
<0> to disable this function.
Data Lifetime By Channel
When data lifetime mode is set as <By Channel>, this item will be accessible.
Enter this menu and users can setup data lifetime of each channel
independently. The value ranges from <1> to <365> days. Alternatively, select
<0> to disable this function.
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< Pre-Alarm Recording >
This item is used to set the recording duration of pre-alarm video. The pre-alarm recording
function aims to allow users to view a complete event video. What users can view is not
only the video recorded after the alarm is triggered, but also the video recorded few
seconds before the alarm is triggered.
When an event is triggered while normal recording is in effect, the unit will start copying the
pre-alarm and the post-alarm video to the event video. The pre-alarm duration can be set
from 0~30 seconds. The quality of the pre-alarm video is the same as the quality setting for
normal record video; and the quality of the post-alarm video is the same as the quality
setting for event record video.
< Circular Recording >
Users can choose to record video in circular mode or in linear mode. If circular mode is
selected, the DVR will stores new video into the HDD spaces while overwrite the oldest
recorded video. Alternatively, if linear mode is selected, the DVR will stop recording when
the HDD is full. In the meantime, the internal buzzer will start beeping and a message will
be shown on the screen informing users that the disk is full.
From the Record Setup menu, move the cursor to <Circular Recording> and press ENTER,
then select <On> / <Off> using UP / DOWN keys.
< Audio Recording >
This item allows users to enable / disable Audio recording function of the unit. When it’s set
to <On>, audio input is recorded and saved with the video. When it’s set to <Off>, audio is
ignored.
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< Purge Data >
This item is used to delete the Normal or Event recording video. In Record Setup menu,
move the cursor to <Purge Data> and press ENTER; the Purge Data menu is displayed.
Purge Data
Purge All Data
Purge All Event Data
Purge Event Before
Start To Purge
2010/01/01
Purge All Data
The item is used to delete all recorded video from database(s). Set this item
to <Yes> using UP / DOWN keys, and start the deleting by enable (Yes) the
<Start to Purge> function.
No
No
No
Purge All Event Data
The item is used to delete all event video from database(s). Using UP /
DOWN keys to select <Yes> and start the deleting by setting the <Start to
Purge> to <Yes>.
Purge Event Before
The item is used to delete event video before a specific date. Use LEFT /
RIGHT keys to move the cursor to next or previous field, ENTER to select the
item and UP / DOWN to adjust the value.
Start T o Purge
After selecting the video users want to delete or setting the date for deletion,
set this item to <Yes> for starting the deletion or choose <No> to cancel.
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Sequence Setup
The Sequence Setup menu allows users to set the camera sequence schedule and dwell
time for main and call monitor. Select <Sequence Setup> in Main menu and press ENTER;
the menu displays as follows. Items in the Sequence Setup menu are described in the
subsections.
Sequence Setup
Main Monitor Dwell
Main Monitor Schedule
Call Monitor Dwell
Call Monitor Schedule
NOTE: When the second main monitor is connected, there will be extra menu items
for configuring dwell and schedule settings of the second main monitor.
5 Sec
5 Sec
< Main / Call Monitor Dwell >
These items are used to set the dwell time, which is the duration of time elapsed before
switching to the next channel, of the Main / Call Monitor. The dwell time is in the range of 1
to 120 seconds.
< Main / Call Monitor Schedule >
These items are used to set sequence schedules of the Main / Call Monitor. Move the
cursor to <Main Monitor Schedule> and press ENTER; the menu is displayed as follows.
• Press LEFT / RIGHT direction keys to move to previous / next sequence order.
• Press UP / DOWN keys to assign a channel to that order in the sequence.
• Continue the steps until the sequence is completed.
• To setup a sequence with less than 16 entries, select <Circular> to end the sequence.
A sequence can have up to 16 entries, while the Call Monitor may have less due to the limit
of IP camera display. The sequence can include one or more cameras multiple times.
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Event Setup
This menu allows users to determine behaviors of the Premium H.264 DVR in response to
alarm events. In the Main menu, select <Event Setup> and press ENTER. The following
menu is displayed. Items in the Event Setup menu are described in the following
subsections.
Event Setup
Internal Buzzer
Event Icon
Email Notice
Email Attachment
Alert Notification Setup
Event Full Screen
Event Duration
Per Channel Config
< Internal Buzzer >
On
On
Off
Off
None
10 Sec
This item allows users to enable / disable internal buzzer of the Premium H.264 DVR. If set
to <On>, the buzzer is activated in response to an alarm. If set to <Off>, the buzzer is not
activated.
< Event Icon >
The item enables (On) / disables (Off) the display of Event Icon on the main monitor when
an alarm event occurs. The event types are represented by a letter respectively; the
descriptions are as below table.
Event type Description
A
M
L
Alarm In event
Motion detection event
Video loss event
< Email Notice >
The item enables (On) / disables (Off) the Email notification of an event. When an alarm
event is triggered and <Email Notice> is enabled, an e-mail concerning the alarm event will
be sent.
NOTE: In order to send an event notification e-mail successfully, ensure that the unit
connects to the internet.
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< Email Attachment >
The function allows the unit to send out brief AVI video regarding the event. The number of
the attached AVI video will be equivalent to the number of cameras connected to the unit.
For example, if the unit has been connected with 8 cameras, then 8 videos will be attached
to the notice email. The total size of the video will be about 2 MB.
Select <On> to enable this function; and <Off> to disable it.
NOTE: The video clips of the Email Attachment will ONLY be in *.avi format. Please
download the Divx Player from www.divx.com to play the *.avi files.
< SMS Setup >
SMS is the acronym for Short Message Service. SMS messages are short text messages
that are sent directly to a mobile phone. They are also known as text messages. This
function allows users to send an SMS message to any mobile phone on a GSM network.
To perform this function, users need a GSM/GPRS Modem. The following three models are
recommended: TC35i Terminal, MC35i Terminal, and TC65 Terminal.
Connect the GSM/GPRS Modem via the RS232 connector to the port that located on the
rear panel of the unit. Then enter the OSD setup menu and select <SMS Setup>. The
following menu displays.
SMS Setup
SMS Notice
PIN Authentication
PIN Code Setup
Receiver Number
Send Test Message
Port Selection
Off
Off
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Select <On> to send out short message to the assigned mobile phone; or
select <Off> to disable this function.
PIN Authentication
If users have set PIN code to protect the mobile phone, then users have to
select <On> for this item and enter the corresponding PIN code in the next
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PIN Code Setup
Receiver Number
Send Test Message
Port Selection
Users can enter the PIN code which has been set for protecting the mobile
phone.
Users can enter the number of the assigned mobile phone, which the short
message will be sent to.
Select this item to send a test message to see if the setup is successful.
The Port Selection enables the user to assign <Dial-In/Out>, <SMS>, or
<Text> to the designated port of the DVR. For instance, when the cable of a
POS system is inserted to the Serial Port of the DVR, enter the Port Selection
menu and assign <Text> to the Serial Port. Then the DVR will now be able to
obtain data from the POS system.
Port Selection
Serial Port
USB Port-Front
USB Port-Rear Top
USB Port-Rear Bottom
Te xt
None
None
None
< Alert Notification Setup >
This function allows users to send alert notifications to the CMS program which had been
installed to the computer. For detailed setup instruction, please refer to the CMS user’s
manual.
Alert Notification Setup
Alert Configuration Set
Alert Notification
Alert IP
Alert Port
Alive Interval
120 Sec
1
OFF
0.0.0.0
9999
Alert Configuration Set
<Alert Configuration Set> provides 3 combinations of Alert Notification, IP,
and Port.
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Alert Notification
4 options are included in this item; <OFF>, <Event>, <Alive>, and <Both>.
<OFF>: The Alert Notification is turned off.
<Event>: When the alarm is triggered, the DVR will send an alert message to
the CMS.
<Alive>: The DVR will send an alive message to the CMS every N second
just to show users that the connection between the DVR and CMS
is in effect. The time interval N can be adjusted in <Alive Interval>.
<Both>: This enables the DVR to send both Event and Alive alert messages
to the CMS.
Alert IP
The Alert IP must match the IP address of the computer.
Alert Port
The ports for DVR and the CMS Alert MUST be the same.
Alive Interval
Users can define the time interval (1 to 255 seconds) between each alive
message. This item will not be accessible if the alert notification menu is set
to <OFF> or <Event>.
< Event Full Screen >
This function allows the unit to display the alarm channel in full screen size when an alarm
is triggered.
Select <None> to disable this function; select <Main> to display the alarm channel on Main
Monitor when an alarm is triggered; select <Call> to display the alarm channel on Call
Monitor; and select <Both> to display the alarm channel on both Main Monitor and Call
Monitor.
< Event Duration >
This item determines the duration of the buzzer and Alarm Out relay function once an alarm
is triggered. The available event duration range is from 5 seconds to 999 seconds.
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< Per Channel Config >
This menu is used to configure the event related settings for each channel. The menu is
displayed as below.
Per Channel Config
Channel Select
Video Loss Detect
Motion Detect
Detection Config
Alarm In
Alarm Out
Event Trigger Preset
Copy Event Settings
Channel Select
The item is used to select a desired channel for setting the parameters. Move
CH01
On
On
OFF
None
OFF
the cursor to <Channel Select> and press ENTER, then select a channel
using UP / DOWN keys. Press ENTER again to confirm the setting.
Video Loss Detect
This item allows users to enable / disable Video Loss acknowledged as an
alarm event. Select <On> to enable Video Loss acknowledged as alarm
events, <Off> to disable.
Motion Detect
Use to enable or disable the motion detection function of the Premium H.264 DVR. If motion detection function is enabled, it is required to define the motion
detection parameters such as detection area and sensitivity settings.
Detection Config
If motion detection function is enabled, it is required to define the motion
detection parameters such as detection area and sensitivity settings. Select a
channel for setting the parameters, move the cursor to <Detection Config>
and press ENTER. The Detection Configuration menu displays as follows.
Detection Config
Detected Area Setup
Sensitivity
Area Threshold
▲
40%
88%
6%
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- Detected Area Setup
The Detect Area is displayed as follows after selecting this item. The
detection area consists of 192 (16×12) detection grids.
Use the Direction keys to move the cursor and press ENTER to enable
or disable a grid. Press MODE to select all of the grids for detection;
press MODE again to de-select all of the grids. If a mouse is connected,
follow the special operation described in appendix USB Mouse
Operation of the User’s Manual for faster setup steps.
- Sensitivity
The item is used to set the sensitivity of detection grids for the camera.
A greater value indicates more sensitive motion detection. A motion
alarm will be triggered once the amount of motion detected exceeds
the Threshold value
Move the cursor to <Sensitivity> and press ENTER, and then use UP /
DOWN keys to adjust the value. The value is increased by 4%
increment.
- Area Threshold
<Area Threshold> means the motion alarm triggered level. If the
percentage of triggered grids from the total detection area is greater
than the set value, the motion alarm will be triggered.
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For example, if 10 grids are selected and the <Area Threshold> value
is 70%, the motion alarm will be triggered when 7 grids are motion
detected.
Move the cursor to <Area Threshold> and press ENTER, and then use
UP / DOWN keys to adjust the value. The value is increased by 1%
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Alarm In
Alarm Out
This item allows users to enable / disable alarm input detection. According to
the application, select <N/O> (Normal Open) or <N/C> (Normal Close) to
enable the alarm input detection or select <OFF> to disable the detection.
If users set this item to <N/C> but no device is installed, the alarm will be
triggered and the Event Icon will always be displayed on the screen until this
item is changed to <N/O>, <OFF> or a device is installed to the unit.
This item allows users to assign an alarm output on certain channel to
activate the relays. These signals can be used to drive a light or siren to
caution an alarm event. The available options and the corresponding
activated alarm outs are listed as below table:
Option Activating Relay Option Activating Relay
<A only>
<B only>
<C only>
<A+B>
Alarm Out A
Alarm Out B
Alarm Out C
Alarm Out A & Alarm Out B
<B+C>
<A+C>
<All>
<None>
Alarm Out B & Alarm Out C
Alarm Out A & Alarm Out C
All Alarm Out
No Alarm Out
Event Trigger Preset
For dome cameras, this item allows users to enable automatic pan/tilt of the
dome camera lens to a selected preset point (1~255) once an event was
triggered. Alternatively , select <OFF> to disable this function.
Copy Event Settings
This item allows users to copy the event settings of the current selected
analog camera to any other connected analog cameras. Enter this menu and
select one or more target analog cameras. Then select <Confirm> to apply
the settings.
Copy Event Settings
COPY TO:
01 02 0304050607 08
09 10 1112131415 16
Select All Deselect All Confirm Cancel
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Database Setup
The menu displays information of internal and external disks. In the Main menu, move the
cursor to <Database Setup> and press ENTER. The following menu is displayed.
Database Setup
Total Siz e
Free Size
Avail. Rec Time
Est. Rec Period
Internal Disks
External Disks
NAS Device
Data Protection
Repair On Power Loss
xxxGB (Circular)
3Days 10Hrs
NOTE: If detection of the hard disk fails, the “HDD fail” icon will be displayed.
xxxGB
(Circular)
On
< Total / Free Size of HDD >
The Total Size of HDD shows the total capacity of HDD that has been added to the
database. The Free Size of HDD indicates the free space for recording into the HDD that’s
added to the database. The information is “read only”.
< Avail. Rec Time >
The Avail. Rec Time indicates the available time duration for recording. If the unit is set to
record in circular mode, the item will show “Circular”. The information is “read only”.
< Est. Rec Period >
This item displays the estimated total recording duration, according to the current recording
settings. The information is “read-only”.
< Internal / External Disks >
Select <Internal Disks> or <External Disks> to see information of the storage devices
connected to the unit. For example, the Internal Disks menu is displayed as below.
Internal Disks
Device Name
#: xxxxxxx-xxxxxxx
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<Device Name> and <Temp.> are read-only. For internal disks, the number in front of the
device name represents the SATA port that the HDD is connected to. If no storage device
can be found, the message “No Available Items!” will be displayed.
NOTE: If the file system of the internal HDD is not compatible for the DVR, the
system will format the internal HDD with notification.
Active
The item indicates if the storage device is added to the database or not.
<Yes> means the device has been added into database.
Action
The item allows users to add the storage device to the database or remove
the device from the database.
The options are <None> (no action), <Add> (add the selected device to the
database), <Remove> (remove the selected device from the database),
<Repair> (repair the selected device), and <Format> (format the selected
device).
NOTE: Before removing external devices from the unit, remember to
remove the devices from the database first.
< NAS Devices >
The DVR can connect Network Attached Storage (NAS) devices to expand the size of the
database. Before connecting the NAS device, the DVR has to be shut down. After the NAS
device is connected and the DVR is rebooted, access <Database Setup> Æ <NAS
Devices> and the menu will be displayed as below. The items <Active> and <Action> is the
same as in Internal / External Disks menu.
NAS Devices
Device Name
xxxxxxxxxxx
Active
Yes
Detail
Yes
Action
None
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Detail
Set this item to <Yes> and the detailed information of the NAS device will be
shown on the monitor. Refer to the following for an example. The information
is “read only”.
NAS Detailed Info
Device Name: xxxxxxxxxxx
IP: 192.168.50.2
Port: 8080
Netmask: 255.255.255.0
Storage Status
Index Status Free Size Total Size
< Data Protection >
Enter this menu to select the data users wish to protect from data purging or overwriting.
The menu will be displayed as below.
Data Protection
Date Time
2010/12/06 PM 01:29:08
2010/12/06 PM 01:42:41
2010/12/07 AM 09:36:02
Event
Yes
Yes
Yes
Lock
NO
NO
NO
The first column shows the date/time information. The second column shows whether if the
data contains event videos. From the third column, users can change the option to <YES>
to protect the selected data. When the data is no more important, users can change the
option back to <NO>.
< Repair On Power Loss >
This item enables the DVR to do auto HDD scan after powered on, if the DVR previously
experienced unexpected power loss or was not shutdown properly. If auto scan failed,
formatting of HDD is required. The preset is <On>. This helps to secure the data saved in
the HDD. Therefore, it is suggested to keep this function enabled.
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NOTE: If password protection is enabled, login with authorized account will be
prompted before HDD format. Regarding details of HDD scan, please refer to the
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Configuration
The Configuration menu can be used to restore the default factory settings, import/export
configuration, and view/export system log. Select <Configuration> from the Main menu and
press ENTER. The following menu is displayed. Items in this menu are described in the
This item is used to load the factory setting. Select <Yes> to restore the factory default
setup configuration from the read-only memory. Otherwise, select <No> to cancel.
< Import Configuration >
This item allows users to load a unit configuration that was saved in an external drive. To
import a configuration that was previously exported, make sure the device that saved the
configuration is connected to the unit. Select <Import Config> from the Configuration menu
and press ENTER. The following menu is displayed.
Import Config
Config Name
xxxx-xxxx
xxx-xx
Press UP / DOWN to select one of the listed configuration files, and choose <Yes> to start
importing the configuration.
Select
No
No
NOTE: If the imported configuration has different record mode comparing to the
DVR’s current setting, the warning message “This config has different record mode.
This will FORMAT ALL HARDDISKS.” will show.
NOTE: Remove the ThumbDrive
®
used for importing configuration after the unit
restarts, or it will be formatted as well.
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< Export Configuration >
Users are allowed to save the DVR configuration by exporting it to an external drive, such
as a USB Flash Drive. Before exporting the configuration, make sure the device in which
the configuration will be saved is connected to the unit appropriately. Select <Export
Config> from the Configuration menu and press ENTER. The following menu is displayed.
Items in this menu are described in the following sections.
Export Config
Copy Destination
Config Name
Begin Export
Copy Destination
Select this item to list available destinations (external memory devices) to
which the configuration can be exported. Press UP / DOWN to choose a
No
destination. Please note that saving a different configuration to the same copy
destination with the same file name will overwrite the previous configuration
file without warning.
NOTE: Users are not allowed to select any DVD+RW as a copy
destination, including built-in DVD+RW.
Configuration Name
This item allows users to assign a name to the exported configuration file.
Use the virtual keyboard to enter the configuration file name. Note that the file
name can contain up to 15 characters, with no spaces.
Begin Export
Select <Yes> to begin exporting the configuration file, or <No> to abort the
export.
NOTE: We strongly recommend users to export configuration before
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< System Log >
Select <System Log> and a list of system logs will be displayed on the screen. Users can
export the system log as a data file to an external storage device. Connect a USB storage
device and select <Export> to export the system log file to the USB storage device.
Alternatively, press COPY can also export the system log file. Note that in the mean time, a
digital signature file will also be exported.
< Operation Log >
Set <Operation Log> to <On> and operation logs will start to be recorded in the system log.
Alternatively, set to <Off> and operation logs will not be part of the system log.
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Video Export
The Video Export menu enables users to export recorded video with or without digital
signature to a USB ThumbDrive®, or to a DVD+RW. Make sure an external storage device
is available and connected to the appropriate port for video export.
If the <Pre-Alarm Recording> function is enabled, the event video will be exported into two
files, including the pre-alarm video and the video recorded after the alarm is triggered.
When the recorded video is exported with digital signature, the output will be four files,
including *.gpg, *.avi (*.drv), *.sig and readme.txt. Exporting a video whose size is 1GB with
digital signature may take about 30 minutes.
From the Main menu, select <Video Export> and press ENTER. The following menu is
displayed. Items in the menu will be described in the following section
NOTE: The inserted DVD+RW will be ejected when its capacity is 99% full.
Select Device
Select Ch:
From
To
Select Events
Data Type
Export Format
Digital Signature
Erase Disc
Begin Export
NOTE: The system log will keep records of all video exportations, including duration,
start time, and end time.
< Select Device >
Video Export
Ch1 Ch2 Ch3 Ch4 Ch5 Ch6
2010/12/19 AM 07:50:05
2010/12/28 PM 03:09:18
Normal
DRV
No
No
No
The available external devices for exporting video will be listed by name and free size in
Select Device menu. The Select Device menu displays as follows.
Select Device
Device Name
xxx-xxx-x-x-xx
xx-xxx-xx-xxxx
Available
256 MB
1.5 GB
Sel
No
No
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Device Name
The item shows the name of the available devices.
Available
The item shows the free space of the available devices.
Sel
Set this item to <Yes> to set the selected device as the exporting destination.
NOTE: The item <Erase Disk> from Video Export menu will be grayed out when
the selected device is not a DVD+RW or when the device is not selected yet.
< Select Channel >
The item is used to select channels for export. Move the cursor to the desired channel
using LEFT / RIGHT keys, select or de-select a channel by pressing ENTER.
< From / To Time >
These items are used to set the time which data export begins and ends. Move the cursor
using Direction keys, and press ENTER to select the date / time items; adjust the selected
date and time value by UP / DOWN keys.
NOTE: When the Start / End Time are set, remember to select the exporting Data
Type.
< Select Events >
Select the item to display the event list for exporting event video. Move the cursor to scroll
the event list and press ENTER to select the events users want to export.
NOTE: Users will not be allowed to access the <Select Events> if the Data Type is
set to <Normal>.
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< Data Type >
This item is used to select exporting video type. The options are <Normal> (export normal
video only), <Event> (export event video only) and <Both> (export both normal and event
video).
NOTE: If users want to export selected event video using the item <Select Event>,
users have to set <From> and <To> to the same day and time. Otherwise, not only
the selected event video will be exported to the selected destination, but also other
event video recorded during the period between <From> and <To>.
< Export Format >
This item is for selecting exporting video format. The options are <DRV>, <AVI>, and
<Original>. The DRV and AVI files are compressed video files while the original files are
raw data of the unit’s recorded video.
The DRV and original files can only be played back with the remote monitoring software
and DVRPlayer, and multiple cameras video can be played back from one file. The AVI
files can be played back with Windows Media Player. Note that if multiple channels are
exported for AVI files, each channel is exported to a separate file.
< Digital Signature >
The Digital Signature function enables users to export video clip with the unit’s unique
signature key. It aims to authenticate that a video clip was exported from the unit and it has
not been modified. Users can export video clips with or without a digital signature file (*.sig).
Set the item to <Yes> to export with the signature file, or <No> to export without it.
Make sure that an external storage device, such as a USB Hard Drive or USB
ThumbDrive®, is available and connected to the appropriate port for export.
For more information on verifying digital signature, see Appendix C: DVR Player.
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< Erase Disc >
This function is used to remove information found on a DVD+RW disk prior to writing new
information. Select <Yes> and press ENTER. The data on the DVD+RW will be erased
when the exporting process begins.
NOTE: This item will be grayed out when the selected device is not a DVD recorder
or when the device is not selected yet.
< Begin Export >
Select <Yes> and press ENTER to start exporting.
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POS Setup
The <POS Setup> function provides a connection between a DVR and a Point-of-Sale
equipment, such as cash registers. With this function, the financial transaction data can be
linked to specific camera images and recorded to the DVR. To enable this function, enter
OSD setup menu and select <POS Setup>. Press Enter and the menu will be shown as
follows. Items in this menu are described in the following subsections.
POS Setup
POS Function
POS Overlay
Exception POS Setup
Input Setup
< POS Function >
On
Live&PB
This item is used to enable/disable this function. Select <On>, the text database will be
created on the hard disk.
< POS Overlay >
This item is for users to choose which mode users want to display the POS overlay on the
monitor. Select <Live> to display the POS overlay in Live mode only; select <PB> to display
the POS overlay in Playback mode only; and select <Live&PB> to display in both modes.
NOTE: POS overlay only shows in full screen mode.
NOTE: PB overlay is available only under x1 playback speed.
< Exception POS Setup >
This sub-menu is used to define the conditions that will be treated as an “Exception” and
thus trigger an action (the function will be implemented later).
Exception POS Setup
Exception No.
Trigger
Exception String
By Numerals
Value
Value (Upper Limit)
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Exception No.
Trigger
Exception String
By Numerals
Select an exception number for further settings. Users can select from <1> to
<16>.
Select <On>, those transactions which contain “Exception Strings” and which
meet the “Numerals” conditions will be marked as exceptions in the text
database and will trigger preset actions such as alarm output.
This item allows users to define Exception String. The “Exception String” is
case-sensitive. Only exactly matched ones will be marked as exceptions.
“Exception String” must be defined before “By Numerals” takes effect. If “By
Numerals” is enabled, only transactions which meet both “Exception String”
and “By Numerals” condition will be marked as exceptions and thus trigger an
action. Users can select from the following options:
OFF:
The function is disabled.
Specific:
The value of transaction meets a specific value will be marked as an
exception. The specific value needs to be set through the following sub-menu
<Value>.
Greater Equal Than:
The value of transaction greater than or equal to a certain value will be
marked as an exception. The specific value needs to be set through the
following sub-menu <Value>.
Less Equal Than:
The value of transaction less than or equal to a certain value will be marked
as an exception. The specific value needs to be set through the following
sub-menu <Value>.
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Inside The Range:
The value of transaction within a certain range will be marked as an exception.
The specific value needs to be set through the following sub-menus <Value>
and <Value (Upper Limit)>.
Outside the Range:
The value of transaction outside a certain range will be marked as an
exception. The specific value needs to be set through the following
sub-menus <Value> and <Value (Upper Limit)>.
NOTE: Transactions will only be marked as exceptions in the text
database after “Exception String” and “By Numerals” are set AND
“Trigger” is <ON>. The data that has been stored before will not be
marked as exceptions.
< Input Setup >
This item is used to choose the connection method between the POS Device and the DVR.
Also some relative settings of the connection method can be configured.
Input Setup
Port Selection
Input Source
Camera Selection
Text Filter
Manual Filter Setup
Input Process
Text Baud Rate
Text Bi ts
Text Stop
Text Parity
Direct Connected
Port Selection
It is essential to select a port for either the POS/cash register or modem when
the POS function is set on. Meanwhile, also check whether the device is
Serial Port
1
ASCII
Canonical
9600
8
1
None
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Serial Port
USB Port-Front
USB Port-Rear Top
USB Port-Rear Bottom
Port Selection
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Input source
Camera Selection
Text Filter
Select whether the input source is directly connected or connected with the
Data Converter. If the input source is directly connected, users may need to
go to the next item, Camera Selection, to select a corresponding camera.
Select a camera to display the POS overlay.
This item is used to choose the text filter. The supported models for pole
display and printer are listed below.
Pole Display PrinterPOS Machine
Cache Technology VFD-202T Citizen CBM-1000 II Acula AQ-812
Citizen C2202 Citizen CT-S300 IBM SurePOS 700
Digipos CD5220 Dell T200 Samsung ER-380M
Emax Pole Display Epson TM-T88II/ TM-T88III/ TM-T88IV Samsung ER-655
Epson DM-D Series Epson TM-T90 Senor POS
Logic Controls LD9000 Epson TM-930 II
Logic Controls PD3000 Epson RP-U420
Logic Controls PD6000 IBM SureMark TF6
Logic Controls TD3000 IBM SureMark TM6
Magellan Ithaca iTherm 280
Partnertech CD5220 Ithaca POSJet 1000
Posiflex ICD-2002 POS-X Xr500
Posiflex PD 302 Samsung SRP350
Posiflex PD 303 Sensor TP-288
Posiflex PD-2100 Star TSP100 futurePRNT
Posiflex PD-2200 Star TSP600
POS-X Xp8000 Star TSP700
Scales Star TSP800
Sibnet TPG (Axiohm) A794
STAR SCD400-PD WP-520(ESC/POS)
Soteke VFD2025
Soteke VFD2029
TEC
Toledo 8217
TYSSO VFD Series
Ultimate Technology PD1100XL
Wedderburn DS-770
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Manual Filter Setup
After entering the Manual Filter Setup menu, users should key in hexadecimal
digits. The menu of the item is shown as follows.
Manual Filter Setup
Header 1
Header 2
Input Process
If users will be using a Pole Display from a PC based POS, select
<Canonical>. <Non-Canonical> is to be selected when using a Pole Display
from a Standalone POS.
Text Baud Rate
This item allows users to setup the baud rate of RS232 which connects the
POS Device and the DVR.
Text Bit
This item allows users to setup the bits of RS232.
Text Stop
This item allows users to setup the stop of RS232.
Text Parity
This item allows users to setup the parity of RS232.
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Shutdown
This menu is used to shutdown or reboot the unit. If users must shutdown the Premium
H.264 DVR for any reason, please use the proper shut down and power on procedures to
avoid damage to the unit.
Select <Shutdown> in Main menu and press ENTER to access the Shutdown menu, which
is displayed as follows.
Shutdown
Power Off
Reboot
Auto Rebooting
Rebooting Time
AM 12:00
Off
< Power Off >
Select this item to shut down the unit. Do not remove the power during shut down until the
message “You can safely turn off DVR now!” displays.
< Reboot >
Select this item to reboot the unit. The color bar and system checking information will be
displaying on the monitor until the unit is completely rebooted.
< Auto Rebooting >
The Premium H.264 DVR series unit can be set to reboot automatically once a day/week
at predetermined time in order to keep the DVR system more stable. Select <Off> to
disable the auto rebooting function.
< Rebooting Time >
If the auto rebooting function is enabled, select a desired time to perform the auto rebooting
function.
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Appendix A: Record Duration
The record duration relates to recording rate, image quality, HDD capacity, and event
settings. The following tables give sample calculation of record duration according to
different recording rate, image quality, and HDD capacity, excluding consideration of events,
for different models with different recording mode. The recording quality refers to the
Normal Qlty
setting of <Per Camera Config> in <Record Setup>, assuming all channel are
set to the same quality at all times.
Per Camera Config
Cameral Select
Normal PPS
Normal Qlty
ABR (KByte)
Event Max PPS
Event Qlty
Event Act
Day
15
Mid
72
30
Best
Both
Night
15
Mid
72
30
Best
Both
CH1
Weekend
15
Mid
72
30
Best
Both
NOTE: Record duration times are based on actual tests and represent average file
sizes. Performance may vary depending on specific installations and use. Audio
recording requires 8 KB per second (or 0.7 GB per day) for data storage.
Record Duration (Days): Full-D1, Global [Day, Night, Weekend] (without Audio)