AVer EXR6004-Mini User Manual
Oct. 2012
EXR6004 Mini
4CH Pure NVR
User’s Manual
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Table of Contents
Chapter 1 Introduction ....................................................................................... 1
1.1 Package Content ............................................................................................................ 1
1.2 Front Panel ..................................................................................................................... 2
1.3 Back Panel ..................................................................................................................... 3
1.4 Setting Up the DVR Unit ................................................................................................. 4
1.4.1 Installing the Hard Disk .............................................................................................. 4
1.4.2 Connecting Devices ................................................................................................... 6
1.4.3 Connecting the Audio, Sensor and Relay Device ....................................................... 7
Chapter 2 Operating the DVR unit ..................................................................... 8
2.1 First Time Using the DVR Unit ........................................................................................ 8
2.1.1 Using the Virtual Keyboard ......................................................................................... 9
2.2 Familiarizing the Buttons in Preview Mode ................................................................... 10
2.2.1 Setting Up and Using the Emap ............................................................................... 12
2.2.1.1 To Set Up the Emap ............................................................................................. 12
2.2.1.2 To Use the Emap .................................................................................................. 12
2.2.2 Familiarizing the Buttons in PTZ Camera Controller ................................................ 13
2.2.2.1 Setup the IP PTZ Camera .................................................................................... 14
2.2.3 Using Event Log Viewer ........................................................................................... 15
2.3 Familiarizing the Buttons in Playback Mode ................................................................. 16
2.3.1 To Cut and Save the Wanted Portion of the Recorded Video ................................... 18
2.3.2 To Bookmark a Video Section .................................................................................. 19
2.3.3 Using the Event Search ........................................................................................... 20
Chapter 3 Customizing the DVR System ........................................................ 21
3.1 System Setup ............................................................................................................... 21
3.2 Camera Setup .............................................................................................................. 26
3.2.1 To Setup the IP Camera ........................................................................................... 26
3.2.1.1 Using Search Device to Connect IP Camera ........................................................ 29
3.2.2 To Setup Camera from the Remote DVR ................................................................. 31
3.3 Recording Setup ........................................................................................................... 32
3.4 Network Setup .............................................................................................................. 34
3.5 Schedule Setting .......................................................................................................... 37
3.6 Backup Setting ............................................................................................................. 38
3.6.1 Using QPlayer to Playback Backup Video ................................................................ 40
3.6.2 To Cut and Save the Portion of the Recorded Video ................................................ 43
3.6.3 Using the Visual Search ........................................................................................... 43
3.6.4 To Search Using the Event Search .......................................................................... 44
3.6.5 To Search Using the Intelligent Search .................................................................... 44
3.7 Sensor Setting .............................................................................................................. 45
3.8 Relay Setting ................................................................................................................ 46
3.9 Alarm Setting ................................................................................................................ 47
3.10 User Setup .................................................................................................................... 52
Chapter 4 Using the Remote Programs .......................................................... 54
4.1 Familiarizing the Buttons in PCViewer .......................................................................... 55
4.1.1 PCViewer Screen ..................................................................................................... 55
4.1.2 PCViewer Control Panel........................................................................................... 56
4.1.3 To Setup Remote System Setting ............................................................................ 58
4.1.3.1 System Setting ..................................................................................................... 58
4.1.3.2 Camera Setting ..................................................................................................... 60
4.1.3.3 Record Setting ...................................................................................................... 63
4.1.3.4 Network Setting .................................................................................................... 65
4.1.3.5 Alarm Setting ........................................................................................................ 67
4.2 Familiarizing the Buttons in Remote Console ............................................................... 71
4.2.1 To Setup Remote Console Setting ........................................................................... 72
4.2.2 Familiarizing the Buttons in PTZ Camera Controller ................................................ 73
4.3 Using the Remote Playback ......................................................................................... 74
4.3.1 Familiarizing the Buttons in Local Playback ............................................................. 75
4.3.1.1 To Cut and Save the Wanted Portion of the Recorded Video ............................... 77
4.3.2 Familiarizing the Buttons in RealTime Playback ...................................................... 78
4.3.3 Familiarizing the Buttons in Download and Playback ............................................... 80
Chapter 5 Using Mobile Device to Access DVR Server ................................. 81
5.1 Using PDAViewer to Access DVR Server ..................................................................... 81
5.1.1 To install PDAViewer thru ActiveSync ....................................................................... 81
5.1.2 To install PDAViewer from the Internet ..................................................................... 82
5.1.3 To Use the PDAViewer ............................................................................................. 83
5.1.4 To Playback in PDAViewer ....................................................................................... 85
5.2 Using JavaViewer to Access DVR Server ..................................................................... 85
5.2.1 To install JavaViewer from the DVR Server .............................................................. 85
5.2.2 To Use the JavaViewer............................................................................................. 86
Chapter 6 Web Tools ........................................................................................ 87
6.1 Remote Setup ............................................................................................................... 87
6.1.1 To Add DVR server ................................................................................................... 87
6.1.2 To Setup Remote System Setting ............................................................................ 88
6.2 Remote Backup ............................................................................................................ 89
6.2.1 To back up the recoded data from the DVR server: ................................................. 89
Appendix A Registering Domain Name ................................................................................. 92
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(2)
(3)
(4)
(5)
(6)
(7)
(1) EXR6004 Mini unit
(2) Software CD (User Manual included)
(3) Quick User Guide
(4) USB optical mouse
(5) Power Cord
* The power cord varies depending on the standard power outlet of the country where it is sold.
(6) Power Adapter
(7) Internal HDD holder (Screws are included)
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If there is any damage, shortage or inappropriate item in the package contents, please contact with local
dealer
Chapter 1 Introduction
AVerTM EXR6004 Mini brings you the new version of pure NVR. With Compact size, it provides 4 channel
video and audio inputs. Shattering marketing limitation by supporting full range of IP camera from all
major manufactures worldwide and accepting H.264, MPEG4 and MJPEG video streaming format.
1.1 Package Content
1
Name
Function
(1) DVR Power LED
Light when the unit is power on
(2) HDD LED
Indicate the hard disk running state. Light when the HDD is running (Read/Write)
(3) IR Sensor
Receive signal from the remote control to operate the unit
(4) USB 2.0 Port
For pen drive/DVD-ROM connection
(5) Network 1 Indicator
Indicate the status of network 1(Port LAN 1)
(6) Network 2 Indicator
Indicate the status of network 2(Port LAN 2)
1.2 Front Panel
2
Name
Function
(1) 2* USB 2.0 ports
For USB keyboard, mouse, and other USB devices connection.
(2) VGA Out
Output the video signal to a CRT or LCD monitor
(3) Audio In/Out
- Audio In: Input the audio signal from audio input device such as microphone
- Audio Out: Output the audio signal to a audio out device such as speaker
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The audio input/output device has its own power supply is necessary.
(4) Sensor In
Support 4 sensor devices
(5) Alarm Out
Support 1 relay device (Relay: 1A @ 125V AC/30V DC)
(6) Gigabit LAN 2 port
- To connect the switch of your network for internet connection, remote accessing,
and connection of IP camera.
- LAN 2 support Static, DHCP, or PPPOE mode.
(7) Gigabit LAN 1 port
- LAN connection only but default assign as a DHCP service port. User also can
connect the IP camera through the Ethernet cable.
- LAN 1 supports Static or DHCP mode.
(8) e-SATA port
For connecting external hard disk( up to 2 TB).
(9) Power Off button
Press button shortly to power off the DVR unit, but the fan still will be work.
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To shutdown the fan, please disconnect the power cord cable from DVR unit.
(10) 12V DC
Power cable connection
1.3 Back Panel
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- For hard disk spec, please referring to http://surveillance.aver.com/download-center → Pure NVR
→ EXR6004 Mini → Hardware Recommendations
- The DVR unit may include hard disk that depends on the model user has purchased. If the model
user has purchased is included hard disk, user doesn’t need to install the hard disk by yourself.
The “compatible hard disks” indicated in the above recommendation list only means that these
commercially available hard disks were tested with AVerTM products and functioned well under normal
operation conditions. AVer Information Inc. does not guarantee or provide warranties, explicitly, implied
or statutory with respect to the reliability of the hard disk function or its compatibility. In no event AVer
Information Inc. shall be liable for damages, with respect to any business interruption of clients, lost
profits, loss of programs or other data on your information handling system or otherwise. This includes
direct, indirect, incidental, special, or consequential damages, resulting from the incompatibility caused
by the usage of these hard disks, even if AVer Information Inc. has expressly advised about the risk of
such damages. The entire risk arising out of the use of any information attached here with is borne by
the recipient.
1. Loosen all screws
2. Push the cover backward and lift
3. Secure the HDD holder on the hard disk. The
position to screw the HDD holder on hard disk must
same as figure shown. Otherwise, the hard disk
won’t be able to fit into inside the DVR unit.
4. Connect the the SATA cable and the power
connector to the hard disk
1.4 Setting Up the DVR Unit
1.4.1 Installing the Hard Disk
The DVR unit allows user to install one hard disk. Follow the illustrated instructions below to install the
hard disk:
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5. Secure the hard disk inside the unit then place unit
cover
6. Push the cover forward and secure the cover
7. You may now connect all the cables. When the power is connected, the Power LED light turns on
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Both two LAN ports can be connecting with IP camera and remote accessing.
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To complete shutdown (power off DVR unit and fan) the DVR unit, please disconnect the power cord
cable from DVR unit.
1.4.2 Connecting Devices
The back panel of the DVR unit, user can connect the 4 sensor devices, 1 alarm device, audio
input/output device and an external HDD storage device. Through the two Gigabit LAN ports can balance
the network bandwidth for IP camera connection and remote acceding. The USB ports can connect the
mouse and keyboard for more easily to operate DVR server.
Follow the illustration below to make the connection:
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Pin #
Definition
1
Audio input signal
2
Audio Ground signal
3
Audio output signal
4
Audio Ground signal
Pin #
Definition
5
Sensor 1 signal
6
Sensor 1 Ground signal
7
Sensor 2 signal
8
Sensor 2 Ground signal
9
Sensor 3 signal
10
Sensor 3 Ground signal
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Sensor 4 signal
12
Sensor 4 Ground signal
13
Relay signal
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Relay signal
1.4.3 Connecting the Audio, Sensor and Relay Device
The Sensor, Alarm, and audio port enable you to connect 4 sensor inputs, 1 relay outputs, and 1 audio in
and 1 audio out device. Just connect the external sensor, relay, and audio in/out device pin directly to the
pinhole.
Check the table below and locate which pinhole is assigned to sensor input, relay output, and audio
in/out.
The signal from the sensor (i.e., infrared sensors, smoke detectors, proximity sensors, door sensors, etc.)
is being transmitted to the unit and this triggers the system to respond and send signal to relay device (i.e.,
alarm, telephone etc).
Audio in and out pinhole:
Sensor and Alarm pinhole:
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Chapter 2 Operating the DVR unit
2.1 First Time Using the DVR Unit
1. Connect the mouse to the USB port located at front panel of the DVR unit.
2. Using the mouse and virtual keyboard (see also Chapter 2.1.1) to operate the DVR system.
3. Power on the DVR unit.
4. For security purpose, the DVR system would require you to enter User ID and Password before it can
be accessed. (If this is the first time, enter the default ID [
admin
] and password [
admin
]).
Preview UI
5. Formatting the hard disk.
a. Click
b. Click
c. Select the hard disk from device list and select
d. Click
e. When formatting is done, click OK.
6. Setup the date and time in order to have correct recording time and date.
a. Click
b. In
c. Select the date and adjust the time, and then, click OK.
7. Connect the IP camera.
a. Click
b. Select camera channel and type of camera –
c. Next, mark
d. Click IP
e. Enable
f. Enter
g. Enter ID and
h. Click OK.
i. To connect another IP camera, follow the above steps.
Setup
System
Format
Setup
Time
Setup
IP address
and enter the password
→
button to start formatting
and enter the password
section, click
>>
Camera
Enable
Setting
Protocol
.
password
Add
Setting
.
to enable the camera.
, and then, select
or
of IP camera.
URL
if IP camera’s access authority is required.
Format type
button of
System Time
IP Camera
protocol, mode, video format
.
.
, and
channel
of IP camera.
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2.1.1 Using the Virtual Keyboard
User can use the Virtual Keyboard when the keyboard is not available. Just click or right-click screen
to call out the virtual keyboard. For uppercase, click
button. To exit, click
Caps
Esc
.
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Name
Function
(1) Exit
Call up the Logout dialog box.
In the logout dialog box, you may do the following:
- Reboot: To restart the DVR system. It is required to enter the password
- Power Off: To shutdown the DVR system.
- Login: Using different ID to login to DVR system.
- Exit: To close the application.
(2) Split Screen Mode
Select from 2 different split screen types to view all the cameras or one camera on a
single screen. It also allows you to switch and view different camera number.
When user is in single screen mode, user can right-click and drag a square on the
area you want to enlarge the view. Right-click on the screen again will return to the
normal view.
(3) Record
Start/stop video recording.
(4) EMap
Display the map in each area, and the location of camera/ sensor/ relay and the
warning (see also Chapter 2.2.1).
(5) Network
Enable/disable remote system access. This feature allows you to access DVR server
from a remote location via internet connection. The default is disabled.
(6) Setup
Configure the system settings. (see also Chapter 3)
(7) PTZ
To call out the PTZ control panel(see also Chapter 2.2.2)
(8) Preview
Switch to Preview mode. This allows you to view live camera display.
(9) Playback
Switch to Playback mode. This allows you to view the recorded video file. (see also
Chapter 2.3).
(10) Status bar
Display the recoding date, time and hard disk space of DVR unit.
(11) Camera ID
Show the number of cameras that are being viewed. When you are in single screen
mode, click the camera ID number to switch and view other camera.
(12) Snapshot
Capture and save the screen shot in *.jpg format.
(13) Event log
Show the record of activities that take place in the system. (see also Chapter 2.2.3)
(14) AutoScan
Start/Stop video screen cycle switch.
2.2 Familiarizing the Buttons in Preview Mode
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Name
Function
(15) Full screen
View in full screen. To return, press the right button of the mouse or ESC on the
keyboard or click the arrow icon.
Click to exit from
full screen mode
When you switch to full screen in multiple-screen mode, Left click to toggle to only
display one of the video in the multiple-screen mode or all.
(16) Alarm
Alert and display warning information.
(17) Virtual Keyboard
If the keyboard is not available, you may use the virtual keyboard.
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2.2.1 Setting Up and Using the Emap
E-Map can hold up to 8 maps in *.jpg format. You may locate the camera, sensor and relay on the map.
2.2.1.1 To Set Up the Emap
1. Click Emap.
2. When the Emap screen appears, click the area number (1 to 8 buttons) on where you want to insert
the map.
3. Click Load Map to insert the map. When the open dialog box appears, locate and select the map and
click Open.
4. When the inserted map appears on the Emap screen, click Edit. You may now drag the camera,
sensor, and relay icons to its place on the map. Icons on the map can be relocated anywhere. If you
are going to locate the icon on the map to other area, you need to drag the icon to the black pane at
the bottom of the Emap screen and then switch to the area on where you want to locate the icon. To
bring all the icons back to the black pane at the bottom of the Emap screen, click Reset Icon.
5. When you are done, click Save button to save the new setting. To exit Emap screen, click Close.
2.2.1.2 To Use the Emap
1. Click E-map.
2. In the Emap screen, click the camera icon to switch on the area where the camera is located on the
map and to display the video at the upper right corner of the Emap screen. At the lower right corner of
the Emap screen, it lists all the warning message.
3. To view different Emap, click Emap number button (1 ~ 8).
4. Click Close to exit Emap screen.
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(1)
(11)
(2)(3)(4)(5)
(6)
(7)
(8) (9) (10)
Name
Function
(1) Close
Exit PTZ camera controller.
(2) Setup
Configure PTZ cameras.(see also Chapter 2.2.2.1)
(3) AutoPan
Operate the PTZ cameras automatically based on the selected camera group preset
position number.
(4) Focus +/-
Adjust the focus manually to produce clear image.
(5) Zoom +/-
Zoom in and out the image.
(6) Direction buttons
Adjust and position the focal point of the PTZ camera.
(7) Camera ID pane
Display the PTZ camera number that is being operated.
(8) Save Camera
preset position
Save the PTZ camera preset position number. Select the camera and click the preset
position number and save it.
(9) Camera lens
speed controller
Adjust the moving speed of the PTZ camera lens.
(10) Camera preset
position number
Move the PTZ camera to the preset point.
(11) Group AutoPan
Select to automatically operate PTZ camera in group.
2.2.2 Familiarizing the Buttons in PTZ Camera Controller
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2.2.2.1 Setup the IP PTZ Camera
When IP PTZ camera has successful connected with the DVR system, user can use the PTZ function
directly without any configuration. To make connection of IP PTZ camera, please refer to Chapter 3.2.1.
In PTZ camera panel, user can setup the preset position of the camera. The number of preset positions
are depend on the IP PTZ camera that user has connected. For example: A brand of IP PTZ camera only
supports 4 preset positions. Therefore, user only can setup 4 preset positions on the DVR system. User
can refer to the user’s manual of the IP PTZ camera to make sure the number of the preset positions has
supported.
Please follow the below steps to configure the preset position.
1. On Preview UI, select the channel that is an IP PTZ camera connection.
2. Click PTZ button from Preview UI and PTZ control panel will show up.
3. In the PTZ control panel, using the arrow button to adjust the position of IP PTZ camera.
4. And then, click Setup (see also Chapter 2.2.2). The Preset Settings window will show.
5. Select the Preset Number to assign a number for the PTZ camera current position. And then, click
Save to save the setting.
6. Set the DwellTime for how long the PTZ camera stays in that position before it moves to the next
one.
7. Repeat step 3 to 6, if you want to save another preset position.
8. Restore AutoPan Time: set a time period for restoring auto path function after the PTZ camera has
been moved manually. Mark the check box and set the time period in second.
9. Click OK to complete the setting.
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Please plug the pen drive to DVR unit before click export button.
2.2.3 Using Event Log Viewer
Show the record of activities that take place in the system.
1. Click the Event Log button on DVR system main interface. The Event log viewer window will show up.
2. Select the Date to view.
3. To filter the records, select and click the select button to display Event, System, Operation, Network
or All.
4. Use the scroll button to go next, previous, first, or last page ( , , , )of event list.
5. User can export the event log to USB pen drive in *.txt format. Click Export button and select Export
Date and the type of Event log. Then, click Export button. The export event log file is in a Backup
folder.
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Name
Function
(1) Split Screen
Mode
Select from 2 different split screen type to playback the recorded video file of all the
camera or one camera on a single screen. When user is in single screen mode, user can
right-click and drag a square on the area you want to enlarge the view. Right-click on the
screen again will return to the normal view.
(2) Progress bar
Show the progress of the file being played. You may move the bar to seek at any location
of the track.
When in single screen playback mode, the colors in progress bar have different means.
Green color: a motion was detected and recorded
Blue color: is a general (always) recording file and no any event or motion happen
during recording
Red color: the sensor was triggered while recording
Black color: no record file at the time period
Yellow color: the video loss happen while recording
(3) Hour Buttons
Select and click to playback the recorded video file on the specific time frame.
The Hour buttons represent the time in 24-hour clock. The blue bar on top of the hour button indicates
that there is a recorded video file on that period of time. While the red bar indicates that you are currently
viewing the recorded video file.
(4) Playback
Control Buttons
From left to right order:
Begin: Move at the beginning of the recorded video file.
Previous: Go back to the previous frame.
Slower: Play the recorded video file at the reduce speed from 64x, 32x, 16x, 8x, 4x, 2x,
1x, 1/2x, 1/4x.
Rewind: Wind back the recorded video file.
Pause: Briefly stop playing the recorded video file.
Play: Play the recorded video file.
2.3 Familiarizing the Buttons in Playback Mode
To switch in Playback mode, click Playback button at the lower right corner of Preview mode user
interface.
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Name
Function
(4) Playback
Control Buttons
Faster: Play the recorded video file at the speed of 2X, 4X, 8X, 16x, 32x, or 64x.
Next: Go to the next frame.
End: Go to the end of the recorded video file.
(5) Date
Select the date on the calendar and the time from 00 to 23 to where to start playing the
recorded video file.
The numbers from 00 to 23 represent the time in 24-hour clock. The numbers from 01 to 04 represent the
camera ID. The blue colored column indicates that there is a recorded video file on that period of time.
While the red colored column indicates on where to start playing the recorded video file.
(6) Preview
Switch to Preview mode.
(7) Playback
Switch to Playback mode to view the recorded video file.
(8) Status bar
Display the recorded date, time and play speed.
(9) Camera ID
Show the number of cameras that are being viewed. When you are in single screen mode,
click the camera ID number to switch and view other camera.
(10) Export
Export includes Snapshot, Output Video Clip, and Backup function.
Snapshot: Capture and save the screen shot in *.jpg format.
Output Video Clip: Save the segmented file in *.dvr format to external USB storage
device (see also Chapter 2.3.1).
Backup: Save the playback file to external USB device or external DVD burner.
(11) Segment
Keep a portion of the recorded video (see also Chapter 2.3.1).
(12) Full screen
View in full screen. To return, press the right button of the mouse or ESC on the keyboard
or click the arrow icon.
Click to exit from
full screen mode
When you switch to full screen in multiple-screen mode, Left click to toggle to only display
one of the video in the multiple-screen mode or all.
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Name
Function
(13) Event log
Show the record of activities that take place in the system. To filter the records, select and
click the option button to only display Event, System, Operation, Network or All.
(14) Bookmark
Mark a reference point when reviewing the recorded video file to which you may return for
later reference (see also Chapter 2.3.2).
(15) Find Next
Search for the next event or changes in the motion detector frame. You can use this when
you are using Event Search function.
(16) Event Search
Search from the recorded activities that were recorded in event log (i.e., Sensor, Motion,
Video Loss)(see also Chapter 2.3.3)
2.3.1 To Cut and Save the Wanted Portion of the Recorded Video
1. Use the Playback Control buttons or drag the bar on the playback progress bar and pause on where
you want to start the cut. Then, click Segment to set the begin mark.
2. Use the Playback Control buttons or drag the bar on the playback progress bar and pause on where
you want to end the cut. Then, click Segment to set the end mark. To cancel segmentation or set the
segment marks from the start, click Segment button again.
3. Click Export > Output Video Clip button to save the wanted portion.
4. In the Output Video Clip dialog box, locate on where user wants to save the file, type the filename,
and select the video format and click Save to save the video segment.
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2.3.2 To Bookmark a Video Section
1. Click Bookmark button
2. In the Bookmark dialog box, you may do the following:
- Add to create the new reference mark in the bookmark list.
- Edit to change the mark description.
- Delete to remove the selected reference mark in the list.
- Delete All to remove all the reference marks in the list.
- Exit to close Bookmark dialog box.
3. Select and click one in the bookmark list to review the file.
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The DVR system will set the date of End Time at 3 days later of Begin Time automatically. If event data
are less than 3 days, the DVR system will set End Time at current date. Time of End Time is adjustable.
2.3.3 Using the Event Search
1. Click on the video screen on where you want to search.
2. Click Event Search. The Event Search Setting dialog box would appear on the screen.
3. In the Event Search Setting dialog box, check the type of condition you want to search. Then, click
to start searching. The video search would stop at the frame that matches the condition. To keep on
searching click .
4. You may also set to search and list all the result. Set the Begin Time and End Time. Set the
Searching Interval time for in a period of time won’t list out the same events. Then, click OK to start
searching.
5. When the Event list appear, click and select the item you want to view.
OK
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Chapter 3 Customizing the DVR System
In the Preview screen mode, click button to customize your DVR. Enter the ID and password to
authenticate(Default ID is
When the DVR configuration setup selection appears, select and click the buttons you want to change the
setting.
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3.1 System Setup
In the System Setting dialog box, click OK to accept the new settings, click Cancel to exit without saving.
and password is
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(1) Storage Path
Set the HDD on where to save the data. In case you have more than one storage device, the system
automatically saves the data to the next storage device. To insert another storage device, click Add and
select the storage path. To remove the selected path, click Delete.
If the hard disk is the first time for DVR system, please format the hard disk before starting to use it. To
format the hard disk, click Add and select the hard disk and Format in Disk Management window, and
then, click Format button.
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(2) Delete recorded data after
If you want the system to automatically erase the data after a certain days, enable the Delete recorded
data after check box and enter the number of days in Days text box.
(3) Delete event and alarm log after
If you want the system to automatically erase the event and alarm log after a certain days, enable the
Delete event and alarm log after check box and enter the number of days in Days text box.
(4) Overwrite Enable
When there is not enough free space to record one hour data, the system automatically replaces the
oldest data.
(5) Language
Customize the system to display the tool tips and dialogs based on the selected language. Default
language is in English.
(6) Configuration
Backup a copy of all the settings and allows you to regain the same settings back. To save the current
settings, click Export. To replace the settings with the one you have saved, click Import.
Import UI Export UI
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(7) Touch Monitor
When DVR server is connected with touch monitor, user needs to adjust touch monitor in order to work
normally.
1. Connect the touch monitor with DVR server.
2. Turn on the DVR server and touch monitor power.
3. Select Setup → System → Touch Monitor → Adjust.
4. The adjusting window will show up.
5. Click + one by one to complete the adjustment.
6. To disconnect touch monitor, click Disconnect button first, and then, turn off the power of touch
monitor and remove the connection between DVR server and touch monitor.
(8) Miscellaneous
Playback mode: Select the mode of playback the video.
– Select date and time: Select the date and time which user wants to playback.
– Play the last file: Automatically playback the video from the last hour
– Instant Playback: Automatically playback the video which has just recorded
Date Format
Select the date format which wants to display in select date and time playback mode
Auto Scan Period
Set the time gap of the Auto Scan function from 3 to 10 seconds. This automatically switches to
the next video in cycle depending on the set time gap.
(9) Login
Enable the conditions in Login section you want the system to automatically carry out.
- Auto Login after system boot up
Execute the DVR when the operating system is started.
- Auto Record after system boot up
Automatically start video recording when the DVR is executed.
- Auto start Network after system boot up
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Automatically start network connection when the DVR is executed.
- Default user
Automatically log in to the selected default user when the DVR is executed.
(10) Date and Time Setting
System Date and Time: Adjust the DVR system time and date. Click Setting button to select the
month, date, hour, and minute.
Daylight Saving: Mark Daylight saving check box to enable daylight saving function. And then,
select the Start Date/Time and End Date/Time by click Setting button.
Daylight Bias: Assign a time that it is for daylight saving time offset in your time zone. For example:
if the time zone is in U.S. Eastern, the time offset is 1 hour.
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