Avtech 715ZC, 717ZD, 717ZC, 715ZD, 715Z User Manual

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715ZC, 717ZC / 715ZD, 717ZD / 715Z, 715Z_V1.7

HIGH-END SERIES

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

1. OVERVIEW ........................................................................................................................................ 1

1.1 Product Description................................................................................................................................................ 1

1.2 Features ................................................................................................................................................................. 1

Covert Recording .................................................................................................................................................. 1

1.3 Specification........................................................................................................................................................... 2

1.4 Package Contents.................................................................................................................................................. 3

2. FRONT AND REAR PANELS ............................................................................................................ 4

2.1 Front Panels........................................................................................................................................................... 4

2.2 Rear Panels ........................................................................................................................................................... 6

3. SETUP AND CONNECTIONS............................................................................................................ 8

3.1 Install HDD ............................................................................................................................................................. 8

3.2 Camera Connection ............................................................................................................................................... 8

3.2.1 Normal Camera Connection......................................................................................................................... 8

3.2.2 PTZ Camera Connection ............................................................................................................................. 8

3.3 External Device Connections (Optional)................................................................................................................. 9

3.3.1 VGA Converter............................................................................................................................................. 9

3.3.2 Independent Disk Array................................................................................................................................ 9

3.4 Power Setup......................................................................................................................................................... 10

3.5 Date and Time Setting.......................................................................................................................................... 10

3.6 LAN or Internet Setup........................................................................................................................................... 10

3.6.1 STATIC IP .................................................................................................................................................. 10

3.6.2 DDNS Apply............................................................................................................................................... 11

3.6.3 Dynamic IP － PPPOE ............................................................................................................................. 14

3.6.4 Dynamic IP － DHCP ............................................................................................................................... 15

3.7 Password and User Name Setting ....................................................................................................................... 16

3.7.1 DVR Password Setting............................................................................................................................... 16

3.7.2 Remote Login Password and User Name Setting ...................................................................................... 17

3.8 System Diagram................................................................................................................................................... 17

4. BASIC OPERATION ........................................................................................................................ 18

4.1 Recording............................................................................................................................................................. 18

4.2 Playback............................................................................................................................................................... 19

5. MAIN MENU..................................................................................................................................... 21

5.1 Menu Tree............................................................................................................................................................ 21

6. MENU FUNCTION ........................................................................................................................... 22

6.1 Record.................................................................................................................................................................. 22

6.2 Timer .................................................................................................................................................................... 24

6.3 Date...................................................................................................................................................................... 25

6.4 Advance ............................................................................................................................................................... 26

6.4.1 Camera ...................................................................................................................................................... 26

6.4.2 Detection.................................................................................................................................................... 27

(1) Detection Setup .................................................................................................................................... 27

(2) Detection Timer .................................................................................................................................... 29

6.4.3 Display ....................................................................................................................................................... 29

6.4.4 Alert............................................................................................................................................................ 31

6.4.5 Remote ...................................................................................................................................................... 32

6.4.6 System ....................................................................................................................................................... 33

6.4.7 Network...................................................................................................................................................... 34

6.4.8 Backup ....................................................................................................................................................... 36

6.4.9 HDD Info .................................................................................................................................................... 38

6.4.10 Event Log................................................................................................................................................. 39

6.5 Search.................................................................................................................................................................. 39

6.6 Additional Operation............................................................................................................................................. 42

6.6.1 Key Lock and Unlock ................................................................................................................................. 42

6.6.2 Switch NTSC / PAL System ....................................................................................................................... 42

6.6.3 Upgrade ..................................................................................................................................................... 42

(1) Firmware / Multilanguage OSD Upgrade................................................................................................ 42

(2) AP and JAVA Software Upgrade............................................................................................................. 42

6.6.4 Audio Backup and Playback....................................................................................................................... 43

6.6.5 PTZ Camera Setup and Control................................................................................................................. 43

6.6.6 R.E.T.R. Setup ........................................................................................................................................... 43

7. LICENSED SOFTWARE AP ............................................................................................................ 45

7.1 Installation ............................................................................................................................................................ 45

7.2 Login Panel .......................................................................................................................................................... 45

7.3 Control Panel ....................................................................................................................................................... 47

7.3.1 DVR Control Panel..................................................................................................................................... 47

7.3.2 PTZ Camera Control Panel........................................................................................................................ 50

7.4 Playback Operation.............................................................................................................................................. 51

7.4.1 AP Playback Functions: ............................................................................................................................. 51

7.4.2 Convert the recorded file to AVI format ...................................................................................................... 52

7.5 System Configuration ........................................................................................................................................... 52

7.5.1 Network...................................................................................................................................................... 53

(1) DDNS ..................................................................................................................................................... 54

(2) Mail......................................................................................................................................................... 55

(3) FTP......................................................................................................................................................... 55

7.5.2 DVR ........................................................................................................................................................... 56

(1) Device.................................................................................................................................................... 56

(2) Detection ............................................................................................................................................... 57

(3) Network Backup ................................................................................................................................... 58

(4) Search List ............................................................................................................................................ 60

(5) Timer Record ........................................................................................................................................ 61

(6) Date........................................................................................................................................................ 61

(7) Record Setting ...................................................................................................................................... 62

7.5.3 Alarm.......................................................................................................................................................... 63

(1) Alarm List.............................................................................................................................................. 64

7.5.4 General ...................................................................................................................................................... 64

(1) Account ................................................................................................................................................. 65

(2) Online User Info.................................................................................................................................... 67

(3) File Path ................................................................................................................................................ 67

7.6 Operation via IE Browser ..................................................................................................................................... 68

8. TROUBLESHOOTING ..................................................................................................................... 70

8.1 FAQ...................................................................................................................................................................... 70

8.2 Default Value........................................................................................................................................................ 71

APPENDIX 1 INSTALL HDD................................................................................................................ 72

APPENDIX 2 PIN CONFIGURATION................................................................................................... 73

APPENDIX 3 RS-232 PROTOCOL...................................................................................................... 74

APPENDIX 4 COMPATIBLE USB FLASH DRIVE BRAND ................................................................. 75

APPENDIX 5 COMPATIBLE HDD BRAND.......................................................................................... 76

INDEX .................................................................................................................................................. 77

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1. OVERVIEW

1.1 Product Description

With the high storage capacity feature, this MPEG-4 DVR model is designed to accommodate up to 3 HDDs, or

accommodate 2 HDDs and connect 1 independent disk array depending on your needs. To quickly backup, a CD or DVD

writer (optional) and USB interface are built in for your choices except for network backup. Remote Event Trigger

Recording (R.E.T.R.) can be activated remotely and any event recording will be saved in the specified path in your PC. An

IR transmitter is also supplied for remote control.

1.2 Features

MPEG4 DVR Technology

‧ Compression format providing crystal clear images with real time performance

Multiplex Operation

‧ Allow live display, record, playback, backup, and network operations at the same time

Remote Independent Operation

‧ Allow you to individually see the live view of a single channel without changing the main display setting from AP side

Huge Storage Capacity

‧ Support up to 3 HDD accommodation, or 2 HDD accommodation + 1 independent disk array (optional)

Free Upgrade to Advanced Functions

‧ Allow you to upgrade DVR functions without any charges

Long-Recording Hours

‧ 500GB can record more than 52 days (16CH, CIF Normal Quality, 60IPS) ‧ 500GB can record more than 104 days (8CH, CIF Normal Quality, 30IPS) ‧ Connect to Independent Disk Array (optional) to have more storage capacity

Backup Function

‧ Support CD or DVD writer backup (optional), USB flash drive backup & network backup ‧ The backup file can be played directly in your PC via the supplied licensed AP, or via other media players

(For example, Windows Media Player or RealPlayer) after the file is converted to “AVI” format

Remote Surveillance

‧ Support remote surveillance up to 5 users simultaneously with licensed software AP and IE browser

Intelligent Motion Trigger Recording

‧ R.E.T.R. (Remote Event Trigger Recording) ‧ With the advanced functions of motion detection, scheduled motion detection recording (4 different adjustable factors

for motion detection sensitivity) and quick search, customized security environments are achieved

‧

Alarm trigger recording will send alerts with images to designated e-mails and the FTP address

‧ Support pre-alarm recording (8MB)

Covert Recording

‧ A mask replaces the live image with a blank screen and the monitor shows nothing, but the recording is still on

A/V Support

‧

Support 4 audio-in, 2 audio-out to record sounds

‧ Support VGA output to monitor (optional)

General

‧ Support multi-language OSD ‧ Support IR remote control ‧ System auto recovery after power reconnected ‧ Support IR remote control, PTZ camera operations through RS-485, and PTZ Hot Point function ‧ Support daylight saving function ‧ Support manual / timer / motion / alarm / network recording ‧ Ensure the authentication of recorded images with Watermark function ‧ Support TCP/IP, PPPOE, DHCP and DDNS network connection

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1.3 Specification

SPECIFICATION* 8CH 16CH

Video System NTSC / PAL (switchable)

Video Compression Format MPEG4

Video Input (Composite video signal 1 Vp-p 75Ω BNC)

8 Channels 16 Channels

Video Loop Output (Composite video signal 1 Vp-p 75Ω BNC)

8 Channels 16 Channels

Video Output

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

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

Maximum Recording Rate (Frame)

720×480 pixels with 60 IPS <NTSC>

720×576 pixels with 50 IPS <PAL>

720×480 pixels with 120 IPS <NTSC>

720×576 pixels with 100 IPS <PAL>

Maximum Recording Rate (CIF)

352×240 pixels with 240 IPS <NTSC>

352×288 pixels with 200 IPS <PAL>

352×240 pixels with 480 IPS <NTSC>

352×288 pixels with 400 IPS <PAL>

Adjustable Recording Speed (Frame)

60, 30, 15, 7 IPS <NTSC>

50, 25, 12, 6 IPS <PAL>

120, 60, 30, 15 IPS <NTSC>

100, 50, 25, 12 IPS <PAL>

Adjustable Recording Speed (CIF)

240, 120, 60, 30 IPS <NTSC>

200, 100, 50, 25 IPS <PAL>

480, 240, 120, 60 IPS <NTSC>

400, 200, 100, 50 IPS <PAL>

Multi-language OSD Yes

Image Quality Setting Best, High, Normal, and Basic

Hard Disk Storage

(IDE type, ATA66) (Over 500GB)

Accommodate 3 HDDs*, or 2 HDDs plus 1 independent disk array*

* HDDs and disk arrays are optional.

HDD Quick Cleaning

Quick clean up the “index system” of the recorded files

(500GB under 2 seconds)

Recording Mode Manual / Timer / Motion / Alarm / Remote

Watermark YES

Refresh Rate

240 IPS for NTSC

200 IPS for PAL

480 IPS for NTSC

400 IPS for PAL

Multiplex Operation Live display, record, playback, backup and network

Remote Independent Operation YES

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

R.E.T.R. (Remote Event Trigger Recording) YES

Motion Detection Area 16 × 12 grids per camera for all channels

Motion Detection Sensitivity 4 adjustable variables with precise calculation for motion detection

Pre-alarm Recording Yes (8 MB)

Backup Device

1. USB flash drive

2. Network

3. CD or DVD writer (optional)

USB Interface Front panel * 1, back panel * 1

Web Transmitting Compression Format Motion JEPG

Network Independent YES

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

Web Interface Support licensed software AP and IE browser

Remote Alarm Notification Email images, and upload images to FTP site’s specific account

Network Protocol TCP/IP, PPPoE, DHCP and DDNS

IR Remote Control YES

PTZ Control Support PELCO-D protocol

The specifications are subject to change without notice.

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SPECIFICATION* 8CH 16CH

Dwell Time (Sequential Channel Switch) Programmable with adjustable dwell time (2, 4, 8, 16 sec.)

Alarm I/O 8 inputs, 1 output 16 inputs, 1 output

Picture Zoom 2X digital zoom

Key Lock YES

Video Loss Detection YES

Camera Title Support up to 6 letters

Video Adjustable Hue / Color / Contrast / Brightness

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

Daylight Saving YES

Power Source DC 19V

Power Consumption

＜64 W

Operating Temperature

10℃ ~ 40℃ (50℉~104℉)

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

System Recovery System auto recovery after power reconnected

Optional Peripherals Independent disk array, VGA converter

1.4 Package Contents

ITEMS QTY

Digital Video Recorder (DVR) 1

Adapter and Power Cord 1

Screws 12

DSUB PIN Connector 1

HDD Data BUS Clip 1

IR Transmitter and IR Receiver Line (1.5m) 1

Manual 1

Quick Guide 1

CD or DVD disk (optional) 1

Licensed Software AP 1

The specifications are subject to change without notice.

FRONT AND REAR PANELS

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2. FRONT AND REAR PANELS

2.1 Front Panels

‧ 8CH

‧ 16CH

1) LED Indication

The following LEDs will be on when:

POWER: DVR is powered on.

STANDBY: DVR is powered off normally till the next time DVR is powered on.

HDD: HDD is reading or under recording.

HDD Full: HDD is full.

ALARM: The alarm is triggered.

TIMER: Timer recording is enabled.

PLAY: DVR is under playback status.

REC: DVR is under recording.

2) USB

To quickly backup or upgrade firmware/OSD, you can insert a compatible USB flash drive into this USB port. There is

another USB port at the rear panel.

Note: For the list of compatible USB flash drives, please refer to “APPENDIX 4 COMPATIBLE USB FLASH

DRIVE BRAND” at page 75.

3) EJECT

Press “EJECT” button to open / close the CD or DVD writer (optional).

4) MENU

Press “MENU” button to enter the main menu.

5) ENTER/SET

Press “ENTER” button to confirm the setting.

Press “SET” to change the position of the channel display. For details, please refer to “Position of Channel Display” in

section ”4.2 Playback” at page 19.

FRONT AND REAR PANELS

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6) SLOW

Under the playback mode, press “SLOW” button to slowly play the file.

7) ZOOM

Press “ZOOM” button to enlarge the image of the selected channel (under the live mode).

/ －

8CH: Press “

” button to show the 4 / 8 / 9 channel display modes.

16CH: Press “

” button to show the 4 / 8 / 9 / 16 channel display modes.

Press “－” button to change the setting in the menu.

9) SEQ /＋

Press “SEQ” button to activate the call monitor function, and press again to quit. Press ”＋” button to change the setting in the menu.

10) (Audio)

Press these two buttons at the same time to select live or playback sounds of the 4 audio channels.

11)

(PTZ)

Press these two buttons at the same time to enter / exit the PTZ control mode.

In the PTZ control mode: Zoom in: Press "＋" button ; Zoom out: Press "－" button

Adjust PTZ angle: Press "UP”, “DOWN”, “LEFT” or “RIGHT" buttons

12) 1 ~ 8 (for 8CH) or 1~16 (for 16CH)

Press one of the buttons to select the channel to display.

13) SEARCH

Press “SEARCH” button to enter the search menu.

14) REC

Press “REC” button to activate manual recording.

15)

Press “PLAY” button to play the recorded video.

16)

PAUSE/UP, REW/LEFT, FF/RIGHT, STOP/DOWN

Press one of these four buttons to move the cursor up/down/left/right.

Under the playback mode:

Press “

” or “ ” button to pause / stop playback.

Press “

” or “ ” button to fast rewind / forward.

17) POWER

Press “POWER” button long enough to turn on/off your DVR.

Note: Under the recording mode, please stop recording before turning off your DVR.

18) REC + ENTER

To lock keys and log in another user name, press “REC” + “ENTER” on the front panel at the same time.

19) POWER +

To switch to NTSC / PAL system, press and hold

(for NTSC) or (for PAL) first, and then press “POWER” until

the monitor shows video images.

Note: Before switching the system, please shutdown your DVR first.

FRONT AND REAR PANELS

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2.2 Rear Panels

‧ 8CH

DC 19V

INPUT

DISK ARRAY

LOOP

RS 485

INPUTIRINPUT INPUT

EXTERNAL I/O

USB

INPUT

LOOP3LOOP LOOP LO OP

INPUT

D/ V

LAN

INPUT

ACT.

LINK

INPUT

CALL

LOOP LOOP LOOP

MONITOR

2 4

1) 75Ω / HI-IMPEDANCE

When using LOOP function, please switch to HI-IMPEDANCE. Otherwise, please switch to 75Ω.

2) LOOP / INPUT (For channel 1~8)

LOOP: Video output connector. INPUT: Connect to video sources, such as cameras.

3) MONITOR

Connect to MAIN monitor.

4) CALL

Connect to CALL monitor to show the channel display one by one. When any alarm is triggered, CALL monitor will show the image of the triggered channel for a period of time.

5) Audio IN (4 audio-in)

Connect to audio sources, such as cameras equipped with the audio function. When users start recording, the audio input will also be recorded.

6) Audio OUT

(2 audio-out)

Connect to a monitor or speaker with 1 mono audio output.

7) DISK ARRAY

Connect to an independent disk array for extended storage.

8) IR

Connect to the IR receiver for remote control.

9) RS-485

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

10) EXTERNAL I/O

Insert the supplied 25PIN DSUB to this port for connecting external devices (external alarm, PTZ camera, etc). For detailed I/O port PIN configuration, please refer to “APPENDIX 2 PIN CONFIGURATION” at page 73.

11) USB

To quickly backup or upgrade firmware/OSD, you can insert a compatible USB flash drive into this USB port. There is another USB port at the front panel.

Note: For the list of compatible USB flash drives, please refer to “APPENDIX 4 COMPATIBLE USB FLASH

DRIVE BRAND” at page 75.

12) D/V

Connect to a VGA converter.

13) LINK ACT.

When your DVR is connected to the Internet, this LED will be on.

14) DC 19V

Connect to the supplied adapter.

5 6

12 10 11 13 147 9 8

FRONT AND REAR PANELS

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‧ 16CH

D / V

DISK ARRAY

RS 485

EXTERNAL I/O

USB

LAN

LINK ACT.

DC 19V

MONITOR

CALL

LOOP

INPUT

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16

HI-IMPEDANCE

1 875Ω

HI-IMPEDANCE

91675Ω

1) 75Ω / HI-IMPEDANCE

When using LOOP function, please switch to HI-IMPEDANCE. Otherwise, please switch to 75Ω.

2) LOOP / INPUT (For channel 1~16)

LOOP: Video output connector. INPUT: Connect to video sources, such as cameras.

3) MONITOR

Connect to MAIN monitor.

4) CALL

Connect to CALL monitor to show the channel display one by one. When any alarm is triggered, CALL monitor will show the image of the triggered channel for a period of time.

5) Audio IN (4 audio-in)

Connect to audio sources, such as cameras equipped with the audio function. When users start recording, the audio input will also be recorded.

6) Audio OUT (2 audio-out)

Connect to a monitor or speaker with 1 mono audio output.

7) DISK ARRAY

Connect to an independent disk array for extended storage.

8) IR

Connect to the IR receiver for remote control.

9) RS-485

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

10) EXTERNAL I/O

11) USB

To quickly backup or upgrade firmware/OSD, you can insert a compatible USB flash drive into this USB port. There is another USB port at the front panel.

Note: For the list of compatible USB flash drives, please refer to “APPENDIX 4 COMPATIBLE USB FLASH

DRIVE BRAND” at page 75.

12) D/V

Connect to a VGA converter.

13) LINK ACT.

When your DVR is connected to the Internet, this LED will be on.

14) DC 19V

Connect to the supplied adapter.

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12 10 11 13 14 7 9 8

BASIC OPERATION

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3. SETUP AND CONNECTIONS

3.1 Install HDD

The HDDs must be installed before the DVR is turned on. For detailed installation instructions, please refer to

section "APPENDIX 1 INSTALL HDD" at page 72.

1) Loosen the screws of the DVR upper cover and open the upper cover.

2) Screw out the HDD bracket.

3) Screw HDD onto the HDD bracket. (The PCB side of the HDD must face upward.)

4) Screw the HDD bracket back to the DVR base.

5) Connect the HDD to the power connector and IDE BUS (make sure to align the HDD precisely for pin connection).

6) Close the upper cover of the DVR and fasten all the screws you loosened previously.

3.2 Camera Connection

The cameras must be connected and power-supplied before the DVR is turned on. For detailed DVR video input /

output ports, please refer to section “2.2 Rear Panels” at page 6. For detailed external I/O port description, please refer to

section “APPENDIX 2 PIN CONFIGURATION” at page 73. For detailed camera setup, please refer to its own manual.

Note: When using LOOP function, set the impedance switch at your DVR rear panel to HI-IMPEDANCE to

decrease interferences. The default setting is 75Ω.

3.2.1 Normal Camera Connection

1) Connect the camera with indicated power supply.

2) Connect the camera video output to the DVR video input port with a coaxial cable or RCA line with BNC connector.

For detailed camera title, ID, protocol and baud rate setup, please refer to section “6.4.5 Remote” at page 32.

3.2.2 PTZ Camera Connection

1) Connect the PTZ camera with indicated power supply.

2) Connect the PTZ camera video output to the DVR video input port with a coaxial cable or RCA line with BNC

connector.

3) Connect “RS485-A” line (brown color) to RS485-A port on the rear panel of the DVR. Connect “RS485-B” line (orange

color) to RS485-B port on the rear panel of the DVR.

Note: For detailed camera ID, protocol and baud rate setup at DVR side, please refer to section “6.4.5

Remote” at page 32. For detailed camera ID, protocol and baud rate setup at remote AP software side, please refer to section “(1) Device” at page 56 (AP software system configuration). For detailed PTZ control instructions, please refer to section “6.6.5 PTZ Camera Setup and Control” at page “43”.

BASIC OPERATION

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3.3 External Device Connections (Optional)

3.3.1 VGA Converter

This optional peripheral (VGA Converter) allows your DVR to have VGA output function. For the connection method,

please refer to the following figure as an example. For detailed connection methods, please refer to your VGA converter

manual.

3.3.2 Independent Disk Array

For the connected IDA to be correctly detected by your DVR, please don’t install HDD in the “HDD3” position. For

connection details, please refer to "APPENDIX 1 INSTALL HDD" at page 72.

1) Install HDDs: Install HDDs in the IDA. Please set the HDD to “Master” mode (do not use “Slave” mode). After all HDDs

are installed, please lock the HDD tray by using the HDD key supplied in the IDA package.

2) Connect all IDA with SCSI cables (hub IDA only):

Connect from one of the three “DEVICE PORT” at one IDA rear panel to the host port of another disk array.

One IDA (as the master layer) can connect up to 3 IDA as the second layer, and each IDA in the second layer can

respectively connect up to 3 IDA as the third layer. Please refer to the illustration below for details.

Note: In order to accurately detect all the connected disk arrays, please make sure to turn on the power of

all the disk arrays after the connection is completed. The maximum layer number is 3, totally 13 IDA.

3) Connect the master IDA to your DVR with a SCSI Cable (IDE interface): Connect the host port of the master IDA to the

“DISK ARRAY” port of your DVR. Please refer to the illustration below for details.

BASIC OPERATION

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3.4 Power Setup

This device should be operated only with the type of power source indicated on the manufacturer’s label. Connect the

indicated AC power cord to the power adapter, and plug into an electrical outlet. “POWER” LED will be on as red. Press

“POWER” button, and “POWER” LED will be on as green. It takes approximately 10 to 15 seconds to boot the system.

3.5 Date and Time Setting

Before operating your DVR, please set the date and time on your DVR first.

You can use the following buttons for menu setting:

BUTTON FUNCTION

UP, DOWN, LEFT, RIGHT Move the cursor. ＋ , －

Choose numbers / selections.

ENTER Go to the submenu / confirm the selection.

MENU Go to the menu list / confirm the change / exit the menu list.

1) Date and System:

DATE

DATE 2006-AUG-28 18:30:00

FORMAT Y-M-D

DAYLIGHT SAVING ON

2) Daylight Saving:

The menu path is as following: “MENU” → “DATE” → “DAYLIGHT SAVING”.

DAYLIGHT SAVING

START 4TH-SUN-MAR 24:00:00

END 4TH-SUN-OCT 24:00:00

ADJUST 01:00

Note: Please DO NOT change the date or time of your DVR after the recording function is activated.

Otherwise, the recorded data will be disordered and you will not be able to find the recorded file to backup by time search. If users change the date or time accidentally when the recording function is activated, it’s recommended to clear all HDD data, and start recording again.

Note: If the time and date settings return to their default values after the DVR is rebooted, please charge the

DVR for at least 24-48 straight hours. Please contact your local retailer if the situation still occurs.

3.6 LAN or Internet Setup

3.6.1 STATIC IP

1) Build a Local Area Network (LAN) between DVR and PC/NB with network cable:

Your NB/PC and DVR must be under the same network domain to build the area network. Please change the IP

address of your PC/NB into 192.168.1.X (X can be the number between 1~255, except 10) and the subnet mask into

255.255.255.0 for communicate with the DVR.

BASIC OPERATION

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Install the supplied AP software on your NB/PC. Then, log into the DVR with the supplied AP software for the

following default DVR settings.

‧ The DVR default IP address: 192.168.1.10

‧ The DVR default account / password: admin

‧ The DVR default port: 80

2) Set DVR network setting in “SYSTEM CONFIG”  “Network” of the supplied AP:

In the “SYSTEM CONFIG”  “Network” of the supplied AP, select the “Static IP” in “IP TYPE” section. And then

type the “Server IP”, “Gateway”, “Net Mask” and “Web Port” (1~9999) information obtained from your ISP.

Press ”APPLY” button to confirm the setting.

3) Login your DVR via an Ethernet or dial-up network.:

After setting up the network information of the DVR and connect it to the network, you can use the IP address / Port

/ Account / Password you just entered in the supplied AP software to log into your DVR remotely.

Note: Before changing the network properties of your PC/NB, please write down the original network

properties in case you need to recover the properties later.

3.6.2 DDNS Apply

You need to apply a DDNS account before setting PPPoE or DHCP connection. DDNS is a service for transforming

the dynamic IP corresponding to a specific “Hostname”. For DDNS setup, please refer to the steps below.

‧ Go to a website which provides free DDNS services and apply a “Hostname”.

For example, go to

http://www.dyndns.com.

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‧ Enter all the information necessary for signing up an account according to the website instructions.

‧ Then, you will see the screen “Account Created”, and Dyndns will email the instructions to your specified E-mail

address for enabling your account. You must complete the procedure according to the instructions in the mail. That is

to must visit the confirmation address within 48 hours of the time that the e-mail was sent to complete the account

creation process. Then, you will see “Account Confirmed”. Your account is created successfully now.

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‧ Log in with your account information and click ”My Service”.

‧ Click ”Add Host Services”.

‧ Click ”Add Dynamic DNS Host”.

‧ Fill in and choose the desired host name.

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‧ The host name is created. You will be connected to the corresponding IP address whenever you enter this hostname.

3.6.3 Dynamic IP －－－－ PPPOE

1) Build a Local Area Network (LAN) between DVR and PC/NB with network cable:

Your NB/PC and DVR must be under the same network domain to build the area network. Please change the IP

address of your PC/NB into 192.168.1.X (X can be the number between 1~255, except 10) and the subnet mask into

255.255.255.0 for communicate with the DVR.

Install the supplied AP software on your NB/PC. And then login the DVR with the supplied AP software for the

following default DVR settings.

‧ The DVR default IP address: 192.168.1.10

‧ The DVR default account / password: admin

‧ The DVR default port: 80

2) Set DVR network setting in “SYSTEM CONFIG”  “Network” of the supplied AP:

In the “SYSTEM CONFIG”  “Network” of the supplied AP, select the “PPPOE” in “IP TYPE” section. And then type

the “User Name” and “Password” obtained from your ISP. Press ”APPLY” button to confirm the setting.

3) Set DVR DDNS setting in the “SYSTEM CONFIG”  “NETWORK”  “DDNS” of the supplied AP software:

‧ DDNS: Choose “Enable”.

‧ User Name: Type your DDNS account.

‧ Password: Type your DDNS password.

‧ Domain: Type the “Host Name” you applied previously (EX: securityanytime.dyndns.org).

‧ System Name: Choose the DDNS server where you applied the domain name (EX: dyndns).

After setting, please press “APPLY” button to confirm and finish the setting.

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4) Login your DVR via an Ethernet or dial-up network.:

After setting up the network information of the DVR and connect it to the network, you can type DDNS host name,

default user name and password in the supplied AP software login page to log into your DVR remotely.

3.6.4 Dynamic IP －－－－ DHCP

Get a router and use the default IP address provided by your router to login to the router. Enable the DHCP server and set the starting IP address, ending IP address and lease time. The DHCP Server of the router will automatically allocate an unused IP address from the IP address pool to the requesting computer.

1) Build a Local Area Network (LAN) between DVR and PC/NB with network cable:

Your NB/PC and DVR must be under the same network domain to build the area network. Please change the IP address of your PC/NB into 192.168.1.X (X can be the number between 1~255, except 10) and the subnet mask into

255.255.255.0 for communicate with the DVR.

Install the supplied AP software on your NB/PC. And then login the DVR with the supplied AP software for the

following default DVR settings.

‧ The DVR default IP address: 192.168.1.10

‧ The DVR default account / password: admin

‧ The DVR default port: 80

2) Set DVR network setting in “SYSTEM CONFIG”  “Network” of the supplied AP:

In the “SYSTEM CONFIG”  “Network” of the supplied AP, select the “DHCP” in “IP TYPE” section. Then press ”APPLY” button to confirm the setting.

Set DVR DDNS setting in the “SYSTEM CONFIG”  “Network”  “DDNS” of the supplied AP software.

‧ DDNS: Choose “Enable”.

‧ User Name: Type your DDNS account.

‧ Password: Type your DDNS password.

‧ Domain: Type the “Host Name” you applied previously (EX: securityanytime.dyndns.org).

‧ System Name: Choose the DDNS server where you applied the domain name (EX: dyndns).

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3) After setting, please press “APPLY” button to confirm and finish the setting.

4) Login your DVR via an Ethernet or dial-up network:

After setting up the network information of the DVR and connect it to the network, you can type DDNS host name and default user name and password in the supplied AP software login page to log into your DVR remotely.

3.7 Password and User Name Setting

3.7.1 DVR Password Setting

You can use the following buttons for menu setting:

BUTTON FUNCTION

UP, DOWN, LEFT, RIGHT Move the cursor. ＋ , －

Choose numbers / selections.

ENTER Go to the submenu / confirm the selection.

MENU Go to the menu list / confirm the change / exit the menu list.

1) Admin password:

Password for supervisor, allow all the setup of DVR.

2) Guest password:

Only allow viewing the live streaming video and sequencing display, shifting the channel display, and locking keys.

Note: The menu path is as following: MENU → ADVANCE → SYSTEM → PASSWORD → SETUP → ADMIN

PASSWORD / GUEST PASSWORD.

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3.7.2 Remote Login Password and User Name Setting

In the “SYSTEM CONFIG”  “General”  “Account” of the supplied AP software, you can set up user accounts (max.

5 accounts), password, life time, and authority level (max. 5 users on line at the same time) for remote login to the DVR.

For detailed instructions, please refer to “(1) Account” in the section “7.5.4 General” at page 65.

3.8 System Diagram

After you finish all the connections, a surveillance system is established and you can experience the marvelous and

useful functions of this DVR.

The diagram below illustrates all the available connections of this DVR for you to picture your surveillance system.

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4. BASIC OPERATION

4.1 Recording

This device offers three recording modes: manual record, event record and timer record. If the power is off

accidentally, the recorded video data will not be lost and is safely stored in the HDD. The device will return to the original

recording status after the power is on again.

‧ MANUAL RECORD

(continuous recording)

Recording is initiated by manually pressing “REC” button on the front panel.

This mode is indicated by the sign “

” on the screen.

‧ EVENT RECORD

(triggered by motion and external alarm)

When this function is activated, the recording is triggered by motion or external alarms.

This mode is indicated by the sign " " (motion) or " " (external alarm) on the screen.

‧ TIMER RECORD

(scheduled time)

Recording is scheduled by TIMER function.

Indicated by the wording “

TIMER RECORD” on the monitor.

When the recording function is activated, please DO NOT change the date or time on your DVR. The recorded data

will be disordered and you will not be able to find the recorded data to backup by time search.

Note: If users change the date or time accidentally when the recording function is activated, it’s

recommended to clear all HDD data, and start recording again.

Overwriting Mode

If the overwriting mode is enabled, you will see “-OW-” (1) under the recording mode except the system time (2),

available HDD capacity (3), recording icon (4) and channel title (5).

When the HDD is full under “-OW-” recording mode, the previous recorded data will be overwritten without notice.

Under “-OW-" mode, this device will clear 8GB data from the oldest for continuous recording once the HDD is full.

To turn on/off this mode, please refer to the section “6.4.6 System” at page 33.

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4.2 Playback

Press “PLAY” button on the front panel, and the device will display the last recorded video.

Note: There must be at least 8192 images of recorded data for playback to work properly. If not, the device

will stop playback. For example, if the IPS is set to 30, the recording time should be at least 273

seconds (8192 images / 30 IPS) for the playback to work properly.

Playback related operations are described below:

‧ Fast Forward (

) / Fast Rewind ( )

You can increase the speed for fast forward and rewind on this device.

In the playback mode:

Press “

“ once to get 4X speed forward and press twice to get 8X speed, etc. And the maximum speed is 32X.

Press “

“ once to get 4X speed rewind and press twice to get 8X speed, etc. And the maximum speed is 32X.

Note: During playback, the type of the recording image size (Frame or CIF) will also be shown on the screen.

‧ Pause ( ) / Image Jog

Press “

“ button to pause the video playback.

In the Pause mode:

Press “

“ button once to get one frame forward.

Press “

“ button once to get one frame rewind.

‧ Stop (

)

Pressing “

” button under all circumstances will return this device to live monitoring mode.

‧ Channel Display Mode

You can change the channel display in the following ways: Display mode:

8CH: Press “

” button to show the 4 / 8 / 9 channel display modes.

16CH: Press “

” button to show the 4 / 8 / 9 / 16 channel display modes.

Full screen view:

Press one of the number buttons from 1-8 (for 8CH) or 1-16 (for 16CH) to show the selected channel in the full

screen.

‧ Channel Display Position

Under the live mode, you can switch the positions of two channels in the

following way:

Step1: Press “Set” to highlight one channel.

Step2: Press “UP“, “DOWN”, “LEFT”, “RIGHT” button to move the highlight to the

channel you want to change its position.

Step3: Press “＋” or “－” to select the channel you want to switch its position with

the one selected in Step2.

Step4: Press “ENTER” button to confirm the setting. For example, the position of CH4 & CH12 is switched as shown

on the right side.

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09 10 11

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Under Live Mode

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Under the playback mode, you can select a channel to display the live video

instead of the playback video.

Step1: Press “Set” to highlight one channel.

Step2: Press “UP“, “DOWN”, “LEFT”, “RIGHT” button to move the highlight to

the channel you want to view the live video.

Step3: Press “＋” or “－” to select the channel you want to view its live video.

Step4: Press “ENTER” button to confirm the setting. For example, CH4

playback view is replaced with CH12 live view as shown on the right side.

‧ Slow Playback

Press “SLOW” button to get 1/4X speed playback and press twice to get 1/8X speed playback.

‧ Audio

Press “SHIFT” and “AUDIO” buttons at the same time to select to play either live (L) or playback (P) sound from one

of the 4 audio channels.

AUDIO 1 (L) – 1

audio channel, live audio; AUDIO 1 (P) – 1st audio channel, playback audio

AUDIO 2 (L) – 2

audio channel, live audio; AUDIO 2 (P) – 2nd audio channel, playback audio

AUDIO 3 (L) – 3

audio channel, live audio; AUDIO 3 (P) – 3rd audio channel, playback audio

AUDIO 4 (L) – 4

audio channel, live audio; AUDIO 4 (P) – 4th audio channel, playback audio

Note: Only 4 channels support audio recording function. If you want to play audio, please connect the

camera to the correct channels. 8CH Model: CH5, CH6 , CH7 and CH8 16CH Model: CH13, CH14 , CH15 and CH16

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Under Playback Mode

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