CCTV Camera Pros iDVR-E User Manual

SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

CAUTION:

TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK).
NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QU ALIFIED
SERVICE PERSONNEL.

The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol, within an equilateral

triangle, is intended to alert the user to the presence of un insulated

“dangerous voltage” within the product’s enclosure that may be of

sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons.

The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert

the user to the presence of important operating and maintenance

(servicing) instructions in the literature accompanying the appliance.

WARNING:

TO PREVENT FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK HAZARD,
DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPLIANCE TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.

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Contents

Disclaimer ............................................................................................... 5

Warning ................................................................................................... 5

Caution .................................................................................................... 7

Preventing Malfunction .......................................................................... 7

Package Contents .................................................................................. 8

I.CONTROLS ........................................................................................... 9

1. Front Panel ...................................................................................................... 9

2. Rear Panel Connectors ................................................................................ 12

3. Remote Controller ........................................................................................ 13

4. Virtual Keypad for Mouse Control. ............................................................. 14

II. INSTALLATION & CONNECTIONS .................................................. 15

1. Camera, Monitor, Microphone, Alarm sensor and Power cord ................ 15

2. PC system requirement for Network connection. ...................................... 18

III.QUICK SETUP ................................................................................... 19

1. TIME .............................................................................................................. 20

2. RECORD ....................................................................................................... 21

3. ADVANCED ................................................................................................... 22

IV.LIVE VIEWING ................................................................................... 23

1. Display Overview .......................................................................................... 23

2. Multi screen Display and Sequencing ........................................................ 24

2.1 Full Screen Displa

2.2 Multi scree

2.3 Repo

3. Zooming ........................................................................................................ 26

4. Spot Monitor .................................................................................................. 26

n Display and Sequencing Display. .......................................................... 24

sitioning ................................................................................................................. 25

y ....................................................................................................... 24

V. OPERATION ...................................................................................... 27

1. Main Menu Overview .................................................................................... 27

2. Display Option .............................................................................................. 28

2.1. Display Setup .................................................................................................................. 28

2.2. Sequential Setup (Auto Sequence) ............................................................................... 29

3. Camera Setup ............................................................................................... 30

4. Motion Recording ......................................................................................... 32

5. Continues Recording (Normal Recording) ................................................. 34

6. Alarm Recording ........................................................................................... 36

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6.1. Record Setup ................................................................................................................... 36

6.2. Alarm Setup ..................................................................................................................... 37

6.3. Recording Priority ........................................................................................................... 38

7. Schedule Recording ..................................................................................... 40

8. Network Setup .............................................................................................. 43

8.1. IP setup ............................................................................................................................ 43

8.2. E-Mail ................................................................................................................................ 45

8.3 DDNS ................................................................................................................................. 46

8.4. MISC. ................................................................................................................................ 47

9. System Setup ................................................................................................ 48

9.1. General ............................................................................................................................. 48

9.2. Time .................................................................................................................................. 49

9.3. Account ............................................................................................................................ 50

9.4. DISK .................................................................................................................................. 51

9.5. UPDA TE ............................................................................................................................ 52

9.6. INFO .................................................................................................................................. 53

VI.PAN/TILT ZOOM CONTROL ............................................................. 54

1. P.T.Z .Menu .................................................................................................... 54

2. Preset & Tour ................................................................................................ 55

3. Custom Functions ........................................................................................ 55

VII.SEARCH/ PLAYBACK ..................................................................... 58

1. Time Search .................................................................................................. 58

2. Log List Search/Alarm, Motion Search ....................................................... 59

VIII.BACKUP .......................................................................................... 60

1. USB Memory Stick Backup .......................................................................... 60

2. External USB HDD Backup .......................................................................... 61

A. Before progress to Backup, refer to below Note first. .............................. 61

3. External CD/DVD –RW Backup .................................................................... 64

4.How to Play Backup data in USB Memory Stick Backup ........................... 65

5. Back up Range Setup ................................................................................... 66

Ⅸ.CLIENT PROGRAM .......................................................................... 67

1. DVR Player Program Introduction ............................................................... 68

1.1 Installation ........................................................................................................................ 68

1.2. How to Install ................................................................................................................... 69

2. Features ......................................................................................................... 71

2.1. CMS Overview ................................................................................................................. 71

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2.2. Functions ......................................................................................................................... 71

3. DVR Control .................................................................................................. 82

3.1. Set List Manager ............................................................................................................. 82

3.2. Condition of DVR ............................................................................................................ 84

3.3. Indication of Camera ...................................................................................................... 85

3.4. Live Viewing .................................................................................................................... 86

3.5. Context Menu .................................................................................................................. 88

3.6. Playback ........................................................................................................................... 90

3.7. DVR Menu Setup ............................................................................................................. 94

4. Virtual DVR .................................................................................................... 95

4.1. What is Virtual DVR......................................................................................................... 95

4.2. Virtual Set List Manager ................................................................................................. 95

4.3. Editing Virtual DVR ......................................................................................................... 97

4.4. Live Viewing on Virtual DVR .......................................................................................... 98

Appendix 1: VIEW ONLY .................................................................................. 99

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Disclaimer

z The information in this manual is believed to be accurate and reliable as of the date of

publication. The information contained herein is subject to change without notice. Revisions or

New editions to this publication may be issued to incorporate such change

z We makes no warranties for damages resulting from corrupted or lost data due to a mistaken

operation or malfunction of the Digital Video Recorder, the software, the hard drives, personal

computers, peripheral devices, or unapproved/unsupported devices.

Warning

z Do not cover the ventilation opening or slots on the outer casing. To prevent the appliance

from overheating, provide at least two inches of air space around the vent and the slots.

z Do not drop metallic parts through slots. This could permanently damage the Digital Video

Recorder. Immediately turn the DVR’s power off or unplug the power cord from the power

outlet. Contact a qualified service personnel authorized by your equipment distributor

z Do not attempt to disassemble or alter any part of the equipment that is not expressly

described in this guide. Disassembly or alteration may result in high voltage electrical shock.

Qualified service personnel authorized by your equipment distributor should conduct internal

inspections, alterations and repairs.

z Stop operating the equipment immediately if it emits smoke or noxious fumes. Failure to do

so may result in fire or electrical shock. Immediately turn the DVR’s power off, remove the

power cable from the power outlet. Confirm that smoke and fume emissions have ceased.

Please consult your DVR distributor.

z Stop operating the equipment if a heavy object is dropped or the casing is damaged. Do not

strike or shake. Failure to do so may result in fire or electrical shock. Immediately turn the

DVR’s power off or unplug the power cord from the power outlet. Please consult your DVR

distributor.

z Do not allow the equipment come into contact with, or become immersed in, water or other

liquids. Do not allow liquids to enter the interior. The DVR has not been waterproofed. If

the exterior comes into contact with liquids or salt air, wipe it dry with a soft, absorbent cloth.

In the event that the water or other foreign substances enter the interior, immediately turn the

DVR’s Power off or unplug the power cord from the power outlet. Continued use of the

equipment may result in fire or electrical shock. Please consult your DVR distributor.

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