Clinton Electronics CE-DVR400, CE-DVR1600, CE-DVR800 User Manual
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Clinton Pro Series DVR
WARNING
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK
DO NOT OPEN
WARNING: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK,
DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK).
NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE.
REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED
SERVICE PERSONNEL.
The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol, within an equilateral triangle, is intended to alert the user to the presence of
uninsulated “dangerous voltage” within the product’s enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of
electric shock.
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.
COMPLIANCE NOTICE OF FCC:
THIS EQUIPMENT HAS BEEN TESTED AND FOUND TO COMPLY WITH THE LIMITS FOR A CLASS A DIGITAL
DEVICE, PURSUANT TO PART 15 OF THE FCC RULES. THESE LIMITS ARE DESIGNED TO PROVIDE
REASONABLE PROTECTION AGAINST HARMFUL INTERFERENCE WHEN THE EQUIPMENT IS OPERATED IN
A COMMERCIAL ENVIRONMENT. THIS EQUIPMENT GENERATES, USES, AND CAN RADIATE RADIO
FREQUENCY ENERGEY AND IF NOT INSTALLED AND USED IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE INSTRUCTION
MANUAL, MAY CAUSE HARMFUL INTERFERENCE TO RADIO COMMUNICATIONS. OPERATION OF THIS
EQUIPMENT IN A RESIDENTIAL AREA IS LIKELY TO CAUSE HARMFUL INTERFERENCE, IN WHICH CASE
USERS WILL BE REQUIRED TO CORRECT THE INTERFERENCE AT THEIR OWN EXPENSE.
CAUTION: CHANGES OR MODIFICATIONS NOT EXPRESSLY APPROVED BY THE PARTY RESPONSIBLE
FOR COMPLIANCE COULD VOID THE USER’S AUTHORITY TO OPERATE THE EQUIPMENT.
THIS CLASS OF DIGITAL APPARATUS MEETS ALL REQUIREMENTS OF THE CANADIAN INTERFERENCECAUSING EQUIPMENT REGULATIONS.
The information in this manual is believed to be accurate 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 changes.
Important Safeguards
1. Read Instructions
All the safety and operating instructions should be read before the
appliance is operated.
2. Retain Instructions
The safety and operating instructions should be retained for future
reference.
3. Cleaning
Unplug this equipment from the wall outlet before cleaning it. Do not
Use liquid aerosol cleaners. Use a damp soft cloth for cleaning.
4. Attachments
Never add any attachments and/or equipment without the approval of
The manufacturer as such additions may result in the risk of fire,
electric shock or other personal injury.
5. Water and/or Moisture
Do not use this equipment near water or in contact with water.
6. Accessories
Do not place this equipment on an unstable cart, stand or table. The
equipment may fall, causing serious injury to a child or adult, and
serious damage to the equipment. Wall or shelf mounting should
follow the manufacturer’s instructions, and should use a mounting kit
approved by the manufacturer.
7. Power Sources
This equipment should be operated only from the type of power source
Indicated on the marking label. If you are not sure of the type of power,
please consult your equipment dealer or local power company.
8. Power Cords
Operator or installer must remove power and TNT connections before
handling the equipment.
9. Lightning
For added protection for this equipment during a lightning storm, or
when it is left unattended and unused for long periods of time, unplug it
from the wall outlet and disconnect the antenna or cable system. This
will prevent damage to the equipment due to lightning and power-line
surges.
10. Overloading
Do not overload wall outlets and extension cords as this can result in
the risk of fire or electric shock.
11. Objects and Liquids
Never push objects of any kind through openings of this equipment as
They may touch dangerous voltage points or short out parts that could
Result in a fire or electric shock. Never spill liquid of any kind on the
Equipment.
12. Servicing
Do not attempt to service this equipment yourself. Refer all servicing
to qualified service personnel.
13. Damage requiring Service
Unplug this equipment from the wall outlet and refer servicing to
qualified service personnel under the following conditions:
A. When the power-supply cord or the plug has been damaged.
B. If liquid is spilled, or objects have fallen into the equipment.
C. If the equipment has been exposed to rain or water.
D. If the equipment does not operate normally by following the
operating instructions, adjust only those controls that are covered by
the operating instructions as an improper adjustment of other
controls may result in damage and will often require extensive work
by a qualified technician to restore the equipment to its normal
operation.
E. If the equipment has been dropped, or the cabinet damaged.
F. When the equipment exhibits a distinct change in performance —
this indicates a need for service.
14. Replacement Parts
When replacement parts are required, be sure the service technician has
used replacement parts specified by the manufacturer or that have the
same characteristics as the original part. Unauthorized substitutions
may result in fire, electric shock or other hazards.
15. Safety Check
Upon completion of any service or repairs to this equipment, ask the
service technician to perform safety checks to determine that the
equipment is in proper operating condition.
16. Field Installation
This installation should be made by a qualified service person and
should conform to all local codes.
17. Correct Batteries
Warning: Risk of explosion if battery is replaced by an incorrect type.
Dispose of used batteries according to the instructions.
18. Tmra
A manufacturer’s maximum recommended ambient temperature
(Tmra) for the equipment must be specified so that the customer and
installer may determine a suitable maximum operating environment
for the equipment.
19. Elevated Operating Ambient Temperature
If installed in a closed or multi-unit rack assembly, the operating
ambient temperature of the rack environment may be greater than room
ambient. Therefore, consideration should be given to installing the
equipment in an environment compatible with the manufacturer’s
maximum rated ambient temperature (Tmra).
20. Reduced Air Flow
Installation of the equipment in the rack should be such that the amount
of airflow required for safe operation of the equipment is not
compromised.
21. Mechanical Loading
Mounting of the equipment in the rack should be such that a hazardous
condition is not caused by uneven mechanical loading.
22. Circuit Overloading
Consideration should be given to connection of the equipment to
supply circuit and the effect that overloading of circuits might have on
over current protection and supply wiring. Appropriate consideration
of equipment nameplate ratings should be used when addressing this
concern.
23. Reliable Grounding
Reliable grounding of rack mounted equipment should be maintained.
Particular attention should be given to supply connections other than
direct connections to the branch circuit (e.g., use of power strips).
Table of Contents
Chapter 1 Basic Install Page 7
1.1 Connecting the Video Source
1.2 Connecting the Monitor
1.3 Connecting the Mouse
1.4 Connecting the Network Port
1.5 Connecting the Power
Chapter 2 Programming the DVR Page 9
2.1 Pro Series Tool Bar
2.2 Logging into the system
2.3 The Menu Tab
2.3.1 System Setup Icon
2.3.1.2 General Setup
2.3.1.3 Alarm Type Setup
2.3.1.4 Hard Drive Setup
2.3.1.5 Password Setup
2.3.1.6 Configuration Saving
2.3.1.7 Shutdown
2.3.2 Camera Setup Icon
2.3.2.2 Camera Setup
2.3.2.3 Adjusting Picture Quality
2.3.2.4 PTZ Setup
2.3.2.5 Spot Monitor Setup
2.3.2.6 Sequential Switching
2.3.2.7 Monitor Setup
2.3.3 Network Setup
2.3.3.2 Ethernet Setup
2.3.3.3 Remote Client Setup
2.3.3.4 Email Setup
Chapter 3 Recording Video Page 32
3.1 Recording Schedule
3.2 Time Recording
3.2.1 Programming All The Cameras at once
3.2.2 Programming Individual Cameras
Table of Contents (Cont.)
3.3 Event Programming
3.3.1 Programming All the Cameras at once
3.3.2 Programming cameras individually
3.3.3 Programming the Motion Fields
3.4 Checking the DVR Status
Chapter 4 Watching Live Video Page 41
4.1 Camera Change Sub-Menu
4.2 PTZ Control
Chapter 5 Playing Back Recorded Video Page 45
5.1 Searching Video
5.1.1 Time and Date Search
5.1.2 Event Search
5.2 Playback Controls
5.3 Multi-Screen Hot Button
Chapter 6 Archiving Video Page 49
6.1 Backup
6.2 Cut and Save
6.3 Playing back archived video on your PC
Chapter 7 Advanced Installation Page 52
7.1 Connecting Audio
7.2 Connecting Alarms
7.3 Connecting the RS485
7.4 Connecting the PTZ
Appendix – Troubleshooting Page 55
Appendix – Specifications Page 56
Clinton Pro Series DVR
Introduction
Features
The Clinton Pro Series digital video recorder (DVR) provides recording capabilities for four, eight or 16
camera inputs. It provides exceptional picture quality in both live and playback modes, and offers the
following features:
• 4, 8 or 16 Composite Input Connectors
• Compatible with Color (NTSC or PAL) and B&W (CCIR and EIA-170) Video Sources
• Multiple Search Engines (Date/Time, Calendar, Event)
• Records up to 240 NTSC Frames per Second (200 PAL Frames per Second)
• “Loop-Through” Video Connectors
• Continuous Recording in Disk Overwrite Mode
• Continues Recording while Archiving, Transmitting to Remote Site and during Playback
• User-friendly Graphical User Interface (GUI) Menu System
• Various Recording Modes ( Manual / Schedule / Event)
• Audio Recording and Playback
• Alarm Connections Include: Input, Output.
• Built-in Alarm Buzzer
• Live or Recorded Video Access via Ethernet.
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Front Panel Description
The front panel of the Pro Series DVR features two USB Ports, The CDRW, and Five LED
Indicators which are explained below.
Power Led is lit when power is provided to the DVR Unit.
Fan Led is lit when the cooling fan is running.
The CDRW Led is lit when the CDRW is in use.
The Record Led is lit when the DVR unit is recording.
The Network LED is let when the DVR unit is connected to a network.
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Rear Panel Layout
CAMERA INPUT (1~16)
LOOP OUT (1~16)
MONITOR OUTPUT (MAIN / SPOTS)
AC POWER INPUT
RJ45 ETHERNET PORT
RS232
VGA MONITOR OUT
S-VIDEO OUT
AUDIO IN/OUT
RS485
ALARM OUT
ALARM IN
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IR Remote Controller
Number
Lock (Log out)
Fast Rewind /
PTZ
Fast Forward
/ Play
▲ Arrow /
Panorama
Menu
Search
Backup
Rotate
Pause
Display
Escape
ID
REC
◀ Arrow ▼ Arrow / Smart
Zoom
Focus
Iris
Preset
Enter
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1.1 Connecting the Video Source
Connect the coaxial cables from the video sources to the BNC Video In (Top Row) connectors.
If you would like to connect your video source to another device, you can use the Loop BNC
connectors (Bottom Row).
NOTE: The Loop BNC connectors are auto terminated. Do NOT connect a cable to the Loop BNC
unless it is connected to another terminated device because it will cause poor quality video.
1.2 Connecting the Monitor
Connect the monitor to either the Main BNC Connection or the VGA connection located on the
back panel of the DVR Unit.
1.3 Connecting the Mouse
Connect the mouse to the first (left) USB slot located on the DVR’s front panel.
NOTE: The Pro Series DVR will work with either the enclosed IR Remote or the Mouse.
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1.4 Connecting to the Network Port
The DVR can be networked using the 10/100Mb Ethernet connector. Connect a Cat5 cable with
an RJ-45 jack (Standard Ethernet Cable) to the DVR connector. The DVR can be networked
with a computer for remote monitoring, searching, configuration and software upgrades. See
Chapter 4 — Configuration for configuring the Ethernet connections.
1.5 Connecting the Power
Attach the supplied power cord into the back of the DVR unit, then connect the other end of the
cord into an electrical outlet to supply the DVR with power.
Once all of the physical connections have been made, your DVR will be initialized and it will
take approximately 60 seconds. As soon as the DVR completes its initialization process, it will
begin showing live video on the attached monitor (assuming power has been applied to the
connected cameras). The default mode will display all cameras at once.
Once the Initialization process has finished the DVR is ready for programming.
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Chapter 2 — Programming the DVR
2.1 The Pro Series Tool Bar
The Pro Series DVR’s main tool bar (pictured below) will appear when you move the mouse
cursor near the top of the Live Video Screen on the main monitor. All programming, video
searching and archiving features can be accessed through this tool bar.
Tool Bar (Pictured above).
2.2 Logging into the System
Prior to gaining access to any of the Pro Series DVR’s features or functions, you will need to login
to the DVR. Prior to logging into the DVR, using the mouse, drag the cursor over the menu tab on
the DVR tool bar and left click. The Login Screen will appear on the monitor (below).
Security Level Button Password Button
Using the Mouse, click on the security level button until it reads ADMIN. During initial setup the
Password Button should read root. Then click on the numbers listed below to enter the Passcode.
The Default Pass code is 1111. Then click on OK and you will be logged into the DVR.
Keep in mind, there are three levels of security for the Pro Series DVR, Admin, Superuser and
User. Only users logged-in under the Admin security level are allowed to make programming
changes to the DVR. We highly recommend safeguarding the default Password and entering your
own passwords and passcodes under the appropriate security levels. See Section 2.3.1.5 for more
information on setting passwords.
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2.3 The Menu Tab
All initial programming is done through the menu tab on the DVR Toolbar. Click on the Menu Tab
and the Setup Menu (Pictured Below) will appear. There are five submenus available through the
Setup Menu. Click on each icon to access each submenu. The icons (from left to right below) are 1.
The System Setup Icon, 2. Camera Setup Icon, 3. Recording Setup Icon, 4. Network Setup Icon, 5.
System Information Icon.
The Setup Menu
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2.3.1 The System Setup Icon
By clicking on the System Setup Icon located in the main menu a drop down box (Pictured Below) will
appear on the monitor. The submenu’s listed under this icon will allow you to do the basic system
programming for the Pro Series DVR.
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2.3.1.2 General Setup
Click the General Setup listing and the General Setup Sub-Menu will appear.
VIDEO FORMAT: For North American operation should be NTSC or AUTO.
LANGUAGE: Is defaulted to English.
DATE FORMAT: Allows you to change the way the date will appear on the monitor.
TIMEZONE: Clicking on the Time zone category will open a dropdown box where you can
choose between several DST (Daylight Savings Time) locations or choose to not use the DST
function at all. If you choose DST OFF, the DVR will need to be manually programmed each and
every time there is a time change.
DATE DISPLAY: When On, the Date will be displayed in Live View for each camera. When off,
no date will be displayed in Live View.
DATE: Allows you to make changes to today’s date.
TIME: Allows you to make changes to the time.
BUZZER: There are several audible warning sounds available on the Pro Series DVR. This is the
main on/off switch for all buzzers. When off is chosen, you will not be able to select any of the
individual warning buzzers located throughout the programming menus.
UNIT ADDRESS: You can set up an ID for your DVR to distinguish the unit when using
multiple DVR’s.
BASE CAMERA NUMBER: Useful in multiple DVR situations. Default is 1, but you can assign
any starting point.
MENU TIME OUT: You can set up the menu time-out duration up to 10 minutes.
NOTE: Any changes made in this sub-menu, you must click on the SAVE button located at
the bottom of the General Setup Submenu.
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2.3.1.3 ALARM TYPE Setup
Select the ALARM TYPE from the System Setup sub-menu and the ALARM TYPE sub-menu will appear.
Drop Down Arrow
Alarm IN Alarm OUT
ALARM IN: Click on the Alarm In selection (pictured above) to program the polarity of the alarm
inputs connected to the DVR. Use the Drop Down Box (pictured above) to select NO (Normally
Open) or NC (Normally Closed). The Pro Series DVR has one available alarm input for each
camera on the system.
ALARM OUT: Click on the Alarm Out selection (pictured above) to enable or disable each alarm
output connected to the DVR. The Alarm Set Button will activate any connected alarms, the
Alarm Clear Button will clear all triggered alarms. The Pro Series DVR has four alarm outputs, no
matter how many camera inputs each model may have.
NOTE: Be sure to click on the SAVE button at the bottom of the ALARM TYPE sub-menu to
finalize any changes made in this sub-menu.
2.3.1.4 Hard Drive Setup
All HDD functions are done at the factory. Contact your service representative for more
information.
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2.3.1.5 PASSWORD SETUP
To add or delete passwords to the head end of the Clinton Pro Series DVR, select the Password
selection from the System Setup sub-menu, and the following menu will appear on the monitor.
There are three levels of security built into the Clinton Pro Series DVR: ADMIN, SUPERUSER
and USER. Passwords can only by added, deleted or changed by and ADMIN level user.
To ADD a new password, click on the selected security level you would like to add and then click
on the ADD button next to an open user spot. An open user spot will say NONE in the name
column. A keyboard will appear on screen. Type in a user name and then hit the SAVE button on
the keyboard. A new menu will appear asking you for a new password. The new password must be
at least 4 numbers. The DVR will ask you to confirm the new password, then click the SAVE
Button and your new password will be added.
To DELETE a password, click on the selected security level and then on the DEL button next to
user you would like to delete. The system will ask you to confirm your deletion. Click yes, then
click SAVE at the bottom of the Password sub-menu.
CAUTION: Do not delete the default Admin account (root) before adding a new account.
ADMIN Level has access to all on board features of the DVR
SUPERUSER Level can access al features except program changes
USER Level can watch live video, use the PTZ functions, and check the DVR status.
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2.3.1.6 CONFIG
You can save configurations of the Clinton Pro Series DVR’s programming to the DVR or a CD. This would
be helpful in programming multiple DVR’s with the exact same programming. Select the CONFIG submenu from the System Setup sub-menu and the following screen will appear.
To Save a configuration to the DVR: Click on the DVR System button located at the bottom of the menu.
Then click on a blank box under the SLOT column and a virtual keyboard will appear. Give your
configuration a name and click on the keyboard’s SAVE button.
The current configuration now has a name and is ready to be saved to an archiving portion of the hard
drive. Click SAVE on the line next to your newly named configuration and the configuration will be saved.
Once saved, the date will appear next to your configuration name.
Now you can make changes to the programming of your DVR and always revert back to any saved
configuration.
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