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Important Safeguards
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
un-insulated “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.
WARNING
RISK OF ELECRIC SHOCK
DO NOT OPEN!
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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 Earthing (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).
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Table of Contents
Chapter 1 – Installation
1.1 Connecting the Video Source
1.2 Connecting the Loop Through Video
1.3 Connecting the Monitor
1.4 Connecting the Alarms
1.5 Connecting to the Network Port
1.6 Connecting Audio
1.7 Connecting to the USB Port
1.8 Connecting to a PTZ Camera
Chapter 2 – DVR Layout
2.1 Front Panel
2.2 Remote
2.3 Front Panel and Remote Explained
Chapter 3 – Initial Setup (System Menu)
3.1 Powering up the DVR for the First Time
3.2 Admin Password
3.3 General Setup
3.4 Alarm Type
3.5 HDD Setup
3.6 Monitor Setup
3.7 Password
3.8 Configuration
3.9 Shutdown
Chapter 4 – Camera Menu
4.1 Camera Setup
4.2 Adjustment
4.3 PTZ Setup
4.4 Spot Setup
4.5 Sequence
Chapter 5 – Record
5.1 Schedule Setup
5.2 Time Record Setup
5.3 Event Setup
5.4 Audio Record Setup
Chapter 6 – Network
6.1 Ethernet Setup
6.2 Serial Setup
6.3 DDNS Setup
6.4 Client Setup
6.5 E-Mail Setup
6.6 E-Mail Server Setup
Chapter 7 – Information
7.1 Status
7.2 Version
7.3 System Log
Chapter 8 – Operation
8.1 Login / Logout
8.2 Live Monitoring
8.3 Recording Video and Audio
8.4 Playing Video
8.5 Searching Video
8.6 Playing Video
8.7 Copy Video Clip
8.8 Backup Video Data
8.9 Print Image Frame
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Chapter 1 – Installation
1.1 Connecting the Video Source
Figure 1 — Video input connectors.
Connect the coaxial cables from the video sources to the BNC Video In connectors.
1.2 Connecting the Loop Through Video
Figure 2 — Video Loop Through connectors.
If you would like to connect your video source to another device, you can use the Loop BNC connectors.
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.
1.3 Connecting the Monitor
Figure 3 — Video Out connectors.
Connect the monitor to Main, VGA, or S-Video connector.
Connect the spot monitor to the SPOT connector if required.
1.4 Connecting Alarms
Figure 4 — Alarm Input connector strips.
NOTE: To make connections on the Alarm Connector Strip, press and hold the button and insert the wire
in the hole above the button. After releasing the button, tug gently on the wire to make certain it is
connected. To disconnect a wire, press and hold the button below the wire and pull out the wire.
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1.4 Connecting Alarms (continued)
You can use external devices to signal the DVR to react to events.
Mechanical or electrical switches can be wired to the AI (Alarm In) and GND (Ground) connectors. The threshold
voltage is 4.3V and should be stable at least 0.5 seconds to be detected. See 3.4 Alarm Type for configuring
alarm input.
NOTE: All the connectors marked GND are common.
Connect the ground side of the Alarm input and/or alarm output to the GND connector.
Figure 6 — Alarm Output connector strips.
The DVR can activate external devices such as buzzers or lights. Connect the device to the AO (Alarm Out) and
GND (Ground) connectors. See 3.4 Alarm Type for configuring alarm output.
1.5 Connecting to the Network Port
Figure 5 — Network connector.
The DVR can be networked using the 10/100Mb Ethernet connector. Connect a Cat5 cable with an RJ-45 jack to
the DVR connector. The DVR can be networked with a computer for remote monitoring, searching, configuration
and software upgrades. See 6.1 Ethernet for configuring the Ethernet connections.
1.6 Connecting Audio
NOTE: It is the user’s responsibility to determine if local laws and regulations permit recording audio.
Figure 6 — Audio In and Out connectors.
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1.6 Connecting Audio (continued)
Your DVR can record audio. Connect the audio source to Audio In. Connect Audio Out to your amplifier.
NOTE: The DVR does not have amplified audio output, so you will need a speaker with an amplifier. The
audio input can be from an amplified source or directly from a microphone.
1.7 Connecting to the USB Port
Figure 7 — USB connectors.
A USB port is provided to connect external hard disk drives or USB memory sticks for clip copying video.
1.8 Connecting to a PTZ Camera
Make a connection of PTZ unit to RS485 at the rear panel of DVR. PTZ units currently being supported are
Clinton, Pelco-D/P, NVCC-Z42N, CyberDome (Kalatel), Samung, Samsung Techwin, Sungjin, Dongyang, DRX500, Fastrax II, Sensormatic, PIH-7600, Eyeview dome.
Figure 8 — DVR back panel.
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Chapter 2 – DVR Layout
2.1 Front Panel
2.2 Remote
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2.3 Front Panel and Remote Explained
1. CD-RW: Insert CD-RW to backup video.
2. USB Ports: Insert Flash Drive to backup video.
3. IR Remote Sensor: IR sensor for handheld remote
4. LED Indicators: Power, Fan, CD-RW, Record, Network
5. Function Buttons:
DISPLAY: Toggles between different display formats.
REC: When pressing the REC button in the live mode your DVR will start recording.
MENU: Enters setup screen. Pressing the button also closes the current menu or setup dialog box.
ESC: Exits the menu screens or moves to the upper menu.
ROTATE: Displays another screen.
BACKUP: Pressing the BACKUP button 3 times will display the Backup menu. Pressing again will exit
backup menu.
SEARCH: Displays the Search menu. Pressing again will exit Search menu.
PAUSE: Pressing the PAUSE button while in live mode will freeze all live camera images.
Pressing the PAUSE button while in the playback mode will pause the video of selected cameras.
6. Numeric Keypad (0-9, +10): Pressing the individual numbered buttons will cause the corresponding
camera to display full screen. These buttons are also used for entering user passwords. Use the +10
button to select numbers larger than 10. (For example: +10 + 6 = 16)
Log Out: Pressing the LOG OUT button locks all menu screens. You must re-enter the administrator
password to access the setup menus.
7. Fast Rewind: Pressing the FAST REWIND button while in search mode plays video backward at a
high speed. Pressing button again increases speed.
8. Arrow Buttons: These buttons navigate through menus. They are also used to control a PTZ when
in PTZ mode. The arrows can be used to move the position of the active camera selection screen.
These buttons also have the following functions in the Playback mode:
UP: Panorama playback by the hour and frame by frame.
DOWN: Time jump playback (Smart Search).
LEFT: Backward playback at regular speed.
RIGHT: Forward playback at regular speed.
9. Fast Forward: Pressing the FAST FORWARD button while in search mode plays video forward at a
high speed. Pressing button again increases speed.
10. ID Button: Press and hold then enter the DVR ID number you want to select. (For example: To select
DVR ID # 3 – Press and hold ID button then enter 0 + 3, the LED will go to solid to confirm. You must
enter 0 then the number for ID numbers 0-9. (Note you must change each DVR ID - see Unit ID in
section 3.3)
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Chapter 3 – Initial Setup (System Menu)
3.1 Powering up the DVR for the First Time
Complete the steps in Chapter 1- Installation before continuing.
Once the DVR is installed properly: Turn on the DVR by pressing the rocker switch located on the back of the
DVR.
Upon power-up the DVR will begin initialization, which will take approximately 60 seconds. As soon as the DVR
completes its initialization process, it will begin showing live video on the attached monitor and playing live audio
through the attached speaker. The default mode is to display all cameras at once. Pressing any camera button
will cause that camera to display full screen. It displays live video and plays live audio until the user enters
another mode.
Before using your DVR for the first time, you will need to establish the initial settings. Your DVR can be set up
using the System Menu.
3.2 Admin Password
Press the MENU button to enter the setup screens. The Admin Password screen appears.
Figure 9 — Admin password.
Enter the password by pressing the appropriate combination of number buttons and then the ENTER button. The
factory default password is 1111.
3.3 General Setup
Select the GENERAL SETUP in the main menu – press ENTER.
Scroll through the menu using the UP and DOWN buttons on the DVR or Remote.
To change a menu item highlight the item and press the ENTER button.
Make sure that you select SAVE when done or all changes will be lost.
Figure 10 – General Setup.
3.3 General Setup (continued)
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From the GENERAL SETUP screen you can change the following:
Language: Select your desired language from the list.
Date/Time: Turns Date/Time ON or OFF (When turning off the DATE/TIME display, your DVR will not display the
date and time information on the screen.)
Date Format: Select between: MM-DD-YYYY, DD-MM-YYYY, or YYYY-MM-DD
Date: Set date using either the number or the UP & DOWN buttons on DVR or Remote.
Time: Set time using either the number or the UP & DOWN buttons on DVR or Remote.
Time Zone: If your region recognizes DST (Daylight Savings Time) press ENTER and select your time zone from
the list.
Use DST: If your region does not recognize DST leave DST OFF. If your region does recognize DST turn DST
ON. (You must be connected to LAN to use this function)
Buzzer: Turn ON or OFF “beep” sound.
Unit ID: To use one remote for multiple DVRs first you must change each DVR ID number:
Select Unit ID – press ENTER.
Set a different UNIT ID for each DVR (0-19).
Select ok - press ENTER
Select save - press ENTER.
The DVR is now set for that UNIT ID.
Now you can use the remote to select that particular DVR ID by:
Holding the ID button (#10) down.
Enter the DVR ID number using the remote keypad (#4). (You must enter “0” then the number for IDs 0-9)
Release the ID button.
The remote controller is now set for that DVR.
Menu Style: Choose from BASIC or PLUS. Default menu style is PLUS. You can set up the DVR using the
BASIC menu style however some features will be missing. To set in detail you have to change the menu style to
PLUS again.
3.4 Alarm Type
Select the ALARM TYPE in the main menu and press the ENTER button. The ALARM TYPE screen displays the
alarm inputs and outputs. Change TYPE from the ALARM IN to the ALARM OUT button by highlighting it and
pressing the ENTER button.
Select the proper alarm type between NO (Normally Open) and NC (Normally Close) by highlighting the box
below TYPE and pressing the ENTER button.
Save changes and return to the main menu by highlighting SAVE and pressing the ENTER button. Selecting
CANCEL exits the screen without saving the changes.
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3.5 HDD Setup
Select the HDD SETUP in the main menu and press the ENTER button. The HDD SETUP screen will display
three pages, INSTALL, OVERWRITE, CHECK, and SMART.
NOTE: The INSTALL, CHECK, and SMART setup screens are for factory use. Tampering with these
settings may cause your DVR to not perform correctly.
Select the second page, HDD SETUP – OVERWRITE and the following screen will appear.
Figure 12 – HDD Setup – Overwrite.
You can turn ON or OFF the overwriting option by selecting the box beside HDD OVERWRITE.
NOTE: When turning off the overwriting, your DVR will stop recording when the disk is full.
When turning off the overwriting, the boxes beside REMAIN TIME and USED SPACE will be activated.
You can set up the HDD usage by changing the REMAIN TIME and USED SPACE.
NOTE: When setting up the USED SPACE to 80%, your DVR will stop recording at 80%. Your DVR will
check the settings of REMAIN TIME and USED SPACE automatically and record as long as possible.
Your DVR has 3 different warning methods when the disk is full but the DISK FULL WARNING must be turned on
in the WARNING CONDITION menu.
You can assign an alarm out by selecting the box beside DISK FULL ALARM and turn on the buzzer or OSD
warning message.
3.6 Monitor Setup
Select MONITOR SETUP in the main menu and press the ENTER button.
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