INSTRUCTION MANUAL
Stand-Alone 16Channel
DIGITAL VIDEO RECORDER
MODEL DV1670, DV1670D
Ver. 010312
Copyright © 2011 Clover Electronics U.S.A. All Rights Reserved.
System Users Manual
Version 1.1
Manual created in summer of 2011. This user manual contains instructions for operations for DVR Unit,
Client Application, Mobile Device Application and other helpful tips.
Table of Contents
Contents
Table of Contents .......................................................................................................................................... 3
Chapter 1. Preface ...................................................................................................................................... 10
1. About This Guide ................................................................................................................................. 10
2. Precautions - Before You Start! .......................................................................................................... 11
3. Precautions – After Powering On! ...................................................................................................... 13
4. Precautions – Routine Maintenance! ................................................................................................. 14
5. Contents of Items Included ................................................................................................................. 15
Chapter 2. Hardware Description ............................................................................................................... 17
1. Technical Specification ........................................................................................................................ 17
2. Rear Panel ........................................................................................................................................... 19
3. Rear Port Specification and Connection Examples ............................................................................. 21
Power input ......................................................................................................................................... 21
VGA (Video Graphics Array) Port ........................................................................................................ 21
Main Monitor Output ......................................................................................................................... 23
SPOT Monitor Output ......................................................................................................................... 23
Camera Input ...................................................................................................................................... 24
RS-232 Serial Connector ...................................................................................................................... 24
Optional Alarm Sensor Extension Box ................................................................................................ 26
10-Way Terminal Block ....................................................................................................................... 27
RS-485 Connections ............................................................................................................................ 28
Alarm Out ............................................................................................................................................ 29
Sensor Input ........................................................................................................................................ 29
USB Connection .................................................................................................................................. 32
Ethernet Port....................................................................................................................................... 32
3. Front Panel .......................................................................................................................................... 36
4. Remote Controller............................................................................................................................... 38
Chapter 3. Quick Setup .............................................................................................................................. 39
1. Placement ........................................................................................................................................... 39
2. Connection .......................................................................................................................................... 39
3. Quick Power On .................................................................................................................................. 41
4. Initial Boot ........................................................................................................................................... 42
5. Setup Screen ....................................................................................................................................... 43
6. Change Password and Enable Auto Lock ............................................................................................ 44
7. Labeling Camera .................................................................................................................................. 48
8. Enable Recording ................................................................................................................................ 49
9. Prepare Network ................................................................................................................................. 51
Chapter 4. Main Menu (Root Menu) .......................................................................................................... 53
1. Main Items. ......................................................................................................................................... 53
2. Sub operational items. ........................................................................................................................ 54
Chapter 5. The “System” Root Menu Item ................................................................................................. 55
Convention of Menu Tree ....................................................................................................................... 55
1. The “System” Branch .......................................................................................................................... 56
2. The “Record” Branch ........................................................................................................................... 58
3. The “Network” Branch ........................................................................................................................ 59
4. The “Camera” Branch.......................................................................................................................... 60
5. The “Display” Branch .......................................................................................................................... 61
6. The “Alarm” Branch ............................................................................................................................ 62
Chapter 6. The “Search” Root Menu Item .................................................................................................. 63
1. The “Calendar” Search Branch ............................................................................................................ 63
2. The “Event” Search Branch ................................................................................................................. 64
3. The “Date / Time” Search Branch ....................................................................................................... 65
Chapter 7. The “Backup” Root Menu Item ................................................................................................. 66
1. Calendar, Quick and List Branch ......................................................................................................... 66
Chapter 8. The “ER”, “PTZ”, and “Sound” Root Menu Items ...................................................................... 67
Chapter 9. Systems Section In-Depth ......................................................................................................... 68
1. INFORMATION GUI ............................................................................................................................. 68
Language ............................................................................................................................................. 68
Remocon ID (Remote Controller ID) ................................................................................................... 69
Mouse Sensitivity ................................................................................................................................ 71
Video Standard .................................................................................................................................... 71
MAC Address ....................................................................................................................................... 72
Webcode ............................................................................................................................................. 72
Versions ............................................................................................................................................... 72
2. DISK MANAGER GUI ............................................................................................................................ 73
Adding, installing HDD and other drives ............................................................................................. 73
Installing ODD (Optical Disk Drive)...................................................................................................... 74
Configuring HDD1 and HDD2 .............................................................................................................. 76
CD / DVD RW ....................................................................................................................................... 77
Overwrite ............................................................................................................................................ 77
Auto Delete ......................................................................................................................................... 77
Error List .............................................................................................................................................. 77
S.M.A.R.T(Disk Management) ............................................................................................................. 78
3. DEFAULT SETTING GUI ........................................................................................................................ 79
Configuring Year/Month/Day ............................................................................................................. 80
Configuring Date & Time ..................................................................................................................... 81
Configuring Daylight Saving Time ....................................................................................................... 81
Configuring Time Server ...................................................................................................................... 82
4. UPGRADE GUI...................................................................................................................................... 83
5. CONFIGURATION GUI .......................................................................................................................... 84
Configuration Download ..................................................................................................................... 84
Configuration Upload .......................................................................................................................... 85
6. PASSWORD GUI ................................................................................................................................... 86
Configuring User ID ............................................................................................................................. 86
Modifying User Information ............................................................................................................... 87
Configuring User Authority ................................................................................................................. 87
Configuring Network Covert ............................................................................................................... 88
7. BUTTON SETTING GUI ......................................................................................................................... 89
Configuration of audible beep ............................................................................................................ 89
Configuration of Auto Key Lock .......................................................................................................... 89
Configuration of Emergency Lock ....................................................................................................... 90
Chapter 10. Record Section In-Depth ......................................................................................................... 91
1. Compression, Resolution, Quality, and Speed of Video ..................................................................... 91
Video Compression ............................................................................................................................. 91
Video Resolution ................................................................................................................................. 91
Video Quality ....................................................................................................................................... 92
Speed of Video .................................................................................................................................... 92
2. Calculating Storage Required .............................................................................................................. 94
4 Channel DVR Storage Reference Chart ............................................................................................ 95
9 Channel DVR Storage Reference Chart ............................................................................................ 96
16 Channel DVR Storage Reference Chart .......................................................................................... 97
3. EVENT RECORDING GUI ...................................................................................................................... 98
Configuring Pre Recording .................................................................................................................. 98
Configuring Event Recording............................................................................................................... 98
4. SCHEDULE RECORDING GUI .............................................................................................................. 100
Chapter 11. Network Section In-Depth ..................................................................................................... 105
1. About Network Section and Clients .................................................................................................. 105
2. IP ADDRESS GUI ................................................................................................................................. 106
DHCP (Dynamic Host Control Protocol) ............................................................................................ 106
Transmission Option ......................................................................................................................... 108
Web Server Port ................................................................................................................................ 108
3. E-MAIL SETUP GUI ............................................................................................................................. 110
4. DDNS OPTION GUI ............................................................................................................................ 112
Built in DDNS Server setup ................................................................................................................ 112
DDNSIP.Net example......................................................................................................................... 113
5. EMAIL NOTIFICATION GUI ................................................................................................................. 120
6. NETWORK FRAME GUI ...................................................................................................................... 121
Chapter 12. Camera Section In-Depth ...................................................................................................... 122
1. CAMERA SETTING GUI ....................................................................................................................... 122
2. PTZ SETTING GUI ............................................................................................................................... 123
Additional PTZ setting ....................................................................................................................... 124
3. CONTROLLER GUI .............................................................................................................................. 126
4. CAMERA TITLE GUI ............................................................................................................................ 127
5. PTZ TOURING GUI ............................................................................................................................. 128
6. SERIAL PORT SETTING GUI ................................................................................................................ 129
7. How to operate PTZ camera ............................................................................................................. 130
Chapter 13. Display Section In-Depth ....................................................................................................... 132
1. OSD GUI ............................................................................................................................................. 132
2.SPLIT / SEQUENCE GUI ....................................................................................................................... 134
3. TV ADJUSTMENT ............................................................................................................................... 138
Chapter 14. Event Section In-Depth ......................................................................................................... 139
1. SENSOR GUI ....................................................................................................................................... 139
2. ALARM GUI ........................................................................................................................................ 140
3. MOTION DETECTION GUI .................................................................................................................. 141
4. SPOT OUT GUI ................................................................................................................................... 143
5. INTERNAL BUZZER GUI ...................................................................................................................... 144
6. EXTENDED GUI .................................................................................................................................. 145
Alarm Sensor extension box setting ................................................................................................. 146
Chapter 15. Search Operation .................................................................................................................. 147
1. Getting to Search Screen .................................................................................................................. 147
2. Calendar Search ............................................................................................................................... 148
3. Event Search ...................................................................................................................................... 151
4. Date and Time Search ....................................................................................................................... 153
5. Playback Control Menu Bar .............................................................................................................. 154
Playback Controls .............................................................................................................................. 154
Play and Pause operation ................................................................................................................. 155
Fast Play, Rewind Operation ............................................................................................................. 155
Mouse Only Operation ...................................................................................................................... 157
De-Interlacing Option........................................................................................................................ 158
Quick Backup During Playback .......................................................................................................... 159
Chapter 16. Backup Operation.................................................................................................................. 161
1. Calendar Backup ............................................................................................................................... 161
2. Backup Viewer .................................................................................................................................. 167
Chapter 17. Mobile and Remote Client Applications ............................................................................... 169
1. iPhone ............................................................................................................................................... 169
iPhone Application Installation ......................................................................................................... 169
Adding a DVR To Your iPhones MPRMS Application ........................................................................ 169
Search from iPhone ........................................................................................................................... 174
Controlling Relay-Out from iPhone ................................................................................................... 177
PTZ control from iPhone ................................................................................................................... 177
2. Android Phone .................................................................................................................................. 179
Program Installation for Android ...................................................................................................... 179
Application Execution for Android .................................................................................................... 179
Register the product information for Android .................................................................................. 180
Modify/Delete of Registered Information for Android ..................................................................... 181
Remote connection for Android ....................................................................................................... 182
Live view on Android ......................................................................................................................... 183
Main menu view on Android ............................................................................................................ 183
PTZ control for Android ..................................................................................................................... 184
PTZ Preset for Android ...................................................................................................................... 186
Search on Android ............................................................................................................................. 187
Relay Out for Android ....................................................................................................................... 188
Information display option on Android ............................................................................................ 189
End the connection for Android........................................................................................................ 190
3. Windows Mobile ............................................................................................................................... 191
Install the program to Windows Mobile ........................................................................................... 191
Execute the program for Windows Mobile ....................................................................................... 191
Register the Product Information on Windows Mobile .................................................................... 192
Connect / Disconnect on Windows Mobile ...................................................................................... 194
Search on Windows Mobile .............................................................................................................. 196
PTZ Control for Windows Mobile ...................................................................................................... 197
Remote Alarm Control for Windows Mobile .................................................................................... 199
4. Internet Explorer Version 7 and later ............................................................................................... 200
Initial Connection .............................................................................................................................. 200
Display Configuration ........................................................................................................................ 202
Chapter 1. Preface
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1. About This Guide
Chapter 1. Preface
This manual contains user instruction on how to operate the Digital Video Recording device (DVR Unit),
Remote Controller, Client Application, Mobile Application and Central Monitoring Software Application.
This manual also contains cautions and notification regarding safe operating parameters to protect the
equipment and equipment operator. Please read this manual and comply with its suggested guidelines
for proper operation of this equipment.
For any further concerns and question please inform sellers for further information.
Please properly retain this copy of the manual for future reference.
1. About This Guide
This guide is comprised of Table of Contents where you will find Chapters divided logically discussing
about particular topics. Then it is further divided by sections that discuss more detailed discussion
pertaining to certain features of Chapter topics.
This manual also includes Index section where popular subjects or key concepts are referenced by page
numbers where those topics are discussed.
What this manual is not discussing are topics about upgrades and repairing physical unit. These should
be done through seller’s authorized repair centers or by detailed direction from seller. Upgrades and
repairs consists of adding and removing Hard Disk Drive, adding and removing other media drive,
upgrade or downgrade the Firmware, replace any electronic components inside physical units. These
actions should be under the guidance of qualified technician because improper actions may cause
permanent damages to the unit. Some drives also have compatibility constraints and they are
constantly being updated as new products emerge from drive manufacturers.
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2. Precautions - Before You Start!
2. Precautions - Before You Start!
Item 1. DVR Unit’s power setting must be on POWER OFF position before power adapter is
plugged into the DVR Unit.
Press down on toggle button towards bottom.
This event will prevent electric spark and prevent possible fire,
electrocution and product damages.
Item 2. DVR Unit’s power setting must be on POWER OFFposition before adding cameras,
monitor, Hard Disk Drive and other electronic component to DVR Unit.
Cover of the DVR Unit must be closed while DVR Unit is powered on.
All other external devices should be introduced while DVR Unit is turned
off.
Item 3. DVR Unit must have about 15 centimeters (about 6 inches) clearance from the wall.
DVR Unit must have 5 centimeters (about 2 inches)
clearance for the side of the DVR Unit of any
obstructions.
Item 4. DVR Unit must be installed in none humid place.
Also do not place the DVR Unit near dusty area.
It is also advised that DVR Unit must be away from large
power supplies such as power transformers, and also do not
install this DVR Unit in closets that does not have
temperature control.
Even if DVR Unit may tolerate higher temperature Hard Disk Drives may yield to lower
temperature tolerance compared to the DVR Unit.
It is advised that DVR Unit must be kept in standard room temperature whenever
possible and any way not to exceed 50C (122F).
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2. Precautions - Before You Start!
Item 5. Never uplift the cover to perform an upgrade, attempt a hardware repair while DVR Unit
is still powered on.
Users should be aware that taking the cover off from the DVR
Unit might void the warranty without consulting with seller.
Improper upgrade may result on permanent equipment failure and user must consult
with sellers and their skilled technicians before any upgrade.
Item 6. Keep the area clean around where DVR Units will be installed.
In case you need to clean the DVR Unit itself, please use dry
cloth. DO NOT use any organic solvent. This will damage the
DVR Unit and may cause electronics failure if solvent or fumes
are exposed to the DVR Unit.
Item 7. Do not overload the circuit by having multiple devices on one power strip.
Avoid same power circuit input from hair dryer, coffee makers,
curling iron, refrigerator or other appliances that may draw
concentrated power consumption sporadically.
Uninterruptable power devices such as UPS power surge
protectors are recommended and at least the DVR DVR Units
must be connected properly approved power surge protector.
Input voltage tolerance should be at least 10% of specified voltage level indicated off
from included power adapters.
Failure to follow this guideline may cause equipment failure or possibly fire or
electrocution.
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3. Precautions – After Powering On!
3. Precautions – After Powering On!
Item 1. If you detect strange odor or detect strange rattling noise immediately turn the DVR
Unit’s power off.
Please contact your seller or service center for further
instruction.
Item 2. Avoid shock and keep the DVR unit free from vibration.
Constant vibration and sudden shock will possible damage
Hard Disk Drive and may cause bad sectors on Hard Disk
Drive, dislodged connectors and may even cause damage
to the main board.
Item 3. Make sure any debris does not fall in through ventilation
hole.
Also be cautious about other conductive material such as
paper clips or other conductive material to have any
contact with the main board of the DVR unit.
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4. Precautions – Routine Maintenance!
4. Precautions – Routine Maintenance!
Item 1. Check to see if the LED (Light Emitting Diode) is on.
If DVR unit does not have LED light on please check first if
power button is on or off and make sure that it is at
POWER ON position.
If you still do not see LED light, then please check power adapter and outlet.
Item 2. Make sure that HDD Overwrite (Hard Disk Drive) is enabled.
If DVR unit does not have HDD Overwrite not enabled HDD
will only write video information until HDD’s capacity
reaches maximum capacity.
This may result in latest recorded video information not
being present in DVR unit.
Chapter 9, Section 2. DISK MANAGER GUI on page 77 covers more details about setting
HDD Overwrite option.
Item 3. Hard Disk Drive is the only moving devices found on DVR
unit. As with many moving devices users must pay special
attention to the wellness and optimal functionality of such
devices. Your HDD is where video information is kept for
future review.
In the DVR unit there are HDD S.M.A.R.T. features that
monitor the wellness of HDD disk itself. The S.M.A.R.T displays the current hard drive
condition and temperature of the hard disk drive. The S.M.A.R.T is abbreviated from
Self-Monitoring, Analysis, and Reporting Technology, where hard disk manufacturers
have implemented to warn possible failing condition of hard disk drive. It recommended
that HDD with bad sectors, broken images when video images are played back, hear
clicking noise, and DVR unit indicating that it is no longer recording video, then it may
well be that there are defective HDD in DVR unit.
Please contact your seller or their authorized repair center for further instruction.
Later in this manual Chapter 9 section “S.M.A.R.T(Disk Management)” pages 78 will
explain more about HDD S.M.A.R.T. features.
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Component
Description
DVR
Stand Alone Digital Video Recorder
Battery
1.5V (AAA) 2 pcs.
Screw
For HDD mounting
Program CD
Manual and Client program
Adapter
DC 12V 5A
Power cable
Power cable
Remote controller
For DVR operation
DVR
Battery
Screw
Adapter
Battery
cable
Remote
controller
Program CD
5. Contents of Items Included
5. Contents of Items Included
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5. Contents of Items Included
*If you are missing any components listed above please contact your seller for further instruction.
Chapter 2. Hardware Description
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1. Technical Specification
Chapter 2. Hardware Description
1. Technical Specification
Operating System: Embedded Linux
Video Recording Compression: H.264
Video Transmission Compression: H.264
Supported Video Standards: NTSC / PAL
Video Output: Composite (main monitor output) via BNC
VGA monitor via VGA port
TV connection via S-Video
SPOT monitor via BNC
One to one video loop-out via BNC (equal number as camera input)
Audio Input: Single Mono RCA, 1Vpp, 10k ohm
Audio Output: Four Mono RCA, 1Vpp, 10k ohm
Audio Compression: G723.1
Sensor Input: Four sensor input ports via pluggable 10-way terminal block
Alarm Output: Single alarm output port via pluggable 10-way terminal block
Communication:
RS-485 Port – Single TX(+), single RX(-) via pluggable 10-way terminal block
RS-232 Port – 9 pole D-Type male connector
Ethernet Port – RJ-45 Type 10/100/1000 Base-T, DHCP, Static IP and DDNS
Recording Resolution:
NTSC – CIF(352X240), 2CIF(704X240), D1(704X480)
PAL – CIF(352X288), 2CIF(704X288), D1(704X576)
Recording Frame Speed per second:
4ch DVR – CIF resolution 120 frames per second at NTSC (100 fps at PAL)
2CIF resolution 120 frames per second at NTSC (100 fps at PAL)
D1 resolution 120 frames per second at NTSC (100 fps at PAL)
9ch DVR – CIF resolution 270 frames per second at NTSC (255 fps at PAL)
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1. Technical Specification
2CIF resolution 240 frames per second at NTSC (200 fps at PAL)
D1 resolution 120 frames per second at NTSC (100 fps at PAL)
16ch DVR – CIF resolution 480 frames per second at NTSC (400 fps at PAL)
2CIF resolution 240 frames per second at NTSC (200 fps at PAL)
D1 resolution 120 frames per second at NTSC (100 fps at PAL)
Recording Mode: Emergency, Schedule, Sensor, Motion, Sensor + Motion, Pre and Post Alarm Recording
Recording Search Method Type:
Calendar Search, Date and Time Search, Event List Search, First Search (Oldest recording
not over written in HDD), Last Search (Newest recording in HDD)
Search Speed:
Forward – Normal Speed, 2X, 4X, 8X, 10X fast forward play
Rewind – Normal Speed, 2X, 4X, 8X, 10X fast rewind play
* 10X fast forward and fast rewind are shown as MAX indication.
Disk Drive Connection:
2 SATA HDD port
1 SATA optical drive port
*only may use 2 ports at any given time. (1 HDD + 1 optical or 2 HDD)
System Control:
Frontal key buttons (*Included)
USB mouse operation (*Included)
IR battery operated remote controller (*Included)
External DVR key controller via RS-232 (*Optional)
Operating Temperature: 32°F ~ 104°F (0°C ~ 40°C)
Dimension:
Unit – 16.9in (W) X 2.12in (H) X 12.4 (D) or 430mm (W) X 54mm (H) X 315mm (D)
Outer Box – 18.5in (W) X 8in(H) X 20.5in (L) or 470mm (W) X 203mm(H) X 521mm (L)
Weight:
Unit only – 7.7 lbs (US) or 3.5kg
Unit with 2 HDD – 10.5 lbs (US) or 4.77kg
Unit with 1 HDD and 1 ODD – 10.9 lbs (US) or 4.94kg
Product box without unit – 4.96 lbs (US) or 2.25kg
Unit with 1 HDD and 1 ODD, product box and accessories – 15.86 lbs (US) or 7.19kg
*Some drive manufacturer weight will vary. It is always safe to add 1 or 2 lbs or physically measure
before shipping.
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Figure 1 (4ch Model)
Figure 2 (9ch Model)
Figure 3 (16ch Model)
2. Rear Panel
2. Rear Panel
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2. Rear Panel
① Power input – connection port for DC 12 volt
② Toggle Power Switch – POWER ON and POWER OFF switch that turns unit on and off
③ VGA (Video Graphics Array) Port – Location where VGA monitor cable must be inserted
④ Audio Out – Mono RCA, 1Vpp, 10k ohm
⑤ S-Video – S-Video out connection
⑥ Audio Input – Mono RCA, 1Vpp, 10k ohm, available in 4 channels
⑦ Main Monitor Output – BNC main monitor output
⑧ SPOT Monitor Output – Secondary monitor output for public display
⑨ Camera Input / Video Loop Out – Analog Type BNC camera plug-in location and video loop out
⑩ Serial Connection – 9 pole D-Type male connector
⑪ PTZ, Sensor, Alarm Out Port – Single TX(+), single RX(-), 1 Alarm out, 4 Sensor In via pluggable 10-
way terminal block
⑫ USB Port – Connection for USB mouse or for small USB memory device
⑬ Network Port – Ethernet port
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3. Rear Port Specification and Connection Examples
3. Rear Port Specification and Connection Examples
Power input
Input at 12 volt DC with positive polarity at 5 Amp
[Please refer to the Figure 1 (4ch Model), Figure 2 (9ch Model), Figure 3 (16ch Model) item marked “①”
Power input].
VGA (Video Graphics Array) Port
VGA port uses D-subminiature or D-sub, DE-15F (E rated sized D-Sub with 15 pin Female) port.
Connect a VGA monitor to the DVR with a standard VGA Cable. We recommend using a 17” LCD or CRT
monitor or above.
Figure 4 VGA Connection Configuration
Supported resolutions for the VGA ports are:
800x600 @ 60Hz/75Hz
1024x768 @ 60Hz/75Hz
1280x1024 @ 60Hz/75Hz
*All resolutions display at True Color 32 Bit
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Signal Type
Pin Number
Description
RED 1 Red video (75 ohm, 0.7 V p-p)
GREEN
2
Green video (75 ohm, 0.7 V p-p)
BLUE
3
Blue video (75 ohm, 0.7 V p-p)
RES 4 Reserved
GND
5
Ground
RGND
6
Red ground (Red return)
GGND
7
Green ground (Green return)
BGND
8
Blue ground (Blue return)
KEY / PWR
SGND
9
10
Key (not used) / +5V DC
Sync ground
ID0
11
Monitor ID bit 0
SDA
12
Bidirectional data line
HSYNC or CSYNC
13
Horizontal or Composite Sync
VSYNC
14
Vertical Sync and data clock
SCL
15
Data clock
Figure 5. VGA Pin Configuration
3. Rear Port Specification and Connection Examples
[Please refer to the Figure 1 (4ch Model), Figure 2 (9ch Model), Figure 3 (16ch Model) item marked “③”
VGA Port].
VGA Pin Configuration Table
Table 6 VGA Pin Configuration
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3. Rear Port Specification and Connection Examples
Main Monitor Output
BNC (Bayonet Neil Concelman or British Navel Connector) type 75 ohm.
Connect a monitor that supports BNC Inputs or use a “BNC Twist Lock” to Composite Video adapter if
your monitor only supports Composite Video Inputs.
Figure 7 Main Monitor Connection
The display resolution for Monitor is at 720x480.
[Please refer to the Figure 1 (4ch Model), Figure 2 (9ch Model), Figure 3 (16ch Model) item marked “⑦”
Main Monitor Output].
SPOT Monitor Output
BNC (Bayonet Neil Concelman or British Navel Connector) type 75 ohm.
Connect a monitor that supports BNC Inputs or use a “BNC Twist Lock” to Composite Video.
The display resolution for Monitor is at 720x480.
[Please refer to the Figure 1 (4ch Model), Figure 2 (9ch Model), Figure 3 (16ch Model) item marked “⑧”
SPOT Monitor Output].
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3. Rear Port Specification and Connection Examples
Camera Input
The camera connections are the input ports for the video signal(s) used with the DVR. You may use any
video source (75ohm) that outputs via a BNC connector (Twist Lock Type). If your video source outputs
via RCA/Composite video, the proper adapter must be used when connecting the cable to the camera
connection input port(s) of the DVR. Both NTSC and PAL signals are automatically detected by the DVR
and requires no further configuration.
Figure 8 Camera Connection
Connect the cameras to the Video In ports located on the rear panel of the DVR using the proper cables
and connectors (BNC Twist Lock). The corresponding video channels can be “looped” out using the
“loop out” ports located beneath each video input port. There is no need for terminators to be installed,
each port is self terminated. Both NTSC and PAL signals are automatically detected by the DVR and
requires no further configuration.
[Please refer to the Figure 1 (4ch Model), Figure 2 (9ch Model), Figure 3 (16ch Model) item marked “⑨”
Camera Input / Video Loop Out].
RS-232 Serial Connector
RS-232 port uses D-subminiature or D-sub, DE-9M (E rated sized D-Sub with 9 pin Male) port.
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Signal Type
Pin Number
Description
DCD In
1
Carrier Detection Signal (not used)
Rx 2 RS232 Receive
Tx 3 RS232 Transmit
N/C 4 No Connection
GND
5
System Ground
N/C 6 No Connection
RTS 7 RS232 Request To Send Signal
CTS 8 RS232 Clear To Send Signal
N/C 9 No Connection
Pin 9
3. Rear Port Specification and Connection Examples
The RS-232 COM port is used to connect the DVR to a PC (optional updating procedure) or to connect an
external device like a DVR controller (optional). The required settings to use the RS-232 port can be
configured in the DVR settings.
Connection Type: 9 pole D-Type male connector
Maximum Input Voltage: +/- 25V
Figure 9 DE-9M Serial Port
[Please refer to the Figure 1 (4ch Model), Figure 2 (9ch Model), Figure 3 (16ch Model) item marked “⑩”
Serial Connection].
RS-232 / DE-9M Serial Port Pin Configuration Table
Table 10. RS-232 pin configuration
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3. Rear Port Specification and Connection Examples
Optional Alarm Sensor Extension Box
There is optional Alarm Sensor Extension Box that connects to RS-232 port provided in our DVR unit.
① Power switch
② Power adaptor connector
③ RS-232 port (Port connected to the system)
④ Sensor input (1~16)
⑤ Normal Open alarm output : 1~16
⑥ Normal Close alarm output : 1~16
Figure 11 Connection Example of Extension Box
Sensor 1~16 inputs functions same as the S1~S4 inputs (see next section in 10-way terminal Block).
Difference is that every port is issued with its own ground connection located right below. Additionally
there are 16 NO (Normally Open) dry contact points with dedicated ground and 16 NC (Normally Closed)
dry contact point with dedicated ground per points. These NO, NC points are used in Access control
integration.
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Sensor 2
V
+
V
out
C
+
GND
C
-
Relay Switch
C
B
Alarm Panel
V
in1
V
in2
V
out1
V
out1
V
out2
V
out2
Relay Switch
12V DC
PGM1
+5V
Arm or Dis-Arm information
NC output Dry Contact
NO output Dry Contact
+3V DC
Signal Type
Pin Number
Description
Tx 1 RS-485 Transmit
Rx 2 RS-485 Receive
G 3 Ground (RS-485)
C 4 Common (Ground for Alarm Out)
NO 5 Normally Open (Alarm Out)
G 6 Ground (Sensor)
S1 7 sensor connection port 1
S2 8 sensor connection port 2
S3
S4 9 10
sensor connection port 3
sensor connection port 4
3. Rear Port Specification and Connection Examples
Figure 12 Alarm Sensor Extension Box Wire Example
10-Way Terminal Block
There are RS-485, Alarm Output, and Sensor Input (1 to 4 Sensor) all located in 10-Way Terminal Block.
Table 13. 10-Way terminal block pin-out
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Figure 14 10-Way terminal block
Warning
“S1~S4” port emits +5 volt current out
from its ports. Some alarm panels may be
damaged if improper voltages are
introduced. Please consult your alarm
panel documentation for application
requiring such connection.
3. Rear Port Specification and Connection Examples
Specification for 10-Way terminal block
Rated current: 8A
Contact resistance: 20m
Insulation resistance: 5000M/1000V
Withstanding Voltage: AC1500V/1Min
Wire range: 18AWG 1mm²
Mechanical
Temp. Range: -40ºC~+105ºC
MAX Soldering: +250ºC for 5 Sec.
Strip length: 5-6mm
Alarm Out Voltage: 5vt
[Please refer to the Figure 1 (4ch Model), Figure 2 (9ch Model), Figure 3 (16ch Model) item marked “⑪”
PTZ, Sensor, Alarm Out Port].
RS-485 Connections
The RS-485 ports are used to connect external PTZ cameras to the DVR. There is single available port
with this DVR. External controllers may be used, however you will not have the ability to control the PTZ
cameras remotely if you do so.
There are single RS-485 communications ports, these ports are used to connect external PTZ camera
controllers.
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3. Rear Port Specification and Connection Examples
Figure 15 PTZ and Keyboard in RS-485
Alarm Out
Connecting the alarm out:
Each alarm output can be controlled/switched by DVR unit and its application software. Each device
must be wired to C (Common) and NO (Normally Open). It passes no voltage (dry contact)
Figure 16 Alarm Out
Sensor Input
Connecting the Inputs:
Each alarm input can be controlled/switched by a device such as a motion/IR sensor, door contact
sensor, and similar devices. Each device can either be wired as N/O or N/C (Normally Open/Normally
Closed).
Specifications:
Alarm Input: +5v
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Sensor 1
+5V DC
Sensor 2
Sensor 3 Sensor 4
+5V DC +5V DC +5V DC
Sensors are outputting no
voltage, however DVR unit
requires 5 volt DC to get
response for sensor.
3. Rear Port Specification and Connection Examples
Input Voltage Range: -5VDC (minimum) to 40VDC (maximum)
Example 1. Dry contact sensor direct to DVR
This example is the simplest form of sensor connection for DVR unit. Sensors dedicated only for the
function for the DVR and example below depicts that Motion Sensors are not outputting any type of
voltage (dry contact).
Figure 17 Basic Sensor Connection
Example 2. Dry contact and 12 Volt DC combination direct to DVR
For some installation you may have sensors outputting different voltage that may require voltage
conversion device.
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Sensor 1
+5V DC
Sensor 2
Sensor 3
+5V DC +5V DC
+5V DC
Sensors are outputting no
voltage, however DVR unit
requires 5 volt DC to get
response for sensor.
Some Device outputting 12V DC
should have Relay that provides
dry contact to DVR.
V
+
V
out
C
+
GND
C
-
Relay Switch
+12V DC
Device
Sensor 2
Programmable output from
Alarm panel call PGM will
provide ground output and it
receives 12V DC from Alarm
Panel
Sensor 1 port is used in DVR for
Arm and Disarm Function.
So PGM1 of Alarm panel should
be programmed for Arm and DisArm
V
+
V
out
C
+
GND
C
-
Relay Switch
Smoke Detector
C
B
Alarm Panel
V
in1
V
in2
V
out1
V
out1
V
out2
V
out2
Relay Switch
+5V DC
+3V DC
PGM1
+12V DC
+5V DC
3. Rear Port Specification and Connection Examples
Figure 18 Sensor input with 3 volt DC
Example 3. Alarm panel integration with Dry and Wet sensor.
Dry sensors (sensors with no voltage) and Wet sensors (sensors that put out voltage) are readily
available to be used with our DVR unit.
Most of the alarm panel that exist today requires some type of Direct Current Voltage from sensors and
it also has programmable relay-out connection called PGM available to alarm panel. PGM is used to
follow programmed conditions in alarm panel (EX: if smoke detector is sensed then send the signal to
fire department and trip 12 volt DC to PGM output where DVR unit will receive the such event through
relay switch. It is critical that voltage regulating relay board to be introduced in this type of installation
or else DVR unit will be damaged by introducing higher voltage to the unit.)
Figure 19 Alarm Panel and Sensor Example
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3. Rear Port Specification and Connection Examples
USB Connection
The USB connection ports are used for both back up and mouse control purposes. Either port can be
used for back up via USB memory stick or for mouse control. A third option for the two USB ports are
for firmware updating procedures. You will only need to use one port for firmware updates.
Two USB ports are located one front side of the DVR and the other in rear side of the DVR. These ports
may be used for both USB mouse connection and for USB memory stick back up procedures
[Please refer to the Figure 1 (4ch Model), Figure 2 (9ch Model), Figure 3 (16ch Model) item marked “⑫”
USB Port].
Ethernet Port
The RJ-45 port is used to connect the DVR to a network through a DTE (Data Terminal Equipment) device
such as a switch or router with an integrated switch. To connect the system to a network please use a
standard RJ-45 cable (patch/straight through) and make sure both ends of the cable are securely
connected to the proper ports. Consult your local IT administrator for detailed configuration procedures
and setup. The maximum cable length for Category 5e, RJ-45 cable is 100 meter or 300 feet.
Ethernet Specifications
Connection: 10/100/1000 Base T, IEEE 802.3Differential signal voltage: ± 2.8 V maximum, inputs have
transient overvoltage protection
Ethernet port details: EEE 802.3/802.3u - 100Base-TX/10Base-T physical layer
Auto negotiation: 10/100, full/half duplex
Cable length: 100 meters (100 ohm unshielded twisted pair cable or 150 ohm shielded twisted pair cable,
category 5 or higher).
Impedance: built-in compensation for impedance matching
Indicators: ACT, 10/100
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Signal Type
Pin Number
Description
LAN Tx+
1
Ethernet Transmit Positive
LAN Tx-
2
Ethernet Transmit Negative
LAN Rx+
3
Ethernet Receive Positive
Not Used
4
Not Used
Not Used
5
Not Used
LAN Rx-
6
Ethernet Receive Negative
Not Used
7
Not Used
Not Used
8
Not Used
3. Rear Port Specification and Connection Examples
Figure 20 Ethernet Cable Color Code
EIA/TIA E568B Configuration
Example 1. Direct connection using cross over cable
This type of connection is used mostly for testing the DVR unit and for simple and short cable
connection. Since there is no devices providing DHCP services you must fix your IP address to static IP
address (discussed on Chapter Chapter 11. Network Section In-Depth from page 105) to your DVR as
well as your PC. If this is not done properly, then there connectivity of the unit to the PC will not happen.
Figure 21 Ethernet Pin Configuration
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Figure 22 Cross Over Cable
Figure 23. Direct PC Connection
3. Rear Port Specification and Connection Examples
First you must use cross over network cable. This is a cable created with crossing pin 1 to 3, 2 to 6 then
pin 3 to 1, 6 to 2.
You may now connect directly into PC and DVR unit to communicate directly. Your DVR gateway
address and PC’s gateway address must be same address. Then you must assign TCP/IP address that
belongs to same subnet address as DVR and PC.
Example IP address for DVR
DVR TCP/IP address: 192.168.0.2 PC’s TCP/IP address 192.168.0.3
DVR’s subnet: 255.255.255.0 PC’s subnet: 255.255.255.0
DVR’s gateway: 192.168.0.1 PC’s gateway: 192.168.0.1
Example 2. Connecting DVR unit to Router
This is most common connection for DVR it is advised that your DVR follow the rules of network policy
(Please consult with your network administrator).
In this example we are going to assume that router is giving (leasing) TCP/IP address. When router is
giving TCP/IP address to the unit this action is possible via Dynamic Host Control Protocol otherwise
known as DHCP.
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CAT 5 E
CAT 5 E
CAT 5 E
Internet Modem
Router with Switch
CAT 5 E
CAT 5 E
Internet Modem
/ Router Switch
3. Rear Port Specification and Connection Examples
Figure 24 Modem and Router Configuration
Figure 25 Internet Modem with Router Switch
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No.
Button
Description
①
Directional Button
Use as Control button in Setup Menu (move up, down, left,
right)
Use as Control button in Playback (Pause, Play, Stop, Rewind,
Fast Forward)
②
Menu
Call the setup menu. Move to previous step in setup menu.
③
PTZ
Call the PTZ menu
④
Audio
Call the Audio menu
⑤
Backup
Call the Backup menu
⑥
Numeric Buttons
Select a channel or enter a number.
⑦
LED
The status of Power, Record, Network, Schedule and
Emergency.
⑧
Function Buttons
Search
Call the Search Menu
QUAD
Change a split mode
SEQ
Start sequential display
Schedule
Switch to schedule record mode.
Emergency
Switch to Emergency record mode
3. Front Panel
Figure 26 Front Panel
3. Front Panel
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⑨
Front USB Port
Connect a USB mouse or USB drive.
⑩
ODD
Optional ODD is able to install.
3. Front Panel
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1
ID
2
QUAD
3
BACKUP
4
AUDIO
5
SEQ (Sequence)
6
PTZ
7
SEARCH
8
NUMERIC BUTTONS
9
MENU
10
DIRECTION BUTTONS
11
EMERGENCY
12
SCHEDULE
4. Remote Controller
4. Remote Controller
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Figure 29 Camera to DVR
Figure 28 Example of 3 Camera Connections
Chapter 3. Quick Setup
1. Placement
Step 1. Preparation
Remove unit from out of the box and place it on the table top as seen below.
1. Placement
Figure 27 Table top placement
2. Connection
After unpacking the unit you must connect all camera connections, monitor connections, network
connection, power connection and other optional connections.
Step 1. Connect Cameras to DVR unit
Repeat this for number of cameras you are connecting to the DVR unit.
Example: If you are connecting 3 camera in 4ch DVR unit start with CH1
then to CH2 and finish to CH3 and do not connect to CH4
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PTZ Connection
Sensor and Alarm
Connection
Step 2. Connect monitor to DVR unit
2. Connection
Depending on what type of monitor you are connection
connect either to VGA or BNC monitor of your choice. If
you have both types of monitor you may connect both of
them.
Figure 30 VGA or Monitor Connection
Step 3. Connect Network Cable to DVR unit
Figure 31 Ethernet Cable to DVR Unit
Step 3. Optional PTZ, Sensor, Alarm
Figure 32 10-Way Terminal Block Connection
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3. Quick Power On
Power input – connection port for DC 12 volt
Step 1. Included DC Power adapter is located in accessory box.
Step 2. Take the adapter and connect it with power cord.
3. Quick Power On
Step 3. Connect the DC 12V male connector to female DC 12V port.
Step 4. Connect to the wall outlet then press upward to POWER ON switch.
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Figure 34 Initial Boot screen
Figure 33 Booting in progress
4. Initial Boot
4. Initial Boot
After turning on the DVR unit it will go into a boot sequence. At the initial boot section there is no user
interaction with DVR unit however please observe to see if DVR unit is properly booting.
As you may notice progress bar will indicate booting
progression, if there is no activity for long period of time then
possible corrupt or damaged firmware in DVR unit. Please
indicate such failure and contact technical support.
Figure 35 Live Screen View
If you have camera properly connected you will see cameras connection as indicated in figure 34 in CH1
and CH2 but if you do not have camera connect as you see in Ch3 and Ch4 you will see “VIDEO LOSS”
indication as you see in above figure. Please check your cable connection if you have
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Mouse
Remote
Frontal Keypad
Right mouse click anywhere on
the screen of DVR
Press button labeled “Menu” on
remote controller
Pressing button labeled “Menu”
on front of DVR unit’s directional
key pad button.
5. Setup Screen
To initiate setup menu you may use following method
By using any method shown above there will be setup menu screen shown below
5. Setup Screen
Figure 36 Setup Menu
From the setup screen you have option to choose System, Search, Backup, ER (emergency), PTZ, and
Sound options. You also have option to see the log information from Warning section, change
orientation from the split option, how to group the view from Group option, and to auto sequence and
to automatically lock out DVR by Log out option.
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6. Change Password and Enable Auto Lock
6. Change Password and Enable Auto Lock
It is critical that you change the password and create user access to the DVR. By default admin
password is 11111111 and user password is also 11111111. As default, you will be logged in as
administrator and will have full privileges as administrator. As caution formatting HDD, Factory Reset
option and changing administrator password you must input administrator’s password as confirmation
even if you have login as administer other setting such as network configuration and time parameters
are vulnerable if you do not enable auto locking feature and change administrator’s password.
Step 1. Select system item form main menu
Figure 37 Select system item from setup menu
Step 2. Select Password tab on the left.
Figure 38 Password Tab
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6. Change Password and Enable Auto Lock
Step 3. Choose the type of login account you want to change password to. In this example we would like
to change the administer account. You may scroll though type of users that DVR will have by clicking the
black reverse and forward arrow.
Figure 39 Selecting Accounts.
Or when user section is shown with orange color with black reverse and forward arrow, use the
navigational button to toggle through type of users.
Figure 40 Navigational Button
Do not confuse the navigational button with menu, PTZ, Backup buttons on the right.
Step 4. Navigate down to Password field section then press enter or left click on the mouse.
Figure 41 Password Field
You will now see a screen as shown on figure below.
Figure 42 Current Password
Step 5. When you select the area where you could type, numeric keypad will be shown as depicted on
Figure 43 Numeric Keypad and Password Confirmation.
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6. Change Password and Enable Auto Lock
Figure 43 Numeric Keypad and Password Confirmation
Here you will be entering current password. Input the password into the numeric keypad and then
confirm by selecting OK. Then you will need to end it with OK button.
You need now to input with new password input process. Numeric keypad will appear where desired
password could be entered. The password is limited in numeric combination 1 to 8 digit combination.
Figure 44 New Password Confirmation
Step 6. You need to repeat one more time for new password confirmation.
Figure 45 Second Confirmation of New Password
Step 7. Apply the setting and confirm.
Figure 46 Apply the setting
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6. Change Password and Enable Auto Lock
Step 8. Under Button Settings section, you will have option to choose Auto Key Lock and Emergency
Lock option. As default both section is disabled as you see in below figure.
Auto Key Lock will calculate idle time of user intervention and auto time lock the DVR Unit.
Emergency Lock will enable user to input the password every time after setup menu is exited, forcing
the user to input password to be in setup menu.
As a good practice we recommend that you enable both of these features specially if this DVR is being
place where few or more person may have access to this unit physically.
Choose desire time by toggling between the time selection as shown.
Figure 47 Auto Key Lock Selection
Also choose to enable Emergency Lock as shown below.
Figure 48 Emergency Lock
Apply the setting then exit.
Figure 49 Apply and Exit
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7. Labeling Camera
7. Labeling Camera
Sometime camera location may be identified easier by giving logical name to the camera. Here are steps
to give logical name label instead of having default label.
Step 1. Select “Camera” item on upper main category and select CAMERA TITLE
Figure 50 Camera Title Menu
Here you may choose camera(s) that you want to give logical name and repeat to other camera(s) as
needed. In this example we have chosen Camera 1 marked Ch1 and will change the label to door1.
Step 2. Click Camera Number to change then use the on screen key pad to change the label as shown
below. When done giving name select and choose OK to end typing.
Step 3. Exit the menu and select YES to apply the setting
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8. Enable Recording
8. Enable Recording
Main and primary function of DVR is to record video. Below section is showing how to configure all
cameras to record immediately. DVR already may be configured to record on the HDD. It is always
Step 1. Select “Record” item on upper main category then by default “EVENT RECORDING” tab should
appear as shown on screen below.
Figure 51 Event Recording Page
There are 3 types of resolution that you may choose 360X240, 720X240, or 720X480.
360X240 is lowest possible resolution setting for this unit, 720X240 being the second best resolution,
and 720X480 is most defined resolution setting you could choose. Judging from 360X240, 720X240 will
yield 2X more clarity but however you may have twice more consumption on hard disk space. 720X240
will have 4X more clarity but disk space will be decreased by 75% if this resolution is chosen.
Therefore careful planning and prioritizing the importance of each camera is required when first setting
up the DVR. One other element is the speed of recording. fps (frames per second) setting. For screen
resolution at 360X240 you may record at 30fps that, 720X240 resolution you must stay below 15fps to
have equal amount of space allocation in HDD, and for resolution at 720X480 you must choose 7.5fps to
have equal amount of space allocation in HDD. Lastly there is also picture quality setting that has 5 step
quality elements that impacts HDD allocation as well.
Step 2. Enable Event Recording.
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8. Enable Recording
Step 3. Globally configure all cameras to record by clicking on “All” mark to enable all cameras then set
resolution to desired setting.
Make sure that All is Unchecked.
Set resolution either to 360X240 ~ 720X480
Step 4. Choose fps setting globally and do not exceed base fps. In the picture example is 480fps as base
fps.
Maximum fps cannot exceed 480 fps in this example.
This section will impact total fps for continuous.
This section will impact total fps for event driven.
Step 5. Chose picture quality setting.
Step 6. Exit and confirm changes.
Picture Quality setting for continuous
Picture Quality setting for event drive
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9. Prepare Network
9. Prepare Network
Step 1. Select “Network” item on upper main category then by default “IP ADDRESS” tab should appear
as shown on screen below.
Figure 52 IP ADRESS Page
Make sure that DHCP is selected if you have a router that leases IP address to network. If you want to
give the IP Address value to unit directly then uncheck the DHCP check box and input IP Address directly
where (Arrow) is pointing to. Also make sure to assign proper port number as shown above.
Important Note: when to use DHCP vs. Static IP
DHCP is short for Dynamic Host Communication Protocol where IP address is given to the DVR and these
IP address are leased to the unit. Usually IP address are none routable internal IP Address. Internal IP
address or known as Private IPv4 address, they may be starting with 192.168.0.0 ~ 192.168.254.254 (16bit block enabling 65,536 IP address set) also known as class C IP address, 172.16.0.0 ~ 172.31.254.254
(20-bit block enabling 1,048,576 IP address set) also known as class B address, or 10.0.0.0 ~
10.254.254.254 (24-bit block enabling 16,777,216 IP address set) also known as class A address. So if
your router or DHCP server gives the IP address that are class A, B, or C address shown then you can
confirm that there is a DHCP services available on your network but if you get IP address ranging from
169.254.1.0 ~ 169.254.254.255 then you have been assigned pseudorandom IP address and it is a
indication that there are no DHCP service available for DVR device.
Static IP setting is used when your ISP (Internet Service Provider) gives routable IP they are call Public
IPv4 address. They are IP address that points to the DVR unit without relying on DHCP service. In
situation such as this case you may configure IP address as recommended by ISP. Often times Static IP is
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Figure 53 Port Forwarding Example
9. Prepare Network
still used with class A, B, or C address. In those cases, you must point to IP addresses that are not in
lease range of the DHCP scope (IP address not issued by DHCP services but must be in same Subnet and
Gateway IP). Users tend to use this method when certain IP address out of DHCP scope where particular
IPs are configured to use NAT, IP forwarding, or DMZ (NAT, IP forwarding and DMZ are used in most
router to enable incoming traffic to specific IP addresses).
Step 2. Configure Port for incoming traffic. You must have NAT, IP forwarding or DMZ configured in your
router in order to allow in bound traffic to your network. And Port assign to allow inbound traffic to
local IP assign to DVR should be identical to Port configuration with DVR. See figure below but your
router configuration page might look different.
On Figure 53 Port Forwarding Example we are showing how Port forwarding is done in router and DVR.
Step 3. Exit and confirm changes.
All above steps mentioned in Chapter 3. Quick Setup will ensure that you will have DVR connect to
Cameras, enabled recording and basic network configuration.
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1. Main Items.
Chapter 4. Main Menu (Root Menu)
There are 6 items shown on Main Menu or Root Menu. They are “system”, “search”, “backup”, “ER”,
“PTZ” and “sound”. There are also “Warning”, “Split”, “Group”, “Auto Sequence” and “Log out” set of
items below Main Menu items.
Figure 54 Main Menu Items
1. Main Items.
The “system” item is used to configure DVR unit. The “search” item is used to conduct search and
playback the video on DVR unit. The “backup” item is used to conduct backup off to USB memory device
or other media. The “ER” is emergency recording function. The “PTZ” is used control PTZ camera and
finally the “sound” is used operate sound.
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Single View
Quad View 6 View
8 View 9 View 10 View
13 View 16 View
2. Sub operational items.
2. Sub operational items.
The “Warning” option will indicate any deficiency with DVR unit such as HDD error and Network Error
types.
The “Split” items shows screen configuration with following layout.
With “Group” will goggle to the next set of cameras available.
With “Log out” user will need to have right user credential to log back in next time.
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Disk 1
CD/DVD RW
(Selectable)
1, 2, 3
Branch Items
Leaf Items
Root Menu Items
Field that are
selectable
Field that are not
selectable
Field notes and
possible selection
Convention of Menu Tree
Chapter 5. The “System” Root Menu Item
Convention of Menu Tree
To quickly understand nature of each field, items selectable in each field, possible selection combination
of the field, behavior of each field and types of information shown by each field are graphically
illustrated by using hierarchical organization using Tree illustration. There is Root Menu which is Main
Menu and there are items which we would now refer them as branches.
Menu Tree will show all type of fields that are present in GUI of the DVR unit. Conventions of the menu
tree are organized as follows.
Figure 55 Root Menu
Figure 56 System Branch with INFORMATION Leaf
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Language
Remocon ID
Mouse Sensitivity
Video Standard
Mac Address
Webcode
F/W Version
H/W Version
N/W Version
UI Version
(Selectable)
English
Korean
Japanese
Russian
Italian
Romanian
Bulgarian
Lithuanian
French
Spanish
(Selectable)
2 digit numeric
Including 00
(Selectable)
1, 2, 3
(Selectable)
NTSC or PAL
(None
Selectable)
View Only
Disk 1
Disk 2
Error List
S.M.A.R.T
CD/DVD RW
Overwrite
Auto Delete
(Selectable)
Format
(None Selectable)
%MB written
(Selectable)
Delete
(None Selectable)
Logs
(Selectable)
Internal Buzzer
On or Off
(None Selectable)
Disk 1 and 2
Temperature
(None Selectable)
View Only
(Selectable)
3 digit numeric
Including 000
(Selectable)
On or Off
Default Setting
Factory Default
Date Format
Time Server
Sync Cycle
GMT
(Selectable)
MM/DD/YY
DD/MM/YY
YY/MM/DD
(Selectable)
URL Input by
keyboard or
numeric IP
address
(Selectable)
-----, 12hrs,
24hrs
(Selectable)
+ or – 15min,
30min, 1hr
interval
depending
upon actual
time zone
Start
(Selectable)
JAN~DEC 12
month
Sun~Sat
7days
1st Week~5th
Week + Last
Week
Hours:Minute
End
Day Light Saving Time
Condition
Check
Use
Start
End
Not Use
(None
Selectable)
Not to be used
1. The “System” Branch
1. The “System” Branch
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File
Upgrade
File
Configuration Upload
Backup
(Selectable)
Shows Files if
present
User ID
ID
User Group
Password
All
Configuration
Search
Backup
Hard Disk
Record Key
PTZ Control
(Selectable)
Admin
User1
User2
User3
User4
User5
User6
User7
*these are default values
(Selectable)
Keyboard with alpha and
numeric values
(Selectable)
Admin, Super User, User
(Selectable)
Numeric only keypad
minimum 1 digit to 8 digits
Admin
Super
User
User
Config
Search
Backup
granted
All Authority Granted
You may choose All,
Config, Search, Backup
Hard Disk, Record key and
PTZ may be selected individually
Beep
Auto Key Lock
Emergency Lock
(Selectable)
On or Off
(Selectable)
On or Off
(Selectable)
No Use
10 Sec
30 Sec
1 Min
Network Covert
All
(Selectable)
All available
Camera or by
individually
1. The “System” Branch
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CH
All
1~4
(Selectable)
All available
Camera or by
individually
Resolution
(Selectable)
360X240
720X240
720X480
FPS
(Selectable)
1 fps
3 fps
5 fps
7.5 fps
15 fps
30 fps
Quality
(Selectable)
Lowest
Low
Normal
High
Highest
Post Record
(Selectable)
None to 300 sec
In 10 sec interval
5~8
9~12
13~16
Each Click
Turns pages
Event Recording
(Selectable)
Option to have it
on or off.
It enables and
disable both
Motion and
Sensor Event
Pre Recording
(Selectable)
Enables and
disables prerecording
Audio
(Selectable)
Enables and
disables audio
recording
CH 1~16
Copy
All
(Selectable)
Grid showing
X axis – 0~24 in block
Y axis – SUN~SAT
*these block are selectable
between Continue(green),
Motion(blue), Sensor(red),
M+S(orange) and
None(gray)
Same as
Schedule Record
with exception of
having Calendar
to choose
particular date
and to clear
holiday
2. The “Record” Branch
2. The “Record” Branch
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(None
Selectable)
IP Address
Subnet Mask
Gateway
DNS Address
DHCP (on)
(Selectable)
IP Address
Subnet Mask
Gateway
DNS Address
DHCP (off)
Port
DDNS Address
Web Server Port
Dual Stream
(Selectable)
Numeric 5 digit
default 02000
(Selectable)
Numeric 4 set
of 3 digit IP
address set
divisible by
period
(Selectable)
Numeric 5 digit
default 00080
(Selectable)
Use or Not
Use
SMTP Server
Use Port
ID
Password
From (Selected)
From (Not Selected)
To
(Selectable)
Alpha Numeric
(Selectable)
Numeric 5 digit
default 00025
(Selectable)
Alpha Numeric
(Selectable)
Alpha Numeric
(None
Selectable)
Alpha Numeric
(Selectable)
Alpha Numeric
Email Address
Up to 3 entry
(Selectable)
Alpha Numeric
Email Address
DDNS Server
(Selectable)
“----“,
“DynDns” or
“No-ip”
(Selectable)
Alpha Numeric
ID
Password
(Selectable)
Alpha Numeric
URL
(Selectable)
Alpha Numeric
CH
fps
Quality
(Selectable)
All channel
selection or by
individual
channel
(Selectable)
1 fps
3 fps
5 fps
7.5 fps
15 fps
30 fps
(Selectable)
Lowest
Low
Normal
High
Highest
Mail Title
Interval
Sensor
Motion Detection
Video Loss
Power On
Password Modify
HDD Error
(Selectable)
Alpha Numeric
(Selectable)
No Use,
10 sec 30 sec,
1 min, 5 min,
10 min, 30 min,
1 hr ,6 hr, 12 hr,
24 hr
(Selectable)
Check Box item
use or not use
3. The “Network” Branch
3. The “Network” Branch
Chapter 5. The “System” Root Menu Item
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(None
Selectable)
8 camera per
page
CH
Covert
AGC
Static Gain
Brightness
Contrast
Hue
(Selectable)
Check box
option on or off
By individual
camera or all
camera
(None
Selectable)
View only
Static Gain
(Selectable)
0%~100% by
increments of
5%
AGC
On
AGC Off
ID
(Selectable)
2 digit Numeric
Serial Port
Touring Mode
Reverse Control
(Selectable)
Check box
item. Select
between RS485 or RS-232
(Selectable)
Check box
item. Select
between DVR
or Camera
(Selectable)
Check box
item. Select
between Pan
or Tilt
New ID
(Selectable)
2 digit Numeric
Model
CH
(None
Selectable)
View only
(Selectable)
None, ELMO400, PelcoD,
PMA-200MF,
SAMSUNG-S,
D-max, LVCC100hm/C200
hn, NeuvicoEZ, PelcoP,
AP-87772,
LC201N, ORX1000, Lilin V2.
Baud Rate
RS-485
Parity
Stop Bit
RS-232
Baud Rate
Parity
Stop Bit
(Selectable)
1200 Bps,
2400 Bps,
4800 Bps,
9600 Bps,
19200 Bps,
38400 Bps,
115200 Bps
(Selectable)
None,
Even,
Odd
(Selectable)
1, 1.5, 2
Same
Parameters as
RS-485
Preset
Speed
Dwell Time
CH1
(Selectable)
Ch1~4,9 or 16
(Selectable)
2 Digit Numeric
with keypad
(Selectable)
1,2,3,4,or 5
(Selectable)
2 Digit Numeric
with keypad
CH
(None
Selectable)
View Only
Camera Title
(Selectable)
Alpha and
Numeric
Model
Controller ID
Serial Port
(Selectable)
None,
PSD-CJ1000,
ITC-LDRM
(Selectable)
1~16
(Selectable)
RS-232 or RS485
4. The “Camera” Branch
4. The “Camera” Branch
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All
Camera Title
Status Bar
Split Border
(Selectable)
Check Box.
For All
Checkbox – it
will control the
behavior of
Camera Title,
Status Bar,
and Split
Border
(Selectable)
Single Screen
View have
option to
change
Duration
1
4
6
8
9
13
16
Auto Loss Skip
(Selectable)
Multi Screen
View have
option to
change
Duration and
order of
cameras to
appear
(Selectable)
Check Box, on
or off
VGA
Icon
(Selectable)
800 X 600
1024 X 768
1028 X 1024
(Selectable)
Normal
VGA
Small
5. The “Display” Branch
5. The “Display” Branch
Chapter 5. The “System” Root Menu Item
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(None
Selectable)
View Only
N.Open
N.Close
(Selectable)
Check Box
either N.Open
or N.Close
All
1~4, 1~9, or 1~16
(Selectable)
All Camera or
select
individual
Camera
CH
Sensor 1~4
(None
Selectable)
View Only
Motion
Sensor
Video Loss
HDD Error
(Selectable)
Check Box
And have
option to
choose
Continue,
1~30sec
(Selectable)
1~30sec
increment by
1sec.
CH
Sensitivity
Schedule (individual)
Schedule (Global)
Area
(None
Selectable)
View Only
(Selectable)
1~10
increment by 1
(None
Selectable)
View Only
(Selectable)
Grid by per
camera
Event
Sequence
Event + Sequence
Fixed Channel
(Selectable)
May select
different dwell
time by
increments of
1sec up to
30sec
(Selectable)
May select
channel
Number and
may select
global value
for dwell time.
Motion
Sensor
Video Loss
CH
(None
Selectable)
View Only
(Selectable)
1~30sec
increment by
1sec.
Use
(Selectable)
Use or Not Use
Enables
additional
pages on
Sensor setting
6. The “Alarm” Branch
6. The “Alarm” Branch
Chapter 6. The “Search” Root Menu Item
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Year
Month
Day
hour
min
Indication Bar
(Selectable)
Only if the
recording is
available
(Selectable)
Anytime
Chapter 6. The “Search” Root Menu Item
1. The “Calendar” Search Branch
1. The “Calendar” Search Branch
Chapter 6. The “Search” Root Menu Item
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All
1~16
Month
Day
Year
Type of Event
Search
Date Range
Disk Selection
Change Pages
Event List
(Selectable)
Choose all or
individual
camera
(Selectable)
1~12
(Selectable)
1~28,29,30,31
(Selectable)
Increase or
decrease
(Selectable all
items,
individual or
none)
Motion
Video Loss
Sensor
System
(Selectable)
Click Only
(None
Selectable)
View Only
(Selectable)
Check One
Only
(Selectable)
Click Only
2. The “Event” Search Branch
2. The “Event” Search Branch
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Camera
Main Disk
Month
Day
Year
(Selectable)
One Item Only
(Selectable)
One Item Only
(Selectable)
1~12
(Selectable)
1~31
(Selectable)
4 digit year
selector
Hour
Minute
Second
First
Last
(Selectable)
2 digit 24hr
selection
(Selectable)
2 digit 00~59
selection
(None
Selectable)
MM/DD/YYY
00:00:00
indicator
3. The “Date / Time” Search Branch
3. The “Date / Time” Search Branch
Chapter 7. The “Backup” Root Menu Item
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All
Cam 1~4/9/16
Year
Month
Day
Main Disk
Hour
Min
00/00/0000 00:00
Next
00/00/0000 00:00
Mirror Disk
(Selectable)
Select or
unselect all
camera
(Selectable)
Select or
unselect
individual
camera
(Selectable)
Scroll forward
or backward 4
digit year
indicator
(Selectable)
Scroll forward
or backward 1
digit Month
indicator
(Selectable)
Date in
calendar
format
(Selectable)
Block in 1 hr
flat line grid
(Selectable)
Block in 1 Min
flat line grid
(Selectable)
Checkbox item
(Not
Selectable)
Record time
for beginning
and end
(Selectable)
Increment in 1
day
Device
Disk
Option
Device
Data
Calculation
Backup
All
Cam 1~4/9/16
(Selectable)
Select or
unselect all
camera
(Selectable)
Select or
unselect
individual
camera
(Selectable)
USB or CD
(Selectable)
Main Disk or
Mirror Disk
(Selectable)
Backup Viewer
and or Audio
Start Time
End Time
(Not
Selectable)
Record time
for beginning
and end
(Not
Selectable)
Show in MB
size
(Not
Selectable)
Show in MB
size
(Selectable)
Click to start
calculation
(Selectable)
Click to start
Backup
All
Cam 1~4/9/16
(Selectable)
Select or
unselect all
camera
(Selectable)
Select or
unselect
individual
camera
First
Last
Motion
Video Loss
Sensor
System
Log File Name
(Selectable)
Month/Day/
Year
(Selectable)
Month/Day/
Year
(Selectable)
On or Off, from
Motion, Video
Loss, Sensor,
or System, at
least one must
be selected
Backup
(Selectable)
Click to start
Backup
(Selectable)
String of alpha
and numeric
charicter
with .txt
1. Calendar, Quick and List Branch
Chapter 7. The “Backup” Root Menu Item
1. Calendar, Quick and List Branch
Chapter 8. The “ER”, “PTZ”, and “Sound” Root Menu Items
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1. Calendar, Quick and List Branch
Chapter 8. The “ER”, “PTZ”, and “Sound” Root Menu Items
The ER root menu item functions as panic recording features and only have one functional button which
is the ER button itself.
PTZ root menu item will invoke PTZ function on single channel view.
Sound root menu item will bring up a single page popup that shows audio off, audio channel 1~4 to
enable and disable and check box with Auto feature where sound input and output is operated by
hardware associated for such exists that will be automatically utilized. See below Figure 57 Audio Popup.
Figure 57 Audio Popup
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1. INFORMATION GUI
Chapter 9. Systems Section In-Depth
1. INFORMATION GUI
Graphic User Interface (GUI) for INFORMATION section under SYSTEM is as shown below.
The SYSTEM INFORMATION section page indicates what type of language is being used, remote
controller ID information, control for the mouse sensitivity, video standards MAC (media access control)
address, webcode (special unique identifier only given to our DVR units) and all versions of software and
hardware that makes up the DVR unit. This section is equivalent to “About” section of application
program.
Language
There are 10 different languages available for the DVR unit. As language field is toggled between English,
Korean, Japanese, Russian, Italian, Romanian, Bulgarian, Lithuanian, French, and Spanish you will
experience the change in GUI. We need to caution that if language you do not understand is selected
please reference this manual for the location where language item is located in system menu. For
better understanding of the layout of our GUI, refer to section 1. The “System” Branch in chapter
Chapter 5. The “System” Root Menu Item.
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Remocon ID (Remote Controller ID)
This ID setting enables to control more than two DVRs with one remote controller. Order of
configuration is first you need to select DVR to have ID that are not going to conflict with other DVR(s).
Set the ID per each DVR and match the ID for use.
Figure 58 Remote Controller ID
The default value for the ID is “00”. Change it to other value other than “00”. Let’s say that we change
the remote controller ID to “02” and then exit out of the GUI menu and save. Then point the remote
controller and press the red button labeled ID.
Figure 59 Remote Controller ID Button on remote controller
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Tow DVR with one remote
controller
Tow DVR with two remote
controller
These two IDs
must match
each other
1. INFORMATION GUI
You will see Figure 60 ID selector screen. Your ID selector screen should appear with DVR ID: 01 in our
example (figure shows 00) and you must use the directional button on the remote to configure larger
number ID field to 01 as well.
Figure 60 ID selector screen
Now you will have the ability to use that remote controller to operate this particular DVR unit.
Also you may use two remote for two spate DVR let’s say you configure one remote to last sync with
DVR ID of 01 and use the other remote only for DVR ID of 00 then these two remote now has different
ID. Our remote controller has micro controller built in and it remembers the last ID that it was assigned.
Therefore, our remote controllers have capability to be assigned ID numbers as well as DVR having spate
ID numbers for remote controller.
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NTSC countries
Canada
Chile
Costa Rica
Cuba
Dominican Republic
Ecuador
Japan
Mexico
Nicaragua
Panama
Peru
Philippine
Puerto Rico
South Korea
Taiwan
U.S.A.
1. INFORMATION GUI
Mouse Sensitivity
This feature enables user how responsive are the movement of the mouse can be when user is
operating a mouse via the USB connection provided either in front or back of the DVR unit. It only
applies to the mouse sensitivity locally to the DVR not to the remote application. Sensitivity setting has
level 1~3. Lowest level being most slow to 3 being the fastest.
Video Standard
There are two selectable standards for video NTSC or PAL. Reasons for two type of video standards are
that some countries decided to use PAL or NTSC standard for television broadcast. In CCTV environment
you must correspond to determine what type of cameras are being used and what type of display
monitor is being used. Simple rule to remember is that you should matchup equipment with one
uniform standard. If you resided in country that uses NTSC for broadcast and are using NTSC monitor,
NTSC Camera then you must choose NTSC for video standards setting for DVR unit. Even if you reside in
country that uses PAL standards some countries uses NTSC standard due to compatibility of equipments
being used. So it is very critical that you identify what types of camera, and what type of monitor will be
used for the DVR unit.
NTSC (National Television System Committee), PAL (Phase Alternating Line) are what these acronyms
mean. NTSC standards are predominantly being used in North American countries, some South
American country, and a PAL standard dominates the European countries, some South American
countries such as Argentina, Uruguay, Brazil and many part of Asia with exception to South Korea, Japan,
and Philippines.
Table 1 NTSC countries
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1. INFORMATION GUI
MAC Address
As mentioned before MAC (Media Access Control) addresses are unique to individual network card or
NIC (Network Interface Card). They are represented in six groups of two hexadecimal digits. These
address are sometimes referred as physical address or hardware address as well. Importance of MAC
address for our DVR is when users need to provide this information to network administrator. Many
reasons your network administrator will need to have MAC address but one most important reason may
be for providing adequate rules for organization’s firewall configuration or (and) for proper port
forwarding application. Often times MAC address are used to create special network rules and are
sometime given special privilege in network using MAC address. In this manual we would only discuss
applied needs of MAC address pertaining to our DVR unit. For further information regarding MAC
address please refer to guides that explain basic principles of Ethernet networking.
Webcode
This also is unique identifier that our DVR has mainly functions as special identifier that is used in DDNS
service. Our DVR unit has very easy to use DDNS features and this Webcode is very important part of
identifying DVR unit in networking and communication.
Versions
In this section there are notations for F/W Version, H/W Version, N/W Version, and UI Version. They are
Firmware, Hardware, Network, User Interface version information. These information are critical
information when troubleshooting the DVR unit or to service the DVR unit. Firmware versions indicate
type of memory resident software information that is installed in the DVR unit. Hardware version
indicates physical equipment versions that have component differences. Netware versions indicate type
of NIC cards and network controllers and UI is GUI versions.
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2. DISK MANAGER GUI
Below is the GUI for the DISK MANAGER section.
2. DISK MANAGER GUI
Figure 61 Disk Manager GUI
In this section where options for HDD there are options to see condition of all the HDD installed in the
DVR unit as well as performing format, see HDD error and current condition of HDD using S.M.A.R.T.
There are also sections showing other drives that are present. Disk 1 is primary drive that must be
installed to have proper operation of DVR unit.
Please check and perform a format operation if DVR unit is not recording, there may be HDD installed
but if HDD is not formatted then recording will not occur. Please perform format operation any time
when you do a HDD upgrade.
Adding, installing HDD and other drives
Here below illustrate how HDD must be installed in event of HDD upgrade or introducing secondary HDD.
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2. DISK MANAGER GUI
Figure 62 HDD Installation
When you mount a single hard drive, mount it to “Master HDD” as described in the picture above and
connect the power. Then, connect the SATA cable to the main board “HDD1.”
When you’d like to mount two HDDs, install “Slave HDD” as described in the picture above, connect the
power. And then, connect SATA cable to the main board “HDD2.”
Installing ODD (Optical Disk Drive)
Alternatively you may have HDD 1 and Optical Disk Drive.
Important reminder is to make sure after inserting ODD, check to see recording in HDD 2 is not enabled
and make sure that ODD is visible in disk manager section..
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2. DISK MANAGER GUI
Detach the front panel from the unit and also detach the ODD cover.
Mount the ODD to its bracket and connect the power. Then, connect the SATA cable to the ODD port.
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Figure 63 HDD 1 and HDD 2 example
Configuring HDD1 and HDD2
Set the first HDD connected to “HDD1” in the system.
2. DISK MANAGER GUI
Figure 64 Disk 1 Configuration
1. Set Main Disk or Mirror Disk.
Main Disk or Mirror Disk option will be available.
Main Disk is used for single disk operation or 2 HDD that will use its maximum volume capacity.
At least HDD1 must be set to Main Disk (Single HDD).
With HDD1 and HDD2 installed both HDD1 and HDD2 must be formatted upon 1st time
operation.
Mirror Disk option must be chosen if HDD 1 is replicated to HDD 2.
When Mirror Disk option is set and has data corruption or HDD failure HDD2 has replicated
information of HDD1.
2. Format: Format the HDD
HDD must be formatted when new disk is introduced.
HDD must be formatted when disk is from different DVR unit.
HDD format is recommended when disk is pulled out and reintroduced to DVR unit.
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2. DISK MANAGER GUI
3. Capacity: Used capacity/ Total HDD capacity (Ex : 0 / 238080 MB)
Capacity indicator depicts capacity in percentage and actual files size in mega byte.
CD / DVD RW
If the ODD is mounted, V(Check) is displayed. And if not, “Ø” is displayed.
Overwrite
When the entire HDD volume is consumed, the saved data will be erased as much as
new data entered. (V: Overwrite, Ø: No overwrite)
Auto Delete
Maintain the data during the designated period while automatically deleting the data saved
previously. (Selection Range : Not use, Able to set up to 120 days)
Error List
When there is an error for the HDD such as Read, Write, Connection status and HDD recognition,
the date is saved. You can select the Delete button to erase the data.
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2. DISK MANAGER GUI
S.M.A.R.T(Disk Management)
Display the HDD temperature. If the temperature rises to the designated degree, DVR omits audible
alert as well as creates an event that may be notified.
Temperature setting range: Not use, 10’C, 20’C, 30’C, 40’C, 50’C, 60’C, 70’C, 80’C, 90’C
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3. DEFAULT SETTING GUI
3. DEFAULT SETTING GUI
If you ever need to revert to a factory default values of some or all information you have an option to
choose between “Default Setting” or “Factory Default” button.
Differences between two buttons are that;
Default Setting : Reset all the settings except the critical settings such as Network, Password. in the
menu to their default values.
Factory Setting : Reset all the settings in the menu to their default values.
Figure 65 Default Setting
When these default settings are required are when you perform a hardware upgrade or firmware
upgrade. Sometimes these upgrades are not required to have default settings applied but some
occasions it will be best to perform it and reconfigure the parameters according to guidelines of support
representative or technician.
Default setting operation are recommended on following situation;
1. Operating the device for the 1st time. (even though manufacturer may have best guessed possible
user environment it is best practice to revert to default and start configuring to users environment)
2. When products is moved to different facility or sent to different time zone.
3. When multiple users access the DVR unit and have administrator rights among the users where you
are not sure of the changes implemented on the DVR unit.
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3. DEFAULT SETTING GUI
4. TIME / DATE GUI
In this section of GUI page you can perform operation to change time and date. It is recommended that
you perform this operation when you first receive your unit for deployment and is installed in physical
location of DVR unit placement. Having the proper time and date information is very critical when DVR’s
recorded information be presented as evidence to event recorded on the device. You must also be
mindful of each regional rules of day light savings time configuration.
Configuring Year/Month/Day
You can select the display type per country.
• ASIA : Year/ Month/ Day → (Ex) 2006/05/31
• US : Month/ Date/ Year → (Ex) 05/31/2006
• EURO : Date/ Month/ Year → (Ex) 31/05/2006
Figure 66 Time Date GUI
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3. DEFAULT SETTING GUI
Configuring Date & Time
Set the current date and time.
Set the time and press “Apply”. And then check the popup message and select “Yes.”
Figure 67 Confirmation of date and time change
This message in Figure 67 Confirmation of date and time change appears when there exist some data in
HDD that has different time than what you are changing to.
Consequences are;
• If you change the time from 3pm to 4pm, when searching, the 4pm video is played after the 3pm
video is played.
• If you change the time from 3pm to 2pm, when searching, the 2pm video is played after the 3pm
video is played.
Configuring Daylight Saving Time
You can set time to one hour before for certain period of time in the summer
(example)
Figure 68 Daylight Saving Time
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3. DEFAULT SETTING GUI
Above setting is started from 12:00, Sunday of the last week in July and ended at 00:00,
Monday of the 3th week in August.
Configuring Time Server
It is used to keep the system time constant. It synchronizes the time through the selected time
interval and the server.
• Time Server : Enter the time server URL or IP
• Sync Cycle : Set the sync cycle with the time server
• GMT : Set the standard time zone
• Test : Check the operation status of the time server
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4. UPGRADE GUI
4. UPGRADE GUI
In this section of GUI page, you will need to introduce the USB media with valid firmware update file and
this GUI will show file name similar to Figure 69 UPGRAD GUI.
Figure 69 UPGRAD GUI
Save the firmware to the USB Memory Stick and insert it into the USB port of a DVR. Then the file list
stored in the memory stick is displayed. Select the relevant firmware file and click the Upgrade tap.
Figure 70 Firmware to USB memory
It may take a minute or a minute & 30 seconds depending on the firmware. Please wait until rebooting is
finished. Do not unplug or take out the USB memory stick during the upgrade. Otherwise, it could be the
cause of the product failure.
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5. CONFIGURATION GUI
5. CONFIGURATION GUI
You can archive the system configuration file to USB memory stick or restore the previous system
configuration from the archived file.
Figure 71 Configuration GUI
Configuration Download
Insert the USB memory stick to DVR unit and configuration file may be down save to USB memory stick.
You will se configuration file similar to below Figure 72 Configuration Backup Button.
Figure 72 Configuration Backup Button
Then make sure give enough time to have configuration file to be written to USB memory stick.
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Figure 73 Save configuration file to USB memory
Now as seen on Figure 73 Save configuration file to USB memory configuration file.
Configuration Upload
Take the USB memory stick to DVR unit, you should have already prepared a memory stick with proper
configuration on memory stick. Then apply the upload as you see the upload section appears with file
name.
Figure 74 Memory Stick with configuration file
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6. PASSWORD GUI
6. PASSWORD GUI
This GUI section you can change details for user information, login, authority, and network camera view
authority. There are 8 users accounts in our DVR, they are “admin”, “user1”, “user2”, “user3”, “user4”,
“user5”, “user6”, and “user7”. They all have default password of “11111111”, and are strongly
recommended to be changed. These login accounts are needed when you remotely connect to the DVR
and as well as performing password protected function such as HDD format, user authority and other
critical operations for DVR.
Figure 75 PASSWORD GUI
Configuring User ID
You can register as many as eight system users and they are “admin”, “user1”, “user2”, “user3”,
“user4”, “user5”, “user6”, and “user7”.
This is the list of IDs being registered. If you want to edit, select the list and you can move on to
“change” menu.
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6. PASSWORD GUI
Modifying User Information
You can modify information of selected ID (account).
Figure 76 Modify Section for User Information
• ID : Displays ID selected through the list. If you want to change, select and enter through virtual
keyboard. You can enter as many as eight character alphanumeric value.
• User Group : The authority is allocated per each group. They may be assigned to users, so it will be
easier to configure and easier to group.
Admin : Able to use all functions.
Power User : Able to use the setup, search and backup function.
User : A user can select the authority range.
• Password: Enter up to eight numbers. 11111111 is the default password.
Configuring User Authority
Select the authorities for the selected User ID.
Figure 77 User Authority
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6. PASSWORD GUI
• All : Allows full authority.
• Configuration : Allows to set the DVR.
• Search : Allows to search.
• Back up : Allows to backup.
• Hard Disk : Allows to set the HDD such as Overwrite, Auto Delete, etc.
• Record Key : Allows to operate the Schedule Record or Emergency Record.
• PTZ Control : Allows to control the PTZ.
Configuring Network Covert
When you choose camera to be hidden, selected camera images are not displayed when it is
monitored remotely.
Figure 78 Network Covert User Configuration
You can use the first tick box for “Apply All” or “Cancel All”.
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7. BUTTON SETTING GUI
7. BUTTON SETTING GUI
Button setting GUI is used to control the audible beep, autokey lock and emergency lock.
Figure 79 BUTTON SETTING GUI
Configuration of audible beep
If it is selected, the DVR beeps on every button press in the front panel.
( : Beep, : No Beep)
Configuration of Auto Key Lock
If the selected time is passed, the system is locked automatically.
Even if the system is locked, you can select the channel, split screen and sequence viewing. But you
have to log on to the system for the operation of other functions.
(If the system is locked, the Icon is changed like the picture above)
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7. BUTTON SETTING GUI
Configuration of Emergency Lock
This setting locks the emergency recording so that the emergency recording isn’t available. In case
a user keeps the emergency recording on, it could overuse the HDD or overwrite the existing data.
So, you can lock the emergency recording to prevent the problem.
( : Emergency recording isn’t available, : Emergency recording is available )
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1. Compression, Resolution, Quality, and Speed of Video
Chapter 10. Record Section In-Depth
In this section we will cover all aspects of record configuration, and how it effects the DVR’s
performance, storage capacity, recorded image quality and frames per second of recorded video.
1. Compression, Resolution, Quality, and Speed of Video
Video Compression
This DVR is using the H.264 compression, compression used to compact the size of the video recording
that are save to the HDD. The H.264 compression is currently being used to stream HD video in
broadcast industry and is being widely accepted as industry standard in compression. Compare to older
compression types, H.264 compression uses more complex algorithms to compress video therefore even
the TCP/IP streaming videos are adapting this H.264 compression. Compression option is not selectable,
yet it is important to understand that this DVR is using the best compression available at the time of
product creation.
Video Resolution
Our DVR currently support 3 types of video resolution possible for recording and they are resolution
measuring at 720 pixels by 480 pixels, 720 pixels by 240 pixels, and 360 pixels by 240 pixels in NTSC
format. In PAL format they are 720 pixels by 576 pixels, 720 pixels by 288 pixels, and 360 pixels by 288
pixels. Often they are referenced and marked 720X480 or D1 resolution, 720X240 or 2CIF resolution,
360X240 or CIF resolution for NTSC. Respectively in PAL standard they are referenced as 720X576 or D1
resolution, 720X288 or 2CIF resolution, 360X288 or CIF resolution.
There are two selectable standards for video NTSC or PAL. Reasons for two type of video standards are
that some countries decided to use PAL or NTSC standard for television broadcast. In CCTV environment
you must correspond to determine what type of cameras are being used and what type of display
monitor is being used. Simple rule to remember is that you should matchup equipment with one
uniform standard. If you resided in country that uses NTSC for broadcast and are using NTSC monitor,
NTSC Camera then you must choose NTSC for video standards setting for DVR unit. Even if you reside in
country that uses PAL standards some countries uses NTSC standard due to compatibility of equipments
being used. So it is very critical that you identify what types of camera, and what type of monitor will be
used for the DVR unit.
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NTSC Resolution
“Lowest” setting per
image in kilo byte
“Low” setting per
image in kilo byte
“Normal” setting per
image in kilo byte
“High” setting per
image in kilo byte
“Highest” setting per
image in kilo byte
720X480 (D1)
4.34 kb
5.50 kb
6.65 kb
8.90 kb
11.15 kb
720X240 (2CIF)
2.00 kb
2.70 kb
3.36 kb
4.10 kb
4.66 kb
360X240 (CIF)
1.12 kb
1.45 kb
1.71 kb
2.30 kb
2.83 kb
1. Compression, Resolution, Quality, and Speed of Video
Video Quality
On our DVR there are 5 levels of video quality. They are marked “Lowest”, “Low”, “Normal”, “High” and
“Highest”. Since all H.264 images are compressed from its original images this 5 step of level dictates
how much compression will be applied to each individual images being recorded. If you are configuring
“Lowest” setting, then you are telling the DVR to use high compression level for each individual image.
That means that high compression will yield the smallest data size but will provide the lowest detailed
images among 5 levels of video quality. Here are reference files sizes for each image quality in terms of
NTSC resolution. These figures may differ depending on complexity of background and patterns being
watched by each individual camera because H.264 compression’s performances also are impacted
between complex and simple patterns.
Table 2 Data size - Image Quality by Resolution
It is recommended that you try all possible resolution setting and image quality settings before finding
most proper image quality before committing recording setting. Be cautious, as higher the image
quality setting larger the file size, ultimately shortening number of days of recording.
Speed of Video
Speed of images are represented in frames per second calculation. Our DVR may record video in 1, 2, 3,
5, 6, 7.5, 10, 15 and 30 frames per second configuration. If recording is configured to be set on 30fps
that represents that for every second there will be 30 images recorded. In our DVR there are some
limitations on how much frames may be recorded by channel type of our DVR.
For 4 channel DVR;
You may have all 4 cameras recording in 1, 2, 3, 5, 6, 7.5, 10, 15 and 30 frames per second at
360X240, 720X240, and 720X480 resolution.
For 9 channel DVR;
You can have 360X240 recording in 1, 2, 3, 5, 6, 7.5, 10, 15 and 30 frames per second.
You can have 720X240 recording in 1, 2, 3, 5, 6, 7.5, 10, and 15 frames per second all across or
have 8 cameras recording at 1, 2, 3, 5, 6, 7.5, 10, 15 and 30 frames per second.
You can have 720X480 recording in 1, 2, 3, 5, 6, 7.5, and 10 frames per second all across or have
8 cameras recording at 1, 2, 3, 5, 6, 7.5, 10, and 15 frames per second.
For 16 channel DVR;
You can have 360X240 recording in 1, 2, 3, 5, 6, 7.5, 10, 15 and 30 frames per second.
You can have 720X240 recording in 1, 2, 3, 5, 6, 7.5, 10, and 15 frames per second.
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You can have 720X480 recording in 1, 2, 3, 5, 6, and 7.5 frames per second.
For 16 channel DVR combination example;
You can have 1 camera recording at 720X480 recording 15 frames per second.
You can have 2 cameras recording 720X240 15 frames per second.
You can have 2 cameras recording 360X240 15 frames per second.
You can have rest of the camera 360X240 recording 15 frames per second.
As you could see from the above example you may mix and match configuration to obtain best scenario
applicable for your situation.
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Resolution
1 camera @
Lowest @
30fps @
1 hour
1 camera @
Low @
30fps @
1 hour
1 camera @
Normal@
30fps @
1 hour
1 camera @
High@
30fps @
1 hour
1 camera @
Highest@
30fps @
1 hour
360X240
119 MB
153 MB
181 MB
243 MB
299 MB
720X240
211 MB
285 MB
355 MB
433 MB
492 MB
720X480
485 MB
581 MB
702 MB
939 MB
1176 MB
Resolution
4 camera @
Lowest @
30fps @
500 GB HDD
4 camera @
Low @
30fps @
500 GB HDD
4 camera @
Normal@
30fps @
500 GB HDD
4 camera @
High@
30fps @
500 GB HDD
4 camera @
Highest@
30fps @
500 GB HDD
360X240
45 days 3 hrs
34 days 21 hrs
29 days 13 hrs
21 days 23 hrs
17 days 20 hrs
720X240
25 days 6 hrs
18 days 17 hrs
15 days 1 hrs
12 days 8 hrs
10 days 20 hrs
720X480
11 days 15 hrs
9 days 4 hrs
7 days 14 hrs
5 days 16 hrs
4 days 12 hrs
Resolution
9 camera @
Lowest @
500 GB HDD
9 camera @
Low @
500 GB HDD
9 camera @
Normal@
500 GB HDD
9 camera @
High@
500 GB HDD
9 camera @
Highest@
500 GB HDD
360X240 @ 30fps
20 days 1 hrs
15 days 11 hrs
13 days 3 hrs
9 days 18 hrs
7 days 22 hrs
720X240 @ 15 fps
22 days 6 hrs
16 days 15 hrs
13 days 9 hrs
10 days 23 hrs
9 days 15 hrs
720X480 @ 10 fps
15 days 12 hrs
12 days 6 hrs
10 days 3 hrs
7 days 13 hrs
6 days 1 hrs
Resolution
16 camera @
Lowest @
500 GB HDD
16 camera @
Low @
500 GB HDD
16 camera @
Normal@
500 GB HDD
16 camera @
High@
500 GB HDD
16 camera @
Highest@
500 GB HDD
360X240 @ 30fps
11 days 6 hrs
8 days 17 hrs
7 days 9 hrs
5 days 11 hrs
4 days 11 hrs
720X240 @ 15 fps
12 days 15 hrs
9 days 8 hrs
7 days 14 hrs
6 days 4 hrs
5 days 10 hrs
720X480 @ 7.5 fps
11 days 15 hrs
9 days 4 hrs
7 days 12 hrs
5 days 16 hrs
4 days 12 hrs
2. Calculating Storage Required
2. Calculating Storage Required
As you have had an opportunity to review compression, resolution, quality, and speed of video, all these
factors are needed to intelligently calculate proper storage amount needed for each DVR unit or best
configure each video. Here is a simple mathematical formula for your convenience.
HDD Size Per Day by each Camera = number of frames per second X number of seconds in a day (1Day =
60X60X24) X size of image in bytes (see Table 2 Data size - Image Quality by Resolution on page 92).
With above formula here are some reference figures
Table 3 30fps by one camera each hour
Table 4 4ch DVR 500GB by each resolution
Table 5 9ch DVR 500GB by Resolution with max possible frame rate
These tables represent relative calculation at continuous recording configuration.
Table 6 16ch DVR 500GB by Resolution with max possible frame rate
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Resolution
Lowest
Low
Normal
High
Highest
500 Giga Byte / Recording Continuous
360X240 @ 30 fps
45 days 3 hrs
34 days 20 hrs
29 days 13 hrs
21 days 23 hrs
17 days 20 hrs
720X240 @ 30 fps
25 days 6 hrs
18 days 17 hrs
15 days 1 hrs
12 days 8 hrs
10 days 20 hrs
720X480 @ 30 fps
11 days 15 hrs
9 days 4 hrs
7 days 14 hrs
5 days 16 hrs
4 days 12 hrs
500 Giga Byte / On Motion (Considering there is only 35% of recording due to motion)
360X240 @ 30 fps
128 days 23 hrs
99 days 15 hrs
84 days 11 hrs
62 days 19 hrs
51 days 1 hrs
720X240 @ 30 fps
72 days 5 hrs
53 days 12 hrs
42 days 23 hrs
35 days 5 hrs
31 days 0 hrs
720X480 @ 30 fps
33 days 6 hrs
26 days 6 hrs
21 days 17 hrs
16 days 5 hrs
12 days 22 hrs
1 Tera Byte / Recording Continuous
360X240 @ 30 fps
92 days 11 hrs
71 days 10 hrs
60 days 13 hrs
45 days 0 hrs
36 days 14 hrs
720X240 @ 30 fps
51 days 18 hrs
38 days 8 hrs
30 days 19 hrs
25 days 6 hrs
22 days 5 hrs
720X480 @ 30 fps
23 days 20 hrs
18 days 19 hrs
15 days 13 hrs
11 days 15 hrs
9 days 6 hrs
1 Tera Byte / On Motion (Considering there is only 35% of recording due to motion)
360X240 @ 30 fps
264 days 4 hrs
204 days 1 hrs
173 days 0 hrs
128 days 15 hrs
104 days 13 hrs
720X240 @ 30 fps
147 days 22 hrs
109 days 14 hrs
88 days 1 hrs
72 days 4 hrs
63 days 11 hrs
720X480 @ 30 fps
68 days 4 hrs
53 days 19 hrs
44 days 11 hrs
33 days 5 hrs
26 days 12 hrs
6 Tera Byte (2X 3TB HDD) / Recording Continuous
360X240 @ 30 fps
554 days 19 hrs
428 days 12 hrs
363 days 9 hrs
270 days 3 hrs
219 days 13 hrs
720X240 @ 30 fps
310 days 16 hrs
230 days 3 hrs
184 days 22 hrs
151 days 13 hrs
133 days 8 hrs
720X480 @ 30 fps
143 days 4 hrs
112 days 23 hrs
93 days 10 hrs
69 days 19 hrs
55 days 17 hrs
6 Tera Byte (2X 3TB HDD) / On Motion (Considering there is only 35% of recording due to motion)
360X240 @ 30fps
1585 days 3 hrs
1224 days 9 hrs
1038 days 5 hrs
771 days 21 hrs
627 days 8 hrs
720X240 @ 30 fps
887 days 16 hrs
657 days 13 hrs
528 days 9 hrs
433 days 0 hrs
380 days 23 hrs
720X480 @ 30 fps
409 days 1 hrs
322 days 19 hrs
266 days 23 hrs
199 days 11 hrs
159 days 5 hrs
2. Calculating Storage Required
4 Channel DVR Storage Reference Chart
Here are some examples of easy to reference chart for 4ch DVR. Motion recording results may vary
depending on actual circumstances of how DVR is program to record. Such impacting variables are how
much motion will each camera will be recording and how sensitive motion detection areas are.
*Above table is provided only as a guide not as guarantee.
Table 7 4ch DVR HDD Reference
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Lowest
Low
Normal
High
Highest
500 Giga Byte / Recording Continuous
360X240 @ 30 fps
20 days 1 hrs
15 days 11 hrs
13 days 3 hrs
9 days 18 hrs
7 days 22 hrs
720X240 @ 15 fps
22 days 11 hrs
16 days 15 hrs
13 days 9 hrs
10 days 23 hrs
9 days 15 hrs
720X480 @ 10 fps
15 days 12 hrs
12 days 6 hrs
10 days 3 hrs
7 days 13 hrs
6 days 1 hrs
500 Giga Byte / On Motion (Considering there is only 35% of recording due to motion)
360X240 @ 30 fps
57 days 7 hrs
44 days 6 hrs
37 days 13 hrs
27 days 22 hrs
22 days 16 hrs
720X240 @ 15 fps
64 days 5 hrs
47 days 13 hrs
38 days 5 hrs
31 days 7 hrs
27 days 13 hrs
720X480 @ 10 fps
44 days 9 hrs
35 days 0 hrs
28 days 23 hrs
21 days 15 hrs
17 days 6 hrs
1 Tera Byte / Recording Continuous
360X240 @ 30 fps
41 days 2 hrs
31 days 17 hrs
26 days 22 hrs
20 days 0 hrs
16 days 6 hrs
720X240 @ 15 fps
46 days 0 hrs
34 days 2 hrs
27 days 9 hrs
22 days 10 hrs
19 days 18 hrs
720X480 @ 10 fps
31 days 19 hrs
25 days 2 hrs
20 days 18 hrs
15 days 12 hrs
12 days 9 hrs
1 Tera Byte / On Motion (Considering there is only 35% of recording due to motion)
360X240 @ 30 fps
117 days 10 hrs
90 days 16 hrs
76 days 21 hrs
57 days 4 hrs
46 days 11 hrs
720X240 @ 15 fps
131 days 12 hrs
97 days 9 hrs
78 days 6 hrs
64 days 3 hrs
56 days 10 hrs
720X480 @ 10 fps
90 days 21 hrs
71 days 17 hrs
59 days 7 hrs
44 days 7 hrs
35 days 9 hrs
6 Tera Byte (2X 3TB HDD) / Recording Continuous
360X240 @ 30 fps
246 days 13 hrs
190 days 11 hrs
161 days 12 hrs
120 days 1 hrs
97 days 14 hrs
720X240 @ 15 fps
276 days 4 hrs
204 days 13 hrs
164 days 9 hrs
134 days 17 hrs
118 days 12 hrs
720X480 @ 10 fps
190 days 21 hrs
150 days 15 hrs
124 days 14 hrs
93 days 2 hrs
74 days 7 hrs
6 Tera Byte (2X 3TB HDD) / On Motion (Considering there is only 35% of recording due to motion)
360X240 @ 30 fps
704 days 12 hrs
544 days 4 hrs
461 days 10 hrs
343 days 1 hrs
278 days 19 hrs
720X240 @ 15 fps
789 days 1 hrs
584 days 11 hrs
469 days 16 hrs
384 days 21 hrs
338 days 15 hrs
720X480 @ 10 fps
545 days 10 hrs
430 days 9 hrs
355 days 23 hrs
265 days 23 hrs
212 days 7 hrs
2. Calculating Storage Required
9 Channel DVR Storage Reference Chart
Here are some examples of easy to reference chart for 9ch DVR. Special characteristic of 9 Channel DVR
is that recording storages are shared between 9 channels not 8 channels, if it was 8 channels it may have
been possible to have 30 fps all across even at 720X240. That is the reason for having this chart
calculating its maximum frame rate at CIF 30fps, 2CIF 15fps and D1 at 10fps.
*Above table is provided only as a guide not as guarantee.
Table 8 9ch DVR HDD reference
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Lowest
Low
Normal
High
Highest
500 Giga Byte / Recording Continuous
360X240 @ 30 fps
11 days 6 hrs
8 days 17 hrs
7 days 9 hrs
5 days 11 hrs
4 days 11 hrs
720X240 @ 15 fps
12 days 15 hrs
9 days 8 hrs
7 days 12 hrs
6 days 4 hrs
5 days 10 hrs
720X480 @ 7.5 fps
11 days 15 hrs
9 days 4 hrs
7 days 14 hrs
5 days 16 hrs
4 days 12 hrs
500 Giga Byte / On Motion (Considering there is only 35% of recording due to motion)
360X240 @ 30 fps
32 days 5 hrs
24 days 21 hrs
21 days 2 hrs
15 days 16 hrs
12 days 18 hrs
720X240 @ 15 fps
36 days 2 hrs
26 days 18 hrs
21 days 11 hrs
17 days 14 hrs
15 days 12 hrs
720X480 @ 7.5 fps
33 days 6 hrs
26 days 6 hrs
21 days 17 hrs
16 days 5 hrs
12 days 22 hrs
1 Tera Byte / Recording Continuous
360X240 @ 30 fps
23 days 2 hrs
17 days 20 hrs
15 days 3 hrs
11 days 6 hrs
9 days 3 hrs
720X240 @ 15 fps
25 days 21 hrs
19 days 4 hrs
15 days 9 hrs
12 days 15 hrs
11 days 2 hrs
720X480 @ 7.5 fps
23 days 20 hrs
18 days 19 hrs
15 days 13 hrs
11 days 15 hrs
9 days 6 hrs
1 Tera Byte / On Motion (Considering there is only 35% of recording due to motion)
360X240 @ 30 fps
66 days 1 hrs
51 days 0 hrs
43 days 6 hrs
32 days 3 hrs
26 days 3 hrs
720X240 @ 15 fps
73 days 23 hrs
54 days 19 hrs
44 days 0 hrs
36 days 2 hrs
31 days 17 hrs
720X480 @ 7.5 fps
68 days 4 hrs
53 days 19 hrs
44 days 11 hrs
33 days 5 hrs
26 days 12 hrs
6 Tera Byte (2X 3TB HDD) / Recording Continuous
360X240 @ 30 fps
138 days 16 hrs
107 days 3 hrs
90 days 20 hrs
67 days 12 hrs
54 days 21 hrs
720X240 @ 15 fps
155 days 8 hrs
115 days 1 hrs
92 days 11 hrs
75 days 18 hrs
66 days 16 hrs
720X480 @ 7.5 fps
143 days 4 hrs
112 days 23 hrs
93 days 10 hrs
69 days 19 hrs
55 days 17 hrs
6 Tera Byte (2X 3TB HDD) / On Motion (Considering there is only 35% of recording due to motion)
360X240 @ 30 fps
396 days 6 hrs
306 days 2 hrs
259 days 13 hrs
192 days 23 hrs
156 days 20 hrs
720X240 @ 15 fps
443 days 20 hrs
328 days 18 hrs
264 days 4 hrs
216 days 12 hrs
190 days 11 hrs
720X480 @ 7.5 fps
409 days 1 hrs
322 days 19 hrs
266 days 23 hrs
199 days 11 hrs
159 days 5 hrs
2. Calculating Storage Required
16 Channel DVR Storage Reference Chart
Here are some examples of easy to reference chart for 16ch DVR.
*Above table is provided only as a guide not as guarantee.
Table 9 16ch DVR HDD reference
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3. EVENT RECORDING GUI
3. EVENT RECORDING GUI
In this section of GUI you can set the Resolution, Frame and Event, etc. necessary to recording.
Configuring Pre Recording
When an event is triggered, this setting enables pre-recording around 1 to 5 seconds earlier.
The pre-recording time is variable depending on the resolution and frame setting. It would be
longer if the low resolution and frame are set. And the longest pre-recording time is 5 seconds.
Configuring Event Recording
This setting enables the event recording previously set when an event is triggered.
In the center of the EVENT RECORING GUI you will see the selectable area where you could choose
camera, resolution, fps, image quality, post record configuration and event selector.
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Figure 80 Recording Configuration
① Camera selector (Global or individual)
Here in this camera icon you may select to use it or not use it. Below
3. EVENT RECORDING GUI
(Not Used) (Use)
② Resolution, Speed (fps), Image quality, Post record configuration
These selectable variables are possible option configuration for continuous recording setup.
Here you can set the resolution, frame, quality, post recording and audio independently.
• Resolution: Select the size of recording image
Selection ranges are 720X480, 720X240, 360X240 for NTSC and for PAL 720X576, 720X288, 360X288
• fps section: Select how may frames per second that each camera will record.
If you see on the top of this section column you will see a number marked similar to following
indication
It is representing that base of 480 fps all combined configuration of fps selection is within the
boundaries of 480 fps or not. It is shown numerically and if combination of fps exceeds it will be
marked in red number.
480 fps base means that if there are 16 cameras with 360X240 resolution each recording at 30 fps
then total fps capable of DVR is 480 fps combined. Then if one camera is set to 720X240 at 15 fps or
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4. SCHEDULE RECORDING GUI
720X480 at 7.5 fps those are equivalent to 360X240 resolutions at 30 fps. So if you set 720X480 at
30 fps then it is equivalent to 360X240 at 120 fps so just on camera configuration of 720X480 at 30
fps you will change the fps indicator to “120/480”
• Quality: Select the quality of recording image. There are five quality levels to select. The
higher the picture quality is, the bigger the data size is. (Lowest < Low < Normal < high <
Highest)
• Post recording: After the event is triggered, set the period of time to continue the recording.
(Range: From 10 to 300 seconds)
③Resolution, Speed (fps), Image quality, Post record configuration especially for those that are applied
to event such as motion or alarm events. If an event is triggered in the middle of continuous
recording, the recording mode is switched into event recording. And if the event is finished, it
returns to the continuous recording mode.
• The setup for resolution, quality and post recording are same with the setting on
Continuous recording
• Select the event: When an event is triggered, the event recording previously set is started.
(Unselected Sensor – Grey) (Selected Sensor – Orange)
(Unselected Motion – Grey) (Selected Motion – Blue)
4. SCHEDULE RECORDING GUI
You can schedule the recording time per time or channel or day of the week or holidays. As it also
provide the event recording by the motion and sensor. When the schedule recording is in operation, “SR”
is displayed like the picture as below.
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