CPcam CPD537, CPD535, CPD531 User Manual

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

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

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

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

1.3 Specifications...................................................................................................................................................2

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

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

2.1 Front Panel ......................................................................................................................................................4

2.2 Rear Panel.......................................................................................................................................................6

3. CONNECTIONS AND SETUP (Take 16CH DVR as an example).......................................................... 8

3.1 HDD Installation...............................................................................................................................................8

3.2 Camera Connection.......................................................................................................................................10

3.2.1 Normal Camera Connection ................................................................................................................10

3.2.2 PTZ Camera Connection .....................................................................................................................10

3.3 External Device Connections (Optional) ........................................................................................................11

3.3.1 VGA Converter Connection ................................................................................................................. 11

3.3.2 Independent Disk Array Connection ....................................................................................................12

3.3.3 Connect PTZ Camera and DVR with Keyboard Controller ..................................................................12

3.3 Power Setup ..................................................................................................................................................15

3.4 Date and Time Setting ...................................................................................................................................15

3.5 Password Setting...........................................................................................................................................15

4. BASIC OPERATION (Take 16CH DVR as an example)....................................................................... 16

4.1 Live Page.......................................................................................................................................................16

4.2 Recording ......................................................................................................................................................16

4.3 Playback ........................................................................................................................................................17

4.4 Key Lock and Unlock .....................................................................................................................................17

4.5 Upgrade.........................................................................................................................................................18

4.6 Search ...........................................................................................................................................................18

4.7 Audio Backup and Playback ..........................................................................................................................19

4.8 PTZ Camera Control......................................................................................................................................19

5. MAIN MENU ........................................................................................................................... 20

5.1 Menu Configuration .......................................................................................................................................20

5.2 Menu Operation Instruction............................................................................................................................20

6. QUICK START MENU ............................................................................................................ 21

6.1 Status.............................................................................................................................................................21

6.2 Manual Record ..............................................................................................................................................22

6.3 Timer..............................................................................................................................................................23

6.4 Date ...............................................................................................................................................................24

7. ADVANCED MENU (Take 16CH DVR as an example) ........................................................................ 26

7.1 Advanced Configuration.................................................................................................................................26

7.1.1 Camera................................................................................................................................................26

7.1.2 Detection .............................................................................................................................................27

7.1.3 Alert .....................................................................................................................................................28

7.1.4 Network ...............................................................................................................................................29

7.1.5 Display.................................................................................................................................................31

7.1.6 Record .................................................................................................................................................32

7.1.7 Remote ................................................................................................................................................33

7.2 System Info....................................................................................................................................................34

7.3 Event Info.......................................................................................................................................................35

7.3.1 Quick Search .......................................................................................................................................35

7.3.2 HDD Info..............................................................................................................................................35

7.3.3 Event Log ............................................................................................................................................36

7.4 Backup...........................................................................................................................................................36

7.4.1 USB BACKUP .....................................................................................................................................37

7.4.2 DISK BACKUP (Optional)....................................................................................................................38

8. REMOTE OPERATION (Take 16CH DVR as an example) .................................................................. 39

8.1 Supplied Licensed Software AP.....................................................................................................................39

8.1.1 Installation & Network Connection .......................................................................................................39

8.1.2 General AP Operation..........................................................................................................................40

Record...................................................................................................................................................40

Playback................................................................................................................................................41

Network Backup ....................................................................................................................................42

8.1.3 AP Control Panel .................................................................................................................................42

8.1.4 AP Functions........................................................................................................................................43

Image Display........................................................................................................................................43

Address Book ........................................................................................................................................44

Miscellaneous Control ...........................................................................................................................45

Information ............................................................................................................................................65

DVR Control ..........................................................................................................................................66

8.2 IE Web Browser.............................................................................................................................................68

8.3 QuickTime Player...........................................................................................................................................70

APPENDIX 1 PIN CONFIGURATION ........................................................................................ 71

APPENDIX 2 COMPATIBLE USB FLASH DRIVE BRAND....................................................... 74

APPENDIX 3 COMPATIBLE HDD BRAND................................................................................ 75

APPENDIX 4 TROUBLESHOOTING ......................................................................................... 76

APPENDIX 5 DEFAULT VALUE ................................................................................................ 77

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1. OVERVIEW

1.1 Product Description

This MPEG4 DVR model can accommodate up to 3 HDDs, or accommodate 2 HDDs and connect 1 independent

disk array depending on your needs (16CH & 8CH only). To quickly backup, a DVR writer (optional) and USB interface

are built in for your choices except for network backup. Besides, this MPEG4 DVR has many advanced features, such

as remote independent operation, R.E.T.R. (remote event trigger recording) and graphical multilingual OSD.

1.2 Features

 MPEG4 Technology

‧ MPEG4 Compression format providing crystal clear images with real time performance

‧ MPEG4 web transmitting for faster transmission and clearer images via network

 Graphical and Multilingual OSD Interface

 Remote Independent Operation

‧ Allows single-channel viewing of live displays without changing display settings on the licensed software AP provided

 Intelligent Motion Trigger Recording

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

‧ Activates event recording automatically when alarm is triggered, and send alerts with images to designated e-mails / FTP

address

‧ Customizable security settings are achieved with the advanced motion detection, the scheduled motion detection recording

(with 4 individually adjustable parameters), and the quick search function

‧ Supports pre-alarm recording (8MB)

 Huge Storage Capacity (Up to 1.5TB storage capacity)

‧ Up to 3 HDDs or 2 HDDs + independent disk array (16CH & 8CH only).

 Excellent CIF Image Quality and Performance

‧ The CIF image quality is highly improved for more clear and detailed image

 Multiplex operation

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

 Backup function

‧ Supports DVD writer (optional), USB 2.0 flash drive and network backup

 Remote surveillance

‧ Supports remote surveillance up to 5 users simultaneously via the licensed software AP & IE web browser

 Free upgrade to advanced functions

‧ Allows you to upgrade DVR functions without any charges

 Covert recording

‧ Blank screen replaces live displays to achieve covert recording

 A/V support

‧ 16CH & 8CH: Supports 4 audio-in, 2 audio-out to record sounds / 4CH: Supports 1 audio-in, 1 audio-out to record sounds

‧ Supports VGA output to monitor (optional)

 General

‧ Supports IR remote control, PTZ camera operations through RS-485, and PTZ Hot Point function

‧ Supports system auto recovery after power reconnected and auto video system detection (NTSC / PAL)

‧ Ensures the authentication of recorded images with watermark function

‧ Supports TCP/IP, PPPOE, DHCP and DDNS network connection

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1.3 Specifications

MODEL 16CH 8CH 4CH

Video System NTSC / PAL (auto detection) Video Compression Format MPEG4 Video Input (Composite video signal 1 Vp-p 75 BNC) 16 Channels 8 Channels 4 Channels Video Loop Output (Composite video signal 1 Vp-p 75 BNC) 16 Channels 8 Channels 4 Channels

Video Output

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

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

Maximum Recording Rate (Frame)

720×480 pixels with 120 IPS

<NTSC> / 720×576 pixels

with 100 IPS <PAL>

720×480 pixels with 60 IPS

<NTSC> / 720×576 pixels

with 50 IPS <PAL>

720×480 pixels with 30 IPS

<NTSC> / 720×576 pixels

with 25 IPS <PAL>

Maximum Recording Rate (Field)

720×240 pixels with 240 IPS

<NTSC> / 720×288 pixels

with 200 IPS <PAL>

720×240 pixels with 120 IPS

<NTSC> / 720×288 pixels

with 100 IPS <PAL>

720×240 pixels with 60 IPS

<NTSC> / 720×288 pixels

with 50 IPS <PAL>

Maximum Recording Rate (CIF)

352×240 pixels with 480 IPS

<NTSC> / 352×288 pixels

with 400 IPS <PAL>

352×240 pixels with 240 IPS

<NTSC> / 352×288 pixels

with 200 IPS <PAL>

352×240 pixels with 120 IPS

<NTSC> / 352×288 pixels

with 100 IPS <PAL>

Adjustable Recording Speed (Frame)

120, 60, 30, 15 IPS

<NTSC> / 100, 50, 25, 12

IPS <PAL>

60, 30, 15, 7 IPS <NTSC>

/ 50, 25, 12, 6 IPS <PAL>

30, 15, 7, 3 IPS <NTSC> /

25, 12, 6, 3 IPS <PAL>

Adjustable Recording Speed (Field)

240, 120, 60, 30 IPS

<NTSC> / 200, 100, 50,

25 IPS <PAL>

120, 60, 30, 15 IPS

<NTSC> / 100, 50, 25, 12

IPS <PAL>

60, 30, 15, 7 IPS <NTSC>

/ 50, 25, 12, 6 IPS <PAL>

Adjustable Recording Speed (CIF)

480, 240, 120, 60 IPS

<NTSC> / 400, 200, 100,

50 IPS <PAL>

240, 120, 60, 30 IPS

<NTSC> / 200, 100, 50,

25 IPS <PAL>

120, 60, 30, 15 IPS

<NTSC> / 100, 50, 25, 12

IPS <PAL>

Multilingual OSD YES Image Quality Setting Best / High / Normal / Basic

Hard Disk Storage ( HDDs and disk arrays are optional)

Accommodate 3 HDDs*, or 2 HDDs plus

independent disk array

Accommodate 1 HDD

HDD Quick Cleaning Quick clean up the “index system” of the recorded files (750GB under 2 seconds) Recording Mode Manual / Timer / Motion / Alarm / Remote Watermark YES

Refresh Rate

480 IPS for NTSC /

400 IPS for PAL

240 IPS for NTSC /

200 IPS for PAL

120 IPS for NTSC /

100 IPS for PAL

Multiplex Operation Pentaplex: live display, record, playback, backup and network

Remote Independent Operation YES

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

2 audio inputs, 1 audio

output (Mono)

Motion Detection Area 16 × 12 grids per camera for all channels Motion Detection Sensitivity 4 adjustable variables with precise calculation for motion detection Pre-alarm Recording Yes (8 M B)

Backup Device

1. USB 2.0 flash drive backup; 2. Network remote backup; 3. DVR writer backup (optional)

USB Interface Front panel * 1

Web Transmitting Compression Format MPEG4

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

Remote Operation Software

Licensed software AP, IE browser

*Operating System: Windows 2000 and Windows XP

Network Protocol TCP/IP / PPPOE / DHCP / DDNS IR Transmitter YES Alarm I/O 16 inputs, 1 output 8 inputs, 1 output 4 inputs, 1 output Picture Zoom 2X digital zoom Key Lock YES Video Loss Detection YES Camera Title Support up to 6 letters Video Adjustable Hue / Color / Contrast / Brightness Date Display Format YY/MM/DD, DD/MM/YY, MM/DD/YY, and OFF Daylight Saving YES Power Source DC 19V Power Consumption ＜64 W Operating Temperature 10℃ ~ 40℃ (50℉~104℉)

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

375mm (W) × 61mm (H) ×

281mm (D)

System Recovery System auto recovery after power reconnected Optional Peripherals Independent disk array, VGA converter, SATA converter and keyboard controller

The specifications are subject to change without notice.

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1.4 Package Contents

□ Digital video recorder (DVR) □ Thermal conductive silicone rubber □ Adapter and power cord □ HDD bracket screws (spare parts) □ Free licensed software AP disc □ DSUB PIN connector □ Manual & quick start

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2. FRONT AND REAR PANELS

2.1 Front Panel

1) LED Indication

The following LEDs will be on when:

POWER: DVR is powered on.

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

HDD: HDD is reading or under recording.

HDD Full: HDD is full.

ALARM: The alarm is triggered.

TIMER: Timer recording is enabled.

PLAY: DVR is under playback status.

REC: DVR is under recording.

2) (USB port)

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

Before using the USB flash drive, please use your PC to format the USB flash drive as “FAT32” first.

Note: For the list of compatible USB flash drives, please refer to “APPENDIX 2 COMPATIBLE USB FLASH

DRIVE BRAND” at page 74.

3) EJECT

Press this button to open / close the DVR writer.

4) MENU

Press this button to enter / exit the quick start menu.

In the sub-layer of the advanced setting menu,

press this button to confirm the settings and go back to the upper layer.

5) ENTER

Confirm the password entering.

Under the advanced menu, use this button to confirm the settings and go back to the upper layer.

6) SLOW

Under the playback mode, press this button to slowly playback the recorded file (by 1/4 speed or 1/8 speed).

7) ZOOM

Press this button to enlarge the image of the selected channel.

16CH: Press this button to show the 4 / 9 / 16 channel display modes.

8CH: Press this button to show the 4 / 9 channel display modes.

4CH: Press this button to show the 4 channel display mode.

9) SEQ

Full screen sequence (Indicated by the icon “ ” ):

When the DVR is under one channel display, press “SEQ” button the DVR will enter full screen sequence mode.

Press again to exit the sequence mode.

Quad screen sequence (Indicated by the icon “ ” ):

When the DVR is under quad channel display, press “SEQ” button the DVR will enter quad screen sequence

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mode. Press again to exit the sequence mode.

10) (Audio)

Use these two buttons to select the live or playback sound of the audio channels.

Icon “ ” means: Live audio of the 1st audio channel / Icon “ ” means: Playback audio of the 1st audio channel

Icon “

” means: Live audio of the 2nd audio channel / Icon “ ” means: Playback audio of the 2nd audio channel

Icon “

” means: Live audio of the 3rd audio channel / Icon “ ” means: Playback audio of the 3rd audio channel

Icon “

” means: Live audio of the 4th audio channel / Icon “ ” means: Playback audio of the 4th audio channel

Icon “

” means: The audio channel is not selected.

Note: If you want to make a video backup with audio, please connect audio cameras to the channels

which support the audio function For 16CH & 8CH DVR, the audio channels are CH1, CH2, CH3 and CH4. For 4CH DVR, the audio channels are CH1 and CH2.

11) (PTZ)

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

In the PTZ control mode (Indicated by the icon “ ”):

Zoom in: Press "＋" button ; Zoom out: Press "－" button

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

Note: For detailed PTZ camera control, please refer to “4.8 PTZ Camera Control” at page 19.

12) 1 ~ 16 (for 16CH) / 1~8 (for 8CH) / 1~4 (for 4CH)

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

13) LIST

To quick search the recorded files by event list, press this button to show all types of the event lists.

ALARM: List the information of the alarm-trigger-recorded files.

MANUAL: List the information of the manual-recorded files. The DVR will save one recorded file once any recording setting is changed

MOTION: List the information of the motion-trigger-recorded files.

SYSTEM: List the information of the system-recorded files. The DVR system will save one recorded file every one hour.

TIMER: List the information of the timer-recorded files.

14) SNAP

Please connect a USB drive first and then press “SNAP” button to take a snapshot picture of the current image on

the monitor.

15) (PLAY)

Press this button to playback the recorded video.

16) (PAUSE/UP/ +),  (REW/LEFT),  (FF/RIGHT), ▓ (STOP/DOWN/ -)

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

Under the playback mode, press these buttons to pause / stop / fast rewind / fast forward the playback file.

Press ”UP/ +” or “DOWN/ -” button to change the setting in the menu.

17) POWER

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

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

18) “MENU” + “ENTER” (KEY LOCK)

Press “MENU”+ “ENTER” button on the DVR front panel at the same time to lock keys.

Press any button on the DVR front panel and enter the DVR password to exit the key lock mode.

2.2 Rear Panel

‧ 16CH DVR model

‧ 8CH DVR model

‧ 4CH DVR model

LOOP

LOOP LOOP LOOP

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OUT

CALL

LAN

LINK ACT.

EXTERNAL I/O

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INPUTINPUTINPUTINPUT

1) 75 / HI-IMPEDANCE

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

interferences. Otherwise, switch to 75.

Note: The default setting is 75Ω.

2) LOOP / INPUT (1 ~ 16CH or 1 ~ 8CH or 1 ~ 4CH)

LOOP: Video output connector.

INPUT: Connect to video sources, such as cameras.

Note: The DVR will automatically detect the video system of the camera, please make sure that the

cameras are properly connected to the DVR and power-supplied before the DVR is turned on.

Note: If you want to make a video backup with audio, please connect audio cameras to the channels

which support the audio function. For 16CH & 8CH DVR, the audio channels are CH1, CH2, CH3 and CH4. For 4CH DVR, the audio channels are CH1 and CH2.

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3) MONITOR

Connect to a CRT monitor for video output.

4) CALL

Connect to CALL monitor to show the channel display one by one.

When any alarm is triggered, CALL monitor will show the image of the triggered channel for a period of time.

5) Audio IN

Connect to audio sources, such as cameras equipped with the audio function.

For 16CH & 8CH DVR models: Four audio inputs (CH1, CH2, CH3 and CH4).

For 4CH DVR model: Two audio inputs (CH1 and CH2).

When users start recording, the audio input will also be recorded with corresponding video channel.

Note: The audio source connected to the “Audio 1” will be recorded with the video of the “CH1”.

The audio source connected to the “Audio 2” will be recorded with the video of the “CH2”. The audio source connected to the “Audio 3” will be recorded with the video of the “CH3”. The audio source connected to the “Audio 4” will be recorded with the video of the “CH4”.

6) Audio OUT

Connect to a monitor or speaker.

For 16CH & 8CH DVR models: Two audio outputs (Mono).

For 4CH DVR model: One audio output (Mono).

7) DISK ARRAY (Only for 16CH & 8CH)

Connect to an independent disk array for extended storage.

8) D/V

Connect to a VGA converter.

Note: For the connection of the VGA converter, do not use gender changer.

9) IR

Connect the IR receiver extension line for remote control.

10) RS-485 (Only for 16CH & 8CH)

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

11) EXTERNAL I/O

Insert the supplied DSUB PIN to this port for connecting external devices (external alarm, PTZ camera, etc).

For detailed I/O port PIN configuration, please refer to “APPENDIX 1 PIN CONFIGURATION” at page 71.

12) LAN

Connect to Internet by LAN cable.

13) LINK ACT.

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

14) DC 19V

Connect to the supplied adapter.

15) FAN

Only 16CH and 8CH DVR have the fan equipment.

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3. CONNECTIONS AND SETUP (Take 16CH DVR as an example)

3.1 HDD Installation

‧ For 16CH & 8CH Models

Carefully follow the steps below to ensure correct HDD installation.

Note: The PCB side of the HDD must face upward, shown as the picture below.

Step 1: Loosen the screws on the upper cover and open the upper cover of the DVR

Step 2: Screw out the HDD bracket.

Step 3: Get suitable brand HDD and set the HDD mode (Master / Slave) according to the indication.

Step 4: After HDD mode setup, screw all the HDDs onto the HDD brackets, and replace the HDD brackets back to the

indicated position of the DVR base (Be sure to follow the indicated position shown as the picture below).

Note: For HDD mode setting rule and position, please refer to the following instructions:

＊ If you plan to install three HDDs, please set two HDDs to Master mode, and one HDD to Slave mode,

and place them to the exact position according to the indication.

＊ If you plan to install two HDDs, please set one HDD to Master mode and place it to the Master 1 position,

and set the other HDD to Slave mode and place it to the Slave 1 position.

＊ If you plan to install only one HDD, please set the HDD to Master mode and place it to the Master 1 position.

Step 5: Depending on which HDD you want to install, connect the HDD to the indicated power connector and IDE BUS

(make sure to align the HDD precisely for pin connection). For detailed connection, please follow and see the

illustration below:

NOTE: If you plan to install external disk array, please don’t install the HDD in the “HDD3”postion.

Step 6: Close the upper cover of the DVR, and fasten all the screws you loosened in Step 1.

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‧ For 4CH Model

Carefully follow the steps below to ensure correct HDD installation.

Note: The PCB side of the HDD must face upward, shown as the picture below.

Step 1: Loosen the screws on the upper cover and open the upper cover of the DVR.

Step 2: Remove the HDD bracket. For the position of the HDD bracket screws, please refer to the figure below.

Step 3: Get a suitable brand HDD and set the HDD mode to “Master”. Fasten the HDD to the HDD bracket, two screws for

each side. There are three screw holes per side on the bracket, and you can choose two of them to secure the

HDD.

Step 4: Screw the HDD bracket back to the DVR base.

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

Then, close the upper cover of the DVR and fasten all the screws you loosened in the step 1.

3.2 Camera Connection

The cameras must be connected and power-supplied before the DVR is turned on. Connect the camera with the

indicated power supply. And then connect the camera video output to the DVR video input port with a coaxial cable or

RCA lines with BNC connectors (The DVR will automatically detect the video system of the camera).

3.2.1 Normal Camera Connection

1) Power connection:

Connect the camera with indicated power supply.

2) Video cable connection:

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

connector.

3) Camera Setup:

For detailed camera title, ID, protocol and baud rate setup, please refer to “7.1.7 Remote” at page 33.

3.2.2 PTZ Camera Connection

4) Power connection:

Connect the PTZ camera with indicated power supply.

5) Video cable connection:

Connect the PTZ camera video output to the DVR video input with a coaxial cable / RCA line and BNC connector.

6) RS485-A & RS485-B wires connection:

For 4CH DVR Model:

Solder the RS485-A (brown) and RS485-B (orange) wires of the PTZ camera to the corresponding pins on the

solder side of the 15 PIN D-Sub connector (see the figure below). To protect the naked wires, use the insulation

tape to cover on the twisted wires.

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7) For 16CH & 8CH DVR Model:

Insert the RS485-A (brown) and RS485-B (orange) wires of the PTZ camera to the corresponding pins on the

“RS485” port of the DVR rear panel (see the figure below).

PTZ Camera –

RS485-A and RS485-B wires of the PTZ

camera

For 4CH DVR –

15 PIN D-Sub Connector

For 16CH & 8CH DVR –

RS-485 Port on the DVR Rear

Panel

RS485-A: Brown wire RS485-A: PIN 11 RS485-A: PIN 2

RS485-B: Orange wire RS485-B: PIN 10 RS485-B: PIN 3

Solder Side of

15-pin D-Sub connector

RS485-A: PIN11; RS485-B: PIN10

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8) Camera Setup:

For detailed camera title, ID, protocol and baud rate setup, please refer to “7.1.7 Remote” at page 33.

Note: For connect the PTZ camera to the DVR with a keyboard controller, please refer to “3.3.3 Connect

PTZ Camera and DVR with Keyboard Controller” at page 12.

3.3 External Device Connections (Optional)

3.3.1 VGA Converter Connection

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

method, please refer to the following figure as an example (do not use gender changer). For detailed connection,

please refer to your VGA converter manual.

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3.3.2 Independent Disk Array Connection

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

connection details, please refer to "3.1 HDD Installation" at page 8.

1) Install HDDs:

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Connect the host port of the master IDA to the “DISK ARRAY” port of your DVR. Please refer to the illustration

below for details.

3.3.3 Connect PTZ Camera and DVR with Keyboard Controller

This optional peripheral (keyboard controller) allows your DVR to have accurate control of the pan / tilt / zoom

movement for a PTZ camera with the convenient 3D joystick and functional keypad design. The following connection

illustration is an example. For detailed connection and operation, please refer to your keyboard controller manual.

Rear panel of the keyboard controller:

DC 12VAUDIO LANEXTERNAL I/O DVR P.T.Z

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● Connect PTZ to Keyboard controller with RJ11 line :

RJ11 Line RS485-A and RS485-B wires of the PTZ camera

RS485-A: Red wire RS485-A: Brown wire

RS485-B: Green wire RS485-B: Orange wire

The RJ11 line is not supplied in the sales package. Example of RS485-A and RS485-B wires of the PTZ camera.

1) Get a RJ11 line with the proper length to your connection.

Different RJ11 connector may have different line layout, so the connection might be different. If you cannot control

the PTZ camera after connection, please reverse the RJ11 line connection with the PTZ camera.

2) Remove one end of the insulating coating of the RJ11 line to find the RS485-A and the RS485-B wires, and

remove the insulating coating to reveal the naked wires for further connection.

3) Twist the RS485-A (red) and RS485-B (green) wires of the RJ11 line to the RS485-A (brown) and RS485-B

(orange) wires of the PTZ camera (see the figure above). To protect the naked wires, use the insulation tape to

cover on the twisted wires.

4) Connect the RJ11 connector to the “PTZ” port on the rear panel of the keyboard controller.

5) Press “F1” key on the keyboard controller, and go to “System” and “Camera” menu to make related settings.

‧ System

MODE : To select the mode, press “F1” key on the keyboard controller. Go to “System” →

“MODE” and select M-1 (For the case of one DVR and one camera connection).

NET IP : Check if this product is under the same domain as the connected PTZ camera.

‧ Camera

RATE : Check and select the baud rate the same as the connected PTZ camera is used.

MODE : Choose the proper camera protocol depending on the camera type, AVP321 / AVP311 /

PELCO (PELCO-D).

ID : Assign an exclusive ID number. This ID is important for the keyboard controller to

identity the camera you want to control.

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● Connect DVR to Keyboard controller with RJ11 line and D-Sub connector or RS-485 Port:

RJ11 Line

For 4CH DVR –

15 PIN D-Sub Connector

For 16CH & 8CH DVR –

RS-485 Port on the DVR Rear Panel

RS485-A: Red wire RS485-A: PIN 11 RS485-A: PIN 2

RS485-B: Green wire RS485-B: PIN 10 RS485-B: PIN 3

Solder Side of

15-pin D-Sub connector

RS485-A: PIN11; RS485-B: PIN10

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The RJ11 line is not supplied in the sales

package.

D-Sub connector is supplied with the

DVR package.

Example of RS485 port on the DVR rear

panel.

1) Get a RJ11 line with the proper length to your connection.

Different RJ11 connector may have different line layout, so the connection might be different. If you cannot control

the DVR after connection, please reverse the RJ11 line connection with the DVR.

2) Remove one end of the insulating coating of the RJ11 line to find the RS485-A and the RS485-B wires, and

remove the insulating coating to reveal the naked wires for further connection.

3) For 4CH DVR Model:

Solder the RS485-A (red) and RS485-B (green) wires of the RJ11 line to the corresponding pins on the

solder side of the 15 PIN D-Sub connector (see the figure above). To protect the naked wires, use the

insulation tape to cover on the twisted wires.

For 16CH & 8CH DVR Model:

Insert the RS485-A (red) and RS485-B (green) wires of the RJ11 line to the corresponding pins on the

“RS485” port of the DVR rear panel (see the figure above).

4) Insert the D-Sub connector to the DVR’s external I/O port. And connect the RJ11 connector to the “DVR” port

on the rear panel of the keyboard controller.

Press “F1” key on the keyboard controller, and go to “System” and “DVR” menu to make related settings.

‧ System

MODE : To select the mode, press “F1” key on the keyboard controller. Go to “System” →

“MODE” and select M-1 (For the case of one DVR and one camera connection).

NET IP : Check if this product is under the same domain as the DVR.

‧ DVR

RATE : Check and select the baud rate the same as the DVR is used.

MODE : Choose the proper DVR protocol depending on the DVR type, DVR-16 (16CH) / DVR-8

(8CH) / DVR-4 (4CH).

ID : Assign an exclusive ID number. This ID is important for the keyboard controller to

identity the DVR you want to control.

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3.3 Power Setup

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

the indicated AC power cord to the power adapter, and plug into an electrical outlet. Power LED will be on as blue. It

takes approximately 10 to 15 seconds to boot the system.

3.4 Date and Time Setting

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

Press “MENU” button and enter the password to go to the quick-start menu list. The default admin password is 0000.

Move the cursor to the icon “ ” (DATE) and you can set the date / time / daylight saving in this menu list.

QUICK START CHANNEL TITLE ON EVENT STATUS ON

IMAGE SIZE CIF QUALITY BEST IMAGE PER SECOND 120

RECORD TIMER OFF DETECTION TIMER OFF

DATE 2007 / OCT / 11 09 : 00 : 00 FORMAT Y / M / D DAYLIGHT SAVING OFF

ADVANCE uv SELECT s BACK t NEXT  ENTER

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

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

3.5 Password Setting

Press “MENU” button and enter the password to go to the quick-start menu list. And then move the cursor to

“ADVANCE” to enter the advanced setting menu.

In the “ADVANCE” menu, move the cursor to “ ” (SYSTEM INFO). Select “PASSWORD” and press “ENTER”

button to enter the submenu to set the password (four digits). The default admin password is 0000.

SYSTEM INFO SERIAL TYPE RS485 BAUD RATE 2400 HOST ID 0 PASSWORD XXXX RESET DEFAULT RESET CLEAR HDD HDD-MASTER-1 UPGRADE START AUTO KEYLOCK (SEC) 30 LANGUAGE ENGLISH VIDEO FORMAT NTSC VERSION 1143-1011-1021-1013-M1-6C1B

PLEASE CONSULT YOUR INSTALLER FOR ADVANCE SETTINGS uv SELECT s BACK t NEXT  ENTER

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4. BASIC OPERATION (Take 16CH DVR as an example)

4.1 Live Page

In this live page of the DVR, you can see the live viewing of 1- / 4- / 9- / 16-cut screen.

Icon Function Icon Function Icon Function Icon Function

Key lock Key unlock

1st live audio

channel

2nd live audio

channel

3rd live audio

channel

4th live audio

channel

Audio channel

unselected

Digital zoom mode

Digital zoom

unselected

Timer recording

PTZ control mode

Full screen

sequence mode

Quad screen

sequence mode

Recording

Motion

Alarm

4.2 Recording

When the recording and the pre-alarm function are activated, this device will overwrite 8GB data from the oldest

for continuous recording without notice.

1) Continuous Recording Icon

When the DVR is properly connected with camera and HDD is installed, you can see the icon “ ” (recording)

on the screen.

2) Event Recording Icon

When the motion / alarm detection is activated, once motion or external alarm happens, you will see the icon

“ ” (motion) or “ ” (external alarm) on the screen.

3) Timer Recording Icon

When the timer record is activated, you will see the icon “ ” (timer) on the screen.

Note: The audio source connected to the “Audio 1” will be recorded with the video of the “CH1”.

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4.3 Playback

Press the “ ” (PLAY) button on the DVR control panel, and the device will playback the latest recorded video.

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

device will stop playback. For example, if the IPS is set to 30, the recording time should be at least 273 seconds (8192 images / 30 IPS) for the playback to work properly.

1) Fast Forward () / Fast Rewind ()

You can increase the speed for fast forward and rewind on this device. In the playback mode:

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

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

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

2) Pause ( ) / Image Jog

Press “ ” button to pause the playback.

In the Pause mode:

Press “” button once to get one frame forward.

Press “” button once to get one frame rewind.

3) Stop (▓)

Pressing “STOP” button under playback mode, the screen of this device will return to live monitoring mode.

4) Slow Playback

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

5) Audio Playback ( )

Use these two buttons to select the live or playback sound of the audio channels.

Icon “

” means: Live audio of the 1st audio channel / Icon “ ” means: Playback audio of the 1st audio channel

Icon “

” means: Live audio of the 2nd audio channel / Icon “ ” means: Playback audio of the 2nd audio channel

Icon “

” means: Live audio of the 3rd audio channel / Icon “ ” means: Playback audio of the 3rd audio channel

Icon “

” means: Live audio of the 4th audio channel / Icon “ ” means: Playback audio of the 4th audio channel

Icon “

” means: The audio channel is not selected.

Note: If you want to make a video backup with audio, please connect audio cameras to the channels

which support the audio function For 16CH & 8CH DVR, the audio channels are CH1, CH2, CH3 and CH4. For 4CH DVR, the audio channels are CH1 and CH2.

4.4 Key Lock and Unlock

1) Key Lock On:

Press “MENU”+ “ENTER” button on the DVR front panel at the same time to lock keys.

2) Auto Key Lock:

Set the time-out after which the key lock function is activated (Never / 10 SEC / 30 SEC / 60 SEC). Please refer to

“7.2 System Info” at page 34.

3) Key Lock Off:

Enter the DVR password to exit “Key Lock” mode.

Note: For the password setting, please refer to “3.5 Password Setting” at page 15.

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4.5 Upgrade

Note: Do not disconnect the power of your DVR while the upgrade process is in progress, or the DVR

functions may not work properly or be unable to use.

‧ Firmware / Multilanguage OSD Upgrade

1) Use USB to upgrade firmware or OSD:

Step 1. Format the USB memory device as FAT32 format first.

Step 2. Get the upgrade files from your distributor and save the upgrade files in your USB flash device (do not

change the file name).

Step 3. In the “ ” (SYSTEM INFO) menu, move the cursor to “UPGRADE”, and press “ENTER” button.

Step 4. Select “YES”, and press “ENTER” button again to confirm upgrade.

2) Use AP software to remotely upgrade firmware or OSD:

Step 1. Save the upgrade files at your PC (do not change the file name) and then login to the AP software.

Step 2. Press “ ” (Miscellaneous Control) button to show the miscellaneous control panel. In the

miscellaneous control panel, press “ ” (Tools) button on the miscellaneous control panel to enter the

AP upgrade window.

Step 3. Enter the user name, password, IP address and port number of the DVR.

Step 4. Press “Firmware” or “Language” tab as needed, and press “Add” to select the firmware or OSD files to

upgrade.

Step 5. Press “Update Firmware” or “Update Language” button to start the upgrade.

Note: For remote upgrade details, please see “Tools” at page 59.

4.6 Search

1) Search by List

Press “LIST” button on the DVR control panel to show the list for all types of the recorded files. Choose the list you want to view and press “ENTER” button to start playback.

ALARM List the information of the alarm-trigger-recorded files.

MANUAL List the information of the manual-recorded files. The DVR will save one recorded file once

any recording setting is changed

MOTION List the information of the motion-trigger-recorded files.

SYSTEM List the information of the system-recorded files. The DVR system will save one recorded

file every one hour.

TIMER List the information of the timer-recorded files.

2) Search by Time

In the “ ” (EVENT LOG) menu list, move the cursor to “QUICK SEARCH”, and press “ENTER” button to enter

the quick search menu. You can search any specific events by time (Year / Month / Day / Hour / Min) and directly

play the file you find.

3) Search the Record Event by Log on the AP Software

Press “ ” (Miscellaneous Control) button to show the miscellaneous control panel. In the miscellaneous

control panel, press “ ” button to enter the “Status List” page. In this log view page, you can see the list of three

different types of recording (User / Motion / Alarm) and press “Play” button to directly playback the file.

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4.7 Audio Backup and Playback

The DVR only has several channels that support audio backup. If you want to backup images with audio, please

connect the cameras to the correct channels. For detailed camera connection, please refer to “3.2 Camera

Connection” at page 10. For 16CH and 8CH model, the audio channels are CH1 – CH4. For 4CH model, the audio

channels are CH1 – CH2. For detailed backup instruction, please refer to “7.4.2 DISK BACKUP (Optional)” at page 36.

To select live or playback sounds of the audio channels, please press these two buttons “ ” on the DVR

front panel at the same time. For detailed playback instructions, please refer to “4.3 Playback” at page 17. For detailed

playback instructions on the remote side, please refer to “Playback” at page 41.

4.8 PTZ Camera Control

Please connect the PTZ camera with the DVR and setup the required camera settings first. For the PTZ camera

connection, please refer to “3.2.2 PTZ Camera Connection” at page 10, or refer to “3.3.3 Connect PTZ Camera and

DVR with Keyboard Controller” at page 12. For the PTZ camera ID, protocol, baud rate setting (at the DVR menu),

please refer to “7.1.7 Remote” at page 33.

1) PTZ control at DVR side:

Press the two buttons “ ” on the DVR front panel at the same time to enter / exit the PTZ control mode.

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

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

2) PTZ control at keyboard controller side:

Press this key to enter the PTZ camera control mode. In the control mode of the PTZ

camera, the LED light of the PTZ camera icon on the controller will be on.

KEYS OPERATION

Press this key to access the main menu of the PTZ camera.

Use the up or down key to position the cursor beside the selection / make selection.

Press the right key, the sub-menu shows up. Press the left key, go the upper layer of the menu list.

Use the enter key to confirm the setting / Enter the sub-menu

FUN.1

Press this key to configure the setting of the PTZ camera on the controller LCD display. In the setting menu, use the navigation keys to select and modify the setting.

SET.

This key is saved for future functions.

SEQ.

Press this key to start sequence function. Press it again to exit the sequence mode.

GOTO

Press this key to go to the preset point

－ FOCUS ＋

Adjust the focus of the PTZ camera.

Press these keys to zoom out / zoom in the PTZ camera.

TRACK

Press this key to start auto-tracking function and press it again to exit.

STOP

－ / ＋

0 ~ 9

Use this number pad to enter the camera ID, channel number and password, etc.

ESC

Ignore the setting and exit.



Confirm the setting

Use the joystick to control the PTZ camera to move up / down / left / right. Turn the joystick clockwise to zoom in. Turn the joystick counter-clockwise to zoom out.

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5. MAIN MENU

5.1 Menu Configuration

CHANNEL TITLE EVENT STATUS

STATUS

IMAGE SIZE QUALITY

RECORD

IMAGE PER SECOND RECORD TIMER

TIMER

DETECTION TIMER DATE

FORMAT

QUICK START MENU

DATE

DAYLIGHT SAVING CAMERA

DETECTION ALERT NETWORK DISPLAY RECORD

ADVANCE CONFIG

REMOTE SERIAL TYPE BAUD RATE HOST ID PASSWORD RESET DEFAULT CLEAR HDD UPGRADE AUTO KEYLOCK (SEC) LANGUAGE VIDEO FORMAT

SYSTEM CONFIG

VERSION QUICK SEARCH HDD INFO

EVENT LOG

EVENT LOG USB BACKUP

ADVANCED MENU

BACKUP

DISK BACKUP

5.2 Menu Operation Instruction

ITEM FUNCTION

QUICK START MENU: View & change the settings of the quick start menu items

MENU Enter / exit the quick start menu

UP, DOWN Make the selection / Change the setting

LEFT, RIGHT Go to the upper layer or sub-layer / Make the selection

ENTER Confirm the password entering

ADVANCED MENU:

In the quick start menu, move the cursor to the icon “ ” and press “DOWN” button to enter the advanced setting menu.

ENTER Go to the sub-layer of the advanced menu

Under the sub-layer of the advanced setting menu, use this button to confirm the settings and go back to the upper layer.

t NEXT Move the cursor to this item and press “ENTER” button to go the next page.

s BACK Move the cursor to this item and press “ENTER” button to go the previous page.

Other operations in the advanced menu are the same as in the quick start menu.

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6. QUICK START MENU

Press “MENU” button and enter the password to go to the quick-start menu list. The default admin password is

0000. Users can change the password later. Please refer to “7.2 System Info” at page 34.

6.1 Status

In this menu list, you can check and change some display settings.

Move the cursor to “ ” (STATUS) icon and you will see the following screen:

QUICK START CHANNEL TITLE ON EVENT STATUS ON

IMAGE SIZE CIF QUALITY BEST IMAGE PER SECOND 120

RECORD TIMER OFF DETECTION TIMER OFF

DATE 2007 / OCT / 11 09 : 00 : 00 FORMAT Y / M / D DAYLIGHT SAVING OFF

ADVANCE uv SELECT s BACK t NEXT  ENTER

The submenu items are described below:

1) CHANNEL TITLE

Select to display the channel title or not (ON / OFF).

2) EVENT STATUS

Select to display the symbols of the event or not (ON / OFF).

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