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Defender 21000 Series User Manual

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21000 Series
4ch, 8ch DVR System
User Manual
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IMPORTANT! PLEASE READ
ATTENTION
DO NOT OPEN
DO NOT RETURN THIS PRODUCT TO THE STORE
Please contact a DEFENDER® customer support representative first regarding any additional information on product features, specifications or assistance with setup. Please contact us via one of the methods below:
Email: support@defender-usa.com
Online web chat: www.defender-usa.com
Telephone: 1.866.946.7828
Warranty Information
We take quality very seriously. This is why all of our products come with a one-year warranty from the original purchase date against defects in workmanship and materials. If you have warranty or support issues, please contact us: support@defender-usa.com
DEFENDER® Canada: 4080 Montrose Road Niagara Falls, Ontario, Canada L2H 1J9
DEFENDER® USA: 840 Aero Drive Cheektowaga, NY, USA 14225
For more information about your product’s warranty, please visit our website at www.defender-usa.com
Warranty Terms
1. DEFENDER® products are guaranteed for a period of one year from the date of purchase against defects in workmanship and materials. This warranty is limited to the repair, replacement or refund of the purchase price at DEFENDER®’s option.
2. This warranty becomes void if the product shows evidence of having been misused, mishandled or tampered with contrary to the applicable instruction manual.
3. Routine cleaning, normal cosmetic and mechanical wear and tear are not covered under the terms of this warranty.
4. The warranty expressly provided for herein is the sole warranty provided in connection with the product itself and no other warranty, expressed or implied is provided. DEFENDER® assumes no responsibilities for any other claims not specifically mentioned in this warranty.
5. This warranty does not cover shipping costs, insurance, or any other incidental charges.
6. You MUST contact DEFENDER® before sending any product back for repair. You will be sent a Return Authorization number with return instructions. When returning the product for warranty service, please pack it carefully in the original box with all supplied accessories, and enclose your original receipt or copy, and a brief explanation of the problem (include RA #).
7. This warranty is valid only in Canada and the continental U.S.
8. This warranty cannot be re-issued.
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IMPORTANT! PLEASE READ.
Default Password Information
To ensure your privacy, this device supports password protection. The default, all-access username is admin, the default password is 123456, Please note the password selected should not be more than 6 characters long.
To ensure your ongoing privacy, we strongly recommend setting a password as soon as possible. Choose something that you’ll remember, but that others would be unlikely to guess.
Thank You
Congratulations on your purchase of this Defender DVR (Digital Video Recorder)
You’ve made a fine choice to protect what you value most. The DVR comes equipped with H.264 compression which allows you to record and store more footage using less space; therefore never missing an event.
The IR illumination range is up to 150 ft in low light conditions. Objects at or beyond this range may be partially or completely obscured, depending on camera application.
Cameras are weather resistant, they are not weatherproof. Not intended for use in direct exposure to water, rain or snow.
DEFENDER® highly recommends the use of an non interruptible Power Supply (UPS) with surge protection for all products.
DEFENDER® does not endorse any DEFENDER® products for illegal activities.DEFENDER® is not responsible or liable in any way for any damage, vandalism or any other action that may occur while a DEFENDER® product is in use by the purchaser.
We reserve the right to change models, configuration or specifications without notice or liability.Product may not be exactly as shown.
©2015 DEFENDER®. All rights reserved. DEFENDER®, the DEFENDER® logo and other DEFENDER® marks may be registered.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
IMPORTANT! PLEASE READ ................................................................................................................................2
DO NOT RETURN THIS PRODUCT TO THE STORE ..............................................................................................................................2
WARRANTY INFORMATION .............................................................................................................................................................2
WARRANTY TERMS ..........................................................................................................................................................................2
THANK YOU .....................................................................................................................................................................................3
DEFAULT PASSWORD INFORMATION ...............................................................................................................................................3
WHAT'S INCLUDED ............................................................................................................................................8
BUTTONS AND CONNECTIONS ..........................................................................................................................9
DVR BACK .......................................................................................................................................................................................9
MOUSE ............................................................................................................................................................................................9
REMOTE CONTROL .......................................................................................................................................................................10
THINGS TO CONSIDER BEFORE INSTALLATION ..............................................................................................................................11
MOUNTING CAMERAS ..................................................................................................................................................................11
WIRED CAMERA INSTALLATION .....................................................................................................................................................12
WIRELESS CAMERA INSTALLATION ................................................................................................................................................12
WIRELESS CAMERAS - PAIRING .....................................................................................................................................................12
CONNECTING ADDITIONAL DEVICES ..........................................................................................................................................13
CONNECTING A USB MOUSE .......................................................................................................................................................13
CONNECTING A MONITOR ..........................................................................................................................................................13
POWERING ON DVR .....................................................................................................................................................................13
ACCESS THE MENU OR USE OF THE MOUSE ..................................................................................................................................14
SCREEN VIEWING .........................................................................................................................................................................14
FUNCTION TOOLBAR .......................................................................................................................................15
MAIN MENU .................................................................................................................................................................................15
LOCK ...........................................................................................................................................................................................15
SPLIT SCREEN MODE ....................................................................................................................................................................15
PTZ CAMERA ................................................................................................................................................................................16
THE PTZ CAMERA CONTROLS ......................................................................................................................................................16
START CRUISE ...............................................................................................................................................................................16
ZOOM ..........................................................................................................................................................................................17
RECORD SEARCH ........................................................................................................................................................................17
START / STOP RECORD .................................................................................................................................................................17
START / STOP ROTATE....................................................................................................................................................................17
PIP MODE ......................................................................................................................................................................................17
VOLUME .......................................................................................................................................................................................17
MAIN MENU .....................................................................................................................................................18
MAIN SCREEN ...............................................................................................................................................................................18
USING THE KEYBOARD ..................................................................................................................................................................18
BASIC SETUP ...................................................................................................................................................19
DISPLAY SETUP .............................................................................................................................................................................19
LIVE TAB ........................................................................................................................................................................................19
TITLE ..............................................................................................................................................................................................19
POSITION ......................................................................................................................................................................................19
TABLE OF CONTENTS
COLOR SETUP ...............................................................................................................................................................................20
COVERT ........................................................................................................................................................................................20
DISPLAY TIME .................................................................................................................................................................................20
COPY ............................................................................................................................................................................................21
OUTPUT TAB ...................................................................................................................................................................................21
ROTATE TIME .................................................................................................................................................................................21
VGA/HDMI RESOLUTION ..............................................................................................................................................................21
INITIAL DEVICE (INIT. DEV.) ............................................................................................................................................................21
BLIND SWITCH ...............................................................................................................................................................................21
TRANSPARENCY ............................................................................................................................................................................22
VOLUME AND MARGIN ................................................................................................................................................................22
MARGIN ........................................................................................................................................................................................22
VOLUME .......................................................................................................................................................................................22
PRIVACY ZONE TAB .......................................................................................................................................................................22
RECORD SETUP ............................................................................................................................................................................23
REC PARA TAB ...............................................................................................................................................................................23
RECORD (ENABLE/DISABLE) .........................................................................................................................................................23
TO COPY SETTINGS .......................................................................................................................................................................23
PACK DURATION ...........................................................................................................................................................................23
PRERECORD ..................................................................................................................................................................................23
SCHEDULE TAB ..............................................................................................................................................................................24
RECORD SCHEDULE SETUP ...........................................................................................................................................................24
TO SETUP A RECORD SCHEDULE ...................................................................................................................................................25
MAINSTREAM TAB .........................................................................................................................................................................25
RESOLUTION .................................................................................................................................................................................25
FRAMES PER SECOND (FPS) .........................................................................................................................................................25
AUDIO ...........................................................................................................................................................................................25
SEARCH ........................................................................................................................................................................................26
PLAYBACK TAB ..............................................................................................................................................................................26
EVENT SEARCH TAB .......................................................................................................................................................................27
BACKUP TAB ..................................................................................................................................................................................28
LOG TAB ........................................................................................................................................................................................28
NETWORK TAB ...............................................................................................................................................................................29
TYPE ..............................................................................................................................................................................................29
NETWORK SETUP .............................................................................................................................................30
REQUIREMENTS .............................................................................................................................................................................30
CONNECTING DVR TO A ROUTER ................................................................................................................................................30
FINDING YOUR DVR’S IP ADDRESS ................................................................................................................................................31
CLIENT PORT .................................................................................................................................................................................32
HTTP PORT .....................................................................................................................................................................................32
GATEWAY ......................................................................................................................................................................................33
DNS1 AND DNS2 ...........................................................................................................................................................................33
UPNP .............................................................................................................................................................................................33
SUBSTREAM TAB ............................................................................................................................................................................33
VIDEO ...........................................................................................................................................................................................33
FRAMES PER SECOND (FPS) .........................................................................................................................................................33
BITRATE .........................................................................................................................................................................................33
AUDIO ...........................................................................................................................................................................................33
DDNS TAB ......................................................................................................................................................................................34
EMAIL TAB .....................................................................................................................................................................................34
MANUAL NETWORKING SETUP ......................................................................................................................................................35
CHANGE THE ACTIVEX ..................................................................................................................................................................36
COMPATIBILITY VIEW .....................................................................................................................................................................36
MAC VIEW.....................................................................................................................................................................................36
IF YOU CANNOT CONNECT ..........................................................................................................................................................37
MOBILE VIEWING .............................................................................................................................................38
DOWNLOADING THE APP ..............................................................................................................................................................38
ADD DEVICE USING THE QR CODE ..............................................................................................................................................38
ADD DEVICE USING THE IP ADDRESS ...........................................................................................................................................40
DEVICE SETUP .................................................................................................................................................42
ALARM SETUP ................................................................................................................................................................................42
MOTION TAB .................................................................................................................................................................................42
AREA SETUP ..................................................................................................................................................................................43
DEVICE SETUP .................................................................................................................................................44
DEVICE SET UP ..............................................................................................................................................................................44
HDD TAB ........................................................................................................................................................................................44
OVERWRITE ...................................................................................................................................................................................44
FORMAT USB .................................................................................................................................................................................45
PTZ TAB ..........................................................................................................................................................................................46
CONNECTING A PTZ CAMERA ......................................................................................................................................................46
SYSTEM SETUP ...............................................................................................................................................................................46
GENERAL TAB ................................................................................................................................................................................47
DATE AND TIME ............................................................................................................................................................................47
DST (DAYLIGHT SAVING TIME) ......................................................................................................................................................48
NETWORK TIME PROTOCOL (NTP) ................................................................................................................................................49
LANGUAGE ...................................................................................................................................................................................49
VIDEO FORMAT .............................................................................................................................................................................49
MENU TIME OUT ............................................................................................................................................................................49
USERS TAB .....................................................................................................................................................................................50
PASSWORD AND PERMISSION SETUP ............................................................................................................................................50
VERSION TAB .................................................................................................................................................................................51
AUTO REBOOT ..............................................................................................................................................................................51
UPDATE ........................................................................................................................................................................................51
DEFAULT SETTINGS ........................................................................................................................................................................52
SHUT DOWN ..................................................................................................................................................................................52
EVENTS TAB ...................................................................................................................................................................................52
PLAYBACK .......................................................................................................................................................53
PLAYBACK .....................................................................................................................................................................................53
RECORD SEARCH TAB ...................................................................................................................................................................53
EVENT SEARCH TAB .......................................................................................................................................................................54
PLAYBACK THROUGH DVR ............................................................................................................................................................55
COMPUTER PLAYBACK .................................................................................................................................................................56
FILE VIEWING ................................................................................................................................................................................57
SOFTWARE FUNCTIONS ................................................................................................................................................................58
PLAY MENU ...................................................................................................................................................................................58
TABLE OF CONTENTS
ONLINE SOFTWARE ..........................................................................................................................................59
LOGGING INTO SOFTWARE .........................................................................................................................................................59
LIVE MODE ...................................................................................................................................................................................60
PTZ OPTIONS .................................................................................................................................................................................61
OTHER MOUSE OPTIONS ...............................................................................................................................................................61
PLAYBACK .....................................................................................................................................................................................62
PLAYING BACK FOOTAGE .............................................................................................................................................................63
REMOTE SETTING - ONLINE SETUP .................................................................................................................................................64
DISPLAY .........................................................................................................................................................................................64
LIVE ...............................................................................................................................................................................................64
PRIVACY ZONE ..............................................................................................................................................................................65
RECORD ........................................................................................................................................................................................66
REC. PARAMETERS .........................................................................................................................................................................66
SCHEDULE .....................................................................................................................................................................................66
MAINSTREAM ................................................................................................................................................................................66
NETWORK .....................................................................................................................................................................................67
DDNS ............................................................................................................................................................................................67
SUBSTREAM ..................................................................................................................................................................................67
EMAIL ............................................................................................................................................................................................68
ALARM (MOTION) ........................................................................................................................................................................68
MOTION ........................................................................................................................................................................................68
DEVICE..........................................................................................................................................................................................69
HDD ..............................................................................................................................................................................................69
OVERWRITE ...................................................................................................................................................................................69
PTZ ............................................................................................................................................................................................... 69
SYSTEM .........................................................................................................................................................................................70
GENERAL ......................................................................................................................................................................................70
DST ...............................................................................................................................................................................................71
IF BY WEEK ....................................................................................................................................................................................71
IF BY DATE .....................................................................................................................................................................................71
(NTP) NETWORK TIME PROTOCOL ................................................................................................................................................71
USERS ............................................................................................................................................................................................72
ADVANCED ................................................................................................................................................................................... 73
EVENTS ..........................................................................................................................................................................................73
MAINTAIN .....................................................................................................................................................................................73
LOAD DEFAULT ..............................................................................................................................................................................74
FIRMWARE UPDATE........................................................................................................................................................................74
LOCAL SETTINGS ...........................................................................................................................................................................75
SAVE PATHS ...................................................................................................................................................................................75
LOGOUT ........................................................................................................................................................................................75
TROUBLESHOOTING ........................................................................................................................................76
TABLE OF CONTENTS
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HDD size and what's included varies by model:
500 GB
• DVR with Internal Hard Drive
• 4 Window Warning Stickers
• DC12V Power
• Adapter for DVR
• 10ft RJ-45 Cable
• IR Remote Control
• USB Mouse
• RCA to RCA (Male) Cable
• Quick Start Guide
• Software and Manual CD
• 1 Year Warranty
• Lifetime Customer Support
1TB
• DVR with Internal Hard Drive
• 4 Window Warning Stickers
• DC12V Power
• Adapter for DVR
• 10ft RJ-45 Cable
• IR Remote Control
• USB Mouse
• RCA to RCA (male) Cable
• Quick Start Guide
• Software and Manual CD
• 1 Year Warranty
• Lifetime Customer Support
2 TB
• DVR with Internal Hard Drive
• 4 Window Warning Stickers
• DC12V Power
• Adapter for DVR
• 10ft RJ-45 Cable
• IR Remote Control
• USB Mouse
• HDMI Cable
• Quick Start Guide
• Software and Manual CD
• 1 Year Warranty
• Lifetime Customer Support
WHAT'S INCLUDED
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DVR BACK
1. Video Output: Accepts up to two monitors
2. LAN Connection: Connects to router
3. Mouse input: Connect the USB (before power up)
4. Camera Connect: Camera connections (4ch or 8ch)
5. Audio Output: Connects to speaker/audio input (not included)
6. Audio Input: Accepts a microphone and/or audio-supported camera (not included)
7. HDMI Input: Connects to HDMI
8. VGA: Connects to VGA monitor
9. USB Connection: Connect USB drive for backup.
10. PTZ: Connects to two-wire PTZ camera (not included)
11. Power Connection: Connect DVR to power source
MOUSE
1. Select: Click this button to select highlighted object.
2. Scroll Wheel: This wheel has no function on this DVR.
3. USB Connection: Connects to the USB mouse port (top port) to the back of the DVR.
4. Deselect: Allows you to exit the menu you are currently in. When in live view, it will open the submenu.
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*May not be exactly as shown. Not all models come with HDMI ports.
BUTTONS AND CONNECTIONS
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REMOTE CONTROL
1. Numerical Keypad: Buttons 1 - 8 displays the corresponding camera on full screen. 0 DISABLES / ENABLES the mouse.
2. All: Switch to all camera viewing mode.
3. Menu: Access the main menu and exit the current menu.
4. Enter: Allows you to select options.
5. Directional Keys: Allow you to navigate through the menu.
6. Audio/Search: Searches and finds any channels that have an audio-supported camera attached to it (not included).
7. Mute: Mutes sound.
8. Rewind: Rewinds footage.
9. Record: Begins recording based on the 24 hour schedule.
10. Pause: Pauses playback footage and STARTS/ STOPS sequence mode.
11. Play: Calls up the playback menu.
12. Fast Forward: Fast forwards through playback footage and allows you to navigate the menu to the right.
13. Stop: Stops recording and/or playback footage.
BUTTONS AND CONNECTIONS
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Things to Consider Before Installation
• The camera should be installed between 8 and 13ft above the area to be monitored.
• Before screwing in the mount for the camera ensure there are no obstructions in the camera’s view.
• Place cameras in the most strategic places where they can provide detailed, recorded video of every visitor.
• Having the camera in the open for people to see can help deter criminals.
• To cover large, dark areas such as backyards, garages, and driveways, place cameras in a strategic location, such as on the roof or deck, this way, less cameras are needed to cover an area. Ensure the camera is covered to protected against water damage as they are weather resistant but not weather proof.
• Ensure that the sunshade is positioned to avoid glare and be sure to position camera away from direct sunlight or other light sources.
• For best results, the light in front of the camera should be about the same brightness as the light around the area or object being monitored.
• If you are mounting the camera on a wall or ceiling*, use the included mounting hardware. We recommend that the mounting bracket is secured using the included screws for all installations.
• Defender wired camera’s come with 65ft of video/power wire. If longer wiring distance is required, extension cables can be purchased (21007/21008/21009) from your local re-seller or at www.defender-usa.com. The maximum distance using extension cables is 195ft including the original cable.
• We recommend using a surge-protected power bar to protect the camera’s internal circuitry.
Mounting Cameras
1. Decide if the camera will be wall-mounted or sit on a desk/tabletop/ceiling. The camera can be adjusted for either mounting scenario by rotating it to the required position.
2. Screw the mounting bracket into the camera’s mounting hole, turning it clockwise.
3. Defender wireless cameras should not be mounted more than 150ft (optimum distance) from the DVR.
4. Defender wired cameras should not be mounted more than 65ft from the DVR, unless you have purchased additional wiring. With the use of the additional cables the maximum distance is 195ft.
5. Ensure that the cameras are strongly secured.
6. Adjust cameras to the desired viewing angles.
7. For additional help on mounting the cameras, please visit www.defender-usa.com
BUTTONS AND CONNECTIONS
NOTE:
*NOT ALL CAMERA STYLES CAN BE MOUNTED ON THE
CEILING. PLEASE VERIFY THE CAMERA INSTALLATION
INSTRUCTIONS SPECIFIC TO YOUR CAMERA.
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Wired Camera Installation
Wireless Camera Installation
If appears on the screen, disconnect the power supply from the camera and repeat PAIRING steps. Optimum range is150ft when signal is passing through walls or floors.
Wireless Cameras - Pairing
CH 2
CH 3 CH 4
CH 1
CH 1 CH 2
CH 3 CH 4
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Press quickly Press quickly
BUTTONS AND CONNECTIONS
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CONNECTING ADDITIONAL DEVICES
Connecting a USB Mouse
1. Plug the USB connection on the mouse into the top USB connection on the back of the DVR.
Connecting a Monitor
1. Connect the BNC to RCA connector to the top VIDEO OUT connection on the back of the DVR.
2. Plug the RCA cable into the BNC connector.
3. Attach the other end of the RCA cable to a yellow RCA video input on your TV/monitor.
4. Switch the TV/Monitor source to view the DVR. (Consult the TV/Monitor manual for instructions on how to switch the video source).
5. The bottom video out is for a second monitor. Plugging an RCA cable into this video out would be the same as plugging it into the top video output.
NOTE:
HDMI input on the DVR only supports 1920X1024. Ensure
you monitor can support this settings when connecting to an
HD monitor.
POWERING ON DVR
1. Plug the power cord into a power outlet (surge protected power outlet recommended).
2. Insert the small end of the power supply wire into the rear DC 12V port on the DVR.
• After a few seconds the splash screen will
appear and the DVR will start up.
BUTTONS AND CONNECTIONS
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Now that you have powered up the DVR and connected it to a TV or monitor you are ready to begin setting up and using the DVR. You will notice the coaching Smart Menu information bubbles at the bottom of the screen describing the settings that you will find in the menu. As an added convenience the DVR will automatically begin recording once it is powered on as long as at least one camera is connected. First thing that is recommended is to configure the date and time. Instructions for this can be found on page 47.
Using the Mouse
The included USB mouse makes using the DVR simple and efficient. Using the mouse will make controlling the DVR very similar to using a computer. It will allow you to easily click on items to select them and make desired changes.
Access the MENU or Use of the Mouse
If you are unable to access the MENU or use the mouse, the DVR display settings may be stuck on an incorrect display format. To resolve this follow these steps:
1. Reboot your DVR (Unplug for at least 10 seconds and plug back in)
2. Wait for the HDD light on the front of the DVR to start flashing
3. Aim the remote directly at your DVR and press "0"
4. You will hear a loud beep from the DVR and will regain control of the mouse.
Screen Viewing
By double clicking one of the camera screens, the viewing mode will switch to full screen mode. Double clicking again will bring you back to the all camera screen mode. From full screen mode you can zoom into an area of the screen. For more information on zooming in, please see ZOOM in FUNCTION TOOLBAR.
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The Function Toolbar can be accessed 3 different ways:
1. By right clicking the mouse anywhere on the screen. To access items on this menu with the mouse move the mouse pointer over the option to highlight it and left-click. To exit, move the pointer off the menu and right click.
2. Moving the mouse to the bottom of the screen. To access items on this menu with the mouse move the mouse to the bottom of the screen and a menu bar will appear. Here you can access the main menu or a few quick activating settings. To exit, move the pointer off the menu and right click.
3. Pressing ENTER on the remote. To access items on this menu with the remote, use the arrow keys to move and when the option is highlighted, press select. To exit, press the MENU button.
Main Menu
This icon accesses the MAIN MENU which enables you to change settings in DISPL AY, RECORD, SEARCH, NETWORK, ALARM, DEVICE, SYSTEM and ADVANCED.
Lock
This icon appears when you have enabled a user password. This allows the user to lock and unlock the Main Menu. The default password is 123456.
Split Screen Mode
Selecting this while in full screen mode will allow you to enter quad, 9, or 16 screen view.
FUNCTION TOOLBAR
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PTZ Camera
This shortcut opens the PTZ menu. PTZ stands for Pan, Tilt, Zoom cameras (not included). This menu option only controls compatible PTZ cameras that are properly setup in the device management section of the menu.
The PTZ camera controls
Directional Keys: Moves the camera in the
direction of the arrow.
Zoom: The + zooms in and the – zooms out.
Focus: The + focuses the picture and the - removes
the focus. This is useful if an object is either close range or long range and is being displayed blurry.
Iris: The + lets in more light and the – removes light from the image. This is useful for varying lighting situations as well as correcting backlight issues.
Speed: Allows you to adjust the speed that the camera will move.
Cruise Setup: Allows you to set preset positions for the PTZ to follow. The PTZ camera will cruise through your set positions and times. Not all PTZ cameras have this function.
Start Cruise
This option prompts the PTZ cruise to start (if you have set up the PTZ cruise). Click it again to stop the PTZ cruise. To Set Cruise follow these steps:
1. Right click the mouse and select .
2. Select the channel that the PTZ camera is connected to. (The PTZ camera must already be configured).
3. Click on the TIME text field and input the time (in seconds) for how long you would like the PTZ camera to stay at that position.
4. Use the directional buttons to adjust the camera to the areas you would like the PTZ camera to view in cruise mode.
5. Press the SET button at each desired position.
6. To review your set points, select the NO. text field and input the number you would like to view.
7. Click SAVE and then EXIT.
8. To erase preset cruise points select the CLEAR button.
9. To start the PTZ cruise, open the shortcut menu and select START CRUISE. To stop the PTZ cruise, open the shortcut menu and select STOP CRUISE.
FUNCTION TOOLBAR
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Zoom
When viewing a camera in full screen mode, your FUNCTION TOOLBAR gives you an option to zoom in. This function allows you to get a better view of what you are monitoring. To zoom follow these steps:
1. Double click the screen you would like to zoom in on. This will open to full screen mode.
2. Right click the mouse, scroll to ZOOM and press SELECT.
3. Using the mouse, click and drag a square around the area you would like to zoom in on.
4. Once the square has been set, release the mouse button and the screen will zoom in on the selected area.
5. To exit the zoomed in screen, right click the mouse.
Record Search
This shortcut prompts the video search menu to appear. It allows you to search through the previously recorded footage. For more information on the video search menu, please see the PLAYBACK section of this manual.
Start / Stop Record
This shortcut prompts the DVR to start or stop recording. This function works if the DVR's schedule is set to MOTION RECORD and you would like to record in between motion detection events.
Start / Stop Rotate
1. Right click the mouse and select START ROTATE The cameras will then start sequencing through.
2. To stop auto sequence, double click the screen or open the FUNCTION TOOLBAR and select the STOP ROTATE icon.
3. To return to quad, 9, or 16 screen view, open the FUNCTION TOOLBAR and select the SPLIT screen icon.
PIP Mode
Picture in picture (PIP) mode / allows you to view camera one in full screen and up to two camera channels (of your choice) as smaller screens in either corner of the screen. You must have at least one camera connected to your DVR for PIP mode to function properly. To turn on PIP mode follow these steps:
1. Right click and then select PIP Mode 1x1 or PIP Mode 1x2.
2. 1x1 allows you to view camera one in full screen and another camera in the lower left corner of the screen.
3. 1x2 allows you to view camera one in full screen and two other cameras in the bottom left and right corners of the screen.
4. To exit PIP mode, right click the mouse.
Volume
If you have connected audio-enabled cameras to the DVR you can adjust the level of sound or mute all noise being recorded. Select the volume icon in the FUNCTION TOOLBAR. You can adjust the volume level using the bar or mute by checking the mute box. Select the save disk icon to save your settings.
FUNCTION TOOLBAR
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MAIN MENU
Main Screen
1. The MAIN MENU can be accessed by pressing the menu button on the remote control or by right clicking the mouse, then selecting the menu icon.
2. To make a selection from the MAIN MENU, left click the mouse or press ENTER on the remote.
When accessing any sub-menus, there are a few options available at the bottom of the screen:
Default: Restores all of the settings on the current page to the default settings.
Apply: Applies all settings changed to the DVR. In some sections it will save the information if a save button is not present. If a save button is present it must be selected to save the changes.
Save: Will save all changes made within that menu.
Exit: Exits the current menu.
Note:
All sub menus have some or all of the above options.
Using the Keyboard
The keyboard is used when typing in passwords, dates and to label/name certain functions. This keyboard will appear multiple times when working with your DVR.
1. To select letters, left-click the mouse or press ENTER on the remote control. Selecting the SHIFT key on the keyboard changes the letters to lower case and displays additional characters. To erase, select the backspace key.
2. When you have finished typing, select the enter key on the keypad to close the keyboard.
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Display Setup
The Display Setup menu has 3 tabs; Live, Output and Privacy Zone. This menu allows you to name each camera, adjust where the title of the camera appears on screen, adjust the color of each camera, turn cameras on and off as well as decide on where the time will be displayed on screen.
Live Tab
The Live Tab allows you to customize the name and position of the camera name. Customizing camera names allow for easy recognition of locations you are monitoring.
Title
This will be the NAME of the camera that is displayed on screen. It is good to name the camera something that reflects what the camera is monitoring. Ex. Garage or Driveway. A maximum of 8 characters can be used. To change the name of the cameras follow these steps:
1. Select the camera that you would like to adjust the settings for.
2. Select the camera NAME option under the camera number you would like to change and a keyboard will appear.
3. Enter the title of the camera you would like, then select enter to close the keyboard.
4. Select AP PLY from the main camera menu to save your changes.
5. Repeat for all desired cameras.
Position
This will determine where the camera name will be displayed in the camera viewing window. To change the position of the title follow these steps:
1. Select the position option and a drop down list will open.
U-L → Upper-Left D-L → Down-Left U-R → Upper-Right D-R → Down-Right
2. Select the position where you would like the title to appear on the camera screen. If you would like the name not to display, set the position to CLOSE.
3. Repeat for all desired cameras.
4. Select AP PLY to save the changes.
U-L
D-L
U-R
D-R
Upper-Left
Down-Left
Upper-Right
Down-Right
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Color Setup
Clicking this button will allow you to adjust the image settings for an individual camera. To adjust color follow these steps:
1. Select the COLOR SETUP button and a full screen view of the selected camera will appear along with scroll bars to adjust Hue, Brightness, Contrast and Saturation.
2. To turn the settings up and down, click and drag the bar in the center.
3. Once you have adjusted the color to your liking, select APPLY and then EXIT to return to the camera menu.
4. Repeat for all desired cameras.
Covert
Choose whether or not to display a camera in Live Viewing mode. The camera will record and playback normally, but it will not appear on the Live Viewing screen. This is beneficial so that only authorized users can see what the camera is monitoring. To turn Live Viewing on or off:
1. Select the LIVE option and a drop down list will open.
2. Select ENABLE or DISABLE from the drop down list to turn the camera on or off.
3. Repeat for all desired cameras.
4. Select APPLY to save the changes.
Display Time
This DVR gives you an option to display the time while it is recording and while it is in Live View mode. The default setting has both Time displays set to ENABLE. To turn the Time display or Record Time display off or on follow these steps:
1. Select the LIVE TIME option or RECORD TIME option and choose either ENABLE or DISABLE.
2. The Time display will now be changed.
3. Select APPLY to save settings.
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Copy
The DVR gives you an option to copy all display selections from one camera to another, or to all cameras. To copy Camera Settings follow these steps:
1. Select the COPY option and choose a camera number or ALL cameras.
2. The settings from the currently viewed camera will now be copied to the camera(s) selected from the drop down list.
3. Select APPLY to save settings.
Output Tab
Rotate Time
You can set the DVR to automatically switch channels every few seconds while in Live View.
1. Select the text box beside Rotate Time, input the amount of time in seconds that you would like each camera view to play full screen on your DVR.
2. Select ENTER key.
3. Select APPLY to save your changes.
VGA/HDMI Resolution
1. Select the scroll bar next to VGA/HDMI RESOLUTION and a list will appear.
2. Highlight the resolution you would like.
NOTE:
The higher the resolution, the more space you will use on
your HDD.
3. Select APPLY to save your changes.
Initial Device (Init. DEV.)
1. Select the drop down bar next to INIT. DEV and a list will appear.
2. Highlight the device type you are using: VOUT, HDMI, or AUTO.
3. Select APPLY to save your changes.
Note:
GUI to LCD (VGA) If you connect the DVR to a television and
the DVR is set to LCD (VGA) the mouse and remote will not
function.
Blind Switch
If you are unable to access the Menu or use the mouse, the DVR display settings may be stuck on an incorrect display format. To resolve this please follow these steps:
1. Reboot your DVR (Unplug for at least 10 seconds and plug back in).
2. Wait for the HDD light on the front of the DVR to start flashing.
3. Aim the remote directly at your DVR and press 0.
4. You will hear a loud beep from the DVR and will regain control of the mouse.
MAIN MENU
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Transparency
Adjust the Menu from transparent to opaque (solid) by following these steps:
1. Click and drag the bar in the center next to TRANSPARENCY.
2. Click on APPLY to confirm settings.
Volume and Margin
These options let you customize the look and sound of your recordings.
Margin
1. Select the MARGINS option and the margin screen will appear.
2. Slide the cursor from 0 to 36 to set each margin, 0 being the lowest, 36 being the highest.
3. Select APPLY to save your changes.
Volume
1. Select the VOLUME option and the volume screen will appear.
2. Slide the cursor from 1 to 63 to set the volume, 1 being the lowest, 63 being the highest.
3. Select APPLY to save your changes.
Privacy Zone Tab
Privacy zones appear as black areas on a live view screen and are never recorded. Set up to 4 privacy zones per camera and ensure safe zones and areas are not recorded. To adjust Privacy Zones follow these steps:
1. Choose the desired camera using the drop down box.
2. Select the PRIVACY ZO N E drop down box and select ON.
3. Place check marks beside the amount of privacy zones you wish to have (up to 4).
4. Press the Mask Area Setup option to see the SETUP SCREEN.
5. Click and drag the boxes around the screen to place them where you need privacy zones.
6. Select APPLY to save your changes.
7. To copy these settings to multiple cameras, select the channel to copy.
8. Select the channel(s) you want to copy.
9. Select COPY to apply settings to all selected channels.
10. Select APPLY button to save your changes.
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Record Setup
This option allows you to turn recording for each camera on or off, set video quality, adjust the frame rate, set the resolution, enable or disable audio recording, pick a recording mode (scheduled or continuous), set the file pack time (recorded video size in minutes) and copy settings from one camera to another.
Rec Para Tab
Recording parameters allows you to choose the channel you wish to record, turn record on or off, set the Pack Duration as well as enable PRERECORD if you wish to enable Motion Record.
Record (Enable/Disable)
1. Select the drop down menu beside the channel(s) you would like adjusted.
2. Highlight whether you would like the camera enabled or disabled and press SELECT.
3. Select APPLY to save settings.
Copy settings
1. Select the channel at the bottom of the page that you wish to copy.
2. Select which channels you would like to apply the settings to.
3. Select COPY, then select APPLY to save settings.
Pack Duration
The DVR allows you to choose the maximum length that each recorded video clip will be. This is for backup purposes. To adjust and/or set a pack time follow these steps:
1. Select the drop down menu beside PACK TIME.
2. Highlight the time you would like each recorded video clip to be (15, 30, 45 and/or 60 min) and press SELECT.
3. Select APPLY to save settings.
PreRecord
This function works with motion detection. If enabled the DVR will pull footage prior to motion being detected for that camera.
1. Select the drop down menu beside PRERECORD.
2. Select ENABLE or DISABLE.
3. Select APPLY to save settings.
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Schedule Tab
Record Schedule Setup
The DVR allows you to choose whether it always records, or if it records based on a set schedule or only when motion is detected. Your DVR is set to record always by factory default.
Normal Record: (Green) Sets schedule or constant recording
Motion Record: (Yellow) Sets for motion recording
No Record: (Transparent) Footage will not record at this time
To schedule motion or continuous record (24/7)
1. Select the channel you wish to record.
2. The top line is to schedule NORMAL RECORD. Normal record allows you to record 24/7. One click selects the individual box. Each box represents one hour. To de-select, click the box again. For example, all boxes from 0 to 23 need to be GREEN for the DVR to record for 24 hours.
3. The bottom line is to schedule MOTION RECORD. Motion Record allows you to record only if motion is detected. One click selects the individual box or click and drag across all boxes. Each box represents one hour. To de-select click the box again. For example, all boxes from 0 to 23 need to be YELLOW for the DVR to record for 24 hours when motion is detected.
4. To apply your customized settings to another day, select the DAY at the bottom of the screen and the click the box next to TO ALL to select the day it will be applied to, then click COPY.
5. To apply your customized settings to another channel, select CHANNEL at the bottom of the screen and click the box next to TO ALL to select the channel it will be applied to, then click COPY.
6. Select APPLY to save your settings.
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