Digimerge D2216 Series Installation & User Manual

Professional Integrated

Surveillance System

22” LCD Monitor with Integrated 16 Channel

Digital Video Recorder & Multi-Function Display

Model:

D2216 Series

Installation / User Manual

English Version 1.0

Thank you for purchasing the LCD / 16 Channel Integrated DVR. Digimerge is committed to providing our customers with a high quality, reliable security product.

This system offers a whole new level of security surveillance to the consumer market. Combining the latest word in LCD displays, Digital Video Recording and CCTV Design, the system does more than simply provide the sharpest video imaging (under any condition), large capacity video storage and unparalleled ease of system control – it’s also made to provide the longest trouble free service with an array of built-in diagnostics and commercial grade CCTV component design.

To learn more about the LCD / 16 Channel Integrated DVR, and to learn about our complete range of accessory products, please visit our website at:

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CAUTION

RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK

DO NOT OPEN

CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK

DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK).

NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE.

REFER SERVICING TO A QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL

The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol, within an equilateral triangle, is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated “dangerous voltage” within the product’s enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons.

The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the literature accompanying the appliance.

WARNING: TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD,

DO NOT EXPOSE THIS UNIT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.

CAUTION: TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK, MATCH WIDE BLADE

OF PLUG TO WIDE SLOT, FULLY INSERT.

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Guides and Firmware. Additional Language Manuals are also available at:

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Important Safeguards

In addition to the careful attention devoted to quality standards in the manufacture process of your video product, safety is a major factor in the design of every instrument. However, safety is your responsibility too. This sheet lists important information that will help to assure your enjoyment and proper use of the video product and accessory equipment. Please read them carefully before operating and using your video product.

Installation

1. Read and Follow Instructions - All the safety and operating instructions should be read before the video product is operated. Follow all operating instructions.

2. Retain Instructions - The safety and operating instructions should be retained for future reference.

3. Heed Warnings - Comply with all warnings on the video product and in the operating instructions.

4. Polarization - Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or grounding-type plug.

A polarized plug has two blades with one wider than the other.

A grounding type plug has two blades and a third grounding prong.

The wide blade or the third prong are provided for your safety.

If the provided plug does not fit into your outlet, consult an electrician for replacement of the obsolete outlet

5. .Power Sources - This video product should be operated only from the type of power source indicated on the marking label. If you are not sure of the type of power supply to your location, consult your video dealer or local power company. For video products intended to operate from battery power, or other sources, refer to the operating instructions.

6. Overloading - Do not overload wall outlets of extension cords as this can result in the risk of fire or electric shock. Overloaded AC outlets, extension cords, frayed power cords, damaged or cracked wire insulation, and broken plugs are dangerous. They may result in a shock or fire hazard. Periodically examine the cord, and if its appearance indicates damage or deteriorated insulation, have it replaced by your service technician.

7. Power-Cord Protection - Power supply cords should be routed so that they are not likely to be walked on or pinched by items placed upon or against them, paying particular attention to cords at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point where they exit from the video product.

8. Ventilation - Slots and openings in the case are provided for ventilation to ensure reliable operation of the video product and to protect it from overheating. These openings must not be blocked or covered. The openings should never be blocked by placing the video equipment on a bed, sofa, rug, or other similar surface. This video product should never be placed near or over a radiator or heat register. This video product should not be placed in a built-in installation such as a bookcase or rack unless proper ventilation is provided or the video product manufacturer’s instructions have been followed.

9. Attachments - Do not use attachments unless recommended by the video product manufacturer as they may cause a hazard.

10. Water and Moisture - Do not use this video product near water. For example, near a bath tub, wash bowl, kitchen sink or laundry tub, in a wet basement, near a swimming pool and the like.

Caution: Maintain electrical safety. Powerline operated equipment or accessories connected to this unit should bear the UL listing mark of CSA certification mark on the accessory itself and should not be modified so as to defeat the safety features. This will help avoid any potential hazard from electrical shock or fire. If in doubt, contact qualified service personnel.

11. Accessories - Do not place this video equipment on an unstable cart, stand, tripod, or table. The video equipment may fall, causing serious damage to the video product. Use this video product only with a cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table recommended by the manufacturer or sold with the video product. Any mounting of the product should follow the manufacturer’s instructions and use a mounting accessory recommended by the manufacturer.

Important Safeguards

Service

12. Servicing - Do not attempt to service this video equipment yourself as opening or removing covers may expose you to dangerous voltage or other hazards. Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel.

13. Conditions Requiring Service - Unplug this video product from the wall outlet and refer servicing to qualified service personnel under the following conditions.

A. When the power supply cord or plug is damaged.

B. If liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into the video product.

C. If the video product has been exposed to rain or water.

D. If the video product does not operate normally by following the operating instructions. Adjust only those controls that are covered by the operating instructions. Improper adjustment of other controls may result in damage and will often require extensive work by a qualified technician to restore the video product to its normal operation.

E. If the video product has been dropped or the cabinet has been damaged.

Use

18. Cleaning - Unplug the video product from the wall outlet before cleaning. Do not use liquid cleaners or aerosol cleaners. Use a damp cloth for cleaning.

19. Product and Cart Combination - Video and cart combination should be moved with care. Quick stops, excessive force, and uneven surfaces may cause the video product and car combination to overturn.

20. Object and Liquid Entry - Never push objects for any kind into this video product through openings as they may touch dangerous voltage points or “short-out” parts that could result in a fire or electric shock. Never spill liquid of any kind on the video product.

21. Lightning - For added protection for this video product during a lightning storm, or when it is left unattended and unused for long periods of time, unplug it from the wall outlet and disconnect the antenna or cable system. This will prevent damage to the video product due to lightning and power line surges.

F. When the video product exhibits a distinct change in performance. This indicates a need for service.

14. Replacement Parts - When replacement parts are required, have the service technician verify that the replacements used have the same safety characteristics as the original parts. Use of replacements specified by the video product manufacturer can prevent fire, electric shock or other hazards.

15. Safety Check - Upon completion of any service or repairs to this video product, ask the service technician to perform safety checks recommended by the manufacturer to determine that the video product is in safe operating condition.

16. Wall or Ceiling Mounting - The cameras provided with this system should be mounted to a wall or ceiling only as instructed in this guide, using the provided mounting brackets.

17. Heat - The product should be situated away from heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other products (including amplifiers) that produce heat.

General Precautions

NOTE

This equipment has been certified and found to comply with the limits regulated by FCC, EMC, and LVD. Therefore, it is designated to provide reasonable protection against interference and will not cause interference with other appliance usage.

However, it is imperative that the user follows this manuals guidelines to avoid improper usage which may result in damage to the unit, electrical shock and fire hazard injury

In order to improve the feature functions and quality of this product, the specifications are subject to change without notice from time to time.

FCC CLASS B NOTICE

Note:

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instruction, may cause harmful interference to radio communications.

However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception (which can be determined by turning the equipment on and off), the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:

z Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna z Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver z Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is

connected

z Consult the dealer or an experienced radio or television technician for assistance

General Precautions

1. All warnings and instructions of this manual should be followed

2. Remove the plug from the outlet before cleaning. Do not use liquid aerosol detergents. Use a water dampened cloth for cleaning

3. Do not use this unit in humid or wet places

4. Keep enough space around the unit for ventilation. Slots and openings in the storage cabinet should not be blocked

5. During lightning storms, or when the unit is not used for a long time, disconnect the power supply, antenna, and cables to protect the unit from electrical surge

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INTEGRATED LCD/DVR UNIT FEATURES

Monitor

• 22” Wide screen LCD with user selectable aspect ratio (Wide 16:9, Standard 4:3)

• Professional Grade High Resolution (1680x1050) Glossy LCD panel

• VGA Input - use your LCD Display as a PC monitor

• USB picture frame feature - display digital pictures from a USB flash drive

• Entertainment Component Video input (YPbPr)

• Spot Video Out supports a connection to another monitor to display video in a different location (e.g. Public View Monitor)

• Multiple control options; front panel buttons, remote control, mouse, remote software

• Tri-lingual On Screen Display (English, Spanish, French)

• Video Tutorial for camera installation and system set up

• Screen saver for energy efficiency

• Wall mountable (VESA standard)

• Stand with cable management solution

• Environmentally friendly, recyclable packaging material

DVR

• 16 Channels with Pentaplex operation - View, Record, Playback, Back Up & Remotely Control the system simultaneously

• MPEG4 Digital Video Compression - small file sizes without compromising video quality

• Recording Frames Per Second (FPS): 240/200 (NTSC/PAL) @ 352X240

• Recording Resolution: 704x480, 704x240, 352x240(NTSC), 704x576, 704x288, 352x288(PAL)

• Custom recording for each camera

• Covert Camera - record without displaying camera image

• Continuous Recording with Motion Event logging for easy event searching

• Selectable 4 channel audio recording & Programmable motion detection

• Pre-Event Recording of a preset amount of time before motion triggers the recording to see activities leading up to an event

• Hard Drive with SATA interface, 100% duty cycle for optimal performance in the commercial video security market. Expandable up to 750GB

• S.M.A.R.T HDD Support (Self-Monitoring Analysis and Reporting Technology): Auto Detection / Recovery to ensure the HDD is functioning properly at all times

• Supports external USB: Hard Drive, Optical Drive (DVD-RW, CDRW) and Flash Drive

• Scheduled back up to an external USB storage and Network Storage Using FTP

• Watermarking of video files to encrypt the data

• 8 Programmable Alarm Inputs, 1 Relay Alarm output

• Pan/Tilt/Zoom Camera Control: RS-485 interface

• Network Protocol: TCP/IP, DDNS and Web

Table of Contents

Getting Started .......................................................................................... 9

Tips & Tricks - Useful System Information .............................................. 10

Front Panel ............................................................................................. 12

Side Panel - USB Ports ........................................................................... 13

Rear Panel .............................................................................................. 14

Using the Octopus Cable ........................................................................ 16

Camera Installation ................................................................................. 17

Multi-Function Display - Monitor Modes .................................................. 20

MODE 1: Digital Video Recorder Mode

Digital Video Recorder (DVR) Mode (Mode 1) ........................................ 21

DVR Mode - Remote Control Usage ....................................................... 22

Front Panel Navigation Controls ............................................................. 23

Mouse Control ......................................................................................... 23

On-Screen Display Menu ........................................................................ 24

System Display ....................................................................................... 25

Menu Navigation Controls & Tips ........................................................... 26

System Setup Controls ........................................................................... 27

Display Menu .......................................................................................... 30

Camera Menu ......................................................................................... 35

Sound Menu ............................................................................................ 38

System Menu .......................................................................................... 39

Firmware Update ................................................................................ 42-43

Event / Sensor ........................................................................................ 45

Disk Management ................................................................................... 47

Recording Menu Controls ....................................................................... 49

Simple Recording Mode .......................................................................... 50

Advanced Recording ............................................................................... 51

Archiving ................................................................................................. 56

Search ..................................................................................................... 59

MODE 2: VGA Mode

VGA Mode (Mode 2) ............................................................................... 61

VGA Mode - Remote Control Usage ....................................................... 62

Table of Contents

MODE 3: Component Mode

Component Mode (Mode 3) .................................................................... 63

Component Mode - Remote Control Usage ............................................ 64

MODE 4: Picture Frame Mode

Picture Frame Mode (Mode 4) ................................................................ 65

Picture Frame Mode - Remote Control Usage ........................................ 66

Picture Frame - Menu ............................................................................. 67

Monitor - Menu Settings .......................................................................... 69

Appendicies

System Specifications - Appendix #1 ...................................................... 73

DigiClient 4.0 Software Requirements - Appendix #2 ............................. 75

Setting up Remote Viewing - Appendix #3 ............................................. 76

Using the Auto Email Feature - Appendix #4 .......................................... 88

Recommended Tips for System Setup - Appendix #5 ............................ 92

Listen-in Audio - Appendix #6 ................................................................. 99

Playback Of Previously Recorded Data - Appendix #7 ......................... 100

Setting Auto-Recording to OFF - Appendix #8 ..................................... 102

Setting up Motion Recording - Appendix #9 ......................................... 104

Using the Storage Calculator - Appendix #10 ....................................... 107

Hard Drive Replacement - Appendix #11 ............................................. 108

Connecting a Spot-Out Monitor - Appendix #12 ................................... 110

Connecting Motion / Alarm Device - Appendix #13 .............................. 111

Connecting PTZ Cameras - Appendix #14 ........................................... 112

Full Connectivity Diagram - Appendix #15 ............................................ 113

Limited Warranty ................................................................................... 114

Getting Started

The system comes with the following components:

Getting Started

INTEGRAGTED LCD/DVD WITH PRE-INSTALLED HARD DRIVE*

MOUSE CLEANING CLOTH OCTOPUS CABLE

POWER ADAPTER

REMOTE CONTROL ETHERNET

* HARD DRIVE SIZE VARIES BY SPECIFIC MODEL. PLEASE REFER TO

YOUR PACKAGE FOR CONTENT DETAILS.

CHECK YOUR PACKAGE TO CONFIRM THAT YOU HAVE RECEIVED THE COMPLETE

SYSTEM, INCLUDING ALL COMPONENTS SHOWN ABOVE.

MANUALS, QUICK START

GUIDE & SOFTWARE CD

CABLE

Tips & Tricks - Useful System Information

The following Tips & Tricks contain useful information about your System:

• Your default System Password is 1234. This password may be required when entering menus, reviewing Recorded Data, Archiving, PTZ, and for Remote Access. You can change this password in the System Menu.

• Make sure to set up your DATE & TIME

prior to starting Recording. These settings are very

important to maintain system data accuracy.

• The SPOT OUT

option on the System does NOT display exactly what is shown on the Monitor

screen - the spot out will show individual cameras in Sequence Mode, based on Menu Settings.

• Picture in Picture (PIP)

z When in VGA Mode, the PIP will display the DVR Screen. z When in Component Mode, the PIP will display the DVR Screen. z When in Picture Frame Mode, the PIP will display the DVR Screen. z A PIP Screen will NOT be displayed when the Installation Guide Video is playing z When in DVR Mode, the REVERSE-PIP will display the Component, Video or VGA Input. This function

could be used to watch a Movie or view your PC Screen while still monitoring the Live Video display.

behaves in different ways, depending on MODE:

• When setting up the System for Remote Access, it is very important to turn off the System,

CONNECT THE ETHERNET CABLE to the system and to the Router, and then turn the

System back on again. If the cable is connected while the System is on, it will not properly get Network Information from the Router.

• If you are experiencing difficulties accessing your System remotely, press the INFO Button on the Remote Control -or- the Enter Button on the Front Panel to display the System Information. The IP ADDRESS SHOULD NOT BE 127.0.0.1

- if it is, your system network

settings are not correct. Please see the Network section of this manual for details.

• To listen to AUDIO IN PLAYBACK MODE

, make sure to maximize the selected channel to

full screen. Audio will NOT play when playback is in split screen mode.

• When EDITING SYSTEM SETTINGS

, it is important to note the color of your Highlight Box. When the highlight box is in GREEN, it indicates that the option is available for editing. When the highlight box is in ORANGE, it indicates that the option is in active editing mode, and the setting can be changed.

Orange Highlight - Indicates that the option is in active editing mode.

Green Highlight - Indicates that the option is available for editing. Once the option is highlighted, press the ENTER key to edit the option (highlights changes to Orange).

• Use the PAGE UP / PAGE DOWN ifcons to switch between Cameras 1~8 and cameras 9~16in some configuration menus.

Tips & Tricks - Useful System Information

System Startup / Shutdown

System Loading Sequence

• Press the POWER button located on the front panel of the System to start the unit, or press the Power Button on the Remote Control.

• The System will perform a Hard Drive check

The unit will initially load to a split screen view, displaying all channels (if available). Empty channels will be displayed in Blue.

NOTE: If a new HARD DRIVE is detected, the system will prompt you to FORMAT the drive. If you do not choose to format the HARD DRIVE, the drive will not be detected by the system.

If you choose to FORMAT a drive in this way, the drive will no longer be readable by a regular PC without using the HARD DRIVE VIEWER software included on the CD provided with this unit. Please see the Appendices for details on Hard Drive format.

Monitor Display Shutoff

• Press the Power Button on the front panel or remote control for one second to turn off the monitor only.

• The System will continue to record while the monitor is off.

• The LED indicators on the front of the System will remain ON.

• The monitor shutoff can be automatically set using the Screen Saver settings in the System Menu.

System Shutdown

• Press and hold the Power Button on the front panel or remote control for three seconds to turn off the System, or select Shutdown from the Mouse Menu. Enter the Admin Password (1234 by default).

• Only the ADMIN can turn the unit ON/OFF.

• The System will NOT continue to record while the unit is off.

• The LED indicators on the front of the System will be OFF.

System Shutdown Prompt

Front Panel

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8

1. System Power Button

5. Navigation & Enter

2. Multi-Function Modes

6. Power LED

3. Setup Menu

6. Recording LED

4. Return Button

8. Network Connection LED

1. SYSTEM POWER BUTTON - Press the System Power button to turn the Monitor display ON/ OFF. Press and hold the button to turn the DVR ON/OFF.

2. MULTI-FUNCTION MENU MODES - Press the Multi-Function Menu button to switch between monitor modes:

• DVR Mode - Displays the DVR with live camera view.

• VGA Mode - Displays the device connected to the VGA Port on the monitor (i.e. Computer).

• Component Mode - Displays the device connected to the component green, blue, and red inputs (Y/Pb/Pr) in high resolution (i.e. DVD Player).

• Picture Frame Mode - Displays jpg images from a USB Thumbstick on the monitor as still images. Images cannot exceed 1600x1200 pixels.

• Installation Guide - Displays the system installation video.

3. SETUP MENU - Press the Setup Button to display the System Menu (in DVR Mode), the Monitor Configuration Setup Menu (in VGA or Component Mode) or the Picture Frame Setup Menu (in Picture Frame mode).

Front Panel

Side Panel - USB Ports

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8

1. System Power Button

5. Navigation & Enter

2. Multi-Function Modes

6. Power LED

3. Setup Menu

6. Recording LED

4. Return Button

8. Network Connection LED

4. RETURN BUTTON - Exits a menu and returns the screen to the default view for the selected Mode.

5. NAVIGATION & ENTER CONTROLS - Use the Navigation controls to move Up, Down, Left and Right in menus, and press Enter to select options.

6. POWER LED - Indicates that the system is ON/OFF (RED LED).

7. REC LED - Indicates that the system is currently recording (when the RED LED is ON).

8. NET LED - Indicates that a remote connection has been made to the unit (over the Network) when the RED LED is ON.

Side Panel - USB Ports

The USB Ports provide a connection point for a USB PC Mouse, USB Flash Drives (thumbsticks) and USB Hard Drives.

• Use a Mouse for navigating in DVR and Picture Frame modes.

• Connect a USB Thumbstick or USB Hard Drive or Optical Drive (CD-RW/DVD-RW) for system Archive Backup.

• Add jpg pictures to a USB Thumbstick to use the Monitor as a Picture Frame display.

Rear Panel

1 2 3 4 6 7 85

10 11 12

1. DIN Video Inputs

5. Component Video IN 7. Relay / PTZ / RS-232 8. Ethernet

9. Power (DC 12V) 11. Spot Out10. Audio Inputs 12. Audio Out

13. Alarm Block

2. BNC Video Inputs 4. VGA IN Port3. Octopus Cable Input

6. Component Audio IN

1. 6 PIN DIN VIDEO INPUTS - Channel 1-4 Camera inputs (for cameras with 6 Pin DIN connections).

Cameras with 6 Pin DIN connections draw power from the System - additional power adapters are not needed.

2. BNC VIDEO INPUTS - Channel 1-8 camera inputs (used to connect Cameras with BNC connection type). Cameras with BNC connections require an additional power adaptor.

3. OCTOPUS CABLE INPUT - Connect the Octopus Cable to the system to add an additional 8 cameras (CH 9~16).

4. VGA INPUT - Connect a PC (or other devices with a VGA Output) to the System. The System will perform as a Computer Monitor (when in VGA Mode).

5. COMPONENT VIDEO IN - Connect a DVD Player, Set Top Box or Satellite Receiver to the component Video Inputs (Y/Pb/Pr).

6. COMPONENT AUDIO IN - Connect a DVD Player, Set Top Box or Satellite Receiver to the component Audio Inputs (Audio in Left/Right Channels). The Component (Composite) Output must be turned ON on most DVD Players before connection to the System.

7. RELAY / PTZ / RS-232 BLOCK - These terminals are used to send a signal to a secondary device or control PTZ (Pan/Tilt/Zoom) type cameras.

Rear Panel

1 2 3 4 6 7 85 9

Rear Panel

10 11 12

1. DIN Video Inputs

5. Component Video IN 7. Relay / PTZ / RS-232 8. Ethernet

9. Power (DC 12V) 11. Spot Out10. Audio Inputs 12. Audio Out

13. Alarm Block

2. BNC Video Inputs 4. VGA IN Port3. Octopus Cable Input

6. Component Audio IN

8. ETHERNET PORT - Connects the monitor to a router for connection to the internet. Refer to Appendix #3 for Remote Connection setup.

9. DC INPUT - Connect the AC power using the power cord provided with the unit from the monitor to an electrical outlet

10. RCA AUDIO INPUTS - Channel 1-4 Audio inputs (for BNC type cameras with standard RCA Audio output)

11. SPOT OUT - Video Output port to connect the unit to a Monitor or TV. This feature is used for situations in which you want to have the system in a back room while still displaying images to the public eye, for theft deterrence or advertising purposes.

12. AUDIO OUT - Audio Output port to connect the unit to a secondary audio device (i.e. Speakers).

13. ALARM FUNCTION TERMINALS (INPUT/OUTPUT) - These terminals are used to connect external alarm devices such as a motion sensor, door/alarm sensor, or time lapse VCR for Alarm Recording. Refer to the appendices for Alarm Block Configuration.

Using the Octopus Cable

The Octopus Cable (provided with the system) allows 8 additional cameras to be added to the system.

1. Connect the cable to the Input located on the back of the System

2. Attach BNC Type cameras to the cables. Each cable is labelled with a channel number.

Once the cable and cameras are attached to they System, use the menu to configure the camera settings and recording options.

Connect to the System Connect to BNC Cameras

Camera Installation

Before you install a camera, carefully plan where and how you will position it, and where you will route the cable that connects the camera to the System.

Installation Warnings:

• Select a location for the camera that provides a clear view of the area you want to monitor, which is free from dust, and is not in line-of-sight to a strong light source or direct sunlight.

• Plan the cables’ route so that it is not close to power or telephone lines, transformers, microwave ovens or other electrical equipment that could interfere with the system.

• Select a location for the camera that has an ambient temperature between 14 (-10°C~45°C)

• If you plan to install the camera in a location that has conditions not recommended in this manual, consult with a professional installer and consider use of a separate camera cover or housing

• Before starting permanent installation, have another person hold the camera for you while you verify its performance by observing the image on the monitor.

°F~113°F

Camera Stand Installation:

1. Attach the pedestal to the ceiling, wall or other surface by the base using the provided screws.

2. The mounting bracket must be attached to a structural device such as a wall stud or ceiling rafter using the supplied screws.

3. Attach the camera to the pedestal. Adjust the angle of the camera, and tighten the thumbscrew to set the position

NOTE: The Camera can be attached to the stand

using the screw point on the top or the bottom (to maintain proper camera alignment). This prevents the image from becoming inverted.

* Camera model may not be exactly as shown.

Camera Installation

Connecting BNC Cameras

1. Connect the Extension cable to the Camera and System:

A. Connect the Barrel Power connector to a power

adaptor.

B. Connect the BNC connector to an available BNC

Port of the System.

C. Connect the Male Power connector to the Camera.

D. Connect the BNC connector to the Camera.

2. Connect the Power Adaptor to a wall outlet.

IMPORTANT NOTE: The ends of the extension cable are NOT the same - one end has a Male power port, and the other has a Female power port. Before permanently running the Camera Extension Cable, make sure that the cable has been oriented between the Camera and the unit correctly.

Male Power Port - The male power port end of the Extension cable connects to the Camera.

Camera Connection Diagram

Female Power Port - The

female power port end of the Extension cable connects to the Power Adaptor.

Connecting DIN Cameras

1. Connect the female end of the supplied DIN extension cable to the camera.

Camera Installation

NOTE: Confirm that the arrows on the DIN Camera Cable and the DIN Extension cable are pointed together when connecting the cable. If the pins in the DIN Cable are bent, the Camera will NOT function.

2. Connect the male end of the supplied DIN extension cable to an open DIN camera input on the back of the System. Continue connecting additional DIN cameras.

NOTE: The arrow on the DIN Camera should be facing up when connecting the DIN Extension Cable to the System.

* Camera Model may not be exactly as shown.

Multi-Function Display - Monitor Modes

This system contains a multi-function display, which allows the system to function in several modes:

• Mode 1: DVR Mode - Displays the DVR with live camera view.

• Mode 2: VGA Mode - Displays the device connected to the VGA Port on the monitor (i.e. Computer).

• Mode 3: Component Mode - Displays the device connected to the component green, blue, and red inputs (Y/Pb/Pr) in high resolution (i.e. DVD Player, Set Top Box or Satellite Receiver).

• Mode 4: Picture Frame Mode - Displays jpg images from a USB Thumbstick on the monitor as still images.

• Mode 5: Installation Guide - Displays the system installation video.

For more information on the use and settings for a specific mode, please refer to the associated section in this manual for details.

NOTE: The System will continue to record while in other modes. This provides an advanced level of Covert Surveillance

Digital Video Recorder (DVR) Mode (Mode 1)

DVR Mode is the primary mode for the System, and is the displayed when the system is powered on. In DVR Mode, the system performs the following functions:

• View and Record live video channels in Single, Quad, Multi-Display or Sequence Mode.

• Customize the recording on up to 8 camera channels in continuous, motion or alarm recording modes.

• Archive data to USB Thumbstick, USB Hard Drive, CDRW/DVD-RW or Network Storage through FTP.

• Search through Previously Recorded Events

• Customize the Display, Cameras and System to best suit your security needs through the user friendly System Menu GUI (Graphical User Interface).

NOTE: The DVR will continue to record independently of the current Monitor Mode.

To return to DVR Mode (from any other Mode):

Front Panel:

1. Press the Multi-Function Mode Button on the Front Panel.

2. Use the Up and Down arrows on the Navigation Control to select DVR.

3. Press the Enter button on the Navigation Control to switch to DVR Mode.

Remote:

1. Press the DVR Button on the Remote Control -or-

2. Press the Mode button on the Remote Control. Use the arrows to select DVR, and press the Enter button.

DVR Mode - Remote Control Usage

1. MODE: Press the Mode Button to display the Multi-Function Mode Menu.

2. POWER: Press the Power Button to turn off the Monitor Display. Press and hold the button for 3 seconds to shut down the entire system.

3. DVR: Change to DVR Mode.

4. VGA: Change to VGA Mode.

5. RETURN: Exits from a System Menu.

6. NAVIGATION/PLAYBACK: Press the Navigation Controls to move Up, Down, Left or Right in System and Mode menus. Use the Playback controls to Pause, Play, Reverse or Fast-forward the Playback in DVR Mode.

7. INFO: Displays the System Information in DVR Mode.

8. SEARCH BUTTON: Displays the Video Playback Search menu.

9. NUMBER KEYPAD: Use to switch between Cameras in live view mode.

10. VOL +/-: Increase or Decrease the volume of the camera currently broadcasting live audio.

11. DVR SETUP: Displays the DVR Setup Menu.

12. REMOTE ID: Changes the ID for the remote control to match the System ID (if changed). Use the Remote ID when using one remote to control multiple systems). To set the Remote to default, press and hold the Remote ID button for 5 seconds, then select number 1. Press the Enter and Return buttons.

13. PICTURE FRAME: Change to Picture Frame Mode.

14. COMPONENT: Change to Component Mode.

15. ENTER BUTTON: Press the Enter Button to select an option in the System Menu or Multi-Function Menu. Also displays PIP when in camera viewing mode.

16. DISPLAY: Switches the display to single, quad and multi-display views.

17. PTZ: Switches to PTZ Mode.

18. KEYLOCK: Locks all keys (except the Mode button).

19. SEQUENCE: Changes the Monitor Display to Sequence through channels (based on menu settings).

20. PIP: Displays the Component Input in the PIP Screen in the lower right corner.

21. ZOOM: Displays one channel with Digital Zoom.

22. ARCHIVE: Displays the Archive menu.

23. AUDIO CHANNEL SELECT: Switches between live audio channels (CH1~4 only). Press Audio and select Channel 1~4.

1. Mode

2. Power

3. DVR Mode

4.VGA Mode

5. Return Button

6. Navigation Controls

7. Information

8. Search Button

9. Number Keypad

10. Volume +/-

11. DVR Setup

12. Remote Control ID

13. Picture Frame Mode

14. Component Mode

15. Enter Button

16. Display Mode

17. PTZ Mode

18. Keylock

19. Sequence Mode

20. PIP Mode

21. Zoom Mode

22. Archive

23. Audio Channel Select

Front Panel Navigation Controls

This System has been designed to use the Mouse or Remote Control as the primary modes of navigation and configuration for the system. The Front Panel buttons can also be used to access the menus and configure the system.

• Navigation Controls - Move Up/Down/Left/Right in menus.

• Press the Up or Down arrow keys (when in the default display mode) to load the On-Screen Display Menu (see next page for details).

• Enter Button - Press this button to select and change the values in a menu option.

Mouse Control

This System has been designed to use the Mouse or Remote Control as the primary modes of navigation and configuration for the system.

Connect a mouse to one of the USB ports located on the side of the unit before powering on the system.

Mouse Controls

The mouse behaves in the same way as a PC mouse - use the Left and Right Buttons to open menus and change options:

LEFT BUTTON -

RIGHT BUTTON -

• Single Click:

• Select options in Menu, Recording and Search Mode.

• Change settings, select dates and perform other options

• Click to use the Controls in PTZ Mode

• Double Click:

• Double click on a Channel in QUAD or other views to view the single camera in full screen.

• Single Click:

• Opens the On-Screen Display Menu.

On-Screen Display Menu

The On-Screen Display Menu is accessed by either:

• Pressing the Up or Down Arrows on the Front Panel

• Right Clicking the Mouse

The Menu options include:

1. CHANNELS: Select a Channel Number (1~16) to display a camera in Full Screen Mode.

2. SETUP: Displays the System Setup Menu. Please refer to the System Setup section for detailed configuration.

3. SEARCH: Allows you to locate previously recorded video by Date and Time, or by Event Type.

4. PTZ: Displays the PTZ Control Screen. The PTZ / Focus Menus will only work with PTZ type cameras (not included)

5. DISPLAY: Changes the current display mode to Single, Quad, 6-Channel Split, 8-Channel Split or 9-Channel Split screen views.

6. ARCHIVE: The Archive feature copies data from the Hard Drive to a USB backup media such as a Memory Stick or USB Hard Drive. See the Archive Menu Section for details.

7. SEQUENCE: Selecting the Sequence option switches the live camera view to the Sequence set in the System Menu.

8. ZOOM: Displays one channel with Digital Zoom.

9. KEY LOCK: Locks all Front Panel and Remote Control buttons (except the Mode change buttons). The password is required to unlock the keys. The System can still enter any other mode while the keys are locked (VGA, Component, Picture Frame or Installation Video modes).

10. VOLUME: Adjusts the volume of the System.

11. PIP: Select the PIP Button to display the VGA or Component mode in a PIP window. This function could be used to watch a Movie while still monitoring the Live Video display.

12. SHUTDOWN: Select the Shutdown option to turn off the System.

System Display

Camera Title: The title for the camera is displayed in the upper left corner of the channel window, to a maximum of 11 characters. To change the name, use the System Setup options.

Date & Time: Displays the current Date and Time for the System.

NOTE: It is very important to set the Date and Time prior to recording. If the date and time are changed after recording has started, old data may be overwritten and lost.

Recording Status:

: Record

: Pre Record

C: Continuous

M: Motion

A: Alarm

Hard Drive Recording Settings: Displays

the current Recording Type:

• If displaying a % under 100%, the drive is not yet full.

• If displaying 100%, the drive is full, and overwrite is OFF.

• If displaying OW, the drive may not be full, however the system is set to Overwrite (starting from the oldest data) once the drive capacity is reached.

Network Connectivity Indicators

The Network Indicators appear when a remote connection is made to the unit via the Remote Agent software, or through the Internet Explorer Web Client:

• Green: Indicates that the network connection is stable.

• Blue: Indicates that the network connection is experiencing difficulties.

• Red: Indicates that the network connection is not strong.

Network Indicators

System Display

Camera Display Modes

Cameras can be displayed in several different modes by pressing the Display Button on the Remote Control or Mouse Menu.

A Display Selection window will appear onscreen. Select from the available display types:

Single Channel

8 Channel (Grid)

Quad (4) Channel 6 Channel Split View

13 Channel Split View

Zoom Mode

• Displays the Camera in ZOOM Mode.

• Use the Arrow keys to adjust the Zoom location.

• Press the Return key to exit ZOOM Mode.

8 Channel Split View

16 Channel (Grid)

PIP Mode (Reverse PIP)

When using the PIP function when viewing in DVR MODE, it is referred to as ‘Reverse PIP’ (as normal PIP means displaying the DVR Screen as a PIP on any other mode).

Select the PIP Button to display the VGA or Component mode in a PIP window. This function could be used to watch a Movie will still monitoring the Live Video display.

PTZ (Pan/Tilt/Zoom) & Focus Controls

System Display

The PTZ / Focus Menus will only work with PTZ type cameras (not included):

• Press the PTZ Button on the Remote Control or Mouse Menu to access the PTZ Control Screen:

• The onscreen icons represent buttons on the front panel and remote control (up/down/left/ right). The Camera can be adjusted using these buttons

• Press the Return Button to exit PTZ Mode.

PTZ Control Screen

• Press the PTZ Button a second time to access the Focus Control Screen:

• The onscreen icons represent buttons on the front panel and remote control (up/down/left/ right). The Camera can be adjusted using these buttons

z F: Indicates FOCUS z I: Indicates IRIS

• Press the Return Button to exit PTZ Mode.

NOTE: Make sure that the PTZ Settings are configured in the Menu before attempting to use any of the PTZ Menu Functionality.

Focus Control Screen

Menu Navigation Controls & Tips

YOUR SYSTEM PASSWORD IS: 1234

Virtual Keyboard Control

The Virtual Keyboard control becomes available when keyboard input is needed for entering information such as Names, Network Information, etc.

• Includes a~z, A~Z, 0~9 and Symbols.@#$%^&*()

• Navigate using the arrow keys on the Front Panel or Remote Control, or by clicking with the Mouse.

• Select the ENTER button once the Alpha/Numeric entry is completed.

Click to View Uppercase and Symbols

Active Option Indicator

Orange Highlight - Indicates that the

option is in active editing mode.

Light Blue Highlight - Indicates that the option is available for editing. Once the option is highlighted, press the ENTER key to edit the option (highlights changes to Orange).

NOTE: Once changes have been made, select the APPLY button at the bottom of the screen, and press the ENTER button on the front panel or remote control. Changes will be saved at this time - exiting the menu without applying the changes will result in the changes being lost.

Volume Adjustment

Displays the volume level of the Camera currently set to Live Audio

The Camera Volume can be controlled using the Volume + / - keys.

System Setup Controls

• Enter the MENU screen by pressing the SETUP button on the Remote Control, by pressing the SYSTEM MENU button on the Front Panel or by selecting SETUP from the Mouse Menu. Enter the password (if required). The default password is 1234

• Select the SYSTEM SETUP option to configure the menu options.

• Scroll through the 6 options by pressing the UP, DOWN, LEFT and RIGHT buttons on the Front Panel or Remote Control, or clicking with the Mouse

• To enter a sub-menu, navigate to the option and press the ENTER button. To exit a SUBMENU, press the RETURN button.

• To exit the MAIN MENU, press the

RETURN button.

Main Menu

DISPLAY - Setup of display options. CAMERA - Setup for individual Cameras. SOUND - Sound settings for the System. SYSTEM - System and Network settings. EVENT/SENSOR - Alarm and Event setup. DISK MANAGEME - Hard drive options.

ENTER

RETURN

: Scroll UP/DOWN/LEFT/

RIGHT within a menu option

: Press this button to select and

change the values in a menu option

: Complete modifications of a

menu option; exit a menu

Display Menu

The Display Menu controls:

OSD - Onscreen display settings control the camera titles, event indicators, and general screen settings.

MONITOR - Display settings for Alarm and Events

SEQUENCE - Controls the settings for the display of video images in Sequence Mode

OSD (Onscreen Display)

• Status Bar - Turns the status bar ON/ OFF. The status bar displays:

z Recording State (Recording:

Red, Pre-recording: Green)

z Network Indicators z Time and Date z % HDD Free z Refer to Recording Settings on page 50).

• Camera Title - Turns the display of the Camera Titles ON/OFF.

• Event Icon - Turns the Event Icon display ON/OFF.

• Border - Turns the channel separation border ON/OFF when the display is in Quad Display Mode.

• Border Color - Sets the Border Color: White, Blue, Red, Yellow, Green or Gray.

• Menu Transparency - Sets the Menu Transparency between 0 (no transparency, menu is very dark) to 100 (full transparency, menu is very light).

SPOT-OUT - Sends camera video to a secondary monitor (by individual camera based on the settings) through the SPOT-OUT Port.

SCREENSAVER - Configuration for the system screensaver

OSD (Onscreen Display)

• Motion Sensor Display - Turns the display of the Motion Sensor to:

z Active: Display motion sensor of motion

detection area.

z Inactive: Display motion sensor except

motion detection area.

z Off: No display of motion sensor.

• Motion Sensor Color - Sets the motion sensor color. When Motion is detected on a channel, the moving parts of the image will be highlighted with colored squares (i.e. Blue Squares). Colors include Blue, Green, Red or Yellow.

• Motion Transparency - Setup motion transparency. This sets the transparency of the Motion Sensor blocks from 0~3.

• Language - Change the language for the On Screen Display and DVR Menu selections to English, French or Spanish.

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