Digimerge DGN209 Installation & User Manual

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9 Channel Multiplex

Digital Video Recorder

Model: DGN209

Installation / User Manual

Digimerge Technologies Inc.

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Digimerge Technologies Inc.

300 Alden Road

Markham, Ontario

L3R 4C1 CANADA

THIS DEVICE COMPLIES WITH PART 15 OF THE FCC RULES. OPERATION IS SUBJECT TO THE FOLLOWING TWO CONDITIONS:

1. THIS DEVICE MAY NOT CAUSE HARMFULL INTERFERENCE, AND

2. THIS DEVICE MUST ACCEPT ANY INTERFERENCE RECEIVED, INCLUDING INTERFERENCE THAT MAY CAUSE UNDESIRED OPERATION.

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 when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instruction manual, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause harmful interference in which case the user will be required to correct the interference at one’s own expense.

CAUTION: CHANGES OR MODIFICATIONS NOT EXPRESSLY APPROVED BY THE PARTY RESPONSIBLE FOR COMPLIANCE COULD VOID THE USER’S AUTHORITY TO OPERATE THE EQUIPMENT.

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Table of Contents

Important Safety Instructions........................................................................................................................................................3

Introduction ..................................................................................................................................................................................4

Features .......................................................................................................................................................................................4

System Contents..........................................................................................................................................................................5

Getting Started .............................................................................................................................................................................5

Front Panel Controls ....................................................................................................................................................................6

Back Panel Connections ..............................................................................................................................................................8

Accessing the Main Menu ............................................................................................................................................................9

Main Menu ...................................................................................................................................................................................9

Search..........................................................................................................................................................................................9

Timer Recording Setup ..............................................................................................................................................................11

Record Quality Setup .................................................................................................................................................................12

Camera Channel Setup..............................................................................................................................................................13

Motion Detection ........................................................................................................................................................................15

System Setup.............................................................................................................................................................................17

Event Log Viewing......................................................................................................................................................................21

Network ...................................................................................................................................................................................... 21

Operation ...................................................................................................................................................................................21

On Screen Display (OSD) ..........................................................................................................................................................21

Recording Methods ....................................................................................................................................................................22

Viewing Options: ........................................................................................................................................................................22

Individual Camera Select (1 - 9):................................................................................................................................................22

Multi View Select:.......................................................................................................................................................................22

Picture in Picture (PIP): ..............................................................................................................................................................22

Zoom: .........................................................................................................................................................................................22

Video Search..............................................................................................................................................................................23

Playing Back Video ....................................................................................................................................................................23

Hardware Connection from DVR................................................................................................................................................24

Static IP Setting..........................................................................................................................................................................24

Dynamic IP Setting.....................................................................................................................................................................27

Software Operation at the Remote Site...................................................................................................................................... 34

Control Panel and Basic Operation ............................................................................................................................................35

Play Back Operation...................................................................................................................................................................36

Advanced Settings .....................................................................................................................................................................37

Connecting the Video Web Server Via the Internet Explorer Browser ....................................................................................... 39

Key Lock ....................................................................................................................................................................................41

Troubleshooting .........................................................................................................................................................................42

Technical Specifications.............................................................................................................................................................43

Appendix 1: Installing the HDD ..................................................................................................................................................44

Appendix 2: Connection Diagram to Cameras and Monitor .......................................................................................................46

Appendix 3: Pin Configurations ..................................................................................................................................................47

Appendix 4: Rack Mount Installation ..........................................................................................................................................48

Appendix 5: Recording Times (in Hours).................................................................................................................................... 49

Appendix 6: Compatible HDD Brands ........................................................................................................................................50

Limited Warranty ........................................................................................................................................................................51

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Important Safety Instructions

All the safety and operating instructions should be read before operating this equipment. The improper operation may cause irreparable damage to the appliance.

Lift and place this equipment gently. Do not expose this equipment to direct sunlight. Do not use this equipment near water or in contact with water. Do not spill liquid of any kind on the equipment. Do not unplug the power connector before turning the power off correctly. This equipment should be operated using only the power source from standard package. Unauthorized repair or parts substitutions may result in fire, electric shock or other hazards. Do not switch the Power On & Off within short period (within 3 seconds). Do not attempt to service this equipment by yourself. Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. This installation should conform to all local codes.

CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK). NO USER-

SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.

RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK. DO NOT OPEN.

CAUTION

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Introduction

The DGN209 combines a 9 channel multiplexer with a Digital Video Recorder (DVR).

The DVR offers many advantages over traditional time lapse VCR’s, allowing you to quickly access and search for a specific time segment or event, which has been recorded. This high quality recorded video can be viewed at various playback speeds as well as frame-by-frame with the Jog Button feature.

To learn more about Digimerge products, please visit our website at

www.digimerge.com.

Features

• Wavelet Compression Format

• 4 Audio inputs and 2 outputs

• Resolution: 704X564 - full screen, 352X282 - 4 channels, 224X188 9 - channels

• Independent main and call monitor outputs allow for sequencing of camera views or full screen viewing

• Multi screen display mode

• 9 channel alarm input, alarm display and 1 alarm output

• Video loss detection able to record 160 events on each channel

• Power-loss memory feature (In case of power failure, set-up parameter will remain)

• Supports 1 removable HDD, IDE type (up to a maximum of 250GB)

• Display refresh rate up to 72 IPS (NTSC) and 50 IPS(PAL)

• Record refresh rate up to 25 IPS (NTSC) and 22 IPS (PAL)

• Quick multiple search by date/time, alarm or full list

• Multiple speed playback

• Security password protection

• LAN connector for internet connection

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System Contents

The DGN209 box should include the items listed below. Please take a moment to verify that no items are missing from the package.

DGN209 Digital Video Recorder 80 GB Hard Disk Drive is included

Installation / User Manual Power Adapter and Cord

2 Keys for

Hard Drive Cartridge

NOTE: KEEP THE KEYS IN A SAFE PLACE. THEY ARE NECESSARY FOR INSTALLATION / REMOVAL OF THE HARD

DISK DRIVE.

Getting Started

If the purchased DVR model did not contain a hard disk drive, please refer to Appendix #1 for HDD installation instructions.

1. Connect video sources and monitor(s) following the configuration example shown in

2. Connect the AC Power Cord to the Power Adapter and plug into an electrical outlet. A Red LED indicator light will be ON to indicate that the DVR is in Standby mode.

3. Press the Power button. The POWER LED will turn from red to orange, and other red LED indicators will turn ON. Note: the system takes approximately 5 to 15 seconds to power up. During the power-up, you will see the following messages: “HDD Detecting”, followed by “Master HDD Connected”.

Once connected, the POWER LED will change to green, and the red indicator lights will be ON next to the Alarm and Timer buttons. (The Alarm and Timer LED’s simply indicate that these features are enabled)

NOTE: IF YOU GET THE MESSAGE “HDD NOT FOUND”, PLEASE SEE APPENDIX #1 AS THE HDD IS LIKELY NOT

INSTALLED CORRECTLY.

Appendix # 2.

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Front Panel Controls

SLOW

1 23456

879

REC

Left

SELECT

MENU ENTER

SELECT

ZOOM

7 8 9

10 11 12

1. REMOVABLE HDD CARTRIDGE Please refer to Appendix #1.

2. LED INDICATORS

These LED Lights are ON under the following conditions:

• HDD Full: HDD is full

• ALARM: If you want to turn off the ALARM LED light, please refer to page 13 and set the Camera / ALARM item as

OFF (all of the cameras should be set as OFF.)

• TIMER: When Timer is set as Enabled

• PLAY: On Play mode

• REC: On Recording mode

3. MENU

Press MENU to enter or exit the system setup menu.

4. ENTER

Press ENTER to select an item for change while in the setup menu.

5. SELECT

Press the SELECT button to change the camera shown in the individual panes of the multi screen modes.

6. ZOOM Press ZOOM to enlarge the picture display 2x.

7. This button has two functions: PIP & Motion Detection (a) Press the PIP button to change to Picture in Picture mode. (b) When you are in the Camera Channel Setup Menu and Motion Detection is activated it turns all targets on the screen ON or OFF.

8. 4/7 channel display mode

9. 9 channel display mode

10. REC Press REC to start recording.

11. STOP / Down

• STOP: Under the DVR Record / Play mode, it can stop the moment action.

• DOWN: When in the setup mode, it works as the Down directional button.

12. POWER

Press Power to turn ON / OFF the DVR.

13. FF / Right FF: It can play video forward at high speed, and press FF again to adjust speed from 1, 2, 4, 8, 16, 32 times. Right: When in the setup mode, it can work as the Right directional button.

14. PAUSE / Up

Pause: Under the DVR play mode, it can pause the action.

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Right

Down

POWER

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UP: When in the setup mode, it works as an Up directional button.

15. PLAY

Press PLAY to playback the most recently recorded video.

16. REW / Left REW: Under DVR play mode, it can play video backward at different speeds. (Press REW again to adjust speed as 1, 2, 4, 8, 16, 32 times) Left: When in the setup mode, it works as Left directional button.

17. SLOW Press to slow down the playback speed.

18. CAMERA SELECT (1-9) Press the Camera Select (1-9) to select specified camera.

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Back Panel Connections

1 2 3 4 5 6

1. POWER INPUT

Connects to the Power cord.

2. EXTERNAL I/O

Connects to a PC for Remote Control via RS-232 or to an Alarm Block. (see Appendix #3 for more info)

3. 75/HI

When using the LOOP function, allows for HI impedance or 75ohms.

4. VIDEO INPUT (1-9)

Connects to a video source (i.e. camera).

5. CALL

Connects to the CALL monitor for real time sequencing.

6. LAN

Connects DVR by LAN cable.

7. AUDIO OUTPUT (R/L)

Connects to monitor or speaker (2 mono audio outputs from the same source)

8. AUDIO INPUT (1-4)

Connects to an audio source such as a microphone for recording purposes (4 audio inputs, but only 1 can be selected during recording).

9. MAIN

Connects to the main display monitor.

10. LOOP (1-9)

Allows connection to other video devices.

10 9 8 7

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Accessing the Main Menu

The Menu allows you to configure your DVR settings and program various recording options. Follow these steps in order to access the Menu:

Press the MENU button. The password screen will appear:

Password: 0000

The default Password is 0000.

To change the number of the Password, use the ◄ / ► buttons to scroll left and right between numbers, and use the ▲ / ▼ buttons to change the value of the number that is flashing.

Press the ENTER button once the correct Password is entered. The menu options screen will appear.

NOTE: If you get a message “Password Error”, you have entered an incorrect password.

Main Menu

When the correct password is entered, the Main Menu options will be displayed.

There are 7 options available in the Main Menu:

Search: Finds recorded list Timer: Scheduling recording Record: Record mode setup Camera: Camera channel setup System: System setup (sets the date, chooses an HDD overwrite setting, changes

password, resets system settings, or clears the HDD)

(Menu) Search

Timer Record Camera System Event Network

Event: Event List - Allows you to view video from a list of recorded events Network: Network setup

Navigating the Menu:

▲ / ▼: Scroll up and down through menu options; change values when an option is selected and is blinking

◄ / ►: Scroll sideways within a menu option that has been selected

ENTER: Selects a submenu / an option in a submenu for browsing / modification MENU: Completes modification of a menu option; exits a menu

NOTE: The Menu setup will timeout after 1 minute of no key presses.

The DGN209 allows you to easily find sections of recorded video using the SEARCH feature.

To access the Search option, press MENU followed by the 4 digit password. Use the ▲ / ▼ to scroll to the Search option and press ENTER.

(Menu) ► Search Timer

Record Camera System Event

Network

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The following options are available in the Search Menu:

Last Record

This feature is used to play the last recorded piece of video.

• In the Search menu, press ▲ / ▼ to scroll to the Last Record option, then

press ENTER.

• The last recorded video will begin playing.

►Last Record Full List

Alarm List Motion List Time Search

Full List

This feature is used to choose from a listing of all recorded video on the HDD sorted by time.

1. In the Search menu, press ▲ / ▼ to scroll to the Full List option, then press ENTER.

2. Press ▲ / ▼ to select the desired recorded video and press ◄ / ► to change pages.

3. Press ENTER to play selected video.

► M 2002-JAN-01 01:02:03 M-HDD

M 2002-JAN-01 01:02:03 M-HDD A 2002-JAN-01 01:02:03 M-HDD T 2002-JAN-01 01:02:03 M-HDD D 2002-JAN-01 01:02:03 S-HDD M 2002-JAN-01 01:02:03 S-HDD

◄: Page Up ►: Page Down

M: Manual Record Time A: Alarm Record Time T: Timer Recording M-HDD: Storage in Master HDD S-HDD: Storage in Slave HDD

An example of a Full List search is shown on the left.

Note that the date and time appear, along with the letter representing the method of recording that took place.

Press ENTER to view a selected piece of video on the list. The DGN209 will play the video in chronological order, until it hits the End of the list. Playback can be stopped at any time by pressing the STOP button.

D: Motion Recording

Alarm List

This feature shows a listing of all recorded video triggered by an Alarm.

1. In the Search menu, press ▲ / ▼ to scroll to the Alarm List option, then press ENTER.

2. Press ▲ / ▼ to select the desired recorded video and press ◄ / ► to change pages.

3. Press ENTER to play selected video.

Motion List

This feature shows a list of all triggered motion detections.

1. In the Search menu, press ▲ / ▼ to scroll to the Motion List option, then press ENTER.

2. Press ▲ / ▼ to select the desired recorded video and press ◄ / ► to change pages.

3. Press ENTER to play selected video.

Time Search

This feature finds video recorded on a specific time and date that is entered.

1. In the Search menu, press ▲ / ▼ to scroll to the Time Search option, then press ENTER.

2. Press ▲ / ▼ to select the desired time and date, and press ◄ / ► to move to the next character.

3. Press ENTER to play selected video. NOTE: If there is no record found that matches the selected time and date, the screen will display “NOT FOUND”.

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Timer Recording Setup

On the Main Menu, selecting the Timer option will allow you to set daily schedules in which you would like the DVR to automatically record.

Pressing ENTER after scrolling to the Timer option will bring up the following menu options:

Timer

Day Start End QUALITY IPS

Daily 01:00 02:00 BEST 25A SUN 12:00 13:00 BEST 15 MON 08:00 09:00 HIGH 10 MO~FR 00:00 01:00 NORMAL 2 SA~SU 20:00 21:00 BASIC 25A JAN-01 15:00 16:00 NORMAL 8 Timer Enable: No

(Timer)

Example: If you want to record from Tuesday at 8 pm (21:00) to Wednesday at 9 am (09:00) you will need to make two separate entries

Day Start End

TUE 21:00 23:59 WED 24:00 09:00

(Menu)

►Timer

Record

Camera

System

Event

Network

1. Press ▲ / ▼ to select the day(s) to record on, the available options are:

Daily: Everyday SUN: Sunday MON: Monday TUE: Tuesday WED: Wednesday THU: Thursday FRI: Friday SAT: Saturday MO-FR: Monday to Friday SA-SU: Saturday & Sunday JAN-01: Special Date OFF: Not activated

2. Use the ◄ / ► scroll keys to move to START record time 00:00 (HH:MM) Press ▲ / ▼ to set the start time

3. Press ◄ / ► move to END record time 00:00 (HH:MM) Press ▲ / ▼ to change END record Time numerical digit

4. Press ◄ / ► move to QUALITY Press▲ / ▼ to choose options of

BEST, HIGH, NORMAL, BASIC

5. Press ◄ / ► move to Record IPS (Images Per Second) Press▲ / ▼ to choose one of the following options

NTSC: 25A, 15, 8, 4, 2, 1 PAL: 18A, 12, 6, 3, 2, 1

Note: the letter “A” means, “Record with Audio”

6. Press MENU to confirm current operation, and enter to next Timer Record setup.

7. Press ◄ / ► move location to Timer Enable, Yes or No setup

YES : To confirm Timer Enable/Scheduling Timer Record feature NO : To confirm no Timer Enable/No Scheduling Timer Record feature

8. Press MENU to exit and confirm current operation.

9. Press MENU again to exit and close TIMER setup mode.

NOTE: WHEN THE TIMER IS SET, THE REC LED INDICATOR WILL BE ON. ALTHOUGH THE LIGHT MAY BE ON, THE

SYSTEM IS NOT NECESSARILY RECORDING SINCE IT WILL ONLY RECORD DURING ITS SCHEDULED TIME.

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Record Settings

On the Main menu, selecting the Record option will allow you to set the quality and speed of recordings.

Pressing ENTER after scrolling to the Record option will bring up the following menu options:

(RECORD) HDD Overwrite: NO Record IPS: 25A Record Quality: Normal Alarm Rec IPS: 25A Alarm Rec Quality: Normal Motion Trigger Record: ON

HDD Overwrite Setup

1. Press ENTER to confirm HDD OVERWRITE setup.

2. Press ▲ / ▼ to choose HDD OVERWRITE.

NO: When HDD full will stop recording YES: When HDD full will overwrite the HDD recording

3. Press MENU to exit and confirm current operation.

4. Press MENU again to exit and close HDD OVERWRITE setup mode.

Record IPS Setup

1. Press ENTER to confirm RECORD IPS setup.

2. Press ▲ / ▼ to choose IPS record speed. Note that ‘25A’ indicates 25 ips with audio.

NTSC: 25A, 15, 8, 4, 2, 1 PAL: 18A, 12, 6, 3, 2, 1

3. Press MENU to exit and confirm current operation.

4. Press MENU again to exit and close RECORD IPS setup mode.

Record Quality Setup

1. Press ENTER to confirm Record Quality setup.

2. Press▲ / ▼ to choose Record Quality level.

BEST, HIGH, NORMAL, BASIC

3. Press MENU to exit and confirm current operation.

4. Press MENU again to exit and close RECORD QUALITY setup mode.

Alarm REC IPS Setup

1. Press ENTER to confirm ALARM REC IPS setup.

2. Press ▲ / ▼ to choose ALARM REC IPS record speed.

NTSC: 25A, 15, 8, 4, 2, 1 PAL: 18A, 12, 6, 3, 2, 1

3. Press MENU to exit and confirm current operation.

4. Press MENU again to exit and close ALARM REC IPS setup mode.

Alarm REC Quality Setup

1. Press ENTER to confirm ALARM REC QUALITY setup.

2. Press▲ / ▼ to choose ALARM REC QUALITY level.

BEST, HIGH, NORMAL, BASIC

3. Press MENU to exit and confirm current operation.

4. Press MENU again to exit and close ALARM REC QUALITY setup mode.

(Menu) Search Timer

► Record

Camera System Event Network

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Motion Trigger Record

1. Press ENTER to confirm MOTION TRIGGER RECORD setup.

2. Press▲ / ▼ to toggle the option between ON and OFF.

1. Select “ON” to set up the motion trigger recording: It can automatically switch from stand-by mode to Recording Mode. The motion detection will change the scanning sequence and show “D” on the monitor. NOTE: The trigger recording time will depend on the ALARM DURATION mode setting. It will record from the last trigger time. For example, when the alarm duration setting is 1 min, the time recording time is from 9:00:00 to 9:01:00. If the motion detection trigged again at 9:00:40, the triggered recording time will from 9:00:00 to 9:00:40 and 9:00:40 to 9:01:40. The total recording time is 00:01:40.

2. Select ”OFF”: The screen shows the motion detection and will change the scanning sequence while in the recording mode and show “M” on the monitor.

Camera Channel Setup

To access the Camera option, press MENU followed by the 4-digit password. Use the ▲ / ▼ to scroll to the Camera option and press ENTER.

TITLE DWELL ALARM RECORD

---01 ON 5 5 5 LOW EVENT

---02 ON 5 5 5 LOW EVENT

---03 ON 5 5 5 LOW EVENT

---04 ON 5 5 5 LOW EVENT

The options available in this section are as follows:

Title

This feature is used to assign a 6-character title to each camera input.

1. Press ▲ / ▼ to select the desired time camera channel (1-9), and then press ENTER.

2. Press ▲ / ▼ to select the desired character and ◄ / ►to move to the next character

3. Press MENU to confirm and exit the Title setting.

4. Press MENU again to exit the Camera Setup Option.

Dwell

This feature is used to enable or disable the dwell feature for each camera when viewing using the call monitor output.

1. Press ▲ / ▼ to select the desired time camera channel (1-9), then press ENTER.

2. Press ◄ / ► to select the Dwell feature on the screen.

3. Press MENU to confirm and exit the dwell setting.

4. Press MENU again to exit the Camera Setup Option.

Brightness / Contrast / Color

This feature is used to adjust the video settings on each channel.

1. Press ▲ / ▼ to select the desired time camera channel (1-9), then press ENTER.

2. Press ◄ / ► to select the Brightness, Contrast, or Color feature on the screen.

3. Press ▲ / ▼ to select 0~9 on the screen.

4. Press MENU to confirm and exit the Brightness, Contrast, or Color control feature

5. Press MENU again to exit the Camera Setup Option.

Alarm Polarity

This feature is used to select the alarm polarity as LOW / OFF / HIGH.

1. Press ▲ / ▼ to select the desired time camera channel (1-9), then press ENTER.

2. Press ◄ / ► to select the Alarm Polarity feature on the screen.

3. Press ▲ / ▼ to select LOW / OFF / HIGH on the screen.

4. Press MENU to confirm and exit the Alarm Polarity feature

5. Press MENU again to exit the Camera Setup Option.

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Record Method

This feature is used to select the DVR record method as either EVENT / NORMAL / OFF.

1. Press ▲ / ▼ to select the desired time camera channel (1-9), then press ENTER.

2. Press ◄ / ► to select the Record Method feature on the screen.

3. Press ▲ / ▼ to select EVENT/ NORMAL/ OFF on the screen.

EVENT: When the alarm input is triggered, the DVR will increase the recording time to that channel.

i.e. the normal record sequence for cameras is Camera 1, Camera 2, Camera 3 etc. In Event mode, when an alarm in triggered from channel 1, the DVR will record using the following sequence: Camera 1, Camera 2, Camera 1, Camera 3, Camera 1, Camera 4 etc.

NORMAL: When an External Audible Alarm is triggered, the DVR will record normally as set up. OFF: An Alarm Trigger will not cause the DVR to start recording.

4. Press MENU to confirm and exit the Record Method feature.

5. Press MENU again to exit the Camera Setup Option

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Motion Detection

The Motion Detect feature provides a visual indication on the monitor when movement is detected in the picture. Also, if the ‘Motion Trigger Record’ option is enabled in the ‘Record’ menu, recording will activate on all cameras when motion is detected. Use the steps below to enable/disable the detection zones for each camera.

Press MENU to enter the menu set up, then ▼ to CAMERA setup. Press ENTER twice to enter the Motion Detection setup.

Each screen displays the current camera picture overlaid with the motion targets (as buttons will toggle the motion detection between ON or OFF.

The targets on each motion setup can be turned to ON or OFF individually by row. To set up targets, using the following front panel buttons:

1. Press ENTER to confirm the channel.

2. Press ENTER to enter motion mode.

3. ▲ moves the target cursor up one row at a time.

4. ▼ moves the target cursor down one row at a time.

5. ◄ moves the target cursor left one column at a time.

6. ► moves the target cursor right one column at a time.

7. Press ENTER to turn the target cursor ON. Press ENTER again to turn the target cursor OFF.

8. Camera Select (1-15) toggles the corresponding target on the cursor line ON or OFF. (see only 15 targets in a row, therefore; only Camera Selected (1-15) can be operated.

9. Zoom: turns all targets in the current row ON or OFF. (

10. PIP: turns all targets on the screen ON or OFF. (

Press SLOW button to setup the Sensitivity list up to 255

1. Press REC button to setup the Sensitivity list down to 000.

2. Sensitivity value is related to motion and brightness change.

3. Low value (as 001) means higher sensitivity on motion and brightness change.

4. High value (as 255) means lower sensitivity on motion and brightness change. User can choose the suitable sensitivity value in different locations. The default value is set on 32.

Figure 1). Pressing the ◄ / ►, ▲ / ▼

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Figure 1-1 MOTION DETECTION SETUP – 1~9

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Figure 1-2 MOTION DETECTION SETUP – LINE

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System Setup

The System menu is used to configure the system level options on the DGN209.

To access the System features, press MENU followed by the 4-digit password. Use the ▲ / ▼ to scroll to the ‘System’ option and press ENTER.

Audio Input: 1

(SYSTEM) Int Audible Ala ON

Ext Audible Alarm: ON Motion Audible Alarm: ON Alarm Duration: 10 SEC Dwell Time: 02 SEC Message Latch: NO Title Display: ON Time Display: Y/M/D 2003-JAN-02 (THU) 17:37:09 New Password: XXXX Clear HDD: NO System Reset: NO

rm:

Using the ▲ / ▼ buttons, scroll to the desired option and press ENTER to select it.

Selecting the Audio Input Channel

This feature is used to select the audio channel to record. To set this Audio Input Channel:

On the System screen, press ▲ / ▼ to select Audio Input, then press ENTER.

2. he desired time audPress ▲ / ▼ to select t

3. Press MENU to confirm your change.

4. Press ▲ / ▼ to move to another field on the System screen or press MENU to exit.

io channel (1-4).

Setting the Internal Audible Alarm Buzzer

o enable or disable the Internal Audible Alarm Buzzer: If eT

ctivated.

1. On the System screen, press ▲ / ▼ to select Internal Audible Alarm Buzzer, then p

Press ▲ / ▼ to enable or disable the Internal Audible Alarm Buzzer. Options are:

ON = Buzzer is on. When the DVR detects a OFF = Buzzer is off.

3. Press MENU to confirm your change.

4. Press ▲ / ▼ to move to another field on the

nabled, the buzzer will sound when the external alarm input is

n alarm, the system sounds the internal buzzer to alert the user.

System screen or press MENU to exit.

ress ENTER.

Setting the External Audible Alarm Device

To enable or disable the External Audible Alarm Device:

1. On the System screen, press ▲ / ▼ to select External Audible Alarm Devi

2. e Alarm Device. Options are:

Press ▲ / ▼ to enable or disable the External Audibl

ON = External Device is on. When the OFF = External Device is off

3. Press MENU to confirm your change.

DVR detects an alarm, t

ce, then press ENTER.

he system triggers the external audible alarm.

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4. Press ▲ / ▼ to move to a

nother field on the System screen or press MENU to exit.

Setting the Motion Audible A

If enable tected.

Set

To s

This on the call monitor before sequencing to the ne

d, the buzzer will sound if the video Motion Detect Feature is set and motion is de

1. On the System screen, press ▲ / ▼ to s

2. Press ▲ / ▼ to enable or disable the Motion Audible Alarm. Options are:

ON = Buzzer will so OFF = The buzzer will remain silent when motion is detected.

3. Press MENU to confirm your change.

4. Press ▲ / ▼ to move to another fie

ting the Alarm Duration

et the duration of the Alarm:

1. On the System screen, press ▲ / ▼ to select Alarm Duration, then press ENTER.

2. Press ▲ / ▼ to select the desired time (10s, 15

3. Press MENU to confirm your chan

4. Press ▲ / ▼ to move to another field on the System screen or press MENU to exit.

etting the Dwell Time

timer is used to select the amount of time (between 1-10s) a channel appears

nnel. To Set the Dwell Time:

xt cha

On the System screen, press ▲ / ▼ to select Dwell Time, then press ENTER.

larm feature

elect Motion Audible Alarm, then press ENTER.

und when motion is detected.

ld on the System screen or press MENU to exit.

s, 20s, 30s, 1min, 2min, 3min, 5min, 10min, 15min, 30min, always)

ge.

2. Press ▲ / ▼ to select the desired time (1-10s).

3. Press MENU to confirm your change.

4. Press ▲ / ▼ to move

to another field on the System screen or press MENU to exit.

Setting the Message Latch Feature

This o set the Message

feature determines if the On Screen messages will remain on the screen or disappear after 10s. T

Latch:

On the System screen, press

1. ▲ / ▼ to select Message Latch, then press ENTER.

Press ▲ / ▼ to enable or disab

2. le the Message Latch feature. Options are:

NO = Screen messages will disappear after a 10 sec.

in on the screen for the durYES = On Screen messages will rema

3. Press MENU to confirm your change.

4. Press ▲ / ▼ to move to another field on the System screen or press MENU to exit.

System Time/Date Set up

(this is the default setting)

ation of the event.

Sele inct g the Date Display Format

1. On the System screen, press ▲ / ▼ to select Date Display, then press ENTER

2. Press ▲ / ▼ to choose a display format.

Y-M-D = Year - Month - Day M-D-Y = Month - Day - Year

Options are:

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D-M-Y = Day - Month - Year Off = The date and time will not show on the screen.

3. Press MENU to confirm your c

4. Press ▲ / ▼ to move to another field on the System screen or press MENU to exit this screen and confirm the current operation.

Set

ting System Time & Date

1. On the System screen, press ▲ / ▼ to select System Time & Date, then press ENTER.

2. Press ▲ / ▼ to choose a number, then press ◄ / ►to move to the next digit:

003-Jan-01 (Mon) 22:38:29

3. Press MENU to confirm your change.

4. Press ▲ / ▼ to move to ano operation.

hange.

ther field on the System screen or press MENU to exit this screen and confirm the current

Changing the System Password

1. On the System screen, press ▲ / ▼ to select New Password, then press ENTER.

2. Press ▲ / ▼ to choose a number, then press ◄ / ► to move to the next digit.

3. Press MENU to confirm your change.

4. Press ▲ / ▼ move to another field on the System screen or press MENU to exit this screen and confirm the current operation.

5. iguration changes, press again to exit and close menu setup.

If you have completed all your system conf MENU

Clearing the Hard Drive Data

This option will erase all data from the hard drive.

nsure that there are no important recordings on the disk before using this option.

1. On the System screen, press ▲ / ▼ to select Clear HDD, and then press ENTER.

2. Press ▲ / ▼ to choose YES to clear the HDD or NO to leave as is.

3. When you choose “Yes

Press ►to confirm clearing, or ◄ to cancel.

Press MENU to confirm your change.

6. Press ▲ / ▼ to move to another field on the System screen or press screen and confirm the current operation.

NOTE: Clearing the data from the Hard Drive results in permanent, irreversible loss of all video and related data currently

stored on the Hard Drive.

” on this option and press ENTER, the DVR will prompt:

MENU to exit this

All Data in HDD Will Be Cleared

Are you sure?

(◄ : No ► : Yes )

Resetting System to Factory Defaults

Using the System Reset option will set all options back to factory default settings. Use the steps below to perform this option:

1. On the System screen, press ▲ / ▼ to select System Reset, and then press ENTER.

2. Press ▲ / ▼ to choose:

Yes = Confirm the system reset and load the default settings. No = Do not reset the system at this time.

3. Press MENU to exit this screen and confirm the current operation.

4. If you have completed all your system configuration changes, press MENU again to exit and close menu setup.

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NOTE: This will not affect the time and date settings.

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Event Log Viewing

o access the Event Log VT

option and press ENTER to view the list of logged events.

se the ▲ / ▼ to scroll through the events on the display and ◄ / ► to go to the next page. To view

e video associated with an event, scroll to the event and press ENTER.

The following is a list of e

M-HDD WARNING: Master HDD might be failed M-HDD LOSS: Master HDD does not exist. User can use other HDD. M-HDD ERROR: Master HDD may contain error. S-HDD WARNING: Slave HDD may have failed. S-HDD LOSS: Slave HDD does not exist. User can use other HDD S-HDD ERROR: Slave HDD may contain error. HDD FULL: HDD is full. SYSTEM ERROR: System may have failed.

------02 VLOSS: Channel: 2 Video Loss

------03 ALARM: Channel: 3 External I/O Alarm triggered. POWER RESTORE: Power restore.

etwork

To access the network option, press the MENU and use the ▲ / ▼ to scroll to the NETWORK option and press EN

The follo

To obtain the following network addresses listed in the Menu scree sect

the list of options.

wing is a list of network options that is displayed on the DGN209.

(Menu)

Timer Record Camera System Event ► Network

ion.

iewing option, press MENU followed by the 4-digit password. Use the ▲ / ▼ to scroll to the Event

(Menu) Search

vents that can be displayed on the DGN209.

(Network) SERVER IP 192.168.001.010 GATEWAY 192.168.001.065 NET MASK 255.255.255.000 DNS 168.095.001.001 WEB PORT 0080 REST DEFAULT NO

n above, please follow the software installation in the next

Timer Record Camera System ► Event Network

TER to

eration

On (OS

Screen Display D)

The

DGN209 will display all current status on the OSD.

Here is an

The

Time and Date – The current time and date will be shown on the first line.

Rec

example of the display.

following status will be shown:

ord Type – The current recording method will be shown:

Manual, T= Timer, A= Alarm, D= Motion

2002 – JAN –01 01:02:03

D ● 32GB

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Record Status –

HDD Status – This will display either the remaining HDD capacity in GB or OW to indica

hat it is set to Overwrite. t

ideo Loss - Screen will display if the video input is not connV

An ● icon will be displayed when the unit is currently recording.

ected properly.

ecording Methods

The DGN209 offers a variety of flexible recording modes. The unit can b

y record events. In addition, the recording speed and resolution is also b

e system menu). Under the recording status, if power is stopped accidentally, recorded video will still be stored in the HDD

nd will be available when the power is restored, and the original recording setup will remain.

hen recording, the top line of the display will show the date, time, and the amount of available HDD memory (in GB).

the example below, the letter “A” represents the alarm trigger and the letters “OW” represents HDD over write.

2002 – JAN –01 01:02:03 A●OW

There are 4 record modes for DGN209: Alarm Record, Timer Record, Manual Record and Motion Trigger Record.

Viewing Option

Individual Camera Select (1 - 9):

Multi View Select:

1. Alarm Record

The display will indicate a recording triggered by an Alarm using the letter “A”.

2. Timer Record The display will indicate a scheduled recording using the letter “T”.

3. Manual Record

The display will indicate a manual recording (by pressing the REC button) using the letter “M”.

4. Motion T

Recordin ing and is indicated with the letter ‘D’.

Press Camer

This button is used to select the ideal viewing configuration.

rigger Record

g will be triggered by motion sens

a Select (1 - 9) button to select the desired camera to display in full screen mode.

e set up to record continually, following a schedule, or

configurable (these options are configurable through

1. Press

Picture in Pictur

This button is ackground with a 1/16th size screen insert.

1. Press the button to display the PIP mode.

2. Press SELECT then ◄ / ► button to move the insert screen.

3. NU to exit.

oom:

Feature is used to enlarge the display (2X) the size of the main picture. The screen will now display the “zoomed” picture

as the main picture with a small window inserted containing a moveable 1/4 view size of the appointed camera.

1. Select the desired camera by pressing Camera Select (1-9).

2. Press the Zoom button to zoom the image on the display.

3. Press the Zoom button again to move the zoom pointer.

4. Press MENU to exit.

the

e (PIP):

used to configure the monitor so a full screen is displayed in the b

Press ME

buttons to toggle the camera views.

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Video Search

The DVR allows you to easily find sections of recorded video using the Search feature.

Press the SEARCH butto

ast Record: Plays the last recorded piece of video.

List: Shows a listing of all recorded video on the HDD, sorted by time.

Full

larm List: Shows a listing of all recorded video triggered by an Alarm.

ime Search: Finds video recorded on a specific date that is entered.

►M 2002-JAN-01 01:02:03 M-HDD M 2002-JAN-01 01:02:03 M-HDD A 2002-JAN-01 01:02:03 M-HDD T 2002-JAN-01 01:02:03 M-HDD E 2002-JAN-01 01:02:03 S-HDD M 2002-JAN-01 01:02:03 S-HDD

◄: Page Up ►: Page Down

n and you will see the following options:

An example of a Full List search is shown on the left.

Note that the date and time appear, along with the letter representing the method of recording that took place.

Simply press ENTER to view a selected piece of video on the list. The DVR will play that video, followed by the next video in chronological order, until it hits the End of the list. You can stop the video at any time by pressing the STOP button.

►Last Record

Full List Alarm List Time Search

ying Back Video

Pla

Pressing yo

ast Reverse - Press PLAY on the front panel, then press REW/◄ to open the fast reverse search screen.

Pau

Stop

PLAY while in Normal operation will play back the most recently recorded video clip. The controls below will allow

u further controls over the playback whether in this mode or when viewing video from the Search mode.

st Forward - Press PLAY on the front panel, then press FF/► to open the fast forward search screen.

Press FF/► once to increase the speed to 2X, twice to increase the speed to 4X, and so on. The maximum fast forward speed is 32X.

REW/◄ once to increase the reverse speed to 2X, twice to increase the reverse speed to 4X, and so

Press

e maximum fast rewind speed is 32X.

on. Th

ow Forward - Press PLAY on the front panel, then press SLOW for slow play. Press FF/► to play images at slow speed

(1/2X). Press FF/► again to slow the speed to 1/4X. Continue to press FF/► to slow down the speed. The minimum slow speed is 1/32X.

ress REW/Slow Reverse - Press PLAY on the front panel, then press SLOW for slow forward. P

forward (1/2X). Press REW/◄ again to slow the speed to 1/4X. Contin speed. The minimum slow forward speed is 1/32X.

age Jog - Press PLAY on the front panel, then press PAUSE to lock the current image on the screen.

Press FF/► to select single image play. Each time you press FF/► the next image will display. Continuing to press FF/► will result in forward image-by-image playback. Pressing REW/◄ will result in reverse image by image playback.

se - Press PLAY on the front panel, and then press PAUSE/▲ to lock the current image on the screen.

- Press STOP on the front panel whenever you want to return the

ue to press REW/◄ to slow down the

DVR to live monitoring mode.

◄ to play images slowly

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Hardware Connection from DVR

Static IP Setting

STEP 1: SOFTWARE INSTALLATION – STATIC IP SETTING:

1. Put the attached C Note:

The CD contains a self-running installation that automatically starts when the CD is

inserted. Follow the instructions for installation as indicated in the next few pages.

2. Press “Next”.

D into the CD-ROM. The application program will install on your PC.

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3. Choose the destination location and press “Next”.

4. Set the prog

5. Press “Next” to begin copying the files.

ram shortcut setting and press “Next”.

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6. After the installation, the fo

llowing files listed below will appear in your assigned path or file folder. There will be 6 files and

1 folder.

TEP 2: STATIC IP SETTINGS

n the DVR MENU / NETWORK set the IP ADDRESS, GATEWAY, NET MASI K, DNS and WEB PORT as provided from your

cal ISP (internet service provider).

SEARCH TIMER RECORD CAMERA SYSTEM EVENT XNETWORK

hen all of the network settings are finished, connect the DVR to the internet (computer).

(MENU)

Below is an exampl

e of the settings required:

(NETWORK) SERVER IP 61.66138.74 GATEWAY 61.66.138.254 NET MASK 255.255.255.000 DNS 168.095.001.001 WEB PORT 00080 RESET DEFAULT NO

EP 3: Connecting the PC and DVR via the Internet

To configure the Server IP, please click twice to enter the setup.

POWER

RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN

WARNING : TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK). NO USER- SERVICEAB LE PARTS INS IDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.

EXTERNAL I/O

LOOP

INPUT

75Ω

MAIN

CALL

OUT

LAN

L 4

ACT LINK

Static IP

2. Key in the User Name, Password, and Server IP (The default setting for the User Name is admin and the default P

assword

address that you set in Step 2). Click on OK to connect. is admin ; Server IP is the

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Dynamic IP Setting

WHAT IS A DYNAMIC IP ADDRESS?

Dynamic IP Address is aA n the number of IP addresses large consumer providers need because not all of their customers are using the service at any

n time. It also cuts down on bandwidth usage by preventing consumers from hosting servers. Note: a number of

give

nies have started to offer services aimed at updating DNS for dynamically connected clients.

compa

n IP (Internet Protocol) address that changes each time you connect to the internet. This cuts down

STEP 1: SOFTW

ARE INSTALLATION – DYNAMIC IP SETTING:

Follow the same procedure as outlined

on Page 19 for the Static IP Setting.

TEP 2: DDNS REGISTRATION FOR A DYNAMIC IP ADDRESS:

1. You must have a gateway router that supports DDNS (Dynamic Domain Network Service). Please go to www.dlink.com or www.linksys.com for a list of available routers.

To register for a dynamic IP address click on the free site “http://www.dyndns.org” and click on “Account” (please look at the

exampl

e below).

. Click on “Create Account”. 2

3. Register

your information (Username, E-mail address & password). Click on “Create Account” when the necessary

information is completed.

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4. After registering your account, you will receive an e-mail, which contains instructions to activate your account. If yo

follow these directions within 48 hours, you w

n your account.

5. Logi

6. Click on “Ac

count” and “Add Host”

ill need to re-register your account.

u do not

7. Users can set up their own DDNS HOST. For example, the user’s Host name is “digimerge.dyndns.org”. Click on “Add

Host” to finish the setting. (NOTE: Some routers don’t support some DDNS HOSTs)

digimerge

STEP 3: CONNECTING THE PC TO A ROUTER / ROUTER LOGIN:

NOTE: The following settings are different from router to router. Please read the instructions on your router thoroughly.

1. Connect the PC to the router using the LAN cable (LAN end).

LAN end

POWER

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. Network setting for PC. (The instruction is based on Win XP O/S. If your O/S is Win 2000 or Win 2003, the setup

2 procedure is

3. Click on “Pr

similar to that of Win XP O/S.)

operties” for TCP/IP setup.

Local Area Connec tion

Local Area Connec tion Enabled

Click twice

Enabled Realtek RTL8139 Family

Realtek RTL8139 Family

4. Click on “IN

TERNET PROTOCOL (TCP/IP)” and then select “Properties” to setup.

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5. Choos

e “Obtain an IP address automatically”.

6. Enter the “Command Prompt”.

7. In the setting

window, enter “ ipconfig” , and write down the router’s gateway (e.g. 192.168.1.1).

. Close the window above. Enter the IP address (router’s gateway: 192.168.1.1) to log in to the router from the Internet

Explorer. Enter the login web page and key in the router’s user name and password.

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STEP 4: ROUTER SETTING (Please refer to your Router manual for the configuration)STEP 4: ROUTER SETTING (Please refer to your Router manual for the configuration)

OTE: In the router setting, there are four steps to folloN

. Dial setting

. DHCP setting

. Virtual server setting

. DDNS setting

. Click on “INTERNET PORT” and choose your WAN type (e.g. PPPoE). Enter your “User Name” and “Password” to dial up

the dynamic IP address. Press save after you set up.

2. Press “LOCAL PORT Web Server is 192.168.1.10, then 10 is excluded from the setting range.) Press save after you finish setting up.

” and set “Start IP address” and “Number of IP address”. (For example, if the IP address of your Video

SVC

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3. In the “ADVANCED SETUP / Virtual Server”. Choose “By Port” and set the “Port Number” to 80 for the Video Web Server.

Set the “Local Server IP Address” to 192.168.1.10. (The default Video Web Server IP and port). Press add & save after you set up.

4. In the “ADVANCED SETUP / Dynamic DNS”, key in the “DNS Account”, “User Name” and “Password” that you applied in

step 3. Press save after you set up.

STEP 5 : IP SETTING

In the DVR MENU / NETWORK set the IP ADDRESS, GATEWAY, NET MASK, DNS and WEB PORT.

SEARCH TIMER RECORD CAMERA SYSTEM EVENT XNETWORK

STEP 6 : Connect Router

(MENU)

ADSL modem (WAN end)

Below is an example of the settings required:

(NETWORK) SERVER IP 61.66138.74 GATEWAY 61.66.138.254 NET MASK 255.255.255.000 DNS 168.095.001.001 WEB PORT 00080 RESET DEFAULT NO

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STEP 7 : Connect to the DVR via the Internet

1. Change PC network setting to the original setting and link PC to the internet.

2. Click twice and enter your User name, Password and host on the Video Web Server. (Note: If you did not change

the “Account” , the User Name and Password are both “admin”.) Click OK to connect.

Example:

The default value for the web port is 80. If you change this port you will also need to make the same change in the software, and also in the Internet Explorer Address. For example , if you change this port to 2000 then the IP Address would be 61.62.147.111:2000

Backup Program

Play the last record file

There are two ways to get the software: one is via the attached CD, and the other is via the Video Web Server.

Address Book

You can press the “Address Book” button to add a new IP or choose any login IP address to access the Video Server. This function is designed to store a list of IP addresses which you can control and manage.

Backup Progra

You can press “ ” button and backup all related files of this application program to any storage device that you want (for example: any ha B Flash Drive).

rd disk or US

Play last record file You can press button and you can play the last recorded file.

“ ”

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Software Operation at the Remote Site

Follow the steps below to connect to a remote site. (e.g. If you set up the server at your office with one static ADSL, you can remotely watch the video anywhere, with a networkable computer.)

Step 1: Click twice to enter the Login setup (please refer to “software installation”).

Step 2: Key in “User Name” and “Password”. Click “OK” to establish the connection.

Example:

Step 3:

If you see the video screen, then you have successfully connecting to the server.

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Control Panel and Basic Operation

A. Video Web Server control panel

1. Image trans

mission rate per second.

2. Data transmission rate.

3. Conn

ection/Disconnection.

4. Resolution: D1,CIF

5. Image qu

6. Image adj

7. Snapsh

8. Record: pre

ystem Configuration.

9. S

10. Numb

ality: High, Middle, Low.

usting: Brightness/ Contrast/ Saturation.

ot: press this button, to automatically save the image on your PC.

ss this button to record the files and automatically save them on your PC.

er of online users.

5 6 7

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B. Digita

1. CH1-9

2. 4cut, 7cut, 9cut, PIP

3. Zoom, Select, Lock, Record

4. Stop, Rewind, Fast Forward, Pause, Slow, Play

5. Menu (Exit), Left, Right, Up, Down

l device control panel

1 2

*TURBO:

Activate the turbo button when you would like to shift the selection more quickly by jumping 6 selections at a time.

6. Enter

7. TURBO*

NOTE: After you press the record icon, there will be a recorded file on your PC. Each recording file can save up to 6000 frames. The recording file will be assigned to the second file if it is more than 6000 frames. If the HDD space is less than 200MB, the program will stop recording

Play Back Operation

You will find the recorded file on the PC. Click twice to playback.

2 3

2004/11/17 11:52:32

4 5 6

7 8 9 11 12

2004-NOV-17 25:45:03 MyOW

2 3

100%

1. On Screen Display

2. Snapshot

3. Stop

4. Pause

5. Slow (1/2X, 1/4X,1/8X,1/16X, 1/32X)

6. PLAY

7. Fast (2X, 4X, 8X, 16X, 32X)

8. OSD show / hide

9. System setting (Path of snapshot, text color, progress color, channel color)

10. Last Video

11. Next Video

12. Duration time / Status

13. Playback controlling bar

PAL_CIE

7 8 9

61.66.138.74

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Advanced Settings

Click on “System Config” for advanced setting.

ACCOUNT

ALARM

SYSTEM CONFIG

NOTE : Apply--

After changing all setting, press “apply” to refresh the data.

Reboot--

Press this button to restart setting.

Set up the user’s account (Max 10 accounts), password and authority (Max 5 accounts on line at the same time).

1. User’s level: SUPERVISOR- controls all the functions HIGH LEVEL-controls advanced functions NORMAL -controls basic functions only GUEST LEVEL - watch the image only

2. Life time: During this period of time,

users are allowed to control the Video Web Server.

Set up the ALARM function. You can use it to operate the “alarm trigger recording” function.

1. Alarm Trigger: Enable or disable Alarm trigger function.

2. Alarm Method : Two selections—E-mail or FTP.

3. Image Resolution : Image storing resolution for

Email or FTP function(CIF is

176 *144; D1 is 352*288)

4. Alarm refresh : Clear the alarm messag which is showed on

* When the motion detection is triggered, the DVR will send the alarm image to notify the users.

e “ ”

the screen.

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MAIL

FTP

FILE PATH

When the alarm is triggered, the video server program will capture the instant picture and e-mail the captured image to the assigned recipients.

1. Get all the data from the ISP company or by mailing it to the server supplier. (POP3/SMTP server)

2. Set the mail list which you want to send to when the alarm is triggered.

3. If it is not necessary for you to verify the password and user’s name, please choose Verify as “No”.

When the alarm is triggered, the video server program will capture the instant picture and upload the captured image to the assigned FTP site.

1. Get all the data from the ISP company.

2. The default uploading port is No.21.

3. Set the uploading directory.

You can modify the storing path for the recording file and snapshot images.

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TOOL BOX

Upgrade the firmware and get the online users’ information. NOTE: Do not reboot the DVR while it is upgrading the firmware.

1. Firmware Version: For the current firmware version, you can click on the “Find” button to get the latest firmware from your PC. Press “Upgrade Firmware” to upgrade it.

2. Turbo step: Activate the turbo button when you would like to shift the selection by jumping 6 selections at a time.

ONLINE USER

Connecting the Video Web Server Via the Internet Explorer Browser

You can a and W

lso connect to the Video Web Server via the Internet Explorer browser. This function is suitable for both WIN 2000

IN XP (WIN XP is preferable over WIN 2000).

Get online users information

1. Info refresh: Refresh the online users information

Step 1: Enter the IP address that you want to connect to. (see example below)

VIDEO WEB SERVER – MICROSOFT INTERNET EXPLORER

61.66.138.74

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Step 2: Enter your Username and Password to login to the Video Web Server.

Note: If you would like to download the Video Web Server Application you can do this by clickin ton and saving the file to your remote computer, and installing it.

Step 3: Click on “YES” to confirm that the Download Application is authentic and has been verified.

g this but

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Step 4: After you login, you will see the Video Web Server screen (example below).

1. Image transmission rate per second

2. Data transmission rate

3. Video Channel

4. Resolution:D1,CIF

5. Image quality: High, Middle, Low

6. Number of online users

7. Channel switching button

8. Resolution switching button

3 4

5 6 7 8

9. Quality switching button

10. Menu, Left, Right, Up, Down, Exit

11. Lock, Enter, Zoom, Search, Select.

12. Stop, Play, Record, Rew, Fast, Pause, Slow,

13. Camera

14. 4cut, 7cut, 9cut, PIP

15. Position of view

1 0

1 1

1 2

1 3

Key Lock

For added security, you can Lock the buttons on your DGN209. Locking disables the functionality of the buttons and prevents accidental key presses from altering the operation of the DGN209.

To enable the Key Lock feature, press and hold the ENTER and MENU keys at the same time. To disable the Key Lock feature when it is locked, press the ENTER and MENU keys at the same time, key in the password (Default : 0000) and press the ENTER key again.

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Troubleshooting

SOLUTION PROBLEM

HDD not found

Buttons aren’t working

No video

when press

Need to insert HD Make sure that the HDD Cartr press any key to continue.

Check the power source cord connections. No Power Check that there is power at the outlet.

Check if the system is in Key Lock mode. ed Press MENU and ENTER at the same time an enter password to escape the Key

Check that the HDD has been insNo recorded video

Check that TTimer / Alarm recording is

Check camera’s video cables and co Check monitor’s video cables and co Make sure that the camera

idge is locked, then

Lock mode.

talled correctly.

imer / Alarm Enable is set to YES. n’t working

nnections. nnections.

is receiving power.

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Technical Specifications

Video format NTSC/EIA or PAL/CCIR

Network Interface Ethernet (10100 Base-T)

Protocols TCPIP, ICMP, SMTP, HTTP, FTP

Triggers & Actions E-mail images or images uploaded to FTP site / Remote recording

HDD storage IDE type, UDMA 66 above, 1 removable HDD supported

Record mode Manual / Alarm / Timer/Motion Trigger

Camera input signal Composite video signal 1 Vp-p 75Ω BNC, 9 Channels

Camera loop back Composite video signal 1 Vp-p 75Ω BNC, 9 Channels

Main monitor output Composite video signal 1 Vp-p 75Ω BNC

Call monitor output Composite video signal 1 Vp-p 75Ω BNC

Audio input/ output 4 audio inputs, (RCA) and 2 audio outputs, (RCA)

Motion detect area 15 X 12 Targets per camera (NTSC)/ 15*14 targets per camera (PAL)

Motion detect sensitivity 256 Levels

Video loss detection Yes

Refresh rate 72 IPS for NTSC / 100 IPS for PAL

Recording rate 25 IPS for NTSC / 12 IPS for PAL

Dwell time Programmable (1 - 10 Sec)

Picture in picture Yes (Moveable)

Key lock Yes

Picture zoom 2X (Moveable)

Camera title 6 Characters

Video adjustable Color / Contrast / Brightness Adjustable

Alarm input / output Input: TTL input, Hi (5V), Low (GND) Output: COM,/N.O/N.C

Time display format YY/MM/DD, DD/MM/YY, MM/DD/YY, OFF

Power source AC 100-240V +/- 10% switching adaptor

Power consumption <32W

Operation temperature 10 - 40 degrees C

Dimension (mm) 430 (W) x 65 (H) x 300 (D)

Net weight Kgs 5.4

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Appendix 1: Installing the HDD

NOTE: The HDD has the same purpose in a DGN209 as a videocassette does in a VCR. However, installing the HDD is a bit

more complicated. Please follow the next steps carefully in order to ensure proper installation.

The compartment (with the handle) located on the front panel of the DGN209 is the removable Cartridge Casing where the HDD is inserted. The various parts of the Cartridge Casing are labeled for your reference.

1. Keyhole

2. LED indicator lights (Power indicator & HDD Access indicator)

3. Handle

Step 1: Remove the Cartridge Casing from the DGN209.

Lift the handle and pull towards you. The Cartridge Casing will slide out of the DGN209.

NOTE

: The Cartridge must be unlocked to remove it, (please see step 8 for more information on locking and unlocking the

Step 2: Remove the Cover from the Cartridge Casing.

Step 3: Unclip the release latch with the word “OPEN,” printed beside it by gently pushing on the latch.

Step 4: Slide the cover off the Cartridge Casing.

Cartridge Casing

removable HDD cartridge).

Step 5: Insert the HDD into the Cartridge Casing.

Take the Hard Disk Drive and connect the two cables from the back of the Cartridge Casing to the HDD.

The cables should be pushed in firmly, but not forcibly.

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Step 6: Secure the HDD in the Cartridge Casing.

Position the HDD into place and secure it using the six screws supplied.

Step 7: Slide the top Cover over the Cartrid

Slide the Cover forward over the Cartridge Ca

ge Casing.

se. Ensure it is secured in place over the release latch.

Reinsert the Cartridge Casing into the DGN2

Step 8: Lock the Cartridge

To Lock the cabinet, turn the key clockwise to Position A.

A (locked)

B (unlocked)

To unlock the cabinet, turn the key counter-clockwise to Position B.

NOTE: The DGN209 will not function if the key is not in the locked position.

1. The HDD should be selected as “Master “.

2. This product does not support hot swap. Please power off the unit before removing HDD.

3. Approved models and manufactures of HDD are listed in Appendix #6 and have been tested and proven compatible with

this DVR.

4. Please remove hard disk drive ONLY after power is shut off for more than 60 seconds. This would protect and extend the

operating life of the hard disk drive.

5. HDD should be set up by selecting HDD Jumper.

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Appendix 2: Connection Diagram to Cameras and Monitor

Alarm Sensor

Power

POWER

RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN

WARNING : TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK). NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.

EXTERNAL I/O

Main Monitor

LOOP

INPUT

75Ω

Camera 1 Camera 9

Audio

MAIN

OUT

CALL

LAN

L 4

Call Monitor

ACT LINK

Speaker

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Appendix 3: Pin Configurations

25 Pin Com Port

GND

ALARM INPUT

PIN OFF

EXTERNAL ALARM NO

EXTERNAL ALARM COM

GROUND

To connect wire from ALARM INPUT (PIN 2 -- 9; PIN 15-22) to GND (PIN 1) connector, DVR will start recording and buzzer will sound. ¾ When Menu / Camera / Alarm is set to “Low”: the unit starts to record and the buzzer sounds. ¾ When Menu / Camera / Alarm is set up to “High”: the unit starts to record and the buzzer sounds.

----

Under normal operations COM disconnects with NO. When the Alarm is triggered, COM connects with NO.

DVR

EXTERNAL ALAM NO EXTERNAL ALARM COM

PIN OFF ALARM INPUT 9

ALARM INPUT 10 ALARM INPUT 11 ALARM INPUT 12 ALARM INPUT 13 ALARM INPUT 14 ALARM INPUT 15 ALARM INPUT 16

ALARM INPUT 1 ALARM INPUT 2 ALARM INPUT 3 ALARM INPUT 4 ALARM INPUT 5 ALARM INPUT 6 ALARM INPUT 7 ALARM INPUT 8 PIN OFF GND

PIN 1

PIN 2-9;

PIN 15-22

PIN 10,14

PIN13

PIN 25

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Appendix 4: Rack Mount Installation

Screws and brackets for rack mounting applications can be purchased as an optional accessory.

Front Angle with Rack Mount (Optional)

Side View with Rack Mount (Optional)

For more information about the rack mount & other accessories through Digimerge, please visit:

www.digimerge.com .

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Appendix 5: Recording Times (in Hours)

NTSC SYSTEM

IPS 25A 15 8 4 2 1

Best 16hr 32hr 60hr 120hr 240hr 480hr

Record Quality

High 20hr 40hr 75hr 150hr 300hr 600hr

Normal 32hr 64hr 120hr 240hr 480hr 960hr

Basic 54hr 105hr 200hr 400hr 800hr 1600hr

HDD Type 80GB

IPS 25A 15 8 4 2 1

Best 24hr 48hr 90hr 180hr 360hr 720hr

High 30hr 60hr 1136hr 225hr 450hr 900hr

Record Quality

Normal 48hr 96hr 1600hr 360hr 720hr 1440hr

Basic 80hr 160hr 300hr 600hr 1200hr 2400hr

HDD Type 120GB

NOTE

: The above data has been taken from actual test data obtained using recordings from a normal TV program and is to be

used for reference purposes only.

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Appendix 6: Compatible HDD Brands

Manufacturer Model Capacit

Rotation

HITACHI Deskstar 180 GXP (120 GB) 120GB 7200 rpm

HITACHI Deskstar 7K250, HDS722516VLAT20

160GB

7200rpm

HITACHI Deskstar 7K250, HDS722525VLAT80 250GB 7200rpm

IBM Deskstar 120GXP (80GB) 80GB 7200 rpm

IBM Deskstar 120GXP (120GB) 120GB 7200 rpm

Maxtor DiamondMax 536DX(60GB) 4W060H4 60GB 5400rpm

Maxtor DiamondMax Plus 9 80GB 7200 rpm Maxtor DiamondMax Plus 9, Model#6Y120L 120GB 7200 rpm

Maxtor DiamondMax Plus 9, Model#6Y160L0 160GB 7200rpm

Seagate Barracuda ATA IV, ST380021A 80GB 7200rpm

Seagate Barracuda ATA V, ST3120023A 120GB 7200 rpm

Seagate Barracuda 7200.7 Plus, ST3160023A 160GB 7200 rpm

Western Digital Caviar WD1200BB-00CAA1 120GB 7200rpm

Western Digital Caviar WD2000BB-00DWA0 200GB 7200rpm

Brand Capacity Capacity after format Format Time

HITACHI 250GB 217.6GB 9’ 48”

HITACHI 160GB 142.5GB 6’ 02”

HITACHI 80GB 70.8GB 4’ 08”

HITACHI 40GB 35.0GB 3’ 30”

SEAGATE 200GB 173.2GB 8’ 23”

SEAGATE 160GB 138.4GB 7’ 23”

MAXTOR 250GB 217.6GB 10’ 12”

W. D. 250GB 216.8GB 10’ 02”

W. D. 40GB 34.0GB 3’ 30”

Note: The above brands and models of HDD have been tested and they are compatible with the DGN209.

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Limited Warranty

Warranty: Subject to the exclusions and limitations below, Digimerge warrants to the initial end-user purchaser that the

product will be free from defects in material and workmanship for a period of one year from the date of purchase. For valid warranty claims made during the warranty period, upon proof of purchase, defective products will, at the election of Digimerge, be repaired or replaced without charge. Any products repaired or replaced within the warranty period, shall be warranted by Digimerge to the initial end-user purchaser for 90 days from the return shipment date, or the remainder of the warranty term, whichever is longer, and if outside of the warranty period then for 90 days from the return shipment date. Products and parts may be replaced with refurbished items, and the products and parts replaced become the property of Digimerge. You are responsible for all shipping costs associated with the return of the defective products for warranty service.

Exclusions and Limitations: Any of the following will void this warranty:

(i) installation or use of the product other than strictly in accordance with the instructions contained in the product’s

instruction manual;

(ii) if the product is subjected to operating conditions (including atmospheric, moisture and humidity conditions) outside of the

acceptable conditions specified in the product's instruction manual;

(ii

i) if the product is subjected to misuse or abuse; (iv) if the product is subjected to electrical short circuits or transients, accident, fire, flood or Acts of God; (v

) adjustment, maintenance or repair of the product other than in accordance with Digimerge approved procedures; and

(vi) use of replacement parts other than those specified by Digimerge.

DIGIMERGE MAKES NO CLAIMS OR WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND WHATSOEVER REGARDING THE PRODUCT’S A

BILITY OR EFFECTIVENESS IN PREVENTING OR REDUCING THE RISK OF, OR DAMAGES RESULTING FROM, LOSS OR THEFT OF PROPERTY OR PERSONAL INJURY.

HIS LIMITED WARRANTY IS IN LIEU OF ALL OTHER WARRANTIES, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING, BUT NOT

IMITED TO, ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR USE OR

URPOSE.

REPAIR OR REPLACEMENT AS PROVIDED UNDER THIS LIMITED WARRANTY IS THE EXCLUSIVE REMEDY OF THE P

URCHASER. DIGIMERGE SHALL IN NO EVENT BE LIABLE FOR ANY SPECIAL, INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, PUNITIVE, OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES OF ANY KIND OR CHARACTER, INCLUDING, WITHOUT LIMITATION, PERSONAL IN

JURY, LOSS OF REVENUE OR PROFITS, FAILURE TO REALIZE SAVINGS OR OTHER BENEFITS, OR CLAIMS AGAINST THE PURCHASER BY ANY THIRD PERSON, EVEN IF DIGIMERGE HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE P

OSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES.

o claims or statements regarding the product, whether written or verbal, by salespeople, retailers, dealers or distributors, that are not contained in this limited warranty or in the owner's manual are authorized by Digimerge and do not modify or expand th

is warranty.

ome countries, states, or provinces do not allow the exclusion or limitation of implied warranties or the limitation of incidental or consequential damages for certain products supplied to consumers or the limitation of liability for personal injury. To the e

xtent that such restrictions on limitations apply to the products, the above limitations and exclusions may be limited in their application. In that case, when the implied warranties are not allowed to be excluded in their entirety, they will be limited to the d

uration of the applicable written warranty, and if damages may not be limited then the above limitations on damages apply, but only to the greatest extent permitted by local law.

Warranty and Non-Warranty Service:

applicable, to obtain service. Non-warranty service is subject to Digimerge's then current service terms and prices. If the dealer fails to respond, cannot be reached or fails to provide you with the required service, you may obtain service directly from Digimerge by calling our service department at (866) 344-4674. You must provide Digimerge with the defective product's model number, serial number, date of purchase, sales or invoice number, proof that you were the original end-user purchaser for warranty work, and a brief description of the problem. You must obtain a return authorization number from the service department and must mark the number clearly on the shipping box. You must ship the item prepaid in appropriate packaging to the following address:

Contact the dealer that sold you this product, during the warranty period if

Digimerge Technologies Inc.,

Attention: Repair Department,

300 Alden Rd,

Markham, Ontario, Canada,

L3R 4C1

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Digimerge Technologies Inc.

300 Alden Road

Markham Ontario

L3R 4C1

TUwww.digimerge.comUT