Digimerge DGR104 Installation & User Manual
Four Channel
Digital Video Recorder
Models: DGR104
Installation / User Manual
Digimerge Technologies Inc.
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© Copyright 2003
Digimerge Technologies Inc.
300 Alden Road
Markham, Ontario
L3R 4C1 CANADA
All rights reserved. Printed in Taiwan.
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 ................................................................................................................................................................................... 8
Accessing the Main Menu ............................................................................................................................................................9
Main Menu...............................................................................................................................................................................9
System Set Up.......................................................................................................................................................................10
Setting the Audio Input Channel..........................................................................................................................................10
Setting the Internal Audible Alarm Buzzer...........................................................................................................................10
Setting the External Audible Alarm device ..........................................................................................................................10
Setting the Alarm Duration .................................................................................................................................................. 11
Setting the Dwell Time ........................................................................................................................................................11
Setting the Message Latch..................................................................................................................................................11
System Time/Date Set up......................................................................................................................................................11
Selecting the Date Display Format...................................................................................................................................... 11
Setting System Time & Date ............................................................................................................................................... 11
Changing the System Password .........................................................................................................................................12
Clearing the Hard Drive Data ..............................................................................................................................................12
Resetting System to Factory Defaults.................................................................................................................................12
Remote Protocol Setup ....................................................................................................................................................... 12
Timer Recording Setup .......................................................................................................................................................13
Timer...................................................................................................................................................................................13
Record Settings...................................................................................................................................................................15
HDD Overwrite Setup:.........................................................................................................................................................15
Record IPS Setup: ..............................................................................................................................................................15
Record Quality Setup ..........................................................................................................................................................15
Alarm REC IPS setup..........................................................................................................................................................15
Alarm REC Quality setup ....................................................................................................................................................15
Motion Trigger Record ........................................................................................................................................................15
Camera Channel Setup.......................................................................................................................................................16
Motion Detection....................................................................................................................................................................18
Event Log Viewing ..............................................................................................................................................................20
Operation ...................................................................................................................................................................................21
On Screen Display (OSD) ...................................................................................................................................................21
Recording Methods .............................................................................................................................................................21
Viewing Options: .................................................................................................................................................................21
Individual Camera Select (1 - 4):......................................................................................................................................... 21
Quad View Select:...............................................................................................................................................................21
Picture in Picture (PIP):.......................................................................................................................................................22
Zoom:..................................................................................................................................................................................22
Video Search ......................................................................................................................................................................22
Playing Back Video .............................................................................................................................................................22
Key Lock .............................................................................................................................................................................23
Troubleshooting .........................................................................................................................................................................24
Technical Specifications.............................................................................................................................................................25
Appendix 1: Installing the HDD ..................................................................................................................................................26
Appendix 2: Connection Diagram to Cameras and Monitor .......................................................................................................28
Appendix 3: Pin Configurations ..................................................................................................................................................29
Pin References for RS-232 / Alarm Block ...........................................................................................................................30
Appendix 4: Rack Mount Installation ..........................................................................................................................................31
Appendix 5: Recording Times (in Hours)....................................................................................................................................32
Appendix 6: RS232 Remote Protocol......................................................................................................................................... 33
Appendix 7: Compatible HDD Brands ........................................................................................................................................34
Limited Warranty ........................................................................................................................................................................35
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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
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK. DO NOT OPEN.
: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK). NO USER-
SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.
CAUTION
!
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Introduction
The DGR104 combines a 4 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
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Features
• Wavelet Compression Format
• 4 Audio inputs and 2 outputs
• Resolution: 704X564 - full screen, 352X282 - 4 channels, 224X188 9 - channels and 176X141- 16 channels
• Independent main and call monitor outputs allow simultaneous or full screen viewing
• Multi screen display mode
• 4 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 120GB)
• Display refresh rate up to 72 IPS (NTSC) and 50 IPS(PAL)
• Record refresh rate up to 15 IPS (NTSC) and 12 IPS (PAL)
• Quick multiple search by date/time, alarm or full list
• Multiple speed playback
• Security password protection
• RS-232, RS-485 communication protocol
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System Contents
The DGR104 box should include the items listed below. Please take a moment to verify that no items are missing from the
package.
DGR104 Digital Video Recorde
Hard Disk Drive in Cartridge
(not included in all models)
Installation / User Manual
2 Keys for
Hard Drive Cartridge
Power Adapter and Cord
KEEP THE KEYS IN A SAFE PLACE. THEY ARE NECESSARY FOR INSTALLATION / REMOVAL OF THE HARD
NOTE:
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 Appendix # 2
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.
IF YOU GET THE MESSAGE “HDD NOT FOUND”, PLEASE SEE APPENDIX #1 AS THE HDD IS LIKELY NOT
NOTE:
INSTALLED CORRECTLY.
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Front Panel Controls
1. REMOVABLE HDD CARTRIDGE
Please refer to page.19 Appendix #1.
2. LED LIGHT
The LED Light is ON under following condition.
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 main menu.
4. ENTER
Press ENTER for confirmation.
5. SEARCH
Press SEARCH for searching recording video.
6. ZOOM
Press ZOOM to enlarge the picture display.
7. Picture in Picture
Press PIP button for Picture in Picture screen.
8. 4 channels display mode
9. STOP / Down
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STOP: Under DMR Record / Play mode, it can stop the moment action.
•
DOWN: Under setup mode, it works as Down button.
10. PLAY
Press PLAY to playback recorded video.
11. POWER
Press Power to turn ON / OFF the DMR.
12. 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: Under setup mode, it can work as Right button.
13. PAUSE / Up
•
Pause: Under DMR play mode, it can pause the action.
•
UP: Under setup mode, it works as Up button.
14. REW / Left
•
REW: Under DMR 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: Under setup mode, it works as Left button.
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15. REC
Press REC to start recording. •
16. SLOW
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To slow down speed of play mode.
17. CAMERA SELECT (1-4)
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Press the Camera Select (1-4) to select specified camera
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Back Panel
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 6 for more info)
3. 75/HI
When using the LOOP function, allows for HI impedance or 75ohms.
4. VIDEO INPUT (1-4)
Connects to a video source i.e (camera).
5. LOOP
Allows connection to other video devices
6. AUDIO INPUTS (1-4)
Connects to an audio source for recording purposes (i.e. microphone)
7. AUDIO OUTPUTS (R/L)
Connects to a speaker (or a monitor with audio speaker)
8. MONITOR
Connects to main monitor
9. CALL
Connects to the CALL monitor for real time sequencing.
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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:
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.
: If you get a message “Password Error”, you have entered an incorrect password.
NOTE
Password: 0000
Main Menu
When the correct password is entered, the main menu options will be displayed.
There are 5 options available in the Main Menu:
Timer: Scheduling Recording
Record: Record mode set-up
Camera: Camera channel set-up
System: System Setup (Sets the date, chooses an HDD overwrite setting, changes
password, resets system settings, or clears the HDD)
Event: Event List - Allows you to view video from a list of recorded events
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.
(Menu)
► Timer
Record
Camera
System
Event
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System Set Up
The system menu is used to configure the system level options of the DGR104…
To access the System features, press MENU followed by the 4-digit password. Use the ▲ / ▼ to scroll to the ‘System’ option
and press ENTER.
(SYSTEM)
Audio Input: 1
Int Audible Alarm: ON
Ext 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
Remote Mode: RS-232
Baud Rate: 9600
Remote ID: 000
Using the ▲ / ▼ buttons, scroll to the desired option and press ENTER to select it.
Setting the Audio Input Channel
This Feature is used to select the audio channel to record. To set this Audio Input Channel:
1. On the System screen, press ▲ / ▼ to select Audio Input, then press ENTER.
2. Press ▲ / ▼ to select the desired time audio channel (1-4)
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 Internal Audible Alarm Buzzer
To enable or disable the internal audible alarm buzzer:
1. On the System screen, press ▲ / ▼ to select Internal audible alarm buzzer, then press ENTER.
2. Press ▲ / ▼ to enable or disable the internal audible alarm buzzer. Options are:
ON = Buzzer is on. When the DVR detects an alarm, the system sounds the internal buzzer to alert the user.
OFF = Buzzer is off.
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 External Audible Alarm device
To enable or disable the External Audible Alarm Device:
1. On the System screen, press ▲ / ▼ to select External Audible Alarm Device, then press ENTER.
2. Press ▲ / ▼ to enable or disable the External Audible Alarm Device. Options are:
ON = External Device is on. When the DVR detects an alarm, the system triggers the external audible alarm.
OFF = External Device is Off
3. Press MENU to confirm your change.
4. Press ▲ / ▼ to move to another field on the System screen or press MENU to exit.
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Setting the Alarm Duration
To set 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, 15s, 20, 30, 1min, 2min, 3min, 5min, 10min, 15min, 30min, always)
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 Dwell Time
This timer is used to select the amount of time (between 1-10s) a channel appears on the call monitor before sequencing to
the next channel. To Set the Dwell Time:
1. On the System screen, press ▲ / ▼ to select Dwell Time, then press ENTER.
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
This feature determines if the On Screen messages will remain on the screen or disappear after 10s. To set the Message
Latch:
1. On the System screen, press ▲ / ▼ to select Message Latch, then press ENTER.
2. Press ▲ / ▼ to enable or disable the Message Latch feature. Options are:
NO = Screen messages will disappear after a 10 sec. (this is the default setting)
YES = On Screen messages will remain on the screen for the duration of the event.
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
Selecting the Date Display Format
1. On the System screen, press ▲ / ▼ to select Date Display, then press ENTER.
2. Press ▲ / ▼ to choose a display format. Options are:
Y-M-D = Year - Month - Day
M-D-Y = Month - Day - Year
D-M-Y = Day – Month - Year
Off = The date and time will not show on the screen.
3. Press MENU to confirm your change.
4. Press ▲ / ▼ to move to another field on the System screen or press MENU to exit this screen and confirm the
current operation.
Setting 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:
2003-Jan-01 (Mon) 22:38:29
3. Press MENU to confirm your change.
4. Press ▲ / ▼ to move to another field on the System screen or press MENU to exit this screen and confirm the
current operation.
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