Digimerge DGR204 Installation & User Manual

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Four Channel Networkable

Digital Video Recorder

Model: DGR204

Installation / User Manual

Digimerge Technologies Inc.

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SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

All the following safety and operated instructions which will prevent harm or damage to the operator

and other persons should be read before the unit is operated.

WARNING

To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not expose this appliance to rain or moisture.

Do not block ventilation openings.

Do not place anything on top of the unit that might spill or fall into it.

Do not attempt to service this unit yourself as opening or removing covers may expose you to

dangerous voltage or other hazards. Please refer all servicing to qualified service personnel.

Do not use liquid cleaners or aerosols for cleaning.

This installation should be by a qualified service person and should conform to all local codes.

To prevent fire or electric shock, do not overload wall outlets or extension cord.

This unit must be grounded to reduce the risk of electric shock hazard.

CAUTION

Danger of explosion if the Lithium battery (RTC Battery) is incorrectly replaced.

Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced. Replace only with the same or

equivalent type recommended by the manufacturer. Dispose of used batteries according

to the manufacturer’s instructions.

Risk of explosion if replaced by an incorrect type. Dispose of used batteries according to the

instructions.

INFORMATION

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A 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.

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 his/her own expense.

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Table Of Contents

1. PRODUCT FEATURES....................................................................................................5

1.1 Product Introduction ..................................................................................................................5

1.2 Product Features........................................................................................................................5

2. DESCRIPTION OF THE FRONT/REAR VIEW ................................................................ 6

2.1 Front View..................................................................................................................................6

2.2 Rear View ...................................................................................................................................9

2.3 ALARM In/Out .........................................................................................................................10

3. INSTALLATION .............................................................................................................. 11

3.1 Basic Connection ..................................................................................................................... 11

3.2 Hard-Disk Drive Installation ................................................................................................... 12

3.3 System Information and channel selection...............................................................................13

3.4 Updating System Software ....................................................................................................... 15

4. BASIC OPERATIONS .................................................................................................... 16

4.1 Configuring Recording Settings...............................................................................................16

4.2 Recording Operations .............................................................................................................. 18

4.3 Playback Operations................................................................................................................23

4.4 Search Operations....................................................................................................................24

4.5 Backup Operations................................................................................................................... 28

4.6 Key Lock Operation ................................................................................................................. 31

5. MENU SETUP ................................................................................................................ 32

5.1 REC SETTING ......................................................................................................................... 33

5.2 ALARM SETTING ....................................................................................................................34

5.3 TIMER/ SEQ/ TITLE ................................................................................................................ 37

5.4 COMMUNICATION ................................................................................................................39

5.5 DISK SETTING........................................................................................................................42

5.6 SYSTEM ...................................................................................................................................43

6. RS-232 & RS-485 PROTOCOL .....................................................................................46

6.1 Setup.........................................................................................................................................46

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6.2 Communication Protocol .........................................................................................................46

7. IDE HARD DISK INSTALLATION.................................................................................. 49

7.1 Mobile Rack HDD Installation ................................................................................................49

8. SYSTEM DEFAULT........................................................................................................ 52

9. O.S.D. MESSAGE .......................................................................................................... 54

10. NETWORK VIEWER AND IMAGE VIEWER ............................................................... 55

10.1 The Network Viewer ............................................................................................................... 55

10.2 The Image Viewer................................................................................................................... 64

11. INDEX TABLE .............................................................................................................. 65

12. NETWORK CONFIGURATION.................................................................................... 66

12.1 Cable Connections .................................................................................................................66

12.2 Configure Your DVR Network Settings ..................................................................................67

12.3 TCP/IP Communication Software..........................................................................................69

12.4 TCP/IP installation ................................................................................................................71

12.5 TCP/IP Configuration setting ................................................................................................71

12.6 Connection Testing.................................................................................................................72

13. SPECIFICATIONS ........................................................................................................ 74

APPENDIX 1. –SCANIP ................................................................................................................75

15. LIMITED WARRANTY..................................................................................................78

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1. PRODUCT FEATURES

1.1 Product Introduction

The DGR204 four channel Digital Video Recorder (DVR) provides high quality storage of up to four

video sources. Equipped with a range of comprehensive features, such as video motion detection,

pre-alarm recording, thumbnail search, jog/shuttle function, hard drive expansion, and TCP/IP

connectivity, this DVR will make your applications far more flexible and effective than ever before.

1.2 Product Features

＊ Dual Hard Drive Support. (One Internal, One Hot-Swappable)

＊ Pre-alarm image recording.

＊ Time-lapse and real-time recording.

＊ Refresh rate up to 60 IPS.

＊ Image quality selectable at 4 different levels for recording.

＊ Event/Timer/Alarm recording mode.

＊ Quick search by time, alarm, event, and recording list.

＊ Fast and slow playback of recorded video at various speeds.

＊ Single-picture playback.

＊ On-screen setup menu, title and system timer.

＊ Password protection.

＊ Disk-full warning and operation status LEDs.

＊ RS-232, RS-485 communication port.

＊ Remote control via RS-232, RS-485 and Ethernet ports

＊ Power interruption recovery.

＊ Operation-status record log.

＊ Distributing live and recorded images through TCP/IP network environment.

＊ Audio recording capability

＊ Built-in SD (Secure Digital) memory card slot for image retrieval.

＊ Support DHCP protocol.

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2. DESCRIPTION OF THE FRONT/REAR VIEW

2.1 Front View

1 223 24

A-rec T-recDISK

SD Card

Power

Hard-disk drive compartment.

Display

Setup

9 11 1413 12

Seq. /Save

Enter

ZOOM

Play4Pause3Stop

Rec

This compartment houses the removable (hot-swappable) hard disk drive.

NOTE: The compartment must be locked before the hard drive can be used.

Hard disk compartment lock:

The key lock secures a hard disk in place. Unlock the compartment before you remove the hard

disk cartridge from the unit.

PAUSE button:

Press the PA USE button to pause the video during playback. Pressing the PAUSE button while in

the PAUSE MODE will advance the video by one frame.

The green “PAUSE” LED will be illuminated.

PLAY button:

Press the PLAY button to play recorded video from the hard disk.

The green LED under the “PLAY” button will be illuminated

STOP button:

Press the STOP button to stop the playing of video during playback, or stop recording during a

manual record.

The green LED under the “STOP” button will be illuminated

REC button:

Press the REC button to start manually recording video onto the hard disk while viewing live

video display mode.

The red LED under the REC button will be illuminated.

POWER button:

Press and hold POWER button for 3 seconds to turn on the unit, press (and hold again) to turn

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the unit off.

DISPLAY button:

Press to show the system operation status on the screen. (See Section 3.3 for Display indications)

Setup button:

Press this to enter the setup menu. Press again to exit the setup mode.

Search button:

Press the SEARCH to enter the search mode to access recorded video.

Left / Right (CH1 / CH2 ) buttons:

In setup menu/ search mode, use these buttons scroll Left/Right to select desired items in the

menu setup mode.

For Key Lock operation, press these two buttons simultaneously once; to disable Key Lock,

press these two buttons simultaneously again.

In live mode, use these buttons to select channel 1 or 2 for display.

In play mode, use these buttons to select a channel 1 or 2 as well as zoom in on the desired

channel.

Up / Down ( CH3 / CH4 )buttons:

In setup menu/ search mode, use these buttons to scroll Up/Down to select the desired items

options for programming.

In live mode, use these buttons to select channel 3 or 4 for display.

In play mode, use these buttons to select a channel 3 or 4 as well as zoom in on the desired

channel.

Enter / (Quad) Button:

Press the ENTER button to select or enter an item while in the setup menu.

When changing a value within the setup menu, press the ENTER to save the change.

This button also switches to the 4 camera view during live or playback viewing.

Seq./Save button:

In live mode, press to begin sequential switching of the live cameras. The view will rotate through

all cameras following the programmed dwell time.

In SD card backup mode, press to save the desired still image to SD card.

T-rec Indicator:

This indicator LED will turn ON to signal that the schedule/timer record setting is enabled.

A-rec Indicator:

This indicator LED will turn ON to signal that the alarm record setting is enabled.

DISK Indicator:

The indicator shows the operation status of the unit’s hard-disk drives. The green light indicates

the hard-disk drive is storing or retrieving data. The red light signals the hard-disk drive is filling

up. The orange light indicates the hard disk is retrieving at disk-full status.

Shuttle Ring:

The shuttle ring is used to playback video at different speeds in forward or reverse. Turning the

shuttle ring to the left will play recorded video in reverse, turning the shuttle ring to the right will

play the video at different speeds in the forward direction.

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Jog Dial:

The Jog Dial can be used to step frame by frame in the forward or reverse direction.

SD CARD Slot:

This is used for system software updating and archiving/accessing critical images.

Mobile Rack Power LED:

Indicates the power status of the Mobile Rack. The green light indicates the Mobile Rack is

activate.

Mobile Rack HDD LED:

Indicates the HDD status of the Mobile Rack. The orange light indicates the HDD is storing or

retrieving data.

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2.2 Rear View

OUT

CH1 CH2 CH3 CH4

ETHERNET

OUT

MONITOR

AUDIO

30 34 35 36 37

31 32 33

26 28

hi-z

RS-485

RS-232

ALARM

I/O

DC12V

VIDEO IN Connector: These 4 BNC connectors are used to connect the video output from a camera

Hi-Z/75 Ω Individual termination: These 4 switches are used to set the impedance of each loop

between 75Ω and Hi-Z.

RS-232 Port: The RS-232 communication port functions as a connector to an external control device.

Please refer to RS-232 & RS-485 Protocol for more details.

MONITOR Connector: The connector provides the unit’s composite video or a live signal if connected

to a display device.

AUDIO OUT: This provides the unit’s audio signal to a speaker.

AUDIO IN Connector: This connector is used to connect the audio output from a camera or other

devices to the DVR.

ETHERNET 10/100 Connector: This is one standard RJ-45 connector for 10/100 Mbps Ethernet

networks.

RS-485 Port: The RS-485 communication ports function as connectors when two or more units are

serially connected to expand the storage capacity.

ALARM I/O: This is a 9-PIN D-SUB connector including SWITCH OUT, GROUND, ALARM OUT, DISK

FULL, RECORD IN, ALARM RESET, and ALARM IN for connecting with external devices. Please

refer to the next section for details.

Wire Catch: The wire catch secures the power cord and keeps it in place (so that it does not droop or

hang loosely).

Ground Screw’s: The ground screw is for chassis terminal.

DC Power Jack: The inlet connects to the external power supply. 12 VDC, 5A UL Listed Class 2

Power Supply.

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2.3 ALARM In/Out

DISK FULL

ALARM RESET

ALARM OUT

RECORD IN GROUND

12345

6789

ALARM1 IN ALARM4 IN

ALARM2 IN ALARM3 IN

THIS FIGURE IS LOOKED FROM THE REAR VIEW

1. GND: Ground Contact.

2. ALARM OUT (OUTPUT): This is a common alarm output trigger. Connect this to external

devices such as buzzers or lights. Switches Low (GND) (

3. DISK FULL (OUTPUT): This is a disk full output trigger. Connect this to external devices such

0V(Active)

as buzzers or lights. Switches Low (GND) (

4. ALARM RESET (INPUT): This pin connects to an alarm-clear device for clearing an alarm. Use

0V(Active)

a Normally Open switch to GND. (

5. RECORD IN (INPUT): This pin connects to a record trigger device for starting a record.

0V(Active)

Negative Trigger. (

6. ALARM4 IN (INPUT): This is an alarm input (for CH 4 ), which can be programmed in the menu

system to Normally Open or Normally Closed operation.

)

0V(Active)

)

7. ALARM3 IN (INPUT): same as the above, for CH 3

8. ALARM2 IN (INPUT): same as the above, for CH 2

9. ALARM1 IN (INPUT): same as the above, for CH 1

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3. INSTALLATION

Please follow the instructions and the diagram below to set up the system.

3.1 Basic Connection

CONNECTING WITH 1 to 4 CAMERAS

Camera

OUT

MONITOR

Camera

AUDIO

Monitor

Camera

OUT

Camera

ETHERNET

hi-z

RS-485

ALARM

RS-232

I/O

ATTACHING AN EXTERNAL DEVICE TO DVR

Connect an alarm out, alarm input, and a peripheral device as shown in the diagram below.

Alarm In -> Alarm1 In, Alarm2 In, Alarm3 In, Alarm4 In

DC12V

OUT

AUDIO

MONITOR

hi-z

RS-485

ETHERNET

OUT

Trigger Out

RS-232

ALARM

I/O

DC12V

(Normally Open)

Alarm Reset

12345

Ground

Alarm1 in

(Normally Open)

Alarm2 in

(Normally Open)

Alarm3 in

(Normally Open)

Alarm4 in

(Normally Open)

6789

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3.2 Hard-Disk Drive Installation

The DVR is capable of supporting two hard drives - One internal drive (from factory) and one hot

swappable mobile drive (factory option). The internal HDD (compartment HD1), is default-configured as

a master. If adding an additional HDD to the Mobile Rack (compartment HD2), please set to Master

and follow the install instructions in section . arrangement of installed hard-disk drives for the system

(Table 3.2 A.) is shown in the tables below.

Table 3.2 A. The jumper settings of hard disk drives in the system

Location Jumper

IDE 1 Compartment HD 1 Master (Default)

IDE 2 Compartment HD 2 Master

Table 3.2 B. Compatible hard-disk drives

Manufacturer Model Capacity Rotation

Western Digital

Seagate

Maxtor

WD800AB 80GB 5400 RPM

WD1200AB 120GB 5400 RPM

WD800BB 80GB 7200 RPM

WD1200BB 120GB 7200 RPM

WD1800BB 180GB 7200 RPM

ST380020A/P 80GB 5400 RPM

ST340810A/P 40GB 5400 RPM

4A160J0-1A 160GB 5400 RPM

4R080L0-1 80GB 5400 RPM

6Y120L0-1 120GB 7200 RPM

6Y200P0-1A 200GB 7200 RPM

6Y250P0-1A 250GB 7200 RPM

NOTE: Hard-disk drives not shown on this list have not been tested by the engineering team

and are not recommended for use with this product. For the latest updated list on the recommended hard disk drives, please contact your dealers or distributors.

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3.3 System Information and channel selection

3.3.1 SYSTEM INFORMATION

You can display system settings information as shown on Figure 3.3 A below at any time by pressing

the Display button

recording mode, the Manual Recording information is displayed. Each sequential press of the Display

button

titles, time, date, and an indicating bar of capacity status on a monitor as shown next.

Default display

CH 1 CH 2

CH 3 CH 4

CH1 , CH2, CH3, CH4 are titles for each channel, changeable in Setup menu

Capacity Status :

displays a different message detailed in the following example. By default, the unit displays

. In the playback mode, the recorded video information is displayed. In the live or

( System Data/ Time )

Press the Display button

display. Press the Display button

button one more time to back to the default display.

09- 05-2003 16:13:02

once; the DVR will display the following sample message plus the default

again; the unit will not display any OSD message. Press the

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Figure 3.3 A. Description of Figure 3.3 A

1+ 2: 59G 12.4 HR

QUALITY: BEST NTSC

RATE: 6 HR 10 F/S

9 K

HD P SIZE POS

1 Y 20 G 39.5% P

2 Y 39 G 0.0% R

IP : 192 . 168 . 1 . 90

(1+2: 59G): Total capacity of installed hard disks, 59 GB (in this

example)

(12.4 HR): Total 12.4 hour recording time available

): Timer record activated

(

): Alarm record activated

(

(QUALITY: BEST): Record quality setting, BEST

(NTSC): NTSC system

(RATE: 6 HR): Setting of Record time mode, 6 hours

(10 F/S): Record speed setting, 10 frames/sec

): Audio function activated

(

): Indicate which HDD is activated

(

(9K): The image file size

(HD): Hard disk Compartment

(P ): Y Hard disk installed; . No hard disk installed

(SIZE 20G): The capacity of the installed hard disk

(POS): Percentage of system; R: Recording; P: Playback

(IP : 192 . 168 . 1 . 90): Setting of

the Ethernet

communication,192.168.1.90

)

: External signal

(

(x): Disk unavailable

3.3.2 Channel Selection

The CH1, CH2, CH3, CH4, Quad (

), and Seq./Save button are used to select the displayed video

channels and zoom in factor. The following table shows the functions under different mode.

Mode Key Result Display

Live / Record

Quad ( )

CH1/ CH2/ CH3/ CH4 ( Single channel )

Playback

Seq./Save

Quad ( )

   

then loop back

CH1/ CH2/ CH3/ CH4 ( Single channel )

The same channel

pressed the 2

time

single channel with 2x2 zoom in

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3.4 Updating System Software

If the system software of the 4CH DVR needs to be upgraded, please take the following steps to safely

update it.

Important: Before carrying out the following procedures, please ensure the SD card is working

and the file of system software is intact

1. Turn off the 4CH DVR.

2. Insert the SD card into the built-in SD slot of the unit.

3. Hold down the

Up and Down buttons simultaneously, and then turn on the unit.

4. Keep holding down the buttons until the 4CH DVR sounds a tone and display the message

“ XXXXXX BYTES READ” Now the 4CH DVR is updating the system software, which will take

approximately 90 seconds to process.

5. Restart the unit (by powering down/up completely) when the device sounds a tone twice and displays

the message “ PLEASE RESTART” The process is complete.

(If you have already followed the procedure 1~5. the unit, however, not being able to power on.

Please first check if the SD card you are using is functioning and the file is intact. And then repeat

procedures 1 ~ 5 again.)

6. Verify the version of the system software. (Please refer to section 5.6 VERSION option)

A-rec T-recDISK

SD Card

Power Search Seq.

Setup

Warning: Don’t Interrupt the process while the unit is updating itself. Doing so could

cause the unit hang/lock-up.

EnterDisplay Play Pause Stop

/Save

ZOOM

13 12

Rec

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4. BASIC OPERATIONS

This section outlines the basic operating instructions for the DGR204.

4.1 Configuring Recording Settings

Recording Time settings (Recording Rate and Picture Quality Setting)

Recording time will vary depending on the image size, recording rate, and the capacity of the hard-disk

drives. Generally, the DVR comes with a built-in hard-disk drive for continuous recording from one to

four weeks under most recording conditions. The table below shows the possible recording times based

on a 80GB hard-disk drive at certain refresh rates and the corresponding image quality.

With one or more hard-disk drive(s) in operation, please calculate the recording time using the table

below in accordance with your requirement. For a NTSC unit, for example, if the unit is set to record

images with BEST quality at a 30 Frame/Sec record rate, normally a 80GB hard-disk drive will be filled

in 15 hours (See the gray area in the table). If a 160GB hard-disk drive is used with the same refresh

rate and picture quality, it will be filled in 30 hours (2 times the rate of a 80GB hard-disk drive).

NTSC (Audio OFF)

BEST

Image

Quality

Refresh Rate (Frame/Sec) REC Time Mode

HIGH

STANDARD

BASIC

NTSC (Audio ON)

BEST

Image

Quality

Refresh Rate (Frame/Sec) REC Time Mode

HIGH

STANDARD

BASIC

15 24 36 60 132 301 590 1024 2905 4352 5799 18 29 43 72 152 362 709 1230 3486 5222 6959 22 36 54 90 198 452 886 1537 4358 6528 8698 30 45 68 113 248 565 1108 1921 5448 8160 10873

30 15 10 6 2.7 1.2 0.61 0.35 1/8 1/12 1/16

2 hr 4 hr 6 hr 12 hr 24 hr 48 hr 96 hr 168 hr 480 hr 720 hr 960 hr

- - 36 59 126 271 485 744 - - -

- - 42 70 150 319 562 846 - - -

- - 53 87 185 387 668 981 - - -

- - 66 108 228 468 786 1124 - - -

30 15 10 6 2.7 1.2 0.61 0.35 1/8 1/12 1/16

2 hr 4 hr 6 hr 12 hr 24 hr 48 hr 96 hr 168 hr 480 hr 720 hr 960 hr

Possible Recording Time HDD=80GB ( hour )

PAL (Audio OFF)

BEST

Image

Quality

Refresh Rate (Frame/Sec) REC Time Mode

HIGH

STANDARD

BASIC

Possible Recording Time HDD=80GB ( hour )

3.8 6 9 15 27.1 51.2 99.4 171.8 605.8 907.2 1208.6

4.5 7.2 10.8 18 32.5 61.4 119 .3 206.1 726.9 1088.6 1450.3

5.7 9 13.5 22.6 40.6 76.8 149.1 257.7 908.7 1360.8 1812.9

7.7 11. 4 17.1 28.5 51.3 97 188.4 325.5 1147.8 1718.9 2290.0

25 12.5 8.3 5 2.7 1.4 0.76 0.44 1/8 1/12 1/16

3 hr 6 hr 9 hr 12 hr 24 hr 48 hr 96 hr 168 hr 480 hr 720 hr 960 hr

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PAL (Audio ON)

BEST

Image

Quality

Refresh Rate (Frame/Sec)

REC Time Mode

HIGH

STANDARD

BASIC

NOTE 1: Recording times on the tables above are estimated. For actual available

recording time of a recording configuration, please refer to the system

information of the DVR. (Please refer to section 3.3 system information for more

details.)

2: No audio function at the refresh rate in NTSC: 30 frame/sec ~ 15 frame/sec, 1/8

frame/sec ~ 1/16 frame/sec.

No audio function at the refresh rate in PAL: 25 frame/sec ~ 12.5 frame/sec, 1/8

frame/sec ~ 1/16 frame/sec.

Possible Recording Time HDD=80GB ( hour )

- - 8.9 14.7 26.0 47.6 86.7 137.0 - - -

- - 10.6 17.6 31.0 56.3 101.4 158.0 - - -

- - 13.2 21.8 38.3 69.0 122.2 186.7 - - -

- - 16.7 27.4 47.7 84.9 147.4 219.9 - - -

25 12.5 8.3 5 2.7 1.4 0.76 0.44 1/8 1/12 1/16

3 hr 6 hr 9 hr 12 hr 24 hr 48 hr 96 hr 168 hr 480 hr 720 hr 960 hr

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4.2 Recording Operations

This section details the various recording methods available – Manual, Timer, Alarm, and External.

Before commencing with the recording function, please configure the recording settings properly

according to your needs.

4.2.1 Manual Recording

When the DVR is in live display mode, take the following steps to start recording:

(1) In live display, press the REC button

corresponding programmed recording settings. The monitor should display a flashing REC

message and the REC button will light up indicating the DVR is in the recording status.

(2) Press the STOP button

(3) To access just recorded video, please refer to section 4.4 for more details.

to stop recording any time.

to record video into a hard disk drive with the

4.2.2 Timer Recording

Timer recording provides two periods of time each day in a weekly table which programs the DVR

Start and Stop recording at specified times. Please take the following steps to program the

scheduled recording.

(1) Press the Setup button

(2) Select the TIMER/ SEQ/ TITLE and press the Enter button

TITLE page.

(3) Select the TIMER－SET.

to enter the MAIN MENU.

to enter the TIMER/ SEQ/

(4) Press the Enter button

(5) ● You can set up by using the “<” button

● You can also set up by using the Shuttle Ring and the Jog Dial.

(6) After scheduling is completed, press the Enter button

(7) To activate the programmed recording schedule, set the REC ENABLE to ON. As the

(8) Press the STOP button

to continue the scheduled recording, press the REC button

to enter the REC SCHEDULE table.

and the “>” button to locate the specific

day/hour/minute and use the “

day/hour/minute you wish.

“<” button

and

is the equal of the “v” button .

● The time is displayed in a 24-hour clock format.

select CANCEL to leave the page without saving the settings.

scheduled recording is on, the red indicator of the Timer Record

deactivate it, set to OFF.

, is the equal of the “>” button , is the equal of the “^” button

during the scheduled recording to stop it at any time. If you wish

” button and the “v” button to set the

and set OK to save the setting or

will be on as well. To

to proceed.

is the equal of the

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NOTE: If a programmed schedule falls within the current set time of the DVR, recording will

begin upon exiting programming.

NOTE: If you activate the recording function before the scheduled recording, the unit will

operate recording as shown in the diagram below and keep those Images in different

files.

STAR T END START END

03:00 06:00 08:00 12:0 0 14:00

Start Manual

Timer Manual Timer Manual

Recording

NOTE: LIVE images may be frozen. But, it isn't a failure.

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RECORD ALARM TIMER/ SEQ/ TITLE COMMUNICATION DISK SYSTEM

GOTO TIMER/SEQ/TITLE PAGE

CLOCK : SET REC ENABLE : OFF TIMER : SET SEQUENCER : SET TITLE : SET

MAIN PAGE

SET REC SCHEDULE

START END

S : 00:00-00:00 00:00-00:00 M: 00:00-00:00 00:00-00:00 T : 00:00-00:00 00:00-00:00 W: 00:00-00:00 00:00-00:00 T : 00:00-00:00 00:00-00:00 F : 00:00-00:00 00:00-00:00 S : 00:00-00:00 00:00-00:00

OK CANCEL

MAIN MENU

TIMER/ SEQ/ TITLE

REC SCHEDULE

TO MOVE

START END

TO CHANGE

MAIN MENU

RECORD ALARM TIMER/ SEQ/ TITLE COMMUNICATION DISK SYSTEM

GOTO TIMER/SEQ/TITLE PAGE

TIMER/ SEQ/ TITLE

CLOCK : SET REC ENABLE : OFF TIMER : SET SEQUENCER : SET TITLE : SET

MAIN PAGE

TIMER REC ENABLE

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4.2.3 Alarm Recording

Take the following steps to activate the programmed alarm recording. For ALM OPERATION,

REC RATE, REC QUALITY, AUDIO, ALM TYPE, ALM DURATION, and PRE-ALARM settings,

please refer to section 5.2 for more details.

(1) Press the Setup button

(2) Select ALARM and press the Enter button

(3) Set the desired REC RATE, REC QUALITY, ALM TYPE, and ALM DURATION for use. If

audio is required, set AUDIO to ON. If pre-alarm recording is required, set PRE-ALARM to

ON.

(4) To activate the alarm recording, set ALM OPERATION to ON. To deactivate it, set ALM

OPERATION to OFF.

RECORD ALARM TIMER/ SEQ/ TITLE COMMUNICATION DISK SYSTEM

GOTO ALARM PAGE

(5) To active the motion alarm recording, Select MOTION SETTING and press the Enter button

to enter the MOTION SETTING PAG E, s et CH1/ CH2/ CH3/ CH4 TO ON, and set a suitable

sensitivity according to the video sources. 1 is the Highest sensitivity, 5 is the lowest.

ALARM SETTING

ALM OPERATION : OFF REC RATE : 20F/S REC QUALITY : BEST AUDIO : OFF ALM TYPE : NO ALM DURATION : 0 SEC PRE- ALARM : OFF MOTION SETTING

MAIN PAGE

ALARM REC ENABLE

MAIN MENU

to enter the MAIN MENU.

to enter the ALARM SETTING.



ALARM SETTING

ALM OPERATION : OFF REC RATE : 10F/S REC QUALITY : BEST AUDIO : OFF ALM TYPE : NO ALM DURATION : 0 SEC PRE- ALARM : OFF MOTION SETTING

MAIN PAGE

ALARM REC ENABLE

MOTION SETTING

CH1 : ON CH2 : OFF CH3 : OFF CH4 : OFF SENSITIVITY : 3

MAIN PAGE

SET MOTION DETECTION

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4.2.4 Externally triggered Recording

By connecting the RECORD IN of ALARM I/O on the rear panel of the DVR, you can

activate/deactivate the recording function of a DVR. The file will be kept with a prefixed “R”.

Please refer to section 2.3 for more details.

NOTE: The status of recording operations when an alarm occurs are shown in the diagrams

below.

Manual or Externally

Triggered Recording

Alarm Takes Place

Actual Recording

Speed

Timer Recording

Alarm Takes Place

Actual Recording

Speed

Timer Recording

Alarm Takes Place

Actual Recording

Speed

Timer Recording

Alarm Takes Place

Actual Recording

Speed

Normal Alarm Normal

Alarm Normal

Normal Alarm

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4.3 Playback Operations

This section outlines the controls and options available during playback of recorded video. When

playing a file, the monitor should display a flashing PLAY message and the PLAY button

up indicating that the DVR is in the playback status.

To switch between channel 1..4 and quad view in the playback mode, please press

CH 3

CH4 and buttons. Besides switching between channels, CH1 CH 2

CH 3

CH4 can also be used to zoom the picture as 2X2 full screen view.

CH1 CH 2

Operation Status

A. From REC mode to Playback mode

(In live mode, directly press the PLAY button

REC→〔STOP〕→〔PLAY〕……………………………… Play the latest recorded file

〔Play to the end of the file〕…Show the ending message (use search functions

〔STOP〕→〔PLAY〕…………Play the file from the stop position

B. Search to play back a particular recorded video

Search→〔PLAY〕………………………………………… Play a selected file

〔Play to the end of the file〕…………Show the ending message (Search again or rewind

〔STOP〕→〔PLAY〕…………………Play the file from the stop position

C. Play Back From The Oldest Data

〔Stop: Press the “STOP” button for three seconds〕→〔PLAY〕..play back from the beginning of the

to play a latest recorded video)

or rewind to replay the file if required)

to replay the file if required)

HDD recorded data

will light

4.3.1 Fast Forward/Reverse

There are 7 speeds available for playback: 1x, 2x, 4x, 8x, 16x, 30x and 100x

While playing back recorded video at recorded speed:

Forward: Turn the Shuttle dial

speed faster than the recorded speed. Each subsequent turn of the shuttle to the right

increases the forward rate, as 2x, 4x, 8x, 16x, 30x and 100x.

Reverse: Turn the Shuttle dial

speed faster than the recorded speed. Each subsequent turn of the shuttle to the left

increases the reverse rate, as -1x, -2x, -4x, -8x, -16x, -30x and -100x.

Normal: Release the Shuttle dial

* You can also operate by using “<” button

4.3.2 Slow Forward/ Reverse

to the right to view the recorded video in the forward direction at a

to the left to view the recorded video in the reverse direction at a

to return to the normal speed of playback.

and “>” button .

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There are 4 speeds available for a slow playback: 1/2, 1/4, 1/8, 1/16.

While playing back recorded video at the recorded speed:

(1) Press the PAU SE button

(2) Forward: Turn the Shuttle dial

direction at a speed slower than the recorded speed. Each subsequent turn of the

shuttle to the right increases the forward rate, as 1/2, 1/4, 1/8, and 1/16.

(3) Reverse: Turn the Shuttle dial

direction at a speed slower than the recorded speed. Each subsequent turn of the

shuttle to the left increases the reverse rate, as -1/2, -1/4, -1/8, and -1/16.

(4) Normal: Release the Shuttle dial

normal speed of playback.

* You can also operate by using “<” button and “>” button .

4.3.3 Playback Picture-by-picture

While playing back recorded video at the recorded speed:

(1) Press the PAUSE button

(2) There are two ways, by PAUSE button or by JOG, available to play in the picture-by-picture

mode, but the PAUSE button

, can act in both a forward and a backward direction, as well as picture-by-picture.

By PA USE button

Press the PAUSE button

direction.

for the slow playback mode.

to the right to view the recorded video in the forward

to the left to view the recorded video in the reverse

and then press the PLAY button to return to the

for the picture-by-picture mode.

can only function in a forward direction; the other, JOG dial

to display one frame of a picture at a time in the forward

By JOG dial

Turn the JOG dial

direction. Turn the JOG dial

in the backward direction.

(3) Press the PLAY button

clockwise to display one frame of a picture at a time in the forward

counterclockwise to display one frame of a picture at a time

to return to the normal speed of playback.

4.3.4 Play Back Recorded Video from a HDD of the mobile rack

To play back a recorded video from a HD2, take the following steps:

(1) Press the Setup button

(2) Select DISK and press the Enter button

(3) Set the HD2 USAGE to REC and then exit the setup menu.

(4) Use the search function to access desired recorded video. For specific operation details

please refer to the next section 4.4 (Search Operations).

4.4 Search Operations

This section shows you how to access recorded video.

to enter the setup menu.

to enter the DISK SETTING page.

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4.4.1 Full List Search

Take the following steps to proceed with the full-list search function.

(1) Press the Search button to enter the search mode.

(2) Select the FULL LIST and press the Enter button

video.

to access the complete list of recorded

(3) Highlight the specific recorded video of your requirement and press the Enter button

display the selected video.

(Key Operation: Press the

and

FULL LIST

NOTE 1 : T: Timer recording; R: External trigger recording; A: Alarm recording.

“>” buttons, to flip over a page.)

ALARM LIST TIME SEARCH THUMBNAIL SD CARD

2 : The maximum number of lists, for a respective HDD, is 3000.

“^” and “v” buttons, to select a video; press the “<”

HD 1 1 11-11-02 12:20:23 10.1M A 2 11-18-02 13:30:16 2.34M

3 12-02-03 14:20:25 2.05M 4 01-02-03 17:20:46 5.32M R 5 02-14-03 16:11:55 24.2M T 6 02-17-03 13:30:22 36.6M 7 02-20-03 18:33:54 6.41M 8 02-27-03 19:21:12 92.3M

4.4.2 Alarm list Search

Take the following steps to proceed with the alarm-list search function.

(1) Press the Search button to enter the search mode.

(2) Select the ALARM LIST and press the Enter button

alarm-event recorded video.

(3) Highlight the specific recorded video of your requirement and press the Enter button

display the selected video.

(Key Operation: Press the

and

“>” buttons, to flip over a page.)

FULL LIST ALARM LIST TIME SEARCH THUMBNAIL

to access the complete list of

“^” and “v” buttons, to select a video; press the “<”

HD 1

A 1 11-18-02 13:22:16 16. 3M A 2 02-14-03 16:55:45 15. 6M A 3 02-17-03 13:22:38 17. 8M

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4.4.3 TIME Search

Take the following steps to proceed with the time-list search function.

(1) Press the Search button to enter the search mode.

(2) Select the TIME SEARCH and press the Enter button

(3) Set the time period you wish to search for the recorded video.

to access the time-setting page.

(4) Press the Enter button

(5) If no video is found, please return to the time-setting page and repeat steps (3) and (4) again

for another search.

FULL LIST ALARM LIST

TIME SEARCH

THUMBNAIL SD CARD

4.4.4 THUMBNAIL Search

Take the following steps to proceed with the thumbnail search function.

(1) Press the Search button to enter the search mode.

(2) Select the THUMBNAIL and press the Enter button

(3) Set the date you wish to search for the recorded video.

to start searching and displaying the concerned image.

TIME SEARCH

MM DD YEAR HH MM 06 / 20 / 2003 00 : 00

to access the thumbnail page.

(4) Press the Enter button

● You can set up by using the “<” button

“v” button

● You can also set up by using the Shuttle Ring and the Jog Dial to move eye focus.

is the equal of the “<” button

” button and is the equal of the “v” button .

the “

(5) There are 5 levels of recording range modes to choose from: 1 Hour, 10 Minutes, 1 Minute,

10 Seconds and 1 Second. Select the specific frame of your requirement and press the Enter

button

to enter the next level. If you want to return the previous level, please press the

to start searching and displaying the concerned image.

, the “>” button , the “^” button and the

to move eye focus.

, is the equal of the “>” button , is the equal of

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Setup button

(6) Once reaching the critical point at any level, the user can start playback by just clicking the

PLAY button

FULL LIST ALARM LIST TIME SEARCH

THUMBNAIL

SD CARD

4.4.5 SD CARD Search

Take the following steps to proceed with the SD card search function.

(1) Insert a SD Card into the SD card slot of the rear unit.

(2) Press the Search button

(3) Select the SD CARD and press the Enter button

(4) Highlight the specific JPG file of your requirement and press the Enter button

the image.

(5) If you need another, please return to the SD card JPG file list page and repeat steps (3) and

(4) again for another search.

THUMBNAIL

MM DD YEAR 03 / 13 / 2003

CH 1

to enter the search mode.

to access the complete list of JPG files.

to display

FULL LIST ALARM LIST TIME SEARCH THUMBNAIL

SD CARD

SD CARD JPG FILE

F0000.JPG F0001.JPG F0002.JPG F0003.JPG F0004.JPG F0005.JPG

NOTE: If you would like to delete JPG file in the SD card, please return to SD CARD JPG FILE

list page and highlight the specific JPG file of your requirement and press the Setup

button

and then select the “Yes” to delete the image.

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4.5 Backup Operations

4.5.1 Mobile Rack HD Backup Operations

There are three ways available to duplicate the recorded video from HD 1 (Fixed HD) to HD 2

(Mobile Rack HD). Please take the following steps to proceed.

(1) Set HD 2 to BACKUP first. Take the following steps.

 Press the Setup button

 Highlight DISK and press the Enter button

 Then set HD 2 USAGE to BACKUP.

MAIN MENU

RECORD ALARM TIMER/ SEQ/ TITLE COMMUNICATION DISK SYSTEM

GOTO DISK PAGE

(2) FULL: Duplicate all the recorded video from HD1 to HD2.

 Stay on the DISK SETTING page.

to enter the setup mode and select the DISK.

to enter the DISK SETTING page.

DISK SETTING

REFORMAT HD 2 USAGE REC BACKUP BACKUP

MAIN PAGE

SET HD2 USAGE

 Use the “

the Enter button

MAIN MENU

RECORD ALARM TIMER/ SEQ/ TITLE COMMUNICATION DISK SYSTEM

GOTO DISK PAGE

ALARM: Duplicate all the alarm-event recorded video from HD 1 to HD2.

 Stay on the DISK SETTING page.

 Use the “

press the Enter button

” and “v” buttons, and , to highlight BACKUP, select FULL, then press

to proceed.

DISK SETTING

REFORMAT HD2 USAGE BACKUP FULL ALARM SELECT

MAIN PAGE

” and “v” buttons, and , to highlight BACKUP; select ALARM, then

to proceed.

BACKUP ALL TO HD2

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MAIN MENU

RECORD ALARM TIMER/ SEQ/ TITLE COMMUNICATION DISK SYSTEM

REFORMAT HD2 USAGE BACKUP FULL ALARM SELECT

BACKUP ALARM TO HD2

DISK SETTING

MAIN PAGE

SELECT: Duplicate a particular recorded video from HD1 to HD2.

 Stay on the DISK SETTING page.

 Use the “

press the Enter

” and “v” buttons, to highlight BACKUP, select SELECT and then

button to list all the recorded video.

 Press the “

Search button

 After completing the selection, press the Enter

” and “v” buttons, and, to select the desired clip and press the

to mark it.

button to proceed.

MAIN MENU

RECORD ALARM TIMER/ SEQ/ TITLE COMMUNICATION DISK SYSTEM

GO TO DISK PAGE

HD1 A 1 2001-02-01 12:20

2 2001-02-01 03:30 + A 3 2001-03-02 04:20 + 4 2001-04-01 13:30

DISK SETTING

REFORMAT HD2 USAGE BACKUP FULL ALARM SELECT

MAIN PAGE

BACKUP PART TO HD2

TOTAL: 41 M

READY TO GO

OK CANCEL

NOTE: If the capacity of HD 2 is not sufficient to store all selected video, a warning message

“HD2 SPACE NOT ENOUGH” will be displayed on the screen. Please, insert a larger

capacity of hard-disk drive and start the process all over again.

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4.5.2 Security Digital Card (SD Card) Backup Operations

The SD card slot of the rear unit has three functions as shown below:

Archive Single image Clips into SD Card

Please take the following steps to archive a critical image in a SD card.

(1) Insert a SD Card into the SD card slot of the rear unit.

(2) Start playing back the recorded video.

(3) Press the PAUS E button

(4) Press the Seq./Save button

The quantity of pictures that can be stored depends on the SD card capacity. You can have

the saved images printed out in any computer. The image is stored in the JPEG

compressed format. If more than one clip is stored in a SD card, file names will be assigned

in sequence as shown below.

SAVE TO J0000.JPG

SAVE TO J0001.JPG

…

SAVE TO J000N.JPG

(5) The saved picture is the same as the present picture on the screen, please use CH1

, CH3 , CH4 , and Enter/ Quad button to switch to channel(s) desired, and

CH2

then press Seq./Save

Backup the System setting info into SD Card.

The 4CH DVR offers a quick setup method by using a SD card. If a user wants to set many 4CH

DVR devices with the same settings, the 4CH DVR could save the whole setting in the SD card,

then transfer it to another DVR. (Approx. 800KB space required on the card)

to freeze the desired pictures.

to save the image in the SD Card.

button to save.

Save the whole setting into the SD card:

 Insert a SD card into the SD card slot.

 Press the Setup button

 Highlight SYSTEM and press the Enter button

 Set SD SETUP to SAVE. Then the system setting info will auto save into SD card.

Transfer the system setting info of DVR to another:

 Insert the SD card containing the stored system setting info into the DVR.

 Press the Setup button

 Highlight SYSTEM and press the Enter button



Then set SD SETUP to LOAD.

to enter the setup mode and select the SYSTEM.

to enter the SYSTEM SETTING page.

to enter the setup mode and select the SYSTEM.

to enter the SYSTEM SETTING page.

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RECORD ALARM TIMER/ SEQ/ TITLE COMMUNICATION DISK SYSTEM

GOTO SYSTEM SETTING

MAIN MENU

Updating System Software (Please refer to section 3.4 for more details.)

4.6 Key Lock Operation

The Key lock operation protects the unit against unauthorized use by disabling the entire front

SYSTEM

OPERATION LOG : ENTER OSD LANGUAGE : ENGLISH MENU BACKGND : 2 BUZZER : ON PASSWORD : SET SETUP PWD : OFF DEFAULT : LOAD SD SETUP : SAVE VERSION : ENTER

MAIN PAGE

VIEW OPERATION LOG

panel controls. Simultaneously press these two

“<” and “>” buttons (as shown below) for

at least 3 seconds to lock the unit; to release the Key Lock, simultaneously press these two

buttons again.

A-rec T-recDISK

SD Card

Power Search Seq.

Setup

EnterDisplay Play Pause Stop

/Save

ZOOM

11 14

Rec

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5. MENU SETUP

There are 6 categories of operation settings able to be configured from the setup menu. The following

sections will provide step-by-step instructions for configuring/changing the setup options. Press the Setup

button to access the setup menu. Once inside the menu system, the on-screen menu allows you to

set up the key features of the unit. The functions of various buttons within the menu-setup mode are

described in the paragraphs below.

Set Up Menu Navigation Buttons:

MAIN MENU

RECORD ALARM TIMER/ SEQ/ TITLE COMMUNICATION DISK SYSTEM

Setup button

Press to enter the setup menu. Press again to exit the setup mode.

“

” and “v” buttons :

Press to select the desired item or entry for setting.

“<”

and “>” buttons :

Press to highlight the desired option or to select the context for setting.

Enter button

Press to enter the selected item and to save the setting.

Shuttle Ring :

Jog Dial :

Turn to highlight the desired option or to select the context for setting.

Turn to select the desired item or entry for setting.

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5.1 REC SETTING

This page allows you to set the recording rate and recording quality, and enables you to continue

recording when the disk is full.

NOTE: Please see chart in section 4.1 to help determine the appropriate settings for REC RATE and

REC QUALITY according to your desired record time.

MAIN MENU

RECORD ALARM TIMER/ SEQ/ TITLE COMMUNICATION DISK SYSTEM

GOTO REC PAGE

REC RATE:

This option is for adjusting the number of pictures recorded every second into a storage disk. The

recording rate controls the frequency at which the number of video pictures can be recorded.

REC SETTING

REC RATE : 10 F/S REC QUALITY : BEST DISK FULL : REWRITE AUDIO : OFF

MAIN PAGE

SET REC RATE

● For a NTSC unit, there are 11 different recording rates you can select from: 30F/S (30 frames

per second), 15F/S, 10F/S, 6F/S, 2.7F/S, 1.2F/S, 0.61F/S, 0.35F/S, 1F/8S, 1F/12S, and 1F/16S.

● For a PAL unit, there are 11 different recording rates you can select from: 25F/S (25 frames per

second), 12.5F/S, 8.3F/S, 5F/S, 2.7F/S, 1.4F/S, 0.76F/S, 0.44F/S, 1F/8S, 1F/12S, and 1F/16S.

Please refer to the table in section 4.1 for details.

NOTE: The 30 F/S (25 F/S for a PAL unit) recording rate can only function in a 352x240 (352x288

for a PAL unit) resolution

REC QUALITY:

This option determines the image quality to be recorded. The DVR stores images in the

compressed format and allows the image quality to be altered by the image size. There are 4

levels of image quality you can select from: BEST, HIGH, STANDARD, and BASIC. Selecting

the BEST image for use provides higher-resolution recorded images, and normally takes up

more storage space than a HIGH, STANDARD or BASIC image does.

DISK FULL: This option determines the way to utilize storage media in case of a full disk

 REWRITE: When the hard disk is full, the device continues recording by displacing the old data.

 STOP: When the hard disk is full, the device will stop recording.

AUDIO: This option determines the way to record sound if necessary.

 ON: Enables AUDIO recording.

 OFF: Disables AUDIO recording.

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NOTE: Audio function can only be activated in the following refresh rate in NTSC(PAL): 10(8.3),

6(5), 2.7(2.7), 1.2(1.4), 0.61(0.76), 0.35(0.44) frames/sec

5.2 ALARM SETTING

This menu allows users to program the configuration of alarm recording only when an alarm input is

activated. The device will record as long as the alarm input is activated.

MAIN MENU

RECORD ALARM TIMER/ SEQ/ TITLE COMMUNICATION DISK SYSTEM

GOTO ALARM PAGE

ALM OPERATION:

This option determines whether to activate/deactivate the alarm recording when it detects an alarm input.

ON: The device activates the alarm recording when it detects an alarm input.

OFF: The device ignores the alarm signal when it detects an alarm input.

REC RATE:

This option is for the purpose of adjusting the number of pictures recorded every second into a storage

disk when an alarm input is activated. For a NTSC unit, there are 5 different record speeds you can

ALARM SETTING

ALM OPERATION : OFF REC RATE : 10F/S REC QUALITY : BEST AUDIO : OFF ALM TYPE : NO ALM DURATION : 0 SEC PRE- ALARM : OFF MOTION SETTING

MAIN PAGE

ALARM REC ENABLE

select from: 30F/S (30 frames per second), 15F/S, 10F/S, 6F/S, and REMAIN. For a PAL unit, there

are 5 different record speeds you can select from: 25F/S (25 frames per second), 12.5F/S, 8.3F/S,

5F/S, and REMAIN. If you select REMAIN for use, the device will record images at the same speed as

set on the REC page.

REC QUALITY:

This option determines the image quality to be recorded when an alarm input occurs. There are 4

levels of image quality to choose from: BEST, HIGH, STANDARD, and BASIC. The table below shows

the level of image quality with the corresponding compression ratio and image size for every 4

pictures(CH1 ~ CH4 )

AUDIO:

This option determines the way to record sound if necessary.

Image Quality

Image Size 60KB 50KB 40KB 32KB

ON: Enables AUDIO recording.

Best High Standard Basic

Compression Ratio

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OFF: Disables AUDIO recording.

NOTE: Audio function can only be activated in the following refresh rate in NTSC(PAL): 10(8.3),

6(5), 2.7(2.7), 1.2(1.4), 0.61(0.76), 0.35(0.44) frames/sec

ALM TYPE:

This option allows users to set a type of alarm input corresponding to the sensor signal in use.

NO: Normally Open. This is to be used with the type of alarm sensor whose contact remains

open in normal conditions and closes in case of activation.

NC: Normally Closed. This is to be used with the type of alarm sensor whose contact remains

closed in normal conditions and opens in case of activation.

ALM DURATION:

This option allows users to set alarms for a certain duration. You can select one of the six following

options: 0 SEC, 30SEC, 1 MIN, 5 MIN, 10 MIN, and NON-STOP.

Duration Setting

Alarm recording

Duration

Non-Stop

Alarm

activate d

Alarm

activate d

Alarm

deactivated

Alarm recording

Alarm

deactivated

Duration

Reset

NOTE: Recording may be interrupted at the time of Alarm-in or Alarm-out.

LIVE images may be interrupted at the time of Alarm-out.

PRE- ALARM:

This option determines whether images that occurred prior to an alarm prior to an alarm activation will

be recorded. When an alarm is triggered the device will record the image prior to the alarm for 5

seconds. (

10 frames/sec

)

ON: Enables this function.

OFF: Disables this function.

NOTE: If the device is already in the recording mode before an alarm occurs, the pre-alarm

recording would not take effect.

MOTION SETTING:

The video motion detection function is convenient for the people without alarm trigger input, but also

can used with alarm trigger input at the same time. If this function is enabled, any object movement

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would trigger the alarm recording. Before using the motion detection function, please turn the CH1/

CH2/ CH3/ CH4 options as ON, and set the SENTIVITY (1 ~ 5 ) to a suitable value.

CH1 : ON CH2 : OFF CH3 : OFF CH4 : OFF SENSITIVITY : 3

MAIN PAGE

ENABLE MOTION DETECTION

MOTION SETTING

CH1/ CH2/ CH3/ CH4 :

These options enables/disables the motion detection.

ON : Enables the motion detection.

OFF: Disables the s motion detection.

SENSITIVITY:

This option allows users to set the motion sensitivity.

1 is the most sensitive setting. 5 is the least sensitive setting

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5.3 TIMER/ SEQ/ TITLE

The DVR provides a weekly table, consisting of two periods of time each day for scheduled

recording. This option allows you to set the time each day that the DVR will start and stop recording.

The SEQUENCER setting allow user to set the sequence dwell time (time interval ) for each

channel, and TITLE setting allow user to set TITLE for each channel.

RECORD ALARM TIMER/ SEQ/ TITLE COMMUNICATION DISK SYSTEM

GOTO TIMER PAGE

MAIN MENU

CLOCK:

This entry allows users to set the current system time and date.

TIMER/ SEQ/ TITLE

CLOCK : SET REC ENABLE : OFF TIMER : SET SEQUENCER : SET TITLE : SET

MAIN PAGE

TIMER REC ENABLE

REC ENABLE:

This option enables/disables the programmed scheduled recording.

ON: Enables the scheduled recording.

OFF: Disables the scheduled recording.

TIMER:

This entry allows users to program the time each day that the DVR will start and stop recording.

There are two time periods each day available for scheduling. The time is displayed in a 24-hour

clock format. If there is a time overlapping showing between two continual time period settings,

the device will automatically combine the two time-period settings into one combined time-period

setting.

REC SCHEDULE

START END START END

S :06:00-16:00 12:00-18:00

REC SCHEDULE

START END START END

S :06:00-18:00 00:00-00:00

SEQUENCER:

This entry allows users to set the DWELL time( time interval) for CH1, CH2, CH3, CH4, and quad

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view(

channels during the sequential jumping is proceed. In live mode, press the Seq./Save button to

switch the screen to the sequential jumping mode.

), the valid values are 01 ~ 99 seconds, set to 00 would disable the corresponding

CHANNEL 1 2 3 4

DWELL 03 03 03 03 03

SEQUENCER

TITLE:

This entry allows users to set the titles for each video source or camera, in live or recording mode,

press the DISPLAY button can switch the display status to show the titles. The maximum length

for each title is 12 characters.

TITLE

CH1 [FRONT DOOR ] CH2 [KITCHEN ] CH3 [BACKYARD ] CH4 [ROOM ]

<> TO MOVE ^ V TO CHANGE

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5.4 COMMUNICATION

This option allows you to configure the Ethernet settings when connected to a LAN/WAN as well as

RS-232/485 protocols if connected to an external control device.

RECORD ALARM TIMER/ SEQ/ TITLE COMMUNICATION DISK SYSTEM

MAIN MENU

GOTO COMM PAGE

COMM ID:

Communication ID for RS232 and RS485 communication. After the 4CH DVR

RS485 command, it checks if the <Dest ID> within the code is the same as the COMM ID, in which

case the particular command can be accept.

COMM SETTING

COMM ID : 01 RS232 : ON RS485 : ON NET ENABLE : OFF NET DHCP : OFF NET IP : SET FTP SETTING

MAIN PAGE

SET RS232 / RS485 ID

receives a RS232 or

RS-232:

The RS-232 communication port can be either in an importing or exporting mode according to your

applications.

ON: Enables the RS-232 communication port. When you wish the unit to be controlled by an

external device, please select this entry for use.

OFF: Disables the RS-232 communication port.

RS-485:

The RS-485 communication port can be either in an importing or exporting mode according to your

applications.

ON: Enables the RS-485 communication port. When you wish the unit to be controlled by an

external device, please select this entry for use.

OFF: Disables the RS-485 communication port.

NET ENABLE:

This option selects either enable or disable for the Ethernet communication port.

OFF: Disables it.

ON: Enables it.

NET DHCP:

This option selects enable or disable for the DHCP communication function.

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OFF: Disables it.

ON: Enables it.

NOTE:

If provided with a DHCP server, the 4CH DVR can get an IP automatically by setting this

option to ON.

NET IP:

This option is used to configure the Ethernet communication settings. This is required for the purpose

of making a network connection. Please consult with a qualified MIS professional to configure it.

IP: XXX

MASK: XXX

GATEWAY: XXX

.XXX.XXX.XXX

FTP SETTING:

This entry allows users to set the FTP File Transfer Protocol.

COMM SETTING

COMM ID : 01 RS232 : ON RS485 : ON NET ENABLE : OFF NET DHCP : OFF NET IP : SET FTP SETTING

MAIN PAGE

NAS FTP RECORDING

ENABLE:

This option is to select enable or disable for the FTP function.

FTP SETTING

ENABLE : OFF REC MODE : ALARM REC REC RATE : 1 F / 1 S ACCOUNT : SET

MAIN PAGE

SET FTP ON / OFF

ON: Enables it.

OFF: Disables it.

REC MODE:

This option determines the recording mode to be recorded when the FTP function occurs. There

are 2 levels of recording mode to choose: ALARM REC and ALL REC.

ALARM REC: Only to record the alarm-event recorded video.

ALL REC: To record all the recorded video.

REC RATE:

This option determines the recording rate to be recorded at when the FTP function occurs. There

are 4 levels of recording rates to choose from: 1 F / 1 S, 1 F / 10 S, 1 F / 30 S and 1 F / 60 S.

ACCOUNT:

This option is used to configure the FTP account settings. This is required for the purpose of

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making a FTP connection. Please consult with a qualified MIS professional to configure it.

FTP ACCOUNT

FTP IP : 192.168.001.128 USER PASSWORD : [ 00000000 ] PATH

FTP IP : Every FTP server has to own an IP address to be identified on the network. Input

: [ dvr

: [ /dvrvideo ]

the IP address of the FTP server.

]

USER : Input the FTP user name (Login Name).

PASSWORD : Input the FTP password (Password).

PATH : Input the upload path while doing the FTP.

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5.5 DISK SETTING

MAIN MENU

RECORD ALARM TIMER/ SEQ/ TITLE COMMUNICATION DISK SYSTEM

GOTO DISK PAGE

REFORMAT : HD 1 2 HD 2 USAGE : REC BACKUP : FULL

MAIN PAGE

DISK REFORMAT/CLEAR

DISK SETTING

REFORMAT:

This option allows you to clear out all the data in the hard-disk drive. You will be required to enter the

pre-set password before proceeding with clearing out the data. Enter the standard password “9999” if you

don’t set your individual password. To set your individual password, please refer to section 5.6

PASSW OR D option.

HD 1 2: Clears out all the data stored in HD 1 and HD 2.

BACKUP HD: Clears out all the data stored in HD 2, which is set to backup purpose only. (This

function has to be proceeded with when the HD 2 USAGE option is set to

BACKUP.)

HD2 USAGE:

This option determines the way to utilize the hard-disk drive in the mobile compartment.

BACKUP: Used for data backup only, which will not be part of regular recording hard-disk drive.

REC: Used for the regular recording hard-disk drive.

NOTE: When you wish to play back a recorded video from a HD2, this option must be set to

REC. For more details, please refer to section 4.3.4.

BACKUP:

This function allows you to duplicate data from HD 1 to HD 2. Please set HD 2 as BACKUP first. (For

operation details, please refer to section 4.5.1)

FULL: Duplicates all the recorded video from HD1 to HD2.

ALARM: Duplicates all the alarm-event recorded video from HD 1 to HD2

SELECT: Duplicates a particular recorded video from HD1 to HD2.

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5.6 SYSTEM

This section is used for accessing the history of the operation status, setting the password, resuming

factory default, and determining the menu display background.

MAIN MENU

RECORD ALARM TIMER/ SEQ/ TITLE COMMUNICATION DISK SYSTEM

GOTO SYSTEM SETTING

OPERATION LOG:

This log shows the history of the operation status in chronological order. What the following entries

represent is detailed below.

ON: Powers up the device.

OFF: Powers off the device.

REC: Starts recording.

STOP: Ceases recording.

PLAY: Shows recorded video.

V-IN: Video input is connected.

V-LOSS : Video loss occurs.

P-LOSS: Power interruption occurs.

A-IN: Detects an alarm input.

LOCK:

UNLOCK:

UPDATE:

Disables the entire front panel controls.

Releases the key lock.

Updates system software.

OPERATION LOG : ENTER OSD LANGUAGE : ENGLISH MENU BACKGND : 2 BUZZER : ON PASSWORD : SET SETUP PWD : OFF DEFAULT : LOAD SD SETUP : SAVE VERSION : ENTER

MAIN PAGE

VIEW OPERATION LOG

05/15/03 18:19:32 ON 05/15/03 18:19:32 OFF 05/15/03 18:19:32 REC 05/15/03 18:19:32 STOP 05/15/03 18:19:32 PLAY 05/15/03 18:19:32 V-IN 05/15/03 18:19:32 V-LOSS 05/15/03 18:19:32 P-LOSS

SYSTEM

Note: The event log is able to store up to 2000 events. When the log is full, the newly registered

record of an operation will replace the existing records from the oldest one.

OSD LANGUAGE:

This option allows you to select the OSD language display as English, or Chinese.

MENU BACKGND:

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There are 3 levels of background color transparency, you can choose from : level 1 is totally

transparent, level 3 is opaque, and level 2 is between level 1 and 3. The background color is used

in setup menu and search function.

BUZZER:

This option determines the embedded buzzer sounding a tone to signal the following situations. A

tone lasts about two seconds long.

ON: Enables buzzer.

OFF: Disables buzzer.

Situation

Alarm occurs

Video loss occurs

Disk is full

Load factory default

Buzzer set to ON

Enable/disable key lock function

Power on /off mobile rack HDD

Backup operation complete

Timer activate/deactivate

Recording switching between HDD

PAS SWORD :

This option allows you to set a password to prevent any unauthorized re-formatting of the hard

disk drives or use by a network viewer. The standard password is “9999”.

OLD PASSWORD: Enter the pre-set password (or the standard password if this is the initial

setting) to access the password setting system.

NEW PASSWORD: Enter a 4-digit-number password of your choosing which will replace

the pre-set password (or the standard password “9999”).

SETUP PWD:

When this option is on, user must pass the password check before entering the setup menu.

ON: Enables it.

OFF: Disables it.

DEFAULT:

This option allows you to reload the factory default setting. Please do note that the password

cannot be changed in the factory default setting.

SD SETUP:

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The 4CH DVR offers a quick setup method by using a SD card. If the user wants to set up many

a number of the same devices with the same settings, he can save the whole settings to a SD

card, then transfer to another DVR.

SAVE: Saves the whole setting to the SD card.

LOAD: Loads the whole setting to the SD card.

VERSION:

This item is in the setup menu reveal network MAC, BIOS version, and software version, and last

updated date.

MAC : 00 : 0c : 0c : 00 : 00 : 07 BIOS : 1.03 SW : 1.00 DATE : Mar 10 2003

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6. RS-232 & RS-485 Protocol

6.1 Setup

6.1.1 Use a Null Modem cable (the standard RS-232 9 Pin Cable with Pin 2 and Pin 3 exchanged, see pin

configuration chart below for details) to connect the COM 1 on the rear panel of the DVR to a PC.

6.1.2 Set the RS-232 option to ON in the COMMUNICATION page of the setup menu.

6.1.3 Set the PC communication parameters: 9600 bps, No Parity, 8 Data Bits, 1 Stop Bit.

6.2 Communication Protocol

6.2.0 General Command Format

<Lead Code = 0x41>, < Dest ID >, < Src ID >, <Main category >, <Second category >, {<Number of

parameters>,<Parameter 1>, <Parameter 2> ..,} <End Code= 0x4f>

Lead Code = 0x41

Dest ID = 0x01

Src ID = 0x20

Main Category = 0x01 Keys and Signals

= 0x02 Command

Second Category = 0x01 Handshake

= 0x02 Request Time/Set Time

= 0x06 Request System State

End Code= 0x4f

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The different command types and their corresponding parameters are as follows:

6.2.1 Keys and signals

PC Send: <0x41>, <0x01>, <0x20>, <0x01>, <Key Value>, <0x4f>

< The value of a specific front panel key >

KEY_PLAY 1

KEY_STOP 3

KEY_PAUSE 4

KEY_POWER 5

KEY_REC 6

KEY_SETUP 7

KEY_ENTER 8

KEY_SEARCH 10

KEY_DISPLAY 11

KEY_UP 13

KEY_DOWN 14

KEY_LEFT 15

KEY_RIGHT 16

KEY_MONITOR 36

JOG_L 128

JOG_R 129

KEY_SHUT_L8 130

KEY_SHUT_L7 131

KEY_SHUT_L6 132

KEY_SHUT_L5 133

KEY_SHUT_L4 134

KEY_SHUT_L3 135

KEY_SHUT_L2 136

KEY_SHUT_L1 137

KEY_SHUT_CT 138

KEY_SHUT_R1 139

KEY_SHUT_R2 140

KEY_SHUT_R3 141

KEY_SHUT_R4 142

KEY_SHUT_R5 143

KEY_SHUT_R6 144

KEY_SHUT_R7 145

SIGNAL_REC_IN 163

SIGNAL_ALARM_RESET 165

SIGNAL_REC_OUT 169

SIGNAL_ALARM_IN 189

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6.2.2 COMMAND Types

6.2.2.0 Command (Main Category=0x02)

6.2.2.1 Handshake (Second Category=0x01)

PC Request: <0x41>, <0x01>, <0x20>, <0x02>, <0x01>, <0x00>, <0x4f>

DVR Response: <0x41>, <0x20>, <0x01>, <0x02>, <0x08>, <0x00>, <0x4f>

6.2.2.2 Request Time (Second Category=0x02)

PC Request: <0x41>, <0x01>, <0x20>, <0x02>, <0x02>, <0x00>, <0x4f>

DVR Response: <0x41>, <0x20>, <0x01>, <0x02>, <0x02>, <0x07>, <7 Time Value >, <0x4f>

The following case is an illustration of < 7 Time Value>

2001/06/20 17:05:00 = <0xD1>, <0x07>, <0x06>, <0x14>, <0x11>, <0x05>, <0x00>

6.2.2.3 Set Time (Second Category=0x02)

PC Request: <0x41>, <0x01>, <0x20>, <0x02>, <0x02>, <0x07>, < 7 Time Value >, <0x4f>

The following case is an illustration of < 7 Time Value>

2001/06/20 17:05:00 = <0xD1>, <0x07>, <0x06>, <0x14>, <0x11>, <0x05>, <0x00>

DVR Act: Changing the time and date.

6.2.2.4 Request State (Second Category=0x06)

PC Request: <0x41>, <0x01>, <0x20>, <0x02>, <0x06>, <0x00>, <0x4f>

DVR Response: <0x41>, <0x20>, <0x01>, <0x02>, <0x06>, <0x01>,

Description of <System State>:

STATE_STOP 0

STATE_REC 1

STATE_PLAY 3

STATE_MENU 4

STATE_SETUP 6

STATE_SEARCH 7

STATE_BACKUP 13

STATE_NET_PLAY 23

6.2.2.5 Time Search (Second Category=0x0b)

PC send: <0x41>, <0x01>, <0x20> ,<0x02>, <0x0b>, <0x06>, <6 Bytes Date/Time>, <0x4f>

where < 6 bytes Date/Time >, = year(2 bytes, =LowByte + HighByte*256), month ( 1 byte),

day (1 byte), hour(1 byte),min(1 byte)

Example: to search 06/12/2003 17:00 the Date/Time =

<0xd3>,<0x07><0x06>,<0x0b>,<0x11>,<0x00> where 2003= 210(=0xd3) + 7(=0x07) *256

NOTE: The DVR accepts RS-232 time search commands only under the live or playback Mode.

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7. IDE Hard Disk Installation

Usually, the unit comes with one hard-disk drive installed in compartment HD 1, which is default-configured

as a master. Please note that both drives should be configured as 'Master'. To install an additional HDD in

the HD2 Mobile Rack, please follow the steps below.

The jumper settings of hard-disk drives for the system

IDE 1 Compartment HD 1 Master

IDE 2 Compartment HD 2 Master

7.1 Mobile Rack HDD Installation

1. Make sure that the key unlocked.

2. Pull the active-handle outward to remove the carrier body away from the mobile rack

Location Jumper

3. Slide the top cover backward and remove.

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4. Setting the jumper of your hard disk driver. The way to set the jumper

of the drive varies between manufacturers; please refer to the instructions on the driver to set the jumpers in the master position.

5. Attach the interface connector and the power connector to the drive. Please note the red lining of the IDE cable and the red wire of power cable must line up side by side.

6. Place the HDD inside mobile rack, Use four of the provided screws.

7. Place the top cover back to the carrier body by sliding forward to secure.

8. Slide the carrier body back in the mobile rack.

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9. Push the carrier body further into the mobile rack until fully inserted.

10. Push the active-handle inward.

11. Lock the Key.

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8. System Default

MAIN MENU

RECORD ALARM TIMER/ SEQ/ TITLE COMMUNICATION DISK SYSTEM

GOTO REC PAGE

MAIN MENU

RECORD ALARM TIMER/ SEQ/ TITLE COMMUNICATION DISK SYSTEM

GOTO ALARM PAGE

REC SETTING

REC RATE : 10 F/S REC QUALITY : BEST DISK FULL : REWRITE AUDIO : OFF

MAIN PAGE

SET REC RATE

ALARM SETTING

ALM OPERATION : OFF REC RATE : 10 F/S REC QUALITY : BEST AUDIO : OFF ALM TYPE : NO ALM DURATION : 0 SEC PRE- ALARM : OFF MOTION SETTING

MAIN PAGE

ALARM REC ENABLE

MAIN MENU

RECORD ALARM TIMER/ SEQ/ TITLE COMMUNICATION DISK SYSTEM

GOTO CLOCK / TIMER PAGE

TIMER/ SEQ/ TITLE

CLOCK : SET REC ENABLE : OFF TIMER : SET SEQUENCER : SET TITLE : SET

MAIN PAGE

TIMER REC ENABLE

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RECORD ALARM TIMER/ SEQ/ TITLE COMMUNICATION DISK SYSTEM

GOTO COMM PAGE

RECORD ALARM TIMER/ SEQ/ TITLE COMMUNICATION DISK SYSTEM

GOTO DISK PAGE

MAIN MENU

COMM SETTING

COMM ID : 01 RS232 : ON RS485 : ON NET ENABLE : OFF NET DHCP : OFF NET IP : SET FTP SETTING

MAIN PAGE

SET RS232 / RS485 ID

DISK SETTING

REFORMAT : HD 1 2 HD 2 USAGE : REC BACKUP : FULL

MAIN PAGE

DISK REFORMAT/CLEAR

MAIN MENU

RECORD ALARM TIMER/ SEQ/ TITLE COMMUNICATION DISK SYSTEM

GOTO SYSTEM SETTING

OPERATION LOG : ENTER OSD LANGUAGE : ENGLISH MENU BACKGND : 2 BUZZER : ON PASSWORD : SET SETUP PWD : OFF DEFAULT : LOAD SD SETUP : SAVE VERSION : ENTER

MAIN PAGE

VIEW OPERATION LOG

SYSTEM

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9. O.S.D. Message

No. O.S.D. Message Meanings

1 NO DISK

2 BATTERY LOW

3 LOADING

4 VIDEO LOSS

5 VIDEO IN

6 KEY LOCKED

7 KEY UNLOCKED

8 n1 OF n2 ITEMS PROGRESS n3 %

9 BACKUP COMPLETE

10 HD2 SPACE NOT ENOUGH

11 NO ENTRY FOR BACKUP

12 BACKUP INCOMPLETE

13 NOT FOUND

14 END

15 DISK FULL

16 EMPTY

17 SET TO NTSC, PLS RESTART

18 SOFTWARE UPDATE

19 PLEASE RESTART

20 NO DISK

21 DATA NOT CONTINUOUS

22 DISK ATTACHED

No hard-disk detected after power up

Suggest change the battery and reset the system time

System Boot up

Video loss

Video input source

Key lock function is on

Key lock function is off

BACKUP n1/n2 NOW

Backup complete

HD2 has not enough space for backup

No backup is possible.

Backup incomplete, since the user has pressed the STOP button to stop it

The system cannot find a video in the Search function.

Playback of recorded video has reached the end point

Hard disks are full; this happens only when the DISK FULL item in the setup menu is set to STOP. The user presses the PLAY button or uses the SEARCH function, but no video can be played. System has to be set to NTSC, please reboot (PAL is similar)

Software update

The system should be rebooted after the software has been updated The user has pressed the Save key without putting in a SD card, or there is a disk error. The system found data in an installed HDD that cannot be used contiguously. Suggest you remove HD2 from the system.

HD2 has been attached.

23 DISK REMOVED

24 FAN STOPPED

25 HDn ERROR AT xxxxx

26 NOT PRESENT

27 SAVE TO DISK

28 SAVE TO Fnnn. JPG

29 SAVE OK

30 SD CARD WRITE PROTECT

31 WAIT . . .

HD2 has been removed.

The chassis fan has stopped for over 30 seconds.

There is a hard-disk error during recording, where n is the hard-disk number and xxxxx is the hexadecimal location. When the user tries to clear a disk that was not attached in the setup menu.

Start saving to the JPEG file.

Save to Fnnn. JPG (where nnn= 0..999)

Save to the JEPG is ok.

A SD card is write-protected; or there is an error

The composition of the hard disk is changing now. Or, it is saving the image into the SD card. Please wait for a while.

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10. Network Viewer and Image Viewer

This section provides instructions for installing and using the Network Viewer, and Image Viewer software,

which are included with the 4CH DVR. The minimum requirements for this function are as follows:

1. Intel Pentium 233MHz or greater.

2. 32 MB RAM

3. Window 95, 98, NT, and ME.

4. 4 MB Video card capable of 24-bit true color display.

5. 5 MB free hard-disk space for software installation.

6. 10-base T network for LAN operation.

10.1 The Network Viewer

10.1.1 Introduction to Network Viewer

The Network Viewer allows you to potentially access 16 4CH DVR’s from a remote desktop or laptop in a

TCP/IP networking environment. It can perform the following functions.

 View live images from the 4CH DVR

 Store, search, and review recorded video from the 4CH DVR HDD.

 Change the regular record, event record, and timer properties.

Before you are ready to view images from a desktop, you need to have your 4CH DVR networked by

obtaining a 10 baseT Ethernet data cable (Standard RJ-45) to connect the 4CH DVR to your LAN/WAN.

RJ-45 PIN configuration for Ethernet

PIN NO. PIN Assignment

RJ-45

4CH DVR

TX +

TX -

RX + Not Connected Not Connected

RX Not Connected Not Connected

RJ-45 socket

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8

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Physical specification for Ethernet

Wire Type Connector Type Max. Cable Length Hub Wiring Configuration PC Wiring Configuration

NOTE: For more details on network connections, please refer to the following document.

10.1.2 Install the Network Viewer in your PC

Install the Network Viewer from the supported CD-R.

1. Exit all applications currently running in the selected PC.

2. Insert the supported CD in the CD-ROM drive. The program will execute the installation automatically.

Follow the on-screen instructions to proceed with the rest of the installation procedure as they

appear.

3. After the installation is complete, pop up the START menu from your computer, and point to

Programs / Network Viewer to open up the program selection page as shown below. Click the

Network Viewer tag to start the Network Viewer program.

Cat. 5 RJ-45

30 m

Straight Through

Cross Over

Install the Network Viewer for the ZIP file.

1. Save the ZIP file to your PC and extract the file to a designated directory.

2. Open the extracted folder. The folder contains 5 files.

3. Click on the

proceed with the rest of the installation procedure as they appear.

4. After the installation is complete, pop up the START menu from your computer, and point to

Programs / Network Viewer to start the Network Viewer program.

NOTE: Please make sure the TCP/IP communication software has been properly set and

configured in your computer. To check your TCP/IP settings, refer to the following

document.

icon to execute the installation and then follow the on-screen instructions to

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10.1.3 View the 4CH DVR video from a remote PC

Once Network View is executed a Login prompt will

appear, you must enter the default User Name:

admin, Password: 9999 into the respective field

and click on OK to log into the application.

Follow the instructions below to use the Network

Viewer to browse a 4CH DVR video from a remote

location. Upon entering the Network Viewer, the

connection box will appear as follows.

1. Click the Find button to search for all DVR devices connected in the LAN.

2. Choose a channel number from the Channel drop-down list.

3. Type in the user name for the chosen 4CH DVR.

4. Type in the password of the device and click the Modify tag to add the device to the Device List.

5. Please repeat steps 2 to 4

6. Click the Connect tag to establish the connection between the devices and the computer. Click the

again for another desire.

NOTE: Upon connection, the connection status box indicates the name and IP address of the

selected device. If there’s a failure to connect, a “Fail” message appears on the screen

right after the device IP address; otherwise an “OK” appears. To add more connections

or units to the 4CH DVR, please repeat the above instructions.

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Functions Description

 Device List

 800x600

1024x768

 Channel

Number

 Device Type

 Device Title

 IP Address

 User Name

 Password

 Add

 Modify

 Delete

 Find

 Connect

 Login

Viewing images

View all the connected devices

Once the connection has been established, click the Login tag to enter the Multi-device mode

window. (See the sample screen below) This window displays all the connected devices in the

sequence which has been arranged when you established the connection.

Displays the entire list of connected devices if and as necessary. This list includes a lot of information about all the connected devices.

This option is to select the resolution of the Multi-device mode window.

Assigns a display location when you have multiple devices connected.

Displays the device type.

This blank allows you to assign a label to the chosen device.

Type in the IP address which you preset for the device

This space allows you to assign a name to the chosen device.

Type in the preset password for making a connection.

Click to add the settings of a chosen device.

Click to change the settings of a chosen device.

Click to remove the connection of a chosen device.

Click to find the connection of the all 4CH DVR device in the LAN.

Click to establish the connection between the devices and the computer.

Click to access the display page of the Network Viewer.

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Function

Buttons

Description

The Split-Screen display function bar. This allows you to display the connected device in the multi-format screens of 1, 2x2, 5+1, 7+1,3x3, 12+1, and 4x4.

Press to enter the PC SYSTEM SETUP window, which allows you to program the System Setup, Record Setup, and Alarm Setup.

Press to enter the selected device (the Single-device display mode). Select this channel to enable this button.

Click to minimize the Network Viewer into a PC system tray.

Click to save viewed images in the local computer.

Click to lock the system.

Click to magnify a viewed image.

Click to call the helper or assistant.

Press to leave the Network Viewer program.

The single sequence.

The multi sequence.

Click to page up.

Click to page down.

Click to enable the audio.

Device title and image display area. Displays the title of each connected device and the time information of each displayed image in the top black bar.

View single device

Follow any one of the instructions below to get into the single device mode.

1. Select the desired device from the DEVICE LIST box on the Multi-device Mode. The

will enable. Click the button to view the image of the selected device and have access to certain

functional operations of the device via the network. (See the sample screen below.)

button

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Function Buttons

Description

Playback function bar.

 Play- Click to a recorded video from the PLAY LIST.  Pause- Click to freeze the image.  Stop- Click to stop playing back the recorded video or

cease recording.

 REC- Click to activate the recording function of the

device.

 Step- Click to view images picture-by-picture.

Click to return to the Multi-Device mode.

Click to save a viewing image in the local computer.

Press to enter the DEVICE SETUP window, to open the device setting page to add more devices for viewing, Which allows you to program the Record Setting and Record Schedule.

Click to lock the system.

Channel selection box. Select a desired channel from the drop-down list; the Network Viewer will be able to display the other channels by turn.

Recorded video list box. This box allows you to access all recorded video, which are stored in the HDD of the connected devices. To review a recorded video, just click an entry from the list and click the

button.

PgUp/PgDn: To scroll up and down the list.

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4CH DVR Status Box. This box indicates the selected device status.

PLAY: The device is in the playback mode. LIVE: The device is in the live display mode. WAIT: The device is processing the command. PAUSE: Pauses the image.

This allows you to search a recorded video kept in the HDD of the device. Enter the MONTH/DAY/YEAR HOUR: MINUTE you wish to search and click GO to proceed.

Split-Screen display function bar. This allows you to display the selected device in multi-format screens of 1, 2x2, 5+1, 7+1,3x3, 12+1, and 4x4.

Image display area. Displays the images of each camera and the title and time/date information on the top blue bar. Double click the image to view a full screen of the camera.

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10.1.4 Change the Record & Timer Properties Via the Network

Follow the instructions below to reconfigure the record and schedule recording settings via the

network.

A. B.

Set the regular record settings

1. When in the single –device mode, click

to enter the SETUP page. (See the sample screen

as in A above)

2. Select a desired recording rate and Quality from the corresponding drop-down list

3. Click the OK tag to proceed.

Set the Alarm record settings

1. When in the single –device mode, click

to enter the SETUP page. (See the sample screen

as in A above)

2. Set the ALRM SETTING to ON to enable the drop-down list in the ALARM SETTING area.

2. Select a desired recording rate and Quality from the corresponding drop-down list.

4. Click the OK tag to proceed.

Set the Record Schedule

1. When in the single –device mode, click

to enter the SETUP page. (See the sample

screen as in B above)

2. Set the Record Schedule to ON to enable the Record Schedule setting area.

3. Click the Time-Period button to set the schedule for recording for each day. Go to both the

START TIME & END TIME boxes, enter a specific Hour: Minute and click Add button to add to

the Record List.

4. When all required settings are completed, click OK to proceed.

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10.1.5 Archive Images to the Computer

Playback images can be stored in a local PC in the JPEG format. Follow the instructions below to

save the viewed images to your PC.

1. Press

2. Select a folder in the computer for copying images in.

3. Enter the number of images into the NUMBER OF SAVING box you wish to save in.

4. Click the SAVE tag; the program will automatically copy the displayed images into the

designated folder. The images are saved in the DVRxxx.jpg file name, which is displayed in the

box on the right-hand side. To view a saved image, please follow the instructions in the next

section to proceed.

to enter the following sample screen whenever in the playback mode.

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10.2 The Image Viewer

This is image integrity-protect software. It not only allows you to view an archived image from

the SD card or HDD of a computer, but also protects an archived image from reproduction or

interpolation. If an image isn’t in the original format made by a 4CH DVR, the Image Viewer

won’t display the image and instead will send a warning message” Wrong File, Can’t Open”.

Follow the instructions below to open an archived image from a SD card or a HDD.

1. Pop up the START menu from your computer, and point to Programs / Network

Viewer to open up the program selection page. Click the Image Viewer tag to start the

Image Viewer program. (See a sample screen below.)

2. Click the PRINT tag to get a displayed image printed out from a printer.

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11. Index Table

The following description details how the DVR manages an index table issue.

The DVR will generate a time index table indicating recorded data is kept in a particular HDD. This

allows to individually selecting recorded data to be displayed via the alarm list search and full list

search. The maximum number of lists, for a given HDD, is 3000. When the list of any given HDD is

used up-and the disk is not full, The unit will still use the rest of the space for recording. In such a

case, an index for the recent recorded data will be generated and the index of the next oldest data

will be erased so that the list does remain 3000 in total. And the next oldest data will be kept in the

index of the corresponding oldest data. For any newly recorded data, this approach will be applied

until the disk becomes full.

3000 LISTS

In the rewrite recording mode, when the archived hard disk drive is full, the DVR will start overwriting

the oldest data recorded. As the previous recorded data was partially overwritten by the recent

recording, the indicating time index of that data will be changed corresponding to the starting time of

the remaining session. The index of the session will be deleted from the table when it is fully

overwritten.

Previously

recorded data

overwritten

HD1

1 12-02-02 12:20:55 2 12-02-02 13:30:33 3 01-30-03 16:00:34

: : :

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12. Network Configuration

12.1 Cable Connections

Please follow the instructions below to connect your DVR to a computer or a network and to choose

a proper RJ-45 cable configuration for connections.

Physical specification of RJ-45 cable for Ethernet

Wire Type

Connector Type

Max. Cable Length

Hub Wiring Configuration

PC Wiring Configuration

12.1.1 Connect to a computer

Use a crossover LAN cable to connect directly to a computer.

Cat. 5

RJ-45

30 m

Straight Through

Cross Over

OUT

MONITOR

AUDIO

ETHERNET

RJ-45

hi-z

RS-485

ALARM

RS-232

I/O

CROSSOVER CABLE

DC12V

12.1.2 Connect to a LAN Hub (INTRANET)

The RJ-45 PIN configuration for connecting with a LAN Hub is shown below.

OUT

MONITOR

AUDIO

ETHERNET

hi-z

RS-485

RJ-45

RS-232

I/O

ALARM

DC12V

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RJ-45 PIN configuration for LAN Hub

PIN NO. PIN Assignment

TX +

TX -

RX + Not Connected Not Connected

RX Not Connected Not Connected

RJ-45 socket

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8

12.1.3 Connect to WAN (INTERNET)

The RJ-45 PIN configuration for connecting to a WAN is the same as connecting to a LAN.

OUT

AUDIO

MONITOR

ETHERNET

hi-z

RS-485

RJ-45

RS-232

ALARM

I/O

DC12V

12.2 Configure Your DVR Network Settings

Upon network hardware connection, you need to activate the network function and configure

the proper network settings of the DVR.

12.2.1 Enable DVR Network Function

MAIN MENU

RECORD ALARM TIMER/ SEQ/ TITLE COMMUNICATION DISK SYSTEM

GOTO COMM PAGE

COMM SETTING

COMM ID : 01 RS232 : ON RS485 : ON NET ENABLE : ON NET DHCP : OFF NET IP : SET FTP SETTING

MAIN PAGE

ETHERNET ENABLE

 Press the Setup button to enter the OSD MAIN MENU. Please use the“<” “>”

buttons

enter the COMM SETTING page.

 Use the “

press the Enter button to proceed.

and to highlight COMMUNICATION; then press the Enter button to

” “v” buttons and to highlight NET ENABLE; select ON. Then

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12.2.2 Enable DHCP Function

 Use the “^” and “v” buttons , and , to highlight NET DHCP; select ON. Then

press the Enter button to proceed.

RECORD ALARM TIMER/ SEQ/ TITLE COMMUNICATION DISK SYSTEM

MAIN MENU

GOTO COMM PAGE

NOTE: This function can only work if the LAN which the unit is connected to has a DHCP

server. If the DHCP server is working, the DVR will obtain an IP address automatically

from the DHCP server. In that case please skip the section 2.3 (Set IP address) and

follow section 3. (TCP/IP Communication Software).

COMM SETTING

COMM ID : 01 RS232 : ON RS485 : ON NET ENABLE : ON NET DHCP : ON NET IP : SET FTP SETTING

MAIN PAGE

SET ETHERNET DHCP

12.2.3 Set IP Address

You don’t need to set a NET IP for the unit if the LAN which the unit is connected to has a

DHCP server. Otherwise, please follow the instructions given below:

MAIN MENU

RECORD ALARM TIMER/ SEQ/ TITLE COMMUNICATION DISK SYSTEM

GOTO COMM PAGE

Use the “

enter the NET IP page

” and “v” buttons , and , to highlight the NET IP. Press the Enter button to



Set the IP, MASK and GATEWAY. Then press the Enter button to proceed. The

following is a sample setting.

IP: 192.168.0.1

MASK: 255.255.255.0

GATEWAY: 0.0.0.0

COMM SETTING

COMM ID : 01 RS232 : ON RS485 : ON NET ENABLE : ON NET DHCP : ON NET IP : SET FTP SETTING

MAIN PAGE

SET ETHERNET

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NOTE: When only one unit of the DVR is connected to a computer or LAN, you can

freely assign an IP address for the DVR. For example, there are a range of DVR

IP addresses from 192.168.0.1 to 192.168.0.255. You can pick one for use from

the range of the IP. It’s not necessary to set MASK and GATEWAY; leave the

settings as default.

When a DVR is connected to a WAN, you must acquire a unique, permanent IP

address and correctly configure the MASK and GATEWAY settings according to

your network architecture. If you have any questions regarding those settings,

please contact a qualified MIS professional or your ISP.

NOTE: When connecting to a network, each connected DVR must be assigned a unique

IP, which must be in the same class type as your network address. IP addresses

are written as four sets of numbers separated by periods; for example,

192.168.0.1 Therefore, if the connected network is identified as Class C, for

example, the first three sets of numbers of the DVR IP address must be the same

as the network address. If the connected network is identified as Class B, the

first two sets of numbers of the DVR IP address must be the same as the

network address. If you have any questions regarding these settings, please

contact a qualified MIS professional or your ISP.

12.3 TCP/IP Communication Software

Follow the instructions below to install the TCP/IP communication program into your computer.

 Click the Start Menu from your computer, and point to the Settings/Control panel.

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 Click the NETWORK icon twice to enter the NETWORK setting windows.

 Click on the Configuration tag; check if the TCP/IP is included among the network

components list. If the TCP/IP is included, please process step 5. If it is not included,

please follow step 4 to install the TCP/IP.

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12.4 TCP/IP installation

During the installation, you will be requested to insert the windows 98 CD ROM. After

installation, the PC will be restarted.

12.5 TCP/IP Configuration setting

 Click Start  Settings  Control Panel  Network.

 Select TCP/IP

 Before processing the DVR installation in a WAN, please make sure the Internet

connection works properly. If not, please contact your ISP provider.

, and then click Properties.



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If you are using a DHCP server, please select Obtain an IP address automatically

assigned IP address for the connected DVRs must be in the same class type as the server.

. Any

If there is no DHCP server, please select specify an IP address

of your PC. This IP address must be different from the DVR IP but in the same class type.

NOTE: The IP address of a DVR in a network must be unique to itself as opposed to

those of the other chosen PCs, but in the same class type

and type in the IP address

12.6 Connection Testing

With the previous settings, follow the instructions below to ensure whether you have established

the connection successfully.

 Click Start  Programs  MS-DOS Prompt

 Type in ping 192.168.0.1 then Enter. (See the sample screen below)

** This IP is the DVR IP address that is assigned for the connected DVR in step 2.

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 If you receive a response as in the sample screen below, the connection hasn’t been

successfully established. Please re-check all the hardware and software installation by

repeating steps 1 to 5. If you still can’t establish the connection after rechecking, please

contact your dealer.

 If you receive a response as in the sample screen below, you have successfully made the

connection.

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13. SPECIFICATIONS

Model Number 4CH DVR

Image System NTSC PAL

Resolution 720 x 480 pixels / 352 x 240 pixels 720 x 576 pixels / 352 x 288 pixels

Video In

Video Out

Audio In/Out Line In / Out (RCAx2), 16 bits, 8 kHz

Storage Media > 320 GB / 1 Fixed HDD, 1 Removable HDD

Compression MJPEG

Memory Card SD Card

Archive Hot Swappable Removable HD

Watermark Digital Signature

Recording mode Frame record

Recording Rate

Image Size Best(60KB) / High(50KB) / Standard(40KB) / Basic(32KB)

Recording Mode Schedule / Manual / Alarm / Circular

Alarm Recording Event / Pre-Alarm / Post Alarm

Pre-Alarm Recording 50 pictures

Playback Speeds Frame Stepping, 1/16x,1/8x,1/4x,1/2x,1x,2x,4x,8x,16x,30x,100x

Record Search Alarm / Time / Event list / Filter(thumbnail) / SD card

OSD Language English / Chinese(T)

Motion Detection Yes

Set-up Menu Multi-layer / Network setting

Log list 2000 records

Alarm In/Out 4 Alarm Input / 1 Alarm Output

Built-in Buzzer Yes

Communication Port RS-232, RS-485, and Ethernet Port

Network Interface Ethernet (RJ-45 10/100 base-Tx) x 1

Network Protocol TCP/IP, DHCP, HTTP, UDP, FTP

Software Upgrade Upgrade via Memory Card(SD Card)

Password Protection Operation / Menu Setup / Remote Access

Network Capabilities

Power Supply (AC adapter) Input: 100V-240V, 50 Hz/60 Hz; Output: DC12V max 5A

Dimensions 220 mm x 94 mm x 340 mm EIA 19" 2U Half Size Mountable

Weight About 3.9 kg

Operation Temperature

Regulation FCC, CE, UL

Provided Accessories

Composite Video Out (BNC) x 4, Monitor Out (BNC) x 1

15 fps 30 fps

Screw ( #6-32UNC ) x 4, Screw ( M3 ) x 8(not in use)

Composite Video In (BNC) x 4

(720x480 (352x240)

)

Archive image as JPEG formats,

Remote live or recorded images

5 C ~ 40 C (41 F ~ 104 F)

AC Adapter x 1

Instruction manual x 1

Power cord x 1

Software CD-ROM x 1

Key x 2

fps

(720x576

fps (352x288)

)

*Design and specifications subject to change without notice.

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APPENDIX 1. –SCANIP

Follow the instructions below to use the SCANIP software to search the DVR devices from a local

location.

1. Click the

List will display the connection of the all-type device.

2. Select the desired device from the Device List.

3. Click the desired device to show the window while the DVR information acts to display the

desired changes instantly.

button to discover the connection of the all-type device in the LAN. The Device

4. Do you want to auto search free IP?

If and when you want to auto search the free IP, select “Yes” or “No”. If clicked “Yes” the

software will provide the “Free IP Address” boxes on the right side of the window. If you click

“No”, these address boxes will not show.

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5. Manual insertion of “Free IP Address”.

If you have clicked “No”, please manually type in insertions as required in the “Free IP

Address”, “Gateway Address”, and “NET Mask”. Follow each insertion you make by typing

in the “Login Name” and “Password”, and click “UPDATE” to send your alterations to the

DVR.

6. Auto search “Free IP Address”.

If you clicked “Yes” the “Free IP Address” box will appear on the right.

7. Select and double click any of the addresses in the “Free IP Address” box on the right to

enter it into an IP Address on the left.

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8. To change any IP address, type in the new address in the “Free IP Address” box on the right

as well as the device “Login Name” and “Password” in their respective blanks at bottom left,

then click “UPDATE”, and the new address will automatically be sent to the device.

9. Click “Exit” at bottom right to shut the device.

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15. Limited Warranty

War ranty: 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;

(iii) 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 ABILITY OR EFFECTIVENESS IN PREVENTING OR REDUCING THE RISK OF, OR DAMAGES RESULTING FROM, LOSS OR THEFT OF PROPERTY OR PERSONAL INJURY.

THIS LIMITED WARRANTY IS IN LIEU OF ALL OTHER WARRANTIES, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR USE OR PURPOSE.

REPAIR OR REPLACEMENT AS PROVIDED UNDER THIS LIMITED WARRANTY IS THE EXCLUSIVE REMEDY OF THE PURCHASER. 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 INJURY, 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 POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES.

No 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 this warranty.

Some 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 extent 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 duration 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: Contact the dealer that sold you this product, during the warranty period if 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:

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

www.digimerge.com

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