Digimerge DHU104 User Manual
DIGITAL VIDEO SURVEILLANCE
RECORDER
WITH PENTAPLEX OPERATION AND
MPEG4 VIDEO COMPRESSION
INSTRUCTION MANUAL
English Version 1.0
MODELS:
DHU104 SERIES
Copyright © 2008 Digimerge Technology Inc.
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Thank you for purchasing this Digital Video Surveillance Recorder. Digimerge is committed to
providing our customers with a high quality, reliable security product.
The DHU104 Series combines advanced performance with easy operation and great
economy to offer a whole new class of digital video recorders to 'high end' residential,
commercial and industrial CCTV applications. The intuitive graphic user interface and mouse
driven navigation make the DHU104 easy to program and easy to use. The unit is also network
ready and comes complete with remote video management software and free DDNS support.
To learn more about this Digital Video Surveillance Recorder, and to learn about our complete
range of accessory products, please visit our website at:
http://www.digimerge.com
CAUTION
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK
DO NOT OPEN
CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK
DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK).
NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE.
The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol, within an
equilateral triangle, is intended to alert the user to the
presence of uninsulated “dangerous voltage” within the
product’s enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude
to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons.
The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is
intended to alert the user to the presence of important
operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in
the literature accompanying the appliance.
WARNING: TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD,
DO NOT EXPOSE THIS UNIT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.
CAUTION: TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK, MATCH WIDE BLADE
OF PLUG TO WIDE SLOT, FULLY INSERT.
Please visit us on the web for the most current Manuals, Quick Start
Guides and Firmware at:
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Important Safeguards
Important Safeguards
In addition to the careful attention devoted to quality standards in the manufacture process of your video
product, safety is a major factor in the design of every instrument. However, safety is your responsibility too.
This sheet lists important information that will help to assure your enjoyment and proper use of the video
product and accessory equipment. Please read them carefully before operating and using your video product.
Installation
1. Read and Follow Instructions - All the safety and
operating instructions should be read before the
video product is operated. Follow all operating
instructions.
2. Retain Instructions - The safety and operating
instructions should be retained for future reference.
3. Heed Warnings - Comply with all warnings on the
video product and in the operating instructions.
4. Polarization - Do not defeat the safety purpose of
the polarized or grounding-type plug.
A polarized plug has two blades with
one wider than the other.
A grounding type plug has two blades
and a third grounding prong.
The wide blade or the third prong are
provided for your safety.
If the provided plug does not fit into
your outlet, consult an electrician for
replacement of the obsolete outlet
5. .Power Sources - This video product should be
operated only from the type of power source
indicated on the marking label. If you are not sure of
the type of power supply to your location, consult
your video dealer or local power company. For video
products intended to operate from battery power, or
other sources, refer to the operating instructions.
6. Overloading - Do not overload wall outlets of
extension cords as this can result in the risk of fire
or electric shock. Overloaded AC outlets, extension
cords, frayed power cords, damaged or cracked wire
insulation, and broken plugs are dangerous. They
may result in a shock or fire hazard. Periodically
examine the cord, and if its appearance indicates
damage or deteriorated insulation, have it replaced
by your service technician.
7. Power-Cord Protection - Power supply cords should
be routed so that they are not likely to be walked on
or pinched by items placed upon or against them,
paying particular attention to cords at plugs,
convenience receptacles, and the point where they
exit from the video product.
8. Ventilation - Slots and openings in the case are
provided for ventilation to ensure reliable operation
of the video product and to protect it from
overheating. These openings must not be blocked
or covered. The openings should never be blocked
by placing the video equipment on a bed, sofa, rug,
or other similar surface. This video product should
never be placed near or over a radiator or heat
register. This video product should not be placed in
a built-in installation such as a bookcase or rack
unless proper ventilation is provided or the video
product manufacturer’s instructions have been
followed.
9. Attachments - Do not use attachments unless
recommended by the video product manufacturer as
they may cause a hazard.
10. Water and Moisture - Do not use this video product
near water. For example, near a bath tub, wash bowl,
kitchen sink or laundry tub, in a wet basement, near
a swimming pool and the like.
Caution: Maintain electrical safety. Powerline
operated equipment or accessories connected to
this unit should bear the UL listing mark of CSA
certification mark on the accessory itself and should
not be modified so as to defeat the safety features.
This will help avoid any potential hazard from
electrical shock or fire. If in doubt, contact qualified
service personnel.
11. Accessories - Do not place this video equipment
on an unstable cart, stand, tripod, or table. The video
equipment may fall, causing serious
damage to the video product. Use
this video product only with a cart,
stand, tripod, bracket, or table
recommended by the
manufacturer or sold with the video
product. Any mounting of the product
should follow the manufacturer’s
instructions and use a mounting accessory
recommended by the manufacturer.
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Important Safeguards
Service
13. Servicing - Do not attempt to service this video
equipment yourself as opening or removing covers
may expose you to dangerous voltage or other
hazards. Refer all servicing to qualified service
personnel.
14. Conditions Requiring Service - Unplug this video
product from the wall outlet and refer servicing to
qualified service personnel under the following
conditions.
A. When the power supply cord or plug is
damaged.
B. If liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen
into the video product.
C. If the video product has been exposed to rain
or water.
D. If the video product does not operate normally
by following the operating instructions. Adjust
only those controls that are covered by the
operating instructions. Improper adjustment of
other controls may result in damage and will often
require extensive work by a qualified technician
to restore the video product to its normal
operation.
E. If the video product has been dropped or the
cabinet has been damaged.
Use
19. Cleaning - Unplug the video product from the wall
outlet before cleaning. Do not use liquid cleaners or
aerosol cleaners. Use a damp cloth for cleaning.
20. Product and Cart Combination - Video and cart
combination should be moved with care. Quick
stops, excessive force, and uneven surfaces may
cause the video product and car combination to
overturn.
21. Object and Liquid Entry - Never push objects for
any kind into this video product through openings as
they may touch dangerous voltage points or
“short-out” parts that could result in a fire or electric
shock. Never spill liquid of any kind on the video
product.
22. Lightning - For added protection for this video
product during a lightning storm, or when it is left
unattended and unused for long periods of time,
unplug it from the wall outlet and disconnect the
antenna or cable system. This will prevent damage
to the video product due to lightning and power line
surges.
F. When the video product exhibits a distinct
change in performance. This indicates a need for
service.
15. Replacement Parts - When replacement parts are
required, have the service technician verify that the
replacements used have the same safety
characteristics as the original parts. Use of
replacements specified by the video product
manufacturer can prevent fire, electric shock or other
hazards.
16. Safety Check - Upon completion of any service or
repairs to this video product, ask the service
technician to perform safety checks recommended
by the manufacturer to determine that the video
product is in safe operating condition.
17. Wall or Ceiling Mounting - Any cameras provided
with this system should be mounted to a wall or
ceiling only as instructed in this guide, using the
provided mounting brackets.
18. Heat - The product should be situated away from
heat sources such as radiators, heat registers,
stoves, or other products (including amplifiers) that
produce heat.
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General Precautions
NOTE
This equipment has been certified and found to comply with the limits regulated by FCC, EMC, and LVD. Therefore, it
is designated to provide reasonable protection against interference and will not cause interference with other appliance
usage.
However, it is imperative that the user follows this manuals guidelines to avoid improper usage which may result in
damage to the unit, electrical shock and fire hazard injury
In order to improve the feature functions and quality of this product, the specifications are subject to change without
notice from time to time.
FCC CLASS B NOTICE
Note:
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part
15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in
a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not
installed and used in accordance with the instruction, may cause harmful interference to radio communications.
However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does
cause harmful interference to radio or television reception (which can be determined by turning the equipment on
and off), the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:
• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna
• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver
• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected
• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio or television technician for assistance
General Precautions
1. All warnings and instructions of this manual should be followed
2. Remove the plug from the outlet before cleaning. Do not use liquid aerosol detergents. Use a water dampened cloth
for cleaning
3. Do not use this unit in humid or wet places
4. Keep enough space around the unit for ventilation. Slots and openings in the storage cabinet should not be blocked
5. During lightning storms, or when the unit is not used for a long time, disconnect the power supply, antenna, and cables
to protect the unit from electrical surge
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DVR FEATURES
DVR FEATURES
• 4-channel operation
• Pentaplex operation allows you to View,
Playback and Record video
simultaneously (Local & Remote)
• Advanced MPEG4 video compression
• 120 fps recording
• Graphical User Interface
• USB ports for data back up & firmware
upgrades
• VGA and composite video outputs for
connection to any computer or security
monitor
• Custom recording settings for each camera on the system
• Covert Camera Viewing
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Table of Contents
Getting Started ............................................................................................................ 1
Front Panel .................................................................................................................. 2
Rear Panel ................................................................................................................... 3
Remote Control ........................................................................................................... 4
Mouse Control ............................................................................................................. 5
Display Modes ............................................................................................................. 6
Initial Loading Sequence ............................................................................................................. 6
Individual Camera Display ........................................................................................................... 6
Network Connectivity Indicator .................................................................................................... 7
Display Modes ............................................................................................................................. 7
PTZ (Pan/Tilt/Zoom) & Focus Controls ..................................................................... 8
System Power Off ....................................................................................................... 9
Key Lock ...................................................................................................................................... 9
System Shutoff ............................................................................................................................ 9
Menu Navigation Controls & Tips ........................................................................... 10
Menu Navigation Controls ......................................................................................................... 10
Virtual Keyboard Control ........................................................................................................... 10
Active Option Indicator .............................................................................................................. 10
Playback and Navigation Controls ............................................................................................. 11
Recording Menu Controls ........................................................................................ 12
PANIC RECORDING ................................................................................................................. 12
Record Setup Menu ................................................................................................................... 12
Recording Operations ................................................................................................................ 12
SIMPLE RECORDING .............................................................................................................. 13
ADVANCED RECORDING ........................................................................................................ 14
Setting ....................................................................................................................................... 14
Activation ................................................................................................................................... 15
MANUAL RECORDING ............................................................................................................. 16
Search Mode .............................................................................................................. 17
Search By Time ......................................................................................................................... 17
Search By Event ........................................................................................................................ 18
System Setup Controls ............................................................................................ 19
System Setup Menu .................................................................................................. 20
OSD (Onscreen Display) ........................................................................................................... 20
MONITOR .................................................................................................................................. 21
Camera Menu ............................................................................................................ 22
CAMERA TITLE ........................................................................................................................ 22
COLOR SETUP ......................................................................................................................... 23
PTZ SETUP ............................................................................................................................... 23
PTZ PROPERTIES .................................................................................................................... 24
MOTION SENSOR .................................................................................................................... 24
Sound Menu .............................................................................................................. 25
SOUND ...................................................................................................................................... 25
BUZZER .................................................................................................................................... 25
System Menu ............................................................................................................. 26
DATE/TIME ............................................................................................................................... 26
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NETWORK ................................................................................................................................ 27
MAIL SETUP ............................................................................................................................. 28
USER MANAGEMENT .............................................................................................................. 29
SYSTEM MANAGEMENT ......................................................................................................... 30
CONTROL DEVICE ................................................................................................................... 32
Event / Sensor ........................................................................................................... 33
HDD EVENT .............................................................................................................................. 33
ALARM INPUT .......................................................................................................................... 34
ALARM OUTPUT ...................................................................................................................... 34
BUZZER OUTPUT .................................................................................................................... 35
EMAIL NOTIFICATION .............................................................................................................36
Disk Management ..................................................................................................... 37
Archiving ................................................................................................................... 38
Network Connectivity Overview .............................................................................. 40
IP & MAC Address ..................................................................................................................... 41
Finding Your External IP Address ............................................................................................. 41
Setting Up Your DDNS Account ................................................................................................ 42
Router Port Forwarding ............................................................................................................. 44
DDNS SETUP ........................................................................................................................... 45
Troubleshooting ........................................................................................................ 46
Appendix 1: System Specifications ........................................................................ 47
Appendix 1: System Specification (cont’d.) ........................................................... 48
Appendix 1: System Specification (cont’d.) ........................................................... 49
Appendix 2: Digimerge Client Software Requirements ......................................... 50
Appendix 3: Monitor Out .......................................................................................... 51
Appendix 4: Connecting Motion/Alarm Devices .................................................... 52
Appendix 5: Connecting a PTZ Camera .................................................................. 53
Appendix 6: Full Connectivity Diagram .................................................................. 54
Appendix 7: Replacing the Hard Drive .................................................................... 55
Appendix 8: Using the Storage Calculator ............................................................. 57
Appendix 9: System Setup Tips .............................................................................. 58
Appendix 10: Using Listen-In Audio ....................................................................... 63
Appendix 11: Playing Recorded Video Data .......................................................... 64
Appendix 12: Recording Modes .............................................................................. 66
Appendix 13: Setting Up Remote Viewing .............................................................. 68
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Getting Started
The system comes with the following components:
Getting Started
DIGITAL VIDEO
SURVEILLANCE RECORDER
POWER ADAPTOR
REMOTE CONTROL
HARD DRIVE SIZE, NUMBER OF CHANNELS, AND CAMERA CONFIGURATION MAY VARY
BY MODEL. PLEASE REFER TO YOUR PACKAGE FOR SPECIFIC CONTENT DETAILS.
CHECK YOUR PACKAGE TO CONFIRM THAT YOU HAVE RECEIVED THE COMPLETE
SYSTEM, INCLUDING ALL COMPONENTS SHOWN ABOVE.
HARDWARE & SOFTWARE
MANUALS, QUICK START
GUIDE & SOFTWARE CD
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Front Panel
Front Panel
1. INDICATOR LEDs - Indicates the DVR status:
• PWR - Indicates that the DVR is ON/OFF (RED LED).
• ALM - Indicates that the unit has an active ALARM.
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• REC - Indicates that the DVR is currently recording (when the RED LED is ON).
• NET - Indicates that the unit is connected to the Network (when the GREEN LED is ON)
2. Function Buttons: Power, Display, Search, and Menu.
3. PLAYBACK / NAVIGATION CONTROLS - Controls the playback of video, and navigates in the main screen in Menu and Search Modes.
• Decreases the playback speed in both Forward and Reverse play
(2x, 4x, 8x, 16x, 32x & 64x).
• Increases the playback speed in both Forward and Reverse play
(2x, 4x, 8x, 16x, 32x & 64x).
• Move cursor up, down
• Move cursor left; reverse playback
• Move cursor right; forward playback
• Confirms selected menu options.
• Pauses the video playback.
• EExit/close menus; exit active editing mode for selected menu options.
4. USB port: Connect backup media, such an external USB hard drive, or DVD-R/RW drive.
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Rear Panel
Rear Panel
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1. NTSC/PAL SWITCH - Set the unit to either NTSC (North America) or PAL (Europe).
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2. BNC VIDEO INPUTS - Channel 1~4 Camera inputs (used to connect Cameras with BNC connection type). Cameras with BNC connections require an additional power adaptor.
NOTE: Additional BNC Inputs are available on the 8 and 16 channel models.
3. MONITOR OUT - Video Output port to connect the unit to a secondary DVR or TV. Directly reflects the current onscreen images.
4. RCA AUDIO INPUTS - Channel 1~4 Audio inputs (for BNC type cameras with standard RCA Audio output).
5. AUDIO OUT - Audio Output port to connect the unit to a secondary DVR or TV.
6. VGA OUT - Video Output port to connect the unit to a Computer Monitor. Directly reflects the current onscreen images.
7. ALARM BLOCK (INPUT/OUTPUT) & RS-485 PTZ TERMINALS - These terminals are used to connect:
• External alarm devices such as a motion sensor, door/alarm sensor, or time lapse VCR for Alarm
Recording.
• The block is also used to connect Relay and RS-485 Connection types. These terminals are used to
control PTZ (Pan/Tilt/Zoom) type cameras.
Please refer to Appendices #4 and #5 for configuration details.
8. PS/2 port: Connection port for a PS/2 mouse (not included).
9. ETHERNET PORT - Located on the back of the unit, above the Alarm Block terminals. Connects the monitor to a router for connection to the internet. Refer to the appendices for Remote Connection setup.
10. DC POWER INPUT - Connect the AC power using the power cord provided with the unit from the monitor to an electrical outlet
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Remote Control
Remote Control
1. MODE: Press the Mode Button to display the Multi-Function Mode Menu.
2. POWER: Press the Power Button to turn off the Monitor Display. Press to open the Shutdown window.
3. F1: Opens the System Information window.
4. F2: N/A.
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5. NAVIGATION/PLAYBACK: Press the Navigation
Controls to move Up, Down, Left or Right in
System and Mode menus. Press Up/Down to
change values while in active editing mode for a
selected menu option. Use the Playback controls
to Pause, Play, Reverse or Fast-forward the
Playback in DVR Mode.
6. MENU: Opens the system menu.
7. SEARCH BUTTON: Displays the Video Playback Search menu.
8. NUMBER KEYPAD: Use to switch between Cameras in live view mode.
9. Volume +/-: Increase or Decrease the volume of the camera currently broadcasting live audio.
10. AUDIO CHANNEL SELECT: Switches between live audio channels (CH1~4 only). Press Audio and select Channel 1~4.
11. PIP: Displays the Component Input in the PIP Screen in the lower right corner.
12. DVR SETUP: Displays the DVR Setup Menu.
13. REMOTE ID: Changes the ID for the remote
control to match the System ID (if changed). Use
the Remote ID when using one remote to control
multiple systems). To set the Remote to default,
press and hold the Remote ID button for 5
seconds, then select number 1. Press the Enter
and Return buttons.
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14. REC START: Begin recording.
15. F3: N/A.
16. ENTER BUTTON: Press the Enter Button to select an option in the System Menu or Multi-Function Menu.
17. RETURN: Exits from a System Menu.
18. DISPLAY: Switches the display to single, quad and multi-display views.
19. PTZ: Switches to PTZ Mode.
20. KEYLOCK: Locks all keys (except the Mode button).
21. SEQUENCE: Changes the Monitor Display to Sequence through channels (based on menu settings).
22. ZOOM: Displays one channel with Digital Zoom.
23. ARCHIVE: Displays the Archive menu.
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Mouse Control
Connect a PS/2 mouse to the PS/2 port on the rear panel of the unit.
Note: The USB front on the front panel is recommended for media backup.
Mouse Controls
Mouse Control
Use the Left and Right Buttons to open menus and change options:
LEFT BUTTON -
• Double click on a
Channel in QUAD or
other views to view the
single camera in full
screen.
• Click to use the
Controls in PTZ Mode.
• Click to select options
in Menu, Recording and
Search Mode.
• Use the left button to
change settings, select
dates and perform other
options.
RIGHT BUTTON Opens a submenu to
access a list of options:
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Display Modes
Display Modes
Initial Loading Sequence
• Press the POWER button located on
the front panel of the DVR to start the
unit.
• The DVR will perform a Hard Drive
check
• The unit will initially load to a quad
split-screen view.
NOTE: If a new HARD DRIVE is detected, the system will prompt you to FORMAT
the drive. If you do not choose to format the HARD DRIVE, the drive will not be
detected by the system.
If you choose to FORMAT a drive in this way, the drive will no longer be readable
by a regular PC without using the HARD DRIVE VIEWER software included on the
CD provided with this unit.
Individual Camera Display
Each channel displays the Camera Name and
Recording Status:
: Record
: Pre Record
C: Continuous
M: Motion
A: Alarm
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Display Modes
Network Connectivity Indicator
The Network Indicators appear when a
remote connection is made to the unit via
the Remote Agent software, or through
the Internet Explorer Web Client:
• Green: Indicates that the network
connection is stable.
• Blue: Indicates that the network
connection is experiencing
difficulties.
• Red: Indicates that the network is
unstable.
Network Indicators
Display Modes
Cameras can be displayed in several different modes by pressing the Display Button on the front
panel of the system, or by pressing the SCR Button on the Remote Control:
Full-screen single channel
Covert Camera Mode
• Displays the Camera in Covert Mode.
• The Camera is not displayed - an empty blue
screen is displayed instead of the Video.
• Covert cameras are configured from the Menu.
Quad split-screen
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PTZ (Pan/Tilt/Zoom) & Focus Controls
PTZ (Pan/Tilt/Zoom) & Focus Controls
The PTZ / Focus Menus will only work with PTZ type cameras (not included):
PTZ Control Screen
Press the PTZ Button on the front panel of
the system, or on the Remote Control to
access the PTZ Control Screen:
• The onscreen icons represent buttons
on the front panel and remote control
(up/down/left/right). The Camera can be
adjusted using these buttons
• Press the Return Button to exit PTZ
Mode.
Focus Control Screen
Press the PTZ Button a second time to
access the Focus Control Screen:
• The onscreen icons represent buttons
on the front panel and remote control
(up/down/left/right). The Camera can be
adjusted using these buttons
• F: Indicates FOCUS
• I: Indicates IRIS
• Press the Return Button to exit PTZ
Mode.
NOTE: Make sure that the PTZ Settings are configured in the Menu before attempting to use any
of the PTZ Menu Functionality.
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System Power Off
System Log Off
• Open the system Menu and select LOGOFF.
• Select LOG OFF and press the ENTER button.
• Select Yes and press the ENTER button to log
off.
• To log on, open the system Menu and select
any option and enter your user ID and
password in the login window.
Key Lock
• Open the system Menu and select LOGOFF.
• Select KEY LOCK and press the ENTER
button.
• Select YES and press the ENTER button to
confirm Key Lock.
System Power Off
System Shutoff
• Press the Power Button on the front panel or
press the power button on the remote control
to open the Shutdown window.
• Only the ADMIN can turn the unit ON/OFF.
• The System will NOT continue to record while
the unit is off.
• The LED indicators on the front of the System
will be OFF.
NOTE: There are three available system
permission levels:
• Admin: Configured into the System by default.
• Manager: Permission level when adding a new
user to the System - provides Access to Search
and view live video (remote)
• User: Permission level when adding a new user
to the System - provides the ability to view live
video only (remote).
You can also
right-click anywhere
on the screen and
select SHUTDOWN
from the Menu.
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Menu Navigation Controls & Tips
Menu Navigation Controls & Tips
Menu Navigation Controls
When navigating the system menu, use the navigation buttons on the remote control to peform
the following:
1. Press to select a menu option (selected
option will be highlighted in BLUE.
2. Once a option is selected, press the ENTER button to confirm the option and enter active editing mode (menu option will be highlighted in RED).
3. Press to change the value of the option in active
editing mode.
4. Press the RETURN button to exit active editing mode for the selected option.
Virtual Keyboard Control
The Virtual Keyboard control becomes available
when keyboard input is needed for entering
information such as Names, Network Information,
etc.
• Includes a~z, A~Z, 0~9 and Symbols.@#$%^&*()
• Navigate using the arrow keys on the Front Panel
or Remote Control.
• Use the ENTER key to choose the letters,
numbers and symbols.
• Select the APPLY button once the setup is
completed.
Active Option Indicator
Blue Highlight -
Indicates that the option
is available for editing.
Once the option is
highlighted, press the
ENTER key to edit the
option (highlights
changes to Red).
Click to View Uppercase and Symbols
Red Highlight Indicates that the
option is in active
editing mode. Press
the RETURN button
to exit the option.
Yellow Highlight with certain options,
yellow indicates the
option is in active
editing mode.
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Menu Navigation Controls & Tips
Playback and Navigation Controls
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1. Power: Press to turn on the system; press to open the shutdown menu.
2. Display: Press to open the Display menu.
3. Search: Press to open the Search menu.
4. Menu: Press to open the system Menu.
5. Navigation / Playback:
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• : Move menu cursor up.
: Move menu cursor down.
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: Forward playback; move menu cursor right.
: Reverse playback; move cursor left.
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: Pause playback; Fast Forward and Reverse playback buttons can be used while the video
•
is paused to move to the Next / Previous frame.
•
: Increase forward playback speed (2~64X)
: Increase reverse playback speed (2~64X)
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• : Confirm menu selection; turn selected menu option into active editing mode.
• : Exit/close menu; exit active editinf mode from selected menu option.
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Recording Menu Controls
Recording Menu Controls
PANIC RECORDING
From the sub-menu, select REC START to
begin Panic Recording. To stop panic
recording, open the sub-menu and select
REC STOP.
Record Setup Menu
• Right-click anywhere on the screen to
open the sub-menu.
• Select RECORD SETUP.
• RECORDING OPERATIONS - General
setup of Recording Features
• SIMPLE RECORDING - Setup for the
Continuous and Motion recording types.
Can be set to Advanced.
• MANUAL RECORDING - Manually
adjust image size, frame rate, picture
quality, and set recordable audio
channels.
Recording Operations
• RECORDING MODE- Set to either
Simple or Advanced recording. The tab
on the left side will change if you change
the recording mode.
• SCHEDULE MODE- Sets the Scheduled
Recording Mode to Daily or Weekly.
• PRE EVENT RECORDING - When an
alarm is detected, the Pre Alarm will begin
recording before the Alarm was detected
(retrieved from video cache). The Pre
Alarm Recording Time can be set to
between 1~5 seconds.
• POST EVENT RECORDING - When an
alarm is detected, the Post Alarm will
remain recording for the specified time.
The Post Alarm Recording Time can be
set to between 5~180 seconds.
OK
MENU
: Scroll UP/DOWN/LEFT/RIGHT
within a menu option
: Press this button to select and
change the values in a menu
option
: Complete modifications of a
menu option; exit a menu
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SIMPLE RECORDING
Simple Recording allows you to easily set
recording parameters for each camera
using the Time Interval bar.
• RECORD QUALITY - Set from Normal,
Fine, High, and Highest.
• RECORD SIZE - Sets the video capture
size for each camera to 352x240,
704x240 or 704x480.
NOTE: As you change the Record Size,
FPS also changes to best match the record
size. However, you can change FPS to
your own setting as desired.
• FPS - Sets the Frames Per Second for
recording for each channel. Each
channel can be set to 1, 2, 3, 7, 15 or
30 Frames per second (real time video
capture) from a shared pool of 240 FPS.
Recording Menu Controls
Select the time grid and press the ENTER
button. Check the boxes for the following:
• Continuous - The system constantly
records the camera based on the hourly
setting.
• Motion - Only starts the recording if
motion is detected in the selected time
interval.. Select OK and press the
ENTER button.
• Alarm - The system only records if an
alarm or sensor is triggered.
Select OK and press the ENTER button to
save your settings and close the Camera
Settings window. From the Record Setup
window, select APPLY and press the
ENTER button to save your settings.
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Recording Menu Controls
ADVANCED RECORDING
Under Recording Operations, select
Advanced and select APPLY to view the
Advanced Recording tab.
Use Manual Recording to customize
recording size, FPS, image quality, and
audio for each camera. You can also set
Manual (Panic) Recording Time.
Setting
Edit parameters for each camera using the
Time Interval Bar.
Using the Time Interval Bar
Parameters for each camera are set by
hour using the Time Interval bar.
Press the ENTER key to select the Interval
Bar, and navigate using the arrow keys.
Select an Hour and press ENTER again to
open the Camera Settings for the selected
hour.
Select an Hour (highlighted in Green), and
press ENTER again to open the Camera
Settings for the selected hour.
• SIZE - Sets the video capture size for
each camera to 352x240, 704x240 or
704x480.
• FPS - Sets the Frames Per Second for
recording for each channel. Each
channel can be set to 1, 2, 3, 7, 15 or
30 Frames per second (real time video capture) from a shared pool of 240 FPS. This is
reflected in the Frame Remaining bar below Panic Recording Time.
• Quality - Sets the video recording quality to Low, Standard, High or Highest.
• Audio - The Audio Recording Settings work differently on the 4 CH and 8/16 CH Models:
• Alarm - Assign an alarm trigger (1~4) for each channel.
Time Interval Bar
Selected Hour
Changed Time Block
Select the APPLY button to save your settings, or select UNDO to cancel without saving.
Note: The changed time block will be displayed in yellow on the Time Interval bar; time block will also be yellow in the Activation menu.
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Activation
Select Activation to apply Event Recording
(Continuous, Motion, Alarm) to each
channel per hour.
Note: The changes you make in the SETTINGS menu will be reflected in the ACTIVATION menu.
Select the Channel grid and press ENTER.
Select individual hour block and press
ENTER to open the setup menu.
Check the boxes for the following:
• Continuous (Dark Blue) - The system
constantly records the camera based
on the hourly setting.
• Motion (Light Blue) - Only starts the
recording if motion is detected in the
selected time interval.. Select OK and
press the ENTER button.
• Alarm (Red) - The system only records
if an alarm or sensor is triggered.
Recording Menu Controls
Select OK and press the ENTER button to
save your settings and close the Camera
Settings window. From the Record Setup
window, select APPLY and press the
ENTER button to save your settings.
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Recording Menu Controls
MANUAL RECORDING
Use Manual Recording to customize
recording size, FPS, image quality, and
audio for each camera. You can also set
Panic Recording Time.
Parameters for each camera are set by
hour using the Time Interval bar.
Press the ENTER key to select the Interval
Bar, and navigate using the arrow keys.
Select an Hour (highlighted in Green), and
press ENTER again to open the Camera
Settings for the selected hour.
• SIZE - Sets the video capture size for
each camera to 352x240, 704x240 or
704x480.
• FPS - Sets the Frames Per Second for recording for each channel. Each channel can be set
to 1, 2, 3, 7, 15 or 30 Frames per second (real time video capture) from a shared pool of 240
FPS. This is reflected in the Frame Remaining bar below Panic Recording Time.
• Quality - Sets the video recording quality to Low, Standard, High or Highest.
• Audio - The Audio Recording Settings work differently on the 4 CH and 8/16 CH Models:
• 4CH Model: Select Audio channel 1~4 for each camera.
• MANUAL RECORDING TIME - Set the amount of time for the system to record in manual
(Panic) Mode from 5~60 minutes.
Select the APPLY button to save your settings, or select UNDO to cancel without saving.
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Search Mode
Search mode allows you to locate
previously recorded video by Date and
Time, or by Event Type.
• Press the Search Button on the front
panel or Remote Control, or open the
system Menu and select SEARCH.
• Enter the User Name and Password (if
required).
• Use the Left / Right arrows on the Front
Panel or Remote Control to switch
between the Search By Time and
Search By Event screens.
Search By Time
Searches the system based on date and
time.
Search Mode
• Press the Enter button to access the
Calendar (on the left side of the screen)
• Press ENTER to select and confirm the
year, month and calendar dates. The
calendar will be highlighted in
YELLOW when active.
• Navigate within the calendar using the
Arrow Keys on the front panel or remote
control.
• Once the date has been located, press
the Enter button to accept the date, and
to access the Time Search (on the right
side of the screen).
• Press and Hold the arrow keys to select
the Time (increments of 1 minute).
Pressing the button without holding will
increment 15 minutes.
• Press the Enter button to start the
playback. Press the Return button to
stop playback and return to the Search
By Time screen.
NOTE: The unit will continue to record data
while in Playback Mode.
Any days highlighted with GREEN
indicate that there is recorded video data.
The Date and Time will be displayed at
the bottom of the screen. A playback icon
will appear indicating that the unit is in
Playback mode.
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Search Mode
Search By Event
Searches the system based on
Event Type (Alarm, Motion,
Continuous or System).
• Press the right arrow button on
the front panel or remote control
to access the Search By Event
screen.
• Select From and To dates,
Events (Alarm, Continuous,
Motion and Other) and
Cameras
• Navigate within the options
using the Arrow Keys on the
front panel or remote.control.
Press the Enter button to select or deselect options (Note: Multiple event types can be
selected).
• Navigate to the Start button at the bottom of the screen and press the Enter button. A listing
of events will be displayed.
• Navigate to an event, and press the Enter button to start the playback. Press the Return button
to stop the playback.and return to the Event Search screen.
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System Setup Controls
• Open the MENU screen by pressing the MENU
button. Login with your user ID and password
if required.
• Select SYSTEM SETUP and press the ENTER
button.
• Scroll through the options by pressing the UP,
DOWN buttons on the Front Panel or Remote
Control.
• To enter a sub-menu, select the option and
press the ENTER button. To exit a SUBMENU,
press the RETURN button.
• The 4-channel version also contains a
“Shutdown” button on the ENTERING SETUP
Menu.
System Setup Controls
• To exit the MENU, press the RETURN button.
NOTE: Options may differ between the 4 Channel
and the 8/16 Channel Models. Carefully review the
following menu options for details.
DISPLAY - Setup of display options.
CAMERA - Setup for individual Cameras.
SOUND - Sound settings for the System.
SYSTEM - System and Network settings.
EVENT/SENSOR - Alarm and Event setup.
DISK MANAGE - Hard drive options.
ENTER
RETURN
: Scroll UP/DOWN/LEFT/
RIGHT within a menu
option
: Press this button to select
and change the values in a
menu option
: Complete modifications of a
menu option; exit a menu
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