Digital Watchdog DW-VC161T User Manual

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INSIDE OF THE BUILDING, OR ANY SIMILAR WORD.
Note : Keep this manual handy every time you operate this equipment. Also, check with your dealer
return and for long-term storage of the DVR unit.
Safety Information
The safety information is provided for the wellness of the equipment and for the safety of the operator. Please review and observe all instructions and warnings in this manual.
for further assistance and for the latest revision of this manual. Your dealer might provide you with a digital version of this manual. We also ask to keep the original box and packing materials in case of
Preparations before installation
To protect your DVR from damage and to optimize performance, be sure to keep the DVR away from dust, humidity, and area with high voltage equipment such as refrigerator.
Do not install or place equipment in areas where the air vents can be obstructed, such as in tight enclosures or small utility closet. Keeping the unit in a temperature-controlled room with ample regulated power is highly recommended. Do not overload the wall outlet, as this can result in the risk of fire or electric shock.
Uninterruptible power devices such as UPS power surge protectors are recommended, and the DVR units must at least be connected with UL, CUL, or CSA approved power surge protector. Avoid direct sun light and avoid heat.
FCC Information
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits of 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 radiates radio frequency energy, and if not installed and used in
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 own expense. Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user's authority to operate the equipment under FCC rules.
accordance with the instruction manual, may cause harmful interference to radio communications.
UL Information
- for pluggable equipment, the socket-outlet shall be installed near the equipment and shall be easily accessible
- if the battery is placed elsewhere in the equipment, there shall be a marking close to the battery or statement in the servicing instructions.
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RISK OF EXPLOSION IF AN INCORRECT TYPE REPLACES BATTERY. DISPOSE OF USED BATTERIES ACCORDING TO THE INSTRUCTION. THIS EQUIPMENT IS FOR INDOOR USE, AND ALL THE COMMUNICATION WIRING IS LIMITED TO
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Contents
CHAPTER 1 : DVR USER MANUAL
1 GETTING STARTED 6
1.1 Checking Supplied Items 6
1.2 Connecting Peripheral Device 7
1.3 System Startup and Shutdown 9
2 EXPLANATION FOR EACH FUNCTION 11
2.1 Front Panel 11
2.2 Rear Panel 12
2.3 IR Remote Controller 14
3 OPERATION 15
3.1 User Log-in 15
3.2 Quick Startup Wizard 16
3.3 Live Display Mode 17
3.4 PTZ Operation 21
3.5 Call Monitor Operation 22
3.6 Playback of Recorded Video 23
3.7 Quick Backup during Playback 24
3.8 Search Recording Image 25
3.9 DST Setting 28
3.10 Screen Saver 29
4 SETTING 30
4.1 System 31
4.2 Device 37
4.3 Record 42
4.4 Network 45
4.5 Backup 50
4.6 Quick Setup 51
5 WEB CLIENT 52
5.1 Web Login 52
5.2 Web moni t or i ng 53
5.3 Web Playback 56
5.4 Web Configuration 57
6 PIVOT USER GUIDE 59
6.1 PC Requirements 59
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6.2 Software Installation 59
6.3 Software removal 60
6.4 Basic Operations 61
6.5 Pivot Functions 71
6.6 Pivot Setup 77
7 MAC ACS USER GUIDE 83
7.1 System Requirement 83
7.2 Install 83
7.3 Basic Operation 85
8 MOBILE PHONE SOFTWARE USER GUIDE 91
8.1 iPhone application software 91
8.2 Android application software 101
9 APPENDIX : NETWORK SETUP FOR EXTERNAL USAGE 111 10 APPENDIX : SPECIFICATION 112
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Chapter 1
DVR USER MANUAL
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Items
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Quantity

1 GETTING STARTED

1.1 Checking Supplied Items

Make sure that you have the following items supplied with your DVR. If any of these items are missing or damaged, notify your vendor immediately. Keep the packing utilities for moving or storage purposes afterwards.
Quick Start Guide
CD (Manual & Software) Rubber Mount
12V DC Adaptor Power Cable
USB Mouse
Screws
1 Set
1 Set 1 Set (4 Pieces)
1 Set
1 Set
4 Pieces (Top cover )
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NOTE
Install the system in a location with good ventilation to prevent overheating.

1.2 Connecting Peripheral Devi c e

This section describes how to connect peripheral devices efficiently to the DVR.
Install the DVR on flat surface. If required, attach a rubber mount for installation. If a 19-inch rack is used with 1.5U Height case, it is recommend to install the system on a shelf and use 2.5~3U (1U=1.75 inch or 4.45 cm) space for proper ventilation.
4 Channel DVR Compact Case Dimensions: 11.0” W x 1.9” H x 9.6” D
8 Channel DVR Compact Case Dimensions: 14.1” W x 2.6” H x 14” D
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to the system and then plug the other side of power cord into the wall socket.
16 Channel DVR Compact Case Dimensions: 14.1” W x 2.6” H x 14” D
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ARNING
When connecting power cord to the system, it is strongly recommended first to plug the power cord
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contact your vendor.
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major brands such as DELL, MICROSOFT, LOGITECH, or SAMSUNG.

1.3 System Startup and Shutdown

1.3.1 System Startup
After connecting all necessary peripheral devices such as cameras, monitors and a mouse to the DVR, power up the DVR by connecting DC12V 3A adaptor to the power jack on the rear panel. The boot log screen will appear. Please wait until the boot process is complete.
To login, right-click anywhere on the screen. This will bring up the login screen, where you can enter the username and password. There is only one Administrator Account configurable in the DVR system. It is assigned with an unchangeable User ID marked as ‘admin’. The default password is empty (No Password). Administrator account has full access to the DVR and its configurable parameters. The Administrator Account also has the ability to create new users and to assign rights to the new user accounts. Those new users created by the Administrator can also login with a specific password set by the Administrator.
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Do not forget the administrator’s password that was set for the first time. In case the password is lost,
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The mouse is included. In case you need to replace it, it is highly recommended to choose well-known
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affect the DVR and Hard Drive.
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controller.
1.3.2 System Shutdown and change password
To power off the DVR, follow one of the options below:
1. Right-click on the screen and select ‘Shutdown’ from the drop-down menu. Enter the username and password to power off the DVR.
2. Right-click on the screen and select ‘Setup Menu’. Go to the System Settings sub-menu and select the ‘Default’ tab. Press the ‘Shut Down’ button at the bottom right of the window. Enter your username and password and select OK to power off the DVR.
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It is not recommended to disconnect the power cable abruptly from the back of the DVR because it may
The default password for ‘admin’ account is none. Therefore, just click ‘Enter’ button on the dial pad. If you changed the password for ‘admin’ account, please type in the changed password to login.
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User can type in the password using the virtual keyboard or the numeric buttons on the IR remote
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Yellow = The system is being accessed remotely via the network

2 EXPLANATION FOR EACH FUNCTION

2.1 Front Panel

4/8 Channel DVR Compact Case
No. Items Functions
System status LED indicators
1 LED Indicator
Green = The system is powere d and ON. Red = The system is currently recording
2 USB Port USB Port (Ver. 2.0) for mouse operation, backup device or firmware update

2.2 Rear Panel

4 Channel DVR Compact Case
8 Channel DVR Compact Case
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16 Channel DVR Compact Case
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No.
Name
Description
1
Video-In
Camera Inputs (N TSC/PAL)
2
Audio-In
Audio Input Device (with Amplifier)
3
Audio-Out
Audio Output Device (with Amplifier)
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Video-Out
Main Composite Monitor Output
5
Spot-Out
Spot Composite Monitor Output
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USB Port
USB 2.0 Port for Mouse Operation, Backup Device, o r Firmw a re Upd ate
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HDMI Port
HDMI Output
8
LAN Port
100Mbps RJ45 Ethernet Connection Terminal
16 Channel Model: 12VDC at 6.67Amps
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Sensor Input
Sensor Input
11
Alarm Output
Alarm Output
12
RS-485 Port
For PTZ Dome Camera or External Keyboard Controller Connection
Note
Power Supply Connection
9 Power Input
Carefully check whether the specifications of the peripheral devices match the DVR’s specifications.
4 & 8 Channel Models: 12 VDC at 3.33Amps
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No.
Functions
1
Start/ stop instant (emergency ) recording
2
Numeric buttons for channel view selection and text input
3
Auto-sequence on live display
4
Freeze current view
5
Go to call monitor view
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View next /previous channel in single channel view
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Start instant playback
8
Open search menu
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Ok (select) button
10
Mute audio
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Playback on Search Mode
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(Fast Backward/Playback/Stop/Fast Forward)
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Exit
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Display mode
15
PIP Mode
16
Bookmark
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Zoom in & out
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Backup button
19
Enable PTZ control
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Directional buttons (up/down/right/left)
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Open setup menu

2.3 IR Remote Controller

The VMAX960H CORE DVR comes with a complimentary IR remote controller. In order to use the remote controller, the ID must match on both the DVR and the controller.
(Default ID # for DVR and IR Remote Controller is “1”.)
If you have more than two DVRs, you can control them with the same remote controller by setting up their ‘Remote ID’ from ‘1’ up to ‘8’.
The function buttons of the IR Remote Controller are as below.
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2) If the DVR is set to Auto Log-In, DVR does not require LOG-IN. (Please refer to 4.1.2 User.)

3 OPERATION

3.1 User Log-in

The DVR has various setting categories. The administrator can set the system password and <User> to prevent unauthorized changes to setting values and alteration of recorded file.
Enter the <Admin> or <User> password which had been set by using the virtual keyboard.
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1) <LOGIN> window will be displayed until user logs in with the right ID and password.
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3.2 Quick Startup Wizard

Quick Startup Wizard is specially designed to make it much easier for the major DVR settings such as Time/Date setup, Record setup, Network setup and Quick setup. When the DVR boots up, the Quick Startup Wizard operates automatically. It can be disabled by setting in the main menu.
Adjust the date & time for the DVR. Setting this before the DVR starts recording will prevent and time conflict, which may result in data loss. See section 4.1.1 System Info for more information.
See section 4.4 Network for more information on setting up the DVR for external connection.
Use the DVR recording calculator to setup the best recording parameters for your needs. See section 4.6 Quick Setup for more information.
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NOTE
In playback mode, the maximum resolution is 960x480 / 960x576(NTSC/PAL).

3.3 Live Display Mode

3.3.1 Full HD(1080p) Live Display
Full HD Live Display can be supported in live mode by using its HD output.
<Full HD Live Display>
3.3.2 Channel Selection
Channel selection can be done by following one of the steps below:
1. CH1~CH16 buttons in the IR Remote Control.
2. 1~16 virtual buttons at the bottom of the GUI display.
The display mode can be changed by selecting the appropriate display mode from the menu bar at the bottom of the display area.
The live images can be displayed in real-time in 1, 4, 9, 16 screen splits (depending on the model and the supported channels). Whenever the left/right arrow button on the front panel or IR remote controller is pressed, the screen will be sequentially changed.
[1 Ch] [4 Ch]
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To select a channel using the mouse, perform a slow and clear click of the left mouse button.
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set to record any image. Check the recording schedule or camera in the main setup menu.
[9 Ch] [16 Ch]
To select a channel to view in single channel mode, click on the channel using the USB mouse. To return to the previous display mode, click anywhere on the screen again.
To view the pop-up menu, right-click anywhere on the display screen.
3.3.3 Icons
The live mode display’s icons or messages will be indicated on the screen to indicate the system mode or status.
Below are the icon categories that are indicated on the monitor:
at Left-upper corner on each channel screen
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To show the menu bar, move the mouse’s cursor to the bottom of the screen. The menu bar will be displayed.
To hide the menu bar, move the mouse’s cursor away from the menu bar.
Right-click the USB mouse to access the pop up menu.
Icon to be shown
Continuous Recording
Motion Detection Recording
Sensor Activating Recording
Continuous+ Motion Recording
Emergency Recording
If you cannot find any colored-mark in the top right corner of the live screen mode, then the system is not
at Left-bottom corner on full screen.
Icon to be shown
Sequence display on
Digital zoom on
Audio Channel
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stop, press the button again, or right click on the screen and select ‘SEQUENCE’
settings (Default: 30FPS @ 960x480).
60% of HDD space has been used.
Menu Bar
Menu button. When pressed, System Setup, Search, Backup, Logout will appear.
Screen split options- Select from single channel, 4 channel, 9 channel, or 16-channel display.
Sequence- if pressed, the system will start displaying all the channels in sequence mode. To
CH. Buttons- view a specific channel in full screen mode.
Instant (emergency) recording- The system will record video based on the panic record
PTZ mode- Control any supported PTZ cameras by moving the mouse pointer.
Go to Instant playback.
HDD usage indicator- Indicates the percentage of your HDD being used. If it shows 60%, then
3.3.4 Pop-up Menu
Right clicking anywhere on the screen will open up the pop up sub-menu as shown below.
DISPLAY- Select the display split from the available options:
- 1 Screen- Single channel. Automatically displays CH1. If 1 Screen is selected again, next chronological channel will be displayed.
- 4 Screen- Quad mode. Automatically displays channels 1~4. If 4 Screen is selected again, the next chronological 4 channels (5~8) will be displayed.
- 9 Screen- Automatically displays channels 1~9. If 9 Screen is selected again, the next chronological channels (10~16+1~2) will be displayed.
- 16 Screen- Displays all 16 channels (available only in 16 channel models)
SEQUENCE- when selected, icon will appear on the bottom right corner of the screen, and the display screen will change sequentially (Please note, this option will be disabled if display area is in 16 channel mode).
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ZOOM- Enables/ disables digital zoom function. When enabled, icon will appear and zoomed area will be displayed on the bottom right corner. The Zoom will automatically focus on the center of the camera’s display. To adjust it, go to the small zoom display at the bottom of the camera display and move the yellow frame to the area you would like to view. To move the yellow frame, use your mouse to drag the lines to the desired location. To go back to live display mode, right­click on the screen and select “ZOOM” again. This feature is available in single channel mode only.
CALL MONITOR- Enter Call Monitor Control Mode. See section 3.6 Call Monitor for more information. PTZ CONTROL- Open the DVR’s PTZ control. See section 3.4 PTZ for more information. INSTANT REC- Start/ Stop Panic Recording. PLAYBACK- Select playback option:
- 10, 15, 30, 60 seconds- start playback from the selected number of seconds ago.
- 2, 3, 5, minutes- start playback from the selected number of minutes ago.
- Open Playback Mode- automatically go to instant playback.
SEARCH- Select video search options:
- Date/ Time- open calendar search.
- First/ Last Data- Go to the first or last recorded data.
- System/ Event Log- open log search window.
- Bookmarks- open bookmark search.
SETUP- open the DVR’s main menu. BACKUP- Open the backup screen to export data from the DVR to an external USB drive. SHUT DOWN- Power off the DVR. LOGOUT- User logout.
When a camera is disconnected, a warning sound may be generated depending on the system settings.
As the Admin user, you can setup up multiple users with different levels of authorization. If a certain user is not allowed to view a certain camera in live or playback, then no image will appear on the display screen. To create, delete, or modify users, go to the main menu and select system settings. See section 4.1.2 User for more information.
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available only on supported PTZ cameras.
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by camera make and model

3.4 PTZ Operation

Before starting PTZ control, please make sure the camera you wish to control is a supported PTZ camera and is installed and configured properly. See section 4.2.6 PTZ for setup information. To enter PTZ mode, follow one of the options below:
1. Right-click on the screen and select PTZ Control.
2. Click on the joystick button in the menu bar located on the bottom of the main screen.
3. Press the PTZ button on the IR remote control.
In PTZ mode, user can control PTZ operation with the USB mouse.
While pressing the left button of the mouse, drag the mouse pointer up/down, left/right to move the camera’s pan/tilt position accordingly. The further away from the center of the screen you move the mouse, faster will the camera move. You can also zoom-in/out by rolling the wheel of the mouse up or down.
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Full PTZ functions are available by using USB mouse, IR remote control, or keyboard controller and are
For focus control: In PTZ mode, right-click to get the pop-up menu as shown below. Default mode is to “ZOOM”. Select “FOCUS” to switch the mouse’s wheel function from zoom-in/out to focus near/ far.
The user can also select the preset button to start/ stop a preset, or exit PTZ screen model..
User will see numeric pad to select “Preset” number. The preset is defined by setting a PTZ protocol in the setting menu. The maximum number of preset is 255, but the number of available presets may vary
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- While call monitor runs, if a channel event happens, Call monitor stops and the event pops up.
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finish its Pan & Tilt.
User can automatically switch PTZ camera positions according to defined presets by using the GUARD TOUR function. The connected PTZ camera must support touring functions. “GUARD TOUR” on the pop-up menu can be enabled only in full screen mode. See 4.2.6 PTZ for instructions on how to setup the GUARD TOUR.
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Depending on the PTZ camera, some preset positions might be skipped if, for example, the PTZ camera cannot mechanically move or control focus within the interval time required by the DVR. In this case, it is recommended to increase the interval setting to a value that allows for the cameras to

3.5 Call Monitor Operation

Using your mouse, right-click on the screen and select the CALL MONITOR in order to enter call monitor control mode. The numeric panel will pop up at the center of the screen. Click the specific channel to display in full screen mode out of the channels assigned to the spot out monitor.
▪ Press the close button at the bottom of the panel to return to the previously programmed spot monitor mode.
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- A spot monitor displays another spot out monitor’s video in full screen through the function, call monitor.
- In spot sequence setting mode, if Call monitor is selected, spot sequence stops and selected channel pops up.
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Button
Function
Jump to first data. If recording is set to motion, system will jump to previous recorded motion video.
Fast rewind
Frame-by-Frame rewind
Play video in rewind
Pause video
Stop playback. When selected, the playback menu window will appear.
Playback video
Frame-by Frame playback
Fast playback
Jump to last data. If recording is set to motion, system will jump to the next recorded motion video.
Go to calendar search
Bookmark Video
Backup
Exit playback to live mode.

3.6 Playback of Recorded Video

To play a recorded video, press the Play button from the menu bar, or the Instant Play in the IR remote controller.
The recorded files can be seen in rewind or fast forward modes. Press the rewind and fast-forward buttons to control the playback’s speed (x 2, x4, x8, x16, x32 real time).
User can click playback to automatically play the latest video clip in rewind mode.
In the playback screen, user can make various playback modes, make an instant manual backup (archive), go to calendar search mode, change channel, and change screen modes. By clicking the left mouse button in the colored-time bar, the user can jump to a different time in the recording. In addition, user can move the vertical search bar and release by dragging it back and forth to search the desired time in detail.
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instructions on how to correctly setup main functions in the DVR.

3.7 Quick Backup during Playback

User can easily archive video while viewing the video playback. See section 4.5 Backup for more information on manual backup from the setup menu.
1. In live mode, right-click anywhere on the screen and select ‘Backup’ to open the backup menu.
2. In playback mode, press the ‘Backup’ button on the popup menu bar to open the backup menu.
3. Adjust the following options:
a. Select the channels to be included in the backup file.
b. Adjust the start and end time of the backup file.
c. Select to include the Backup Viewer with the archived file.
d. Press the ‘Calculate’ button to see the expected size of the backup file.
e. Press the ‘Scan’ button next to the device to find the USB drive for backup.
f. Edit the file name and add a protection password if needed.
g. Press ‘Start’ to start the
backup process. A progress bar will appear on the screen.
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The “HELP” button offers interactive help, recommended settings and step-by-step
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Color
Recording Mode
No Color
Camera has no recorded data for the selected time.
Red
Panic recording triggered by the user.
Yellow
Continuous recording.
Green
The system records only when motion is detected
Blue
“Continuous” + “Motion”-The system records continuously and will switch to motion recording
detected in motion area.
Orange
The system records when a sensor is triggered and only during the dwell time as set in
triggered.
Pink
“Motion” + “Sensor”-The system records only when motion is detected AND when a sensor is triggered at the same time. If ‘MOTION’ and ‘SENSOR’ are both disabled in the “DEVICE” menu,
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3.8 Search Recording Image

3.8.1 Date/Time Search
To search your recorded data by date/ time, follow one of the options below:
1. Hover your mouse over the left side of the menu bar and click the quick Menu button, then select SearchDate/ Time.
2. Right-click anywhere on the screen, select SearchDate/ Time
The calendar window will appear. Days with recorded data will be indicated in RED.
1. Select from the calendar the date. If necessary, use the manual year and month options on the left side to adjust the calendar view.
2. The ‘Intelli-Search Bar’ at the bottom of the window will display hours when recorded data is available in color code. Once the recorded video data of the selected date is shown, user can adjust the vertical search line to the time that user wants to search by dragging a mouse. As the vertical line is moving back and forth, user can see “the Search time” clock is also changing. When user decides the Search time, click Play to see the selected video data
3. The recording mode will be distinguished in the time bar according to color:
configuration if motion is detected. The system will also send a “motion event” message to the Pivot Client Software. If “MOTION ALARM” is disabled in the “DEVICE” menu, and recording is set to “CONT + MOT”, the system will record with continuous recording even when motion is
“SENSOR” of the “DEVICE” menu. If “SENSOR” is disabled under the “DEVICE” menu, and recording schedule is set to “SENSOR”, the system will not record even though a sensor is
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the system will not record nor notify the Pivot Client Software when motion occurs or a sensor is activated.
Purple
“Continuous” + “Motion” + “Sensor”- The system records continuously and will switch to
triggered during dwell time
Brown
“Continuous” + “Sensor”- The system records continuously and will switch sensor recording if a
when a sensor is triggered.
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DVR’s back panel..
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Search Bar on playback mode.
‘MOTION’ or ‘SENSOR’ recording mode if motion is detected in the motion area, or if a sensor is
sensor is triggered during dwell time. The system will also send a “sensor event” message to the Pivot Client Software over the network. If “SENSOR” is disabled in the “DEVICE” menu, and recording mode is set to “CONT + SENS”, the system will record with continuous recording even
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4. To view video from the selected time, follow one of the options below:
5. Press the ‘Play’ button at the bottom of the window. The system will display all channels in playback mode,
Dark Blue Color
The data recorded during DST (Daylight Saving Time) will be indicated in Dark Blue color in the Intelli-
a. Use the manual hour option to view specific hours of the day.
b. Using the table, click on the hour you would like to view in playback.
corresponding to the selected date and time.
3.8.2 Event Log
The Event log search allows you to search for a particular event, displaying the search results in a detailed table.
1. To open Event Log Search, select one of the following options:
a. Click the button in the quick menu and select SearchEvent Log.
b. Right-click anywhere on the screen and select SearchEvent Log.
2. Select the date you would like to search.
3. Select which events to include in the report. Select from Sensor, Motion, Video Loss, Panic Recording, HDD Full, or All
4. Press ‘Search’. The system will display all search results in the table, starting with the latest events.
5. Use the buttons on the bottom of the window to switch between the report’s pages.
6. Export the log report to a USB memory device in text file format.
a. Attach a USB memory stick to the
USB port.
b. Press “SCAN” to detect the USB
stick.
c. Press “EXPORT” to copy the log
information to the media.
7. Click play icon to play back the selected event data.
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If an alarm or event does not appear in the event log, check the alarm settings, and connection port at the
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3.8.3 System Log
The system log search allows you to search for any changes made to the system, displaying the search results in a detailed table.
1. To open System Log Search, select one of the following options:
a. Click the button in the quick menu bar and select SearchSystem Log.
b. Right-click anywhere on the screen and select SearchSystem Log.
2. Select the date you would like to search.
3. Select which events to include in the log report. Select from System, Setup, Network, or All.
4. Press ‘Search’. The system will display all search results in the table, starting with the latest events.
5. Export the log report to a USB memory device in text file format.
a. Attach a USB memory stick to
the USB port.
b. Press “SCAN” to detect the
USB stick.
c. Press “EXPORT” to copy the
log information to the media.
3.8.4 First Data
Go to the first screen of the recorded video. This is the oldest video recorded.
3.8.5 Last Data
Go to the last screen of the recorded video. This is the latest video recorded.
3.8.6 Bookmark
Go to the bookmark list to search recorded video in the bookmark list. Users can make their own bookmark list by clicking the
button during playback. The first ‘Bookmark’ press will indicate the start time for the bookmarked video. Press the
button again to end the bookmark and save it. Click the button next to any bookmark event to playback
video.
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3.9 DST Setting

DST starts at 2:00AM local time on 2nd Sunday of March, and ends at 2:00AM DST on 1st Sunday of November.
During DST (Daylight Saving Time), the DVR’s clock needs to be adjusted according to regional time zone. The DVR’s time will shift one hour after the DST settings start, and the DVR will restore the time clock back to normal after DST ends.
To enable DST setting on the DVR, right-click anywhere on the screen and go to: SYSTEM > SYSTEM INFO and click “DATE/TIME” to get the DST setting window. Check the box next to “USE DST” and select the DST “Begin & End” time.
Since the clock jumps from 2:00 to 3:00, when you go to search mode, you can see there is no data in all channels for one hour due to DST.
When DST ends, there is an hour of overlapped video. The overlapped video will be indicated in a dark blue color on the Intelli-Search Bar during playback mode.
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When user click the overlapped period, “Recorded video Selection” message will pop up. Select whether to play DST data or Non-DST data.
Click OK to play DST image. Click CANCEL to play Non-DST image.
[“DST” image is displayed on screen] [“Non-DST” image is displayed on screen]

3.10 Screen Saver

The Screen Saver features protects the screen and data of the DVR by turning off after a set time of inactivity. To enable the Screen Saver, right-click anywhere on the screen and go to the menu setup: SYSTEM > SYSTEM INFO and click “SCREEN SAVER”. Select HDMI output and set the Waiting Time from the options in the drop-down menu.
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The Screen Saver will not work if Waiting Time is set to “NONE” or the HDMI box is unchecked. Screen Saver may also be disabled during a firmware upgrade, HDD format, or data backup. The system will continue to record while the monitor is off.
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Main Classification
Sub Classification
SYSTEM INFO
USER
EXPORT/IMPORT
HDD
FACTORY DEFAULT
CAMERA
AUDIO
SENSOR
MOTION ALARM
EXTRA ALARM
PTZ
RECORD SETUP
PANIC RECORD
SCHEDULE
HOLIDAY
NETWORK
DDNS
NOTIFICATION
HEALTH CHECK
BACKUP
BACKUP
Q.SETUP
QUICK SETUP

4 SETTING

General settings structure consists of “System”, “Device”, “Record”, “Network”, “Backup,” and ‘Quick Setup”.
To open System Log Search, select one of the following options:
1. Click the button in the quick menu bar and select Setup Menu.
2. Right-click anywhere on the screen and select Setup Menu.
To view the sub-menu categories for each menu option, hover the mouse over the menu option. To enter the setup menu, click on the desired category.
<SYSTEM> <DEVICE> <RECORD>
<NETWORK> <BACKUP> <Q-SETUP>
SYSTEM
DEVICE
RECORD
NETWORK
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