Digital Watchdog DW-VHD412T User Manual
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H.264 HD-SDI 1080P Resolution Digital Video Recorder
User’s Manual
VER. 2.0
Future of Digital Video Recording at Hand
CAUTION
RISK OF EXPLOSION IF AN INCORRECT BATTERY TYPE IS USED.
DISPOSE OF USED BATTERIES ACCORDING TO THE INSTRUCTIONS.
THIS EQUIPMENT IS FOR INDOOR USE, AND ALL THE COMMUNICATION WIRING IS LIMITED TO
INDOORS.
Note : Keep this manual handy every time you operate this equipment. Also, check with your dealer
of return or 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 you to keep the original box and packing materials in case
Preparations before installation
To protect your DVR from damage and to optimize performance, be sure to keep the DVR away from dust,
humidity, and areas with high voltage equipment such as a refrigerator.
Do not install or place equipment in areas where the air vents can be obstructed, such as in tight enclosures
or small utility closets. 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 a UL, CUL, or CSA approved power surge protector. Avoid direct sun light
and avoid heat.
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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 accordance with the
user manual, it may cause harmful interference to radio communications. Operation of this equipment in a
residential area is likely to cause harmful interference, in which 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.
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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TABLE OF CONTENTS
CHAPTER 1 : DVR USER MANUAL
1. GETTING STARTED .................................................................................................. 7
1.1 Checking Supplied Items ........................................................................................... 7
1.2 DVR Features ........................................................................................................... 8
1.3 System Startup and Shutdown .................................................................................. 9
1.1.1 System Startup .................................................................................................... 9
1.1.2 System Login ...................................................................................................... 9
1.4 Front Panel ............................................................................................................... 10
1.5 Rear Panel ................................................................................................................ 11
1.6 IR Remote Control ................................................................................................. 12
2. OPERATION ............................................................................................................... 13
2.1 Live Display Mode ................................................................................................... 13
2.1.1 Channel Selection ............................................................................................ 13
2.1.2 Icons Description ............................................................................................. 14
2.1.3 Toolbar ............................................................................................................. 14
2.1.4 Pop-up Menu .................................................................................................... 15
2.2 FREEZE MODE .......................................................................................................... 15
2.3 Digital Zoom .......................................................................................................... 16
2.4 PTZ Operation ........................................................................................................ 16
2.4.1Initialize ............................................................................................................ 17
2.4.2 Pan/ Tilt ............................................................................................................ 17
2.4.3 Zoom/ Focus ..................................................................................................... 17
2.4.4OSD Menu ......................................................................................................... 17
2.4.5 Auto Scan ......................................................................................................... 17
2.4.6 Preset ............................................................................................................... 17
2.4.7 Tour .................................................................................................................. 18
2.4.8 PTZ Exit ........................................................................................................... 18
2.4.9 OSD Control Via Coaxial Cable ...................................................................... 18
2.5 Instant Playback of Recorded Video ...................................................................... 20
2.6 Backup & Instant Backup ....................................................................................... 21
2.6.1 Backup ............................................................................................................... 21
2.6.2 Instant Backup .................................................................................................. 22
2.6.3 Backup Video Player ......................................................................................... 22
2.7 Search Recording Image .......................................................................................... 23
2.7.1 Calendar Search .............................................................................................. 23
2.7.2 Date & Time Search ......................................................................................... 24
2.7.3 First Data........................................................................................................... 24
2.7.4 Last Data .......................................................................................................... 24
2.7.5 System Log ...................................................................................................... 25
2.7.6 Event Log ......................................................................................................... 26
3. SETTINGS ................................................................................................................. 27
3.1 System ...................................................................................................................... 28
3.1.1 System Info ....................................................................................................... 28
3.1.2 User .................................................................................................................. 30
3.1.3 Export/ Import ................................................................................................ 32
3.1.4 HDD ................................................................................................................. 33
3.1.5 Factory Default ................................................................................................ 34
3.2 DEVICE .................................................................................................................... 35
3.2.1 Camera ............................................................................................................. 35
3.2.2 Audio ................................................................................................................ 36
3.2.3 Sensor ............................................................................................................. 37
3.2.4 Alarm ................................................................................................................ 37
3.2.5 Controller ......................................................................................................... 38
3.2.6 PTZ ................................................................................................................... 39
3.3 Record ..................................................................................................................... 40
3.3.1 Record Setup .................................................................................................... 40
3.3.2 Schedule ........................................................................................................... 42
3.4 Network .................................................................................................................. 43
3.4.1Network ............................................................................................................. 43
3.4.2 DDNS ............................................................................................................... 45
3.4.3 Notifications ..................................................................................................... 46
3.4.4 Network Setup for Internal Use ....................................................................... 48
3.4.5 Network Setup for External Use ....................................................................... 48
3.5 Quick Setup ........................................................................................................... 49
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CHAPTER 2 : WEB VIEWER
4. WEB VIEWER .......................................................................................................... 51
4.1 Web Live Viewer ..................................................................................................... 51
4.2 Web Playback .......................................................................................................... 53
4.3 Image Capture ........................................................................................................ 54
4.4 Web Backup ............................................................................................................. 55
4.5 Web Setup ................................................................................................................ 56
4.5.1 System ............................................................................................................... 56
4.5.2 User .................................................................................................................. 56
4.5.3 Device ............................................................................................................... 57
4.5.4 Record ................................................................................................................ 57
4.5.5 Network ............................................................................................................ 58
4.5.6 Upgrade ........................................................................................................... 58
4.5.7 Information ....................................................................................................... 58
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CHAPTER 3 : CLIENT SOFTWARE USER MANUAL
5. SINGLE SITE CLIENT SOFTWARE MANUAL ................................................. 60
5.1 PC Requirements ...................................................................................................... 60
5.2 Multi-Site Software .................................................................................................. 60
5.3 Install ...................................................................................................................... 61
5.4 Uninstall ................................................................................................................. 61
5.5 Basic Operation ........................................................................................................ 62
5.5.1 Network Connection ......................................................................................... 62
5.5.2 Screen Layout for Live Mode ........................................................................... 64
5.5.3 Screen Layout for Search Mode ..................................................................... 65
5.5.4 PTZ Control Panel ........................................................................................... 66
5.5.5 Calendar Panel ............................................................................................... 66
5.5.6 Search Panel .................................................................................................... 67
5.6 Setup ......................................................................................................................... 68
5.6.1 General ............................................................................................................. 68
5.6.2 Site .................................................................................................................... 69
5.6.3 Event ................................................................................................................. 70
5.6.4 Event Search .................................................................................................... 70
5.6.5 Record .............................................................................................................. 71
5.6.6 Disk .................................................................................................................. 72
5.6.7 Display ............................................................................................................. 73
5.6.8 About ................................................................................................................ 73
CHAPTER 4 : MOBILE PHONE SURVEILLANCE APPLICATION
6. MOBILE PHONE SOFTWARE USER GUIDE .................................................... 75
6.1 iPhone Application Software .................................................................................. 75
6.1.1 Installation ...................................................................................................... 75
6.1.2 How to Connect and View ................................................................................ 77
6.1.3 How to Search and PTZ Control .................................................................... 79
6.2 Android Application Software ................................................................................. 80
6.2.1 Installation ...................................................................................................... 80
6.2.2 How to Connect and View .............................................................................. 82
6.2.3 How to PTZ Control and Capture .................................................................... 83
7. APPENDIX: SPECIFICATIONS ............................................................................ 84
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Chapter 1
DVR USER MANUAL
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Items
Photo
Quantity
Quick Start Guide
1
CD (Manual & Software)
1
Power Cable and
Rack Mount Bracket
(W/ Screws)
1
IR Remote Controller
1
USB Mouse
1
Rack Mount Bracket (W/
Screws)
2 (Brackets)
4 (Screws)
1. Getting Started
1.1 Checking Supplied Items
Verify you have the following items supplied with your DVR. If any of these items are missing or
damaged, notify your vendor immediately. Do not dispose of the packing utilities in case of
moving or storage purposes.
1.2 DVR Features
H.264 Video Compression
Recording & Playback at 1280x720 or 1920 x 1080
Full HD Display - HDMI Output (1920 x 1080)
Digital Zoom Function on LIVE & PLAYBACK
Multi-Channel Audio Recording
Video Loss and S.M.A.R.T HDD Error Detection
E-Mail Notification
DVD-RW Built In
Free DDNS
Easy Software Upgrade by USB Port and Network Software
Instant and Convenient Backup via USB Flash Drive, Network, or
DVD-RW
Watermarked Backup Format and Digital Zoom Function on DVR player
AVI Backup
Individual Channel Operation
Intuitive and Easy GUI Interface
Remote Client Software
4 Sensor Input, 2 Output
Powerful Mobile Application on iPhone and Android Phone
Easy and Convenient Setup
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TROUBLESHOOT
Camera Connection
Cameras must be connected to the system before turning on the DVR.
If a camera is connected to the DVR is in use, the camera’s signal will not be detected
properly. This may result in an abnormal display on live mode & an error message in
playback mode.
If this occurs, check the camera’s resolution & adjust the resolution settings in the DVR
for that camera.
Then, restart the system.
1.3 System Startup and Shutdown
1.1.1 System Startup
Make sure all necessary devices are properly connected to the back of the DVR (See section 1.5
REAR PANEL for additional information). Connect the power cord to the power jack on the rear
panel of the DVR.
The boot-up screen will display as shown below. Please wait until the boot-up process completes.
When the DVR boots up for the first time, you will be asked to setup the language and date &
time for the DVR.
Then, live mode will display.
1.1.2 System Login
LOGIN screen is displayed. Select USER (ADMIN/USER1/USER2/USER3), then enter the
password.
Default Password: 1111
No.
Buttons
Functions
1
Menu
Display the Setup Menu.
2
Mode
Change the cameras display Mode between single channel &
4-channel view.
3
Sequence
Change the display channel automatically when in single channel
mode.
4
PTZ
Control a PTZ camera.
5
IR Receiver
IR Receiver for Remote controller.
6
Instant Backup
Start “Instant Backup" to a USB flash drive.
7
Instant Playback
View video playback. By default, video will be displayed from the
last 3 minutes before current time.
8
Search
Go to search mode.
9
Panic Record
Start Emergency Recording.
10
USB Port
USB Port (Ver. 2.0) for Mouse Operation, Backup or Firmware
Upgrade.
11
Power
Turn DVR On/Off.
12
DVD Door Button
Open & Close the DVD’s protecting door.
13
ESC
Exit Menu or back to previous menu.
14
Directional Arrows
Menu Setup Navigation / Change Display Mode / PTZ Control.
15
Enter Button
Select Value or Setting.
16
Jog Shuttle
Fast Forward or Rewind when playback.
17
LED Indicator
Indicate
System Status (from top to bottom):
Power, HDD, Record, Network and Backup.
18
Playback Navigator
Play, Fast Forward, Rewind or pause.
19
Channel Button
Select Display channel 1,2,3 and 4.
NOTE
I- Backup (Instant Backup)
In playback mode, the user can press the [I-BACKUP] button on the front keypad to
configure both Start and End time. Once the times are set, click the [START] button to start the
backup process.
1.4 Front Panel
Front panel allows the user to operate the DVR without having to use the IR remote or a mouse.
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No.
Buttons
Functions
1
Video In
Video input terminal
2
HDMI Out
1920X1080 Main Monitor
3
VGA
VGA (Video Graphics Array) output terminal. Connects
to the PC VGA monitor.
4
Audio In
Four connectors for audio input.
5
Audio Out
One connector for audio output.
6
Ethernet
RJ45 Network terminal
7
USB
USB Terminal for mouse connection, backup and
firmware upgrade.
8
E-STATE
External SATA terminal
9
Input &
Output
1
RS-485
For PTZ Camera
2
RS-485
For Keyboard Controller
3
Reserved Pin
Currently not in use
4
Sensor Input
Connect 4 sensors input
5
Alarm Output
Connect 1 alarm output
10
Power
DC12V input
11
RS-232C
RS-232 Connection terminal for engineering and
debugging.
1.5 Rear Panel
No.
Buttons
Functions
A
Power
Goes to standby mode or turns on
B
Display
Display single or split screen
C
F/REW
During playback - Moved video 60 seconds
backward.
During pause- Moved video one frame backward.
D
F/ADV
During playback – Moves video 60 seconds
forward.
During pause – Moves video one frame forward.
E
Play
Play or pause the footage in playback
F
REW
Rewind video at different speeds during playback.
G
FF
Fast forward video at different speeds during
playback.
H
Backup
Start backup in live or playback mode.
I
Alarm
Disable alarm operation.
J
Setup
Launch SETUP menu.
K
Audio
Mute, Single, MIX for all channels in single or split
mode.
L
SEQ
Start auto sequencing of the screen in full screen
mode.
M
Lock
Lock all of key function.
N
Record
Start and stop PANIC recording.
O
Search
Go to the search menu.
P
Arrows
Move Up/ Down/ Left/ Right between display
menus.
Q
Select
Select menu or store setup value.
R
ID
When using the controller with more than one
DVR, press ID and the number corresponding to
the DVR’s ID.
S
ESC
During setting - return to previous menu screen.
During playback - exit from playback.
T
Number
pads
select channel (1~9) or enter DVR ID number
U
PTZ
Call a PTZ menu
1.6 IR Remote Control
The IR remote controller allows you to control the DVR without the mouse or front panel buttons.
To use IR Remote Controller, the ID of the IR Controller must be the same as the ID of the DVR.
Default ID # for DVR and IR Remote Controller is “1”.
If you have more than one DVR you can use one IR remote by setting a unique ID for each DVR.
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2. Operation
2.1 Live Display Mode
2.1.1 Channel Selection
The images can be seen on real-time by in single channel or 4-channel mode as seen below. To
switch from a single-channel view to a multi-channel view and vice versa, choose one of the
following options:
[1 Channel] [4 Channel]
1. Using your Remote Control (See section 1.6 IR Remote Control for more information):
a. Press the channel number you wish to view in single-channel mode.
b. Press the “Select” button to return to multi-channel mode.
c. If “Select” is pressed while in multi-channel mode, the DVR will display the last
channel seen in single mode.
2. Using the USB Mouse:
a. Move the mouse’s cursor over to the channel you wish to view in single mode.
b. Double-click on the screen. The channel selected will be displayed in single-channel
mode. You can also right-click to open the pop-up menu (see section 2.1.5 Pop-up
Menu) and select Display 1Screen.
c. To change from single to multi-channel mode, right-click on the screen and select
Display 4Screens.
3. Using the DVR’s Front Panel (See section 1.4 Front Panel for more information):
a. Press the channel number you wish to view in single-channel mode from the four
buttons at the top of the DVR’s front panel.
b. Press the “Enter” button to return to multi-channel mode.
c. If “Enter” is pressed while in multi-channel mode, the DVR will display the last
channel seen in single mode.
Administrator user can set different level of authorization for each user. If a certain user is not
allowed to view a certain playback channel, then no image will appear on the display screen.
Refer to 3.1.2 User for more information.
Icon Shown on Upper Right Corner
Icon Shown on Lower Right Side
Continuous Record
Using Emergency Recording
Motion Detection Record
PTZ control is activated
Sensor input Record
Channels are displayed in Sequence Mode
Emergency Recording
Setup Menu
Single Screen Mode- Display the last channel viewed in single mode.
Multi-Channel mode- Displays all 4 channels, based on user permissions.
Freeze Button- Freeze live video
Sequence Display Button
Channel Selection Button
Panic Record Button
- In emergency recording, the system will follow recording settings.
PTZ Control Button
- Use the virtual PTZ controller to adjust the
Pan/Tilt/Zoom/OSD/Tour/Auto-scan/Preset of a PTZ camera.
Instant Playback
- Playback the most recent video clip recorded
HDD usage.
If it shows 98%, 98% of the HDD space has been used for recording
2.1.2 Icons Description
The DVR can be set to different recording modes, identified by an icon on each channel screen.
2.1.3 Toolbar
Move the mouse cursor to the bottom of the screen in live mode to view the menu bar.
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<Toolbar in Live mode>
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NOTE
If you do not see any icon on the top right corner of the live screen mode; it means that the
system is not recording. In this case, you need to check the [RECORD] settings in the main setup
menu. See section 3.3 RECORD for more information.
DISPLAY
Select from Single Channel mode or multi-channel mode.
SEQUENCE
The display screen will display all channels one after another in a
sequence (Available on single-screen mode).
AUDIO
Hear the audio from the camera through a speaker connected to
DVR. Audio Mute, 1 channel or 4 channels.
ALARM
Enable or Disable “Alarm Out” function.
FREEZE
Live video pause in a still image (Refer to 2.2 Freeze).
PTZ
Enable PTZ control. Available only in single channel mode and only
when camera is setup as PTZ. (Refer to 2.4 PTZ).
PANIC RECORD
Trigger Emergency Recording (Refer to 2.1.3 Toolbar).
INSTANT
PLAYBACK
Play the latest video recorded (Refer to 2.5 Instant Playback).
SEARCH
Go to Search mode. (Refer to 2.7 Search).
BACKUP
Save recorded video to an external USB flash drive. (Refer to 2.6
Backup & Instant Backup).
MENU
Go to the main menu to set up the DVR. (Refer to 3.0 Setting).
SYSTEM
SHUTDOWN
Turn off the DVR. In order to turn it off, the password must be
entered.
2.1.4 Pop-up Menu
Right clicking with your mouse on the screen will open the pop-up menu. This menu includes the
main features for easy access.
2.2 Freeze Mode
Freeze mode turns live video display to a still image. The date/ time information does not, the
system clock continues running. To turn freeze mode on, click the right button on the mouse
when viewing a live image and select the [FREEZE] option on the pop-up menu. You can also click
on the button at the menu bar.
To resume the live view, press [FREEZE] again, or click the right button on the mouse and select
the [FREEZE] option.
NOTE
If a PTZ camera is not connected or not setup properly in the setup menu, this feature will be
disabled.
2.3 Digital Zoom
VMAX HD supports Digital Zoom feature during live and playback mode
1. Double click the target channel.
2. Click the left button of the mouse and drag to make rectangular shape.
3. The smaller the rectangle you draw, the bigger the zoom.
4. To go back to full-size screen, click anywhere on the screen.
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2.4 PTZ Operation
User can go to PTZ mode by selecting the button on the menu bar located on the bottom
of the main screen (Feature available in single channel mode).
You can also access the PTZ control from the DVR’s front panel PTZ button.
In PTZ mode, click the right button on the mouse to display the pop-up menu for the PTZ function
as seen in the image below.
To indicate you are in PTZ mode, the PTZ icon will appear at the bottom of the screen.
If you wish to switch from one PTZ channel to a new one, select INITIALIZE on the new channel
to adjust the PTZ control to the settings set for the current channel.
To setup your PTZ camera, please see section 3.2 Device for more information.
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NOTE
Auto Scan setup and configuration must be done via the PTZ camera’s setup menu. Please
consult your camera’s manual for more information.
NOTE
The number of presets varies for each PTZ camera based on make and model. The VMAX HD
supports a maximum of 255 presets. Please consult your PTZ camera’s manual for more
information.
2.4.1 INITIALIZE
If you have multiple PTZ cameras connected to your VMAX HD, use the INITIALIZE
command when you switch from one PTZ channel to the next. This will indicate to
the DVR that the channel has been changed and the DVR will automatically update
itself to match the PTZ settings of the current channel.
2.4.2 Pan/ Tilt
If selected, this virtual controller will allow full control of the camera’s pan and tilt.
Use this to adjust the camera’s view from the DVR.
2.4.3 Zoom/ Focus
If selected, this virtual controller will allow full control of the camera’s zoom and
focus. Use this to adjust the camera’s focus and optically zoom in and out of the
camera’s view.
2.4.4 OSD Menu
If selected, this virtual controller will allow full control of the camera’s On Screen
Display (OSD). Use this to control the camera’s complete setup and configuration
remotely from the DVR.
2.4.5 Auto Scan
Auto Scan enables you to start and stop scan patterns set in the camera. When
selected, a numeric pad will appear on the screen. Use it to select the auto scan
you want to activate and select START. To stop an Auto Scan, click on the STOP
button.
2.4.6 Preset
before selecting it.
The Preset option enables you to setup and go to a specific preset. A preset
is any unique position, focus and zoom set by the user for a specific
purpose. When selected, a numeric pad will appear on the screen. Use it to
select the preset number you want to modify or view. To set a specific
preset, enter the preset’s number. Then, move the PTZ camera to the
desired position and click on SET. To view a preset, enter the preset’s
number and select GO. Make sure the preset you select has been set
NOTE
Tour setup and configuration must be done via the PTZ camera’s setup menu. Please consult
your camera’s manual for more information.
REMEMBER!
If you have more than one of Digital Watchdog’s HD-SDI cameras you wish to setup, you will have to
assign each camera a different ID number. Then, match that ID number with the ID section in the
DVR’s Setup menu (Device PTZ).
2.4.7 Tour
The Tour option enables you to start and stop a specific tour. A Tour is a
function that enables the PTZ camera to move between 2 predetermined
presets. To start a Tour, use the numeric pad to select a specific tour. Then
click START to get the camera to start following the tour. To stop the
camera’s movement, click STOP. Tour setup requires at least two (2)
presets to be available.
2.4.8 PTZ Exit
To exit PTZ control in the DVR, click on PTZ Exit.
2.4.9 OSD Control Via Coaxial Cable
The VMAX HD is equipped with the option of controlling the OSD menu of Digital Watchdog’s
HD-SDI Cameras with no need for additional cabling. This feature makes installation and camera
configuration simpler than ever before.
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Using the Coaxial cable as a two-way data transfer cable, the DVR can receive image from the
camera and send back control commands at the same time.
1. To setup the DVR for OSD Remote Control (See Section 3.2.6 PTZ for more information):
a. Go to the DVR’s Menu by following one of the following options:
i. Right-click anywhere on the screen and select “Menu”.
ii. Press the Menu button on the front panel of the DVR.
iii. Press the Setup button in the IR Remote Control.
b. In the DVR’s menu, go to Device PTZ.
c. Select the channel you wish to setup. The screen behind the menu will display live
image from the channel you have selected.
d. Select “FASTRAX II COAX” from the Camera Protocol Drop-Down menu.
e. Leave speed as default.
f. Set the ID in the DVR’s setup menu to match the camera’s ID. The camera’s ID can
be found in the camera’s OSD menu, under “Property”.
2. To Activate OSD Remote Control:
a. In Live mode, select a single camera and switch to single-channel mode by following
one of the following options:
i. Double-click on the view from the selected channel
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NOTE
If the camera has not been properly setup in the DVR’s Setup menu, the PTZ option will not be
displayed in the Pop-Up Menu.
ii. Press the channel number in the top right corner of the DVR’s Front Panel/
iii. Press the channel number using the remote control’s numeric pad.
b. Right-click anywhere on the screen and select “PTZ”. The PTZ icon will appear at the
bottom right of the screen.
c. Right- Click on the screen again and select OSD.
d. The camera’s OSD menu will appear on the left side of the screen.
e. The DVR’s OSD Virtual controller will appear on the bottom right side of the screen.
f. Using the virtual controller’s arrows, move up and down the camera’s menu options.
Move left and right to adjust any available variables in the camera’s setup menu.
g. Click on “SEL” to select a category or enter a sub-menu.
h. Click on “ESC” to exit a sub-menu into the camera’s main menu.
3. To Exit the Camera’s OSD Menu:
a. Using the virtual controller, go to the camera’s 9. EXIT option and click “SEL”.
b. Select “YES Save” to save any changes made to the camera’s configuration.
c. Select “NO Save” to cancel any changes and exit the camera’s menu.
Go to Channel
In single channel mode, select a specific channel to view.
Screen Display
Select from single and multi-channel view.
Search Bar
The search bar will display by default 24 hours of recorded data from
3 minutes before current time. Times when there is data recorded will
be marked in orange. Using the mouse, you can click on any portion
of the search bar to view video from that time automatically
Playback
Controllers
Rewind. Select from 1x, 2x, 4x, 8x, 16x, 32x speed
Frame-by-Frame Rewind
Pause video
Play Video
Frame-by-Frame Fast Forward
Fast Forward. Select from 2x, 4x, 8x, 16x, 32x speed
Search Options
Select from Calendar Search, Date & Time Search, First or Last Data
System Log Search or Event Log Search (See section 2.7 Search
Recording Image for more information).
Calendar Search
Use this to search video for a specific date and time. (Dates available
may vary depending on HDD size and settings. Please see 3.1.4 HDD
for more information)
Remote Backup
Remote Backup video to an external storage device (See section
2.6.1 Backup for more information).
Instant Backup
Perform Quick Backup during Playback(See section 2.6.2 Instant
Backup for more information).
Close Button
Close the playback mode and return to Live video.
2.5 Instant Playback of Recorded Video
To go to Playback mode, select one of the following options:
Click the button in the virtual menu bar or, right click on the screen and select
“INSTANT PLAYBACK” from the pop-up menu.
[Playback Screen & Tool Bar]
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NOTE
DVD option for backup device is only displayed when DVD writer is built-in to the DVR.
2.6 Backup & Instant Backup
Connect an appropriate USB flash drive or insert an empty DVD to the DVD-RW and press to
start the instant playback, or to start the remote backup.
2.6.1 Backup
You can backup video from your DVR to an external
storage device.
1. Click button on the toolbar. The following
screen will be shown.
2. Select what cameras you want to backup.
3. Set the beginning date & time in [FROM].
4. Set the ending date & time in [TO].
5. Select the external memory device the backup file will be save to.
6. Click [FORM] and select the format of the file:
a. Screen: capture the live screen in a still
image.
b. Video (NSF): Backup duration is up to 24
hours and it is watermarked.
c. Video (AVI): Backup duration is up to 1
hour.
7. Click [BACKUP] to start the backup process
8. The progress of the backup will be displayed in
the progress bar.
2.6.2 Instant Backup
Click button on the toolbar. The system will be in instant backup mode. Click on the backup
icon again to indicate the end time of the instant backup file.
The INSTANT BACKUP screen will pop-up. Select format: NSF (Watermarked File Format) or AVI.
Then, click NEXT and select the channels to back up. Press the START button to begin backing up
the file.
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2.6.3 Backup Video Player
[NSF]
When backing up video in NSF format, VMAX HD player will be saved with the video file. User can
find it in the [DvrPlayer] folder in the USB flash drive. This function allows the user to play the
video clip without having to install additional software on the computer.
To view a backup viedo in the NSF player:
1. Open the DVDPlayer
2. Open the folder where the playback video is located.
3. Using your computer mouse, click and hold on the file you
want to view and drag it to the display screen of the DVDPlayer.
In 1channel full screen mode, Digital Zoom In/Out function is
activated. Control the zoom in/out by scrolling the mouse’s wheel
forward/backwards, respectively.
< HD Player for NSF >
[AVI]
When archiving the video clip in AVI, it can be played with any general multimedia player.
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NOTE
If you know the exact Date & Time you wish to playback, it’s recommended to use the “Date &
Time” Search tool. If you are not sure about the specific date & time you are searching for, it is
recommended to use the “Calendar” Search tool.
2.7 Search Recording Image
There are four (4) ways to access the search features on the VMAX HD
1. Right click on the screen and select SEARCH in the pop-up menu.
2. Press the SEARCH button on the front panel.
3. Press the SEARCH button on the IR Remote Controller.
4. If in Playback mode, click on the Search options button in the menu bar.
2.7.1 Calendar Search
The calendar displays dates with recorded video data in gray. Select the month and year by
clicking the right and left arrow buttons. Then select the desired dates. The selected date is
highlighted in orange. The recorded data for the selected date will appear.
Once the recorded video data of the selected date appears, user can adjust the vertical search
line to the time you want to view by clicking with the mouse on a specific part of the search line.
User can select specific minutes by using the clock button above the search line. Click [OK] to play
the selected video.
The colors of the time bar are different, depending on the recording data:
No Color- No Recording.
Orange Color - Video recorded available
Green Color- Video recorded with Audio available
2.7.2 Date/Time Search
The calendar displays dates with recorded video data in gray color. The month and year by
clicking on the arrows in the top right side of the window. Then select the desired dates. The
selected date will be highlighted with orange color. Enter the desired time and click OK button to
start the play. By default, the hours in the time bar will be displayed every three hours.
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2.7.3 First Data
This search option will display playback video of the oldest available recording.
2.7.4 Last Data
This search option will display playback video of the latest available recording.
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2.7.5 System Log
The System Log Search finds particular system log information, quickly and easily.
The System Log Report can be save to a USB memory device as a .txt file.
1. Select a Date.
2. Select type of data you want to include in the log report.
a. System: includes system reboot, errors and user access to the DVR.
b. Setup: includes any setup changes.
c. Panic Recording: when panic recording was enabled.
d. Video: video loss.
e. All: include all data.
3. Click Search to apply your selections to the log report.
4. To export the system log report to a USB drive, select the memory device from the list, and
click EXPORT.
5. Once export is completed, the user can find a folder titled with the exported date created in
the USB thumb drive (There is [system.log] file stored in the folder.)
NOTE
If there is no alarm log even after the alarm input setting has been made, please check the
alarm connection port of the DVR rear panel.
Some Event and/or System Log data will be displayed in more than one page. To view the next
page of data, click the arrow buttons in the top right corner of the window.
2.7.6 Event Log
The Event Log Search finds particular events, quickly and easily.
1. Select a Date.
2. Select type of data you want to include in the log report.
a. Motion: Video recorded when motion was detected.
b. Sensor: Video recorded when a sensor was activated.
c. Continuous: Video recorded continuously.
d. Instant Recording: Video recorded when instant (panic) recording was enabled.
e. All: include all data.
3. Click Search to apply your selections to the log report.
4. To export the system log report to a USB drive, select the memory device from the list, and
click EXPORT.
5. Once export is completed, the user can find a folder titled with the exported date created in
the USB thumb drive (There is [system.log] file stored in the folder).
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