Digital Watchdog DW-VMAX4500G User Manual

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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 a nd w arnings in this manual.

Note: Keep this manual handy every time you operate this equipment. Also, check with your dealer

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

T o 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
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 res ult in the r isk o f fire or ele ctr ic sho ck.

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
accordance with the user manual, it may cause harmful interference to radio communications.

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.

Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause harmful interference, in which the

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 BATTERY TYPE IS USED.
DISPOSE OF USED BATTERIES ACCORDING TO THE INSTRUCTION.
THIS EQUIPMENT IS FOR INDOOR USE, AND ALL THE COMMUNICA T ION WIRING IS LIMITED TO INDOORS.

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Contents

CHAPTER 1 : DVR USER MANUAL

1 GETTING STARTED 6

1.1 Checking Supplied Items 6

1.2 System Application Overview 7

1.3 System Startup and Shutdown 8

1.4 Front Panel 9

1.5 Rear Panel 12

1.6 IR Remote Controll er 14

2 OPERATION 15

2.1 User Login 15

2.2 Live Display Mode 16

2.3 Freeze Mode 21

2.4 Call Monitor Operation 21

2.5 PTZ Operation 21

2.6 Instant Playback of Recorded Video 24

2.7 Clean Button During Playback 25

2.8 I-Backup (Quick Backup During Playback) 26

2.9 Search Recording Image 27

2.10 DST Setting and Screen Saver 32

3 SETTING 35

3.1 System 37

3.2 Device 44

3.3 Record 49

3.4 Network 56

3.5 Backup 61

3.6 Quick Setup 63

4 WEB SURVEILLANCE 64

4.1 Web Login 64

4.2 Web Configur ation 64

4.3 Web Moni t ori n g 67

4.4 Web Playback 69

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CHAPTER 2 : ACS CLIENT SOFTWARE USER MANUAL

5 ACS (ADVANCE CLIENT SOFTWARE) USER GUIDE 72

5.1 Recommended PC Requirements 72

5.2 Install 73

5.3 Uninstall 75

5.4 Basic Operation 76

5.5 Advanced Operation 82

5.6 ACS Setup 86

CHAPTER 3 : MAC ACS CLIENT SOFTWARE USER MANUAL

6 MAC ACS USER GUIDE 92

6.1 Mac Requirements 92

6.2 Install 93

6.3 Basic Operation 95

CHAPTER 4 : MOBILE PHONE SOFTWARE USER MANUAL

7 MOBILE PHONE SOFTWARE USER GUIDE 104

7.1 iPhone Application Software 104

7.2 Android Application Software 108

7.3 Blackberry Application Software 113

7.4 Using WAP+3G Connection 118

APPENDIX : SPECIFICATION 121

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Chapter 1

DVR USER MANUAL

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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. Do not dispose of the packing utilities in case of moving or storage purposes.

Items Photo Quantity

User Manual
(DVR & Software)

Quick Start Guide

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CD (Manual & Software)
and Rubber Mount

12V DC Adaptor
and Power Cable

IR Remote Controller
And Batteries

USB Mouse

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1 Set (4 Pieces)

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1.2 System Application Overview

This section describes how to connect peripheral devices to the DVR a cco rd in g t o your appli c ation .
Install the DVR on a 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 in ch space for proper ventilation.

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Place the DVR into the rack require tow people to hold the DVR in place.
Install the DVR in a location with good ventilation to prevent overheating.

Dimensions 4Channel DVR Compact Case 8.85” W x 2.32” H x 7.05” D

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※ When connecting the power supply to the DVR , it is strongly recommended to use a UPS (Uninterruptible Power Supply)

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1.3 System Startup and Shutdown

1.3.1 System Startup

After connecting peripheral devices such as cameras, monitors, and a mouse to the DVR, connect the 12vDC 6.6Amps power
supply 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 boot-up process completes, [LOGIN] Window will appear . Select the user name and enter the password.

Default Login is “admin” and the password box is blank a then press [OK] or Enter button

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When changing the administrator (admin) password please make a note of it in safe place.
If you forgot your password contact your distributor, proof of purchase is required.

A mouse is included. In case you need to replace it, it is highly recommended to choose a well-known brand, such as
DELL, MICROSOFT, LOGITECH, or SAMSUNG.

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Press to start playback in forward mode; press again to Pause the playback

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1.4 Front Panel

Front panel allows the user to operate the DVR without having to use the IR remo te or a mouse.

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No. Buttons Functions

I- Backup (Instant Backup)

In playback mode, the user can press the [I-BACKUP] button on the frontal keypad to configure both Start and
End time. Once the times are set, click the [START] button to start the backup process.

1 Menu / Exit Toggles On or Off Menu Setup Display

2 Fast-Reverse Button Search recorded video in the reverse mode up to 32x

3 Play / Pause Button

4 Fast-Forward Butto n Search recorded video in the fast-forward mode up to 32x

5 Search / Instant Play

B-Mark

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Call Monitor (Press and Hold)
PTZ

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I-Backup (Press and Hold )
Mode

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Freeze (Press and Hold)

9 USB Port USB Port (Ver. 2.0) for Mouse Operation, Backup Device or Firmware Update

10 LED Indicator
11 Instant Record Start Emergency Recordi ng

12 Enter Button Select Value or Setting
13 Directional Arrows Menu Setup Navigation / Change Display Mode / PTZ control

video

Search recorded video or Press and Hold for instant playback of last video
recorded
Bookmark recorded video
Display a camera Full Screen on the Spot Monitor
Control a configured PTZ camera
Start “Instant Backup" to a USB flash drive
Change the cameras display Mode 1-8 or 1-16
Pause a live video display

Indicate System Status
Power, Record, HDD, and Remote connection

1.4.1 Directional Arrows:

1) Live Display & Playback Mode
Change channel number by using Left & Right Arrow buttons.
Change display mode by using up & down Arrow buttons.

2) Menu Setup
Use to select function at the menu setup display.

3) PTZ control (When PTZ button is pressed)

4) Zoom & Focus Mode (when PTZ button is pressed again)
Zoom in & Out by using Up & Down Arrow buttons.
Focus In & Out by using Left & Right Arrow buttons.

5) Call Monitor Mode (When call monitor is selected)
change the camera display in the full screen mode of spot monitor by using the Up & Down Arrow buttons.

1.4.2 ENTER Button

Select value or settings.

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1.4.3 Menu /EXIT Button

T oggles On or Off the Menu Setup

1.4.4 MODE (Press Once) / FREEZE (Press and Hold) Button

Change camera display mode 1-8 or 1-16 and
Press and hold to Pause live video display.

1.4.5 PTZ (Press Once) / I-BACKUP (Press and Hold) Button

[PTZ] (Press Once): Press once to change to Pan & Tilt Mode. Use the [Directional Arrows] button to control Pan & Tilt
function. Press [PTZ] button again to change to Zoom & Focus Mode. Use the [Directional Arrows] button to adjust Zoom &
Focus.

I-BACK UP (Press and Hold): To start Instant Backup Mode to a USB flash drive

1.4.6 INSTANT REC (Press Once) Button

INSTANT REC (Press Once): To start Emergency Recording Mode

1.4.7 B-MARK (Press Once) / CALL MON (Press and Hold) Button

B-MARK (Press Once): For bookmark recorded video
Press and Hold to activate the Call Monitor function:
Used to display a full screen video of a selected spot out channel. During Call Monitor Mode, click [CLOSE] button at the

bottom of the numeric panel to return to the previously programmed spot out mode.

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1.4.8 SEARCH (Press Once) / INSTANT PLAY (Press and Hold) Button

SEARCH (Press Once): To search for recorded videos by date and time
INST ANT PLAY (Press and Hold): To start Instant Reverse Playback

Refer to [OPERATION > SEARCH RECORDING IMAGE] for a detailed image searching method.

1.4.9 IR Sensor Window (Remote Control Receiver)

T o receive input signal from the IR Remote Control

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1.5 Rear Panel

4CH Compact Case 270 (W) x 71 (H ) x 215mm ( D)

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No. Name Description

1 Video-In Camera inputs (Supports NTSC/PAL)
2 Audio-In Audio Input Device (with Amplifier)
3 Audio-Out Audio Output Device (with Amplifier)
4 Video-Out Main Composite Monitor Output
5 Spot-Out Spot Composite Monitor Output
6 RS-232 Port RS-232 Input Device (POS)
7 USB Port USB Port (Ver 2.0) for Mouse Operation, Backup Device, or Firmware Update
8 VGA Port VGA Monitor

9 LAN Port 100Mbps RJ45 Ethernet Connection Terminal
10 Power Input
11 Sensor Input Sensor Input

12 Alarm Output Alarm Output
13 RS-485 Port PTZ Dome Camera or External Keyboard Controller connection

Carefully check whether the specifications of the peripheral devices match the DVR’s s pecifications.

Power Supply Connection 12 vDC at 3.33Amps 4Channel VMAX
12vDC at 6.67Amps for 8 & 16 Channel VMAX

1.5.1 Video-In

T o connect the camera input to the corresponding channel marked on rear panel

Camera input voltage level is 1Vp-p±10%.

1.5.2 Audio-In

T o connect audio input

1.5.3 Audio-Out

T o connect audio output

NOTE

Use of audio output with an amplifier is recommended.

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1.5.4 Video-Out

To connect Main composite monitor

1.5.5 Spot-Out

To connect composite Spot Monitor

1.5.6 VGA-Out

To connect a VGA Monitor

1.5.7 USB Port (Version 2.0)

1) T o backup recorded video, using a USB flash drive (USB Memory Stick or USB HDD)

2) T o upgrade the firmware

3) To connect a mouse for system navigation

1.5.8 LAN Port

To connect RJ-45 jack for Ethernet connection
Consult net work a dmi nistr at or or the int erne t service provider for proper network setting.

1.5.9 NTSC / PAL Selection

NTSC/ PAL are automatically selected when the system boots up.
*Please, connect cameras to DVR prior to boot-up.

1.5.10 RS-485 Terminal Block

Connect RS-485 cable for the control of PTZ camera or external keyboard controller.

1.5.11 Sensor Terminal Block

Connect sensors.

1.5.12 Alarm Terminal Block

Connect various alarm devices controlled by relay output.

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Support both N/O (Normal Open) and N/C (Normal Close) type of sensors. If connected sensor is not functioning, ensure

The connection method may differ according to the type of PTZ controller. Enquire to your vendor for guidance.

1.5.13 Power Input

After connecting peripheral devices such as cameras, monitors, and a mouse to the DVR, connect the 12vDC power supply to
the power jack on the rear panel of the DVR.

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Zoom In & Out Button

1.6 IR Remote Controller

The IR remote control allows the use to operate the DVR without having to use the mouse or the front panel buttons.
To use IR Remote Controller , the ID of the IR Remote Controller must be 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 to control each DVR by setting a unique ID for each DVR.

No. Functions

1 Start Instant Emergency Record
2 Numeric Buttons
3 Auto-Sequence on Live Display Mode
4 Freeze Button to Pause Live Video
5 Call Monitor Activation
6 Channel Selection
7 Instant Playback
8 Search Button
9 OK (Select) Button

10 Audio Mute

Playback Control on Search Mode

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(Fast Backward/Playback/Stop/Fast Forward)
12 Exit Menu Setup
13 Display Mode
14 Zoom B
15 PIP Mode
16 Bookmark
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18 Backup
19 PTZ Control
20 Directional Arrows Buttons (Up/Down/Right/Left)
21 Menu Setup
22 DVR ID Select (DVR1 ~ DVR8)

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2 OPERATION

2.1 User Login

The DVR has various configurations. The administrator can set the system password and can prevent the User(s) from making
unauthorized changes to the configurations or recorded video

Default Login is “admin” and the password box is blank a then press [OK] or Enter button

Using the virtual keyboard to enter the password if required

NOTE

1) [LOGIN] window will display on the monitor, until user logs in with the correct [User] and [Password].

2) If the system is set as [Auto Log-In], DVR does not require login. Refer to 4.1.2 User for details.

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2.2 Live Display Mode

2.2.1 Channel Selection

After the camera channels are connected, the live real-time display mode is controlled through an easy button operation.
The images can be seen on real-time by 1, 4, and PIP screen. Press the Up & Down Arrow buttons on the front panel or IR

remote controller to change the display screen sequentially .

[1 Channel]

[4 Channel]

[PIP Mode]

T o select a channel by mouse, place the cursor on the desired channel and click the left mouse button. To return to previous
screen mode, click the left mouse button again.

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To select a channel using the mouse, the user is required to perform a slow and clear click of the left mouse button.

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Administrator user can set different level of authorization for each user . If a certain user is not allowed to view a certain live and
playback channel, then no image appears on the display screen. Refer to 4.1.2 User for details on how to setup.

When a camera is disconnected, an alarm sound will be activated depending on the system settings.