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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.
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 of fir e 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.
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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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 COMMUNICATION WIRING IS LIMITED TO INDOORS.
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
return and for long-term storage of the DVR unit.
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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 Control l 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 Play back 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 Configuration 64
4.3 We b 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
1
1
CD (Manual & Software)
and Rubber Mount
1
1 Set (4 Pieces)
12V DC Adaptor
and Power Cable
1
1
IR Remote Controller
And Batteries
1
2
USB Mouse
1
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1.2 System Application Overview
This section describes how to connect peripheral devices to the DVR a cco r din g t o your app li cati on.
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 inch space for proper ventilation.
Dimensions 4Channel DVR Compact Case 8.85” W x 2.32” H x 7.05” D
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Place the DVR into the rack require tow peop le to hold the DVR in place.
Install the DVR in a location with good ventilation to prevent overheating.
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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.
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A mouse is included. In case you need to replace it, it is highly recom mended to choose a well-known brand, such as
DELL, MICROSOFT, LOGITECH, or SAMSUNG.
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1.4 Front Panel
Front panel allows the user to operate the DVR without having to use the IR r emote or a mo use.
No. Buttons Functions
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
Press to start playback in forward mode; press again to Pause the playback
video
4 Fast-Forward Butt on Search recorded video in the fast-forward mode up to 32x
5 Search / Instant Play
Search recorded video or Press and Hold for instant playback of last video
recorded
6
B-Mark
Call Monitor (Press and Hold)
Bookmark recorded video
Display a camera Full Screen on the Spot Monitor
7
PTZ
I-Backup (Press and Hold)
Control a configured PTZ camera
Start “Instant Backup" to a USB flash drive
8
Mode
Freeze (Press and Hold)
Change the cameras display Mode 1-8 or 1-16
Pause a live video display
9 USB Port USB Port (Ver. 2 .0) for Mouse Operation, Backup Device or Firmware Update
10 LED Indicator
Indicate System Status
Power, Record, HDD, and Remote connection
11 Instant Record Start Emergency Record ing
12 Enter Button Select Value or Setting
13 Directional Arrows Menu Setup Navigation / Change Dis play Mode / PTZ control
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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.
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1.4.1 Direction al A rrows:
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.
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 U P (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 PL AY (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)
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
Power Supply Connection 12 vDC at 3.33Amps 4Channel VMAX
12vDC at 6.67Amps for 8 & 16 Channel VMAX
11 Sensor Input Sensor Input
12 Alarm Output Alarm Output
13 RS-485 Port PTZ Dome Camera or External Keyboard Controller connection
1.5.1 Video-In
T o connect the camera input to the corresponding channel marked on rear panel
1.5.2 Audio-In
T o connect audio input
1.5.3 Audio-Out
T o connect audio output
NOTE
Carefully check whether the specifications of the peripheral devices match the DVR’s specifications.
NOTE
Camera input voltage level is 1Vp-p±10%.
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) To backup recorded video, using a USB fla sh driv e (USB Memory Stick or USB HDD)
2) T o upgrade the firmware
3) T o connect a mouse for system navigation
1.5.8 LAN Port
To connect RJ-45 jack for Ethernet connection
Consult net wor k admi nist r ator 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.
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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Support both N/O (Normal Open) and N/C (Normal Close) t ype 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.
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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
11
Playback Control on Search Mode
(Fast Backward/Playback/Stop/Fast Forward)
12 Exit Menu Setup
13 Display Mode
14 Zoom B
15 PIP Mode
16 Bookmark
17
Zoom In & Out Button
18 Backup
19 PTZ Control
20 Directional Arro ws 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 Us er 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 p erform 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 an d
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.
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2.2.2 Icons Description
Icon Shown on Upper Right Corner Icon Shown on Bottom Right Corner
Continuous Recording
PTZ Camera
Motion Detection Recording
No HDD, Smart Alarm & HDD Failure
Sensor Activating Recording
Using PTZ
Continuous+ Motion Recording
Showing sequence mode
Continuous + Sensor Activating
Recording
Showing digital zoom mode
Motion Detection + Sensor Activating
Recording
Continuous + Motion Recording + Sensor
Activating Recording
Emergency Recording
Audio Channel
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2.2.3 Toolbar
Move the mouse cursor to the bottom of the screen monitor during live mode and the menu bar will appear instantly , as shown
below.
Instant Emergency Recording, which is useful to start recording when the user notices an unusual activity. In emergency
recording, the system follows the [Panic Record] settings. The default settings for panic record is 30(25)fps @ CIF Resolution for
all channels. If you want to change the panic record settings for each channel, please go to [RECORD Panic Record].
To activated PTZ control, user can adjust the pan/tilt/zoom by moving the mouse pointer, like a virtual joystick.
Click the button to playback the most recent video clip automatically.
Display of the HDD usage. If it shows 60%, 60% of the HDD space has been used for recording.
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If you do not see any colored icon on the top right corner of th e liv e scr een mode; then, it means that the system is not
recording any image. In this case, you need to check the [Recording Schedule] or [Camera] of the main setup menu.
Or the Display can turned OFF in the display system setup
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2.2.4 Pop-up Menu
Place the mouse cursor anywhere on the screen and click the right button of the mouse to display the popup menu as shown
below.
When [SEQUENCE] is selected, icon is shown on the bottom right corner of the screen, and the display screen will
be changed sequentially.
When [ZOOM] is selected, digital zoom function is activated, and icon is shown on the bottom right corner of the
screen. The [ZOOM] function is only available on full screen mode. In the zoom popup mini-screen, the user can use the mouse
to drag a yellow box to the desired area of the camera to zoom. To return to Live display mode, click [ZOOM] again.
ZOOM Popup
Mini Screen
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2.3 Freeze Mode
Press [FREEZE] button on the front panel; or click the right button on the mouse when viewing a live image and select the
[FREEZE] option on the pop-up menu. In the Freeze mode, the image pauses; the date/ time information does not; and the
system clock continues running. Press [FREEZE] to pause the live view. To resume the live view, press [FREEZE] again, or click
the right button on the mouse and select the [FREEZE] option.
2.4 Call Monitor Operation
Press the [CALL MON] button on the front panel, or click the right button on the mouse and select the [CALL MONITOR] option
in order to enter Call Monitor Control mode. The numeric panel will pop up at the center of the screen.
Click the spe cifi c cha nnel button on the numeric panel to display full screen mode out of assigned spot out channels.
• Press the [CLOSE] button on the bottom of the numeric panel to go back to the previously programmed Spot Monitor
mode.
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2.5 PTZ Operation
User can go to PTZ mode by clicking right but ton of mou se and sel ectin g [PTZ CONTROL] in the pop-up menu as shown below
or by selecting the button on the menu bar located on the bottom of the main screen.
In PTZ mode, user can control PTZ operation with USB mouse.
While pressing the left button of mouse, user can drag the mouse pointer to up/down or left/right to move pan/tilt position of
the camera. If user moves the mouse pointer far away from the center position of the main screen, the PTZ camera moves at
faster s peed. The user can also zoom in/out by rolling the wheel of mouse up or down.
For focus control in PTZ screen mode, the user can right-click using the mouse to get the pop-up menu as shown below. Default
mode is to [ZOOM]. The user can select [FOCUS] to switch the wheel function of mouse from zoom in/out to focus. This will
change the default behavior of the mouse wheel.
NOTE
Full PTZ functions are available by using USB mouse, IR remote control, or keyboard controller.
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The user can also select the [PRESET], [GUARD TOUR], or [EXIT PTZ CONTROL].
User can aut omat icall y swit ch PTZ camera positions to the defined preset settings by using [GUARD TOUR] function. The
connected PTZ camera m ust sup port touring functions. [GUARD TOUR] on the pop-up menu is only enabled when the PTZ
camera channel is changed to full screen. Please make sure that PTZ camera setting is correct; otherwise, [GUARD TOUR] is
shown as disabled.
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User will see numeri c pad to select Preset number. The preset is def ined by sett ing a PTZ protocol in the sett ing menu.
The maximum number of preset is 255, but the max supported by the PTZ may be less.
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Depending on PTZ camera, some preset positions might be skipped if, for example, the PTZ camera cannot move
mechanically
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 cameras to finish its Pan & Tilt.
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2.6 Instant Playback of Recorded Video
T o play a recorded image, press the [PLAY] button from the Front Panel or IR Remote Controller .
It is easy to use the USB mouse to playback recording files. The recorded files can be played backwards or forwards. Press the
[REWIND] and [FAST FORWARD] buttons, and the playback speed can be controlled in steps of 2, 4, 8, 16, 32 time s the
real-time when playing backwards or forwards.
User can click the button to play the latest video clip automatically.
In playback screen, user can utilize 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 by dragging the bar back and forth and
releasin g it to search the desired time in detail.
[Playback Screen]
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2.7 Clean Button During Playback
De-interlacing feature is required for smooth playback of video that is recorded in D1 (720x480/576) reso lut ion.
In playback mode, user can press [CLEAN] icon at the menu bar located in the bottom of the main screen. After clicking [CLEAN]
icon, a blue circle forms around the icon, which means de-interlacing has been activated. After changing to de-interlacing mode,
press the pause and step forward icon. User can get a better image as shown below. Click [CLEAN] icon again to in activ ate this
function.
[De-Interlace Image] [Interlace Image]
NOTE
The De-interlacing feature by pressing the [CLEAN] icon can be activated only during a full screen mode.
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2.8 I-Backup (Quick Backup During Playback)
Press [floppy Icon) and Connect an appropriate USB flash drive and press [SCAN] button to get the system to recognize the
device before archiving. Necessary file size will be shown before burning.
Users can ch eck th e [ AUTO PLA YER] box to include the viewer file. This function allows the user to play the video clip without
having to install the software on the computer . Otherwise, the file backup format will be in the Manufacturer’s Proprietary Format
(PSF). ACS (Advance Client Software) Backup Player is required.
Once the backup completed press [OK] or [Enter]
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The [HELP] button will help you understand how to setup several important settings. For example, if you need help on
how to use the Backup function, click [HELP] button at the right bottom of the [BACKUP] menu.
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2.9 Search Recording Image
2.9.1 Date/Time Search
Select [Date/Time] in Setup Menu to search for a certain file within the recorded video data.
The calendar displays dates with recorded video data in RED color. Click one of the desired dates in Red. Then, 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 that user wants to
search by dragging the mouse. As the vertical line is moving back and forth, user can see that the clock is changing
simultaneously. Move the vertical line to the time you wish to play . Click [PLAY] button to play the selected video data.
The colors of the time bar are different, depending on the recording mode.
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NO Color No Recording
The DVR does not record, even though user sets a MODE of recording in [RECORD SETUP] tab.
RED Color
Panic Recording
YELLOW Color
Continuous Recording
The DVR records all the time for the set camera(s).
GREEN Color
Motion Detection Recording
The DVR only records when it detects motion.
Users can also set motion record configuration in the [MOTION ALARM] tab.
If user sets the [MOTION ALARM] tab to [OFF] and sets the [SCHEDULE] tab to [MOTION], the
system will record when motion is detected but not activated.
ORANGE Color
Sensor Activated Recording
The system records when a sensor is triggered only during the dwell time as set in [SENSOR] of
the [DEVICE] menu.
If user sets [SENSOR] tab to [OFF] and sets [SCHEDULE] tab to [SENSOR], the system will not
record even though a sensor is triggered.
SKY BLUE Color
C + M (Continuous + Motion Detection) Recording
The DVR records continuously but will switch to the motion configuration specified in the [MOTION
ALARM] tab of the [DEVICE] menu, if motion is detected within the motion area. The sys tem will
also send a Motion Event Message to the Advanced Client Software over the network.
If user sets [MOTION ALARM] tab to [OFF] and sets [C + M] in the [SCHEDULE] tab, the system
will always record as Continuous Recording even though the DVR detects a motion within the
motion area.
DARK ORANGE Color
C + S (Continuous + Sensor Activated) Recording
The DVR records continuously but will switch to the sensor configuration defined in the [SENSOR]
tab of the [DEVICE] menu, if a sensor is triggered during dwell time. The system will also send a
Sensor Event Message to the Advanced Client Software over the network.
If user sets [SENSOR] tab to [OFF] and sets [C + S] in the [SCHEDULE] tab, the system will record
as Continuous Recording even though a sensor is triggered.
PINK Color
M + S (Motion Detection + Sensor Activated) Recording
The DVR records when motion is detected or when a sensor is triggered according to the [DEVICE]
menu settings.
If user sets the [MOTION] and [SENSOR] tab of the [DEVICE] menu to [OFF], the DVR will neither
record nor notify the Advanced Client Software or Central Management System.
PURPLE Color
C + M + S (Continuous + Motion Detection + Sensor Activated) Recording
The system records continuously but will sw itch to the motion configuration when motion is
detected or the sensor configuration when a sensor is triggered.
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Dark Blue Color
A Dark Blue Color in the Search Bar during playback mode indicates data recorded during DST (Daylight Savings Time).
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2.9.2 First Data
Go to the first screen of the recorded videos. This is the oldest recorded video.
2.9.3 Last Data
Go to the last screen of the recorded video. This is the most recent recorded video.
2.9.4 Event Log
The Event Log Search finds particular events, quickly and easily.
Click button to playback the selected event data.
Copy the event list to a U SB mem ory d evic e in text file for mat. Insert the USB Memory Stick into the USB Port. Press [SCAN]
button to de tect th e US B stick and then press [EXPORT] to copy the log information to the media.
T o see a particular event, click the arrow buttons on the Front Panel or Remote Controller to the desired time range.
The following are the categories indicated on the Event Viewer .
1. Alarm by Sensor
2. Alarm by Motion
3. Alarm by Video Loss
4. Alarm by HDD Full
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If the Alarm does not activate even after the alarm input setting has been made, check the alarm
connection port of the DVR rear panel.
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2.9.5 System Log
The System Log Search finds particular system log information, quickly and easily .
User can copy this event list to USB memory device in text file format.
Once export is completed, the user can find a folder titled with the exported date created in the USB thum b d r iv e .
There is [system.log] file stored in the folder.
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The following are the categories indicated on the system log viewer.
1. Log by System
2. Log by Setup
3. Log by Network
2.9.6
2.9.7 Bookmark
Go to the bookmark list to search the recorded video data in the bookmark list. Users can make their own bookmark list
simply by clicking button during playback. When you do bookmark search, you can easily playback the bookmarked
video by clicking button located right next to the list.
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Each page of the [System Log] and [Event Log] Window displays 20 logs. User can view the next set of logs on another
page by clicking the arrow icons.
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User can press [SEARCH] button on the front panel to get the [BOOKMARK SEARCH] pop-up menu as
shown above. Use the front panel key buttons to control this menu.
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2.10 DST Setting and Screen Saver
DST starts at 2:00 local time on 2nd Sunday of March, and ends at 2:00 DST on 1st Sunday of November.
During DST (Daylight Saving Time), the DVR time clock adjusts to the regional time zone. The clock will shift by one hour after
the DST settings start and will delay by one hour after DST fi ni s he s.
T o make DST setting on the DVR, go to the menu [SYSTEM > SYSTEM INFO] and click [DATE/TIME]. User can setup DST
“Begin & End” time aft er che cking [USE DST] box.
When you return to search mode, you can clearly see there is no data in all channels for one hour, since the clock jumps from
2:00 to 3:00.
The clock jumps backward to 1:00 standard time on 1
st
Sunday of November.
When DST finishes, there will be an hour of overlapped video. A Blue color indicates the overlapped video in the Search Bar
during playback mode.
When user clicks on the overlapped video data, a message titled [Recorded Video Selection] will pop up. The user can then
select whether to play DST Data or Non-DST Data. Click [OK] to play DST image. Click [CANCEL] to play Non-DST image.
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[DST Image]
[Non-DST Image]
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T o set a screensaver on the DVR, go to the menu [SYST EM > SYSTEM INFO] and click [SCREEN SA VER] to get the Screen Save
window as shown below. Users can select [CRT] and/or [VGA] by checking the boxes. Users can set the WAITING TIME for
when the monitor will automatically turn off.
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WAITING TIME: Users can select the [WAITING TIME] from NONE,1,2,3,4,5,6 ,7,8,9,10,20,30,40,50, and up to 60
MIN. The screen saver will not work when either WAITING TIME is set to “NONE” or both SPOT and VGA checkbox are
unchecked. Screen saver may not work, during system upgrade, HDD fo rmat , or data backup process. The system
continues to record while the monitor is turned off.
When it comes to the [AUTO LOGOFF] setting, refer to the USER setting.
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3 SETTING
General setting structure consists of System, Device, Record, Network, Backup, and Quick Setup as shown below.
[SYSTEM] [DEVICE]
[RECORD] [NETWORK]
[BACKUP] [QUICK SETUP]
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Main Menu Sub Menu
SYSTEM
SYSTEM INFO
USER
EXPORT/IMPORT
HDD
FACTORY DEFAULT
DEVICE
CAMERA
AUDIO
SENSOR
MOTION ALARM
EXTRA ALARM
PTZ
RECORD
RECORD SETUP
PANIC RECORD
SCHEDULE
HOLIDAY
NETWORK
NETWORK
DDNS
NOTIFICATION
BACKUP MANUAL BACKUP
QUICK SE TUP QUICK SETUP
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3.1 System
The Menu button is selected by clicking [TOOL] on the menu bar or clicking the right mouse button.
Users can move mouse pointer from [SYSTEM] to [QUICK SETUP] to instantly look around the sub-menus on the menu screen.
Using the left mouse button, the user can select a desired category for editing.
3.1.1 System Info
[Date/Time] / [VGA Resolution] / [Language] / [IR Remote Id] / [firmware Upgrade] / [Video Signal format] / [IP Address]
[Mac Address] / [Keyboard controller Id] / [Keyboard Type] / [Baud rate] / [K eyboard Beep option] / [NTP] (Network Time
Protocol) / [Display] / [Screen Saver] / [Default]
Mac address is a unique network identification number for each system.
NTSC/PAL is automatic; make sure the cameras are connected to the DVR before turning the power on of the DVR.
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There are two types of TIME SYNC MODE.
1) S erver Mode
The operating DV R is set as a Time Sync Serv er, which can synchronize the time clock o f another DVR(s) connected
er the same network environment.
2) Client Mode
CS), or Central Management System (CMS), as a Time Sync Server in [SYNC SERVER]
; and then its time clock is
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Remote ID:
The Remote ID should match the ID of the IR Remote Controller in order for the remote to function.
Keyboard ID:
The Keyboard ID should match the selected DVR on the keyboard. In addition, the baud r at e and Keyboard
should match the selected keyboard controller.
Upgrade:
Users can easily upgrade the DVR via DVD, CD, USB, or FTP Server .
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How to upgrade system firmware by using USB memory stick
1) Insert the U SB th um b -drive formatted by FAT32 in any USB port of DVR (compatible with USB 2.0).
2) Press the [SCAN] button and the brand or model name of the USB will display on the [DEVICE] field.
3) Click [OK] to confirm.
How to upgrade system firmware by using FTP server
1) Select FTP in t h e drop -down list and type the given FTP server IP address in the [HOST ADDRESS] field. There
is no default username and password. The FTP server address is subject to change without prior notice.
2) Click [CHECK] button. DVR will detect the latest Firmware version from the FTP server. If there is a new
firmware, DVR will ask if you want to upgrade it or not.
3) Click [OK] to confirm it and then click [START] to start upgrading.
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Click the [DISPLAY] button to set Status Display Time Out, Setup Menu Time Out, Sequence Mode Interval, PIP Interval, Spot
Monitor Interval, and Transparency.
[TRANSPARENCY] is the transparency level of the menu screen. 0% means no transparency at all.
You may hide or unhide Live or Playback Status Display by checking the box.
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It is recommended to format the HDD after finishing the fir mware upgrade because the data recorded by previous
firmware may cause malfunction of DVR due to the difference in format.
It is possible to send the system firmware back to factory default. This may be useful if some of the functions do not
work properly after a firmware upgrade. It is highly recommended to check all functions and menus after a firmware
upgrade for proper layout and performance.
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DVRs support the following video resolutions: 800x600, 1024x768, 1280x1024, 1280x720, and more.
User must set the proper resolution according to the monitor resolution.
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3.1.2 User
“Admin” with no factory default password is always the main user of the DVR. Admin should change the password of the DVR for
extra security.
Admin can ad d ne w use rs wit h di ffere nt p ermi ssio n lev els in a reas of Funct ion , Men u Acc es s, and Live & Pla yba ck.
[FUNCTION] consists of Search, PTZ, Backup, and Playback.
[MENU ACCESS] cons ists of System, Device, Record, Network, Backup, and Quick Setup.
[LIVE & PLAYBACK] consists of the different camera channels.
The DVR can be set so user does not lock or require login.
If user checks [ON BOOT], DVR will not ask for an ID and Password input when the system reboots.
If user sets a time for [AUTO LOGOUT], the DVR will automatically go to the live display mode. T o control the DVR again, user
has to input the ID and Password.
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Each DVR can have up to 9 users, including the Administrator.
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3.1.3 Export/Import
Users can copy and paste the system configuration values in this menu.
[EXPORT] enables user to copy the settings for the DVR to any USB memory devices.
[IMPORT] enables user to recall the settings saved from other systems using CD/DVD/USB memory devices. During the import
process, make sure that the firmware version of source DVR is the same as the destination DVR.
Select [EXPORT] or [IMPORT] option. Select which system configuration values to export/import. Click [SCAN] to find a device
connected to the system and click [START] to begin the process.
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3.1.4 HDD
[HDD] tab displays the HDD information. SAT A HDD is used for the VMAX.
HDD Full
: When HDD is full, the DVR can overwrite old data or stop recording. Check [OVERWRITE] or [REC STOP].
HDD Clear
: This button is used to format a new HDD or an existing HDD. Check the box next to the DVR you wish to format and
click [HDD Clear] button.
The maximum number of built-in HDD units varies across DVR models.*
Health: Click the [CHECK] button below Health to view the [Health Check] window. [Health Check] displays the model, size,
temperature, and lifetime of the HDD.
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If system resources are busy with task, such as making a network connection or performing video playback during the format
process, the format may fail. If the format fails, reboot the system resources and then try to format again.
[Format Completed]
3.1.5 Factory Default
With an authorized password, users can get the system back to factory default configuration.
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1) Formatting may take around 2 minutes for 250GB, 3 minutes for 500G B, or 4 minutes for 750GB.
2) The system always reserves a maximum of 5GB of space in each built-in HDD to uti liz e
The memory for archiving effectively
.
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Once the user clicks the [START] button and enters the admin password, all the configuration values made by the user
l be deleted. The system settings will be sent to factory defaults, but the recorded video data will not be erased.
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3.2 Device
The [DEVICE] button consists of the following submenus: Camera, Audio, Sensor, Motion Alarm, Extra Alarm, and PTZ.
3.2.1 Camera
The [CAMERA] tab enables user to change camera settings. Users can change Title, Covert, Brightness, Contrast, Color ,
Sensitivity , Audio Mapping, and Motion Area Setting for each camera.
Covert: This function, also called “hidden camera, ” hides camera display and playback as if there were no camera recording.
Covert applies to both Live and Playback View.
The default motion area setup is the entire camera area.
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3.2.2 Audio
Users can sel ect the audio input and out put during live displ ay and mat ch the audio in put to a desi gnated cha nnel. (Please refer
to Section 4.3.1 Camera Record for more details.
User can raise or drop the volume by using the volume control panel.
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User can listen to the audio on both live display and playback mode depending on the setting. In addition, user can listen
to the audio for both live display and playback mode through the network using Advanced Client Software (ACS), Central
Management System (CMS), and/or Internet Ex plorer web browser.
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3.2.3 Sensor
• Type: Select from [OFF], [N.O], and [N.C].
• Cam: Select the associated camera.
• Notify: Click the down arrow button below Notify to select how to be alerted when a sensor is activated or a motion
is triggered. The system can generate a buzzer sound and/or popup the screen of the camera in alarm.
• Preset: User can select which camera to move to a specific preset position, when a sensor is triggered. User should
setup the preset position. Look at PTZ Menu 4.2.6 for details.
Multi-preset can be set with a single PTZ camera, so users can cover a multi-preset zone with a single PTZ camera.
• Relay: Turn on or turn off the Relay Output.
• TTL: Turn on or turn off the TTL.
• Dwell Time: Se t the time of recording when a sensor is activated. During the Dwell Time, ca meras will record
according to the frame and alarm (relay) output set. The recording stops, and alarm output turns off when the dwell
time elapses.
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Relay contact can handle up to 24V/1A of other devices. If connected to a ci rcuit that is
Over 24V/1A, the system may experience problems.
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[SENSOR] here means the alarm connected to the DVR, which is triggered by physical sensor input.
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If the sensor does not operate properly, check the setting of the sensor type (N/O or N/C).
The alarm might not function if the actual connecting sensor type and the sensor type in the system setting are
inconsistent.
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[CAMERA POP-UP] means that multi-screen live video mode will be switched automa tically t o single chann el mode, when
an alarm is triggered. This single channel video will be the channel triggered by alarm.
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3.2.4 Motion Alarm
[MOTION ALARM] records only when DVR S/W triggers motion detection within the defin ed mot ion area .
If user sets Intensive to [ON], the DVR records at the maximum recording speed upon motion detection. Video will record for
the selected post-alarm dwell time, and pre-alarm video will record for the specified time. The selected sensor-out channel sends
an alarm signal.
Copy Settings: Upon pressing [COPY SETTINGS] button, the [COPY SETINGS] window will appear. Use this function to copy the
settings of a single camera to the other cameras. Select the camera to copy from, the properties you would like to copy and the
sensor numbers to apply the settings to. Click [OK] button.
3.2.5 Extra A larm
SMART is an alarm signal triggered when the HDD is about to be out of operation. SMART Alarm is created by the HDD and is
captured by the DVR. If the HDD does not create this alarm, then the DVR cannot capture and output the signal.
Users can set the percentage for HDD Usage. When Usage is set to 50%, DVR will notify the user with a camera popup or a
beep sound when the HDD is 50% full.
NOTE
[Motion Alarm] here means alarm triggered by motion detection set by motion menu of DVR.
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3.2.6 PTZ
Full control of PTZ cameras is available in this menu.
Please refer to Section 3.3 PTZ Operation for details.
• PTZ Menu (Depending on the model of PTZ camera): If selected, the OSD menu of PTZ camera is imported and shown on
the DVR monitor allowing the user to control the full PTZ settings.
• Preset: 1 to 255 Presets are supported.
• Protocol: Select the proper protocol of the connected PTZ camera.
• Address: Set the PTZ driver address of the connected camera.
• Baud rate: Select baud rate level from 1,200bps up to 115,200bps.
• Check the below items for proper PTZ operation.
1 Check if the protocol of the connected PTZ camera is correct.
2 Check if the communication settings, including the baud rate, of the connected PTZ camera are in accordance with
the assigned value for that PTZ protocol.
3 Check if the address of the connected PTZ camera is correct.
4 Check if the wiring to the PTZ controllers is correct.
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How to Setup PTZ Camera with Pelco-D Protocol (example)
1 Make sure the serial communication with the PTZ camera is through the RS-485 port.
2 Select [PELCO-D] at the protocol list, and set the address.
3 Select Baud Rate to be the same as the PTZ camera.
4 Click the [SAVE] button to confirm this configuration.
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3.3 Record
Configure various record settings such as Continuous, Event, and Panic for each individual camera channel in the Record Setup
Menu. Network Stream settings are configured independently from the record settings in this menu as well. Therefore, the user
can optimize the bandwidth used by configuring the resolution, FPS, and image quality separately.
There are four sub menus in the RECORD menu—Record Setup, Panic Record, Schedule, and Holiday.
3.3.1 Record Setup
Configure record settings such as Resolution, FPS, Quality, Pre/Post Alarm, and Record Type for Normal Recording (Continuous)
and Event Recording (Alarm or Motion). Configure for each channel or use the [COPY SETTINGS] button to apply the same
settings to all cameras.
First, select the Record [Mode] for the camera channel.
Record Mode “C” (Continuous) disables Event Recording, and the DVR uses the settings for Continuous Recording.
[Continuous Record Setting]
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Record Mode “M” (Motion Detection) or “S” (Sensor/Alarm) uses the Event Recording Settings only.
[Event Record Setting]
Record Mode “C+M” (Continuous + Motion), “C+S” (Continuous + Sensor), or “C+M+S” (Continuous + Motion + Sensor)
simultaneously engages both Continuous and Event Recording Settings. DVR records with continuous
record settings, but when there is an event (Motion, Sensor, and Alarm), the DVR records with the Event
Record Settings.
Select “Off” as the Mode to disable a specific camera from recording.
Select the record Resolution for each camera channel. The Resolution is applied to both Continuous and Event
Record Settings.
[
Resolution Setup]
[Resolution] is the required number of horizontal and vertical pixels in a frame (horizontal pixels x vertical pixels). Select from the
options: 352×240/288, 720×240/28 8, and 720×480/57 6. Def ault is 352×240/2 88. Picture quality gets better , as the resolution
increases.
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[FPS and Quality Setup]
Select the FPS (Frames Per Second) for each camera channel. The system automatically calculates [Remaining FPS] that users
can use.
Quality influences the “byte size per image.” When Quality is [Low], both image quality and size is lower. When Quality is [High],
both image quality and size is higher . Consider the necessary recording period, the importance of each camera image, and the
quality of the an alog sign al w hen set tin g th e re cor din g qualit y.
Check the [Advanced] box for a more detailed record setup for each camera channel. When the box is checked, [SCHEDULE 1]
and [SCHEDULE 2] buttons appears.
The buttons are simply for two [Record Setup] pages. This enables user to set a combination of two schedules.
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The maximum number of FPS is 480(400)FPS for the DVR. If the recording setting exceeds the limit while users s etup the
Resolution and FPS, the popu p message “Please check FPS setting.” will appear. Please setup the resolution and FPS again
based on the “Remaining FPS”.
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COPY SETTINGS
Upon pressing [COPY SETTINGS] button, [COPY SETTINGS] window will appear. In this window, select the camera t he u ser
wants to copy from. Select or deselect th e pr opert i es—Resolution, FPS, Quality, Pre Alarm, Post Alarm, and Type—to copy.
Select the camera channels to apply the settings to.
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The storage capacity for the same image can be different depending on the resoluti on. 720x240/288 (2CIF) is twice the size
of 352x240/288 (CIF) and takes twic e the amount of st orage capa city. When high resolution is selec ted for the same peri od,
the high resolution takes up more storage, and its storage period can be shorter on the same hard disk capacity.
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For the same resolution, frame per byte size will vary according to various reasons, such as the recorded picture quality
setting, movement , complexi t y of the image, an d noise. T herefor e, the tot al recordin g per iod will diff er greatly according to
the specific image c onditions.
• 352×240/288 : Standard Quality Standard 1~5KB
• 720×240/288 : Standard Quality Standard 5~10KB
• 720×480/576 : Standard Quality Standard 10~20KB
Quality by 40(low), 60(standard), 80(high), and 100(highest) makes frame size different by around 30% in each level.
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Configure the Network Stream Settings independently from the Record Settings.
Click [LIVE STREAM] button. [LIVE STREAM] window will now appear, as shown below.
[LIVE STREAM] enables users to optimize data transmitted over the network by configuring the Resolution, FPS, and Quality
without affecting the Record Settings.
Users also have the option to configure Panic Record settings. The Panic Record Setting is intended to be used under emergency.
T o use Panic Record, press the [INSTANT RECORD] button on the frontal keypad or click the button from the control
panel in live mode. For this record type, it is recommended to use maximum resolution, FPS, and quality.
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3.3.2 Schedule
Set the Recording Schedule. All Schedules is marked for recording as factory default. To cancel recording for a specific time,
select [CLEAR] button and click or drag the specific date/time.
When Advanced Setting is select [SCHEDULE 1], [SCHEDULE 2], or [ALL] button and click the specific date/time.
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3.3.3 Holiday
Click [HOLI DAY] tab to assign holiday s. As sign a uniq ue s ched ule f or ho lida ys in the [SCH EDUL E] t ab.
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3.4 Network
3.4.1 Network
The DVR has a built -in web server.
• Network Type: Select network type. Select LAN for fixed (Static) IP or DHCP for dynamic IP.
If you select DHCP, click [IP DETECT] b ut ton to detec t the network information.
• Subnet Mask: Clarifies the subnet that the system belongs to. Standard address is [255.255.255.0]. For more information,
please consult your network administrator or your internet service provider.
• Gateway: The IP address of the network router or gateway server . The gateway is required in order to connect throu gh th e
external router from the remote. For more information, please consult your network administrator or your internet provider.
• DNS Server: There are two DNS Server settings, one for the Preferred DNS and one for the Alternative DNS. T o use the
internet, enter the IP address of the Domain Name Server (DNS) Server . Y o ur internet service provider provides this.
• [TCP-IP/Mobile Port] “Default is 9010”when connecting locally or remotely using Pc; Mac; or Mobile 3G or higher .
• Web Port: “Default is 80” when connecting using the Web Browser .
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[TCP/IP Port/Mobile Port], and [Web Port] should all be different from each other.
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• UPnP (Universal Plug and Play): UPnP stands for Universal Plug and Play, which indicates a universal protocol for
widespread plug-and-play devices to ease the network implementation. When the PC and DVR have t he UPnP ins talled, the
PC automatically begins to recognize the DVR in the same local area network. This way PC can directly connect to the DVR
by clicking on the icon representing the DVR in [My Network Places] folder. The first five characters of the detected DVR
filename is the firmware version.
Double click on the desired icon. The icon will open an internet explorer browser that connects to the DVR as shown below.
Please type in your User ID and Password and click [LOGIN] button. T o connect to the DVR, click [CONNECT] button.
Default Login is “
admin” and the password box blank.
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• Auto Private IP Setup (NAT Tr aversal): The UPnP NAT T r aversal function will help to setup the DVR to conn ect to the internet via
a router .
When a PC connects to a DVR that is not in the same local area network, a real IPO Address and corresponding Port Number is
required. However , if the DVR is behind a router, the PC and DVR will communicate through the router . To view images from the
DVR on your PC, the router will need to setup Port Mapping (Port Forwarding).
When UPnP NAT Traversal Function is enabled, the DVR will set the router automatically . To do this, check the [AUTO IP (NAT
TRAVERSAL)] box in the [UPnP] Menu.
3.4.2 DDNS
To use DDNS check [USE DDNS] box and input the following information.
[DDNS Server] is dwddns.Net or dyndns.com. ([dwddns.Net] is recommended)
[TCP/IP Port] Default is “80”
[DVR Name] can be the business name or location and press Start to make sure the DVR Name is available.
To connect using the web browser type
http://dvrname.dwddns.net
[ID] and Password is required when using dyndns.com
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The system transfers video images at real-time over the network even during no record.
For example, user can monitor live video even when motion has not occurred during motion detection mode.
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If there is no physical network connection, it may take a few min u t es for the system to start working, since the network
configuration in DHCP mode and the DHCP connection cannot be made.
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The maximum number of simultaneous connection is 10 users for each DVR using PC or Mac and 5 us ers
using Mobile devices.
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-Technical Tips-
1. If your DW-VMAX is connected behind the router be sure to login to your router to
open TCP/IP:port,Mobile:Port;Web: port and forward them to the DVR IP address
2. If the [DNS SERVER] IP address is using an internal IP(Example:192.168.0.2 or
10.10.10.2),
3. DDNS registration information m ight be blocked, due to Router setting error or net work
security reasons in DHCP setting. Therefore, using a public DNS is recommended instead
of using an internal IP.
4. You may ask your internet service provider to get DNS server IP address. –OR-
5. Pick and use one of the following DNS server list.
http://www.dnsserverlist.org –OR-
6. Just try one of following Public DNS Server IP:
168.126.63.1 / 168.126.63.2 / 203.248.2 / 164.124.101.2
7. Go to NETWORK DDNS TCP/IP Port.
8. You can use one of two ports ‘80’ or ‘8245’. (Default is 80)
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To use DDNS make sure the DNS 1 and 2 IP address is correct.
The standard DDNS domain name is [dwddns.net], and users can switch to [dyndns.com] in the drop-down list.
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out if the DVR name is duplicated or available.
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3.4.3 Notification
• Remote Notify: The system can notify an alarm message to the IP address of ACS (Advanced Client Soft w are) over the
network.
Choose from a selection of different kinds of alarms by pressing [ADD] button. Sensor, Motion Detection, Disk Full, Admin
PW Changed, Video Loss, and Power On/Off . generate alarms
• E-Mail Notify: The system can send notification to an Email address, Advanced Client Software, or Central Management
Software over the networ k.
Choose from a selection of different kinds of alarms by pressing [ADD] button. Sensor , Motion Detection, Disk Full, Admin
PW Changed, Video Loss, and Power On/Off. Can generate alarms by checking [USE TLS], users can use a public email
address such as Yahoo, Google, Hotmail accounts. Type DVR name in the [DVR Name] box. The DVR Name will appear in
the email so that users can recognize which DVR sent the e-mail.
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Configuration’s first priority is always given to [RECORD SETUP] of the [RECORD] menu. Thus, [RECORD SETUP] needs
to be set, for the system to send alarm message or email notifications.
If user sets “Continuous” for [SCHEDULE] of the [RECORD] menu and checks the [ALL] box in [NOTIFCATION], e system
will not send alarm messages. [SCHEDULE] has to be set as “C+M”, “M+S”, or C+M+S”, for [NOTIFICAION] to work
properly.
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3.5 Backup
3.5.1 Manual Backup
Users can archive a video clip recorded for a certain period on a selected channel or channels as shown below.
Connect an appropriate USB flash drive and press [SCAN] button to get the system to recognize the device before archiving.
Necessary file size will be shown before burning.
Users can check the [AUTO PLAYER] box to include the viewer file. This function allows the user to play the video clip without
having to install the software on the computer. Otherwise, the file backu p format will be in the Manufacturer’s Proprietary Format
(PSF). ACS (Advance Client Software) Backup Player is required.
NOTE
For proper backup, backup device shall be a well-known major formatted by FAT/FAT32.
CAUTION
DVD-R/+R is supported, but DVD-RW/+RW are generally not supported.
Check the compatible media list provided by ODD driver manufacturer.
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Click the [CALCULATE] button to learn the backup file size before executing backup.
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Easily backup video with [QUICK BACKUP] during video playback. Refer to section 3.5 for details.
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Rename the backup file name and set a password before starting backup process for security purposes. User will
need to input the password to playback the file.
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3.5.2 ACS (Adv ance Clien t So f tware)Backup Player
If [AUTO PLAYER] is checked, there will be a single file after archiving.
Double-click the backup file to open the video data file. If the backup file does not have Auto Player, double-click
[BackupPlayer.exe] file in the folder titled with the date to open the video data file in PSF format.
To play video, user can drag the PSF file and drop it in an empty screen of Backup Player as shown in the picture below.
Alternatively, click the [OPEN] button located on the top of the Backup Player .
If the user inserts USB memory stick or CD media that has the Video data file, the Backup Player will automatically begin playing
the files, sta rtin g with the fir st data file locat ed in the d evic e.
Use the icons located on top of the player window to capture and print an image, zoom out, make an AF file format, open a file,
or change the number of displays on the screen.
NOTE
User can play the backup video clips with Advanced Client Software or Central Management System.
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3.6 Quick Setup
[QUICK SETUP] enables easy setup for recording resolution, recording speed by frame, recording mode, and recording periods.
The system will follow the configurations for [QUICK SETUP] regardless of configurations set in other menus. Do not check [USE
QUICK STEUP], if you want to use full system configuration defined in other menus.
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Deactivate [QUICK SETUP] to use the configuration from the other menus.
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4 WEB SURVEILLANCE
The DVR has a built -in web server.
With an ordinary web-browser over the network, users can stay connected to the system for monitoring, playback, or remote
configuration without an Advanced Client Software (ACS).
4.1 Web Login
Indicate the Web Port in the Router; then, input the correct IP address into the web browser . Download Active-X file if needed.
The login page will be visible after you download Active-X.
Default User ID is “admin”, and there is no default password.
4.2 Web Configuration
Main Menu Sub Menu
SYSTEM
SYSTEM INFO
USER
HDD
DEFAULT
DEVICE
CAMERA
AUDIO
SENSOR
MOTION ALARM
EXTRA ALARM
RECORD
RECORD SETUP
PANIC SETUP
SCHEDULE
NETWORK
NETWORK
DDNS
NOTIFICATION
QUICK SETUP QUICK SETUP
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After logging in with the correct User ID and password, user can make various configuration changes in the Web Configuration
window seen below. The Web Configu ration Menu is only available to the administrator (admin) account.
[SYSTEM] [DEVICE]
[RECORD] [NETWORK]
[QUICK SETUP]
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This DVR has its own bu ilt-in web server.
This Web CGI Screen is supported directly from the built-in web server of the DVR, regardless of Internet connection.
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[SYSTEM REBOOT] enables you to reboot the system without an y changes to the setup.
When the network is disconnected due to abnormal operation of the system, user can use this function and try to
reconnect. However, the IP number assigned to the system can change due to the DHCP mode..
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4.3 Web Monitoring
The Active-X file from the DVR has to be installed to the workstation PC to monitor live video.
Click [INSTALL] button.
Click [NEXT] button to continue setup. When setup is complete, click [FINISH] button.
Click [CONNECT] button located on the top left corner to connect to the DVR.
Monitor live video in 1, 4 screen modes. To view a single channel in full-screen, position the mouse cursor on the live video
screen you wish to maximize and double-click on the left mouse button.
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NOTE
The image resolution of the live view in the web browser is transferred from the DVR.
(Live image over the web browser depends on the [LIVE STREAM] Value on record mode of DVR .)
Refer to 4.3.1 Record Setup for details.
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If IE Web Browser does not properly display live image due to network traffic jam or narrow bandwidth, close and
re-open the IE Web Browser.
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4.4 Web Playback
Remotely playback the DVR images by marking the [SEARCH] box on the top left corner of the Web Browser. Click [CONNECT]
button to connect to the DVR.
• Time Search: Select the date and time on Time Search, located at the center left of the window . Click button.
• Playback: Play/Pause is toggled, and playback speed is displayed on the white box.
• DST: Check [DST] box to play overlapped videos during D ST (D ayli ght Sav ing Time) perio d.
Refer to 3.7 DST Setting and Image Playback for details.
• Search Bar: Move the blue vertical line to the time that user wants to search.
The colors of the time bar are different according to the type of recording mode. Refer to 4.3.2 for details on the different
modes and colors.
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Chapter 2
ACS CLIENT SOFTWARE USER MANUAL
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5 ACS (ADVANCE CLIENT SOFTWARE) USER GUIDE
5.1 Recommended PC Requirements
Recommended PC Requirements
OS Windows XP, Vista, 7
CPU Pentium Dual Core 1.8GHz or higher
VGA 1024*768, 256MB Supporting DirectX
RAM 1GB
HDD 20MB for installation, 10GB for Remote Backup
Minimum PC Requirement
OS Windows XP, Vista
CPU Pentium 4, 2GHz
VGA 1024*768, 64MB 24Bit Color Graphic Card
RAM 1GB
HDD 20MB Free Space
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5.2 Install
Run [Advanced Client Software Setup.exe] on CD. Then, a Setup Window will appear as below.
Press [BROWSE…] button if you want to install the program into a different directory. Click [NEXT] button.
Press [BROWSE…] button if you want to place the shortcuts into a different folder. Click [NEXT] button.
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Press the [NEXT] button to move to the next screen. To create a desktop icon, check [CREATE A DESKTOP ICON] box.
Press the [INSTALL] button to move to the next screen and begin installation.
When the installation is complete, the following message appears.
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5.3 Uninstall
To uninstall ACS, press [Uninstall ACS] from Start Menu.
Account Manager will appear in Windows7 or Windows Vista.
Press [YES] to begin uninstalling. The window below appears.
When the un-installation is complete, the following message appears.
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5.4 Basic Operation
Click on icon on Desktop or click on [ACS] link in the start menu.
5.4.1 Login
Administrator is the highest level of authority for the operation of ACS (Advanced Client Software).
Default ID and Password for Administrator
- Us er ID : ad min istrator
- Password box is blank
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5.4.2 Screen Layout
No. Item
Description
1 ACS Toolbar
ACS Setting, Live Mode, Search, Disconnect, Image Save, Video Save, Screen Mode
Remote Setup
2
Sites (DVRs)
List Panel
Registered and configured DVR Site list
3 PTZ Panel PTZ Camera Control in Live Mode
4 Calendar Panel Search by Time and Date
5 Search Panel
Search mode displays the Recorded Information.
Control the speed of Playback and Audio.
6 Display Panel Transmitted camera images display.
7 Event List Panel Event List Panel Update
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5.4.3 Tool Bar
No. Icon Description
1 ACS Setup Option Setup for ACS (Advanced Client Software)
2 Live Connect and Display Live channels from selected DVR
3 Search Connect and Display Recorded channels f rom selected DVR
4 Disconnect Disconnect a Selected Channel
5 Disconnect All Disconnect All Channels
6 Image Save the Selected Image
7 Movie Save the Selected Video in ASF format.
8 Print Print Still image
9 Split Channel Display Mode 1 – 4 – 9 - 16
10 Full Full-Screen Mode (Will hide the tool bar)
11 Time/Event Toggle Between Search Panel and Event List Panel
12 Remote Setup DVR Remote configuration
13 Window Control Minimize, Maximize, & Exit ACS (Advanced Client Software)
5.4.4 Site List Panel
The Site List Panel of registered DVR. To make a connection select the DVR site and Drag & Drop the site or camera to the
camera display panel, select Live or Search mode.
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5.4.5 PTZ Control Panel
PTZ Camera Control in Live Mode
No. Button
Description
1 Directional Arrows Move PTZ Cameras in 8 directions.
2 ZOOM Zoom In (+) & Zoom Out (-)
3 FOCUS Focus I n (+) & Focus Out (-)
4 Virtual PTZ Click button to use mouse to control PTZ cameras.
5 PTZ Speed The control bar can operate PTZ moving speed.
6 PRESET Select Preset
7
Go to the Preset location.
5.4.6 Calendar Panel
Calendar Panel is only available in search mode.
• The date is emphasized in red if record dat a exi st.
• Should be pressed to start playback from the selected time.
• If DST is enabled, the earlier of the overlapped video will play first.
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5.4.7 Search Panel
Search Panel is only available in search mode.
• The Search Panel shows the recorded data for each channel. Record Mode is distinguished by color.
No Record White
Continuous (Yellow)
Panic (Red)
Alarm (Orange)
Motion (Green)
• In the Search Panel, click the time or move the vertical blue bar to the time you want to playback. For a more precise
search, double-click the time that you want to jump into. Detailed search is available on a 2-Minute basis.
• Playback Control Panel
No. Button Description
1
Go to First
2
Forward Playback: Decrease the Speed / Reverse Play back : Increase the Speed
3
Reverse Playback
4
Pause
5
Forward Playback
6
Forward Playback: Increase the Speed / Reverse Playback: Decrease the Speed
7
Go to Last
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• Audio Control
(Audio On/Off): Turn On or Off for Audio channel.
Two-way Audio : Two-Audio between ACS and DVR.
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5.4.8 Display Channel
• Showing Live or Sear ch Mode
• In Live Mode, the text “Live” will be displayed in white, and the screen will be bordered in blue.
• In Search Mode, the text “Search” will be displayed in red, and the screen will be bordered in red.
• The selected channel will be bordered in yellow.
5.4.9 Event List Panel
• Lists the events from the DVR. Double-click the specific event to start playback.
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5.5 Advanced Operation
5.5.1 Event Search
Place the mouse cursor on the Site List Panel and click the right mouse button. A popup menu will appear.
Click [EVENT SEARCH].
Click the right button of the mouse to display the popup menu.
As shown to select:
Add DVR Site
Live
Search
Disconnect
Disconnect All
Event Sear ch
Remote Back up
Firmware update
Remote Setup for the DVR remote confi g uration
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No. Function Description
1 Connection Info Type in the DVR info to connect.
2 Progress Bar Shows the progress.
3 Calendar Search
Dates with events will be displayed in bold font. Click the date to start Event
Search.
4 Time Filter Select the Time for Event Search.
5 Event List Shows the list of events.
6 Time/Event Filter Select a specific channel or event type to narrow search.
7 Stop Stop Event Search.
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5.5.2 Remote Backup
Place the mouse cursor on the Site List Panel and click the right mouse button. A popup menu will appear.
Click [REMOTE B ACKUP].
No. Function Description
1 Connection Info Type in the DVR info to connect.
2 Recording Directory Select or change the backup directory.
3 Record Info Display the first and last record.
4 Backup Setting Backup time selection.
5 Channel Sele ct the channel for backup .
6 Progress Showing the backup progress.
7 Status Showing the operation status.
When the backup is complete, the popup below will appear.
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5.5.3 Firmware Upgrade
Place the mouse cursor on the Site List Panel and click the right mouse button. A popup menu will appear .
Click [FIRMWARE UPGRAD E].
No. Function Description
1 Connection Info Type in the DVR info to connect.
2 Firmware Directo ry Select the new firmware to upgrade.
3 DVR Info Display the DVR information and firmware version.
4 New Firmware Info Display the new firmware information.
5 Start Upgrade Start the upgrade.
6 Status Showing the status of the operation.
When the upgrade is complete, the popup will appear.
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5.6 ACS Setup
This is for DVR Registration, User , Display , and Other Options.
5.6.1 DVR Registration
Place the mouse cursor on the Site List Panel and click the right mouse button. A popup menu will appear. Select DVR
Registration
[ADD], [EDIT], or [REMOVE] DVR site information.
[Adding a New DVR Site]
Function Description
1 Name Type Site name or DVR name
2 IP Type Public IP Address or DDNS (DVR Name) of the DVR
3 Port Type the TCP/IP Port N umber. Default is 9010.
4 Web Port Type Web Port Number. Default is 80.
5 ID Type the DVR user Id (Default is admin)
6 Password Type the DVR password (Password box is blank by default)
7 Channel Type in the number of DVR Channels. For a 16Ch DVR, type “1-16”.
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T o modify and/or remove DVR information, click [Add] or [Remove] to amend DVR site
information.
After clicking [OK], the new DVR information will appear on the DVR Site List Panel.
5.6.2 Add / Edit / Remove ACS (Advance Client Software) User
User authority can be changed by Administrator account.
[User Authority Change]
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5.6.3 Display
Go here to setup [OSD].
Time Format Sync (DVR: ACS): This option synchronizes the DVR time format with ACS.
5.6.4 Event
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5.6.5 Misc.
Function Description
1 Recording Directory Select or change the directory for where your still images and videos are saved.
2 Event Type in the Event Port to receive the event list. 1025 ~ 60000 is recommended.
3 Language Select the ACS language.
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Chapter 3
MAC ACS CLIENT SOFTWARE USER MANUAL
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6 MAC ACS USER GUIDE
6.1 Mac Requirements
Recommended Mac Requirements
OS Mac OS X 10.6 (Snow Leopard)
CPU Built-in Intel CPU MAC
VGA Recommended More than 128MB
RAM Recommended More than 1GB
HDD 20MB Free Space
Minimum Mac Requirements
OS Mac OS X 10.5 (Leopard)
CPU Built-in Intel CPU MAC
VGA 64MB
RAM 512MB
HDD 20 MB Free Space
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6.2 Install
Run [MAC ACS.pkg] on CD, and the below setup menu will appear.
Select the HDD where you wish to install the program. Press the [CONTINUE] button to move to the next screen.
Press the [INSTALL] button to move to the next screen.
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Type in the password and Click [OK] to begin installation.
When the installation is complete, the following message will appear. Click [CLOSE] to close the window.
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6.3 Basic Operation
Click on [ACS] icon located in the Application Folder.
6.3.1 Screen Layout
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No. Item Description
1 Main Tool bar
Site Manager, Connect, Disconnect, Disconnect All, Print, JPG Export MOV Export, Screen
Display Mode
2 DVR List Panel Registered DVR Site List; Connect by Drag & Drop
3
Live or Search
Connect Panel
Click Live or Search Mode to connect to the sites.
4 PTZ Panel PTZ Camera Control in Live mode
5 Calendar Panel Search by Date and Time
6 Search Panel
Search mode displays recorded informatio n.
Control the speed of Playback and Audio.
7 Display Panel Transmitted camera images are displayed (live and playback).
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6.3.2 Main Toolbar
No. Button Description
1 Site Manager Register or delete DVR Site
2 Connect
Connect to a selected DVR site, listed on the DVR list panel.
Select Live or Search mode at Connect Mode Panel.
3 Disconnect Disconnect a selected channel.
4 Disconnect All Disconnect All Channels.
5 Print Print out still image.
6 JPG Export Save a selected image to the desktop in JPEG format.
7 MOV Export Save a selected video clip to the desktop in MOV format.
8 Split Channel Display Mode 1 – 4 – 9 - 16
6.3.3 Site List Panel
The Site List Panel shows the list of registered DVRs. To connect, select [Live] or [Search] mode in the Connection Mode
Panel and Drag & Drop to the display screen.
16 different channels can be monitored. Even a mixture of different connection modes can be m onito red.
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6.3.4 PTZ Panel
PTZ Camera Controls in Live Mode. PTZ Camera can be controlled if the channel is activated on PTZ operation.
No. Button Description
1 Navigation Keys Move PTZ Cameras in 8 directions.
2 ZOOM Zoom In (+) and Zoom Out (-)
3 FOCUS Focus I n (+) and Focus Out (-)
4 PRESET Select the preset location.
5
Go to the preset location.
6.3.5 Calendar Panel
Calendar Panel is only available in Search Mode.
• Dates with recorded data will be highlighted in blue with a white dot located below the number.
• When you click the recorded date on search mode, the system will detect the date automatically.
• [GO] button should be pressed to start playback from the selected date and time.
• If [DST] is enabled, the earlier of the overlapped videos will play first.
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6.3.6 Search Panel
Search Panel is only available in Search Mode.
• The Search Panel shows the recorded data for each channel.
• Record Mode is distinguished by color.
No Record Background Color
Continuous (Yellow Color)
Panic (Red Color)
Alarm (Orange C ol or )
Motion (Green Color)
• In the Search Panel, click the time or move the vertical blue bar to the time you want to playback.
• Playback Control Panel
No Button Description
1
Go to First
2
Forward Playback : Decrease the Speed / Reverse Playback : Increase the Speed
3
Reverse Playback
4
Pause
5
Forward Playback
6
Forward Playback : Increase the Speed / Reverse Playback : Decrease the Speed
7
Go 10 Seconds before the Last Data
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