Digital Watchdog VMAX960H CORE User Manual

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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 instructi ons and warnings in this manual.

Preparations before installation

To protect your DVR from damage and to optimize performance, be sure to keep the DVR away from dust, humidity, and
area with high voltage equipment such as refrigerator.

Do not install or place equipment in areas where the air vents can be obstructed, such as in tight enclosures or small utility
closet. Keeping the unit in a temperature-controlled room with ample regulated power is highly recommended. Do not
overload the wall outlet, as this can result in the risk of fire or electric shock.

Uninterruptible power devices such as UPS power surge protectors are recommended, and the DVR units must at least be
connected with UL, CUL, or CSA approved power surge protector. Avoid direct sun light and avoid heat.

FCC Information

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits of Class A digital device,
pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection
against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment. This
equipment generates, uses, and radiates radio frequency energy, and if not installed and used in

accordance with the instruction manual, may cause harmful interference to radio communications.
Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause harmful interference in which case the user will be required
to correct the interference at his own expense. Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible
for compliance could void the user's authority to operate the equipment under FCC rules.

UL Information

- for pluggable equipment, the socket-outlet shall be installed near the equipment and shall be easily accessible

- if the battery is placed elsewhere in the equipment, there shall be a marking close to the battery or statement in the servicing
instructions.

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RISK OF EXPLOSION IF AN INCORRECT TYPE REPLACES BATTERY.
DISPOSE OF USED BATTERIES ACCORDING TO THE INSTRUCTION.
THIS EQUIPMENT IS FOR INDOOR USE, AND ALL THE COMMUNICATION WIRING IS LIMITED TO

INSIDE OF THE BUILDING, OR ANY SIMILAR WORD.

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 Connecting Peripheral Device 7

1.3 System Startup and Shutdown 9

2 EXPLANATION FOR EACH FUNCTION 11

2.1 Front Panel 11

2.2 Rear Panel 12

2.3 IR Remote Controller 14

3 OPERATION 15

3.1 User Log-in 15

3.2 Quick Startup Wizard 16

3.3 Live Display Mode 17

3.4 PTZ Operation 21

3.5 Call Monitor Operation 22

3.6 Playback of Recorded Video 23

3.7 Quick Backup during Playback 24

3.8 Search Recording Image 25

3.9 DST Setting 28

3.10 Screen Saver 29

4 SETTING 30

4.1 System 31

4.2 Device 37

4.3 Record 42

4.4 Network 45

4.5 Backup 50

4.6 Quick Setup 51

5 WEB CLIENT 52

5.1 Web Login 52

5.2 Web m oni t or i ng 53

5.3 Web Playback 56

5.4 Web Configuration 57

6 PIVOT™ USER GUIDE 59

6.1 PC Requirements 59

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6.2 Software Installation 59

6.3 Software removal 60

6.4 Basic Operations 61

6.5 Pivot Functions 71

6.6 Pivot Setup 77

7 MAC ACS USER GUIDE 83

7.1 System Requirement 83

7.2 Install 83

7.3 Basic Operation 85

8 MOBILE PHONE SOFTWARE USER GUIDE 91

8.1 iPhone application software 91

8.2 Android application software 101

9 APPENDIX : NETWORK SETUP FOR EXTERNAL USAGE 111
10 APPENDIX : SPECIFICATION 112

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Chapter 1

DVR USER MANUAL

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1 GETTING STARTED

1.1 Checking Supplied Items

Make sure that you have the following items supplied with your DVR. If any of these items are missing or damaged, notify your
vendor immediately. Keep the packing utilities for moving or storage purposes afterwards.

Items

Photo

Quantity

Quick Start Guide

1 Set

CD (Manual & Software)
Rubber Mount

1 Set
1 Set (4 Pieces)

12V DC Adaptor
Power Cable

1 Set

USB Mouse

1 Set

Screws

4 Pieces (Top cover )

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1.2 Connecting Peripheral D evi c e

This section describes how to connect peripheral devices efficiently to the DVR.

Install the DVR on flat surface. If required, attach a rubber mount for installation. If a 19-inch rack is used with 1.5U Height
case, it is recommend to install the system on a shelf and use 2.5~3U (1U=1.75 inch or 4.45 cm) space for proper ventilation.

4 Channel DVR Compact Case Dimensions: 11.0” W x 1.9” H x 9.6” D

8 Channel DVR Compact Case Dimensions: 14.1” W x 2.6” H x 14” D

NOTE

Install the system in a location with good ventilation to prevent overheating.

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16 Channel DVR Compact Case Dimensions: 14.1” W x 2.6” H x 14” D

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※When connecting power cord to the system, it is strongly recommended first to plug the power cord

to the system and then plug the other side of power cord into the wall socket.

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1.3 System Startup and Shutdown

1.3.1 System Startup

After connecting all necessary peripheral devices such as cameras, monitors and a mouse to the DVR, power up the DVR by
connecting DC12V 3A adaptor to the power jack on the rear panel. The boot log screen will appear. Please wait until the boot
process is complete.

To login, right-click anywhere on the screen. This will bring up the login screen, where you can enter the username and
password. There is only one Administrator Account configurable in the DVR system. It is assigned with an unchangeable
User ID marked as ‘admin’. The default password is empty (No Password). Administrator account has full access to the DVR
and its configurable parameters. The Administrator Account also has the ability to create new users and to assign rights to the
new user accounts. Those new users created by the Administrator can also login with a specific password set by the
Administrator.

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Do not forget the administrator’s password that was set for the first time. In case the password is lost,

contact your vendor.

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The mouse is included. In case you need to replace it, it is highly recommended to choose well-known

major brands such as DELL, MICROSOFT, LOGITECH, or SAMSUNG.

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1.3.2 System Shutdown and change password

To power off the DVR, follow one of the options below:

1. Right-click on the screen and select ‘Shutdown’ from the drop-down menu. Enter the username and password to power

off the DVR.

2. Right-click on the screen and select ‘Setup Menu’. Go to the System Settings sub-menu and select the ‘Default’ tab.

Press the ‘Shut Down’ button at the bottom right of the window. Enter your username and password and select OK to
power off the DVR.

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It is not recommended to disconnect the power cable abruptly from the back of the DVR because it may

affect the DVR and Hard Drive.

The default password for ‘admin’ account is none. Therefore, just click ‘Enter’ button on the dial pad. If you changed the
password for ‘admin’ account, please type in the changed password to login.

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User can type in the password using the virtual keyboard or the numeric buttons on the IR remote

controller.

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2 EXPLANATION FOR EACH FUNCTION

2.1 Front Panel

4/8 Channel DVR Compact Case

No. Items Functions

1 LED Indicator

System status LED indicators
Green = T he system is powered and ON.
Red = The system is currently recording

Yellow = The system is being accessed remotely via the network

2 USB Port USB Port (Ver. 2.0) for mouse operation, backup device or firmware update

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2.2 Rear Panel

4 Channel DVR Compact Case

8 Channel DVR Compact Case

16 Channel DVR Compact Case

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No.

Name

Description

1

Video-In

Camera Inputs (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

USB Port

USB 2.0 Port for Mouse Operation, Backu p Device, or Fir mware Update

7

HDMI Port

HDMI Output

8

LAN Port

100Mbps RJ45 Ethernet Connection Terminal

9 Power Input

Power Supply Connection
4 & 8 Channel Models: 12 VDC at 3.33Amps

16 Channel Model: 12VDC at 6.67Amps

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Sensor Input

Sensor Input

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Alarm Output

Alarm Output

12

RS-485 Port

For PTZ Dome Camera or External Keyboard Controller Connection

Note

Carefully check whether the specifications of the periph eral devices match the DVR’s specifications.

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2.3 IR Remote Controller

The VMAX960H CORE DVR comes with a complimentary IR remote controller. In order to use the remote controller, the ID
must match on both the DVR and the controller.

(Default ID # for DVR and IR Remote Controller is “1”.)

If you have more than two DVRs, you can control them with the same remote controller by setting up their ‘Remote ID’ from
‘1’ up to ‘8’.

The function buttons of the IR Remote Controller are as below.

No.

Functions

1

Start/ stop instant (emergency) recordi ng

2

Numeric buttons for channel view selection and text input

3

Auto-sequence on live display

4

Freeze current view

5

Go to call monitor view

6

View next /previous channel in single channel view

7

Start instant playback

8

Open s earch menu

9

Ok (select) button

10

Mute audio

11

Playback on Search Mode

12

(Fast Backward/Playback/Stop/Fast Forward)

13

Exit

14

Display mode

15

PIP Mode

16

Bookmark

17

Zoom in & out

18

Backup button

19

Enable PTZ control

20

Directional buttons (up/down/right/left)

21

Open setup menu

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3 OPERATION

3.1 User Log-in

The DVR has various setting categories. The administrator can set the system password and <User> to prevent
unauthorized changes to setting values and alteration of recorded file.

Enter the <Admin> or <User> password which had been set by using the virtual keyboard.

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1) <LOGIN> window will be displayed until user logs in with the right ID and password.

2) If the DVR is set to Auto Log-In, DVR does not require LOG-IN. (Please refer to 4.1.2 User.)

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3.2 Quick Startup Wizard

Quick Startup Wizard is specially designed to make it much easier for the major DVR settings such as Time/Date setup,
Record setup, Network setup and Quick setup. When the DVR boots up, the Quick Startup Wizard operates automatically. It
can be disabled by setting in the main menu.

Adjust the date & time for the DVR.
Setting this before the DVR starts
recording will prevent and time
conflict, which may result in data loss.
See section 4.1.1 System Info for
more information.

See section 4.4 Network for more
information on setting up the DVR for
external connection.

Use the DVR recording calculator to
setup the best recording parameters
for your needs. See section 4.6 Quick
Setup for more information.

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3.3 Live Display Mode

3.3.1 Full HD(1080p) Live Display

Full HD Live Display can be supported in live mode by using its HD output.

NOTE

In playback mode, the maximum resolution is 960x480 / 960x576(NTSC/PAL).

<Full HD Live Display>

3.3.2 Channel Selection

Channel selection can be done by following one of the steps below:

1. CH1~CH16 buttons in the IR Remote Control.

2. 1~16 virtual buttons at the bottom of the GUI display.

The display mode can be changed by selecting the appropriate display mode from the menu bar at the bottom of the display
area.

The live images can be displayed in real-time in 1, 4, 9, 16 screen splits (depending on the model and the supported
channels). Whenever the left/right arrow button on the front panel or IR remote controller is pressed, the screen will be
sequentially changed.

[1 Ch] [4 Ch]

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[9 Ch] [16 Ch]

To select a channel to view in single channel mode, click on the channel using the USB mouse. To return to the previous
display mode, click anywhere on the screen again.

To view the pop-up menu, right-click anywhere on the display screen.

NOTE

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

3.3.3 Icons

The live mode display’s icons or messages will be indicated on the screen to indicate the system mode or status.

Below are the icon categories that are indicated on the monitor:

Icon to be shown

at Left-upper corner on each channel screen

Icon to be shown

at Left-bottom corner on full screen.

Continuous Recording

Sequence display on

Motion Detection Recording

Digital zoom on

Sensor Activating Recording

Audio Channel

Continuous+ Motion Recording

Continuous + Sensor Activating
Recording

Emergency Recording

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If you cannot find any colored-mark in the top right corner of the live screen mode, then the system is not

set to record any image. Check the recording schedule or camera in the main setup menu.

To show the menu bar, move the mouse’s cursor to the
bottom of the screen. The menu bar will be displayed.

To hide the menu bar, move the mouse’s cursor away from
the menu bar.

Right-click the USB mouse to access the pop up menu.

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Menu Bar

Menu button. When pressed, System Setup, Search, Backup, Logout will appear.

Screen split options- Select from single channel, 4 channel, 9 channel, or 16-channel display.

Sequence- if pressed, the system will start displaying all the channels in sequence mode. To

stop, press the button again, or right click on the screen and select ‘SEQUENCE’

CH. Buttons- view a specific channel in full screen mode.

Instant (emergency) recording- The system will record video based on the panic record

settings (Default: 30FPS @ 960x480).

PTZ mode- Control any supported PTZ cameras by moving the mouse pointer.

Go to Instant playback.

HDD usage indicator- Indicates the percentage of your HDD being used. If it shows 60%, then

60% of HDD space has been used.

3.3.4 Pop-up Menu

Right clicking anywhere on the screen will open up the pop up sub-menu as shown below.

DISPLAY- Select the display split from the available options:

- 1 Screen- Single channel. Automatically displays CH1. If 1 Screen is selected again, next chronological channel will be

displayed.

- 4 Screen- Quad mode. Automatically displays channels 1~4. If 4 Screen is selected again, the next chronological 4

channels (5~8) will be displayed.

- 9 Screen- Automatically displays channels 1~9. If 9 Screen is selected again, the next chronological channels

(10~16+1~2) will be displayed.

- 16 Screen- Displays all 16 channels (available only in 16 channel models)

SEQUENCE- when selected, icon will appear on the bottom right corner of the screen, and the display screen will
change sequentially (Please note, this option will be disabled if display area is in 16 channel mode).

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ZOOM- Enables/ disables digital zoom function. When enabled, icon will appear and zoomed area will be
displayed on the bottom right corner. The Zoom will automatically focus on the center of the camera’s display. To adjust it, go
to the small zoom display at the bottom of the camera display and move the yellow frame to the area you would like to view.
To move the yellow frame, use your mouse to drag the lines to the desired location. To go back to live display mode, right­click on the screen and select “ZOOM” again. This feature is available in single channel mode only.

CALL MONITOR- Enter Call Monitor Control Mode. See section 3.6 Call Monitor for more information.
PTZ CONTROL- Open the DVR’s PTZ control. See section 3.4 PTZ for more information.
INSTANT REC- Start/ Stop Panic Recording.
PLAYBACK- Select playback option:

- 10, 15, 30, 60 seconds- start playback from the selected number of seconds ago.

- 2, 3, 5, minutes- start playback from the selected number of minutes ago.

- Open Playback Mode- automatically go to instant playback.
SEARCH- Select video search options:

- Date/ Time- open calendar search.

- First/ Last Data- Go to the first or last recorded data.

- System/ Event Log- open log search window.

- Bookmarks- open bookmark search.

SETUP- open the DVR’s main menu.
BACKUP- Open the backup screen to export data from the DVR to an external USB drive.
SHUT DOWN- Power off the DVR.
LOGOUT- User logout.

When a camera is disconnected, a warning sound may be generated depending on the system settings.

As the Admin user, you can setup up multiple users with different levels of authorization. If a certain user is not allowed to
view a certain camera in live or playback, then no image will appear on the display screen. To create, delete, or modify users,
go to the main menu and select system settings. See section 4.1.2 User for more information.

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3.4 PTZ Operation

Before starting PTZ control, please make sure the camera you wish to control is a supported PTZ camera and is installed and
configured properly. See section 4.2.6 PTZ for setup information. To enter PTZ mode, follow one of the options below:

1. Right-click on the screen and select PTZ Control.

2. Click on the joystick button in the menu bar located on the bottom of the main screen.

3. Press the PTZ button on the IR remote control.

In PTZ mode, user can control PTZ operation with the USB mouse.

While pressing the left button of the mouse, drag the mouse pointer up/down, left/right to move the camera’s pan/tilt position
accordingly. The further away from the center of the screen you move the mouse, faster will the camera move. You can also
zoom-in/out by rolling the wheel of the mouse up or down.

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Full PTZ functions are available by using USB mouse, IR remote control, or keyboard controller and are

available only on supported PTZ cameras.

For focus control: In PTZ mode, right-click to get the pop-up menu as shown below. Default mode is to “ZOOM”. Select
“FOCUS” to switch the mouse’s wheel function from zoom-in/out to focus near/ far.

The user can also select the preset button to start/ stop a preset, or exit PTZ screen model..

NOTE

User will see numeric pad to select “Preset” number. The preset is defined by setting a PTZ protocol in
the setting menu. The maximum number of preset is 255, but the number of available presets may vary

by camera make and model

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User can automatically switch PTZ camera positions according to defined presets by using the GUARD TOUR function. The
connected PTZ camera must support touring functions. “GUARD TOUR” on the pop-up menu can be enabled only in full
screen mode. See 4.2.6 PTZ for instructions on how to setup the GUARD TOUR.

3.5 Call Monitor Operation

Using your mouse, right-click on the screen and select the CALL MONITOR in order to enter call monitor control mode. The
numeric panel will pop up at the center of the screen. Click the specific channel to display in full screen mode out of the
channels assigned to the spot out monitor.

▪ Press the close button at the bottom of the panel to return to the previously programmed spot monitor mode.

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- A spot monitor displays another spot out monitor’s video in full screen through the function, call monitor.

- In spot sequence setting mode, if Call monitor is selected, spot sequence stops and selected channel
pops up.

- While call monitor runs, if a channel event happens, Call monitor stops and the event pops up.

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Depending on the PTZ camera, some preset positions might be skipped if, for example, the PTZ
camera cannot mechanically move or control focus within the interval time required by the DVR. In
this case, it is recommended to increase the interval setting to a value that allows for the cameras to

finish its Pan & Tilt.

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3.6 Playback of Recorded Video

To play a recorded video, press the Play button from the menu bar, or the Instant Play in the IR remote controller.

The recorded files can be seen in rewind or fast forward modes. Press the rewind and fast-forward buttons to control the
playback’s speed (x 2, x4, x8, x16, x32 real time).

User can click playback to automatically play the latest video clip in rewind mode.

In the playback screen, user can make various playback modes, make an instant manual backup (archive), go to calendar
search mode, change channel, and change screen modes. By clicking the left mouse button in the colored-time bar, the user
can jump to a different time in the recording. In addition, user can move the vertical search bar and release by dragging it
back and forth to search the desired time in detail.

Button

Function

Jump to first data. If recording is set to motion, system will jump to previous recorded motion video.

Fast rewind

Frame-by-Frame rewind

Play video in rewind

Pause video

Stop playback. When selected, the playback menu window will appear.

Playback video

Frame-by Frame playback

Fast playback

Jump to last data. If recording is set to motion, system will jump to the next recorded motion video.

Go to calendar search

Bookmark Video

Backup

Exit playback to live mode.

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3.7 Quick Backup during Playback

User can easily archive video while viewing the video playback. See section 4.5 Backup for more information on manual
backup from the setup menu.

1. In live mode, right-click anywhere on the screen and select ‘Backup’ to open the backup menu.

2. In playback mode, press the ‘Backup’ button on the popup menu bar to open the backup menu.

3. Adjust the following options:

a. Select the channels to be included in the backup file.

b. Adjust the start and end time of the backup file.

c. Select to include the Backup Viewer with the archived file.

d. Press the ‘Calculate’ button to see the expected size of the backup file.

e. Press the ‘Scan’ button next to the device to find the USB drive for backup.

f. Edit the file name and add a protection password if needed.

g. Press ‘Start’ to start the

backup process. A progress
bar will appear on the screen.

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The “HELP” button offers interactive help, recommended settings and step-by-step

instructions on how to correctly setup main functions in the DVR.

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3.8 Search Recording Image

3.8.1 Date/Time Search

To search your recorded data by date/ time, follow one of the options below:

1. Hover your mouse over the left side of the menu bar and click the quick Menu button, then select Search Date/ Time.

2. Right-click anywhere on the screen, select Search Date/ Time

The calendar window will appear. Days with recorded data will be indicated in RED.

1. Select from the calendar the

date. If necessary, use the manual
year and month options on the left
side to adjust the calendar view.

2. The ‘Intelli-Search Bar’ at the

bottom of the window will display
hours when recorded data is
available in color code. Once the
recorded video data of the
selected date is shown, user can
adjust the vertical search line to
the time that user wants to search
by dragging a mouse. As the
vertical line is moving back and
forth, user can see “the Search
time” clock is also changing.
When user decides the Search
time, click Play to see the selected
video data

3. The recording mode will be distinguished in the time bar according to color:

Color

Recording Mode

No Color

Camera has no recorded data for the selected time.

Red

Panic recording triggered by the user.

Yellow

Continuous recording.

Green

The system records only when motion is detected

Blue

“Continuous” + “Motion”-The system records continuously and will switch to motion recording

configuration if motion is detected. The system will also send a “motion event” message to the
Pivot Client Software. If “MOTION ALARM” is disabled in the “DEVICE” menu, and recording is
set to “CONT + MOT”, the system will record with continuous recording even when motion is

detected in motion area.

Orange

The system records when a sensor is triggered and only during the dwell time as set in

“SENSOR” of the “DEVICE” menu. If “SENSOR” is disabled under the “DEVICE” menu, and
recording schedule is set to “SENSOR”, the system will not record even though a sensor is

triggered.

Pink

“Motion” + “Sensor”-The system records only when motion is detected AND when a sensor is
triggered at the same time. If ‘MOTION’ and ‘SENSOR’ are both disabled in the “DEVICE” menu,

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the system will not record nor notify the Pivot Client Software when motion occurs or a sensor is
activated.

Purple

“Continuous” + “Motion” + “Sensor”- The system records continuously and will switch to

‘MOTION’ or ‘SENSOR’ recording mode if motion is detected in the motion area, or if a sensor is

triggered during dwell time

Brown

“Continuous” + “Sensor”- The system records continuously and will switch sensor recording if a

sensor is triggered during dwell time. The system will also send a “sensor event” message to the
Pivot Client Software over the network. If “SENSOR” is disabled in the “DEVICE” menu, and
recording mode is set to “CONT + SENS”, the system will record with continuous recording even

when a sensor is triggered.

4. To view video from the selected time, follow one of the options below:

a. Use the manual hour option to view specific hours of the day.

b. Using the table, click on the hour you would like to view in playback.

5. Press the ‘Play’ button at the bottom of the window. The system will display all channels in playback mode,

corresponding to the selected date and time.

3.8.2 Event Log

The Event log search allows you to search for a particular event, displaying the search results in a detailed table.

1. To open Event Log Search, select one of the following options:

a. Click the button in the quick menu and select Search Event Log.

b. Right-click anywhere on the screen and select Search Event Log.

2. Select the date you would like to search.

3. Select which events to include in the report. Select from Sensor, Motion, Video Loss, Panic Recording, HDD Full, or All

4. Press ‘Search’. The system will display all search results in the table, starting with the latest events.

5. Use the buttons on the bottom of the window to switch between the report’s pages.

6. Export the log report to a USB memory device

in text file format.

a. Attach a USB memory stick to the

USB port.

b. Press “SCAN” to detect the USB

stick.

c. Press “EXPORT” to copy the log

information to the media.

7. Click play icon to play back the selected

event data.

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If an alarm or event does not appear in the event log, check the alarm settings, and connection port at the

DVR’s back panel..

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Dark Blue Color

The data recorded during DST (Daylight Saving Time) will be indicated in Dark Blue color in the Intelli-

Search Bar on playback mode.

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3.8.3 System Log

The system log search allows you to search for any changes made to the system, displaying the search results in a detailed
table.

1. To open System Log Search, select one of the following options:

a. Click the button in the quick menu bar and select Search System Log.

b. Right-click anywhere on the screen and select Search System Log.

2. Select the date you would like to search.

3. Select which events to include in the log report. Select from System, Setup, Network, or All.

4. Press ‘Search’. The system will display all search results in the table, starting with the latest events.

5. Export the log report to a USB memory

device in text file format.

a. Attach a USB memory stick to

the USB port.

b. Press “SCAN” to detect the

USB stick.

c. Press “EXPORT” to copy the

log information to the media.

3.8.4 First Data

Go to the first screen of the recorded video. This is the oldest video recorded.

3.8.5 Last Data

Go to the last screen of the recorded video. This is the latest video recorded.

3.8.6 Bookmark

Go to the bookmark list to search recorded video in the bookmark list. Users can make their own bookmark list by clicking the

button during playback. The first ‘Bookmark’ press will indicate the start time for the bookmarked video. Press the

button again to end the bookmark and save it. Click the button next to any bookmark event to playback

video.

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3.9 DST Setting

DST starts at 2:00AM local time on 2nd Sunday of March, and ends at 2:00AM DST on 1st Sunday of November.

During DST (Daylight Saving Time), the DVR’s clock needs to be adjusted according to regional time zone. The DVR’s time
will shift one hour after the DST settings start, and the DVR will restore the time clock back to normal after DST ends.

To enable DST setting on the DVR, right-click anywhere on the screen and go to: SYSTEM > SYSTEM INFO and click
“DATE/TIME” to get the DST setting window. Check the box next to “USE DST” and select the DST “Begin & End” time.

Since the clock jumps from 2:00 to 3:00, when you go to search mode, you can see there is no data in all channels for one
hour due to DST.

When DST ends, there is an hour of overlapped video. The overlapped video will be indicated in a dark blue color on the
Intelli-Search Bar during playback mode.

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When user click the overlapped period, “Recorded video Selection” message will pop up. Select whether to play DST data or
Non-DST data.

Click OK to play DST image. Click CANCEL to play Non-DST image.

[“DST” image is displayed on screen] [“Non-DST” image is displayed on screen]

3.10 Screen Saver

The Screen Saver features protects the screen and data of the DVR by turning off after a set time of inactivity. To enable the
Screen Saver, right-click anywhere on the screen and go to the menu setup: SYSTEM > SYSTEM INFO and click “SCREEN
SAVER”. Select HDMI output and set the Waiting Time from the options in the drop-down menu.

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The Screen Saver will not work if Waiting Time is set to “NONE” or the HDMI box is unchecked. Screen
Saver may also be disabled during a firmware upgrade, HDD format, or data backup. The system will
continue to record while the monitor is off.

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4 SETTING

General settings structure consists of “System”, “Device”, “Record”, “Network”, “Backup,” and ‘Quick Setup”.

To open System Log Search, select one of the following options:

1. Click the button in the quick menu bar and select Setup Menu.

2. Right-click anywhere on the screen and select Setup Menu.

To view the sub-menu categories for each menu option, hover the mouse over the menu option. To enter the setup menu,
click on the desired category.

<SYSTEM> <DEVICE> <RECORD>

<NETWORK> <BACKUP> <Q-SETUP>

Main Classification

Sub Classification

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

HEALTH CHECK

BACKUP

BACKUP

Q.SETUP

QUICK SETUP