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ENDSS-4C8
Digital Surveillance in a Box
8-Channel Digital Video Recorder and
4 CCD Security Cameras with Night Vision
User’s Manual
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Warnings and Safety Precautions
FCC STATEMENT
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a
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 can radiate 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.
CE
This product is marked with the CE symbol and indicates compliance with
all applicable directives.
WEEE DIRECTIVE & PRODUCT DISPOSAL
At the end of its serviceable life, this product should not be treated as
household or general waste. It should be handed over to the applicable
collection point for the recycling of electrical and electronic equipment, or
returned to the supplier for disposal.
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IMPORTANT GUIDELINES
User Manual – After unpacking this product, read the owner‟s manual carefully,
and follow all the operating procedures and other instructions.
Power Source – This product should be operated only from the type of power
source indicated on the label. If unsure of the type of power supply available in
your home, office, or the area where you intend to use the product, consult product
dealer or local power company.
Ventilation – Slots and openings in the cabinet are provided for ventilation. They
ensure reliable operation of the product and protect it from overheating. These
openings must not be blocked or covered. The product should not be placed in a
built-in installation such as a bookcase or rack unless proper ventilation is provided
or the instructions have been adhered to.
Heat – The product should be situated away from heat sources such as radiators,
heat registers, stoves, or other products that produce heat. The general operating
temperature should be 5ºC ~45ºC.
Water and Moisture – Do not use this product near water. Do not exceed the
humidity specifications for the product as detailed in this manual.
Cleaning – Unplug this product from the wall outlet before cleaning. Do not use
liquid cleaners or aerosol cleaners. Use a damp cloth.
Power Cord Protection – Power-supply cords should not be routed so that they
are likely to be walked on or pinched by items placed against them, paying
particular attention to cords at plugs, receptacles, and the point where they exit the
product.
Overloading – Do not overload wall outlets, extension cords, or integral
convenience receptacles as this can result in a risk of fire or electrical shock.
Lightning – For added protection for this product during storm, or when it is left
unattended and unused for long periods of time, unplug it from the wall outlet. This
will prevent damage to the product due to lightning and power line surges.
Accessories – Do not place this product on an unstable cart, stand, tripod,
bracket, or table. The product may be irreparably damaged if it falls off and may
cause serious personal injury.
Disc Tray – Keep fingers well clear of the disc tray as it is closing. Neglecting to
do so may cause serious personal injury.
Burden – Do not place a heavy object on top of or step on the product. The object
may be irreparably damaged if it falls off and may cause serious personal injury.
Disc – Do not use a cracked, deformed, or repaired disc. These may cause
serious personal injury (such as cuts and punctures) and product malfunction.
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Damage Requiring Service – Unplug the unit from the outlet and refer servicing
to qualified service personnel under the following conditions:
o When the power-supply cord or plug is damaged.
o If liquid has been spilled, or objects have fallen into the unit.
o If the unit has been exposed to rain or water.
o If the unit does not operate normally by following the operating instructions.
Adjust only those controls that are covered by the operating instructions as an
improper adjustment of other controls may result in damage and will often
require extensive work by a qualified technician to restore the unit to its
normal operation.
o If the unit has been dropped or the enclosure has been damaged.
o When the unit exhibits a distinct change in performance - this indicates a
need for service.
Servicing – Do not attempt to service this product. Opening or removing covers
may expose the user to dangerous voltage or other hazards. Refer all servicing to
qualified personnel.
Safety Check – Upon completion of any service or repairs to this unit, ask the
service technician to perform safety checks to determine that the unit is in proper
operating condition.
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CAUTION
The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol, within an
equilateral triangle, is intended to alert the user to the
presence of insinuated "dangerous voltage" within the
products enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to
constitute a risk of electric shock to persons.
The exclamation point within an equilateral rhombus is
intended to alert the user to the presence of important
operating and maintenance (servicing) instruction in the
literature accompanying the product.
CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK.
DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK).
NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE.
REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE
PERSONNEL.
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK
DO NOT OPEN
CAUTION
Explanation of Graphical Symbols
USERS OF THE SYSTEM ARE RESPONSIBLE FOR CHECKING AND COMPLYING
WITH ALL FEDERAL, STATE, AND LOCAL LAWS AND STATUTES COIPCERNING
THE MONITORING AND RECORDING OF VIDEO AND AUDIO SIGNALS.
PANACOM SHALL NOT BE HELD RESPONSIBLE FOR THE USE OF THIS SYSTEM
IN VIOLATION OF CURRENT LAWS AND STATUTES.
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Table of Contents
Warnings and Safety Precautions .......................................................................ii
Table of Contents ..................................................................................................vi
1 Overview .............................................................................................................1
1.1 Front Panel Control .................................................................................................. 2
1.2 Rear Panel Connector .............................................................................................. 3
1.2.1 BNC Cabling Model .......................................................................................... 3
1.3 Remote Control ........................................................................................................ 4
2 Installation ..........................................................................................................5
2.1 Hard Disk Installation ............................................................................................... 6
2.1.1 8 Channel DVR Dual Hard Disk Installation ..................................................... 6
2.2 Sensor and RS485 Connector Installation ............................................................... 11
2.3 Video Format Detection............................................................................................ 12
2.4 Connection Guide .................................................................................................... 12
2.4.1 Connecting Peripherals to a BNC Type DVR ................................................... 12
3 Getting Started ...................................................................................................15
3.1 Turning on the DVR.................................................................................................. 16
3.2 Home Screen ........................................................................................................... 16
3.2.1 State Bar Information ........................................................................................ 17
3.2.2 Control Bar Information .................................................................................... 18
3.2.3 Drag and Drop Channel Swap .......................................................................... 18
3.3 Main Menu ............................................................................................................... 20
3.4 Channel Setup ......................................................................................................... 21
3.4.1 Channel Number .............................................................................................. 21
3.4.2 Basic Settings ................................................................................................... 22
3.4.3 Standard Color Adjustment .............................................................................. 25
3.4.4 Special Color Adjustment ................................................................................. 26
3.5 Record Setup ........................................................................................................... 27
3.5.1 Auto Record ...................................................................................................... 27
3.5.2 Activate Performance Gains ............................................................................. 27
3.5.3 Record Schedule .............................................................................................. 27
3.5.4 Total Power ...................................................................................................... 31
3.5.5 Auto Settings Adjustment ................................................................................. 32
3.5.6 Channel Recording Setup ................................................................................ 32
3.6 Detector Setup ......................................................................................................... 34
3.6.1 Channel Number .............................................................................................. 34
3.6.2 Alarm Setup ...................................................................................................... 34
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3.6.3 Motion Setup .................................................................................................... 36
3.6.4 Sensor Setup .................................................................................................... 39
3.7 Authentication Setup ................................................................................................ 41
3.8 System Setup ........................................................................................................... 43
3.8.1 Language Selection .......................................................................................... 44
3.8.2 View Setup ....................................................................................................... 44
3.8.3 Date/Time Setup ............................................................................................... 48
3.8.4 Sequence Setup ............................................................................................... 50
3.8.5 Button Beep Setup ........................................................................................... 52
3.8.6 Input Device Setup ........................................................................................... 52
3.8.7 Auto Exit Menu ................................................................................................. 53
3.9 Hardware Setup ....................................................................................................... 53
3.9.1 Query Error Message ....................................................................................... 53
3.9.2 Hard Drive Setup .............................................................................................. 54
3.9.3 Network Setup .................................................................................................. 55
3.9.4 Keyboard/PTZ Setup ........................................................................................ 59
3.9.5 Screen Setup .................................................................................................... 62
3.9.6 Audio Setup ...................................................................................................... 64
3.10 Utility/Tools ............................................................................................................. 65
3.10.1 Format USB Disk ............................................................................................ 65
3.10.2 Firmware Update ............................................................................................ 66
3.10.3 Environmental Setting .................................................................................... 68
3.11 Exit Main Menu....................................................................................................... 70
3.11.1 Exit & Save Changes ...................................................................................... 71
3.11.2 Exit & Discard Changes .................................................................................. 71
4 Playback and Data Backup ................................................................................72
4.1 Calendar Menu ......................................................................................................... 73
4.2 Play Menu ................................................................................................................ 75
4.3 Event Search ............................................................................................................ 78
4.4 Data Backup ............................................................................................................. 80
5 PTZ Control .........................................................................................................83
5.1 Pan / Tilt / Zoom Control .......................................................................................... 84
6 System Information ............................................................................................88
6.1 Record Information ................................................................................................... 89
6.2 Hard Drive Information ............................................................................................. 90
6.3 Network Information ................................................................................................. 91
7 LAN & Online Viewing Setup .............................................................................92
7.1 PC Connection through Local Area Network ............................................................ 93
7.2 DynDNS Service Overview ...................................................................................... 95
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7.2.1 Register with DynDNS ...................................................................................... 95
7.2.2 Create DynDNS Account .................................................................................. 96
7.2.3 Login and Host Service .................................................................................... 98
7.2.4 Setup Router .................................................................................................... 101
7.2.5 Setup DynDNS Setting on DVR ....................................................................... 101
8 PC Viewer & Web Browser Viewer ....................................................................103
8.1 PC Viewer Installation .............................................................................................. 104
8.1.1 Overview ........................................................................................................... 104
8.1.2 Connect PC Client to DVR ............................................................................... 105
8.1.3 Switching the Channel Displays ....................................................................... 107
8.1.4 Pause the Viewing ............................................................................................ 109
8.1.5 Capture Still Image ........................................................................................... 110
8.1.6 PTZ Control ...................................................................................................... 110
8.1.7 Remote Playback ............................................................................................. 112
8.1.8 Remote DVR Configuration .............................................................................. 117
8.2 Web Browser Viewer ................................................................................................ 118
8.2.1 Switching the Channel Displays ....................................................................... 121
8.2.2 Web Browser Viewer Operation ....................................................................... 121
9 SecuViewer .........................................................................................................122
9.1 Install SecuViewer .................................................................................................... 123
9.2 SecuViewer Interface Overview ............................................................................... 124
9.3 Connect to the DVR ................................................................................................. 125
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Chapter
1
1 Overview
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No
Button / Name
Function
1
USB
Connects the USB 2.0 device (Supports the pen drive and
card reader) for firmware upgrading or video backup
2
REW
Rewind
3
II PLAY
Play or Resume video playback
4
FF
Fast forward
5
STOP
Stop playback or enter the PTZ control menu
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● REC
Start or Stop recording/backup
7
Power LED (green)
Indicates DVR box unit power on or off
8
MODE
Select screen display modes
9
MENU
Enter the Main Menu or go back to the previous menu
10
UP
Moves up through list or changes selected values
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DOWN
Moves up through list or changes selected values
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SELECT/ENTER
Changes values in the menu or enters into a function
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Hard disk active (red)
Indicates hard drive is in use
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IR Receiver (red)
Remote control signal receiver
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9
10
11
12
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Removable Panel
1.1 Front Panel Control
The full-featured Encore ENDSS-4C8 H.264 network DVR with BNC cabling
8 Channel H.264 DVR Dual HDD Version
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No
Name / Label
Function
1
VIDEO-OUT
Video output port for the security monitor
2
VIDEO-IN
BNC connectors for video input:
CH1~CH4 (for 4Ch), CH1~CH8 (for 8Ch)
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IR_ext
IR extender cable connector (optional)
4
VGA-OUT
VGA output (DB-9) port for the LCD monitor
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SENSOR
Sensor ports (marked “1~4”) and a common ground (marked “G”)
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ALARM
Alarm port (Alarm 1+ and Alarm 1-)
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AUDIO-IN and -OUT
Connectors of audio input and output
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LAN
RJ45 port for the network cable
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MOUSE
Mouse port (for USB compatible mouse only)
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DC IN 12V
DC power port for the power adaptor
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RS-485
RS-485 connector (typically for PTZ-capable cameras and
keyboards)
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9
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1.2 Rear Panel Connector
The rear panel of the DVR contains all of the connectors you will be using.
1.2.1 BNC Cabling Model
The single hard disk BNC version comes in 4- and 8-channel DVRs. The dual hard disk,
mobile rack and DVD BNC versions come in 4-, 8-, and 16-channel DVRs.
8-Channel DVR (Dual HDD / DVD-RW / Mobile Rack Version)
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No
Button / Name
Function in DVR Mode
1
REC
Start or stop recording / backup.
2
DVR
Switch to DVR mode
3
PTZ
Switch to PTZ mode
4
REW
Rewind through video
5
STOP
Stop playback or backup
6
II PAUSE
Pause recording of playback
7
FF
Fast forward through video
8
► PLAY
Start video playback
9
MENU
Enter a menu or exit
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▲(UP) ▼(DOWN)
(LEFT) ►(RIGHT)
Move through lists or change the settings of
choices
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(Enter/Select)
Change and confirm values
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AUTO
Start automatic screen view rotation
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MODE
Changes to split-screen mode
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－ ZOOM OUT
(Not available in DVR mode)
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＋ ZOOM IN
(Not available in DVR mode)
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1,2,----8 (Channels)
Selects the channel to view in full screen
1.3 Remote Control
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Chapter
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2 Installation
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Top Cover
WARNING Be sure there is no power connection before starting installation!
2.1 Hard Disk Installation
2.1.1 8 Channel DVR Dual Hard Disk Installation
This type of DVR contains two internal hard drive brackets for installing two SATA hard
drives. You may use one drive only.
Install the hard drive by following these simple steps
Step 1 Unscrew the two screws on either side of the DVR housing. There are four
screws to remove in this step.
Step 2 Slide the top cover slightly backwards and then lift it out.
Step 3 Remove the two screws shown to take off the first hard drive bracket.
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Step 4 Slide the bracket slightly backwards and then lift it out.
Step 5 Put the hard drive onto the bracket then turn to another side to screw-in the
hard drive and bracket together using four screws.
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Step 6 Put the hard drive back the original space by slightly forwards.
Step 7 Fix the bracket by two screws.
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HDD Power Cable
Step 8 Attached the hard drive data cable and power cable
Step 9 Remove four screws to take off the second hard drive bracket.
Step 10 Screw in the hard drive and bracket together on either sides with four screws.
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HDD Power Cable
Step 11 Attached the data cable and power cable to the hard drive.
Step 12 Fix the bracket using four screws.
Step 13 Put the top cover back by slide and slightly forwards.
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Top Cover
Fix the screws on
either side
Fix the screws on
either side
Step 14 Fix the top cover by four screws on either side.
2.2 Sensor and RS485 Connector Installation
8 Channel DVR
The 8-channel DVR follows the same way to install the Sensor and RS485 connectors.
Please refer to the following procedures:
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Power Adaptor
Network Cable
Mouse
Security Monitor
IR Extender
LCD Monitor
Security Cameras
Alarm
Sensors
Audio Devices
(Microphone/Speaker)
PTZ Camera
2.3 Video Format Detection
The ENDSS-4C8 „s DVR can automatically detect the video format (either NTSC or PAL)
after the cameras have been properly installed and the DVR has been powered on.
Please refer the section “Hardware Setup” to setup the NTSC/PAL auto detection.
2.4 Connection Guide
Connect all peripheral devices properly before turn on the DVR.
2.4.1 Connecting Peripherals to a BNC Type DVR
The following diagrams serve as a guide to the back panel connection of 4Ch, 8Ch,
and 16Ch DVRs with BNC.
8-Channel BNC Cabling DVR (Dual HDD Mobile Rack Version)
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Brief Description for Connecting Devices
Connect the Security Cameras
Connect the security cameras to the video inputs labeled as “CH1” to “CH8” (for 8Ch)
on the DVR. This connection provides the DVR with the surveillance video input.
Connect the Security Monitor
Connect the security monitor to the video output labeled as “VIDEO-OUT” on the DVR.
The connection provides a video transmission path from the DVR to the security
monitor.
Connect the Network Cable
Connect the network cable to the LAN port labeled as “ ” on the DVR. This connects
the DVR to the network.
Connect the USB mouse
Connect the USB mouse to the mouse port labeled as “ ” on the DVR.
This port only supports a USB mouse and not other devices.
Connect the LCD Monitor
Connect the LCD monitor to the VGA output labeled as “VGA-OUT” on the DVR. The
DVR will transmit the video signal to the LCD monitor through this connection.
Connect the Sensors
Connect the sensor wires to the sensor slots labeled as “SENSOR” and numbered 1~4
with a common ground “G” on the DVR. This device often used with a security camera
at the monitoring space.
Connect the Alarm
Connect the alarm indicator to the alarm slots labeled as “ALARM 1+” and “ALARM 1-”
on the DVR. This supports alarm that can be triggered when an event has occurred.
Connect the PTZ Cameras
Connect the communication wiring for the PTZ camera to the RS-485 pins labeled as
“485+” and “485-” on the DVR. Note that PTZ-capable cameras still need to be
connected to a channel.
Connect the Audio Devices
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Connect audio peripherals to the ports labeled as “AUDIO-IN” and “AUDIO-OUT” on
the DVR. These support devices for capturing or broadcasting sound.
Connect the IR Extender (Optional)
Connect the IR extender cable to the port labeled as “IR_ext” on the DVR. The cable is
an optional device which serves as an IR controller extension.
Connect the Power Adaptor
Connect the Power Adaptor to the DC jack labeled as “DC-IN 12V” on the DVR.
Connect the power adaptor after all devices have been properly installed.
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Chapter
3
3 Getting Started
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Release Date: May 25 2010 17:33:16
Video: PAL
Hard Drive: WDC WD7500AYPS-01ZKB Rec:02.0
715403MB…Empty Disk
DVR needs to format HDD,
All data will be lost…
Format / Cancel?
3.1 Turning on the DVR
The ENDSS-4C8 „s is ready for operations after all peripherals have been properly
connected and installed. Connect the power adaptor to turn the DVR on. The DVR may
take a few seconds to startup.
When the hard drive is detected by the system, it will ask whether or not you would like
to format it. Refer to the conditions stated below to determine which course of action to
take.
Format the hard drive when:
» It is the initial installation of the hard drive (First time to install the HDD in the
DVR).
» When the hard disc drive (HDD) installed is pulled out from other devices or
computers
Do not format the hard drive when:
» The hard drive has already been formatted by the DVR and not formatted by other
devices.
The Home Screen is shown after the system is ready.
3.2 Home Screen
The Home Screen is the starting point for many functions and applications. It allows
you to setup, access, and control the surveillance video data. You may think of this
screen as a vantage point to give you instant access to video information and DVR
functions.
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Icon
Function
Icon
Function
Camera is working
No signal from camera
Recording
Recording Stop
Force Record Start
Network connected
USB disk connected
Network disconnected
Hard drive overwrite enabled
Hard drive status
Channel display rotation enabled
XX%
Percentage of hard drive already used
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3.2.1 State Bar Information
The State Bar displays the status and notification icons of the surveillance system.
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Icon
Function
Icon
Function
Channel Views
Load default channel display location
4-channel split view
1+7 Split View
9-channel split view
1+12 Split View
1+14 Split View
16-channel split view
Auto channel rotation
Main Menu
Enter main menu
Recording
Start recording
Stop recording
Start force recording
Stop force recording
Video Search and Playback
Playback menu
Calendar Menu
Event search
Pan/Tilt/Zoom control screen
System Information
Recording information
Hard drive information
Network information
3.2.2 Control Bar Information
The Control Bar may be used to switch displays, open and setup channels and their
related applications.
3.2.3 Drag and Drop Channel Swap
The Drag and Drop Channel Swap enables swap the channel displays using your
mouse. No need to interchange the BNC connectors.
This function is also applicable for all kinds of Split View.
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» Move the cursor onto the channel-
square you would like to shift.
» Press left-button of the mouse (a hand
icon will appear) and drag the channelsquare to the new position.
» Release the mouse button to drop the
channel-square into new position.
» System will keep the new channel
display arrangement even if you reboot
the DVR system.
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Drag and Drop Channel Reposition
Load Default Location
Press the icon “ ” to reset channel displays to their default locations.
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Enter Main Menu Password
[ _ _ _ _ _ _]
▲
□0 □1 □2 □3 □4
□5 □6 □7 □8 □9
MAIN MENU
Icon
Name
Function
DVR Power Supply
To reboot or shutdown the DVR system
Channel Setup
Set the channel display, record, channel name
and video color adjustment.
Record Setup
Set the record schedule, video performance and
quality
Detector Setup
Set the motion, sensor and alarm mode.
Authentication Setup
Set the login account, password and the
authentication.
System Setup
Set the status icons display, languages, date/time,
rotation time, button beep tone, input device
speed, and other relevant system features.
3.3 Main Menu
Logging In for the First Time
Press or the icon and enter the password to get into the Main Menu.
Default password is “123456”.
Press to exit the password dialog.
Main Menu Guideline
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Icon
Name
Function
Hardware Setup
Configures error message checks, hard drive
information, overwrite settings, network settings,
PTZ/Keyboard, Audio and screen settings.
Utility/Tools
These are used to format USB devices, to update
firmware, to export event logs, and to restore
system settings.
Exit Main Menu
Exit the main menu.
CHANNEL SETUP
Channel Number
Basic Setting
Standard Color Adjustment
Special Color Adjustment
Operation Icons
Click on the icon to expand the menu and view its contents.
Click on the icon to minimize the menu contents.
Click on the right button of your mouse to go back to the upper menu.
3.4 Channel Setup
Click the “Channel Setup” on the Main Menu. The screen will display the menu shown
in the following illustration.
3.4.1 Channel Number
The Channel Number is used to designate to which channel or channels the settings will
apply.
Press the icon (for 8Ch). This icon will turn orange and the settings will be applied to all
channels.
Press the icons “ , , , , , , , ” to individually set each channel. The
channel icon will turn green when selected and will turn to white when not selected.
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CHANNEL SETUP
Channel Number
Basic Setting
Active Channel
[ ON]
Record Channel
[ ON]
Hidden Channel
[ NO]
Channel Name
[No Definition]
Rotation Time
▐▬▬▬▬▬ [2Sec]
Image Position Adjustment
Standard Color Adjustment
Special Color Adjustment
3.4.2 Basic Settings
3.4.2.1 Active Channel
To set each channel or all channels are to record and to be displayed on the screen.
“ON” – Enables recording and on-screen display. The channel number icon turns to
orange.
“OFF”- Disables recording and on-screen display. The channel number icon turns to gray.
3.4.2.2 Record Channel
To set one or all channels are record or not. The channel will be displayed on screen even
when it is not recording.
“ON” – Record.
“OFF” – Not Record.
3.4.2.3 Hidden Channel
To set whether or not to display one channel or all channels on the screen, the channel
will continue to record regardless of it being hidden or shown.
“ON” – Hide the channel on screen. The channel square turns to black and channel
number icon turns to white.
“OFF”- Show the channel or channel is will be visible.
3.4.2.4 Channel Name
Designate a name for each channel. The channel name is limited to 24 characters.
Press the icon [ Default Name] to select a channel name from the list defined by the
system: Room, Hall, Door, Lift, Area, Floor, Entry, and Point.
Press the icon “ ” to switch to big letters.
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Channel Name
[ _________________________ ]
▲
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 － ＝
q w e r t y u I o p [ ] \
A s d f g h j k l ; „
Z x c v b n m , . / ‟
[Space] [ Default Name]
Press the icon “ ” to enter the channel name. The channel name will appear on the
channel square.
Or you can define the name by using buttons on IR remote:
/ ( / ) – move up / down
/(/): move left / right to the character would like to select and press ” ” to
select it.
Rotation Time
Sets the period (with a range of 2 to 30sec) of full screen display for each channel.
3.4.2.5 Image Position Adjustment
Adjust the position of the display on the monitor.
Select the icon “ ” (for 8ch) to adjust the display position of all channels in 4/8-split
view at one time.
Select any of the “ ”, “ ”, “ ”, “ ”, “ ”, “ ”, “ ”, “ ” to individually set the image
position of each individual channel.
The following figure will show when enter the “Image Position Adjustment”:
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IMAGE POSITION ADJUSTMENT
[ Default ]
Adjust the image position by mouse left-click follow the direction change of cursor icon
up/ down/ right/ left.
Press [ Default] to load or to restore to the default location.
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CHANNEL SETUP
Channel Number
Basic Setting
Standard Color Adjustment
Brightness
◄▬▬▐▬▬► [10]
Contrast
◄▬▬▐▬▬► [10]
Hue
◄▬▬▐▬▬► [16]
Saturation
◄▬▬▐▬▬► [16]
Sharpness
◄▬▬▐▬▬► [8
Special Color Adjustment
3.4.3 Standard Color Adjustment
Adjust the video color parameters for each channel or simultaneously for all channels.
Brightness: Default is 10.
Press the button “◄ / ►” to adjust the brightness from 1 to 20.
Contrast: Default is 10.
Press the button “◄ / ►” to adjust the contract from 1 to 20.
Hue: Default is 16
Press the button “◄ / ►” to adjust the hue from 1 to 32.
Saturation: Default is 16.
Press the button “◄ / ►” to adjust the saturation from 1 to 32.
Sharpness: Default is 8.
Press the button “◄ / ►” to adjust the sharpness from 1 to 16.
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CHANNELSETUP
Channel Number
Basic Setting
Standard Color Adjustment
Special Color Adjustment
Activate Special Color
[ Disable]
Start Time
◄▬▬▐▬▬► [06:00]
End Time
◄▬▬▐▬▬► [21:00]
Brightness
◄▬▬▐▬▬► [10]
Contrast
◄▬▬▐▬▬► [10]
Hue
◄▬▬▐▬▬► [16]
Saturation
◄▬▬▐▬▬► [16]
Sharpness
◄▬▬▐▬▬► [8]
3.4.4 Special Color Adjustment
Special Color Adjustment applies to video color parameters and designates the setting
for a specified period for an individual channel or for all channels.
Active Special Color:
“ Disable” (Default): Inactive this function.
“ Enable”: Active this function
Start Time: The start time for the special color setting.
End Time: The end time for the special color setting.
Brightness: Default is 10.
Press the button “◄ / ►” to adjust the brightness from 1 to 20.
Contrast: Default is 10.
Press the button “◄ / ►” to adjust the contract from 1 to 20.
Hue: Default is 16
Press the button “◄ / ►” to adjust the hue from 1 to 32.
Saturation: Default is 16.
Press the button “◄ / ►” to adjust the saturation from 1 to 32.
Sharpness: Default is 8.
Press the button “◄ / ►” to adjust the sharpness from 1 to 16.
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RECORD SETUP
Auto Record ◄30Sec►
Activate Performance Gains [ Enable ]
Record Schedule
Total Power : 240 / 240 (Power/Sec)
Auto Settings Adjustment
Channel Recording Setup
Channel Number
Record Resolution [Middle Res (Half D1)]
Video Quality [Standard]
Record Frame Rate [30]
Record Performance Gains [ YES]
3.5 Record Setup
Click “Record Setup” on the Main Menu.
3.5.1 Auto Record
Auto Record is utilized to set the period (OFF, 10Sec, 20Sec, 30Sec, 40Sec, 50Sec or
60Sec) within which the DVR will automatically start recording. Default value is “30Sec”.
This feature is particularly useful in automatically re-starting your DVR recording in case of
an abnormal shut down.
The DVR will not re-start recording when set this function “OFF”.
3.5.2 Activate Performance Gains
The function enables system auto increase the recording power to the heavy loading
channel from the not triggered or not recording channels.
Enable this function makes “Record Performance Gains” at “Channel Recording Setup”
is validated.
3.5.3 Record Schedule
Record Schedule is a menu charting the recording schedule of a particular channel or
all channels for the whole day (24 hours) and the entire week (7 days).
Default setting is “Time Record”.
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RECORD SCHEDULE
Channel Number
None
Time
Motion
Sensor
Motion+Sensor
Day\Hour
Sunday |
Monday |
Tuesday |
Wednesday |
Thursday |
Friday |
Saturday |
3.5.3.1 Channel Number
Select the icon “ ” (for 8Ch) to setup for all channels at one time.
Select the icons “ ”, “ ”, “ ”, “ ”, “ ”, “ ”, “ ”, “ ” to individually setup of each
channel.
3.5.3.2 Recording Mode Select
“/(/): to move left and right
“ ” To select the mode
There are five recording modes:
None: Indicates that the channel is set to not record during this duration
Time: Indicates that the channel is set to continuously record during this duration
Motion: Indicates that the channel is set to motion-triggered recording during this
duration
Sensor: Indicates that the channel is set to record when the sensor is triggered
during this duration
Motion+Sensor: Indicates that the channel is set to motion-triggered and sensor-
triggered recording during this duration
NOTE When “Motion Mode” is set for the recording schedule. Remember to
complete the “Motion Setup” at the main menu of “Detector Setup” otherwise it will not be able to record during the period set on “Motion
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RECORD SCHEDULE
Channel Number
None
Time
Motion
Sensor
Motion+Sensor
Day\Hour
Sunday |
Monday |
Tuesday |
Wednesday |
Thursday |
Friday |
Saturday |
NOTE When “Sensor Mode” is set for the recording schedule. Remember to
complete the “Sensor Setup” at the main menu of “Detector Setup” otherwise it will not be able to record during the period set on “Sensor
Mode”.
Press the icon “ ” to set the recording mode globally: the whole week (7 days) and the
whole day (24 hours) are in the same mode throughout.
The following example shows that the entire week (all 7 days) and the whole day (all 24
hours) are set to the “Motion” recording mode.
Select “Motion” recording mode, press the icon “ ” and press “” ”.
Press the icon “ ” (located after the name of each day) to set every hour of an entire day
to operate in the same mode.
The following example shows that on Sunday, the whole day is set to the “Time” recording
mode.
Select “Time” recording mode, press the icon “ ” and press “” ”.
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RECORD SCHEDULE
Channel Number
None
Time
Motion
Sensor
Motion+Sensor
Day\Hour
Sunday |
Monday |
Tuesday |
Wednesday |
Thursday |
Friday |
Saturday |
RECORD SCHEDULE
Channel Number
None
Time
Motion
Sensor
Motion+Sensor
Day\Hour
Sunday |
Monday |
Tuesday |
Wednesday |
Thursday |
Friday |
Saturday |
Press the icon “ ” to set the same mode for a specified time every day.
The following example shows that from 23:00 to 24:00 (11:00pm to 12:00mn) everyday
there is no recording (set to “None” recording mode).
Select “None” recording mode, press the icon “ ” and press “” ”.
You can also specifically set the recording mode for a particular time and day.
The following example shows that on Sunday, from 19:00 to 24:00 (7:00pm to 12:00mn),
and on Friday, from 2:00 to 4:00 (2:00am to 4:00am), are set to the “Time” recording
mode.
Select the recording mode first. Move the cursor and click the icon “ ”, “ ”, “ ”, “ ” or “ ” to
change mode on the timetable.
Select “Time” recording mode, move the cursor and click the period of icons “ ” change to
“ ” and press “” ”.
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RECORD SETUP
Auto Record ◄30Sec►
Active Performance Gains [ Enable]
Record Schedule
Total Power: 240 / 240 (Power / Sec)
Auto Settings Adjustment
Channel Recording Setup
Channel Number
Record Resolution ◄ Middle Res (Half D1) ►
Video Quality [Standard]
Record Frame Rate [15]
Record Performance Gains [ YES]
RECORD SCHEDULE
Channel Number
None
Time
Motion
Sensor
Motion+Sensor
Day\Hour
Sunday |
Monday |
Tuesday |
Wednesday |
Thursday |
Friday |
Saturday |
3.5.4 Total Power
Total Power: 240/240 (Power / Sec)
It shows the number of recording power that has been allocated and the total number
of recording power.
To distribute the recording power into four channels by click the total power (as upper
red border).
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RECORD SETUP
Total Power: 240/240 (Power/Sec)
Resolution Quality Frame rate
◄Half D1► [Standard] [15]
[ Half D1 ] [Standard] [15]
[ Half D1 ] [Standard] [15]
[ Half D1 ] [Standard] [15]
[ Half D1 ] [Standard] [15]
[ Half D1 ] [Standard] [15]
[ Half D1 ] [Standard] [15]
[ Half D1 ] [Standard] [15]
Video Resolution, Quality and Frame Rate Setting for each Channel
Resolution:
Press the button “◄ / ►” to adjust the resolution from CIF, Half D1 and D1 for
individual channel.
Quality:
Press the button “◄ / ►” to adjust the resolution from Lowest, Low, Standard, High
and Highest for individual channel.
Frame rate:
Press the button “◄ / ►” to adjust the frame rate from 0 to 30 for individual channel.
There is equal to not recording when setup the frame rate to 0.
3.5.5 Auto Settings Adjustment
This function can automatically allocate the recording power under the selected record
resolution.
When all the channels are set at the same resolution, the “Auto Settings Adjustment”
can automatically allocate the frame rate to every channel.
When the setting applies to a specific channel or to specific channels with a particular
resolution, video quality or frame rate the “Auto Settings Adjustment” feature
automatically allocates the remaining frame rate among the other channels.
3.5.6 Channel Recording Setup
The Channel Recording Setup is used to adjust the resolution, quality, frame rate and
performance gains of recording.
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RECORD SETUP
Auto Record [30Sec]
Active Performance Gain [ Enable ]
Record Schedule
Total Frame Rate: 240 / 240 (Power / Sec)
Auto Settings Adjustment
Channel Recording Setup
Channel Number
Record Resolution [Middle Res (Half D1)]
Video Quality [Standard]
Record Frame Rate [15]
Record Performance Gains [ YES]
3.5.6.1 Channel Number
Select the icon “ ” to setup for all channels at one time.
Select any single icons “ ”, “ ”, “ ”, “ ”, “ ”, “ ”, “ ”, “ ” to individually setup of
each channel.
3.5.6.2 Recording Resolution
Select the recording resolution for each or all channels as:
» D1: 704*480 / 60fps (NTSC); 704*576 / 50fps (PAL)
» Half D1: 704*240 / 120fps (NTSC); 704*288 (PAL) (Default)
» CIF: 352*240 / 120fps (NTSC); 352*288 (PAL)
3.5.6.3 Video Quality
Video image quality settings can be Highest, High, Standard, Low, and Lowest. Default is
Standard.
Higher video quality provides a much clearer image for playback but can utilize a much
larger hard drive space with a larger file size.
3.5.6.4 Record Frame Rate
T he recording frame rate for each or all channels may be set from 0~30 fps.
If the frame rate is set to 0 it means that it will not be recording.
3.5.6.5 Recording Performance Gains
The “Record Performance Gains” enables the system to automatically increase the
system power on the heavy loading channel, taking power from the un-triggered,
unutilized or non- recording channels. This function can apply for one or all channels.
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DETECTOR SETUP
Channel Number
Alarm Setup
Light Detect Mode [Sensitivity OFF]
Light Detect Alarm Mode [Mute]
Blind Detect Mode [Sensitivity OFF]
Blind Detect Alarm Mode [ Buzzer-Short]
Video Loss Mode [ Disable]
Video Loss Alarm Mode [ Buzzer-Short]
Motion Setup
Sensor Setup
DETECTOR SETUP
Channel Number
Alarm Setup
Light Detect Mode [Sensitivity OFF]
Light Detect Alarm Mode [Mute]
Blind Detect Mode [Sensitivity OFF]
Blind Detect Alarm Mode [ Buzzer-Short]
Video Loss Mode [ Disable]
Video Loss Alarm Mode [ Buzzer-Short]
Motion Setup
Sensor Setup
3.6 Detector Setup
Click “Detector Setup” on the Main Menu.
3.6.1 Channel Number
Select the icon “ ” to setup for all channels at one time.
Select any “ ”, “ ”, “ ”, “ ”, “ ”, “ ”, “ ”, “ ” to individually setup each channel.
3.6.2 Alarm Setup
Alarm Setup is accessed to configure the alarm mode of each channel, individually, or
for all channels, simultaneously.
3.6.2.1 Light Detect Mode
This mode will be triggered when the video input and when the environment light
becomes dark unexpectedly (close to complete darkness) or there is direct exposure by
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intense light. This mode is related to the ambient lighting of the DVR. The light intensity
settings will have no effect when using the IR cameras.
Choose any of the following settings to adjust the sensitivity of light detection:
Sensitivity OFF: No sensitivity
Sensitivity Low: Low sensitive level
Sensitivity Normal: Normal sensitive level
Sensitivity High: High sensitivity level
Sensitivity Highest: Highest sensitive level
3.6.2.2 Light Detect Alarm Mode
Select the alarm mode when the Light Detect Mode is triggered.
Mute: No beep whatever loss of light or not.
Buzzer-Short: Beep shortly by buzzer on main board.
Buzzer-Long: Beep long by buzzer on main board.
Alarm-Short: Short sound coming from the alarm.
Alarm-Long: Prolonged sound coming from the alarm.
3.6.2.3 Blind Detect Mode
This mode will be triggered when there is no video input (in total darkness) whether the
security camera is purposefully covered or it is directly exposed to intense light. This
detects if there is a deliberate attempt to hide the view of the camera. The light intensity
settings will have no effect when using the IR cameras.
Choose any of the following settings to adjust the sensitivity of blind detection:
Sensitivity OFF: No sensitivity
Sensitivity Low: Low sensitivity level
Sensitivity Normal: Normal sensitivity level
Sensitivity High: High sensitivity level
Sensitivity Highest: Highest sensitivity level
3.6.2.4 Blind Detect Alarm Mode
Select the alarm mode when the Blind Detect Mode is triggered.
Mute: No beep whatever loss of light or not.
Buzzer-Short: Beep shortly by buzzer on main board.
Buzzer-Long: Beep long by buzzer on main board.
Alarm-Short: Short sound coming from the alarm.
Alarm-Long: Prolonged sound coming from the alarm.
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DETECTOR SETUP
Channel Number
Alarm Setup
Motion Setup
Record Detection Activate [ Enable]
Motion Mode [Sensitivity Normal]
Record Time [10Sec]
Alarm Mode [Mute]
Alarm Time [10Sec]
Trigger Full Screen [ OFF]
Trigger Type [Initial Trigger]
Motion Area Setup
Sensor Setup
3.6.2.5 Video Loss Mode
The Video Loss Mode is for detecting the loss of the camera video input.
Enable: Activates video loss detection
Disable: Deactivates video loss detection
3.6.2.6 Video Loss Alarm
Select the alarm mode when the Video Loss Mode is triggered.
Mute: No beep whatever video loss or not.
Buzzer-Short: Beep shortly by buzzer on main board.
Buzzer-Long: Beep long by buzzer on main board.
Alarm-Short: Short sound coming from the alarm.
Alarm-Long: Prolonged sound coming from the alarm.
3.6.3 Motion Setup
Motion Setup is accessed to configure the motion mode for each channel or all
channels.
NOTE Remember to setup the motion mode period on “Record Schedule” at
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the main menu of “Record Setup” after completing “Motion Setup”.
Otherwise, the system will be recording in the default schedule
recording mode.
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3.6.3.1 Record Detection Activate
This feature makes the whole setting of motion setup is efficacious and system will log
the motion triggered event even the DVR under the “Time Recording” mode.
Enable: Activates the whole setting of motion setup
Disable: Deactivates the whole setting of motion setup
NOTE Remember to specify the area you would like monitor using the
“Motion Area Setup” screen. Click on a particular channel you would
like to set and then click on Motion Area Setup to define the
particular area you would like to monitor.
3.6.3.2 Motion Mode
Choose any of the following settings to adjust the motion sensitivity parameter:
Sensitive OFF: No sensitivity
Sensitive Low: Low sensitivity level
Sensitive Normal: Normal sensitivity level
Sensitive High: High sensitivity level
Sensitive Highest: The highest sensitivity level
3.6.3.3 Record Time
Set the recording time when the Motion Mode is triggered.
The recording time as 5sec, 10sec, 15sec, 20sec, 25sec, 30sec, 45sec, 60sec, 90sec,
120sec, 150sec or 180sec.
3.6.3.4 Alarm Mode
Select the alarm mode when Motion Mode is triggered.
Mute: No beep whatever motion is detected or not.
Buzzer-Short: Beep shortly by buzzer on main board.
Buzzer-Long: Beep long by buzzer on main board.
Alarm-Short: Short sound coming from the alarm.
Alarm-Long: Prolonged sound coming from the alarm.
3.6.3.5 Alarm Time
The Alarm Time is the duration of the beep and may be set to: “Nonstop”(no stop), 5sec,
10sec, 15sec, 20sec, 25sec, 30sec, 35sec, 40sec, 45sec, 50sec, 55sec or 60sec.
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MOTION SETUP
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3.6.3.6 Trigger Full Screen
Trigger Full Screen is the duration of the of full-screen display when a channel is triggered.
This may be set to a period between 1 to 30 seconds.
OFF: It will not display on full screen when the channel has been triggered. Also, the
trigger area will turn to a red color.
3.6.3.7 Trigger Type
There are two trigger types: Initial Trigger and Continuous Trigger.
Initial Trigger
When channel has been triggered, the triggering event will be displayed on full screen for
the duration of the setting period. During that period, this channel will ignore any other
triggering events.
Continuous Trigger:
When channel has been triggered, the triggering event will be displayed on full screen for
the duration of the setting period. The channel is, however, still actively monitoring during
that period. Should there be a new triggering event, this channel will display the more
recent event and restart the display period.
3.6.3.8 Motion Area Setup
The Motion Setup allows the user to block multi areas on screen for every single channel as
motion detection area.
Select a channel to set. Use the mouse or the (), (), (), () buttons to move
the area. After positioning, press “” or click right button of the mouse to save it.
CAUTION There will be no response in Motion Mode when the Motion Area
Setup has not been completed.
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DETECTOR SETUP
Channel Number
Alarm Setup
Motion Setup
Sensor Setup
Record Detection Activate [ Enable]
Sensor Mode [ Disable]
Sensor Mapping
Record Time [15Sec]
Alarm Mode [Mute]
Alarm Time [10Sec]
Trigger Full Screen [ OFF]
Trigger Type [Initial Trigger]
3.6.4 Sensor Setup
Sensor Setup is accessed to configure the sensor mode for each channel or all
channels.
NOTE Remember to set up the sensor mode recording for your desired
period on the “Record Schedule” menu in “Record Setup” after
completing “Sensor Setup”. Otherwise, the system will still be
recording in the default recording mode.
3.6.4.1 Record Detection Activate
This feature makes the whole setting of sensor setup is efficacious and system will log
the sensor triggered event even the DVR under the “Time Recording” mode.
Enable: Activates the whole setting of sensor setup
Disable: Deactivates the whole setting of sensor setup
3.6.4.2 Sensor Mode
This parameter enables or disables sensor mode detection.
Enable: Activates sensor mode
3.6.4.3 Sensor Mapping
Disable: Deactivates sensor mode
This feature is to easily mapping a sensor port to a particular channel without having to
remove any wires.
The default display when all channels are selected is: .
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DETECTOR SETUP
Channel Number
Alarm Setup
Motion Setup
Sensor Setup
Record Detection Activate [ Enable]
Sensor Mode [ Disable]
Sensor Mapping
Record Time [15Sec]
Alarm Mode [Mute]
Alarm Time [10Sec]
Trigger Full Screen [ OFF]
Trigger Type [Initial Trigger]
Click on a channel you would like to mapping with a sensor. Then select the sensor type is
normally open or closed. It depends on the characteristics of the sensor you intend to use.
Not Installed: The sensor is not connected to the channel.
Normal – Open: The sensor type is in a normally open state.
Normal – Close: The sensor type is in a normally closed state.
3.6.4.4 Record Time
Set the recording time when the Sensor Mode is triggered.
The recording time as 5sec, 10sec, 15sec, 20sec, 25sec, 30sec, 45sec, 60sec, 90sec,
120sec, 150sec or 180sec.
3.6.4.5 Alarm Mode
Select the alarm mode when Sensor Mode is triggered.
Mute: No beep whatever motion is detected or not.
Buzzer-Short: Beep shortly by buzzer on main board.
Buzzer-Long: Beep long by buzzer on main board.
Alarm-Short: Short sound coming from the alarm.
Alarm-Long: Prolonged sound coming from the alarm.
3.6.4.6 Alarm Time
The Alarm Time is the duration of the beep and may be set to: “Nonstop”(no stop), 5sec,
10sec, 15sec, 20sec, 25sec, 30sec, 35sec, 40sec, 45sec, 50sec, 55sec or 60sec.
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AUTHENTICATION SETUP
Account ID
Passd
admin
＊＊＊＊＊＊
power
＊＊＊＊＊＊
police
＊＊＊＊＊＊
guest
＊＊＊＊＊＊
[ Option] [ Create] [ Delete]
3.6.4.7 Trigger Full Screen
Trigger Full Screen is the duration of the of full-screen display when a channel is triggered.
This may be set to a period between 1 to 30 seconds.
OFF: It will not display on full screen when the channel has been triggered. Also, the
trigger area will turn to a red color.
3.6.4.8 Trigger Type
There are two trigger types: Initial Trigger and Continuous Trigger.
Initial Trigger
When the sensor has been triggered, the triggering event will be displayed on full screen
for the duration of the setting period. During that period, the sensor will ignore any other
triggering events.
Continuous Trigger:
When the sensor has been triggered, the triggering event will be displayed on full screen
for the duration of the setting period. The sensor is, however, still actively monitoring
during that period. Should there be a new triggering event, the display will revert to the
more recent event and restart the display period.
3.7 Authentication Setup
Authentication Setup manages the authorization for accounts, passwords, and
permissions.
Click the following icons for authority management
Click the icons for setting:
: Indicates a disabled account : Indicates an active account
: Permits access to function : Disables access to function
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AUTHENTICATION SETUP
Account ID
Passd
Expire Date
admin
＊＊＊＊＊＊
Never Expires
power
＊＊＊＊＊＊
Never Expires
police
＊＊＊＊＊＊
Never Expires
guest
＊＊＊＊＊＊
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[ Option] [ Create] [ Delete]
AUTHENTICATION SETUP
Account ID
Passd
Video Monitoring
admin
＊＊＊＊＊＊
power
＊＊＊＊＊＊
police
＊＊＊＊＊＊
guest
＊＊＊＊＊＊
[ Option] [ Create] [ Delete]
: Creates a new account : Deletes an account
Account ID: Enter characters as the account ID
Passd (Password): By entering six characters or numbers as password
Click “[ Option] for expire date setup
Click the icons for setting:
: No expiration date : Sets the expiration date
Click “[ Option] for channel monitoring setup
Click the icons for setting:
(for 8Ch):
Enables the account to monitor all channels. The icon turns orange when enabled.
“ ”
Enables the accounts to monitor the specific channels. The icon turns green when
enabled.
Disabled accounts are indicated by white icons.
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AUTHENTICATION SETUP
Account ID
Passd
Audio Monitoring
admin
＊＊＊＊＊＊
power
＊＊＊＊＊＊
police
＊＊＊＊＊＊
guest
＊＊＊＊＊＊
[ Option] [ Create] [ Delete]
Click “[ Option]” for audio monitoring setup
Click the icons for setting:
: Allows the user to monitor audio recording from the channels
: Does not allow the user to monitor audio recording from the channels
NOTE Disabling all accounts means that access is available to all users
without a password.
NOTE Disabling all users to access the specific function means that all
users can access only specific functions.
3.8 System Setup
System Setup sets the Language, Viewing, Date/Time, Sequence, Button Beep, Input
Device, and other relevant parameters.
Click on the System Setup icon or “System Setup ” on the Main Menu.
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SYSTEM SETUP
Language Selection ◄English►
View Setup
Date/Time Setup
Sequence Setup
Full Screen Sequence [ OFF]
4 Split Sequence ▐▬▬▬▬▬ [ OFF]
1+7 Split Sequence ▐▬▬▬▬▬ [ OFF]
9 Split Sequence ▐▬▬▬▬▬ [ OFF]
1+12 Split Sequence ▐▬▬▬▬▬ [ OFF]
1+14 Split Sequence ▐▬▬▬▬▬ [ OFF]
16 Split Sequence ▐▬▬▬▬▬ [ OFF]
Button Beep Setup
Input Device Setup
Auto Exit Menu [ OFF]
VIEW SETUP
System Display Setup
Main Menu Graphics Mode [ ON]
Channel Dynamic Effects [ ON]
Icons Help [ ON]
Error Message [ ON]
State Bar Information
Channel Information
3.8.1 Language Selection
Language Selection is used to select the language for the on-screen display (OSD)
Menu.
3.8.2 View Setup
View Setup is for choosing whether to display certain illustrations and DVR information
or not.
3.8.2.1 Main Menu Graphics Mode
Sets the main menu displayed by graphic icons or text mode.
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Graphics Mode
MAIN MENU
Text Mode
MAIN MENU
Channel Setup
Record Setup
Detector Setup
Authentication Setup
System Setup
Hardware Setup
Utility/Tools
Exit Main Menu
Exit & Save Changes
Exit & Discard Changes
Default Location
Icon Help
Icons
3.8.2.2 Channel Dynamic Effect
Enables or disables the channel moving effects during channel dynamic drag and drop.
3.8.2.3 Icon Help
Enables or disables the help icon text description to appear when the mouse hovers
over the icons.
NOTE: This model does not show up the 16 Channel icons
3.8.2.4 Error Message
Enables or disables system to show the log when an error occurs.
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VIEW SETUP
System Display Setup
State Bar Information
All State Bar Information [ ON]
Record Light [ ON]
Network Information [ ON]
Hard Drive Information [ ON]
Date/Time Information [ ON]
Rotation Information [ ON]
Channel Information
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State Bar Information
3.8.2.5 State Bar Information
Determines how system status information is set and shown.
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VIEW SETUP
System Display Setup
State Bar Information
Channel Information
All Channels Information [ ON]
Channel Number [ ON]
Channel Name [ ON]
Record Light [ ON]
Video Loss [ ON]
Record Mode [ ON]
Detector Mode [ ON]
Alarm Display [ ON]
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Channel Information
3.8.2.6 Channel Information
Enable or disable the channel information icons is set and shown on the home screen.
(4Ch) (8Ch): The Channel Number Icon
: Recording Light : Video Loss (Flashing)
: Record Mode (Not Flashing)
: Detection Mode (Flashing)
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DAY/TIME SETUP
Date Display Mode [YYYY/MM/DD]
Time Set [2010/06/14 11:18:19]
Time Zone [GMT +08:00]
[Taipei]
Daylight Saving Time
Activate Daylight Saving [ Disable]
Time Starts [No definition]
Time Ends [No definition]
NTP Server
Activate Service [ Enable]
Server IP [time.stdtime.gov.tw]
Interval (Days) [3Day]
Synchronize Now
3.8.3 Date/Time Setup
Date/Time Setup Menu sets relevant information on date and time.
3.8.3.1 Date Display Mode
Date Display Mode is used to choose a date format for the state information. The
allowable formats are YYYY/MM/DD, DD/MM/YYYY, and MM/DD/YYYY.
3.8.3.2 Time Set
“Time Set” is for adjusting the date and time.
/ ( / ): Up / Down – Change the number
/(/): Move left/right to the character that needs to be changed
: Exit after confirmed setting
3.8.3.3 Time Zone
“Time Zone” is for adjusting time zone and location.
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Time Starts
Month ◄October►
Week [First Week]
Day [Sunday]
Hour [0]
Time Ends
Month ◄October►
Week [First Week]
Day [Sunday]
Hour [0]
3.8.3.4 Daylight Saving Time
“Daylight Saving Time” is for adjusting the DST settings (for countries where it is
applicable).
3.8.3.4.1 Activate Daylight Saving
“Activate Daylight Saving” enables or disables the daylight saving mode.
3.8.3.4.2 Time Starts
“Time Starts” indicates the start date of daylight saving time. The user can set the
month, week number, day, and hour.
3.8.3.4.3 Time Ends
“Time Ends” indicates the end date of daylight saving time. The user can set the month,
week number, day, and hour.
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DAY/TIME SETUP
Date Display Mode [YYYY/MM/DD]
Time Set [2010/06/14 11:18:19]
Time Zone [GMT +08:00]
[Taipei]
Daylight Saving Time
Active Daylight Saving [ Disable]
Time Starts [Not definition]
Time Ends [Not definition]
NTP Server
Activate Service [ Enable]
Server IP [time.stdtime.gov.tw]
Interval (Days) [3Day]
Synchronize Now
3.8.3.5 NTP Server
NTP Server allows for the synchronization of the day/ time settings with the NTP server
through internet.
Activate Service:
Enable: Enable Synchronization
Disable: Disable Synchronization
Server IP: The IP address of NTP server (Maximum in 24 characters)
Interval (Days): The frequency (number of days) of when the server is synchronized.
Synchronize Now: Start synchronizing with NTP server now
3.8.4 Sequence Setup
The Sequence Setup Menu is for setting the channel rotation sequence period.
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SYSTEM SETUP
Language Selection [English]
View Setup
Date/Time Setup
Sequence Setup
Full Screen Sequence [ ON]
4 Split Sequence ▐▬▬▬▬▬ [ OFF]
1+7 Split Sequence ▐▬▬▬▬▬ [ OFF]
9 Split Sequence ▐▬▬▬▬▬ [ OFF]
1+12 Split Sequence ▐▬▬▬▬▬ [ OFF]
1+14 Split Sequence ▐▬▬▬▬▬ [ OFF]
16 Split Sequence ▐▬▬▬▬▬ [ OFF]
Button Beep Setup
Input Device Setup
Auto Exit Menu [ OFF]
Full Screen Sequence
Enables or disables the full screen rotation period.
4 Split Sequence
Enables or disables the 4 split display rotation period.
1+7 Split Sequence
Enables or disables the 1+7 split display rotation period.
9 Split Sequence
Enables or disables the 9 split display rotation period.
1+12 Split Sequence
Enables or disables the 1+12 split display rotation period.
1+14 Split Sequence
Enables or disables the 1+14 split display rotation period.
16 Split Sequence
Enables or disables the 16 split display rotation period.
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SYSTEM SETUP
Language Selection [English]
View Setup
Date/Time Setup
Sequence Setup
Button Beep Setup
Input Device Setup
Mouse Moving Speed [Normal]
Mouse Repeat Speed [Normal]
Keypad Repeat Speed [Normal]
IR Repeat Speed [Normal]
Auto Exit Menu [ OFF]
SYSTEM SETUP
Language Selection [English]
View Setup
Date/Time Setup
Sequence Setup
Button Beep Setup
Beep of Mouse Buttons [Sound A]
Beep of Keypad [Sound B]
Beep of IR Remote [Sound C]
Input Device Setup
Auto Exit Menu [ OFF]
3.8.5 Button Beep Setup
The Button Beep Setup configures the type of beeping sound for the mouse, keypad,
and IR remote operations. The sound type can be either: [Mute], [Type A], [Type B], or
[Type C].
NOTE Keypad Beep is available for models equipped with keypad.
3.8.6 Input Device Setup
Input Device Setup is used to set the speed of the following input devices: mouse,
keypad and IR Remote. The speeds can be assigned the following settings:
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Mouse Moving Speed: Slow, Normal, Fast
Mouse Repeat Speed: OFF, Slow, Normal, Fast
Keypad Repeat Speed: OFF, Slow, Normal, Fast
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HARDWARE SETUP
Query Error Messages
Hard Drive Setup
Network Setup
Keyboard/PTZ Setup
Screen Setup
NTSC/PAL Auto Detection [ ON]
Video Output Format [NTSC]
Screen Border [ ON]
Main Display Screen [VGA]
VGA Resolution [1024x768]
Video Adjustment
Audio Setup
IR Repeat Speed: OFF, Slow, Normal, Fast
NOTE Keypad repeat speed is available for models equipped with keypad.
3.8.7 Auto Exit Menu
The Auto Exit Menu configures the menu to automatically revert back to the main
display screen after a specified period.
Set Auto Exit Menu to [ OFF] for manual exit. Otherwise, the menu will exit after 10,
20, 30, 40, 50 or 60 seconds, depending on the set time.
3.9 Hardware Setup
Hardware Setup is the menu for configuring hardware parameters including error
message, hard drive, network, keyboard/PTZ, screen display and audio function.
Click the “Hardware Setup” on the Main Menu.
3.9.1 Query Error Message
The Query Error Message window shows the all error messages.
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QUERY ERROR MESSAGES
[ View Time] [ Clear Message]
HARD DRIVE SETUP
Overwrite Enable [ YES]
Max. Recording Days ▐▬▬▬▬▬ [ None]
First Hard Disk
Model [WDC WD7500AYPS-01ZKB]
HDD Size [715403MB]
Max. Recording Days [1 Day]
Record Start Time [2006/06/11 15:26:18]
Record End Time [2010/06/14 13:13:30]
Standard Record Size [2438/715351 MB 35%]
Standard number of event [396/357376 20%]
Format Hard Drive
[ View Time]: Sort error messages by time of occurrence.
[ Clear Message]: Clear all error logs.
3.9.2 Hard Drive Setup
The Hard Drive Setup menu displays hard disk information and allows the user to
enable the HDD overwriting.
3.9.2.1 Overwrite enable
[ YES]: The hard drive automatically writes over the oldest video on the hard drive
when it runs out of space for recording.
[ NO]: Recording will stop when the hard drive is full.
3.9.2.2 Max. Recording Days
This function enables to specify the days of recording data which is retained in the hard
drive. It will be required to format the hard drive once you change the limited days.
Those expired recording data will be not found during event search.
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System is Recording
Hard Disk Format is Prohibited.
Once you have selected the number of days, click on “Format Hard Drive”.
You can set the maximum recording days as from 1 to 30 or “None” not to limit.
CAUTION If you decide to move or re-assign your DVR to a different system
with a different ruling on how long you can keep your videos, you
have to reformat your hard drive to change the Max. Recording Days.
3.9.2.3 First Hard Disk
Model: Automatically displays the hard drive model number.
HDD Size: Automatically displays the hard drive size.
Max. Recording Days: Displays the current setting for the maximum number of
days recorded videos are retained.
Record Start Time: Displays the day and time when the hard drive starts storing
recorded data
Record End Time: Displays the day and time of the last recording on the hard
drive
Standard Record Size: The total hard drive capacity in megabyte (MB) and the
ratio of using space.
Standard Number of event: Total number of record events / total capacity of
events and the ratio of using space.
3.9.2.4 Format Hard Drive
You cannot format the hard drive when the system is running in recording mode. When
you attempt to do so, the following warning message will appear on the screen.
3.9.3 Network Setup
Network Setup is for adjusting network configurations.
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NETWORK SETUP
Network Enable [ Enable]
IP Address Setup
IP Type [DHCP]
IP Address [ 0. 0. 0. 0]
Gateway [ 0. 0. 0. 0]
Subnet Mask [ 0. 0. 0. 0]
MAC Address [00:B2:95:DF:96:B7]
PPPoE Account ID [No Definition]
PPPoE Password [No Definition]
Management/Monitoring Setup
Server Setup
NETWORK SETUP
Network Enable [ Enable]
IP Address Setup
IP Type [DHCP]
IP Address [ 0. 0. 0. 0]
Gateway [ 0. 0. 0. 0]
Subnet Mask [ 0. 0. 0. 0]
MAC Address [00:B2:95:DF:96:B7]
PPPoE Account ID [Not Definition]
PPPoE Password [Not Definition]
Management/Motoring Setup
Server Setup
3.9.3.1 Network Enable
[ Enable]: Network may be used
[ Disable]: Network may not be used
3.9.3.2 IP Address Setup
The IP address acts as a locator or an identification number to enable a device on a
TCP/IP network to locate other devices and interact with them. Certain parameters
need to be set through IP Address Setup to ensure proper network communication.
IP Type
There are two options for IP type: Static IP address and Dynamic IP address (DHCP
and PPPoE).
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Management Service
Activate Service [ Enable]
Monitoring Service
Activate Service [ Enable]
Port [8000]
Video Transmission Quality [Standard]
Audio Transmission [ ON]
Static IP Address: User must manually define a static IP address. Contact the
network administrator for this information.
DHCP: System gets the IP address from the router or DHCP server. Contact the
network administrator for this information.
PPPoE: The Point-to-Point Protocol over Ethernet (PPPoE) is used mainly with
DSL services where individual users connect to the DSL modem over Ethernet
and in plain Metro Ethernet networks.
Please input the PPPoE Account ID and Password provided by the ISP.
(Note: Account ID maximum in 24 characters; Password maximum in 16
characters)
GATEWAY: Define gateway IP address. Contact the network administrator for this
information.
SUBNET MASK: A sub network, or subnet, is a logically visible, distinctly
addressed part of a single Internet Protocol network. Contact the network
administrator for this information.
MAC Address: MAC address is a unique identifier assigned to most network
adapters or network interface cards (NICs) by the manufacturer for identification. It
has been set at dedicated address even reset the DVR.
NOTE You must plan on the network structure if the MIS or Network
Administrator manages the network.
Consult with the MIS or Network Administrator for the IP address
segment and port-forwarding rule for the DVR network setup.
3.9.3.3 Management / Monitoring Setup
The Management/Monitoring Setup menu addresses the management and monitoring
service for remote DVR control and viewing from the internet (i.e. Internet Explorer)
browser and PC Viewer.
Management Service
Activate Service: Enables or disables the management service for allowing
remote control from IE or PC Viewer.
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SERVER SETUP
Default DNS Address [168. 95.192. 1]
Custom DNS Address [168. 95. 1. 1]
Dynamic DNS
Activate Service [ Disable]
Provider [www.dyndns.com]
Server Name [No Definition]
Account [No Definition]
Password [No Definition]
Monitoring Service
Activate Service: Enables or disables the monitoring service for allowing remote
viewing from IE or PC Viewer.
Port: The default port number is “8000” for DVR video and audio transmission.
Video Transmission Quality: Selects the remote video transmission quality from
Lowest, Low, Standard, High, and Highest.
Audio Transmission: Enables [ ON] or disables [ OFF] audio transmission.
NOTE You must plan on the network structure if the MIS or Network
Administrator manages the network.
You should consult with the MIS or Network Administrator for the IP
address segment and port-forwarding rule for the DVR network setup.
3.9.3.4 Server Setup
Configure the DNS server.
Default DNS Address
The Domain Name System (DNS) translates hostnames to IP addresses (default
setting). If there is no DNS address setting or fail, DVR will go for Default DNS Address.
Custom DNS Address
The Domain Name system (DNS) translate hostnames to IP addresses (customer
setting).
Dynamic DNS
Dynamic DNS is a system that allows the domain name data held in a name server to
be updated in real time. Please refer to the chapter “DynDNS Service Overview”.
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Service Active: Enable the Dynamic DNS service.
Provider: The web site / IP Address of Dynamic DNS provider
Server Name: Define a name of Dynamic DNS (Maximum in 24 characters)
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KEYBOARD/PTZ SETUP
Pan/Tilt/Zoom Setup
RS-485
Baudrate [9600]
Databit [8 Bit]
Parity [No Parity]
Stopbit [1 Stopbit]
Keyboard
Keyboard Model [ OFF]
Keyboard ID [1]
PAN/TILT/ZOOM SETUP
Channel Number
PTZ Protocol [None]
Camera ID [1]
Camera Reset
Speed Adjustment
Pan Speed ▬▬▬▐▬▬ [4]
Tilt Speed ▬▬▬▐▬▬ [4]
Cruise Speed ▬▐▬▬ [1]
Auto Pan Speed ▬▬▬▐▬▬ [4]
Zoom/Focus/Iris
Account: The account name of Dynamic DNS (Maximum in 20 characters)
Password: Password for Dynamic DNS Please refer to DYNDNS Service
(Maximum in 12 characters)
3.9.4 Keyboard/PTZ Setup
Configures the communication protocols between the DVR and the PTZ-capable
cameras and the keyboard connected to it.
3.9.4.1 Pan/Tilt/Zoom Setup
The Pan/Tilt/Zoom Setup allows you to modify the PTZ settings for each channel of the
DVR. These settings need to be matched to the camera you intend to connect to your
DVR.
Channel Number
The “PAN/TILT/ZOOM SETUP” supports individually setup of each channel.
Select any icons “ ”, “ ”, “ ”, “ ”, “ ”, “ ”, “ ”, “ ” (for 8Ch) to individually setup
of each channel.
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Camera ID [ 1]
PAN/TILT/ZOOM SETUP
Channel Number
PTZ Protocol [None]
Camera ID [1]
Camera Reset
Speed Adjustment
Pan Speed ▬▬▬▐▬▬ [4]
Tilt Speed ▬▬▬▐▬▬ [4]
Cruise Speed ▬▐▬▬ [1]
Auto Pan Speed ▬▬▬▐▬▬ [4]
Zoom/Focus/Iris
PTZ Protocol
Provides options for the PTZ camera protocol: Pelco P, Pelco D, Teleview Pelco P,
Teleview Pelco D, Merit LILIN (3B), Merit LILIN (7B), HiSharp, Nicecam and Elitar.
Camera ID
Adjusts the identification number based on the local settings of your camera. This
value may be any number from 1 to 255. Use the arrows ( and ) to select.
Speed Adjustment
These pertain to the panning, tilting, and cruising speeds of your camera.
Pan Speed: can be set between 0 to 8.
Tilt Speed: can be set between 0 to 8.
Cruise Speed: can be set between 0 to 3.
Auto Pan Speed: can be set between 0 to 5.
Zoom/Focus/Iris
These pertain to the zoom, focus, and iris adjustment settings of your camera.
Zoom Speed : can be set between 0 to 3.
Focus Speed : can be set between 0 to 3.
Iris Speed : can be set between 0 to 3.
Auto Focus : can be Enabled or Disabled.
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PAN/TILT/ZOOM SETUP
Channel Number
PTZ Protocol [None]
Camera ID [1]
Camera Reset
Speed Adjustment
Zoom/Focus/Iris
Cruise Speed ▬▐▬ [1]
Focus Speed ▬▐▬ [1]
Iris Speed ▬▐▬ [1]
Auto Focus [ Enable]
Auto Iris [ Enable]
Auto Iris : can be Enabled or Disabled.
3.9.4.2 RS-485
The DVR uses the RS-485 standard for PTZ communication. The following settings
must be configured in parallel with the local settings of the camera for the system to
function properly.
Baudrate
Select a baud rate: 1200, 1800, 2400, 4800, 9600, 14400, 19200, 38400, 57600 or
115200.
Databit
Select a data bit communication protocol: 8-bit or 7-bit
Parity
Select a parity configuration: Odd, Even, or No Parity
Stopbit
Select a stop bit configuration: 1 Stopbit or 2 Stopbit
NOTE Pan/Tilt/Zoom and RS-485 Settings may vary for each camera. Be
sure to match local camera settings to those you input on the DVR.
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HARDWARE SETUP
Query Error Message
Hard Drive Setup
Network Setup
Screen Setup
NTSC/PAL Auto Detection [ OFF]
Video Output Format [NTSC]
Screen Border [ ON]
Main Display Screen [VGA]
VGA Resolution [1024x768]
Video Adjustment
Audio Setup
3.9.4.3 Keyboard
Keyboard Model
Select the keyboard model you are using: OFF (if there is no keyboard), CK101,
CK201, KB-KT301
Keyboard ID
Adjust the identification number based on the local settings of your keyboard. This
value may be any number from 1 to 16.
Keyboard Protocol
Provides options for the keyboard communication protocol: Pelco P, Pelco D, Teleview
Pelco P, Teleview Pelco D, Merit LILIN (3B), Merit LILIN (7B), HiSharp, Nicecam and
Elitar. This setting depends on the keyboard model being used.
3.9.5 Screen Setup
Adjust the video format and resolution of the display device.
NTSC/PAL Auto Detection
The system will automatically detect the video format NTSC/PAL from the video source,
i.e. security cameras.
Video Output Format
The selection of video output format NTSC or PAL is available while the “NTSC/PAL
Auto Detection” function is disabled.
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Screen Border
Screen Border
[ ON] : To show the border
[ OFF] : Not to show the screen border.
Main Display Screen
Provides options to connect the main display screen to either a BNC or VGA port
(Labeled as “VIDEO-OUT”).
VGA Resolution
Sets the resolution as 640x480, 800x600, 1024x768 or 1280x1024.
Video Adjustment
Adjusts the position of main display on the monitor when connect the main display
screen to BNC port (Labeled as “VIDEO-OUT”).
The following figure will show when enter the “Video Adjustment”:
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HARDWARE SETUP
Query Error Message
Hard Drive Setup
Network Setup
Screen Setup
Audio Setup
Audio Record [ ON]
Audio Mute [ OFF]
Input Volume ▐▬▬▬▬▬ [1]
Output Volume ▬▬▬▬▬▐ [16]
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VIDEO ADJUSTMENT
[ Default ]
Adjust the image position by using the mouse right-click button to follow the direction
change of cursor icon up / down / right/ left.
Press [ Default] to load the default location.
3.9.6 Audio Setup
Audio Setup relates to the settings for the audio device that may be connected to your
DVR.
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UTILITY/TOOLS
Format USB Disk
Firmware Update
Environment Setting
Save Settings to USB
Load Settings from USB
Restore Default Setting
Audio Record
[ ON] : Enables audio recording
[ OFF] : Disables audio recording
Audio Mute
[ ON] : Mutes the sound
[ OFF] : Allows for sound to be heard
Input Volume
Adjusts the input volume from 1 to 16.
Output Volume
Adjusts the output volume from 1 to 16.
3.10 Utility/Tools
These tools help you to format the USB dongle, to update firmware, to export event
logs and to load or restore the environment configuration.
Click the “Utility/Tools” on the Main Menu.
3.10.1 Format USB Disk
The system supports USB pen drives and USB card readers with the FAT32 device file
format. Please format the drive (using the file format function) if it is not in FAT32
otherwise an error will occur during backup. The file format function helps you format
USB device to improve its compatibility with the DVR for storing video data into your
USB device.
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FIRMWARE UPDATE
Current Revision: V15.0.0
Current Date/Time: Jun 14 2010 05:22:38
Current Language: English
Current Checksum: 0x0332E245
File Name:
File Revision:
File Date/Time:
File Language:
File Checksum:
Plug USB Stick
FORMAT USB DISK
USB Disk [General Flash Disk]
File System [FAT32]
Free Capacity [1005MB]
Total Capacity [1005MB]
[ Format]
3.10.2 Firmware Update
The firmware is updated by using a USB pen drive that contains the latest firmware file.
With the upgrade firmware file on the root directory of the USB drive, insert the external
USB drive into the USB port of the DVR front panel as shown on the picture below.
After the USB disk is attached to the port, the message “Read file Information” will
appear on the bottom line of the screen.
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FIRMWARE UPDATE
Current Revision: V15.0.0
Current Date/Time: Jun 14 2010 05:22:38
Current Language: English
Current Checksum: 0x0332E245
File Name: FWVX4TWNFWI
File Revision: V15.0.1
File Date/Time: Jan 15 2010 16:45:52
File Language: English
File Checksum: 0x02E165B5
Update Process
FIRMWARE UPDATE
Current Revision: V15.0.0
Current Date/Time: Jun 14 2010 05:22:38
Current Language: English
Current Checksum: 0x0332E245
File Name: FWVX4TWNFWI
File Revision:
File Date/Time:
File Language:
File Checksum:
Read File Information
If there is a mistake or missing file on the pen drive or the firmware file is located under
a child folder, it will show: File not found or Disk Error on the bottom line. Please
check USB disk or file or move the firmware file to the root directory. Re-insert the USB
drive to the USB port and start over.
After reading the firmware is displayed. Click this button on begin the upgrade.
When DVR is updating the firmware, it shows “Firmware is updating, please wait”.
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FIRMWARE UPDATE
Current Revision: V15.0.0
Current Date/Time: Jun 14 2010 05:22:38
Current Language: English
Current Checksum: 0x0332E245
File Name: FWVX4TWNFWI
File Revision: V15.0.1
File Date/Time: Jan 15 2010 16:45:52
File Language: English
File Checksum: 0x02E165B5
Update Process
FIRMWARE UPDATE
Current Revision: V15.0.0
Current Date/Time: Jun 14 2010 05:22:38
Current Language: English
Current Checksum: 0x0332E245
File Name: FWVX4TWNFWI
File Revision: V15.0.1
File Date/Time: Jan 15 2010 16:45:52
File Language: English
File Checksum: 0x02E165B5
Update Process
SAVE SETTINGS TO USB
USB Disk [General Flash Disk]
File System [FAT32]
Free Capacity [1005MB]
Write File [Env2010-07-14_0503.env]
[ Save File]
Firmware update is success
System will restart
Firmware is updating
Please wait
After firmware update is completed, Firmware update is success, System will
restart ----“ is displayed, and then the system restarts.
3.10.3 Environmental Setting
Save Settings to USB
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SAVE SETTINGS TO USB
File „Env2010-07-14_0503.env‟
Written successfully !!!
[ OK]
LOAD SETTINGS FROM USB
USB Disk [General Flash Disk]
File System [FAT32]
Free Capacity [1005MB]
Read File [Env2010-07-14_0503]
[ Load File] [ File Select]
LOAD SETTINGS FROM USB-FILE SELECT
Env2010-07-14_0531.env (Generic)
Env2010-07-11_0526.env (Generic)
Env2010-07-09_0525.env (Generic)
Env2010-07-08_0504.env (Generic)
LOAD SETTINGS FROM USB
File „Env2010-07-14_0503.env‟ Loaded.
System will restart…
This tool can help you duplicate the system environment configuration and store it on
the USB device. You can use this to swiftly deploy your other DVR systems which will
be using the same configuration.
It will show the following message after file is duplicated successfully.
Load Settings from USB
This tool can help you load the system environment configuration from the USB device.
Click [ File select] to select the file you would like to load.
Click [ Load File] to load the selected file from USB device. It will show the following
message:
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Load default setting
Restore default settings?
[ YES] [ NO]
Reset completed,
System will restart…
MAIN MENU
Channel Setup
Record Setup
Detector Setup
Authentication Setup
System Setup
Hardware Setup
Utility/Tools
Exit Main Menu
Exit & Save Changes
Exit & Discard Changes
UTILITY/TOOLS
Format USB Drive
Firmware Update
Export Event Log
Environment Setting
Save Setting to USB
Load Setting from USB
Restore Default Setting
Restore Default Setting
This command resets the system to its default settings.
Select “YES” to load the default setting. After which, the system will reboot.
3.11 Exit Main Menu
The Exit Main Menu window provides options to save or discard changes before exiting.
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Exit Main Menu
Some configuration has been changed.
Please confirm?
[ Save] [ Discard] [ Cancel]
Data Saving
Please Wait…
Exit Main Menu
Discard changes and exit now?
[ YES] [ NO]
Click on the icon if you access this from the Main Menu in Graphics Mode. If you
have made changes, you will be asked whether or not you would like to save those
changes.
Otherwise, in the regular Main Menu mode, you are presented with the following
window:
3.11.1 Exit & Save Changes
All changes are saved before exiting from the menu.
3.11.2 Exit & Discard Changes
All changes are ignored (The changes will not be saved and will take no effect.) before
exiting from the menu. Confirm with “Yes” or go back to the menu by choosing “No”.
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4 Playback and Data
Backup
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CALENDAR MENU
[2010]
[July]
Sun
Mon
Tue
Wed
Thu
Fri
Sat 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
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[ Play] [ Backup]
Month Selector
Day Selector
Year Selector
Time Selector
4.1 Calendar Menu
The Calendar Menu is a play back feature that allows you to access recorded videos
by selecting the date and time when the video was captured.
Press the Calendar Menu Icon on the Control Bar to enter the Calendar Menu in
the live viewing window.
Choosing the year of the video to play back
The Year Selector will start blinking when your mouse is hovering over it. Click on the
year or the arrows beside the year ( or ) to choose.
Choosing the month of the video to play back
The Month Selector will start blinking when your mouse is hovering over it. Click on the
month or the arrows beside the month ( or ) to choose.
Choosing the day of the video to play back
The dates with recorded videos will be in a vivid white color for weekdays, red for
Sundays, and cyan for Saturdays on the Day Selector. A specific day will start blinking
when your mouse is hovering over it. Click on the day you would like to review. A circle
will appear around the selected number and the number will be enclosed with brackets.
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CALENDAR MENU
[2010]
[July]
Sun
Mon
Tue
Wed
Thu
Fri
Sat
1 2 3
4 5 6 7 8 9 10
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[ Play] [ Backup]
Choosing the time of the video to play back
Once you‟ve chosen the date, the hours with recorded videos will be in a vivid green
color on the Time Selector. A specific time will start blinking when your mouse is
hovering over it. Click on the hour you would like to review. A circle will appear around
the selected number.
Example of time-search video selection with Calendar Menu
In the example above, the date selected is July 26, 2010 (Monday) and the time is
17:00. The illustration also shows that recorded videos of that day are available from
09:00 to 18:00.
[ Play]: Starts to play the event that has been selected.
[ Backup]: Creates a backup file for the event that has been selected
NOTE Play back and backup for the Calendar Menu is similar to the
operation available in the Play Menu. Please refer to the section on
the Video Playback Control Bar.
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PLAY MENU
Channel Number
Play Begin Time [2010/7/04 10:40:02]
Play End Time [2010/7/14 05:59:13]
2121 ▲ ▲ 2010/07/14 06:18:31
2120 2010/07/14 06:17:12
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2118 2010/07/14 04:20:11
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PLAY MENU
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4.2 Play Menu
Press “” (or “II”) button or icon to enter Play Menu in the live view window.
Channel Number: select the channel to playback
Play Begin Time: specify the beginning of the playback
Play End Time: specify the end time of the playback
The information below it shows the available recorded events.
To click [ Option] to switching the window as follows:
[ Play]: Start playing the recorded data. After the data has been played, it will show
“”
[ Backup]: To back-up the recorded data. Please refer to the “Backup” section
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PLAY MENU
Channel Number
Play Begin Time [2010/7/04 10:40:02]
Play End Time [2010/7/14 05:59:13]
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[ Option] [ Play] [ Backup]
Serial Number of Recorded Data
The type of event log
Start of Recording Time
Scroll Bar for Search
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Commands and Recorded Data status:
S/N of Recorded Data: Series Number of recorded data provide by system
Recording Status:
o / : Shows the begin or end of recording data in the hard drive
o : Shows the recording mode
o : The data can be played (This icon doesn‟t show if no video recording is
available.)
o : The recorded video data has been played
o : Power ON/OFF event occur
Recording Time: The date / time of recorded data
Searching: The vertical scroll bar for search the recorded data by mouse
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PIP View
Displays real-time video and playback video
simultaneously in PIP (picture in picture) view.
4 Split View
Displays playback video in 4-split view.
1+ 7 Split View
Displays playback video in 1+7 split view.
9 Split View
Displays playback video in 9-split view.
1+12 Split View
Displays playback video in 1+12 split view.
1+14 Split View
Displays playback video in 1+14 split view.
16 Split View
Displays playback video in 16-split view.
Previous Segment
Plays back the recorded video by one hour
Rewind
Plays backward faster
Stop
Stops the video playback
Pause
Pauses the video playback
Play
Starts the video playback
Fast Forward
Plays forward faster
Next Segment
Plays forward the recorded video by one hour
Calendar Menu
Goes back to Calendar Menu
Play Menu
Goes back to Play Menu
Event Search
Goes to Search Menu
Play Bar
Shifts the bar to select the playback time from the
recorded video data you would like to review.
Video Playback Control Bar
You will see the control bar during video playback.
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FILTER TIME SETUP
Active Filter Time [ Disable]
Filter Begin Time [2010/07/04 10:40:05]
Filter End Time [2010/07/14 07:06:22]
Time Reset Range
SEARCH MENU
Channel Number
Filter Type [All Events]
Filter Time Setup [ Disable]
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4.3 Event Search
Press “” (or “”) button or icon to enter Event Search Menu.
Channel Number: Specifies the channels to search
Filter Type: Filters events by type “General Event”, “Record Event”, “Hardware
Event”, “Warning Event”, and “All Events”
Filter Time Setup:
Active Filter Time: Enables/disables filter time of event
Filter Begin Time: Specifies the beginning time of event filter
Filter End Time: Specifies the end time of event filter
Time Reset Range: Resets the event search time period according to all effective
events as recorded
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SEARCH MENU
Channel Number
Filter Type [All Events]
Filter Time Setup [ Disable]
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SEARCH MENU
Event Type: Time Record
Trigger Channel:
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[ Play]: Starts to play the event that has been selected
[ Backup]: Creates a backup file for the event that has been selected
[ Option]: Switches the top frame of the Search Menu into an event content display.
The display depends on the type of event being referenced.
Event Type: Shows the name of the selected event
Triggered Channel: Shows the triggered channel
Record End Time: Shows the recording end time.
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PLAY MENU
Channel Number
Play Begin Time [2010/7/04 10:40:02]
Play End Time [2010/7/14 05:59:13]
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[ Option] [ Play] [ Backup]
BACKUP MENU
Backup Device [Generic Flash Disk]
Free Capacity [1029352/1029380 KB]
Backup Channel
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4.4 Data Backup
The DVR supports data backup by USB 2.0 device (Support the pen drive and card
reader) on the front panel.
Press the “” (or “II”) button to enter the “Play Menu”.
Use the “(/)” buttons to select which data to backup. Press [ Backup Start] to
enter the “Backup Menu”.
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Estimate Time [30Sec]
Start Time [2010/07/14 06:18:31]
End Time [2010/07/14 06:17:25]
Backup Period [00Min 06Sec]
Backup Size [1152KB]
[ Backup Start]
BACKUP MENU
Backup Device [Generic Flash Disk]
Free Capacity [1029352/1029380 KB]
Backup Channel
Estimate Time [30Sec]
Start Time [2010/07/14 06:18:31]
Backup Period [00Min 06Sec]
Backup Size [1152KB]
[ Backup Start]
Disk information is shown on the top portion of the screen and recorded data
information is shown in the bottom portion.
Backup Device: shows the backup device where data will be stored for backup.
Free Capacity: shows the amount of free space on the backup device.
Backup channel: selects single or multi channels you would like to backup.
You can change the period of recorded data for backup by setting the “Start Time” and
“End Time”.
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BACKUP MENU
Backup Device [Generic Flash Disk]
Free Capacity [1029352/1029380 KB]
Backup Channel
Estimate Time [30Sec]
End Time [2010/07/14 06:18:31]
Backup Period [00Min 06Sec]
Backup Size [1152KB]
[ Backup Start]
The “Free Capacity”, “Estimate Time”, “Backup Period” and “Backup Size” will be
changed automatically.
The “Start Time” and “End Time” of the selected video record data will be shown.
Press [ Backup Start], it starts to backup data into USB 2.0 device.
There is a PVF video file “ ” stored into the USB device. You can
playback this video file on the software “PC Viewer”.
Please reference to the chapter of “PC Viewer and Web Browser Viewer”.
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5
5 PTZ Control
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Channel Menu
PTZ Control
Channel
Number and
Status
PTZ Exit Button
5.1 Pan / Tilt / Zoom Control
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NOTE Although the DVR box of the ENDSS-4C8 comes with a PTZ control feature, the
package does not come or bundled with a PTZ type camera. This feature is only for the PTZ
type cameras only.
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Pan/Tilt Zoom Control screen is for easy operation of your PTZ capable camera.
Click on the PTZ Control icon on the Control Bar and a full screen display will appear.
Channel Number and Status: Shows the number and the recording status of the
current channel on the PTZ display.
PTZ Exit Button: Exits PTZ display mode and reverts back to DVR viewing.
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Icon
Name
Operation
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Preset Buttons
These allow you to direct your camera towards a
predefined location. Move your mouse on top of the
number and when it starts to blink, the following
operations can be performed:
/ Left-Button Mouse Click : Calls the preset and the
camera directs to that stored location
/ Right-Button Mouse Click : Programs a preset
position
/ Right-Button Hold for 2 seconds: Clears the stored
preset position
Buttons with stored presets are displayed in a vivid
green color.
Cruise Start
Left-click this icon to begin linear and lateral panning.
Cruise Stop
This icon appears after Cruise has been activated. Leftclick this icon to stop linear and lateral panning.
Auto Pan Start
Left-click this icon to begin horizontal panning.
Auto Pan Stop
This icon appears after Auto Pan has been activated.
Left-click this icon to stop horizontal panning.
PTZ Channel Menu: This menu appears when you move your mouse to the right-
hand side of the screen. It shows the channels on your DVR. The channel number
will be vivid yellow if the channel has a PTZ-capable camera connected to it, green
if it has a non-PTZ camera, and faint white if it has no camera.
PTZ Control Menu: This menu appears when you move your mouse to the lower
portion of the screen. It allows you to operate the PTZ camera you have selected.
NOTE Make sure to properly configure the Pan/Tilt/Zoom Setup. You can
access this menu by going to the Main Menu then Hardware Menu
and then clicking on Keyboard/PTZ Setup. Without activating the PTZ
feature, the PTZ Control icon will not appear on the Control Bar.
PTZ Control Menu
The PTZ Control Menu is your command center for manipulating and setting your
pan/tilt/zoom-enabled camera.
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Icon
Name
Operation
Setup Left Limit
Direct your camera to your desired location and left-click
on this icon to specify the leftmost limit for panning.
Setup Right Limit
Direct your camera to your desired location and left-click
on this icon to specify the rightmost limit for panning.
Auto Iris
Left-click on this icon to automatically set the optimal
amount of light that enters the lens
Iris Open
Left-click on this icon to allow more light to enter the lens
Iris Close
Left-click on this icon to allow less light to enter the lens
Auto Focus
Left-click on this icon to automatically set the focus of
the lens for optimal clarity
Focus Near
Left-click on this icon to adjust to near focus
Focus Far
Left-click on this icon to adjust to far focus
Zoom In
Left-click on this icon to zoom into a telescopic view
Zoom Out
Left-click on this icon to zoom out to a wider view
Goto Origin
Left-click on this icon to return the camera to its base
orientation.
PTZ Control Screen Operation
You can also direct your camera to a certain location using your mouse.
Arrows will appear when you move your mouse around the screen (refer to the figure
below).
CRUISE: Right-click on the directional ( , , , , , , , ) arrows to
activate and direct your camera. The outer arrows allow you quickly cruise through
the desired direction. The inner arrows allow you to cruise more slowly.
PAN: Right-click on the inverted-U ( ) arrow to laterally pan your camera.
ZOOM: Roll forward the scroll wheel located at the center of your mouse to zoom
into a specific point and roll the scroll wheel backward to zoom out. Press the
scroll wheel to pause zooming.
NOTE It is suggested that you try this feature as speed of response and
general characteristics may vary from one camera to another. You
will find that this operation can be very helpful in directing your
camera, once you get accustomed to its behavior.
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6
6 System
Information
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Record Information
Parameters
6.1 Record Information
The “Record Information” menu displays the current states of the DVR system.
On your Control Bar, locate and click on the icon.
The Record Information will appear as follows:
Record Information Parameters (topmost bar)
: Channel Number : Video Loss
: Recording Resolution : Recording Mode
: Recording Mode : Buzzer Alarm
: Latest Recording Frame Rate : External Alarm
Possible corresponding values for the parameters
: Channel Number : Video Loss
: CIF Recording Resolution : Half D1 Recording Resolution
: D1 Recording Resolution : Not Recording
: Motion Record Mode : Time Record Mode
: Motion Record Mode : Time Record Mode
10: Record Time Count Down 30: Frame Rate in Use
: Buzzer Alarm Mode
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HARD DRIVE SETUP
First Hard Disk
Model [WDC WD7500AYPS-01ZKB]
HDD Size [715403 MB]
Max. Recording Days [ None]
Record Start Time [2006/06/11 15:26:18]
Record End Time [2010/06/14 13:13:30]
Standard Record Size [2438/715351 MB 35%]
Standard number of event [396/357376 20%]
6.2 Hard Drive Information
The Hard Drive Setup menu displays the hard drive status.
On your Control Bar, locate and click on the icon.
Model: Displays the hard drive model number.
HDD Size: Displays the hard drive size.
Record Start Time: Displays the day and time when the hard drive starts storing
recorded data
Record End Time: Displays the day and time of the last recording on the hard
drive
Standard Record Size: Displays the total hard drive capacity in megabyte (MB)
and the ratio of using space.
Standard Number of event: Displays the number of record events / total capacity
of events and the ratio of using space.
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NETWORK SETUP
IP Type [DHCP]
IP Address [192.168. 11.198]
IP Status [ Connected]
Login Status
Login Count [0]
Network Service
Management Service [ Enable]
Monitoring Service [ Enable]
Dynamic DNS [X Disable]
6.3 Network Information
Network Information displays the current state of network connections.
On your Control Bar, locate and click on the icon.
Network Information
» “IP Type” shows the network connection type.
» “IP Address” shows the current IP address.
» “IP Status” shows the network is connected or not connected.
» “Login Count” shows how many connections from remote site.
» “Management Service” shows enable or disable the management service for
allowing remote control from IE or PC Viewer
» “Monitoring Service” shows enable or disable the management service for
allowing remote viewing from IE or PC Viewer
» “Dynamic DNS” shows enable or disable the Dynamic DNS service.
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7
7 LAN & Online
Viewing Setup
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