ESP DVR4i, Digiview4i, DVR16 Pro, DVR 8 PRO, 4 CHANNEL NETWORKABLE DVR WITH NTEGRAL 500GB HARD DRIVE User Manual

4 C H A N N E L N E T W O R K A B LE DV R

W I T H I NT E G R A L 5 0 0 G B H A R D D R I V E

U S E R M A N U A L

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SAFETY NOTICE
IMPORTANT PRECAUTIONS!
HIGH VOLTAGE HAZARD!
HIGH VOLTAGE INSIDE!

• Please keep this manual for later use.

• Please strictly comply with the warning indications on the machine and in this
book.

• Please abide by instructions when operating.

• Do not use accessory devices not recommended by the manufacturer. Incorrect
usage of accessory device may cause harm.

• Please use the power adapter equipped for the unit. Before connecting the AC
power cord to the socket, please check if the specified requirements of the
adapter is in accordance with the local power supply network. Please contact
your dealer or the local power supply administration if you are not sure about
the power supply to be used.

• Do not place anything on or around the power cord. A damaged power cord may
cause electric shock.

• Please do not touch any control parts not mentioned in the manual. Incorrect
adjustment of a control part not mentioned in the manual may damage the
machine.

• Before cleaning the machine, pull out the power plug and clean the machine
with a slightly damp cloth. Do not use any liquid or sprayed cleaning agent.

• Disconnect the unit from the mains power source if the unit is not likely to be
used for a long period of time.

• Ensure air ventilation around the unit, and do not cover or block the vent hole

• Do not place the unit in direct sunlight or near a heat source such as a heat
radiator, heating equipment, or other objects that generate heat.

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Contents

Front panel layout . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

Rear panel layout . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

Basic operations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

Making a recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

Playing back a recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

Transferring a recording to USB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

Alarm input and output . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

Remote viewing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

Trouble shooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

This manual is designed to be used as a quick start guide alongside the informative
general user interface (GUI) of the DVR. Additional details of the subjects covered
may be found within the on-screen menus of the machine itself. The menu above is
not exhaustive and is designed to lead the user quickly to the most often required
aspects of the unit.

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No. FUNCTION LED COLOUR

1 Main power on Blue

2 Network connection on Green

3 Recording status on Red

4 Remote control receiver N/A

5 Keys Control keys for main menu navigation

6 USB USB input for Mouse control or back up

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Front Panel

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No. interface ID Description

1 AUDIO-IN Audio input AV connectors x 4

2 VIDEO IN Video input BNC connectors x 4

3 AUDIO-OUT Audio output AV

4 VIDEO OUT Video output BNC

5 ALARM Alarm input and output interface (see Alarm Interface specific description)

6 GND Ground column

7 VGA VGA display output

8 NET/LAN Network Interface

9 USB USB interface

10 OFF/ON Power switch

11 RS485 RS485 Interface

12 DC-12V 12V Power Input from power supply

NB. To obtain best quality on screen display It is highly recommended to connect

a monitor via the VGA output using a quality VGA lead.

NB. Output port is normally open

4-Channel Alarm Terminal

1 Alarm input 1-4

2 GND 

3 Alarm Output

4 GND

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Rear Panel

Alarm input and output connections

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