EverFocus EDVR User Manual

Instruction Manual

16/9/4 Channel Digital Video Recorder

EDVR SERIES

E V E R F O C U S E L E C T R O N I C S C O R P O R A T I O N

EDVR SERIES

Instruction Guide

© 2005 EverFocus Electronics Corp

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All rights reserved. No part of the contents of this manual may be reproduced or transmitted in any form or by any means without written permission of the Everfocus Electronics Corporation.

Release Date: Dec. 2006

Federal Communication Commission Interference Statement

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one of the following measures :

Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.

Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.

Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help. FCC Caution: Any

changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the users’s authority to operate this equipment. This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. This device and its antenna(s) must not be co-located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter.

CE Declaration

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a CE Class A digital device.

The changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.

In a domestic environment this product may cause radio interference. In which case the user may be required to take adequate measures.

	TABLEOFCONTENTS
1. PRODUCT OVERVIEW ..............................................................................................		1
1.1	Features.................................................................................................................	1
1.2	Specifications.........................................................................................................	2
1.3	Front Panel Keypads .............................................................................................	4
1.4	Back Panel Connections........................................................................................	8
1.5	Monitor Display ....................................................................................................	11
2. INSTALLATION.........................................................................................................		14
2.1	Packing ................................................................................................................	14
2.2	System Floorplan.................................................................................................	14
2.3	Basic Wiring Instructions......................................................................................	15
2.4	Final Install Process ........................................................................................	16
3. DVR MENU SETUP ..................................................................................................		17
3.1 Time/Date Setup Menu ........................................................................................		18
3.2	Camera Setup Menu............................................................................................	22
3.3	Record Setup Menu.............................................................................................	27
3.4 Alarm Setup Menu ...............................................................................................		29
3.5	Motion Setup Menu..............................................................................................	32
3.6	VLoss Setup Menu ..............................................................................................	36
3.7	Network Setup Menu ...........................................................................................	38
3.7.1 CONFIG ........................................................................................................		38
3.7.2 ALARM (NETWORK) ....................................................................................		41
3.7.3 EMAIL ...........................................................................................................		42
3.7.4 PASSWORD..................................................................................................		44
3.7.5 PPPoE...........................................................................................................		45
3.7.6 DDNS ............................................................................................................		47
3.8	Schedule Setup Menu..........................................................................................	49
3.9	Disk Setup Menu .................................................................................................	51
3.10 Control Setup Menu...........................................................................................		53
3.11 Warning Setup Menu..........................................................................................		55
3.11.1 FAN FAULT ..............................................................................................		55
3.11.2 HDD TEMP..................................................................................................		57
3.11.3 NO HDD ......................................................................................................		59
3.11.4 HDD FULL ...................................................................................................		60
3.12 System Setup Menu...........................................................................................		62
4. RECORDING OVERVIEW ........................................................................................		66

4.1	Instant (N) Recording Setup ................................................................................		66
4.2	Schedule Recording Setup ..................................................................................		67
4.3	Event Recording Setup ........................................................................................		68
5. PLAYBACK OVERVIEW...........................................................................................			72
5.1	Basic Playback ....................................................................................................		72
5.2	Search Playback..................................................................................................		75
6. COPYING VIDEO......................................................................................................			78
6.1	Viewing a Copied File ..........................................................................................		80
7. CALL OVERVIEW.....................................................................................................			81
8. SCREEN DISPLAY SETTING & MODE....................................................................			82
8.1	Mode Button ........................................................................................................		84
9. UPGRADE FIRMWARE............................................................................................			85
10. NETWORKING OVERVIEW ...................................................................................			86
10.1		Introduction to TCP/IP........................................................................................	86
10.2		Subnet Masks ....................................................................................................	86
10.3		Gateway Address...............................................................................................	87
10.4		Virtual Ports .......................................................................................................	87
10.5		Pre-Installation ...................................................................................................	88
10.6		What Type of Network Connection do you have? ..............................................	89
10.7		Simple One to One Connection .........................................................................	90
10.8		Direct High Speed Modem Connection..............................................................	96
10.9		Router or LAN Connection.................................................................................	98
11. LINKSYS PORT FORWARDING ..........................................................................			102
12. D-LINK PORT FORWARDING .............................................................................			107
13. DDNS ....................................................................................................................			112
13.1		Creating a DDNS Account ...............................................................................	112
14. VIEWING THROUGH INTERNET EXPLORER ....................................................			115
14.1		Search .............................................................................................................	119
14.1.1 Search by TIME.........................................................................................			119
14.1.2 Search by EVENT .....................................................................................			120
14.2		PTZ control ......................................................................................................	121
14.3		Remote Archive ...............................................................................................	123
APPENDIX A: REMOTE CONTROL ..........................................................................			128
APPENDIX B: ALARM BOARD CONFIGURATION ..................................................			129

APPENDIX C: RJ45 (RS485) PIN ASSIGNMENT......................................................	131
APPENDIX D: LAPSE MODE RECORDING TABLE .................................................	132
TROUBLESHOOTING................................................................................................	136

Safety Warning

WARNING

To reduce risk of fire or electric shock, do not expose this appliance to rain or moisture.

CAUTION

Do not remove cover. No user serviceable parts inside. Refer servicing to qualified service personnel.

Note:

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device,

The changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user's authority to operate the equipment.

Note:

This is a class A product. In a domestic environment this product may cause radio interference

In which case the user may be required to take adequate measures.

Notice:

The information in this manual was current when published.

The manufacturer reserves the right to revise and improve its products. All specifications are therefore subject to change without notice.

Safety Precautions

Refer all work related to the installation of this product to qualified service personnel or system installers.

Do not block the ventilation opening or slots on the cover.

Do not drop metallic parts through slots. This could permanently damage the appliance? Turn the power off immediately and contact qualified service personnel for service.

Do not attempt to disassemble the appliance. To prevent electric shock, do not remove screws or covers. There are no user-serviceable parts inside. Contact qualified service personnel for maintenance. Handle the appliance with care. Do not strike or shake, as this may damage the appliance.

Do not expose the appliance to water or moisture, not try to operate it in wet areas. Do take immediate action if the appliance becomes wet. Turn the power off and refer servicing to qualified service personnel. Moisture may damage the appliance and also cause electric shock.

Do not use strong or abrasive detergents when cleaning the appliance body. Use a dry cloth to clean the appliance when it is dirty. When the dirt is hard to remove, use a mild detergent and wipe gently.

Do not overload outlets and extension cords as this may result in a risk of fire or electric shock.

Do not operate the appliance beyond its specified temperature, humidity or power source ratings. Do not use the appliance in an extreme environment where high temperature or high humidity exists. Use the appliance at temperature within indoor type DVR for 0oC ~ +40oC and a humidity below 90%. The input power source for this appliance is AC100~240V.

Safety Precautions

Read Instruction

All the safety and operating instructions should be read before the unit is operated.

Retain Instructions

The safety and operating instructions should be retained for future reference.

Heed Warnings

All warnings on the unit and in the operating instructions should be adhered to.

Follow Instructions

All operating and use instructions should be followed.

Cleaning

Unplug the unit from the outlet before cleaning. Do not use liquid cleaners or aerosol cleaners. Use a damp cloth for cleaning

Attachments

Do not use attachment not recommended by the product manufacturer as they may cause hazards.

Water and Moisture

Do not use this unit near water-for example, near a bath tub, wash bowl, kitchen sink, or laundry tub, in a wet basement, near a swimming pool, in an unprotected outdoor installation, or any area which is classified as a wet location.

Servicing

Do not attempt to service this unit by yourself as opening or removing covers may expose you to dangerous voltage or other hazards. Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel.

Power Cord Protection

Power supply cords should be routed so that they are not likely to be walked on or pinched by items placed upon or against them, playing particular attention to cords and plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point where they exit from the appliance.

Object and Liquid Entry

Never push objects of any kind into this unit through openings as they may touch dangerous voltage points or short-out parts that could result in a fire or electric shock. Never spill liquid of any kind on the unit.

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1. Product Overview

The latest EverFocus digital video recorder generation is based on MPEG-4 compression technology, resulting in enhanced recording capacity and improved network image transmission speed with high image quality. Comprehensive features and extended event recording settings enable the almost universal application of this DVR series.

1.1 Features

Pentaplex Operation (Live, Recording, Playback, Archiving, Remote Viewing) Built-in MPEG4 Codec with Configurable Quality

Composite and VGA main outputs

EDVR16D1/F1, EDVR9D1/F1, EDVR4D1/F1: Variable Recording Speeds Up to 120/100(CIF) Pictures per second for NTSC/PAL

EDVR16D2/F2: Variable Recording Speeds Up to 240/200(CIF) Pictures per second for NTSC/PAL

EDVR16D3: Variable Recording Speeds Up to 480/400 (CIF) Pictures per second for NTSC/PAL

Audio Recording capabilities

Multiple Motion Detection Capabilities for each camera (28*22) Support RS485 for PTZ and/or control keyboard

Built-in real time clock and Auto Time Synchronization with global NTP server through Internet

F Serial (without DVD): Built-in up to Four 3.5” IDE Hard Disks can be added D Serial (with DVD RW): Built-in up to Two 3.5” IDE Hard Disks can be added Ethernet Interface for Remote Network Viewing and Controlling

Shuttle/Jog Dial for Picture-by-Picture or Fast/Slow Viewing

Easy-to-use User Friendly Control via Front panel keypad, Shuttle/Jog, IR remote controller (optional), and Control Keyboard (optional)

On-Screen Menus Operations with Multi-Language Support

Real-Time Live Display for all Cameras

2 USB 2.0 Interface, one for archiving and the other one for mouse usage Support external DVD+RW for archiving

D Serial (with DVD RW): built-in DVD+RW for video clip exporting

Water Mark Capabilities helps to identify purposely modification of recorded data USB2.0 port for video clip exporting, supports USB thumb drive

Free DDNS server for use with dynamic IP addresses

System diagnostic feature alerts users of HDD or system problems via Email or alarm output

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1.2 Specifications

	Video Format	NTSC/PAL
	Video Input	16/9/4 camera inputs (BNC), 1Vp-p/75ohm
	Video Output	1 BNC composite video out (1Vp-p/75ohm) for Main Monitor
		1 BNC composite video out (1Vp-p/75ohm) for Call Monitor
	Video	MPEG4
	Compression
	Recording	Full-D1: 720x480 (NTSC) / 720x576 (PAL)
		Half-D1: 720x240 (NTSC) / 720x288 (PAL)
	Resolution
		CIF: 360x240 (NTSC) / 360x288 (PAL)
	Video Display	Full, 4,7, 9,10,13,16, PictureInPicture (Live only) and 2x2
		Zoom for Live and Playback
	Video Pause	Yes
	Video Loss	Yes
	Detection
	Alarm Inputs	16 Alarm Inputs
	Alarm Outputs	1 set of alarm output
	Hard Disk Storage	F series: up to 4 internal 3.5” IDE Hard Disks
		D series: up to 2 internal 3.5” IDE Hard Disks
		Provide USB2.0: for external USB Flash Memory / for
	External Storage	external DVD RW (Everfocus EPR200)
		D series: D(DVD) series has one built-in 3.5” DVD RW
	Recording Rate	Please refer to **Note** at the following page
	Recording Mode	Normal, Schedule or Event recording (Motion, Video Loss,
		Alarm)
	Playback Rate	Up to 60/50 Images per second for NTSC/PAL
	Playback Search	By Date/Time or Event (Alarm, Video Loss, Motion)
		Play, pause, stop, fast forward (x2, x4, x8, x16, x32, x600),
	Playback	step forward, fast backward (x2, x4, x8, x16, x32, x600), step
		backward
	Motion Detection	Yes, with multiple configurable detection area (28x22) &
		different sensitivities for each camera
	Event Log	Yes
	User Interface	User friendly OSD Menu Driven
	Setup	On screen display setup
	User Input Device	Front panel keypad, Shuttle/Jog, Control Keyboard, Remote
		Control (optional), USB mouse (optional)
	Timer	Built-in real time clock and Auto Time
		Synchronization with global NTP server through Internet
	Watch Dog Timer	Yes
	Title	12-characters title for each camera

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	VGA	Yes
	USB	Yes, 2 x USB2.0 interface device. 1 for archiving & 1 for
		mouse.
	Ethernet	Yes, RJ45 connectors for network communication
	Archive	USB for archiving
	RS-485	for PTZ and/or control keyboard
	Power Source	AC 100~240V
	Power	F:70W; D:50W
	consumption
	Dimension	Full size: 430mm (W) x 402.5mm (D) x 72mm (H)
	Weight	6.42 KG
	Operating	0oC ~ +40oC
	Temperature

** NOTE **

Recording Rate		NTSC			PAL
Model
EDVR16D1/F1	D1	720x480	: 30 IPS	D1	720x576 : 25 IPS
EDVR9D1/F1	Half D1	720x240	: 60 IPS	Half D1 720x288		: 50 IPS
EDVR4D1/F1	CIF	360x240 : 120 IPS		CIF	360x288 : 100 IPS
EDVR16D2	D1	720x480	: 60 IPS	D1	720x576	: 50 IPS
EDVR16F2	Half D1	720x240	: 120 IPS	Half D1 720x288		: 100 IPS
	CIF	360x240: 240 IPS		CIF	360x288 : 200 IPS
EDVR16D3	D1	720x480	: 120 IPS	D1	720x576 : 100 IPS
	Half D1	720x240	: 240 IPS	Half D1 720x288		: 200 IPS
	CIF	360x240 : 480 IPS		CIF	360x288 : 400 IPS

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1.3 Front Panel Keypads

Keys:

○1 REC

Press this key to start instant recording.

○2 STOP

Press this key to stop recording and playing back.

○3 PLAY

Play Back.

○4 PAUSE

Press this key to pause the playback picture.

○5 SEARCH

Press this key to enter the SEARCH MENU.

○6 COPY

Pressing COPY key at live mode will enable you to enter COPY menu. In playback mode, the current playback position is stored as image export start position.

○7 ENTER

Press this key to enter items, or jump to next subentry in the menu setting.

○8 DISPLAY

Press this key to switch display of channels, display color of channels (Black, Red,

Yellow, Pink, Blue and White are available as choices) and/or status bar.

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○9

○10

○11

○12

SELECT

Press this key to select, to assign a camera to a display, to adjust screen display, and so on.

MODE

Switch PIP, 4, 7, 9, 10, 13 and 16 displays in Live and Playback modes.

ZOOM

In full screen mode, 2x electronic zoom. Zoom screen can be moved through JOG. Enter key changes the direction. Further zoom key actuation switches the electronic zoom off.

In multiscreen mode: Image orientation adjustment. Use the JOG to adjust the image to the respective monitor type. ENTER switches between horizontal and vertical adjustment.

Further ZOOM key actuation switches the adjustment off.

SEQ

Press this key to enter the auto sequential switching mode.

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○13

○14

○15

○16

○17

CALL

Press this key to enter and set up CALL MENU.

Menu

Press this key to enter or quit MAIN SETUP MENU.

Shuttle and Jog Dial

Shuttle:

In the Playback mode, turn the Shuttle dial to fast forward/rewind the video.

In the Pause mode, turn the Shuttle dial to slow forward/rewind the video.

In the event list, turn the Shuttle to change pages.

Jog Dial:

In the Pause mode, turn the Jog dial to forward/rewind the video. In the Menu mode, turn the Jog dial to change settings and values in subentries.

System LEDs

LEDs for system active HDD, ALARM and LAN display.

Note: External HDD LED will only be light on for EDVR16D3 model.

Channel Key (1~16)

Press channel key (CH1~CH16) to display video image in the full screen format, the corresponding picture will fill the whole screen of the monitor display.

○18 Mouse

For connecting the mouse.

○19 DVD-RW Burner

DVD-RW burner (only available for D series).

○20 USB Slot

USB port allows you to archive files into your storages.

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○21

○22

LCD Panel

To display Date and Time, and other system information.

Remote Control

IR remote control receiver.

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1.4 Back Panel Connections

For models:

EDVR16D1/F1, EDVR16D2/F2,

EDVR9D1/F1, EDVR4D1/F1

For model:
EDVRD3	○5	○11	○1

○3 ○4 ○13

○2

○7 ○9

○12

○10

○8

○6

POWER

○1 Main Power plug

Connect power jack (AC 100~240V).

○2 Audio IN

Audio inputs 1~4 for recording, and it can be enabled by setting to “YES” or “NO” in the RECORD SETUP MENU.

Audio OUT

Connect an audio output to a monitor or other device. Audio 1 corresponds to CH 1, audio 2 corresponds to CH 2, audio 3 corresponds to CH 3 and audio 4 corresponds to CH 4.

MONITOR

○3 MAIN MONITOR

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This connector is used for the main monitor display, a number of different display modes may be selected for viewing.

○4 CALL MONITOR

This connector is used for the call monitor. This monitor can only display a full screen, but not able to enter Setup Menu.

VIDEO IN

○5 16 CH:

VIDEO OUT (1~16): BNC connectors for video looping out 1~16. VIDEO IN (1~16): BNC connectors for video input 1~16.

9 CH:

VIDEO OUT (1~9): BNC connectors for video looping out 1~9. VIDEO IN (1~9): BNC connectors for video input 1~9.

4 CH:

VIDEO OUT (1~4): BNC connectors for video looping out 1~4. VIDEO IN (1~4): BNC connectors for video input 1~4.

ALARM INPUT/OUTPUT

○6 ALM-INPUT

Normal open or normal close type alarm signal inputs.

The Alarm Input can be selected as normal open (N.O.) or normal close (N.C.) input in the ALARM SETUP MENU. When an alarm occurs, alarm recording will automatically start.

ALM-OUTPUT: A built-in relay offers 3 nodes which are ALM-COM (common), ALM-NO (normal open) and ALM-NC (normal close) for external use.

Note: Please check APPENDIX C to see other available alarm input/output functions.

LAN

○7 LAN Connector

The RJ-45 LAN connector.

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RS232

○8 RS232 connector

9-pin Sub-D control input/output for service purpose.

RS485

○9 RS485 connector

RJ 45 Connector to cascade multi Digital Video Recorder.

VGA

○10 VGA

Connect to the monitor that has VGA input.

Remote Control (extension cable is optional)

○11 Remote Control

Connector to connect IR extension cable that has an IR remote control receiver.

SCSI (Only available for EDVR16D3)

○12 SCSI Connector

For connecting the optional extension unit.

S-Video (Only available for EDVR16D3)

○13 S-Video

Provides S-Video connector.

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1.5 Monitor Display

The status information of the cameras or machine will show up, and be located at different places on the screen.

1. Channel tag

2. Event sign

3. Select sign

4. Play status bar

5. Record status bar

○1 Channel tag

A channel tag indicates the channel name of the screen.

○2 Event sign

Event signals which are small icons with a capital letter and red background show the events on each screen. There are totally 6 different signals which are:

A Alarm event.

The alarm place where the camera locates. In order to show the camera video to a corresponding alarm, setting a FOCUS CAMERA in ALARM SETUP MENU is necessary.

MMotion event.

Motion event only shows up when the camera’s MOTION is enabled in MOTION SETUP MENU, and the camera detects a motion.

VVideo loss event.

Video loss event only shows when the camera’s VLOSS is enabled in VLOSS SETUP MENU, and the camera signal is lost.

SSequence sign.

Sequence sign shows up when the display is in the sequence mode.

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The sequence display is located on display with a “ ” sign in the last display of the screen. The S sign will replace “ ” sign in the display when sequence occurs.

Note: Sequence is invalid when the multiscreen display can show all the cameras.

Temperature indication.

TWhen HDD’s temperature is overheated.

Overheat temperature is determined in HDD TEMPERATURE of WARNING SETUP MENU.

FFan fail indication.

When the fan fails to work normally.

○3 Select sign: You can assign a camera to a display by pressing SELECT key in live

mode. Dial Jog to move the select sign to the display you would like to change camera, and then press channel key from the Channel Panel to relocate the camera.

○4 Play status bar: The play status bar appears in play back mode if you enable a

status bar on the screen (Please see DISPLAY, 8th item of Front Panel Keypads). Three parts that are play date, play time and play status will be shown in the play status bar.

Play Date

Play Status

Play Time

1.Play date

The play date in which the video is recorded.

2.Play status

It shows PAUSE, play speed and reverse play speed. “PAUSE”, when the video play is paused.

“>” means normal play speed;

“<“ means normal reverse play speed; “>> x N” means N time fast play speed;

“<< x N” means N time fast reverse play speed.

3.Play time

The play time at which the video is recorded. The time format depends on the time format setting in the TIME/DATE SETUP MENU.

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○5 Record status bar

The record status bar appears when you enable a status bar on the screen (Please see 8th item of DISPLAY). Three parts which are current date, record status (% of space used for recording) and current time.

Current Date

Record Status

Event

Current Time

HDD/Fan Status

1.Current date

The current date which is set in the TIME/DATE SETUP MENU.

2.Record status

In case of activated recording, “R” + current HDD no, is displayed “R01”: R - Record, figure shows the currently recording HDD no., here: No.1.

3.Event

The last happened event.

4.Current time

The current time which is set in the TIME/DATE SETUP MENU.

5.HDD/Fan status“No Disk”, it shows when no disk is installed or detected. “No Fan”, it shows when cooling fan stops working.

“HDD OT”, HDD over temperature

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Chapter

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2. Installation

The installations described below should be done by qualified service personnel or system installers.

2.1 Packing

Please check accessories in the packing before the installation.

2.2 System Floorplan

Please refer to the following diagrams for the system connections.

Note: Monitor and Camera must be purchased separately.

Diagram 2.1

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2.3 Basic Wiring Instructions

1.Power

Connect the power source or adapter into the power socket.

2.Cameras

Connect each cameras video output to the video input on the digital video recorder shown in diagram 2.1.

Note: At least one camera (CH 1) must be connected before the system is running for the auto detection of video standard to take effect.

3.Audio Input

The camera audio output or Microphone is connected to the audio input terminal at the rear panel.

4.Audio Output

Connect the speaker or other audio listening devices to the audio output terminal on the back of the digital video recorder.

5.Ethernet

The digital video recorder may be viewed from a PC via the LAN connector using a RJ45 Ethernet cable.

6.RS232

9-pin Sub-D control input/output for service purpose.

7.RS485

The digital video recorder can be controlled from a keyboard or a speed dome via RS485.

Note: This can be done using a serial cable.

8.Main Monitor

Connect the main monitor output connector to a main monitor. The main monitor displays selected live or recorded cameras in any available format.

Note: The main monitor must be connected in order to make configuration changes, enter the main menu, or do a playback at the machine.

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9.Call Monitors

Connect the call monitor output connectors to a call monitor. The call monitor display selected live cameras in full screen format.

Note: The call monitor will only display one full screen camera at a time.

2.4 Final Install Process

Once you have completed the basic wiring installation and the hard disk drive installation you are ready to turn on the DVR. Simply plug the power source you installed earlier. The

POWER LED lights will light up if power is normal. The next step is to set up the menu options for the DVR.

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Chapter

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3. DVR Menu Setup

Assuming you have completed the first two chapters of this manual. You are now ready to begin setting up the digital video recorder. The following chapter will walk you through the detailed DVR Menu step by step and how to set the DVR for your specific application. To begin this process, press the MENU key. Once inside the main menu you will find there are 12 setup option pages as follows.

	Press the MENU key to enter the MAIN MENU.
MENU	Press the MENU key to quit current setting, and go back to last setting.

Dial the Jog clockwise or counterclockwise to change subentry values. Press the ENTER key to go next subentry in a menu setting, and press the CALL key to go last subentry in a menu setting.

Diagram 3.1

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3.1 Time/Date Setup Menu

Diagram 3.2

Diagram 3.2 is a screen shot of the TIME/DATE SETUP MENU. This menu is used to set up the correct time and date for your region of the world. You are able to setup daylight savings as well as synch it with an internet based time server. In the TIME/DATE SETUP MENU the following fields are defined as follows:

1.TIME FORMAT

This field represents the time format on the DVR. There are two time formats that are 12 HOUR and 24 HOUR to be selected.

2.TIME

This field represents the current time on the DVR. To change this, simply use the Jog Dial on the DVR.

The Time is represented as follows:

Hour: 00~23: Minute: 00~59: Second: 00~59 (1 ~ 12 if TIME FORMAT is 12 HOUR)

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3.DATE FORMAT

This field represents the date format on the DVR. To change this, simply use the Jog Dial on the DVR. There are three date formats which are YYYY-MM-DD, MM-DD-YYYY and DD-MM-YYYY to be selected.

4.DATE

This field represents the date on the DVR. To change this, simply use the Jog Dial on the DVR. There are three date formats which are YYYY-MM-DD, MM-DD-YYYY and DD-MM-YYYY to be selected.

The date is represented as follows:

Year: 2000~2037 / Month: 01~12 / Date: 01~31 (Day of Week)

5.DAYLIGHT SAVING

This field represents the daylight savings on the DVR. To change this, simply use the Jog Dial on the DVR. Select “ON” or “OFF” to enable or disable daylight saving time function. In order to set a daylight saving time zone, you need to disable daylight saving first. Enable the daylight saving after finish setting the time zone.

6.START TIME

To set the start time of daylight saving time.

To set the start month of daylight saving time: Dial the jog to set the start month.

JAN		FEB		MAR		APR		MAY		JUN
JUL		AUG		SEP		OCT		NOV		DEC

To set the start week of daylight saving time: Dial the jog to set the start week.

1 ST		2 ND		3 RD		4 TH		LAST

To set the start date of daylight saving time: Dial the jog to set the start date.

SUN

MON

TUE

WED

THU

FRI

SAT

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To set the start time of daylight saving time: To set the start “FROM” time and “TO” time of daylight saving time.

7.END TIME

To set the end time of daylight saving time.

To set the end month of daylight saving time: Dial the jog to set the end month.

JAN		FEB		MAR		APR		MAY		JUN
JUL		AUG		SEP		OCT		NOV		DEC

To set the end week of daylight saving time: Dial the jog to set the end week.

1 ST		2 ND		3 RD		4 TH		LAST

To set the end date of daylight saving time: Dial the jog to set the end date.

SUN

MON

TUE

WED

THU

FRI

SAT

To set the end time of daylight saving time: To set the end “FROM” time and “TO” time of daylight saving time.

8.TIME SYNCHRONIZE

Select “ON” or “OFF” to enable or disable time synchronize which can let you have correct time automatically when network is connected. To change this, simply use the

Jog Dial on the DVR.

9.TIME SERVER

You can set the time server address where you locate if you connect to network and enable time synchronize. For checking the IP address of NTP Server, please follow the steps:

a)Connect your PC to internet for searching the IP address of NTP Server.

b)Go to “START” -> “RUN” -> type “Command” and press “OK”.

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