Genie BDVRH User Manual

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DIGITAL VIDEO RECORDER

User Manual

Product Code: BDVRH

4, 8, 16-Channel Models

• Thank you for purchasing this Digital Video Recorder.

• Before using the Digital Video Recorder, please ensure you read, and understand,

this User Manual.

• Please store the User Manual in a safe loction for future reference.

• Refer to the appropriate instruction manuals before connecting or installing any

third party equipment.

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Safety Precautions

CAUTION:

TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE THE COVER .
NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED
SERVICE PERSONNEL.

Contents

A lightning flash with an arrowhead symbol, within an

equilateral triangle, is intended to alert the user to the

presence of uninsulated “dangerous voltage” within

the product’s enclosure that may be of sufficient

magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to

persons.

An exclamation mark, within an equilateral triangle,

is intended to alert the user to the presence of

important operating and maintenance (servicing)

instructions in the literature accompanying the

appliance.

WARNING:

TO PREVENT FIRE OR ELECTRIC
SHOCK HAZARD,
DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPLIANCE TO
RAIN OR MOISTURE.

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Disclaimer ............................................................................................ 5

Warning ................................................................................................ 5

Caution .................................................................................................. 7

Preventing Malfunctions ................................................................ 7

Regulatory ........................................................................................... 7

Package Contents ............................................................................. 8

I.CONTROLS ........................................................................................ 9

1. Front Panel ............................................................................................................... 9

2. Rear Panel Connectors ...................................................................................... 12

3. Remote Controller ............................................................................................... 13

4. Mouse Control ....................................................................................................... 14

5. Virtual Keypad for Mouse Control ................................................................. 14

II. INSTALLATION & CONNECTIONS ....................................... 15

1. Camera, Monitor, Audio, Alarm Sensor and Power Cord ..................... 15

2. PC System Requirements for Network Connection. .............................. 16

III.QUICK START PAGE ................................................................. 17

IV.LIVE VIEWING ............................................................................ 19

1. Display Overview ................................................................................................. 19

2. Multi-Screen Display and Sequencing ......................................................... 21

2.1. Screen Display. ........................................................................................................ 21

2.2. Multi-Screen Display and Switch Sequencing Display. ........................... 21

3. Quick Button for Multi-Screen Display. ...................................................... 22

3.1. Quick Multi-Split Mode Change ......................................................................... 22

3.2. Repositioning ........................................................................................................... 22

4. Zooming .................................................................................................................. 23

V. OPERATION .................................................................................. 23

1. Log In/Out ............................................................................................................. 23

2. NAVIGATING THE MENU ................................................................................... 24

VI. SETUP ........................................................................................... 25

1. DISPLAY .................................................................................................................. 25

1.1. General .................................................................................................................. 25

1.2. Switching Setup (Monitor Configure) ............................................................ 26

1.3. Event ............................................................................................................................ 27

2. Camera .................................................................................................................... 28

2.1. Motion Detection ..................................................................................................... 28

2.2. Video Adjustment ................................................................................................... 29

2.3. Privacy Mask ............................................................................................................. 30

2.4. PTZ Setup ................................................................................................................... 31

2.5. Camera Title .............................................................................................................. 32

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3. RECORD ................................................................................................................... 32

3.1. Record General ........................................................................................................ 32

3.2. Resolution & Recording Speed Setting .......................................................... 33

3.3. Continuous /Normal Recording ........................................................................ 34

3.4. Event Recording ...................................................................................................... 35

3.5. Continuous + Event (Motion/Alarm) Recording ........................................ 37

4. SCHEDULE .............................................................................................................. 38

4.1. Chart Setup ............................................................................................................... 38

4.2. Holiday Setup ........................................................................................................... 39

5. DISK ......................................................................................................................... 40

5.1. Disk Manager ...................................................................................................... 40

5.2. Recording Disk ......................................................................................................... 42

5.3. S.M.A.R.T. STATUS .................................................................................................. 43

6. NETWORK ............................................................................................................... 44

6.1. Ethernet ...................................................................................................................... 44

6.2. General ........................................................................................................................ 45

6.3. Email ............................................................................................................................ 46

6.4. SMTP ............................................................................................................................ 47

6.5. DDNS (Dynamic DNS) ........................................................................................... 48

6.6 Router & Port Forwarding .................................................................................... 49

7. DEVICE ..................................................................................................................... 51

7.1. General ........................................................................................................................ 51

7.2. Alarm ........................................................................................................................... 52

7.3. PTZ Event ................................................................................................................... 54

8. SYSTEM .................................................................................................................... 55

8.1. General ........................................................................................................................ 55

8.2. Time ............................................................................................................................. 56

8.3. Account ....................................................................................................................... 58

8.4. Update ......................................................................................................................... 59

8.5. Info ............................................................................................................................... 60

VII. PAN/TILT ZOOM CONTROL ................................................ 61

1. P.T.Z. Menu ............................................................................................................ 61

2. Preset & Tour ........................................................................................................ 64

3. Custom Functions ................................................................................................ 65

4.Auto Pan / Auto Tilt / Power ........................................................................... 66

VIII.PLAYBACK /SEARCH ............................................................ 66

1. Playback .................................................................................................................. 66

2. Time Search ........................................................................................................... 67

2.1. Multi-Channel Playback .................................................................................. 67

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2.2. Preview Search (Single Channel Playback) ........................................... 67

2.3. Event Record Search ........................................................................................ 68

2.4. Event Source Search ........................................................................................ 69

2.5 Motion Area Search (Single Channel Playback) ........................................... 71

3. Go to Search .......................................................................................................... 72

4.Log List Search ...................................................................................................... 73

IX.BACKUP ......................................................................................... 74

1. Manual Back Up .................................................................................................... 74

1.1 External USB HDD/ Memory Stick ..................................................................... 74

1.3 Back up Range Setup .............................................................................................. 75

2. Auto Back Up (FTP) ............................................................................................ 75

3. Log List Back up ................................................................................................... 76

X.SPECIFICATION ........................................................................... 78

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Disclaimer

z The information in this manual is believed to be accurate and reliable as of the

date of publication. The information contained herein is subject to change without
notice. Revisions or new editions to this publication may be issued to incorporate
such changes.

z We accept no responsibility for damage resulting from corrupted or lost data due

to incorrect operation or a malfunction of this Digital Video Recorder, the software,
the hard drive storage, personal computers, peripheral devices, or any
unapproved/unsupported devices.

Warning

z Do not cover the ventilation opening or slots on the outer casing. To prevent the

appliance from overheating, provide at least two inches of air space around the
vent and the slots.

z Do not drop metallic parts through slots. This could permanently damage the

Digital Video Recorder. Immediately turn the DVR’s power off or unplug the
power cord from the power outlet. Contact qualified service personnel
authorised by your equipment distributor.

z Do not attempt to disassemble or alter any part of the equipment that is not

expressly described in this guide. Disassembly or alteration may result in h igh
voltage electrical shock. Qualified service personnel authorised by your
equipment distributor should conduct internal inspections, alterations and repairs.

z Stop operating the equipment immediately if it emits smoke or noxious fumes.

Failure to do so may result in fire or electrical shock. Immediately turn the
DVR’s power off, remove the power cable from the power outlet. Confirm that
smoke and fume emissions have ceased. Please consult your DVR distributor.

z Stop operating the equipment if a heavy object is dropped on it or the casing is

damaged. Do not strike or shake. Failure to do so may result in fire or electrical
shock. Immediately turn the DVR’s power off or unplug the power cord from the
power outlet. Please consult your DVR distributor.

z Do not allow the equipment come into contact with, or become immersed in,

water or other liquids. Do not allow liquids to enter the interior. The DVR has
not been waterproofed. If the exterior comes into contact with liquids or salt air,
wipe it dry with a soft, absorbent cloth. In the event that the water or other
foreign substances enter the interior, immediately turn the DVR’s Power off or
unplug the power cord from the power outlet. Continued use of the equipment
may result in fire or electrical shock. Please consult your DVR distributor.

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z Do not use substances containing alcohol, benzene, thinners or other flammable

substances to clean or maintain the equipment. The use of these substances
may lead to fire. Use a dry cloth on a regular periodic basis and wipe away the
dust and dirt that collects on the device. In dusty, humid or greasy
environments, the dust that collects around the ventilation or the slots on the
outer casing over long periods of time may become saturated with humidity and
short-circuit, leading to fire.

z Do not cut, damage, alter or place heavy items on the power cord. Any of these

actions may cause an electrical short circuit, which may lead to fire or electrical
shock.

z Do not handle the device or power cord if your hands are wet. Handling it with

wet hands may lead to electrical shock. When unplugging the cord, ensure that
you hold the solid portion of the plug. Pulling on the f lexible portion of the cord
may damage or expose the wire and insulation, creating the potential for fires or
electrical shocks.

z Use only the recommended power accessories. Use of power sources not

expressly recommended for this equipment may lead to overheating, distortion of
the equipment, fire, electrical shock or other hazards.

z Do not place the batteries near a heat source or expose them to direct flame or

heat. Neither should you immerse them in water. Such exposure may damage
the batteries and lead to the leakage of corrosive liquids, fire, electrical shock,
explosion or serious injury.

z Do not attempt to disassemble, alter or apply heat to the batteries. There is

serious risk of injury due to an explosion. Immediately flush with water any
area of the body, including the eyes and mouth, or clothing that comes into
contact with the inner contents of the battery. If the eyes or mouth contact
these substances, immediately flush with water and seek medical assistance from
a medical professional.

z Avoid dropping or subjecting the batteries to severe impacts that could damage

the casings. It could lead to leakage and injury.

z Do not short-circuit the battery terminals with metallic objects, such as key

holders. It could lead to overheating, burns and other injuries.

z The supplied power supply and power cord are designed for exclusive use with

the Digital Video Recorder. Do not use it with other products or batteries. There
is a risk of fire and other hazards.

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Caution

z Do not operate the appliance beyond its specified temperature, humidity or

power source ratings. Do not use the appliance in an extreme environment
where there is high temperature or high humidity. Use the device at
temperatures within 0°C - +40°C (32°F - 104°F) and humidity below 90%. The
normal operating power source for this device is DC12V 50/60Hz.

Preventing Malfunctions

z Avoid Strong Magnetic Fields. Never place the DVR in close Proximity to electric

motors or other equipment generating strong electromagnetic fields. Exposures
to strong magnetic fields may cause malfunctions or corrupt image data.

z Avoid Condensation Related Problems. Moving the equipment rapidly between hot

and cold temperatures may cause condensation (water droplets) to form on its
external and internal surfaces. You can avoid this by placing the equipment in an
airtight, resalable plastic bag and letting it adjust to temperature changes slowly
before removing it from the bag.

z If Condensation forms inside the Digital Video Recorder. Stop using the

equipment immediately if you detect condensation. Continued use may damage
the equipment. Remove the power cord from the power outlet and wait until the
moisture evaporates completely before resuming use.

FCC Compliance: 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 no 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 h armful interferen ce in
which case the user will be required to correct the interference at his own expense.

NOTE: THE MANUFACTURER IS NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR ANY RADIO OR TV

Regulatory

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INTERFERENCE CAUSED BY UNAUTHORISED MODIFICATIONS TO THIS EQUIPMENT.
SUCH MODIFICATIONS COULD VOID THE USER'S AUTHORITY TO OPERATE THE
EQUIPMENT.

Please check the package and contents for visible damage. If any components are
damaged or missing, do not attempt to use the unit, contact your distributor immediately.
If the unit must be returned, it must be shipped in the original packing box.

CONTENTS QUANTITY REMARK

DIGITAL VIDEO RECORDER 1 UNIT

CLIENT SOFTWARE CD 1

REMOTE CONTROLLER 1

BATTERY (COIN-CR2025) 1

AC ADAPTER 1

POWER CORD 1

USER GUIDE 1

A/V IN OCTOPUS CABLE 1 For 16-Channel

Package Contents

CAUTION

- Risk of Explosion if Battery is replaced by an incorrect type.
Dispose of used Batteries according to the Instructions.

- The socket-outlet should be installed near the equipment and
be easily

accessible

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I.CONTROLS

1. Front Panel

4-Channel

8-Channel

16-Channel

1. Mode Indicator: 3x LED’s display the status of the Digital Video Recorder.

Power (Blue), Recording (Red) and HDD (Green)

2. Playback/Record Control: Functions for Live and Playback modes.

1) Direction buttons: In Menu setup mode, used to move the cursor.

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2) [LOG / Playback Stop]

① Log: Press this button to access the log list.
② Stop: This button stops playback.

3)

[R Step or FR / REC ]

① Reverse Step: This button is used to move reverse field by field during

STILL mode.

② Fast Rewind: This button is used to fast rewind during PLAYBACK mode.
③ REC: Press this button to start recording. Press the button again to stop.

4)

[Clear / Still or Playback]

① Clear: This button is used to hide the On-Screen-Display information such

as the time, date and channel icons. This button removes alert icons on
the corner of the screen (AL, VL and PL). This button is also used to turn
off the alarm buzzer.

② Still or Playback: This button is used to still or 1x playback during

PLAYBACK mode.

5)

[Log In & Out / F step or FF]

① Log In/Out: Press this button to toggle Log In and Out.
② Forward step: This button is used to move forward field by field (picture

by picture) during STILL mode.

③ F.F.: This button is used to Fast Forward during PLAYBACK mode.

3. Menu / ESC Button

① Menu: Press this button to display the MAIN MENU screen.
② ESC: Press this button to exit menu without saving.

4. Enter and 10+ Button
Press this button to save menu settings or choose channels nu mbers over

10. For example, press this key and “6” to see channel “16”.

5. QUAD and Plus Button
Press this button to display cameras in multi-screen view. Use this button

to change DVR channel or increase numbers in the Setup Menu.

6. Channel / Numeric Buttons

Press these buttons to enter data or make selections. Press “–” or “+” to
enter appropriate numbers when prompted for a password, or

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appropriate dates in schedule option mode.
[-, +] To Decrease a sett ing, to Increase a setting.

7. Remote Control Signal Receiver

Do not block the receiver port on the unit. Doing so may cause problems
when using the remote controller.

8. Power Button

Press this button to turn the power ON; press again to turn the power
OFF. The Power LED indicator is lit when power is on.

9. USB Port

USB port allows small backups of video files to a USB device.

10. Time Search and Minus Button

Press this button to enter the calendar and time search menu. This button
can also be used to change DVR channel or descrease numbers in the
Setup Menu.

11. Backup Button

Press this button to go to the Backup Menu. You can set the time and
channels from which to backup footage from the DVR.

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2. Rear Panel Connectors

<4ch>

<8ch>

<16ch>

1) CAMERA IN (4-Ch/8-Ch): BNC Input (Camera 1~4, 1~8).
CAMERA IN/AUDIO IN 2~4 (1-Ch): Video / Audio Input with the connector

enclosed. 16-Channel Video In & 2-Ch~4-Ch Audio In.

2) OUT: VIDEO - BNC standard composite video out, SPOT - Spot Out.

3) AUDIO: IN – 1-Ch Audio In, OUT – 1-Ch Audio Out.

4) VGA: VGA Monitor Out.

5) HDMI: HDMI Monitor Out.

6) LAN: RJ45 Ethernet Port.

7) USB: USB Memory or Mouse.

8) ALARM IN: Alarm input of 1-Ch through 16-Ch.

9) OUT: Alarm Relay Out.

10) RS-422/485: Control of PTZ camera.

11) RS-232C: Development purposes only.

12) POWER: DC Power Jack

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3. Remote Controller

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4. Mouse Control

This DVR can be controlled by mouse.

1) Left-Button -Double Click on any channel to enlarge to full screen while in a

split-screen display mode. Double click again to return.
Select a menu option when navigating through the various menu options.

2) Right Button- Right click anywhere on the screen to open the Main Menu.

Double click to return.

3) Scroll Wheel: Move the scroll wheel Up or Down to increase/decrease the

value of the selected menu option.

5. Virtual Keypad for Mouse Control

This system provides a virtual on-screen keyboard to allow mouse control.
Connect a mouse via the USB port before use. If you click the right button of
your mouse in Live mode and Playback mode, you will see the following virtual
controller. Right Click again to clear the menu.

<Password > <Playback>

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II. INSTALLATION & CONNECTIONS

1. Camera, Monitor, Audio, Alarm Sensor and Power Cord

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2. PC System Requirements for Network Connection.

Minimum Recommended

OS Windows XP SP3 or higher Windows 7
CPU Core2 Duo I5
RAM 2Gb 4Gb
VGA PCI-E 256M PCI-E 512M

DIRECTX DX9.0 SUPPORT DX9.0 SUPPORT

NETWORK 100Mb ETHERNET LAN 100Mb ETHERNET LAN

HDD 100Gb 500Gb

Disclaimer
The connection and remote viewing of the DVR may not be
successful on all PC’s due to the variety of internet
connection settings.
Please contact technical support by email for further
assistance.

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III.QUICK START PAGE

ADMIN and the default password is “000000”

The Default User ID “admin” and password to run the EMS software is “0”.

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Main Menu

Each Icon in the main menu works as a shortcut for setting a nd operation of the
DVR.
Use the remote control, front buttons or a mouse to select the menu you want.

Time & Date Setting

When the DVR is powered on for the first time the time and date are set by
default to January 1, 2009 Thursday 01:00:00. Before operating the Digital
Video Recorder it’s important to setup the correct time and the date.

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IV.LIVE VIEWING

1. Display Overview

1.1. Recording Mode

The channel number background colours vary according to their
recording status.

1) Red - Event (Motion/Alarm) Recording

2) Yellow - Continuous Recording

3) Black - Not Recording

1.2. Event Indicator

(1) Indicates an Alarm In terminal is triggered by an alarm sensor.

To display the Alarm window, press the [UP] button. This button

toggles between Showing or Hiding the Alarm Window.
(2) Indicates Motion detected. To cancel, press the [CANCEL] button.
(3) Indicates Video Loss during Recording. To cancel, press the [C ANCEL]

button.

(1) (2) (3)

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1.3 Status Bar

(1) Indicates Recording Status. Red shows Recording is being processed.

Click this ICON to toggle Record Start and Stop.
(2) Indicates Playback Status. Green is Playback. Click this ICON to

toggle Playback Start and Stop.
(3) Clear Menu and LOG (Mouse click)
(4) Displayed when schedule recording is On.

(5) Indicates Login Status

A stands for admin, U stands for user.

(6) Indicates Audio Data is being stored.
(7) Shows the Number of Clients connected to the DVR via the Network.

: Displays Month, Year, Time and Date.

Change DATE FORMAT on Menu <System →

Time>.

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(8) Indicates a USB Device is connected. It changes to a blue colour

when backing up. Click this ICON to toggle Backup Start and Stop.
(9) Shows the remaining recording time of the DVR. If the r emaining HDD

capacity is less than 5Gb, the blue “Recycling” icon is displayed.
(10) Displays the remaing recording days using the current recording

conditions.

1.4 Spot Monitor Indicator

Shows the selected Spot number and status.

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2. Multi-Screen Display and Sequencing

2.1. Screen Display.

Select any camera for Full Screen display by pressing the Number button
of the related camera.

2.2. Multi-Screen Display and Switch Sequencing Display.

1) Press the DISPLAY button to activate the multi-screen display. It
changes the order from the choices shown in SPLIT MODE.

2) To start Auto Sequencing, press the DISPLAY button for 2 seconds to
begin full screen sequencing.

Click this ICON or spot button on the remote control.

The following virtual controller is displayed.

Main Monitor

Spot Monitor

3) The sequence mode and dwell times are programmable. For detailed
information about configuring those, see “Switch Setup”. If the
sequence mode is not activated, Quad mode is displayed instead of
Sequencing.

4) The Split mode is programmable in General set up.

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3. Quick Button for Multi-Screen Display.

3.1. Quick Multi-Split Mode Change

- Press the F1 button on the remote controller + <Number>
For example, press F1 button then number 8.

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The eight channel view mode will be displayed.

Note: 6,4,8,10,13 split modes must be ticked on the Split Mode options

to use this function.

3.2. Repositioning

It’s possible to reposition a camera from a big window with one from a
smaller one. It is used on 6,7,8,9,10,13 & 16 split mode

① Press the F2 button on the remote controller.

Mark will be

displayed.

② Press the Numeric button you wish to switch in the display.

③ Press the MENU button to exit here with saving changes.

Press Cancel to exit without change.
Press DISPLAY button to rearrange.

Note How to control with the KEYPAD

1. Muliti Screen (F1 function) = 16+ Display , 4+ Display Button and so on..

2. Repositioning (F2 function) = 99+ Display Button

3. Auto Sequence Start = Shift & Display (at the same time)