Genie GDVRH-608, GDVRH-616, GDVRH-604 User Manual

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GDVRH Series

DIGITAL VIDEO RECORDERS

User Guide

GDVRH-604 4 Channels

GDVRH-608 8 Channels

GDVRH-616 16 Channels

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SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

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.

The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol, within an equilateral triangle, is intended to alert the user to the presence of un insulated “dangerous voltage” within the product’s enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons.

The exclamation point 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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Contents

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

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

Caution .................................................................................................... 6

Preventing Malfunction .......................................................................... 7

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

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

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

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

2. Rear Panel Connectors ................................................................................. 11

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

4. Virtual Keypad for Mouse Control ................................................................ 14

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

1. Camera, Monitor, Audio, Alarm sensor and Power cord ........................... 15

2. Alarm inputs and Alarm outs ........................................................................ 16

2.1. Connection of N.O (Normally Open) ............................................................................ 16

2.2. Connection of N.C (Normally Close) ............................................................................ 17

3. PTZ and controller connection ..................................................................... 18

3.1. Connecting the Speed Dome directly into DVR .......................................................... 18

3.2. Connecting Both Speed Dome and DVR via J-box ..................................................... 18

3.3. Connecting Single User with 2 DVR Configuration .................................................... 19

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III.QUICK START PAGE ........................................................................ 21

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IV.LIVE VIEWING .................................................................................. 23

1. Display Overview ........................................................................................... 23

2. Multi-screen Display and Sequencing ......................................................... 25

2.1. Screen Display. .............................................................................................................. 25

2.2. Multi-screen Display and Switch Sequencing Display. .............................................. 25

3. Quick button for multi screen Display. ........................................................ 26

3.1. Quick multi split mode change ..................................................................................... 26

3.2. Repositioning ................................................................................................................. 26

4. Zooming .......................................................................................................... 27

5. Spot Monitor ................................................................................................... 28

V. OPERATION ...................................................................................... 29

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1. LOG IN/OUT. ................................................................................................... 29

2. NAVIGATION THE MENU .............................................................................. 30

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VI. SETUP .............................................................................................. 31

1. DISPLAY ......................................................................................................... 31

1.1. GENERAL ....................................................................................................................... 31

1.2. SWITCH Setup (Monitor Configure) ............................................................................. 32

1.3. EVENT ............................................................................................................................. 33

2. CAMERA ....................................................................................................... 34

2.1. Video Adjustment .......................................................................................................... 34

2.2. PTZ Set up ...................................................................................................................... 35

2.3. Camera Title ................................................................................................................... 36

2.4. Motion Detection Setting ............................................................................................... 37

2.5. Privacy Mask .................................................................................................................. 38

3. RECORD ......................................................................................................... 38

3.1. Record General .............................................................................................................. 39

3.2. Resolution & Recording speed Setting ....................................................................... 40

3.3. Continues /Normal Recording ...................................................................................... 41

3.4. Event Recording ............................................................................................................ 42

3.5 Continues + Event (Motion/Alarm) Recording ............................................................. 44

4. SCHEDULE ..................................................................................................... 44

4.1. CHART Setup ................................................................................................................. 45

4.2. Holiday Setup ................................................................................................................. 46

5. DISK ................................................................................................................ 47

5.1. DISK Manager ................................................................................................................. 48

5.2. Recording DISK .............................................................................................................. 50

5.3. S.M.A.R.T STATUS ......................................................................................................... 51

6. NETWORK ...................................................................................................... 52

6.1. ETHERNET ...................................................................................................................... 52

6.2. GENERAL ....................................................................................................................... 53

6.3. EMAIL .............................................................................................................................. 54

6.4. SMTP ............................................................................................................................... 59

6.5. DDNS (Dynamic DNS) .................................................................................................... 60

6.6 Router & Port Forwarding .............................................................................................. 62

7. DEVICE ........................................................................................................... 64

7.1. GENERAL ....................................................................................................................... 64

7.2. ALARM ............................................................................................................................ 65

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7.3. PTZ EVENT ..................................................................................................................... 67

8. SYSTEM .......................................................................................................... 68

8.1. GENERAL ....................................................................................................................... 68

8.2. TIME ................................................................................................................................ 69

8.3. ACCOUNT ....................................................................................................................... 70

8.4. UPDATE .......................................................................................................................... 72

8.5. INFO ................................................................................................................................ 73

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VII. PAN/TILT ZOOM CONTROL .......................................................... 74

1. P.T.Z. Menu ..................................................................................................... 74

2. Preset & Tour ................................................................................................. 76

3. Custom Functions ......................................................................................... 78

4.Auto Pan / Auto Tilt / Power ........................................................................... 78

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VIII.PLAYBACK /SEARCH .................................................................... 79

1. Playback ......................................................................................................... 79

2. Time Search ................................................................................................... 79

2.1 Multi Channel Playback ................................................................................................. 79

2.2 Preview Search (Single Channel Playback) ................................................................ 80

2.3 Event Record Search ..................................................................................................... 81

2.4 Event Source Search ..................................................................................................... 82

2.5 Motion Area Search (Single Channel Playback) ......................................................... 83

3. Go to Search .................................................................................................. 84

4. Log List Search .............................................................................................. 85

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IX.BACKUP ............................................................................................ 86

1. Manual Back up ............................................................................................. 86

1.1 Internal DVD- R/W .......................................................................................................... 86

1.2 External USB HDD/ Memory Stick ................................................................................. 88

1.3 Back up Range Setup ..................................................................................................... 88

2. Auto Back up(FTP) ........................................................................................ 89

3. Log List Back up ............................................................................................ 90

X.SPECIFICATION ................................................................................ 91

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Disclaimer

 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 change

 We makes no warranties for damages resulting from corrupted or lost data due to a mistaken

operation or malfunction of the Digital Video Recorder, the software, the hard drives, personal computers, peripheral devices, or unapproved/unsupported devices.

Warning

 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.

 Do not drop metallic parts through slots. This could perm anently damage the Digital Video

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

 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 high voltage electrical shock. Qualified service personnel authorized by your equipment distributor should conduct internal inspections, alterations and repairs.

 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.

 Stop operating the equipment if a heavy object is dropped 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.

 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.

 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

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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.

 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.

 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. P ulling on the flexible portion of the cord may damage or expose the wire and insulation, creating the potential for fires or electrical shocks.

 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.

 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.

 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.

 Avoid dropping or subjecting the batteries to severe impacts that could damage the casings.

It could lead to leakage and injury.

 Do not short-circuit the battery terminals w ith metallic objects, such as key holders. It could

lead to overheating, burns and other injuries.

 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.

Caution

 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 100V240V AC 50/60Hz.

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Preventing Malfunction

 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.

 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.

 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.

Regulatory

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

CAUTION

- Risk of Explosion if Battery is replaced by an Incorrect Type. Dispose of Used Batteries aAccording to the Instructions.

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

accessible

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Package Contents

Please check the package and contents for visible damage. If any components are damaged or missing, do not attempt to use the unit, contact the supplier 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 Audio In Cable Connector

(1~8CH, 9~16CH)

BATTERY (AAAsize) 2

POWER CORD 1

USER GUIDE 1

LOOP BACK CABLE 1 16CH ONLY

1 4CH,8CH 2 16CH

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I.CONTROLS

1. Front Panel

1) POWER : Press this button to turn the power on; press again to turn the power off.

The POWER LED (red) lights/goes off when the power is on/off.

2) Playback / Record Control : Used to Start and Stop Recording or Playback.

3) Numeric [0~16] : These buttons have a number of functions to enter data and to make

selections. They are used to enter numerical data when prompted for the password, to make channel/camera selection, to choose the day in schedule option, and to enter alphabets to label each channel.

4) BACKUP: Press this button to begin making a backup copy of the hard drive. If there is no peripheral recording device connected, this button cannot be used.

5) USB : USB compliant port allows use of memory sticks to backup video files or S/W

upgrade.

6) LOCK: Press this button to lock all units’ key buttons including the remote controller. The LOCK LED (green) lights/goes off when the lock is on/off. To release press it again and enter the administer password.

7) LOG IN/OUT : Toggles log in and out.

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8) DISPLAY: Press this button to display the cameras in multi-screen mode or to switch sequence function.

9) Remote control signal receiver : Do not block the receiver as the remote controller needs the line of sight to the receiver.

10) PAN/TILT: Press this button to control a PAN/TILT/ZOOM camera via RS-485 connection.

11) TIME SEARCH: Press this button to display the Time Search menu. * This button is used for [-] : To Decrease settings

12) MENU, DIRECTION, ENTER, CANCEL:

* [ENTER]: Press this button to enter the sub menu..

* [CANCEL]: Press this button to exit menu without saving. * [Direction]: In Menu setup mode, used to move the cursor.

In Zoom mode, used to move the zoom are.. * [MENU] : Press this button to display the MAIN MENU. Press this button to exit with saving changes.

13) EXT. Search : Press this button to start external HDD search. * This button is used for [+] : To Increase settings

14) LOG : Press this button to display the LOG-list screen.

15) ODD : CD/DVD - RW.

16) Mode Indicator: Five LEDs display the status of the Digital Video Recorder. From the

left, Power (red), Recording (red), Scheduled Recording (green), Lock (green) and Network (green).

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2. Rear Panel Connectors

4-Channel

8-Channel

16-Channel

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1) Camera Inputs : BNC input connectors (4 / 8 / 16CH)

2) Camera Outputs : LOOP-OUT connectors ( 4 / 8CH : BNC, 16CH : D-SUB to BNC )

3) Spot out connector : 4 / 8CH : 2SPOT OUT, 16CH : 4SPO T O UT

4) ALARM IN : 4/8/16 alarm/sensor inputs

5) RS-422 : For connecting to PTZ camera.

6) AC power socket

7) 110V or 230V Power selection Switch.

8) 75 Ohm Termination (1~4 / 1~8/ 1~16)

9) AUDIO Input connectors : D-SUB to RCA ( 4 / 8CH : 1~8CH , 16CH : 1~8CH,9~16CH )

10) AUDIO Output (1) connectors: RCA

11) Composite Monitor Output : BNC standard composite video output connector.

12) VGA out connector.

13) HDMI out connector.

14) eSATA connector: For connecting e-SATA compatible devices.

15) ALARM OUT : 1~4

16) USB 2.0 connector: For connecting USB compatible devices.

17) RJ-45 Ethernet Port: For connecting to remote PC via Ethernet network.10/100/1000 BASE-T

18) RS-232C [D-SUB 9PIN] : For connecting to Debugging.

19) Power Fan

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3. Remote Controller

DVR ID: Set the proper DVR System ID through which to operate. Press the ID button, and

then press the number button within two seconds to select the system ID of the DVR. If you set the System ID to Zero, you can control multiple DVRs at the same tim e .

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4. Virtual Keypad for Mouse Control

This DVR provides a virtual on-screen keyboard to perform the control by mouse. Connect a mouse via USB port before use. If you click right button of your mouse in Live mode and Playback mode, you will see following virtual controller. This Virtual Keyboards operate similarly, but display different fields depending on the task being performed.

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II. INSTALLATION & CONNECTIONS

1. Camera, Monitor, Audio, Alarm sensor and Power cord

 Audio

Audio Input Output impedance (0 dB) 10 k Ohm 300 ohm voltage range 1 Vpp 1.4 Vpp

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2. Alarm inputs and Alarm outs

2.1. Connection of N.O (Normally Open)

* Alarm Input( AI)

4ch : 1~4 8ch: 1~8

16ch : 1~16

* G  GND

The maximum of Alarm output is 1A 30VDC, 0.5A 125V AC.

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2.2. Connection of N.C (Normally Close)

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3. PTZ and controller connection

3.1. Connecting the Speed Dome directly into DVR

3.2. Connecting Both Speed Dome and DVR via J-box

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3.3. Connecting Single User with 2 DVR Configuration

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Multiple PTZ cameras are connected by daisy-chaining the camera connection.

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Multiple Keyboards are connected by cascade connection.

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4. PC system requirement for Network connection.

(a) Pentium-4 2.0GHz or Higher (b) 512MB RAM (c) Windows 2000, ME, Windows XP, Window Vista, Window 7 (d) 16MB Video Card (e) 10/100/1000-BaseT Ethernet Port (f) CAT-5/6 UTP Cable for LAN

(Crossover cable for direct connect to PC)

The connection and remote viewing of the DVR may not be successful on all PC’s due to the variety of PC’s internet connection settings. Please contact the technical support 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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Time & Date Setting

When the DVR is powered on for the very first time, the time and date are set as default to January 1, 2009 Thursday 01:00:00. Before any other operation of the Digital Video Recorder, it is important to setup the time and the date. Please refer to page 63 for setting the time and the date on the DVR.

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IV.LIVE VIEWING

1. Display Overview

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1. Recording Mode

Background color of Number will be different based on the recording status.

1) Red - Event (Motion/Alarm) Recording

2) Yellow - Continues Recording

3) Black - No Recording.

2. Event Indicator

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

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Camera No and Title

To appear Alarm window, press [UP] button. This button toggles between Shows

or Hide the Alarm Window. (2) Indicate Motion detected. To disappear, press [CANCEL] button. (3) Indicate Video Loss during Recording. To disappear, press [CANCEL] button.

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3. Status Bar (1) Indicate Built-in CD/DVD R/W is connected. It’s changed to blue color while it’s

doing backup.

(2) Indicate an USB Device is connected on Front panel. It’s changed to blue

color while it’s doing backup.

(3) Indicate an USB Device is connected on Rear panel. It’s changed to blue color

while it’s doing backup.

(4) Indicate Login( ) or Locking status (5) Indicate Audio Data is stored the selected time during playback and turn to blue

color.

(6) It shows Number o f C lient, which is connected to Network.(MAX:10)

(7) : Displays Month, Year, Time and Date. (8) : Show you the remaining recording time of the DVR. If remaining

HDD capacity is less than 5GB, this blue “Recycling” icon will be shown up.

4. Spot Monitor indicate

: Show you 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 desired camera.

2.2. Multi-screen Display and Switch Sequencing Display.

1) Press [DISP L A Y ] buttons to activate the multiscreen display. It is changed the order as shown below among your choice of SPLIT MODE.

2) To start Auto Sequence, press [DISPLAY] buttons for 2 seconds to begin full screen sequencing.

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, it moves to Quad mode instead of Sequencing.

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3. Quick button for multi screen Display.

3.1. Quick multi split mode change

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

13 14 15 16

11 12

The eight channel view mode will be displayed.

<Note> 6,4,8,10,13 split mode must be checked on <Spit mode> to use this

function.

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3.2. Repositioning

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

 Press F2 button on the remote controller. Mark will be displayed.  Press Num e ric button you wish to switching display.

 Press [MENU] button to exit here with saving changes.

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

<Note> How to control on 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)

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4. Zooming

During live view mode, it is possible to zoom into a section of the screen to get a close-up view of the screen.

1. To activate the digital zoom, select the full screen display of the camera you wish to zoom.

2. Then press the [Z O O M] button on IR Remote controller. Zoom area box pops up, as shown below: x2

x 2

3. Move the box to the desired position using Direction [ ] buttons.

4. Press [CANCEL] button to return normal mode.

<Note>

 This function is limited while it’s playback in this model.  If the Zoom button is pressed while in a multiscreen display, zoom operation is not

activated.

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