Honeywell HRDE4X4 User Manual
HRDE4X4
Digital Video
Recorder
User Guide
Document 900.0399 – 08/08 – Rev 3.01
Revisions
Issue Date Revisions
1.00 09/05 New document.
2.00 03/06 Updated Remote Access Software sections with
screenshots and function changes.
2.01 06/06 Corrected Sensor Out connection information.
3.00 07/06 Added PTZ function to RAS GUI. Added Sites
3.01 08/08 Updated manual for HRDE4X4 2.1.1 software
menu in RAS.
release. Added Appendix C (Playing DVR
Archive Clips) and Setting Up the DVR Using
Remote Access (added to Chapter 6 RAS
Operation)
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FCC Compliance Statement
Information to the User: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with
the limits for a Class A digital device. Pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules, these limits
are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the
equipment is operated in a commercial environment. This equipment generates, uses,
and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance
with the instruction manual, may cause harmful interference to radio communications.
Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause harmful interference
in which case the user will be required to correct the interference at his own expense.
Caution Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party
This Class A digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.
Cet appareil numérique de la Classe A est conforme à norme NMB-003 du Canada.
responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to
operate the equipment.
Explanation of Graphical Symbols
This symbol indicates 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.
This symbol indicates the presence of important operating and
maintenance (servicing) instruction in the literature accompanying the
product.
CAUTION
RISK OF ELECTRIC
SHOCK DO NOT OPEN
CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF
ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE THE
COVER (OR BACK). NO USER-SERVICEABLE
PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO
QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.
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Warnings
Installation and servicing should be performed only by qualified and experienced
personnel.
Power off the DVR when connecting cameras, audio, or sensor cables.
The manufacturer is not responsible for any damage caused by improper use of the
product or failure to follow instructions for the product.
The manufacturer is not responsible for any problems caused by or resulting from the user
physically opening the DVR for examination or attempting to fix the unit. The manufacturer
may not be held liable for any issues with the unit if the warranty seal is removed.
Cautions
This product has multiple-rated voltages (110V and 220V). See installation instructions
before connecting to the power supply.
This product uses a Lithium battery. To avoid a risk of explosion, do not replace the battery
on the main board by anything other than a Lithium battery. Dispose of used batteries
according to the manufacturer’s instructions.
This equipment and all communication wirings are intended for indoor use only. To reduce
the risk of fire or electric shock, do not expose the unit to rain or moisture.
WEEE (Waste Electrical and Electronic
Equipment)
Customers in European Union countries are advised to dispose
of this product, at the end of its useful life, as per applicable local
laws, regulations and procedures.
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Contents
1 Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
Technical Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
Important Safeguards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Lithium Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
2 DVR Unit Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Before You Begin . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Unpack Everything . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Typical DVR Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Setting the DVR for NTSC or PAL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Connecting Peripheral Equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Connecting the Power Cord . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
UPS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
3 DVR Configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Front Panel LEDs and Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Initial Setup. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
4 Front Panel Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Live Viewing Window . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Search Window . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Play Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
Network Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
Archiving Video . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
USB Port . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Menu Structure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Live Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Recording Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Motion Zones . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Recording Schedules. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Setting System Parameters. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Controlling a PTZ Camera . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Setting Network Parameters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Setup for Sending E-Mail Alerts and Reports . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Storage Setup. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Saving Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Timeline Search. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
Go To Search . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
Go First Search . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
Go Last Search . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
Log List Search . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
Archive Search . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
Archiving Still Images onto USB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
Archiving Video onto USB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
Transferring Still Images or Video onto USB . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
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5 RAS Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
Minimum PC Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
Installing the RAS Program . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
Opening Ports. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
6 RAS Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
Live Viewing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
Search and Playback Viewing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44
Backing Up a Video Clip in AVI Format . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47
Playing Back Recorded Video. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48
7 RAS Configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49
General Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49
Site Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50
Event Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51
Event Search Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51
Record Menu. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52
Disk Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53
Video Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54
About Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54
Appendix A DVR Firmware Upgrade . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55
Appendix B Installing ffdshow for Playing Back AVI Archive Clips . . . . 57
Installing FFDSHOW. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57
Enabling Text Overlay . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57
Appendix C Playing DVR Archive Clips . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59
Appendix D Optional Items . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63
Remote Control Operation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63
Appendix E Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65
Live Viewing Interface. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
Search and Playback Interface . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44
Security Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49
Save Path . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50
Changing the RAS password. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50
Adding a Site . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51
Modifying a Site . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51
Removing a Site. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51
Playing Clips from the USB Memory Stick . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59
Configuring Multiple Units for Remote Control. . . . . . . . . . . . 64
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Figures
NTSC/PAL Operation Switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Rear Panel Connections and Switches . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Front Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Setup Menu Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Live Mode Setup Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Recording Mode Setup Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Motion Zone Setup Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Recording Schedule Setup Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
System Setup Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Date and Time Setup Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
PTZ Control Setup Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Network Setup Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Send E-mail Setup Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Storage Setup Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Live Viewing Window . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Search Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
Event Search Window . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
Event Search List Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
Timeline Search Date Select Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
Timeline Search Window . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
Go To Search Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
Log List Search Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
Log List Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
Archive Search Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
Archive List Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
Play Mode Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
Main GUI Screen of RAS Program . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
Archive Mode Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
Archive Menu Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
List of Archived Files . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
Choose Destination Location Window . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
Choose the Setup Type Window . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
Choose Language Window . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
Select Program Folder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
RAS Icon . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
RAS Live Viewing Interface (Connected) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
Search and Playback Interface . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44
Main User Interface with Back Up Times Marked . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47
AVI Backup Window . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48
Windows Explorer with Video Clips Selected . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48
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General Setup Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49
Change Password Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50
Site Setup Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50
Event Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51
Event Search Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52
Record Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52
Disk Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53
Video Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54
Engineering Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56
FFDSHOW Video Decoder Configuration Window . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58
USB Port Folder File . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59
Archived Folder Contents Window . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60
DVR Player Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60
Open Media File Window . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61
Choosing Playback Screen Size . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61
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Tabl es
Rear Panel Connectors and Switches . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Front Panel LEDs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Front Panel Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Live Mode Setup Fields . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Recording Mode Setup Fields . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Schedule Recording Setup Fields . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
System Setup Fields . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Compatible PTZ Protocols . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Network Setup Fields . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Send E-mail Setup Fields . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Storage Setup Fields . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Status Indicator Icons in the Live Viewing Window . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Button Functions in Live Viewing Window . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Button Functions in Play Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
Minimum PC Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
Live Viewing Interface Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42
Search and Playback Interface Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45
Record Menu Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53
Technical Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65
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Introduction
Features
Your HRDE4x4 digital video recorder (referred to as DVR throughout this document) is a
stand-alone and/or networked video and audio recording device. It provides recording
capabilities for four camera inputs and is capable of event, pre-event, or timelapse
recording. The DVR can function in semi-triplex mode; that is, you can play back video
while simultaneously recording in a network configuration. Each of the four channels can
record independently or simultaneously. Other features include:
• 4 composite input connectors
• NTSC or PAL configuration
• Records up to 30 NTSC images per second or 25 PAL images per second (IPS). The
total frame rate is 120 IPS in quad screen and 30 IPS in full screen mode.
• Video resolution (display and recording):
• Full screen mode — 720 x 480 NTSC, 720 x 576 PAL
• Quad mode — 360 x 240 NTSC, 360 x 288 PAL
• Recording modes — manual, schedule, sensor events, time events, and motion
events.
• MPEG-4 video compression to maximize storage and video streaming on the internet.
• The Remote Access Software (RAS) supports remote live viewing, PTZ control,
searching, archiving, and video playback. By installing the DVR remote software on a
Microsoft Windows
ethernet network.
• USB archiving function provides storage for still images and AVI or DVR clips.
• The Remote Access Software allows playback of video clips archived to a USB stick
without first transferring the data to the local PC hard drive.
• Operates on a real-time, embedded RTOS operating system with a user-friendly
Graphic User Interface (GUI).
• Built-in front panel and remote pan, tilt, and zoom (PTZ) controller
• 3 simultaneous remote users performing live view or playback on the same DVR
®
PC you can monitor real-time and recorded video via an optional
Technical Overview
Your HRDE4x4 DVR incorporates a switcher and multiplexer for selectable multi-mode
display, digital motion detection, camera tiling, and event, pre-event, or timelapse
recording.
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The DVR converts analog NTSC or PAL video to digital images and records them on one
hard drive. You can access recorded video from the hard drive or previously archived video
from a USB stick. You can watch live video while simultaneously recording.
The Remote Access Software allows the administrator to remotely connect to and monitor
up to 512 networked DVRs. The software logs the operational and sensor status of sites
once a day for later analysis. The software lets you search based on time and retrieve video
clips from remote sites.
Important Safeguards
1. Read Instructions
All safety and operating instructions should be read before the appliance is operated.
2. Retain Instructions
The safety and operating instructions should be retained for future reference.
3. Cleaning
Unplug this equipment from the wall outlet before cleaning it. Do not use liquid aerosol
cleaners. Use a damp soft cloth for cleaning.
4. Attachments
Never add any attachments and/or equipment without manufacturer approval as such
additions may result in the risk of fire, electric shock, or other personal injury.
5. Water and/or Moisture
Do not use this equipment near water or in contact with water.
6. Accessories
Do not place this equipment on an unstable cart, stand, or table. The equipment may
fall, causing serious injury to a child or adult, and serious damage to the equipment.
Wall- or shelf-mounting should follow the manufacturer’s instructions, and should use
a mounting kit approved by the manufacturer.
Move this equipment and cart combination with care. Quick stops, excessive force,
and uneven surfaces may cause the equipment and cart combination to overturn.
7. Power Sources
This equipment should be operated only from the type of power source indicated on
the marking label. If you are not sure of the type of power, please consult your
equipment dealer or local power company.
If you are having problems with your power supply and need to replace it, contact
Honeywell (see the back cover for contact information) and order the HRDE4x4 DVR
power supply, model number HRDE4PS. Only use this power supply with your
HRDE4x4 DVR.
8. Power Cords
Operator or installer must remove power, BNC, sensor, and other connections before
moving the equipment.
9. Lightning
For added protection for this equipment during a lightning storm, or when it is left
unattended and unused for long periods of time, unplug it from the wall outlet and
disconnect the antenna or cable system. This will prevent damage to the equipment
due to lightning and power-line surges.
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10. Overloading
Do not overload wall outlets and extension cords to avoid the risk of fire or electric
shock.
11. Objects and Liquids
Never push objects of any kind through openings of this equipment 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 equipment.
12. Servicing
Do not attempt to service this equipment yourself. Refer all servicing to qualified
service personnel.
13. Damage Requiring Service
Unplug this equipment from the wall outlet and refer servicing to qualified service
personnel under the following conditions:
• When the power-supply cord or the plug has been damaged
• If liquid is spilled or objects have fallen into the equipment
• If the equipment has been exposed to rain or water
• If the equipment does not operate normally by following the operating
instructions, adjust only those controls that are covered by the operating
instructions as an improper adjustment of other controls may result in damage
and will often require extensive work by a qualified technician to restore the
equipment to its normal operation.
• If the equipment has been dropped or the cabinet damaged
• When the equipment exhibits a distinct change in performance—this indicates a
14. Replacement Parts
15. Safety Check
16. Field Installation
17. Correct Batteries
WARNING! Risk of explosion if battery is replaced by an incorrect type.
18. Operating Temperature
19. Elevated Operating Ambient Temperature
20. Reduced Air Flow
need for service.
When replacement parts are required, ensure the service technician uses replacement
parts specified by the manufacturer or that have the same characteristics as the
original part. Unauthorized substitutions may result in fire, electric shock, or other
hazards.
Upon completion of any service or repairs to this equipment, ask the service
technician to perform safety checks to determine that the equipment is in proper
operating condition.
This installation should be made by a qualified service person and should conform to
all local codes.
Dispose of used batteries according to the instructions.
An operating temperature range is specified (see Appendix E, Specifications) so that
the customer and installer may determine a suitable operating environment for the
equipment.
If installed in a closed or multi-unit rack assembly, the operating ambient temperature
of the rack environment may be greater than room ambient. Therefore, consideration
should be given to installing the equipment in an environment compatible with the
specified operating temperature range.
Installation of the equipment in the rack should be such that the amount of airflow
required for safe operation of the equipment is not compromised.
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21. Mechanical Loading
Mounting of the equipment in the rack should be such that a hazardous condition is
not caused by uneven mechanical loading.
22. Circuit Overloading
Consideration should be given to connection of the equipment to supply circuit and
the effect that overloading of circuits might have on over-current protection and supply
wiring. Appropriate consideration of equipment nameplate ratings should be used
when addressing this concern.
23. Reliable Earthing (Grounding)
Reliable grounding of rack mounted equipment should be maintained. Particular
attention should be given to supply connections other than direct connections to the
branch circuit (for example, use of power strips).
Lithium Battery
The unit contains a single 3 VDC lithium battery. This battery is used to maintain the
real-time clock of the unit. When power is not applied to the unit, the battery is used to
maintain the clock and retain the correct clock setting specified by the installer. After
several years of operation, it may become necessary to replace this battery. If the
battery fails, the unit clock will reset to 2001-01, 01 00:00:00. Contact Honeywell
Technical Support for assistance with this. The old battery should be discarded at an
appropriate waste site for lithium batteries as per local guidelines in your area.
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DVR Unit Installation
This chapter explains how to:
• Set the DVR for NTSC or PAL
• Connect the DVR to peripheral equipment
Before You Begin
Please read this document carefully before
you install your DVR.
Keep this guide for future reference.
Unpack Everything
Check that the items received match those listed on the order form and packing slip. The
HRDE4x4 packing box should include:
• One fully-assembled HRDE4x4 DVR
• One power cable
• One 12 VDC switching adapter
• One Remote Access Software CD
• This User’s Guide and Quick Start Guides
If any parts are missing or damaged, contact the dealer you purchased the DVR from or call
Honeywell Customer Service (see the back cover of this document for contact information).
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Typical DVR Installation
Four Video Inputs for Cameras
Four Audio
Inputs
RS-232 for
Engineering Use
LAN for Remote
Access Software
Connection
Four Sensor
Inputs
1 Internal Sensor
Output Relay
CCTV Monitor
Audio Line
Output
To 12 VDC
Adapter
VGA Monitor
Setting the DVR for NTSC or PAL
Before turning on your DVR, set the switch (see Figure 2-1) to NTSC or PAL to match your
equipment. If your DVR is already powered, unplug the power cord from the wall outlet.
Wait a few seconds, set the switch (see Figure 2-1), and then re-apply power.
Note You cannot mix NTSC and PAL equipment. For example, do not connect
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PAL camera and an NTSC monitor.
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Figure 2-1 NTSC/PAL Operation Switch
PAL: Set to ON position
RS-232
VGA DC 12V
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Connecting Peripheral Equipment
Figure 2-2 shows the rear panel connections. See Table 2-1 for network system component
connections.
Figure 2-2 Rear Panel Connections and Switches
CAUTION
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK
DO NOT OPEN
WARNI NG
TO REDUCE T HE RIS K OF FI RE O R EL E CT RI C
SHOCK DO NOT EXPOSETHIS APPLIANCETO
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CAUTION
TO REDUCETHE RISK OF ELECT RIC SHOCK
NO USER SERVICEABLEPARTS INSIDE. REFER
SERVICINGTO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL
RS-422/485
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ETHERNET
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AUDIO IN
Table 2-1 describes the rear panel connections as shown in Figure 2-2 from left to right.
Table 2-1 Rear Panel Connectors and Switches
Feature Description
Connector
RS-422/485 Remote camera control (see Controlling a PTZ Camera, page 19).
ETHERNET Network the DVR using 10/100 MB Ethernet connector. Network to a PC
for remote monitoring and searching (see Setting Network Parameters,
page 20).
AUDIO IN Connect to a pre-amplified line-level audio source, such as a microphone.
Must not exceed 3m (9.8 ft).
Note It is the user’s responsibility to determine if the local laws and
regulations permit recording audio.
AUDIO OUT Connect to an amplifier. Must not exceed 3m (9.8 ft).
VIDEO IN
CH1 CH2
RS-232
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AUDIO OUTSENSOR OUTSENSOR IN
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Table 2-1 Rear Panel Connectors and Switches (Cont’d)
Feature Description
SENSOR IN Connect to external sensor devices to signal the DVR to react to events.
Up to four sensors can be connected to the equipment sensors 1–4 which
are dedicated to Video channel 1–4 respectively. These inputs operate
with a simple On/Off function. normally open (NO) and ground connected
to input starts recording or normally close (NC) and ground connected to
input stops recording (see Recording Mode, page 14 to program sensor
recording).
You need to connect two wires to the Terminal block on the rear panel of
the HRDE4X4 to correctly setup a sensor input. Connect one ground wire
between the external device and to the terminal block G input on the
HRDE4x4 to ensure the ground reference voltage is identical. Connect the
other wire to the sensor input 1 –4 connection on the terminal block to
trigger the record condition.
Sensor Input
1GGGGOUT234
Connections
In 1
In 2 In 3 In 4
GND 1 GND 2 GND 3 GND 4
SENSOR OUT
Whether the sensor contacts are Normally Open or Normally Closed
depends on the setting of NO (normally open) or NC (normally closed) in
the record screen (Rated load 0.5 A @ 30 VAC or 1 A @ 30 VDC).
Set to NO: The alarm output contacts close when triggered by the sensor
input.
Set to NC: The alarm output contacts open when triggered by the sensor
input.
SENSOR
OUT
An internal relay connects/closes the two connected external sensor
output terminals. The relay can be triggered to close the two sensor
connections by either motion or a sensor input, if enabled in the Recording
Setup menu. This can be used to turn on or off an external buzzer or light.
Inside HRDE4X4
External Sensor
connection
VIDEO IN Connect NTSC or PAL camera coaxial outputs (up to 4) to the BNC Video
In connectors.
Caution Do not mix NTSC and PAL cameras.
VIDEO OUT Connect to a monitor.
RS-232 For engineering use only.
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Table 2-1 Rear Panel Connectors and Switches (Cont’d)
Feature Description
VGA Connect to a VGA monitor. Must not exceed 3m (9.8 ft).
Note When using a VGA monitor, make sure you set the VGA switch to
ON and power reset the unit (turn unit off then on).
DC 12V Apply 12 VDC using the DC switching adapter supplied.
SWITCH
PAL Set to the PAL position when PAL cameras are connected. NTSC is the
VGA Set to the VGA position when a VGA monitor is connected. COMP is the
default setting.
Note When you change the PAL setting, you must reboot the DVR to
apply the new setting.
default setting.
Note When you change the position of the VGA switch, reboot the DVR
to apply the new setting. When VGA is enabled, the video out
connector (composite) is disabled. Also when the Video Out is
enabled, the VGA is disabled.
Connecting the Power Cord
1. Connect the adapter DC power cord to the DVR.
2. Connect the AC power cord to the adapter and then to the wall outlet.
Your DVR is now ready to operate. See Chapter 3, DVR Configuration and Chapter 4, Front
Panel Operation for more information.
WARNING! Route power cords so they are not a tripping hazard. Make certain
the power cord can not be pinched or worn away by furniture. Do
not install power cords under rugs or carpet.
The power cord has a grounding pin. If your power outlet cannot
receive a grounding pin, do not modify the plug.
Do not overload the circuit by plugging too many devices into one
circuit.
UPS
It is highly recommended that the HRDE4x4 be connected to an uninterruptible Power
supply (UPS). This provides temporary backup power to operate the unit during a limited
power outage. The UPS also protects the unit from AC power fluctuations and power spikes
from the power grid. Use of a UPS protects your investment in your HRDE4X4.
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DVR Configuration
This chapter explains:
• Front panel LEDs and controls
•Initial DVR setup
• Configuring live and recording modes
• Setting motion zones
• Setting recording schedules
• Setting system parameters
• Configuring remote network control
• Setting storage parameters
Note Ensure that your DVR is completely installed and all components are
Front Panel LEDs and Controls
Figure 3-1 shows the DVR front panel. Table 3-1 describes the operational LEDs. Table 3-2
describes the control buttons.
connected before proceeding.
Figure 3-1 Front Panel
Table 3-1 Front Panel LEDs
LED Function
POWER ON indicates power is applied to the unit.
REC ON indicates recording is enabled.
HDD ON indicates the system is accessing the hard drive.
EVENT ON indicates the sensor(s) has/have been triggered or motion is detected.
NETWORK ON indicates a user is connected to the system through the RAS software.
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Table 3-2 Front Panel Controls
Control Function
SEQ Start auto sequencing only in full screen mode. Toggles on and off.
SEARCH Opens search menu.
REC Starts/stops manual recording (requires password entry).
ARCH Starts archiving a video clip or still image to a USB stick.
PTZ Controls Pan/Tilt/Zoom (PTZ) operation.
SETUP Opens the Setup menu.
ESC • Temporarily stores the changed value
• Returns to the previous menu screen
• Rewinds the video in Playback mode. Press again to toggle the
playback speed at 1x, 2x, 4x, 8x, and 16x speeds.
• See Log List Search on page 30.
Jump/step backward. In Playback mode, the playback position
moves one minute backward.
Play or pause a video clip in Playback mode.
Jump/step forward. In Playback mode, the playback position
moves one minute forward.
• Plays the video forward in Playback mode. Press again to
toggle the speed to 1x, 2x, 4x, 8x, and 16x normal speed.
• See the Archive Search on page 31.
•Moves UP in the menu structure in Setup mode
1
• Selects camera 1 in Live and Playback modes
• Used as the number 1 when entering the password
•Moves RIGHT in the menu structure in Setup mode
2
• Selects camera 2 in Live and Playback modes
• Used as the number 2 when entering the password
3
• Selects camera 3 in Live and Playback modes
• Used as the number 3 when entering the password
•Moves LEFT in the menu structure in Setup mode
•Moves DOWN in the menu structure in Setup mode
4
• Selects camera 4 in Live and Playback modes
• Used as the number 4 when entering the password
• Selects full screen or quad view in Live and Playback modes
• Selects desired menu item
• Stores setup value in the menu
USB Port
There is a USB port on the left side of the front panel. You can use this port to save video
clips or stills onto a USB stick (see Archiving Video, page 33) and to upgrade the DVR
firmware.
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Initial Setup
Before using your DVR for the first time, you need to establish some initial settings:
•date and time
• display language
• camera settings
• recording mode and scheduling
•network setup
The sections that follow describe how to use the Setup menus to quickly set up your DVR.
1. Press SETUP on the front panel to enter the Setup menu.
2. At the prompt, enter your password using the appropriate combination of arrow
buttons. The default password is 1111. Press SEL to enter the password.
3. After the entering the password, the main Setup menu screen appears as shown in
Figure 3-2. Use the arrow buttons to navigate through the menu items. Press SEL to
enter the desired sub-menu.
Note We recommend that you protect your DVR system by assigning a new
password immediately. Please follow the procedure in Setting System
Parameters, page 17.
Figure 3-2 Setup Menu Screen
Menu Structure
Setup Menu
Channel
Name
Record System
Motion Zone
Schedule
DVR ID
Description
Admin Password
Network Password
Set Date & Time
PTZ Control
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Network Storage Save SetupLive
Port
Network Type: ADSL
ID
Password
Network Type: DHCP
IP Address
MAC Address
Network Type: LAN
IP
Subnet Mask
Gateway
DNS Server IP
DDNS Server Name
Send E-mail
Mail Address
Mail Server Name
ID
Password
Return Mail Address
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Live Mode
To set values for live video display, use the UP and DOWN controls to navigate through the
menu items. Change the value of the menu item using the LEFT and RIGHT controls.
Figure 3-3 Live Mode Setup Screen
Follow Table 3-3 to set the Live Mode parameters.
Table 3-3 Live Mode Setup Fields
Field Description
OSD Enables/disables on-screen display.
SEQUENCE Enables/disables sequential display of video in Full Screen mode.
SEQ-DWELL TIME Sets the Dwell time for each channel display in Sequential Display
SCREEN
CROPPING
TRANSPARENT Changes the transparency level of the on-screen display.
CHANNEL Selects the channel (camera 1 –4) for applying the following six
DISPLAY Enables/disables display of the video channel in Live Display mode.
SEQ LIST Enables/disables the specified channel to be included in the
BRIGHTNESS Changes the brightness of the specified channel.
CONTRAST Changes the contrast of the specified channel.
HUE Changes the hue of the specified channel.
SATURATION Changes the saturation of the specified channel.
mode (choose from 1–60 seconds).
Enable/disable cropping to make the display fit the screen.
settings. Any changes you make immediately take effect with the
selected channel.
Press SEL to enter a text insertion screen and apply a new name for
the channel. Use the LEFT and RIGHT arrow controls to navigate
through the channel name and the UP and DOWN arrow controls to
change the selected character. Press SEL to confirm the name.
Sequential Display mode.
Recording Mode
To set values for recording video, use the UP and DOWN controls to navigate through the
menu items. Change the value of the menu item using the LEFT and RIGHT controls.
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