Honeywell HRGX45, HRGX45X, HRGX41, HRGX41X, HRGX85 Getting Started Manual

Getting Started Guide

HRGX Performance Series

4/8/16-Channel Embedded DVR

HRGX45 HRGX85 HRGX161
HRGX45X HRGX85X HRGX161X
HRGX41 HRGX81 HRGX162
HRGX41X HRGX81X HRGX162X

HRGX82 HRGX164
HRGX82X HRGX164X

Document 800-16693 – Rev A – 04/2014

Revisions

Issue Date Revisions

A 04/2014 New document.

Contents | 3

Contents 1

Cautions and Warnings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

Regulatory Statements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

Safety Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

1 Introducing the HRGX DVR . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

About This Manual . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

Front Panel Layout . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

Rear Panel Layout . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

Mouse Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

Remote Control Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

Menu Structure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

2 Installing the DVR . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

Installation Precautions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

Connecting External Devices. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

Starting Up and Shutting Down the DVR. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

Using the Setup Wizard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

Accessing the Main Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25

Setting the System Date and Time . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26

Upgrading the Firmware . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27

HDD Storage Calculation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28

3 Operating the DVR . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29

Using Live View . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29

Playing Back Video . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31

Exporting Video. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33

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Cautions and Warnings

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.

THIS SYMBOL INDIC ATES
THAT DANGEROUS VOLTAGE
CONSTITUTING A RISK OF
ELECTRIC SHOCK IS PRESENT
WITHIN THE UNIT.

THIS SYMBOL INDIC ATES THAT
IMPORTANT OPERATING AND
MAINTENANCE INST RUCTIONS
ACCOMPANY THIS UNIT.

DO NOT OPEN

RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK

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WARNING

Risk of explosion if battery is replaced by an incorrect type.

Dispose of used batteries in accordance with local laws.

CAUTION Use only with supplied power adapter.

Regulatory Statements

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.

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

Canadian Compliance Statement

This Class A digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.
Cet appareil numérique de la Classe A est conforme à la norme NMB-003 du Canada.

Manufacturer’s Declaration of Conformance

North America The equipment supplied with this guide conforms to UL 60950-1 and CSA

C22.2 No. 60950-1.

Europe The manufacturer declares that the equipment supplied is compliant with the essential

protection requirements of the EMC directive 2004/108/EC and the Low Voltage Directive (LVD)
2006/95/EC, conforming to the requirements of standards EN 55022 for emissions, EN 50130-4
for immunity, and EN 60950 for electrical equipment safety.

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Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE)

Correct Disposal of this Product (applicable in the European Union and other

European countries with separate collection systems). This product should be
disposed of, at the end of its useful life, as per applicable local laws, regulations, and
procedures.

Safety Instructions

Before operating or installing the unit, read and follow all instructions. After installation, retain the safety and operating instructions for future reference.

1. HEED WARNINGS - Adhere to all warnings on the unit and in the operating instructions.

2. INSTALLATION

• Install in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions.

• Installation and servicing should be performed only by qualified and experienced
technicians to conform to all local codes and to maintain your warranty.

• Do not install the unit in an extremely hot or humid location, or in a place subject to
dust or mechanical vibration.

3. POWER SOURCES - This product 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 supplied to your
facility, consult your product dealer or local power company.

4. HEAT - Situate away from items that produce heat or are heat sources such as radiators,
heat registers, stoves, or other products (including amplifiers).

5. WATER AND MOISTURE - This unit is intended for indoor use only. Do not use this unit
outdoors or in wet locations.

6. MOUNTING SYSTEM - Use only with a mounting system recommended by the
manufacturer, or sold with the product.

7. ATTACHMENTS - Do not use attachments not recommended by the product
manufacturer as they may result in the risk of fire, electric shock, or injury to persons.

8. CLEANING - Unplug the unit from the wall outlet before cleaning it. Do not use liquid
aerosol cleaners. Use a damp soft cloth for cleaning.

9. SERVICING - Do not attempt to service this unit yourself. Refer all servicing to qualified
service personnel.

10. REPLACEMENT PARTS - When replacement parts are required, be sure the service
technician has used replacement parts specified by the manufacturer or have the same
characteristics as the original part. Unauthorized substitutions may result in fire, electric
shock or other hazards.

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Introducing the HRGX DVR 1

This chapter contains the following sections:

• About This Manual, page 7

• Front Panel Layout, page 8

• Rear Panel Layout, page 10

• Mouse Operation, page 13

• Remote Control Operation, page 14

About This Manual

This manual introduces the Honeywell HRGX Performance Series DVR and describes basic
installation and setup procedures. It is primarily intended for system integrators and installers.

For information about configuring and operating the DVR, and to learn about accessing the DVR
remotely, visit the product webpage. See the back cover for contact details for your region.

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Front Panel Layout

The following illustration shows the front panel of the 4-channel HRGX DVR.

Figure 1-1 HRGX4 Front Panel

No. Name Function

1 Alphanumeric Buttons SHIFT: Switches between number/letter input and function input.

MENU/1: Enters 1; MENU accesses the main menu interface.

2ABC/F1: Enters 2/A/B/C; F1 selects all items in a list. In live view or
playback mode, F1 switches between main and spot video output.
In PTZ mode, F1 zooms out PTZ camera.

3DEF/F2: Enters 3/D/E/F; F2 cycles through tabbed pages.
In PTZ mode, F2 zooms in PTZ camera.

4GHI/ESC: Enters 4/G/H/I; ESC returns to previous menu.

5JKL/EDIT: Enters 5/J/K/L; EDIT deletes characters before cursor,
selects check boxes and on/off switches. In playback mode, EDIT
starts/stops playback.

6MNO/PLAY: Enters 6/M/N/O. In playback mode, PLAY accesses the
playback interface.

7PQRS/REC: Enters 7/P/Q/R/S; REC accesses the manual recording
interface, manually starts/stops recording.

8TUV/PTZ: Enters 8/T/U/V; PTZ accesses the PTZ control interface.

9WXYZ/PREV: Enters 9/W/X/Y/Z. In live view mode, PREV enables
multi-camera display. In playback mode, PREV deletes selected tag.

0/A: Enters 0; A switches between uppercase and lowercase letters,
symbols, numeric input). In playback mode, A adds default tag.

2 Direction/Enter Buttons Direction buttons move the cursor up/down/left/right ( ).

In live view mode, the direction buttons cycle through channels. In
playback mode, up/down buttons speed up/slow down playback. In
PTZ mode, the direction buttons control PTZ camera movement.

The Enter button ( ) selects a menu item or executes a selection.

3 LED Indicators POWER: Lights green when DVR is receiving power.

STATUS: Lights red when DVR hard drive is reading/writing.

Tx/Rx: Flashes green when network connection is active.

4 USB Port Connects USB device (such as a flash drive for saving video clips).

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4

3 2

The following illustration shows the front panel of the 8/16-channel HRGX DVR.

Figure 1-2 HRGX8/HRGX16 Front Panel

No. Name Function

1 Alphanumeric Buttons SHIFT: Switches between number/letter input and function input.

MENU/1: Enters 1; MENU accesses the main menu interface.

2ABC/F1: Enters 2/A/B/C; F1 selects all items in a list. In live view or
playback mode, F1 switches between main and spot video output.
In PTZ mode, F1 zooms out PTZ camera.

3DEF/F2: Enters 3/D/E/F; F2 cycles through tabbed pages.
In PTZ mode, F2 zooms in PTZ camera.

4GHI/ESC: Enters 4/G/H/I; ESC returns to previous menu.

5JKL/EDIT: Enters 5/J/K/L; EDIT deletes characters before cursor,
selects check boxes and on/off switches. In playback mode, EDIT
starts/stops playback.

6MNO/PLAY: Enters 6/M/N/O. In playback mode, PLAY accesses the
playback interface.

7PQRS/REC: Enters 7/P/Q/R/S; REC accesses the manual recording
interface, manually starts/stops recording.

8TUV/PTZ: Enters 8/T/U/V; PTZ accesses the PTZ control interface.

9WXYZ/PREV: Enters 9/W/X/Y/Z. In live view mode, PREV enables
multi-camera display. In playback mode, PREV deletes selected tag.

0/A: Enters 0; A switches between uppercase and lowercase letters,
symbols, numeric input). In playback mode, A adds default tag.

2 Direction/Enter Buttons Direction buttons move the cursor up/down/left/right ( ).

In live view mode, the direction buttons cycle through channels. In
playback mode, up/down buttons speed up/slow down playback. In
PTZ mode, the direction buttons control PTZ camera movement.

The Enter button ( ) selects a menu item or executes a selection.

3 LED Indicators POWER: Lights green when DVR is receiving power.

READY: Lights blue when DVR is operating properly.

STATUS: Lights blue when DVR is controlled by IR remote. Lights red
when DVR is controlled by keyboard. Lights orange when DVR is
being controlled by IR remote and keyboard at the same time.

ALARM: Lights red when a sensor alarm is detected.

HDD: Flashes red when DVR hard drive is reading/writing.

Tx/Rx: Flashes green when network connection is active.

4 USB Port Connects USB device (such as a flash drive for saving video clips).

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Rear Panel Layout

The following illustration shows the rear panel of the 4-channel HRGX DVR.

Figure 1-3 HRGX4 Rear Panel

No. Name Description

1 Video In BNC connectors for analog video input

2 Video Out BNC connectors for analog video output

3 USB Port Connects USB device (such as a USB mouse)

4 HDMI HDMI connector for high definition digital video output

5 Loop Out DB26 socket for independent video output

6 VGA Port DE15 socket for local video output

7 Audio In RCA connectors for audio input

8 Audio Out RCA connectors for audio output

9 Alarm In/Out Connector for alarm input/output

10 LAN Port RJ45 10M/100M Ethernet interface

11 RS-485 Connects RS-485 devices.

12 12V 12 V DC power input

13 Power Switch Switch for turning DVR on/off

14 GND Ground terminal (needs to be connected before DVR is turned on)

Connect D+ and D– terminals to R+ and R– terminals of PTZ receiver.

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The following illustration shows the rear panel of the 8-channel HRGX DVR.

Figure 1-4 HRGX8 Rear Panel

No. Name Description

1 Video In BNC connectors for analog video input

2 Video Out BNC connectors for analog video output

3 USB Port Connects USB device (such as a USB mouse)

4 HDMI HDMI connector for high definition digital video output

5 Loop Out DB26 socket for independent video output

6 VGA Port DE15 socket for local video output

7 Audio In RCA connectors for audio input

8 Audio Out RCA connectors for audio output

9 Alarm In/Out Connector for alarm input/output

10 LAN Port RJ45 10M/100M Ethernet interface

11 RS-485 Connects RS-485 devices.

Connect D+ and D– terminals to R+ and R– terminals of PTZ receiver.

12 12V 12 V DC power input

13 Power Switch Switch for turning DVR on/off

14 GND Ground terminal (needs to be connected before DVR is turned on)

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The following illustration shows the rear panel of the 16-channel HRGX DVR.

Figure 1-5 HRGX16 Rear Panel

No. Name Description

1 Video In BNC connectors for analog video input

2 Video Out BNC connectors for analog video output

3 USB Port Connects USB device (such as a USB mouse)

4 HDMI HDMI connector for high definition digital video output

5 Loop Out DB26 socket for independent video output

6 VGA Port DE15 socket for local video output

7 Audio In RCA connectors for audio input

8 Audio Out RCA connectors for audio output

9 Alarm In/Out Connector for alarm input/output

10 LAN Port RJ45 10M/100M Ethernet interface

11 RS-485 Connects RS-485 devices.

12 12V 12 V DC power input

13 Power Switch Switch for turning DVR on/off

14 GND Ground terminal (needs to be connected before DVR is turned on)

Connect D+ and D– terminals to R+ and R– terminals of PTZ receiver.

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Mouse Operation

It is recommended that you use the supplied mouse to set up and operate your HRGX DVR.
To use the mouse, connect the mouse cable to the USB port at the rear of the DVR. The mouse
should be detected automatically.

Note If you prefer, you can use your own mouse instead of the supplied mouse. Ask

The following table describes basic mouse operations:

Name Action Description

Left Mouse Button

Right Mouse Button Click

Scroll Wheel

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your Honeywell dealer for a list of compatible mice.

Click

Double-click Live view: Switch between single-screen and multi-screen.

Press and drag

Scroll up

Scroll down

Live view: Select channel and display quick set menu.
Menu: Select and enter.

Live view: Select time bar.
PTZ control: Pan, tilt, and zoom.
Privacy masking and motion detection: Select target area.
Digital zoom: Select target area.

Live view: Show menu.
Menu: Exit menu.

Live view: Go to previous screen.
Shortcut menu: Go to previous item.

Live view: Go to next screen.
Shortcut menu: Go to next item.

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DEV

ABC DEF

GHI JKL MNO

WXYZTUVPQRS

EDIT

REC

INFO

PTZ

ENTER

ESC

VOIP/ MON

PREVMENU

PLAY

A

123

456

987

0

IRIS FOCUS ZOOM

F1

+++

F2

+

–

1

4

10

6

13

16

8

2

5

3

7

9

11

14

12

15

17

18

No.

Button Function

1

Power Turns DVR on/off.

2

DEV Enables/disables remote control.

3

Alphanumeric Inputs numbers/characters in edit

mode. Selects channel to view in
live view and playback mode.

4

EDIT Deletes characters before cursor,

selects check boxes in edit mode.
Generates video clips for backup in
playback mode.

5

A Switches between uppercase and

lowercase letters, symbols,
numeric input.

6

REC Accesses manual record menu.

Calls preset in PTZ mode (press
REC, then preset number).

7

PLAY Accesses all-day playback menu.

8

INFO Reserved

9

PREV Switches between single screen

and multi-screen layout in live view
mode.

10

MENU Accesses main menu.

11

VOIP/MON Selects all items in a list.

12

Direction/
ENTER

Move cursor up/down/left/right in
edit mode. Cycle through channels
in live view mode. In playback
mode, up/down buttons speed
up/slow down playback, left/right
buttons jump back/forward 30 s.

13

PTZ Enters PTZ control mode.

14

ESC Returns to previous menu.

15

RESERVED Reserved

16

PTZ Controls Control iris, focus, and zoom of

PTZ camera.

17

F1 Selects all items in a list.

18

F2 Cycles through tabbed pages.

Remote Control Operation

Although it is recommended to use a mouse to set up and operate your HRGX DVR, you can
also use the supplied IR remote control. Two AAA batteries (not included) must be installed
before use.

The following illustration shows the layout of the remote control.

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Pairing the Remote Control with the DVR

To pair the remote control with the DVR, follow these steps:

1. Turn on the DVR.

2. Using the mouse, log in to the DVR.

3. Right-click anywhere on the screen to display the shortcut menu, and then click Menu.

4. If prompted, enter your password.

5. In the main menu, click Settings.

6. In System Settings, on the General page, click the More Settings tab.

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7. Make a note of the device number of the DVR. The default device number is 255.

8. Press the DEV button on the remote control, input the device number, and then press the

ENTER button.

Troubleshooting the Remote Control

If there is no response when you try to use the remote control, follow these steps:

1. Check that the batteries are properly installed. Ensure that the polarities are not reversed.

2. Check that the IR receiver on the DVR front panel is not obstructed.

3. Aim the remote control at the IR receiver.

If the problem persists, contact your Honeywell dealer for a replacement.

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Menu

Clip Search Manual HDD Record Camera Settings Shutdown

Maintenance

Record

Alarm

General

Advanced

HDD Detect

Lock

Shutdown

Reboot

Schedule

Encoding

Advanced

Holiday

General

Network

Alarm

Display

Exceptions

User

System Info

Log Search

Configuration

Upgrade

Default

Net Detect

OSD

Image

PTZ

Motion

Privacy Mask

Video

Tam p e r in g

Video Loss

Normal

Event

Ta g

Menu Structure

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Installing the DVR 2

This chapter contains the following sections:

• Installation Precautions, page 17

• Connecting External Devices, page 18

• Starting Up and Shutting Down the DVR, page 21

• Using the Setup Wizard, page 22

• Accessing the Main Menu, page 25

• Setting the System Date and Time, page 26

• Upgrading the Firmware, page 27

• HDD Storage Calculation, page 28

Installation Precautions

Follow these precautions when installing the DVR:

• Use brackets for rack mounting.

• Ensure that there is at least 0.75 in. (2 cm) of space between rack-mounted devices.

• Ensure that there is ample room for the audio and video cables.

• When installing cables, ensure that the bend radius of the cable is at least five times the
cable diameter.

• Ensure that the DVR is properly grounded.

• Ensure that the environmental temperature is between 14°F (–10°C) and 131°F (55°C).

• Ensure that the environmental humidity is between 10 percent and 90 percent.

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Connecting External Devices

Video, audio, network, and other connections are made using the rear panel connectors (see

Rear Panel Layout, page 10).

Connecting Cameras

Connect the coaxial cables from the cameras to the Video In BNC connectors.

Connecting Monitors

Connect your main video monitor to the VGA or HDMI output. Connect a spot monitor, if used,
to the Video Out BNC connector.

Connecting Audio Devices

To record audio, connect your audio sources to the Audio In RCA connectors. To play audio,
connect a speaker to the Audio Out RCA connector.

Connecting to a Local Area Network

Connect a Cat5 Ethernet cable to the LAN RJ45 jack.

Connecting a Mouse

Connect the supplied USB mouse to the rear panel USB port. This leaves the front panel USB
port available for importing data from, or exporting data to, a USB flash drive.

Connecting a PTZ Camera or Other RS-485 Device

Connect the R+ and R– terminals of the PTZ receiver or other RS-485 device to the D+ and D–
terminals of the RS-485 interface. Press and hold the orange part of the terminal block, insert
the wire, then release the orange part to lock the wire in place.

Connecting Alarm Devices

Connect alarm devices to the Alarm In/Out interface. Press and hold the orange part of the
terminal block, insert the wire, then release the orange part to lock the wire in place.

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Alarm Input

The alarm input should be an open/closed dry contact relay. If an open/closed relay is not used,
connect the alarm input as follows:

Alarm Output

The alarm output relay supports connections to AC/DC loads. DC loads must be within the limit
of 12 V DC / 1 A.

Refer to the following diagram when connecting to AC/DC loads:

CAUTION Risk of electric shock. An external relay is necessary to prevent

electric shock when connecting to an AC load.

Connecting Power

Connect the supplied power adapter to the 12 V DC power input. It is strongly recommended
that you use an uninterruptible power supply when powering the DVR.

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Main Monitor

VGA

Spot Monitor

(BNC)

IR Remote
Control

USB Mouse

Support

Microphone

USB

Mobile
Device

Internet

For backi ng up

video clips

Multi-Site Software

Web Browser

Alarm Sensor Alarm Out

Alarm Input/Output

Video In

Cameras

Video Out

Typical Installation

The following diagram shows a typical HRGX DVR installation:

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Starting Up and Shutting Down the DVR

Following correct startup and shutdown procedures will help to prolong the life of your DVR.
Before you begin, ensure that all extension cords, surge protectors, and uninterruptible power
supplies used with the device are rated to handle the device’s electrical requirements, and that
the device is properly grounded.

To turn on the DVR:

1. Ensure that the DVR is connected to a suitable power source.

2. Turn on the power switch on the rear panel of the DVR. The POWER LED on the front
panel lights solid green when the DVR is receiving power.

Note The DVR takes approximately 45 seconds to initialize after it is turned on.

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To turn off the DVR:

Note To shut down the device, you must be logged in as the admin user or else have

shutdown privileges assigned to you.

1. In live view mode, right-click anywhere on the screen to display the shortcut menu, and
then click Menu.

2. If prompted, enter your password.

3. In the main menu, click Shutdown.

4. In the Shutdown menu, click Shutdown.

5. Click Yes to confirm that you want to shut down the system.

6. Turn off the power switch on the rear panel of the DVR.

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Using the Setup Wizard

The setup wizard starts by default when you turn on the DVR. The wizard will guide you through
the initial setup of the DVR.

Note It is strongly recommended that you use the supplied mouse to set up and

operate the DVR. If you have not already done so, plug the mouse into the USB
on the rear panel of the DVR.

1. The Start wizard when device starts? check box is enabled by default. If you want to
stop the setup wizard from starting each time you turn on the DVR, clear the check box.

2. Click Next to continue to the next screen.

3. Click the Admin Password field to display the on-screen numerical keypad, enter your
DVR’s admin password (the default admin password is 12345), and then click Enter.

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4. If you want to create a new password, select the New Admin Password check box, enter
a new password in the New Password field, and then re-enter the new password in the
Confirm field.

5. Click Next to continue to the next screen.

6. Specify your DVR’s network settings. If you want to configure the IP address, subnet
mask, default gateway, and DNS addresses manually, clear the Enable DHCP check box.

7. Click Next to continue to the next screen.

8. Select a camera, and then specify the desired recording resolution, frame rate, and
recording time. You can use the DiskCalculator storage estimator tool included with your
DVR to help you determine these settings. See also HDD Storage Calculation, page 28.

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9. Specify the recording settings for each camera that is connected to your DVR. To copy the
same settings to one or more additional cameras, click Copy, select the check boxes of
the channel(s) that you want to copy the settings to (or select the Analog check box to
select all the channels), and then click OK.

10. Click Next to continue to the next screen.

11. Motion detection is disabled for all channels by default. Click the channel(s) that you want
to enable motion detection for, or click Analog to select all channels, and then click OK.

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Accessing the Main Menu

Use the following procedure to access the main menu.

To access the main menu:

1. In live view mode, right-click anywhere on the main monitor screen to display the shortcut
menu, and then click Menu.

2. If prompted, enter the DVR’s admin password, and then click OK. The default admin
password is 12345.

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3. In Menu, click the submenu you want to open: Clip Search, Manual, HDD, Record,
Camera, Settings, Maintenance, or Shutdown.

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Setting the System Date and Time

Before you begin using the DVR, set the system date and time to ensure that recordings and
events are time-stamped correctly.

To set the system date and time:

1. Go to Menu > Settings. The System Settings window opens.

2. On the General page, under General, configure the following settings:

•Time Zone

• Date Format

• System Date

• System Time

3. Click Apply to save your settings.

Select your time zone from the list.

Select

MM-DD-YYYY, YYYY-MM-DD

Click the calendar icon to display the on-screen calendar,
and then select the current date.

Click the clock icon, and then enter the current time
(hh:mm:ss).

, or

DD-MM-YYYY

.

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Upgrading the Firmware

To obtain the latest firmware for your HRGX DVR, contact your Honeywell dealer. The firmware
can be upgraded locally (by connecting a USB flash drive or other device containing the
firmware file to the DVR) or remotely (via FTP server).

To upgrade the firmware locally:

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1. Insert a USB flash drive containing the
the DVR. Ensure that no other USB flash drive or storage device is connected to the DVR.

2. Go to Menu > Maintenance > Upgrade > Local Upgrade. The
appear in the file list under Local Upgrade.

3. Click digicap.dav, and then click Upgrade. The DVR restarts automatically after the
upgrade is complete.

digicap.dav

file into the USB port on the front of

digicap.dav

file should

To upgrade the firmware remotely via FTP:

1. Ensure that your DVR and the PC running the FTP server are properly connected to the
network and that the digicap.dav file is saved in the appropriate directory on the PC.

2. Go to Menu > Maintenance > Upgrade > FTP.

3. In the FTP Server Address field, type the address of the FTP server you want to access,
and then click Upgrade.

4. After the firmware upgrade is complete, restart the DVR.

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HDD Storage Calculation

The following table estimates storage space usage based on recording one channel for hour at
a fixed bit rate. Actual usage will vary.

Bit Rate (Kbps) Storage Used (MB)

96 42

128 56

160 70

192 84

224 98

256 112

320 140

384 168

448 196

512 225

640 281

768 337

896 393

1024 450

1280 562

1536 675

1792 787

2048 900

3072 1350

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Start/Stop Recording Audio On/Mute Digital Zoom Close

Instant Playback PTZ Control Image Settings

Operating the DVR 3

This chapters contains the following sections:

• Using Live View, page 29

• Playing Back Video, page 31

• Exporting Video, page 33

Using Live View

Live view mode is the DVR’s default mode. When you start the DVR, live video from the
connected cameras displays automatically on the monitor.

On-Screen Notifications

The following icons appear in the upper right corner of each channel’s screen when the camera
is recording and/or when an event alarm has been triggered:

Quick Setting Toolbar

The following toolbar appears when you click on a channel in live view mode:

Indicates video is being recorded. This may be a scheduled recording, a recording
initiated manually by the DVR operator, or it may be initiated by motion or a relay alarm.

Indicates video loss/tampering, motion detection, or a relay alarm.

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Shortcut Menu

The following menu appears when you right-click on the screen in live view mode:

Name Description

Menu Enter the main menu.

Single Screen Switch to full screen view. Select channel from list.

Multi-screen Switch to multi-screen view. Select option from list.

Previous Screen Go to previous channel.

Next Screen Go to next channel.

Start Auto-switch Enable auto-switching between channels.

Start Recording Start all-day normal recording or motion detection recording for all channels.

Quick Set Set video output mode to Standard, Bright, Gentle, or Vivid.

Today’s Video Play back day’s video of current channel.

Aux Monitor Disable main output and switch to auxiliary output. Aux monitor must be

connected.

Main/Aux Output Switching

When HDMI/VGA output is configured as the main output, you can switch to Main BNC output
by double-clicking the mouse wheel anywhere on the screen. The message "Double-click the
mouse again to switch the auxiliary and main output?" appears. Double-click the mouse wheel
again to continue, or click Cancel to cancel the operation.

To switch back to the main HDMI/VGA output, right-click on the screen in live view mode to
display the shortcut menu, and then click Main Monitor.

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Playing Back Video

Use the following procedures to play back recorded video.

To play back the last five minutes of video:

1. Click a channel in live view mode to display the quick setting toolbar.

2. On the toolbar, click the Instant Playback button . The channel begins playing back
video from the last five minutes.

You can use the on-screen playback controls to move backwards or forwards through the
video or to pause playback.

3. To return to live view mode, click the Exit button.

To search and play back video from the current day or other dates:

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1. Right-click a channel in live view mode to display the shortcut menu, and then click
Today’s Video. The playback interface appears.

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Audio on/off
Clipping start/stop
Add default tag
Add customized tag
Tag management

Go to date/time
Play reverse
Stop
Pause/Play
30s reverse
30s forward
Slow down
Speed up
Previous day
Next day

Hide control panel*
Exit playback

Zoom in on timeline
Zoom out on timeline

Recorded video

for playback

Timeline

Current

playback point

* To show the control
panel again, right-click on
the screen to display the
shortcut menu, and then
click Control Panel.

2. To display the channel and date selection panel, move the mouse to the right edge of the
playback interface.

3. Control playback using the control panel at the bottom of the screen. Drag the yellow

• To switch playback to another channel or to play back video from multiple cameras

simultaneously, select one or more additional cameras from the list.

• To play back video from a different date, double-click the date in the calendar. The

dates with recorded video are shown in blue or red. Blue indicates normal recording.
Red indicates event recording.

indicator to the desired playback point in the timeline.

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Exporting Video

Use the following procedures to export recorded video files and customized video clips.

To export recorded video files:

1. Insert a USB flash drive or other external storage device into the USB port on the front of
the DVR.

2. Go to Menu > Clip Search > Normal.

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3. On the Normal page, under Normal, select the channel(s) you want to search, or click
Analog to select all the channels.

4. Configure the following search parameters:

•Record Type

•File Type

•Start Time

•End Time

Note The start and end search points must fall within the range listed next to Start/End

time of record.

Select one of the following recording types:

Alarm, Motion |Alarm, Motion & Alarm, Manual

Select one of the following file types:

Select the date and time for the start point of the search.

Select the date and time for the end point of the search.

Normal, Motion

, or

All

Unlocked, Locked

.

, or

,

All

.

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5. Click Search. The Search result window opens, displaying a list of search results.

6. Select the video file that you want to export, and then click Export. The Export window
opens.

7. Click Export to save the video file to your USB storage device.

To export customized video clips:

1. During video playback, use the clipping start/stop function on the playback control panel

2. Close the playback interface. The following message appears: "There are some video clips

3. If you have not already done so, insert your USB storage device into the USB port on the

4. Click Export to save the video clip to your USB storage device.

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to create a video clip.

to be saved. Do you want to save them now?" Click Yes. The Export window opens.

DVR, and then click Refresh.

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