INSIGHT CCTV EDVR, ST Series User Manual
InSight Standalone Digital Video Recorder
EDVR User's Manual
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RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK
CAUTION:
CHANGES OR MODIFICATIONS NOT EXPRESSLY APPROVED BY THE PARTY RESPONSIBLE
The information in this manual is believed to be accurate as of the date of publication. The information
WARNING
DO NOT OPEN
WARNING: 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
uninsulated “dangerous voltage” within the product’s enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of
electric shock.
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.
COMPLIANCE NOTICE OF FCC:
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 ENERGEY 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
USERS WILL BE REQUIRED TO CORRECT THE INTERFERENCE AT THEIR OWN EXPENSE.
FOR COMPLIANCE COULD VOID THE USER’S AUTHORITY TO OPERATE THE EQUIPMENT.
THIS CLASS OF DIGITAL APPARATUS MEETS ALL REQUIREMENTS OF THE CANADIAN INTERFERENCE-
CAUSING EQUIPMENT REGULATIONS.
contained herein is subject to change without notice. Revisions or new editions to this publication may be
issued to incorporate such changes.
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Result in a fire or electric shock. Never spill liquid of any kind on the
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Important Safeguards
1. Read Instructions 13. Damage requiring Service
All the 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 cleanin
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4. Attachments
Never add any attachments and/or equipment without the approval of
The manufacturer 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
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.
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,
lease consult your equipment dealer or local power company.
8. Power Cords
Operator or installer must remove power and TNT connections before
handling 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
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10. Overloading
Do not overload wall outlets and extension cords as this can result in
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
Equipment.
12. Servicing
Do not attempt to service this equipment yourself. Refer all servicing
to qualified service personnel.
Unplug this equipment from the wall outlet and refer servicing to
qualified service personnel under the following conditions:
A. When the power-supply cord or the plug has been damaged.
B. If liquid is spilled, or objects have fallen into the equipment.
C. If the equipment has been exposed to rain or water.
D. 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.
E. If the equipment has been dropped, or the cabinet damaged.
F. When the equipment exhibits a distinct change in performance —
this indicates a need for service.
14. Replacement Parts
When replacement parts are required, be sure the service technician has
used 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.
15. Safety Check
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.
16. Field Installation
This installation should be made by a qualified service person and
should conform to all local codes.
17. Correct Batteries
Warning: Risk of explosion if battery is replaced by an incorrect type.
Dispose of used batteries according to the instructions.
18. Tmra
A manufacturer’s maximum recommended ambient temperature
(Tmra) for the equipment must be specified so that the customer and
installer may determine a suitable maximum operating environment
for the equipment.
19. Elevated Operating Ambient Temperature
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 manufacturer’s
maximum rated ambient temperature (Tmra).
20. Reduced Air Flow
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.
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
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 conections to the branch circuit (e.g., use of power strips).
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Connecting the Video Source
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Connecting to the Network Port
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Table of Contents
Chapter 1 - Introduction ………………...…………………..……...………………….11
Features ….…………………………………………………………………………………..11
Technical Overview …….……………………….…………………………………………12
Chapter 2 - Digital Video Recorder Layout …...….….….………………………13
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Front LED Display…………………………………………………………………………. 16
Rear Panel Layout…………………………………………………………………………. 17
IR Remote Controller ……….…………………………………………………………….. 18
Chapter 3 - Installation…………………………………...……………………………. 19
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Connecting the Loop Through Video ………………...…………….…………………..19
Connecting the Monitor …………………………………………..……………………….19
Connecting Audio ………………………………………..…...….………………………...20
Connecting Alarms …………………………………...…..…….………………………….20
Connecting to the RS485 …………………………...……...……………………………..21
Connecting to the RS232 Port ……………….…...……….….………………………….22
Connecting to the USB Port ………………..…...……………….……………………….22
Connecting to the PTZ Camera Unit ……………...……...…….……………………….23
Chapter 4 - Quick Guide………………………………………………………..………24
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Common User Interface…………….……………………………………………………..24
Monitoring …………………………….…………………………………….……………...26
How to Record………………………….……………………..……………..……………..26
How to Playback ……………………….………………………………………………….26
How to setup Networking……………….……….……………..…………..……………..26
Chapter 5 - Operation ……………………………...……………………………...…..27
Log-in to DVR…...……………………………………...……………..…………………….27
Log-out DVR…..……………………………………….……..……….…………………….28
Live Monitoring……………………………………….…………………………………….29
PTZ Control………………………………….………….……………..…………………….33
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Video & Audio…………………………….………..………………………….35
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Searching Video………………………………………….…………..…………………….36
Playing Video………………………..………………….……………………….………….41
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Backup Video Data………………….…………….……………………………………….47
Checking DVR Status…………………….……………………………………………….49
Chapter 6 — Advanced Settings…………….….…………………………………..50
System Setting ……………….…………………….………………………………………51
eneral Setup …………………..…..……………..………………………………………
Alarm Setup ……………………..……….……….……………………………………….54
HDD Setup …………………………..…………………………………………………….55
Password Setup …………………..………………………………………………….……58
Configuration ………………………..……………………………………………………..59
Shutdown ………..……………………………….…………………………………………61
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Camera Setup …………………………….……………………………………………….62
Adjustment ………………….……………………………………………………………...63
PTZ Setup ……………………….…………………………………………………………64
Spot Setup ……………………………….……………………………………………….. 65
Sequence ………………………………………….……………………………………….66
Monitor Setup ……………………………………………………………………………..67
Record Setting …………………………..…………….……………………………...…...68
Schedule Setup ……………………………………………………………………………69
Time Record Setup ………………………………………………………………………..70
Event Setup ………………………………………………………………………………..71
Audio Record Setup …………………………………………………………………...….76
Quick Setup ………………………………………………………………………………..76
Network Setting …………………………………………...………………………………77
Ethernet Setup …………………………………………………………………………….78
Serial Setup ………………………………………………………………………………..79
DDNS Setup ……………………………………………………………………………….81
Client Setup ………………………………………………………………………………..82
Email Setup ………………………………………………………………………………..84
em Information ………………………………………………….……………………
System Log ………………………………………………………………………………...86
Status ……………………………………………………………………………………….86
Version ……………………………………………………………………………………..87
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Appendix A - Reviewing Backup (Clip) Images ……………………………………....…... 88
ppendix B –How to use the Virtual Keyboard ……………………………………………89
Appendix C – Using Hot Keys ………………………………………………………………..90
Appendix D – Troubleshooting ……………………………………………………………… 91
Appendix E – Specifications ………………………………………………………………… 92
Appendix F – DVR FAQ………………………………………………..………………………93
Appendix G – PSTN Modem Setting………………………………....………………………94
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List of Illustrations
Figure 1 — Typical DVR installation …………………………………………………………11
Figure 2 — 16-Channel DVR front panel ……...…………………………………………...13
Figure 3 — 16-Channel DVR rear panel …...……………………………………………….17
Figure 4 — I R Remote Controller ………………...………………………………………….18
Figure 5 — Video input connectors ………………………………….……………………...19
Figure 6 — Video Loop Through connectors ………………………………………...........19
Figure 7 — Video Out connectors …………..……………………………………….………19
Figure 8 — Audio In and Out connectors …………………………………………..……….20
Figure 9 — Alarm Input Connector strips …………………………………………………....20
Figure 10 — Alarm Output connector strips ………………………………………………..21
Figure 11 — RS485 connector ……………………………………………………………….21
Figure 12 — Network connector ……………………………………………..………………22
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Figure 14 — USB connector ………………………………...……………………………….22
Figure 15 — Live Cameo Menu ……..………………….……………………………………29
Figure 16 — Cameo – Camera Change ………….…………………………………………30
Figure 17 — Cameo – Record Change ………………………………………………...…...30
Figure 18 — Cameo Menu - Freeze …………………………………………………………30
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Figure 20 — Cameo – Down Live Menu ……..…………………………………………...…31
Figure 21 — PTZ Menu ………………………………………………….…………….……..33
Figure 22 — PTZ Sub-Menu …………………….…………………………...………………34
Figure 23 — Search Menu ………………………………………………………..………….36
Figure 24 — Calendar Search ………..…………………………….………………….…….37
Figure 25 — Time Search ………….……………….………………………………………..37
Figure 26 — Event Search ………………………………………………….………………..39
Figure 27 — Search Log Result ..………………………………….…….…………………..39
Figure 28 — Overlapped List …………………………………………………………………40
Figure 29 — Manual Backup ……………………….………………………………………..47
Figure 30 --- Auto Backup ……………………………………………………………………48
Figure 31 — Status ……………………………………….…………………………………..49
Figure 32 —Admin Password ………………………………………………………………..50
Figure 33 — The Screen image after Log-in ………………………..……………………...50
Figure 34 — General Setup ………………………………..…………………………………52
Figure 35 — General Setup(2) …………………………………………………...………….52
Figure 36 — General Setup(3) ……………...…………………….………………………….52
Figure 37 — General Setup(4) ……….……………………………………………..……….52
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Speed and Quality ……….……………………….…70
Figure 38 — Alarm Type – Alarm Out ……………………………………….….…………54
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Figure 40 — HDD Setup ………………………………………………………………..……55
Figure 41 — HDD Setup - Overwrite …………….…………………………………………55
Figure 42 — HDD Setup - Check …………………………………………………………...56
Figure 43 --- HDD Setup – Playback Protect ……………………………………………..56
Figure 44 --- HDD Setup – S.M.A.R.T ……………………………………………………..57
Figure 45 — Password Setup ……………………………………………..……………..….58
Figure 46 — Configuration ……………………………..............................……………….59
Figure 47 — Configuration – USB/CD ……………………………………………….……60
Figure 48 --- Configuration – S/W UPGRADE ……………………....……………………60
Figure 49 — Shutdown ………………………………………….…….………..……………61
Figure 50 — Shutdown(2) ……………………………………………………………………61
Figure 51 — Setup ………………………...…………………….……………………………62
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Figure 53 — Adjustment …..…………………………….…………………………………..63
Figure 54 — Adjustment(2) ………………………………………………………..………..63
Figure 55 — PTZ Setup …………………………………...……………………..………….64
Figure 56 — PTZ Setup(2) ………………………...………………………………………..64
Figure 57 — Spot Setup ………………………………………………………….………….65
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Figure 59 — Sequence(2) …………………………………..………………………………66
Figure 60 — Monitor Setup ……………………………....………………………………...67
Figure 61 — Schedule Setup ……………………………..…………………………………69
Figure 62 — Schedule Setup - Resolution ………………..…………….………………...69
Figure 63 — Time Record Setup ……………………………………..…………………….70
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Figure 65 — Event Setup …………………………….………………………………………71
Figure 66 — Event Setup – Input ………………………………………..…………………71
Figure 67 — Motion Detection Area ……………………………………………...…………72
Figure 68 — Event Setup – Input – Alarm In ……………………………..…………….…73
Figure 69 — Event Setup – Input – Video Loss ……...……….…………………………..73
Figure 70 — Event Setup - Record ……………………………………………….………..74
Figure 71 — Event Setup – Record – Speed and Quality ……...……..…………………74
Figure 72 — Event Setup - Action …………………………………….……………………75
Figure 73 — Audio Record Setup …………………………….………….…………………76
Figure 74 — Quick Setup …………….…………………………………………..…………76
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Figure 75 — Ethernet Setup …………………………………………..…………………….78
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Figure 77 — Serial Setup …………………………………………………………………...79
Figure 78 — Serial Setup(2) ………………………………….……………………………..80
Figure 79 — DDNS Setup ……………………...………………………………..………….81
Figure 80 — Web Client Viewer ……………..………………………..……………………81
Figure 81 — Client Setup – Connect .……………….……………………………..……....82
Figure 82 — Client Setup –User Account .…………………………………..…………....82
Figure 83 — Client Setup – User Account(2) …………….……………………………….82
Figure 84 — Client Setup – User Account(3) ………………………………………………82
Figure 85 — Client Setup – Access Range ……………..…………………..………….....83
Figure 86 — Client Setup – Access Range(2) ………..….……………………………….83
Figure 87 — E-mail Setup ……….………………………………………………………….84
Figure 88 — E-mail Setup(2) ……….……………………………………………………….84
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Figure 90 — E-mail Setup(4) …………………………………..……………….…………..84
Figure 91 — System Log …………………...……………………………………………….86
Figure 92 — Status ……..……………………………………………………………………86
Figure 93 — Version …………………………………………………………………………87
Figure 94 --- Mini Player ……………….…………………………………………………....88
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Chapter 1 — Introduction
1.1 Features
Your color digital video recorder (DVR) provides recording capabilities for four, eight or 16 camera inputs. It
provides exceptional picture quality in both live and playback modes, and offers the following features:
• 4, 8 or 16 Composite Input Conne ct o rs
• Compatible with Color (NTSC or PAL) and B&W (CCIR and EIA-17 0 ) Video Sources
• Multiple Search Engines (Date/Time, Calendar, Event)
• Records up to 240 NTSC Frames per Second (200 PAL Frames per Second)
• “Loop-Through” Video Connectors
• Continuous Recording in Disk Overwrite Mode
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• User-friendly Graphical User Interface (GUI) Menu System
• Various Recording Modes ( Manual / Schedule / Event)
• Audio Recording and Playback
• Alarm Connections Include: Input, Output.
• Built-in Alarm Buzzer
• Live or Recorded Video Access via Ethernet or Modem
while Archiving, Transmitting to Remote Site and during Playback
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You can view video and control your DVR remotely by connecting via modem or Ethernet. There are two
1.2 Technical Overview
Your DVR can replace both a time-lapse VCR and a multiplexer in a security installation. However, it has
many features that make it much more powerful and easier to use than even the most advanced VCR.
The DVR converts analog NTSC or PAL video to digital images and records them on a hard disk drive.
Using a hard disk drive allows you to access recorded video almost instantaneously; there is no need to
rewind tape. The technology also allows you to view recorded video while the DVR continues recording
.
Digitally recorded video has several advantages over analog video recorded on tape. There is no need to
adjust tracking. You can freeze frames, fast forward, fast reverse, slow forward and slow reverse without
image streaking or tearing. Digital video can be indexed by time or events, and you can instantly view
video after selecting the time or Event.
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schedule can be changed for day, night, weekend and user defined holidays.
The DVR can be set up to alert you when the hard disk drive is full, or it can be set up to record over the
oldest video once the disk is full.
Your DVR uses a proprietary encryption scheme making it nearly impossible to alter video.
USB ports that can be used to back up the video clip file to external hard disk drives (or memory sticks)
and/or can be connected to the USB mouse.
NOTE: This manual covers the 4-, 8- 16-channel digital video recorders. The DVRs are identical
except for the number of cameras and alarms that can be connected and the number of cameras
that can be displayed. For simplicity, the illustrations and descriptions in this manual refer to the
16-camera model.
for event or time-lapse recording. You can define times to record and the
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NOTE: Your DVR should be completely installed before proceeding. Refer to Chapter 3 —
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2.1 Front Panel Layout
CD-RW
Arrow
Display / REC / Menu / ESC
Rotate / Backup / Search / Pause
Buttons
LED
USB Ports NUMERIC
Figure 2 — 16-Channel DVR front panel. (Others are similar.)
Power
Fan
CD-RW
Record
Network
KEYPAD
FAST REWIND/PTZ
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descriptions. You will use these to initially set up your DVR and for daily operations
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The front panel looks and operates much like a VCR combined with a multiplexer. Many of the buttons have
multiple functions. The following describes each button and control. Take a few minutes to review the
.
DISPLAY Button
Pressing the DISPLAY button toggles between different display formats.
REC Button
When pressing the INSTANT RECORDING button in the live mode, your DVR will start instant recording
and you will be asked to confirm the instant recording.
MENU Button
Pressing the MENU button enters into the Setup screen. You will need to enter the administrator password
to access the Setup. Pressing the button also closes the current menu or setup dialog box.
ESC Button
Pressing the ESC button exits the menu screens or moves to the upper menu.
ROTATE Button (Preset)
When in the live mode, pressing the ROTATE button displays another screen whenever you press this
button manually. Also, this button is used to control presets in the PTZ mode.
BACKUP Button (Zoom)
Pressing the BACKUP button displays the Backup menu. Pressing this button again will exit the Backup
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SEARCH Button (Focus)
Pressing the SEARCH button displays the Search menu. Pressing this button again will exit the Search
menu. This operation is user password protected. Also, this button is used to control focus in the PTZ mode.
PAUSE Button (Iris)
Pressing the PAUSE button in the playback mode will pause the video. Pressing this button again will exit
from the Pause mode. Also, this button is used to control iris in the PTZ mode.
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UP, DOWN, LEFT, RIGHT Arrow Buttons
These buttons are used to navigate through menus and GUI. They are also used to control Pan and Tilt
when in the PTZ mode. The arrow buttons can be used to move the position of the active cameo screen.
These buttons also have the following functions.
▲ Button: Panorama playback in the Playback mode and tilting the camera up in the PTZ mode.
▼ Button: Smart playback in the Playback mode and tilting the camera down in the PTZ mode.
◀ Button : Backward playback at regular speed in the Playback mode and Backward playback frame by
frame when pressing this button in the PAUSE mode. Pan the camera left in the PTZ mode.
on: Forward playback at regular speed in the playback mode and Forward playback frame by frame
when pressing this button in the PAUSE mode. Pan the camera right in the PTZ mode.
ENTER Button
The Enter button selects a highlighted item or completes an entry that you have made.
Pressing the RW button plays video backward at high speed. Pressing the button again toggle s the
playback speed from ◀◀, ◀◀◀, ◀◀◀◀ and ◀◀◀◀◀ and the screen displays ◀◀, ◀◀◀,
◀◀◀◀ and ◀◀◀◀◀ respectively. Used for zooming out in the PTZ mode. Pressing this button in the
Pause mode plays video backward at slow speed. Pressing the button again toggles the playback speed
from 1/2, 1/4, 1/8 and 1/16. When pressing this button, you can enter into the PTZ mode.
FAST FORWARD (Play) Button
Pressing the FF button plays video forward at high speed. Pressing the button again toggles the playback
speed from ▶▶, ▶▶▶, ▶▶▶▶ and ▶▶▶▶▶ and the screen displays ▶▶, ▶▶▶, ▶▶▶▶ and
▶▶▶▶▶ respectively. Used for zooming in in the PTZ mode. Pressing this button in the Pause mode
plays video forward at slow speed. Pressing the button again toggles the playback speed from 1/2, 1/4, 1/8
and 1/16. When pressing this button, your DVR will play back the latest recording data.
NUMBER Buttons (0 ~ 9, +10)
Pressing the individual camera buttons will cause the selected camera to display full screen. They are also
used to enter passwords. Use the +10 button to select bigger numbers than 10. (For example, +10 + 6 =
16).
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Pressing the LOG OUT button exits the menu screen and you have to enter the password again to enter to
the Setup menu.
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FAN LED:
The FAN LED lights when the fan is working.
CD-RW LED:
The CD-RW LED lights when the CR-RW is being used.
REC LED:
The REC LED lights when the DVR is recording.
NET LED:
The NET LED lights when the DVR is connected to Network.
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CAMERA INPUT (1~16)
MONITOR OUTPUT (MAIN / SPOTS)
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RJ45 ETHERNET PORT
AC POWER INPUT
RS485
S-VIDEO OUT
RS232
AUDIO IN/OUT
VGA MONITOR OUT
Figure 3 – 16-channel DVR rear panel.
ALARM IN
ALARM OUT
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Menu
Backup
2.3 IR Remote Controller
ID
Number
Rotate
Display
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Panorama
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Fast Rewind /
PTZ
Pause
REC
Lock (Log out)
Escape
Enter
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Search
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Focus
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3.2 Connecting the Loop Through Video
Connect the spot monitor to the SPOT connector if required
3.1 Connecting the Video Source
Figure 5 — Video input connectors.
Connect the coaxial cables from the video sources to the BNC Video In connectors.
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Figure 6 — Video Loop Through connectors.
If you would like to connect your video source to another device, you can use the Loop BNC connectors.
NOTE: The Loop BNC connectors are auto terminated. Do NOT connect a cable to the Loop BNC
unless it is connected to another terminated device because it will cause poor quality video.
3.3 Connecting the Monitor
Figure 7 — Video Out connectors.
Connect the monitor to either Main or VGA connector.
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NOTE: The DVR does not have amplified audio output, so you will need a speaker with an
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NOTE: It is the user’s responsibility to determine if local laws and regulations permit recording audio.
Speaker (Audio Out)
MIC (Audio In)
Figure 8 — Audio In and Out connectors.
Your DVR can record audio. Connect the audio source to Audio In. Connect Audio Out to your amplifier.
amplifier. The audio input can be from an amplified source or directly from a microphone.
3.5 Connecting Alarms
Figure 9 — Alarm Input connector strips.
NOTE: To make connections on the Alarm Connector Strip, press and hold the button and
insert the wire in the hole above the button. After releasing the button, tug gently on the wire to
make certain it is connected.
To disconnect a wire, press and hold the button below the wire and pull out the wire.
AI 1 to 16 (Alarm In)
ou can use external devices to signal the
Mechanical or electrical switches can be wired to the AI (Alarm In) and GND (Ground) connectors.
See Chapter 6 — Advanced Settings – Alarm Setup.
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NOTE: All the connectors marked GND are common.
Connect the ground side of the Alarm input and/or alarm output to the GND connector.
AO 1 TO 8 (Alarm Out)
Figure 10 — Alarm Output connector strips.
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The DVR can activate external devices such as buzzers or lights. Connect the device to the AO (Alarm Out)
and GND (Ground) connectors. See Chapter 6 — Advanced Settings – Alarm Setup.
3.6 Connecting to the RS485
Figure 11 — RS485 Connector.
The DVR can be controlled remotely by an external device or control system, such as a control keyboard
using RS485 half-duplex serial communications signals. The RS485 connect or can also be used to control
PTZ (pan, tilt, zoom) cameras. Connect RX-/TX- and RX+/ TX+ of the control system to the TX-/RX- and
TX+/RX+ (respectively) of the DVR. See the PTZ camera or remote controller manufacture’s manual for
configuring the RS485 connection.
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3.7 Connecting to the Network Port
NET
Figure 12 — Network connector.
The DVR can be networked using the 10/100Mb Ethernet connector. Connect a Cat5 cable with an RJ-
45 jack to the DVR connector. The DVR can be networked with a computer for remote monitoring,
searching, configuration and software upgra des. See Chapter 6.4 Network Setting – Ethernet Setup.
3.8 Connecting to the RS232 Port
RS 232
Figure 13 — RS232 connector.
An RS232 port is provided to connect an external modem for remote monitoring and configuration. See
Chapter 6.4 Network Setting – Serial Setup and Appendix G – PSTN Modem Setting.
NOTE: The DVR is not supplied with a modem cable, and many modems are not supplied with cables.
Make certain you have the correct cable when purchasing the modem.
3.9 Connecting to the USB Port
USB
Figure 14 — USB connector.
Two USB ports are provided. One is for USB Mouse and another is for connecting external hard disk
drives or USB memory sticks for clip copying video. Position the external hard disk drive close enough to
the DVR so that you can make the cable connections, usually less than 6 feet. Use the USB cable
provided with the hard disk drive to connect it to the DVR. See Chapter 5 —Operation for information on
archiving video to an external USB hard disk drive or USB memory stick.
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3.10 Connecting to the PTZ Camera Unit
Make a connection of PTZ unit to RS485 at the rear panel of DVR. (See the figure below)
PTZ units currently being supported are Pelco-D/P, NVCC-Z42N, CyberDome(Kalatel ), Samung,
Samsung Techwin, Dongyang, DRX-500, Fastrax II, Sensormatic, PIH-7600, Eyeview Dome,
etc.
DVR Rear Panel
RS-485
Connector strips
Ground
RX+
RX-
TX-
TX+
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Cancel button not to change the setting value to revert to previous setting
Chapter 4 — Quick Guide
4.1 How to Install
Install a Hard Disk Drive to your DVR after opening the upper case.
Connect cameras to the Video In No. 1 ~ 16.
Connect a Monitor to the Main(CCTV) or VGA. (If necessary, connect the spot monitor to the Spot A, B or
C).
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Turn on the power sources for cameras, monitor and DVR.
Your DVR will be initialized and it will take approximately 150 seconds. As soon as the DVR completes its
initialization process, it will begin showing live video on the attached monitor. The default mode is to display
all cameras at once. Pressing any camera button will cause that camera to display full screen. It displays
live video until the user enters another mode. The default mode for audio is mute on. Please turn off the
audio mute to play live audio.
NOTE: Refer to the Chapter 3 - Installation for more details.
4.2 Common User Interface
Icon Remarks
Button that allows to changes individual channel setting such as 1 – 4 -> 5 – 8
-> 9 – 12 -> 13 – 16 range.
ows to change all channel se
Button that shows the list of items for setting
Saving button to change the setting value to take into affect
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Up
Moves mouse pointer up or displays TOP menu at Live or Playback screen
Right
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Button for Day, Night, Weekend setting as well as other detailed menu setting
From the setting value 8 + means that the minimum value is 8, there are
higher numbers being set.
Mouse Function Remarks
Down Moves mouse pointer down or displays BOTTOM menu at Live or Playback
screen
Left Moves mouse pointer to the left
saving from the main menu.
Left Button Works as SET from keypad. Displays full screen from Live or Playback
Right Button Display CAMEO menu at Live or Playback screen.
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press this button again. The factory default is applied to recording when the system is being turned on
Click the search button of the front panel of DVR to find the date and time of recorded material for playback.
4.3 Monitoring
Using front key pad :
Select the desired split screen using the front Display button.
To see the FULL screen, use the front numeric keys.
Using mouse:
Move the mouse to the bottom of screen then activate Bottom Menu to select the split screen.
To see the FULL screen, click the left mouse button on a channel.
NOTE: Refer to the Chapter 5 – Operation.
4.4 How to Record
Press the Instant recording button on the front panel. Your DVR will start recording. To stop recording,
NOTE: Refer to Configuring Recording Settings in the Chapter 6 – Advanced Settings.
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4.5 How to Playback
User is able to search the video using the variety of playback methods of choice.
NOTE: Refer to the Chapter 5 – Operation - Searching Video & Playing Video
4.6 How to set up Networking
When using a dynamic IP, turn on the Dynamic IP in the Ethernet Setup menu. When using a static IP,
enter the IP information in the Ethernet Setup menu.
Install the SMS software to your PC and add the DVR information to the SMS.
NOTE: Refer to the Ethernet Setup in the Chapter 6 – Advanced Settings and the included SMS
manual.
NOTE: You will be asked to confirm the password when pressing the front buttons. The default
password is 1111.
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Chapter 5
Operation
Backup
Superuser
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5.1 Log-in to DVR
This system classifies user category as ADMIN, SUPERUSER, USER limiting the access to system
operation. Each log-in authority level and access level has been summarized as below, and ADMIN level
overrides all.
Press the MENU button to enter the setup screens. The Admin Password screen appears.
Enter the password by pressing the appropriate combination of number buttons and then
the Enter button. The factory default password is 1111.
The log-in window appears when the following buttons are pressed.
Button Log-in Authority
Menu Admin
REC Admin
Search Superuser
Play Superuser
Pause User
PTZ User
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To log-out from the system, click the LOCK button at front panel to brute force log-out or click the
Log-out button from the Top Menu using mouse.
The DVR system automatically does log-out after a certain time is elapsed. Menu Timeout that has
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Lock It locks DVR as Log-out stage
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recorded video using much more sophisticated tools than those available with VCRs. Additional DVR
When in one of live formats, press the ENTER button and a blue square cursor will appear. You can move
5.3 Live Monitoring
NOTE: This chapter assumes your DVR has been installed and configured. If it has not, please refer
to Chapters 3. Installation and 6. Advanced Settings.
The DVR’s controls are similar to a VCR. As with a VCR, the main functions are recording and playing back
video. However, you have much greater control over recording and playing back video. You can establish
recording schedules based on time of day, night and weekend. The DVR allows you to search through the
features that are not available with VCRs are remote control and viewing, recording video at the same time
you are watching previously recorded video, and printing images to a standard printer.
The Front Panel Display and controls are described in Chapter 2 — Digital Video Recorder Layout.
As soon as the DVR completes its initialization process, it will begin showing live video on the attached
monitor. The default mode is to display all cameras at once. Pressing any camera button will cause that
camera to display full screen. It displays live video until the user enters another mode. The default mode for
audio is mute on so you have to turn off the mute to play live audio.
Pressing the DISPLAY button cycles the DVR through the different display formats.
Pressing the ROTATE button allows the manual rotations whenever pressing this button.
the cursor by using arrow buttons and press the ENTER button again to pop up the cameo menu. The
following screen will appear.
Figure 15. LIVE CAMEO MENU.
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