iplex DVRMOB1 Full Manual

DVRMOB1

I Channel DVR for SD Interface

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GENERAL SAFETY AND PRECAUTIONS

This Mini DVR is manufactured to meet international safety standards. Review the following safety
precautions to avoid injury and prevent damage to the DVR or any products connected to it.

1. Use a correct power source. Do not connect this product to a power source that supplies more than
the specified voltage (DC12V), as this will cause damage to the unit.

2. Never insert anything metallic into the DVR as this can cause electric shock.

3. Do not operate in wet & dusty conditions. Keep product surfaces clean and dry. Avoid placing the

DVR in areas like a damp basement or a dusty hallway.

4. Do not expose this product to rain or use near water. If the product gets wet, unplug it and contact an
authorized dealer immediately.

5. To clean the outside case of the DVR, use a lightly dampened cloth (no solvents).

6. Do not operate if you suspected to unit is faulty. If there are any unusual sounds or smells coming

from the DVR, immediately unplug it and contact an authorized dealer or service centre.

7. Do not attempt to remove the top cover.
Warning: Removing the DVR’s cover can cause an electrical shock.

8. Handle DVR carefully to avoid damaging the product. Dropping your DVR on any hard surface may
cause the unit to malfunction. If the DVR doesn’t work properly due to physical damage, contact an
authorized dealer for repair or exchange.

9. The unit has a lithium battery preinstalled.

10. The standard lithium cell 3V battery located on the motherboard should be replaced if the time clock

does not hold its time after the power is turned off.

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

Chapter 1: Packing Contents

CONTENTS IN THE PACKAGE 05

Chapter 2: Getting To Know Your DVR

1CH Mini DVR 06

Chapter 3: Remote control

REMOTE CONTROL PANEL 08

Chapter 4: Getting Started

OVERVIEW OF SET UP PROCEDURES 09

Chapter 5: Hardware Installation

SD MEMORY INSTALLATION 10

CONNECTING MINI DVR TO YOUR MONITOR OR TELEVISION 10

ALARM INSTALLATION 12

Chapter 6: DVR Menu

1. ACCESS TO OSD MENU 13

2. MAIN MENU 13

3. RECORD MODE 14

4. VIDEO QUALITY 14

5. EVENT MODE 15

6. SEARCH 17

7. SUB MENU 18

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7.1 PASSWORD CHANGE

7.2 TIME SET

7.3 BRIGHTNESS

7.4 AUDIO

7.5 VIDEO

7.6 MEMORY SYNC

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8. DEFAULT 22

Appendix:

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS 23

RECORDING TIME TABLE RECORDING 24

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Chapter 1: Packing Contents

▶ Contents in the package

DVR Main Unit Remote Control AV-IN / AV-OUT Cable

Terminal Block 12V Power Supply Installation CD

Quick Guide SD Card (Option) USB SD Reader (Option)

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Chapter 2: Getting To Know Your DVR

▶ DVR

This chapter briefly describes the functions of each connection and LED on DVR. For more details on the
set-up and operation of , refer to Chapter 6, DVR MENU.

1 Sensor-in / Alarm-out

Use the supplied terminal block to connect PIR type sensor to the DVR. By adding motion sensor
devices to your DVR, the video recording can be triggered by events.
The alarm output terminal will trigger a single external device.

2 SD Memory Slot

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②

③

⑤

⑥

⑦

⑧

⑨ ⑩

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Insert SD Card into the data storage slot.

3 Recording LED

This light indicates while DVR is recording.

4 Status LED

This light flashes when an event or any error has occurred.

5 Power LED

This light indicates when the DVR is powered up.

6 Remote Control Receiver

The remote control must be pointing at the DVR and be in line of sight to work.

7 Reset

Pressing the reset button will return the DVR setting to factory default.

8 AV-IN

Connect AV-IN video / camera cable.

9 AV-OUT

Connect AV-OUT monitor cable.

10 Power

Connect 12V power supply.

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Chapter 3: Remote control

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REC: Starts DVR recording.

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MENU: Enters the DVR ‘MENU’ mode.

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UP/ DOWN buttons to chooses menu fields and changes values.

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Plays recorded video forward. Plays recorded video backward.

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REW: Fast Rewind button

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FF: Fast forward button

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PLAY: The button to start video playback.

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STOP: The button to stop playback or recording.

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PAUSE: The button to pause video playback.

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MUTE: The button to pause audio.

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ENT: The button to choose or change a menu option or values in a menu field.

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SEARCH: The button to find recorded files in SD Memory.

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MODE: The button to switch between playback and recording mode.

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Chapter 4: Getting Started

OVERVIEW ON SET-UP PROCEDURES

Below is an overview of the MINI DVR installation procedures, (A detailed explanation is found in
Chapter 5 – Hardware Installation.)

(1) Insert a SD MEMORY.
(2) Connect the DVR to a monitor of television.
(3) Connect a camera to the DVR
(4) Connect optional accessories (sensors or alarm).
(6) Connect the power.
(7) Turn the power on.
(8) Start TV Monitoring and recording.

General Operating Advice:

● Make sure that a SD Memory card is inserted and the camera is properly connected.
(See Chapter 5 -Hardware Installation)

● The firmware used in DVR is compatible with your computer’s operating system (i.e. Windows). Therefore,

you can take the SD memory card from this DVR and install it in your computer to view recorded video. (Refer
to the DVR Player manual.)

● DVR offers you the flexibility to choose a recording frame rate (maximum rate: 30 frames per second). The

faster frame rate the greater the SD Memory storage capacity required. Reducing the frame rate (minimum
rate: 1 frame per 10 seconds) will allow a greater recording duration.

● When connecting a camera is to DVR, the unit enters the default operational state: “VIEW mode”.

In this mode, DVR does not record nor play the recorded stream, but only shows the current images from the
camera.

● The default recording values for the DVR are 30 frames per second (25frames in PAL) with normal video

quality. If you use 1GB SD Memory, DVR can record for approximately 2 hours.

● If the power is inappropriately turned off while DVR is in the record mode (i.e. power failure), it will re-enter

the record mode automatically when power is re-established.

Refer to Chapter 5 - Hardware Installation for more information on installation procedures.

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Chapter 5: Hardware Installation

SD MEMORY INSTALLATION

① Format SD Memory

Most SD cards are pre-formatted to FAT32. If not, insert the
card into the SD card slot on your PC and format it there.
※ In case there is no card slot on your PC, use and external

card reading device.

② Insert SD Memory into SD slot

on DVR

After formatting, take the SD Memory card from your PC and
insert it into SD slot on DVR.

③ Backup recorded files in SD Memory

When SD Memory storage is full, the recorded files can be
backed up in your PC. Insert SD card in your PC and move
the files of SD card into the HDD of our PC. You can also
check each recorded file through DVR Player.

※ It is recommended that only SanDisk or Transcend SD cards are used, these are compatible with DVR.
※ Be sure to turn off DVR first when you take out SD card from the slot.

CONNECTING DVR TO YOUR MONITOR OR TELEVISION

① Video Input/Output Connection (For monitor / TV screen display)

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To display images from the DVR, connect the video output signal to your monitor or Television. Any
Television with a VIDEO INPUT terminal is suitable for displaying the images. The diagram above shows
the video signal connections.

Connect the camera to VIDEO-IN terminal of AV-IN using the supplied RCA cable; connect the VIDEO­OUT terminal of AV-OUT to the VIDEO-IN terminal on your monitor using the supplied cable.

Note: The RCA cable required for this connection is not included in the package of DVR.

② Audio Input/Output Connection (For monitor / TV speaker)

Connect the microphone to AUDIO-IN terminal of AV-IN cable. And using RCA cable, connect the AUDIO­OUT terminal of AV-OUT cable to AUDIO-IN terminal on your TV.

Note: The RCA cable required for this connection does not come packaged with the DVR.

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ALARM INSTALLATION

When triggered by a sensor, the DVR will switch into record mode from standby mode; there is also an
internal switch for triggering an external buzzer.

Refer to the diagram below for information on how to connect an alarm to your DVR.

Note: Contact an authorized dealer for information about buying the appropriate alarm device and for

information concerning the correct installation procedures.

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Chapter 6: DVR Menu

1. ACCESS TO OSD MENU

Press ‘MENU’ button on the remote control to access the DVR OSD menu.
Please refer to ‘Chapter 3: Remote control’ on how to use remote control buttons.
Default password is ‘0000’. To change the password; go to ‘[SUB MENU]Æ[PASSWORD CHANGE]’.
Use the up/down arrows on the remote control to adjust the numerical settings.

2. MAIN MENU

In the main menu, the ‘indicator ‘■’ will be shown on the left of each menu.
Press the ‘UP/DOWN’ button on remote control to select the desired menu. After placing ‘■’ on the desired menu,
press ‘ENTER’ to access the sub-menu.

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3. RECORD MOD E

3. RECORD MODE

3.1 OVERWRITE (ON/OFF): If overwrite is set to ON, the DVR will continue recording while automatically
overwriting the oldest recorded files when SD memory storage capacity is full. Set to OFF, the recording will stop
when the SD Memory is full.

3.2 PRE ALARM (ON/OFF): Set to ON, the event recording starts several seconds prior to the actual event
triggered time. The alarm pre-recording time differs according to video quality setting.

4. VIDEO QUALITY

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4.1 LEVEL (HIGH / NORMAL / LOW): Select desired video level.
Compression Bit rate for HIGH: 1.2Mbps
Compression Bit rate for Normal: 750Kbps
Compression Bit rate for Low: 500Kbps

4.2 POST RECORDING TIME: Post-recording time means is the recording time between the beginning and end
of an event. (1 sec to 30 mins)

4.3 FRAME RATE

NTSC: Selectable among 0.1 / 0.2 / 0.5 / 1 / 3 / 6 / 15 / 30
PAL: Selectable among 0.1 / 0.2 / 0.5 / 1 / 5 / 6 / 8 / 12.5 / 25

4.3.1 PRE RECORDING TIME
High: Up to 5 seconds of pre-recording available

Normal: 750Kbps / up to 8 seconds of pre-recording available
Low: 500Kbps / up to 10 seconds of pre-recording available

4.3.2 REMAINING MEMORY: This shows remaining storage capacity for further recording.

4.3.3 REMAINING TIME: This shows remaining time for further recording.

Note 1: 4.3.1 to 4.3.3 are entered automatically when video quality is set and cannot be changed.
Note 2: The higher the video quality, the better the image will be during playback.

The lower the video quality, the greater the record duration on the SD Memory Card.

Note 3: The video quality in View Mode is not affected by the video record quality settings.

These settings only affect the video quality during playback of recorded video.

5. EVENT MODE

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5.1 ALARM SETUP

5.1.1 ALARM INPUT (ON / OFF): Select ‘ON’ if you want to use alarm input device.

5.1.2 TYPE: Select between ‘NO’ and ‘NC’ for the alarm input type.

NC: NORMAL CLOSE
NO: NORMAL OPEN

Note: In NORMAL-CLOSE mode, if an intruder cuts the cable that connects the sensor to the DVR, sensor
recording starts automatically. In NORMAL-OPEN mode, if an intruder cuts the cable that connects the sensor to
the DVR, will not start the sensor recording.

5.1.3 ALARM OUTPUT (ON / OFF): Select ‘ON’ if you want to use alarm output device

5.1.4 TYPE: Select between ‘NO’ and ‘NC’ for the alarm output type.

5.2 MOTION SETUP

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5.2.1 MOTION (ON / OFF): Select ‘ON’ if you want to use motion detection.

5.2.2 SENSITIVITY (LOW / NORMAL / HIGH): You can select the degree of sensitivity of motion detection.

Set to HIGH for greater sensitivity to small movements.

5.2.3. MOTION MARK (ON / OFF): Select ‘ON’ if you want “Motion” to display on the monitor.

5.3 SCHEDULE SETUP

Schedule the recording time on this menu. Up to 4 schedules can be set. Configure period of time when
recording is available.

6. SEARCH

MON to FRI 00:00 ~ 09:00
MON to FRI 18:00 ~ 23:59
MON to FRI 00:00 ~ 09:00
OFF

2007 / 01 / 01 0 0 : 0 0
2007 / 01 / 31 2 3 : 5 9
SEARCH

TIME

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After entering searching option in the fields, clicking ‘SEARCH’ will list the search results.

6.1 SEARCH METHOD: There are three ways to search recorded files; TIME, EVENT, BOTH (TIME & EVENT)

6.1.1 SEARCH MODE – TIME: Enter the time period you wish to search for.

6.1.2 SEARCH MODE – EVENT: When you select ‘EVENT (or BOTH) on SEARCH MODE’, additional search

conditions opens; ALARM / EMERG (Emergency) / MOTION

You can select 2 or more conditions simultaneously (ALARM / EMERG / MOTION).

6.1.3 SEARCH MODE – BOTH: Configure search condition as both ‘TIME’ and ‘EVENT’.

7. SUB MENU

To change a password, go to PASSWORD CHANGE in the SUB MENU and press [ENTER]. The following
screen will appear:

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7.1 PASSWORD CHANGE

The Factory Default Password is 0000. To enter this number, press the UP/DOWN button on the remote control.
Once you input the your current password, set a new four digit password using the buttons UP, REW, DOWN,
FF

on the remote control. Then, confirm your new password by entering the number again.

7.2 TIME SET

Configure current time and ‘day light saving’ option. On setting the current time, the field order should be as
follows;
2004/02/17 = year/month/day 19:44:32 = hour/minute/second

7.2.1 DAY LIGHT SAVING (ON/OFF): SELECT ‘ON’ when you want to use day light saving time. You can set up

a time of period when day light saving is applied.

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7.3 BRIGHTNESS

Select brightness value between LOW, MEDIUM and HIGH.

7.4 AUDIO

Audio function can be turned OFF or ON in the menu.

Note: When recording audio, set the RECORD FRAMERATE to 5 or greater. If you set it under 5, audio
recording will not work.

ON

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7.5 VIDEO

DVR automatically recognizes the video format. When you connect a NTSC camera to DVR, it detects the
correct camera source. However, when you playback recorded files in SD card on DVR, you should select right
video mode in order to avoid image distortion.

7.6 MEMORY SYNC

The index file is automatically generated and stored in the SD card when inserted into DVR.

If the index file does
not match the files actually stored in the SD card, users can synchronize the index file list and the actual file list.
While synchronizing, the process percentage is displayed and then its value goes back to ‘NO’ when completed.

8. DEFAULT

NTSC

Y

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To reset DVR back to the factory default, select ‘YES’ and then press enter. After resetting, the password will
also return to the default value of 0000. A factory reset to default will not erase any video data on the SD card.

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APPENDEX

SPECIFICATION

ITEM DESCRIPTION REMARKS

VIDEO

Video Input Format NTSC / PAL

AUTO DETECTION FUNCTION

Operating system RTOS in firmware

Video Input Channels 1CH Composite video (BNC/RCA)

Video Output Channels 1CH Composite video (BNC/RCA)

Input Level 1.0Vp-p +/-10% Composite, 75 Ohm

Unbalanced

Main TV Output 1 1.0Vp-p Composite, 75 Ohm Unbalanced

NTSC 352 x 240

CMOS:320X240

Display
Resolution

PAL 352 x 288

NTSC Max 30 frames/ sec

Display frame rate

PAL Max25 frames/ sec

RECORDING

NTSC Max 30 fps

Recording frame
rate

PAL Max 25 fps

Recording Mode Emergency / Schedule / Sensor / Motion

Detection
Recording
Resolution

NTSC 352X240

CMOS:320X240

PAL 352X288

Compression format
(Each channel)

MPEG4 (12-1200Kbyte / frame)

Low: 500KB / frame
Normal: 700KB / frame
High:1,200KB / frame

Alarm Out Time 00,05,10,15,20,25,30, CONT

Internal Storage SD Memory Depend on SD Memory

AUDIO

Compression G.711, 8bit PCM

Input Channel 1CH (Connectable to any video channel)

Input Level 200mVp-p @ 20KOhm

Live Output 1CH

SEARCHING & PLAYBACK

Searching Method Time / Event

Viewer Software

Monitoring Environment Client S/W

Connection Supporting 1 Client FUNCTION:

-Memory Searching

ALARM

Alarm Output 1Port / NO Isolated Relay Output

* Motion Detection Available

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CONNECTOR

Video Input 1 Port (RCA)

Video Output 1 Port (RCA)

Audio Input (mono) 1 Port (Mono Jack)

Audio Output (mono) 1 Port (RCA)

SD Slot 1

ELECTRICAL

Power Source DC12V, 500mA

Power Consumption Appx. 120mA

ENVIRONMENTAL

Storage Temp. -20~ +70°C

Operating Temp. -20 ~ +60 °C

Humidity 30 ~ 80 %RH (non-condensing)

PHYSICAL

Dimension 90 (W) x 45 (L) x 17 (H) mm

Weight Appx. 50g

OTHERS

Remote Control Available

ENCODING CONDITIONS

Based on 1GB of storage with the installation of 1 camera.

RECORDING TIME TABLE

Video Signal

Record
Mode

Video Quality 30 fps 15 fps 7 fps 1 fps

HIGH 2 Hours 4 Hours 8 Hours 16 Hours

NORMAL 2 .1/2Hours 5 Hours 10 Hours 20 Hours

NTSC*

1ch

LOW 3 Hours 6 Hours 12 Hours 24 Hours

FRAME SIZE (ROUGH DATA SIZE)

Quality High Normal Low

Size 1,200Kbps 700 Kbps 500 Kbps

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