LOREX Technology DXR109 User Manual

9 Channel Digital Video Recorder

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2. THIS DEVICE MUST ACCEPT ANY INTERFERENCE RECEIVED, INCLUDING INTERFERENCE THAT MAY CAUSE UNDESIRED

OPERATION.

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Table of Contents

Important Safety Instructions ..........................................................................................................................................................................3

Introduction........................................................................................................................................................................................................4

Features.............................................................................................................................................................................................................4

System Contents ..............................................................................................................................................................................................5

Getting Started..................................................................................................................................................................................................5

Front Panel Controls........................................................................................................................................................................................6

Back Panel Connections.................................................................................................................................................................................8

Accessing the Main Menu...............................................................................................................................................................................9

Main Menu....................................................................................................................................................................................................9

System Set Up ...........................................................................................................................................................................................10

Selecting the Audio Input Channel ...............................................................................................................................................10

Setting the Internal Audible Alarm Buzzer .................................................................................................................................10

Setting the External Audible Alarm device .................................................................................................................................10

Setting the Motion Audible Alarm feature...................................................................................................................................11

Setting the Alarm Duration ...............................................................................................................................................................11

Setting the Dwell Time ......................................................................................................................................................................11

Setting the Message Latch feature...............................................................................................................................................11

System Time/Date Set up ........................................................................................................................................................................11

Selecting the Date Display Format ...............................................................................................................................................11

Setting System Time & Date...........................................................................................................................................................11

Changing the System Password...................................................................................................................................................12

Clearing the Hard Drive Data..........................................................................................................................................................12

Resetting System to Factory Defaults.........................................................................................................................................12

Remote Protocol Setup.....................................................................................................................................................................13

Timer Recording Setup.....................................................................................................................................................................13

Timer .......................................................................................................................................................................................................13

Record Settings ...................................................................................................................................................................................15

HDD Overwrite Setup:.......................................................................................................................................................................15

Record IPS Setup:..............................................................................................................................................................................15

Record Quality Setup ........................................................................................................................................................................15

Alarm REC IPS setup........................................................................................................................................................................15

Alarm REC Quality setup.................................................................................................................................................................15

Motion Trigger Record......................................................................................................................................................................15

Camera Channel Setup ....................................................................................................................................................................16

Motion Detection.......................................................................................................................................................................................17

Event Log Viewing..............................................................................................................................................................................19

Operation.........................................................................................................................................................................................................20

On Screen Display (OSD)................................................................................................................................................................20

Recording Methods ............................................................................................................................................................................20

Viewing Options:.................................................................................................................................................................................20

Individual Camera Select (1 - 9):.........................................................................................................................................................20

Multi View Select: ...................................................................................................................................................................................20

Picture in Picture (PIP):.........................................................................................................................................................................21

Zoom:.......................................................................................................................................................................................................21

Video Search ........................................................................................................................................................................................21

Playing Back Video ............................................................................................................................................................................21

Key Lock................................................................................................................................................................................................22

Troubleshooting..............................................................................................................................................................................................23

Technical Specifications................................................................................................................................................................................24

Appendix 1: Installing the HDD....................................................................................................................................................................25

Appendix 2: Connection Diagram to Cameras and Monitor....................................................................................................................27

Appendix 3: Pin Configurations....................................................................................................................................................................28

Pin References for RS -232 / Alarm Block..................................................................................................................................29

Appendix 4: Rack Mount Installation ...........................................................................................................................................................30

Appendix 5: Recording Times (in Hours)...................................................................................................................................................31

Appendix 6: RS232 Remote Protocol.........................................................................................................................................................32

Appendix 7: Compatible HDD Brands.........................................................................................................................................................33

Limited Warranty............................................................................................................................................................................................34

Care & Maintenance......................................................................................................................................................................................35

CAUTION

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Important Safety Instructions

All the safety and operating instructions should be read before operating this equipment. The improper operation may cause irreparable damage to the appliance.

Lift and place this equipment gently. Do not expose this equipment to direct sunlight. Do not use this equipment near water or in contact with water. Do not spill liquid of any kind on the equipment. Do not unplug the power connector before turning the power off correctly. This equipment should be operated using only the power source from standard package. Unauthorized repair or parts substitutions may result in fire, electric shock or other hazards. Do not switch the Power On & Off within short period (within 3 seconds). Do not attempt to service this equipment by yourself. Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. This installation should conform to all local codes.

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.

Introduction

The DXR109 combines a 9 channel multiplexer with a Digital Video Recorder (DVR). The DVR offers many advantages over traditional time lapse VCR’s, allowing you to quickly access and search for a specific

time segment or event, which has been recorded. This high quality recorded video can be viewed at various playback speeds as well as frame -by-frame with the Jog Button feature

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Features

• Wavelet Compression Format

• 4 Audio inputs and 2 outputs

• Resolution: 704X564 - full screen, 352X282 - 4 channels, 224X188 9 - channels

• Independent main and call monitor outputs allow simultaneous or full screen viewing

• Multi screen display mode

• 9 channel alarm input, alarm display and 1 alarm output

• Video loss detection able to record 160 events on each channel

• Power-loss me mory feature (In case of power failure, set-up parameter will remain)

• Supports 1 removable HDD, IDE type (up to a maximum of 250GB)

• Display refresh rate up to 72 IPS (NTSC) and 50 IPS(PAL)

• Record refresh rate up to 25 IPS (NTSC) and 22 IPS (PAL)

• Quick mult iple search by date/time, alarm or full list

• Multiple speed playback

• Security password protection

• RS-232, RS-485 communication protocol

DXR109 Digital Video Recorder

Hard Disk Drive in Cartridge

Installation / User

Manual

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System Contents

The DXR109 box should include the items listed below. Please take a moment to verify that no items are missing from the package.

NOTE: KEEP THE KEYS IN A SAFE PLACE. THEY ARE NECESSARY FOR INSTALLATION / REMOVAL OF THE HARD

DISK DRIVE.

Getting Started

If the purchased DVR model did not contain a hard disk drive, please refer to Appendix #1 for HDD installation instructions.

1. Connect video sources and monitor(s) following the configuration example shown in Appendix # 2.

2. Connect the AC Power Cord to the Power Adapter and plug into an electrical outlet. A Red LED indicator light will be ON to indicate that the DVR is in Standby mode.

3. Press the Power button. The POWER LED will turn from red to orange, and other red LED indicators will turn ON. Note: the system takes approximately 5 to 15 seconds to power up. During the power-up, you will see the following messages: “HDD Detecting”, followed by “Master HDD Connected”.

Once connected, the POWER LED will change to green, and the red indicator lights will be ON next to the Alarm and Timer buttons. (The alarm and Timer LED’s simply indicate that these features are enabled)

NOTE: IF YOU GET THE MESSAGE “HDD NOT FOUND”, PLEASE SEE APPENDIX #1 AS THE HDD IS LIKELY NOT

INSTALLED CORRECTLY.

Hard Drive Cartridge

(not included in all models)

Power Adapter and Cord

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Front Panel Controls

1. REMOVABLE HDD CARTRIDGE Please refer to Appendix #1.

2. MENU

Press MENU to enter or exit the system setup menu.

3. ENTER

Press ENTER to select an item for change while in the setup menu.

4. SELECT

Press the SELECT button to change the camera shown in the individual panes of the multi screen modes.

5. ZOOM Press ZOOM to enlarge the picture display 2x.

6. Picture in Picture Press the PIP button to change to Picture in Picture mode.

7. 4/7 channel display mode

8. 9 channel display mode

9. REC Press REC to start recording.

10. PLAY

Press PLAY to playback the most recently recorded video.

11. REW / Left REW: Under DMR play mode, it can play video backward at different speeds. (Press REW again to adjust speed as 1, 2, 4, 8, 16, 32 times) Left: When in the setup mode, it works as Left directional button.

12. STOP / Down

• STOP: Under DMR Record / Play mode, it can stop the moment action.

• DOWN: When in the setup mode, it works as the Down directional button.

13. FF / Right FF: It can play video forward at high speed, and press FF again to adjust speed from 1, 2, 4, 8, 16, 32 times. Right: When in the setup mode, it can work as the Right directional button.

14. POWER

Press Power to turn ON / OFF the DMR.

15. PAUSE / Up

Pause: Under DMR play mode, it can pause the action. UP: When in the setup mode, it works as an Up directional button.

16. LED INDICATORS These LED Light are ON under following condition.

• HDD Full: HDD is full

• ALARM: If you want to turn off the ALARM LED light, please refer to page 13 and set the Camera / ALARM item as

OFF (all of the cameras should be set as OFF.)

• TIMER: When Timer is set as Enabled

• PLAY: On Play mode

• REC: On Recording mode

17. SLOW

Press to slow down the playback speed.

18. CAMERA SELECT (1-9) Press the Camera Select (1-9) to select specified camera

Back Panel Connections

1. POWER INPUT

Connects to the Power cord.

2. EXTERNAL I/O

Connects to a PC for Remote Control via RS-232 or to an Alarm Block. (see appendix 6 for more info)

3. 75/HI

When using the LOOP function, allows for HI impedance or 75ohms.

4. VIDEO INPUT (1-9)

Connects to a video source i.e. (camera).

5. CALL

Connects to the CALL monitor for real time sequencing.

6. AUDIO OUTPUTS (1-2)

Connects to a speaker (or a monitor with audio speaker).

7. AUDIO OUTPUTS (R/L)

Connects to an audio source for recording purposes (i.e. microphone).

8. MONITOR

Connects to the main display monitor.

9. LOOP

Allows connection to other video devices.

(Menu)

Accessing the Main Menu

The Menu allows you to configure your DVR settings and program various recording options. Follow these steps in order to access the Menu:

Press the MENU button. The password screen will appear: The default Password is 0000. To change the number of the Password, use the ? / ? buttons to scroll left and right between numbers, and use the ? / ?

buttons to change the value of the number that is flashing. Press the ENTER button once the correct Password is entered. The menu options screen will appear.

NOTE: If you get a message “Password Error”, you have entered an incorrect password.

Main Menu

When the correct password is entered, the main menu options will be displayed. There are 5 options available in the Main Menu:

Timer: Scheduling Recording Record: Record mode set -up Camera: Camera channel set -up System: System Setup (Sets the date, chooses an HDD overwrite setting, changes

password, resets system settings, or clears the HDD)

Event: Event List - Allows you to view video from a list of recorded events Navigating the Menu:

? / ?: Scroll up and down through menu options; change values when an option is selected and is blinking ? / ?: Scroll sideways within a menu option that has been selected

ENTER: Selects a submenu / an option in a submenu for browsing / modification MENU: Completes modification of a menu option; exits a menu

NOTE: The Menu setup will timeout after 1 minute of no key presses.

Password: 0000

? Search

Timer Record Camera System

Event

System Set Up

The system menu is used to configure the system level options of the DXR109… To access the System features, press MENU followed by the 4-digit password. Use the ? / ? to scroll to the ‘System’ option

and press ENTER.

(SYSTEM) Audio Input: 1 Int Audible Alarm: ON Ext Audible Alarm: ON Motion Audible Alarm: ON Alarm Duration: 10 SEC Dwell Time: 02 SEC Message Latch: NO Title Display: ON Time Display: Y/M/D 2003-JAN-02 (THU) 17:37:09 New Password: XXXX Clear HDD: NO System Reset: NO Remote Mode: RS-232 Baud Rate: 9600

Using the ? / ? buttons, scroll to the desired option and press ENTER to select it.

Remote ID: 000

Selecting the Audio Input Channel

This Feature is used to select the audio channel to record. To set this Audio Input Channel:

1. On the System screen, press ? / ? to select Audio Input, then press ENTER.

2. Press ? / ? to select the desired time audio channel (1-4)

3. Press MENU to confirm your change.

4. Press ? / ? to move to another field on the System screen or press MENU to exit.

Setting the Internal Audible Alarm Buzzer

To enable or disable the internal audible alarm buzzer: If enabled, the buzzer will sound when the external alarm input is activated.

1. On the System screen, press ? / ? to select Internal audible alarm buzzer, then press ENTER.

2. Press ? / ? to enable or disable the internal audible alarm buzzer. Options are:

ON = Buzzer is on. When the DVR detects an alarm, the system sounds the internal buzzer to alert the user. OFF = Buzzer is off.

3. Press MENU to confirm your change.

4. Press ? / ? to move to another field on the System screen or press MENU to exit.

Setting the External Audible Alarm device

To enable or disable the External Audible Alarm Device:

1. On the System screen, press ? / ? to select External Audible Alarm Device, then press ENTER.

2. Press ? / ? to enable or disable the External Audible Alarm Device. Options are:

ON = External Device is on. When the DVR detects an alarm, the system triggers the external audible alarm. OFF = External Device is Off

3. Press MENU to confirm your change.

4. Press ? / ? to move to another field on the System screen or press MENU to exit. 10

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