LOREX Technology SC21CD5444UQ-A80 User Manual

21” COLOR QUAD /

DVR COMBO

WITH 80GB HDD

SC21CD5444UQ-A80

FOR MORE INFORMATION

WWW.STRATEGICVISTA.COM

BEFORE OPERATING THIS SYSTEM, PLEASE READ THIS MANUAL THOROUGHLY

AND RETAIN IT FOR FUTURE REFERENCE

Thank you for purchasing the 21” Color Quad / DVR Combo from Strategic Vista. This
unique and innovative system provides a complete security package, with the
convenience of a built-in Digital Video Recorder combined with a 21” Color Quad
Observation System.

This system includes 3 CCD cameras, 1 Dome camera, and Web Ready Software to
connect the monitor to a PC

The DVR converts analog video into digital format and records them on a removable
hard disk drive (80 GB HDD included). Digital video allows you to quickly access and
search for a specific time segment or event which has been recorded. This system

features three different quality settings providing up to 2250 hours of recording
capability including 100 hours real time (using a 80 GB HDD).

To learn more about this 21” Color Quad / DVR Combo Observation system and to
learn about our complete range of accessory products, please visit our website at:

www.strategicvista.com

CAUTION

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RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK. DO NOT OPEN.

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.

Explanation of two Symbols

The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol, within an equilateral
triangle, is intended to alert the user to the presence of un-insulated

"dangerous voltage" within the product's enclosure that may be of
sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons.

The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is intended to

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THE GRAPHIC SYMBOLS WITH SUPPLEMENTAL MARKING ARE ON
THE BOTTOM OF THE SYSTEM.

alert the user to the presence of important operating and maintenance
(servicing) instructions in the literature accompanying the appliance.

“WARNING – TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD, DO NOT EXPOSE
THE UNIT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE”

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NOTE

This equipment has been certified and found to comply with the limits regulated by
FCC, EMC and LVD. Therefore, it is designed to provide reasonable protection
against interference and will not cause interference with other appliance usage.
However, it is imperative that user follows this manual's guidelines to avoid improper
usage which may result in damage to the unit, electrical shock and fire hazard or
injury.

In order to improve the feature functions and quality of this product, the specifications
are subject to change without notice from time to time.

FCC CLASS B NOTICE

Note:

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits For a Class B
digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to
provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential
installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy
and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instruction, may cause harmful
interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that
interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause
harmful interference to radio or television reception, (which can be determined by
turning the equipment off and on), the user is encouraged to try to correct the
interference by one or more of the following measures:

• Increase the separation between the camera and the monitor.

• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to
which other electrical devices are connected.

• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio or television technician for help.

STRATEGIC VISTA CORP.

www.strategicvista.com

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CONTENTS:

GENERAL PRECAUTIONS ----------------------------------------------------------------------­FEATURES ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------­SYSTEM CONTENTS ----------------------------------------------------------------------------­GETTING STARTED ------------------------------------------------------------------------------­CONTROLS - FRONT PANEL ------------------------------------------------------------------­MAIN MENU CONTROL--------------------------------------------------------------------------­SEARCH ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------­PLAYBACK OPTIONS ----------------------------------------------------------------------------­MASTER & SLAVE ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------­PAN /TILT ZOOM ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------­CONTROLS - BACK PANEL --------------------------------------------------------------------­REMOTE CONTROL-------------------------------------------------------------------------------

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STANDARD WIRED CAMERA ----------------------------------------------------------------­DOME CAMERA----------------------------------------------------------------------------------­CAMERA INSTALLATION ----------------------------------------------------------------------­TROUBLESHOOTING ---------------------------------------------------------------------------­TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS --------------------------------------------------------------­OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES --------------------------------------------------------------------­APPENDIX # 1 – INSTALLING THE HDD---------------------------------------------------­APPENDIX #2 – CONNECTION TO A SLAVE MONITOR & STANDARD VCR -­APPENDIX #3 – TYPICAL CONFIGURATION FOR A COMPLETE SYSTEM ---­APPENDIX #4 – RS 232 REMOTE PROTOCOL-------------------------------------------­APPENDIX #5 – RECORDING TIME ( IN HOURS ) --------------------------------------­APPENDIX #6 - RECORDING TIME (GIGABYTES PER HOUR) ---------------------

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GENERAL PRECAUTIONS:

1. Read Instructions
All of the safety and operating instructions should
be read and understood before the product is used.

2. Retain Instructions
The safety and operating instructions should be
retained for future reference.

3. Heed Warnings
All warnings on the product and the instruction
manual should be followed.

4. Follow Instructions
All operating and use instructions should be followed
for optimal performance

5. Cleaning
Disconnect this video product from the power supply
before cleaning. Do not use liquid cleaners or aerosol
cleaners. Use a damp cloth for cleaning.

6. Attachments
Do not use attachments not recommended by the
video product manufacturer as they may cause
hazards.

7. Water and Moisture
Do not use this product near water - for example,
near a bathtub, wash bowl, kitchen sink, wet
basement, or near a swimming pool.

8. Accessories
Use this product only with a stand, tripod, bracket or
table recommended by the manufacturer or sold
with the product. Any mounting of the product
should follow the manufacturer’s instructions.

9. Ventilation
This product should never be placed near or over a
radiator or heat register. This product should not be
placed in a built-in installation, such as a book case
or rack, unless proper ventilation is provided or the
Manufacturer’s instructions have been adhered to.

10. Power Source
This product should be operated from the type of
Power source indicated by the marking label. If you
are not sure of the type of power supply to your
location, consult your product dealer or your local
Power company

11. Power Cord Protection
Power supply cords should not be routed so that
they are likely to be walked on or pinched by items
placed on or near them

12. Lightning
For added protection, unplug this product from its
outlet during a lightning storm. This will prevent
damage to the video product due to lightning and
power surges

13. Overloading
To avoid the risk of fire and electric shock, do not
plug this product into an over-loaded power supply.

14. Object and Liquid Entry
Never push objects into the openings of this product
as they may touch dangerous voltage points that
may result in fire or electric shock. Never spill a

liquid of any kind on this product.

15. Servicing
Do not attempt to service this product yourself as
opening or removing covers may expose you to
voltage or other hazards. Refer all servicing to
qualified service personnel

16. Damage Requiring Service
Disconnect this product from the power supply
and refer servicing to qualified service
personnel under the following conditions:
a. When the power supply cord or plug is damaged
b. If objects have fallen into the product
c. If the product has been exposed to rain or liquids
d. If the product does not operate normally by

following the instruction manual. Adjust only
the controls that are covered in the instruction
manual as an improper adjustment may result
in damage and will often require extensive work
by a qualified service technician to restore
the product to its normal operation

e. If the product has been dropped or the cabinet

has been damaged

f. When the product displays a distinct change in

performance - this indicates a need for service

17. Replacement Parts
When replacement parts are required, be sure the
technician uses replacement parts specified by
the manufacturer. Unauthorized substitutions may
result in fire, electric shock, or other hazards.

18. Safety Check
Upon completion of any service to this product
ask the service technician to perform safety
checks to determine that the product is in
proper working condition.

19. Grounding or Polarization
This product is equipped with a three-wire
grounding-type plug, a plug having a third
(grounding) pin and will only fit into a
grounding-type power outlet. This is a safety
feature. If you are unable to insert the plug
into the outlet, contact your electrician to
replace your obsolete outlet. Do not defeat the
safety purpose of the grounding-type plug.

20. Power Lines
An outside antenna system should not be
located in the vicinity of overhead power lines
or other electric light or power circuits, or where
it can fall into such power lines or circuits.
When installing an outside antenna system,
extreme care should be taken to keep from
touching such power lines or circuits as contact
with them might be fatal.

21. Wall or Ceiling Mounting
The product should be mounted to a wall or ceiling
only as recommended by the manufacturer.

22. Heat
The product should be situated away from heat
such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other
products (including amplifiers) that produce heat.

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CAUTIONS:

1. All the warnings and instructions of this manual should be followed

2. Remove the plug from the outlet before cleaning. Do not use liquid aerosol detergents. Use
water damped cloth for cleaning

3. Do not use this unit in very humid and wet places

4. Keep enough space around the unit for ventilation. Slots and openings of the cabinet should
not be blocked.

5. During flashes of lightning or cracks of thunder, or when the system is not used for a long time,
unplug the system power supply and disconnect the antenna and cables to protect the unit
from lightening or power surges.

Monitor Features:

• 21“ Color Quad with a high resolution of 450 TV lines

• Built-in Video Capture Card with Web Ready software for internet remote security monitoring

• View up to 4 camera locations in real time

• Pan/ Tilt capability on Channel 1 (Pelco D Protocol)

• Metal cabinet with 4 camera inputs (4 DIN / 4 BNC and 4 audio RCA)

• 2 way audio

• Single or Dual PIP / POP viewing options

• Selectable still frame in quad or full screen

• Dual Motion Sensing Alarm Function (using optional PIR motion sensor or Pixel-based Motion Detection)

• Remote control or main panel operation

• Multi-voltage system 100 – 240Volts, 50 / 60 Hz

Camera Features:
3 Color Cameras

• 1/4” CCD Color Camera

• Built in speaker and microphone to allow for two way audio communication

• Metal mounting bracket

1 Color Dome Camera

• 1/4” CCD Color Dome Camera

• 3.6 mm lens.

• 1.0 lux illumination

• One-way audio communication

DVR Features

• 100 Hour Real Time / 2250 Hour Recording (with 8 0 GB HDD, normal video quality)

• High Quality Picture with Modified MJPEG Compression Format

• 3 Adjustable Video Quality Settings

• Alarm, panic, repeat and timer options

• Security password protection

• Supports 20 ~300 GB HDD

• Quick Multiple Search capability

• Multiplexing feature allows you to playback each individual channel in Full Screen

• Event list displays occurrences of Alarms, Video Loss, and Power Loss

• RS232C communication port

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SYSTEM INCLUDES:

21” COLOR QUAD MONITOR
WITH BUILT-IN DVR

3 – 1/4” CCD COLOR
CAMERAS WITH METAL
STAND AND 57 FT CABLE

(3 cameras included with
Model SC21CD5444UQ-A80)

1 – ¼” CCD COLOR DOME CAMERA
WITH METAL BRACKET AND 57 FT OF
CABLE

(included with model SC21CD5444UQ­A80)

Note: This dome camera has a fixed
lens and does not Pan or Tilt

2 KEYS FOR
CARTRIDGE

OWNER’S
MANUAL

80 GB HARD DISK DRIVE

(HDD)

Already inserted into cabinet

INTERNET SECURITY
SOFTWARE

Please refer to the Quick Start
Guide and on-line manual for the
Digital Video Monitoring software,
and for more information on
Remote Monitoring

CHECK YOUR PACKAGE TO MAKE SURE THAT YOU RECEIVED THE COMPLETE SYSTEM, INCLUDING
THE COMPONENTS SHOWN ABOVE.

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GETTING STARTED:

1.

Connect the AC Power Cord to the back of the monitor, and
connect up to 4 cameras to the 6 Pin DIN or BNC Video
inputs on the back of the monitor. Then turn the Main Power
Switch to ON.

*** MASTER HDD ***

HDD AUTO DETECT…….OK

2.

Upon Powering Up, a message will appear “Please Check
HDD Key Lock before Turn ON”. This message is reminding
you to ensure that the cabinet of the DVR is locked before
proceeding.

3.

The check of the HDD key lock will be followed by an overall
diagnostic check of the HDD . The screen will appear as
shown to the right:

Note: The system is only checking for a MASTER HDD. If you have connected a SLAVE HDD to the
back of the monitor, refer to page 12 for instruction on how to enable your system to recognize it.

Note: If you get a “FAIL” message in HDD Auto Detect, the HDD is not installed correctly. Refer to
Appendix #1 if you encounter this problem as you will have to properly insert the HDD.

HDD R/W CHECK………..OK
HDD SPACE ( xxxGB)…….OK
MODEL# XXXXXXXXXX

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CONTROL - FRONT PANEL:

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HDD
HDD

FULL
ALARM

PLAY

REC

MENU

SEQ

PIP

A-SEL

EVENT

MIC

QUAD CH4CH3CH2CH1

RECSEARCHTALK

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1. Removable Cartridge Casing

The built-in DVR comes with a removable hard disk d rive tray.

2. PIP / SEQ - this button performs two functions:
(1) PIP : Holding this button for 3 seconds triggers the Picture-In-Picture display. PIP allows you to

view two camera locations simultaneously, one being the main channel, the other being
viewed as a sub-picture. Dual PIP can also be selecte d , which displ ays two sub-pi ct ure s as
illustrated below.

POWER/TIMER

DUAL PIP

SINGLE PIP

SINGLE PIPSINGLE PIP

DUAL PIPDUAL PIP

To change between Single PIP and Dual PIP, repeatedly press the PIP button.
To swap the positions of cameras appearing in PIP (between the Main and Sub screen), hold
this button for 3 seconds. To exit PIP mode, press the QUAD button.

(2) SEQ : Used to sequence between all camera locations in full screen in sequential order with the

screen automatically switching. Press SEQ again to stop sequential viewing. Sequence
settings are programmable via the Menu, refer to page 9 for more details.

3. A-SEL / MENU - This button performs two functions:
(1) A-SEL: In Quad mode, you can select the channel with audio. Pressing this button automatically

changes the audio from channel to channel. An audio microphone symbol will appear in the corner
of a Quad screen to indicate audio is available on a particular channel.

(2) MENU: Holding this button for 3 seconds brings up the Main Menu. Please refer to page 8 For

more information on Menu options.

4. TALK - By pressing and holding this button the user has the ability to talk to a specific camera

location. This button must be pressed the entire time, while talking. To listen to the camera
location, release the Talk button.

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5. EVENT - Pressing this button brings up a list of up to 1000 Events, including Power Loss and Alarms. You

can scroll through Events using the and keys, and navigate between Pages of Events
using the and keys. Press Play / Enter to exit the Event list.

The following letters represent the different types of Events that you may find listed:

P : Shows the time when the POWER was turned ON
A : Shows the time when a PIR ALARM was triggered
M : Shows the time when Pixel-based MOTION detection was triggered
L : Shows when a Video LOSS from a Camera occurred
N : Starting time of storing data with Manual recording.
H : Time of problem occurring in HDD.

6. SEARCH - Pressing this button brings up the Search menu, which allows you to quickly find recordings.

For more information on Search options, please refer to page 13.

7. REC - Initiates manual recording.

8. PAUSE / STOP / FF / REW / PLAY
(1) PAUSE: This button serves 3 functions:

a) Press this button to pause video in playback.
b) Used to scroll Up in the Menu option screens..
c) Brings up the Pan/Tilt Zoom feature. For more information on Pan/Tilt Zoom, refer to page 15.

(2) STOP: This button serves 2 functions:

a) Press this button to stop in video playback.
b) Used to scroll Down in the Menu option screens.

(3) FF: This button serves 2 functions:

a) Begins high-speed forward playback during playback.
b) Used to scroll Right in the Menu option screens.

(4) REW: This button serves 2 functions:

a) Begins high-speed reverse playback during playback.
b) Used to scroll Left in the Menu option screens.

(5) PLAY: This button serves 2 functions:

a) Initiates video Playback. For more information on Playback, refer to page 14.
b) This button serves as the ENTER key in Menu mode.

9. REMOTE CONTROL SENSOR

10. POWER / KEY LOCK - This button serves two functions:

(1) POWER: Turns the mo nitor ON/OFF. A red LED indicator light turns ON whe n

the monitor is in Standby mode. Press the button to turn the power ON.

Note: The master power switch, which controls the monitor is located on the back of the unit.

Note: To provide longer life to the monitor, turn the Standby switch OFF when not in use.

The system will continue to record images even though no picture is showing.

(2) KEY LOCK: Holding this button for 3 seconds initiates Key Lock, which allows

you to “Lock” the buttons on the system. Locking disables the buttons and
prevents other people from using the system.

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11. MICROPHONE

12. QUAD – Pressing this button goes to Quad viewing mode.

13. CH1/CH2/CH3/CH4 - These buttons perform the following functions:

a) Displays a picture in Full Screen.
In Quad Screen mode: select a Channel button (1-4) and hold for 2-3 seconds in order to view that
Camera in Full Screen.

In Full Screen mode: press a channel button (1-4) to navigate between Full Screen viewing of channels.

b) Freezes a specific camera. You have the option to freeze images in Full or Quad screen mode.
In Quad Screen mode: press a channel button to freeze this channel in the Quad screen; press again
to unfreeze;
In Full Screen mode: press the current channel being viewed to freeze it; press again to unfreeze.

14. LED indicators - Represent status of operation.
(1) HDD : Blinks when HDD is being ac c essed (via recording or playback).
(2) HDD FULL : In case OVERWRITE menu is set up, LED does not blink in any case.

LED blinks if HDD is used below 1GB of storage space, and remains ON

when HDD is FULL.

(3) ALARM : LED will be ON when the ALARM or MOTION function is set to ON. When

the ALARM or MOTION function is detected, the LED will blink as an Alarm

is being triggered.

(4) PLAY : LED will be ON when playing data that has been stored into the HDD.
(5) REC : LED will be ON when recording data into the HDD.

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MAIN MENU CONTROL :

Enter the MENU screen by pressing the Menu button. Scroll through the 12 options by pressing the UP and
DOWN buttons. To enter a sub-menu, press the Enter button where the highlighted scroll bar is located. To exit
the Main Menu, scroll down to the Exit option and press the Enter button.

Note: In sub menu of the Main Menu, you can either exit the Menu mode entirely by sele cting Exit, or
you can return to the Main Menu by selecting Return.

[ MAIN MENU]
01 TIME / DATE SET
02 SEQUENCE SET
03 TITLE SET
04 ALARM SET
05 MOTION SET
06 SYSTEM SET (I)
07 SYSTEM SET (II)
08 HDD / REC SET
09 ALARM REC SET
10 SCHEDULE REC SET
11 MONITOR SET
12 EXIT

Note: The Menu is exited

automatically after 20 sec
of inactivity.

1. TIME / DATE SET - This submenu allows you to change the Time
and Date displayed on the monitor, and also
program the information you’d like to appear in
the On-Screen Display.

(i) DISP MON : Selecting [Y] enables on screen display of the date

& time.
Selecting [N] hides this information.

(ii) DISP REC : Selecting [Y] will allow the date & time information to

be recorded into tape.
Selecting [N] prevents the on-screen display from
being recorded.

(iii) TIME : Change the time (24 hour clock)
(iv) DATE : Change the date.
(v) DATE FORMAT : There are three formats to display th e da te :

MM-DD-YYYY : for U.S.A.
YYYY-MM-DD : for Asian countries.
DD-MM-YYYY : for European countries.

[TIME / DATE SET]
DISP MON : [Y]
DISP REC : [Y]
TIME : 14:35:23
DATE : 02/18/2003
DATE FORMAT: MM-DD-YY
RETURN : [ ]
EXIT : [ ]

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2. SEQUENCE SET - This submenu allows you to select how long
you’d like each channel to appear on-screen
before automatically switching to the next
channel in Sequence mode. The Dwell Time
is 0-59 seconds selectable for each of the 4
channels and for Quad mode.

[SEQUENCE SET]
QUAD : [03 SEC]
CH 1 : [03 SEC]
CH 2 : [03 SEC]
CH 3 : [03 SEC]

NOTE : Channels without a camera, a Video Loss, or a Dwell

Time of zero will be skipped in sequencing.

CH 4 : [03 SEC]
RETURN : [ ]
EXIT : [ ]

3. TITLE SET - This submenu allows you to change the title of each

[TITLE SET]

camera location (up to 8 characters), or remove the
titles from the on-screen display.

DISPLAY : [Y]
CH 1 : [CAMERA01]

(i) DISPLAY : Selecting [Y] will enable the camera titles to appear

in the on-screen display. Selecting [N] will remove
all titles from appearing in the on-screen display.

(ii) CH 1 - 4 : Change the titles of each individual camera.

CH 2 : [ C2 ]
CH 3 : [ C3 ]
CH 4 : [ C4 ]
RETURN : [ ]
EXIT : [ ]

4. ALARM SET - This submenu allows you to enable / disable the camera’s PIR Alarm function by channel.
The PIR motion sensor is not included with the 3 observation cameras, but it is available as an
accessory (model ACC1401).

Note: The dome camera does not have the PIR motion detection feature

(i) ALARM : Selecting [OFF] disables PIR motion detection from triggering any alarm. Selectin g [OSD] will

allow alarms to be triggered, and the letters “AL” will appear on the screen of the camera location where
the alarm is taking place. A third option, [OSD+BUZZER] will both display “AL” and emit a buzzer sound
in the event of an alarm.

(ii) CH 1-4 : Set the length of alarm time for each channel between 1~59 seconds. Additionally, you can

select the Alarm Input. The default setting is OFF - to activate the Alarm on a camera, change the
setting to N/O (Normally Open), N/C (Normally Close).

Note: Some alternative brand PIR motion sensors have a default setting of N.C (normally closed). In order

to activate the alarm on such a PIR motion sensor, change the setting to N.C

5. MOTION SET - This submenu allows you to enable / disable the Pixel-based Motion Detection function by
channel and set its Sensitivity level.

(i) MOTION : Selecting [OFF] disables the Pixel-based Motion Detection function. Selecting [OSD] will

allow motion to trigger alarms, and the letters “MD” will appear on the screen of the camera
location where the motion is taking place. A third option, [OSD+BUZZER] will display “MD”
and emit a buzzer sound in the event that motion is detected.

(ii) CHANNEL : Select which channels will have the Pixel Motion Sensing feature activated. The Sensitivity

level can be set to zero for a channel, which will disable the Motion Sensing ability for that
channel.

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(iii) SENSITIVITY : Select the level of the Motion Sensing’s sensitivity level by channel.

Level 05 is the highest sensitivity, Level 01 is the least sensitive.
Level 00 deactivates Motion Sensing.

(iv) AREA : Select the area of the screen where the Pixel Motion Sensing feature will be active.

The digits below represent the area on the screen where motion is detected.

[ 00 ] - Whole screen.
[ 01 ] - Top left side of screen.
[ 02 ] - Top right side of screen.
[ 03 ] - Bottom left side of screen.
[ 04 ] - Bottom right side of screen.
[ 05 ] - Center of the screen.

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6. SYSTEM SET ( l ) -This sub-menu allows you to configure various preferences on the system, related to

Monitor settings.

(i) KEY BUZZER: When set to [Y], the system will make a sound when a key is pressed on the remot e

control or on the main panel of the monitor.

(ii) LOSS BUZZER: When set to [Y], the system will make a sound when a camera becomes

disconnected.

(iii) QUAD LINE: Activates and deactivates the border line in Quad mode.
(iv) BLANK COLOR: Choose between blue, gray or black as the background screen color in

Menu Mode.

(v) SLAVE OUT : When set to [ACTUAL], the system will output what is shown on-screen to another monitor

connected via the Slave Output. When set to [QUAD], the slave monitor will display Quad
mode, regardless of what’s appearing on the screen of the DVR Combo.

(vi) TITLE/TIME: Change the location of on-screen display for Time/Date and camera titles. T/R/B/L

represent Top / Right / Bottom / Left respectively. Therefore, for example, the setting

“TR/BL” would display the Title in the Top-Right corner of the screen, and the Time in
the Bottom Left corner.

(vii) PAN/TILT(CH1) : Activates Pan/Tilt mode to become accessible. For more information on Pan/Tilt

mode, refer to page 15.

(viii) ALARM OUT : Select the Alarm Out setting, which is defaulted to NO (Normally Open) for triggering

external devices.

(ix) DEFAULT SET: Selecting [Y] resets all programmed settings back to the default factory settings

(except for the time & date).

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7. SYSTEM SET ( ll ) - This sub-menu allows you to configure various preferences on the system, related to
DVR settings.

(i) HDD INFO DISP: Sets the displ ay settings for information on the HDD status. This c an be displayed a s a

percentage of HDD space used, or amount of Bytes available, or the HDD information
display can be set to OFF.

(ii) RS232 BAUD RATE: Sets the speed at which the RS 232 input and the computer communicate. Baud

Rate, which is the rate of data transmission, can be set to: OFF, 2400, 4800, 9600,
or 19200. For more information on the RS232 feature, refer to Appendix #4.

(iii) PASSWORD: If you select [Y], you will need to input a password when you enter the Main Menu, and

[N] will allow you into the menu without a password.

(iv) PASSWORD SET: Changes your password for accessing the Menu. The password must be 4 digits.

Note: the default factory password is “0000”

8. HDD / REC SET - This submenu allows you to set the Record parameters for your Hard Disk Drive.

(i) REC QUALITY: Sets the quality level of recording. Available settings are: Normal, High and Best.

Note: Higher quality recording consumes more memory on your HDD.

(ii) REC SPEED: Allows you to set the Images Per Second for recording. Available IPS settings are: 1, 2,

4, 8, 15, 30 & 60. The speed of 60 IPS is also known as “Real Time”. 1 IPS is the slowest
Time Lapse speed; it will allow for the longest recording durations as it records less
information. Please refer to Appendix # 5 for the different recording times.

Note: Audio does not record at a speed lower than 8 IPS.

(iii) REC SELECT: Selects which channels will be recorded to the HDD.

Select [0] to enable recording on a camera channel
Select [x] to disable recording on a camera channel

(iv) HDD CLEAR ALL: Select [MASTER] to delete all the contents in your Master HDD, then press the

button and you will be asked “REALLY?”. Select [Y] to confirm the HDD Clear.

Note: If you have a SLAVE HDD connected as well and t h e HDD Slav e o p ti on

is set to [Y], then you may also choose to Clear the contents of your
Slave HDD.

(v) HDD OVERWRITE: Select [Y] to have the DVR automatically overwrite previously recorded video in the

event of the HDD b ecoming FULL. If you select “Y” it will display OVWR (Overwrite)
in the on-screen display. If you select “N”, the DVR will terminate recording once it

reaches its capacity.

Note: HDD Overwrite replaces the earliest recorded video with additional

video being recorded. When the HDD is Full and Overwrite is active,

the first piece of video that you recorded will be lost.

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(vi) HDD SLAVE: Select [Y] to enable th e system to check f or a Slave HDD upon st art up. E nabli ng HDD

SLAVE allows you to r ecord to and playbac k from the Slave HDD (The HDD yo u
connect to the IDE-SUB on the back of the monitor). For more information regarding
how the Slave HDD backs up the Master HDD, please refer to page14.

Note: After activating th e Slave HDD, you need to restart your system by turning

the Main Power Switch (located on the back of the monitor) OFF and then
ON again in order for the system to recognize the Slave HDD.

9. ALARM REC SET - This submenu allows you to configure the Recording parameters under the Alarm
condition.

(i) ALARM REC : This setting selects whether or not the DVR will record automatically when a Motion

Detection or a PIR alarm is triggered.

(ii) REC QUALITY : Selects the Recording Quality level for Alarm Recording (from Normal, High, or Best).
(iii) REC SPEED : Sets the speed of Alarm Recording from 60 / 30 / 15 / 08 / 04 / 02 / 01 IPS.
(iv) REC DURATION : Selects how long the DVR will automatically record after an alarm is triggered.

Available duration times are: [ 20SEC / 30SEC / 1MIN / 2MIN / 5MIN and CONTIN]
CONTIN refers to Continuous recording.

10. SCHEDULE REC SET - This Submenu allows you to
Schedule times in which you’re
programming the DVR to
record automatically.

(i) SCHEDULE REC : Select from the following types of

Scheduled recordings:

[DAILY] - Recording will be carried out according

to a specified time on a daily schedule. The

Date will be disregarded.
[OFF] - No schedule.
[ONCE] - Recording will be carried out one time,

according to the schedule.

(ii) N0-N7 - Select the Starting Time and Date for up to 7

SCHEDULE REC : [ OFF ]
N0 : _ _ / _ _ _ _ : _ _ -> _ _ / _ _ _ _ : _ _
N1 : _ _ / _ _ _ _ : _ _ -> _ _ / _ _ _ _ : _ _
N2 : _ _ / _ _ _ _ : _ _ -> _ _ / _ _ _ _ : _ _
N3 : _ _ / _ _ _ _ : _ _ -> _ _ / _ _ _ _ : _ _

N4 : _ _ / _ _ _ _ : _ _ -> _ _ / _ _ _ _ : _ _
N5 : _ _ / _ _ _ _ : _ _ -> _ _ / _ _ _ _ : _ _

N6 : _ _ / _ _ _ _ : _ _ -> _ _ / _ _ _ _ : _ _
N7 : _ _ / _ _ _ _ : _ _ -> _ _ / _ _ _ _ : _ _

RETURN : { J ]
EXIT : { J ]

[SCHEDULE REC SET ]

scheduled recordings, plus the End Time.

Note : When SCHEDULE REC is set up, the recording time should not be overlapped

from one scheduled recording to another. If it is overlapping this will result in a
loss in recorded activity and the schedule may be ignored.

To delete a scheduled recording, place the cursor on the selected time and press the key.

"CURRENT LINE DELETE? [Y] / [N]” is then displayed. If [Y] is selected, the selected schedule
is deleted.

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11. MONITOR SET - This submenu allows you to adjust the Picture settings of the monitor.
You can switch between Full or Quad screen views while adjusting the monitor settings by

pressing the and keys

(i) CONTRAST : Changes the contrast of the picture.
(ii) BRIGHT : Changes the brightness of the picture.
(iii) COLOR : Changes the color of the picture.
(iv) TINT : Changes the tint of the picture.
(v) SHARPNESS : Change the sharpness of the picture.

12. EXIT - Exits the MENU mode.

SEARCH :

The DVR allows you to easily find sections of recorded video using the Search feature.
Press the SEARCH button to a cces s the “PLAY BAC K SE ARCH S ET” menu.

[PLAYBACK SEARCH SET]

(1) LAST RECORD : Plays the most recent recording.
(2) FULL LIST : Shows a listing of all recorded video on the HDD, sorted by time.
(3) ALARM LIST : Shows a listing of all recorded video triggered by an Alarm.
(4) TIME SEARCH : Finds video recorded on a specific date and time that is entered.
(5) EXIT : Exits Search mode.

A listing of up to 1000 recordings can be stored in both the ALARM LIST and the FULL LIST. You can scroll
through Recordings using the and keys, and navigate between Pages of Recordings using the and
keys. To view a selected piece of video on the list, press the PLAY / Enter button on the highlighted recording.
The DVR will play that video. You can stop the video at any time by pressing the STOP button.

Note: When HDD SLAVE is set to “Y”, both the SLAVE and MASTER HDD’s are searchable.

You can nav igate between the Master HDD Search and the Slave HDD Search by pressing
the and keys.

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PLAYBACK OPTIONS

Upon pressing the PLAY button, one of the Playback Search menus will appear. These
Playback menus are the same as the Search options described on page 13. Whichever Search
option you last accessed will dictate which Playback menu that appears upon pressing PLAY.
For example, if the last Search optio n used was a Time Search, then pressing PLAY will bring
up the Playback Time Search. If the last Se arch option utilized was a Last Record, then
pressing play will simply play the most recent recording.

FAST REWIND AND FAST FORWARD

You can increase the speeds of Fast Forward and Rewind on the DVR.
While in PLAY mode, pressing the FF / REW button once initiates FF / REW at a speed of 2X.

Pressing the FF / REW button a second time increases the FF / REW speed to 4X.
Pressing the FF / REW button a third time increases the FF / REW speed to 8X….
The maximum FF / REW speed is 128X.

To terminate FF / REW, press the PLAY button, which will Pause the screen. You can then retry
FF / REW, or proceed to press PLAY again for standard Playback.

MULTIPLEXING FUNCTION IN PLAYBACK

Because of the Multiplexing function of the DVR, you can switch between individual channels
during playback and watch each one in Full-Screen. Press the Ch1-Ch4 buttons to view Full
Screen channels in Playback mode.

MASTER & SLAVE:

The Master HDD is the hard disk-drive in the cabinet accessible on the front of the monitor. On
the back of the monitor there is an IDE-SUB input for connecting another HDD to serve as a
backup to the Master HDD, providing extra storage space.

To connect a Slave HDD, you will need an External IDE drive with a built-in power supply.
Please contact the manufacturer or visit www.strategi cvista.com
how to obtain an accessory External HDD Bay with IDE connection.

Note that once you have connected a Slave HDD, it needs to be activated in the HDD SLAVE
option of the HDD / REC SET submenu (refer back to page 12 for further details).

Note: any HDD that you connect to the system must be Cleared.
When recording to the Master HDD becomes Full, the Slave HDD commences receiving the

earliest recorded data from the Master HDD. Therefore, data is not lost, as it gets transferred to
the Slave HDD. The most re c ent recordings are fo und on the Master HDD.

for more information regarding

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PAN / TILT ZOOM:

The monitor is equipped with a built-in Pan/Tilt Zoom feature, which is only available when used in
conjunction with a compatible Pan/Tilt Zoom Dome camera (model SG7380).

Please refer to www.strat e gicv ist a . com
The Pan/Tilt Zoom feature supports “Pelco D” protocol, and operates via the 6 Pin DIN connection on

Channel 1. To access and operate the PTZ feature, follow these instructions:

1) Connect the compatible Pan/Tilt Zoom Dome camera to Channel 1;

2) Go to the SYSTEM submenu and set the PAN/TILT(CH1) option to “Y”

3) You will see a contracted screen with a blue border. Use the Arrow keys to move sideways, and
ENTER, to select whether to MOVE, ZOOM, or FOCUS the camera. (note: Focusing is currently not
available on the SG7380 camera).

4) Enter the Pan/Tilt Zoom mode by holding the PAN/TILT key on the monitor for 3 seconds, or press
the Pan/Tilt button on the remote control;

5) If you have selected MOVE, you can use all four arrow keys to Pan and Tilt in all directions. If you
selected ZOOM or FOCUS, use the ▲▼arrow keys to Zoom / Focus IN / OUT.

6) Select and press the ENTER key on the EXIT option to escape the Pan/Tilt mode.

Note: The system automatically exits the Pan/Tilt mode after 20 seconds of inactivity.

Refer to the diagram below for an illustration of Pan/Tilt Zoom mode

for more information on the available accessories (sold separately).

[CH1 PAN/TILT MODE]

MOVE ZOOM FOCUS EXIT

Important Note: The dome camera that is included with this system, (model SC21CD5444UQ-A80) is not a

Pan/Tilt Dome Camera. This is a fixed lens dome camera and does not have the capability
listed above. An accessory, SG7380 Pan/Tilt Dome Camera can be purchased for this purpose.
Please refer to www.strategicvista.com for more details.

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CONTROL - BACK PANEL :

10 2 6 9 7 12

SLAVE
OUT

USB

OUTPUT

MONITOR
OUT

USB

+ -

VIDEO

POWER

MAIN S/W

CH1 CH3

CH4CH2

VIDEO INPUT

CH1 CH3

RS-232

SENSOR INPUT SENSOR

+ -

+ -

+ - + -

AUDIO INPUT

AC INPUT

AC100-240V,50/60Hz

CH2 CH4

1 23

4

AUDIO

11 1 3 4 5 8

1. BNC Camera Inputs - Channel 1-4 camera inputs (for cameras with BNC Video outputs)

2. 6 Pin DIN Camera Inpu ts - Channel 1-4 Camera inputs (for cameras with 6 Pin DIN camera outputs).

IDE-SUB

3. RCA Audio inputs - Channel 1-4 Audio inputs (for cameras with RCA Audio outputs)

4. Slave A/V Out - Audio/Video Out signal for transmitting to a Slave Monitor or VCR.

5. Monitor A/V Out - Audio/Video output to another monitor.

6. Alarm Function Terminals - These terminals are used to connect external motion sensors.

7. Sensor Output - These terminals are used to connect external Alarm Output devices, such as a

siren or security light.

8. IDE-SUB - This connector is used to connect an external Slave HDD.

9. RS-232C Terminal - Connects to the RS-232C terminal on your computer. For more information on

RS-232C communication, refer to Appendix #4.

10. MAIN POWER SWITCH - Used to turn the system ON or OFF.

11. AC INPUT – Connects to a Power Plug (AC100-240V, 50/60Hz).

12. USB Port – Connects to a PC using a USB cable

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REMOTE CONTROL:

Features of the Remote Control.
For more details on specific remote control features, refer to the Front Panel features.

FUNCTION DESCRIPTIONKEY

Turns Power to unit On/Off.
Brings up the Main MenuMENU

/ VOL

Allows user to select individual cameras1-4
Freezes the Channel 1 screenFRZ 1
Freezes the Channel 2 screenFRZ 2
Freezes the Channel 3 screenFRZ 3
Freezes the Channel 4 screenFRZ 4
Enters Pan/Tilt Zoom mode.PAN TILT
Selects the Audio channel in Quad modeAUDIO SEL
Locks the buttons on the keypad from functioningKEY LOCK
Initiates RecordingREC
UP / DOWN arrow keys, used in Menu mode.
LEFT / RIGHT arrow keys used in Menu mode.

Also control Volume decrease/increase.

Confirms selections in Menu modeENTER
Used to Freeze the current screenFRZ ALL

1

1

4

4

7

7

PAN/TILT

PAN/TILT

VOL

VOL

IN

IN

QUAD

QUAD

Z OOM

Z OOM

2

2

5

5

8

8

AUDI O

AUDI O

SEL

SEL

OUT

OUT

SEQ

SEQ

KEY L OC K

KEY L OC K

ENTER

ENTER

3

3

6

6

9

9

FAR

FAR

PI P

PI P

REC.

REC.

FOCUS

FOCUS

MENU

MENU

FRZ1

FRZ1

FRZ2

FRZ2

FRZ3

FRZ3

FRZ4

FRZ4

NEAR

NEAR

PI P-SUB

PI P-SUB

VOL

VOL

Rewinds video in Playback mode
Initiates video Playback mode and Pauses video
Stops video Playback

Fast Forwards video in Playback mode
Displays Quad screenQUAD

Initiates automatic channel scanSEQ
Displays either PIP or Dual PIP screenPIP
Changes the Subscreen in PIP modePIP-SUB
Brings up the Playback Search modeSEARCH
Brings up a listing of EventsEVENT
Turns the Alarm sound OFF.ALRS

R-SEARCH

R-SEARCH

SEARCH

P-SEARCH

P-SEARCH

EVENT

EVENT

AL RS

AL RS

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STANDARD WIRED CAMERA:

2

1

3

5

4

1. Camera Lens – Delivers high quality image by using a 1/4” CCD Image Sensor

2. Speaker – Delivers sound from the monitor to the camera

3. Camera Input – Connects cable to the monitor

4. Bracket – Metal bracket connects to camera for mounting to walls, ceilings or table

5. Microphone – Picks up sound around the camera

INSTALLATION

A. Camera Unit

Permanent installation using metal camera bracket

IMPORTANT NOTE:

Keep camera installed away from direct sunlight. Also avoid places where humidity
is high or unable to protect from rain. The mounting bracket must be attached to a structural
device such as wall stud or ceiling rafter using suitable fastener.

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DOME CAMERA:

2

1

4

3

1. Camera Lens – Delivers high quality image by using a 1/4” Color CCD Image Sensor

2. Plastic Bubble Housing - Smoked acrylic housing protects lens and provides an unobtrusive appearance

3. Camera Input – Connect cable to the back of the monitor

4. Microphone – Picks up sound around the camera

INSTALLATION

A. Camera Unit

Permanent installation using metal camera bracket

IMPORTANT NOTE:

Keep camera installed away from direct sunlight. Also avoid places where humidity
is high or unable to protect from rain. The mounting bracket must be attached to a structural
device such as wall stud or ceiling rafter using suitable fastener.

M3

1.) Connect the 65 ft Din cable (included with the dome
camera) to the wired lead of the dome camera

2.) Attach the adaptor plate on the ceiling or wall, using
the 3 screws provided (M3X20 screw).

3.) Twist the base of the dome camera on to the
adaptor plate on the ceiling or wall.

Note: Do not hold the clear plastic bubble or swivel

when you attach the dome to the adapter plate

4.) Connect the other end of the 65 ft cable to the
Camera input on the back of the monitor

5.) Connect power to the observation system

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CAMERA INSTALLATION :

POWER

MAIN S/W

AC INPUT

AC100-240V,50/60Hz

CH1 CH3

CH4CH2

VIDEO INPUT

CH1 CH3

CH2 CH4

RS-232

SENSOR INPUT SENSOR

+ -

+ -

+ - + -

AUDIO INPUT

1 23

4

SLAVE
OUT

MONITOR
OUT

USB

OUTPUT

+ -

VIDEO

AUDIO

USB

IDE-SUB

1. CAMERA 1- 4 INPUTS
Connect one end of the supplied 65 ft cable to the first wired camera, and
the other end to the camera 1 input on the back of the monitor. Connect
the other supplied cameras to Camera Input 2, 3 and 4

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TROUBLE SHOOTING:

If the system does not function properly, please check the following points.

SOLUTIONPROBLEM

MONITOR

WIRED

CAMERAS

Too dark or bright picture

Poor picture quality

Picture, but no control

NO POWER

NO VIDEO

Picture flickering or over
exposed

Readjust the CONTRAST or
BRIGHTNESS controls

Clean the camera lens. Readjust the
CONTRAST or BRIGHTNESS controls

Adjust the volumePicture but no sound
Reset the system by turning off the main

power and unplugging the system. Turn
the system on again after 30 seconds

Check the condition of the power sourceShrinking Picture
Make sure the AC Cord is connected

properly and the power switch is “ON”

Check the cable connected at
the Monitor, and at the camera
for any loose connection.

Make sure the camera is not facing any
direct light or sunlight

DVR

Slave HDD not readable

HDD not found

Recording stopped

Check the jumper PIN connection.
Activate the Slave HDD in the Menu option

HDD SLAVE.
Re-insert HDD as per Appendix #1.

Make sure that the HDD cartridge is
locked.

Remove the Key LockKeypad doesn’t work
The HDD is Full, and Overwrite is not

enabled

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TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS:

MONITOR

Picture Tube : 21” Color Quad Screen
Horizontal Resolution : 450 lines
Camera Capable : Up to 4
Camera Input : 4 Mini Din / 4 BNC
Input Signal : Composite 1 Vp-p (V:0.714Vp-p, Sync : 0.3Vp-p)
Power Consumption : 105Watts (Max.)
AC INPUT : 100 ~ 240 Volts 50 / 60 Hz
Weight : 57 Lbs. (26Kg)
Dimension : 19.7”(W) X 18.6”(W) X 18.2”(W)

STANDARD CAMERA

Image Device 1/4” CCD image sensor
Resolution 330 TV Lines
Shutter control Auto 1/60 - 1/100,000
Power requirement Powered from monitor via cable
Illumination 0.5 LUX @ F2.0
Operating Temperature -4°F – 122°F (-20°C to 50°C)
Weight: 12 oz (340 Grams)
Dimensions: 3” (W) x 3.6”(D) x 3.5”(H)

DOME CAMERA

Image Device 1/4” CCD Color image sensor
Resolution 350 TV Lines
Video Output 1.1 Vp-p at 75 ohms
Shutter control Auto 1/60 - 1/100,000
Power requirement Powered from monitor via cable
Illumination 1.0 lux
Lens 3.6 mm
Operating Temperature 14°F – 113°F (-10°C to +45°C)
Dimensions 5” (Diameter) x 3.5” (H)

DVR

Recording Time: 100 hour Real Time / 2250 hour recording

(with 80 GB HDD at Normal Video Quality)
Recording Speed : 60 Field / Sec.
HDD Capacity : 20GB(Min) ~ 300GB(Max.)
Recording Video Quality : Normal, High, Best
Recording Mode : Normal Rec, Alarm Rec, Schedule Rec
Playback : Normal Play Mode, 2X / 4X / 8X / 16X / 32X / 64X / 128X
Video Display : Normal Mode (Full / Quad), Sequential Mode, PIP Mode
Compression Rate: 5~20K Byte / Frame
View Resolution : 720 (H) X 480 (V)
Record Resolution : 640 (H) X 224 (V)
Display Frame : 30 Frames/sec
Recording Frame : Max.60 IPS
OS : Embedded RTOS

Because our products are subject to continuous improvement, SVII and its subsidiaries reserve the right to modify product
design and specifications without notice and without incurring any obligation. E&OE

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OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES

The following accessories are available to add to your existing system.

CABLE

Extends viewing length
from Camera to monitor.
Available In 65, 100 and
250 ft lengths

OBSERVATION CAMERAS

TIME LAPSE VCR

Used to record key events.
Select from a 40 hour real
time or 1280 Hour time lapse
VCR

AUTO PAN SPECIALTY CAMERAS

PAN/TILT ZOOM DOME

CAMERA

Equipped with a 3x Digital
Zoom and a motorized Pan /
Tilt of 320° horizontally and
90° vertically. Connects to
Channel 1 of the Observation
system.

Rotates camera up to 270°

Accessory PIR motion
sensor observation
system camera

SUNSHADE HOUSING

Protects observation
camera from the sun

Select from a wide
assortment of specialty
cameras (dome,
weatherproof, bullet,
waterproof, etc., to suit
individual needs

TO ORDER THESE ACCESSORY ITEMS OR FOR A COMPLETE LINE OF ACCESS ORIES

www.strategicvista.com

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APPENDIX #1 – INSTALLING the HDD

The HDD serves the same purpose in a DVR as a video cassette does in a VCR.
However, installing the HDD is a bit more complicated. Please follow the next steps
carefully in order to ensure proper installation.

The compartment located on the front panel of the DVR is the removable Cartridge Casing in which you
insert the HDD. The various parts of the Cartridge Casing are labeled for your reference.

1.

Remove the Cartridge Casing from the DVR

Lift the Handle and pull towards you. The Cartridge Casing will slide out of the DVR.

Cartridge Casing

1. Keyhole

2. LED indicator lights
(Power indicator & HDD Access indicator)

3. Handle

YOU MAY FIND THAT THE CARTRIDGE CASING IS LOCKED. IN THIS CASE, SKIP
AHEAD TO STEP 8 TO FIND INSTRUCTIONS ON UNLOCKING THE CABINET, THEN
RETURN TO STEP 2.

2.

Remove the Cover from the Cartridge Casing

a) Unclip the release latch with the word “OPEN” printed beside it by gently pushing on the latch.
b) Slide the cover off the Cartridge Casing.

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3.

Connect the HDD into the Cartridge Casing

Take the Hard Disk Drive and Connect the two cables from the back of the Cartridge Casing to the HDD.
The cables should be pushed in firmly, but not forcibly.

The 4 Pin connection is the DC Power cable, and the wider cable is the standard Hard
Drive IDE type connection.

4.

Secure the HDD in the Casing (optional)

Use screws and tighten them, positioning the HDD into place. This step is optional, but it is recommended.

5.

Slide the top Cover over the Cartridge Casing

Slide the Cover forward over the Cartridge Case. Ensure it is secured in place over the release latch.

6.

Reinsert the Cartridge Casing into the DVR

Fully insert the Cartridge Case into the DVR.

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7.

Lock the Cabinet

Lock the cabinet by turning the key clockwise.

A

(locked)

B

(unlocked)

If you need to unlock the cabinet, turn the key counter-clockwise from the position shown above.

IF YOU DO NOT LOCK THE CABINET, THE DVR SYSTEM WILL NOT FUNCTION
PROPERLY.

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APPENDIX #2 – CONNECTION TO A SLAVE
MONITOR & STANDARD VCR

POWER

MAIN S/W

AC INPUT

AC100-240V,50/60Hz

CH1 CH3

CH4CH2

VIDEO INPUT

CH1 CH3

CH2 CH4

RS-232

SENSOR INPUT SENSOR

+ -

+ -

+ - + -

AUDIO INPUT

1 23

4

SLAVE
OUT

MONITOR
OUT

USB

OUTPUT

+ -

VIDEO

AUDIO

USB

IDE-SUB

VCR

MONITOR

Connection to a Standard VCR

You may wish to record from the DVR Combo to a VHS cassette in order to back up video
and make it viewable for other parties.

To record the video signal from your monitor connect an RCA audio/video cable from the
Monitor Audio/Video output RCA jacks to the Audio/Video inputs on your VCR.

Connection to a Slave Monitor

To duplicate the signal from the master monitor to the slave monitor connect an RCA
audio/video cable from the Slave Audio/Video output on the monitor to the Audio/Video input
on your slave monitor.

Note: The maximum distance using RCA cable should not exceed 20 meters

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APPENDIX #3 – TYPICAL CONFIGURATION
FOR A COMPLETE SYSTEM

COMPUTER

SENSOR

HDD

POWER

MAIN S/W

AC INPUT

AC100-240V,50/60Hz

CAMERA

CH1 CH3

CH4CH2

VIDEO INPUT

CH1 CH3

CH2 CH4

RS-232

SENSOR INPUT SENSOR

+ -

+ -

+ - + -

AUDIO INPUT

1 23

4

SLAVE
OUT

MONITOR
OUT

USB

OUTPUT

+ -

VIDEO

AUDIO

USB

IDE-SUB

MONITOR

VCR

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APPENDIX #4 - RS232 Remote Protocol

The RS232 / Alarm input allows you to control the DVR system from your PC. In order to achieve this, you will require an RS232 COM
Port communication program installed on your PC. There are many of these software programs available on the internet, some of which
are free. Please contact the manufacturer SVC if you require this software, or visit www.strategicvista.com

Use an RS-232C cable to connect the DVR Combo to your computer.
The remote connection on the DVR uses 8 data bits, 1 start bit, and 1 stop bit. Below is an example of the data stream with the control
codes shown.

ACT – OxFF OxCO ID CODE STOP – Ox7F

The PC keyboard simulates the DVR keypad. For example, pressing “r” will make the DVR stop.
Note that the letters are case sensitive. Below is a list of corresponding keys, and their codes:

FUN CTION CODE ASCII FUNCTION CODE ASCII

CH1 0x31 1 ENTER 0x42 B
CH2 0x32 2 UP 0x43 C
CH3 0x33 3 DOWN 0x44 D
CH4 0x34 4 RIGHT 0x45 E

PIP_SUB 0x6D m LEFT 0x46 F

STOP 0x72 r CH1_FRZ 0x47 G
ALRS 0x68 h CH2_FRZ 0x48 H

REW 0x74 t CH3_FRZ 0x49 I

QUAD 0x35 5 CH4_FRZ 0x4A J

PIP 0x36 6 REC 0x6E n

SEQ 0x37 7 P-SEARCH 0x70 p

MENU 0x39 9 R-SEARCH 0x71 q

PAN/TILT 0x76 v KEYLOCK 0x75 u

POWER 0x57 W PLAY/PAUSE 0x41 A

AUDIO_SEL 0x58 x FF 0x73 s

EVENT 0X6F o

for more information.

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APPENDIX #5 – RECORDING TIME (in hours)

BASED ON 80G H.D.D

RATE

NORMALHIGHBESTQUALITY / FRAME

100 Hours70 Hours34 Hours60 IPS
140 Hours90 Hours58 Hours30 IPS

210 Hours144 Hours80 Hours15 IPS

406 Hours256 Hours160 Hours08 IPS

660 Hours408 Hours242 Hours04 IPS

1158 Hours768 Hours476 Hours02 IPS

2284 Hours1270 Hours930 Hours01 IPS

60 IPS is equal to 30 frames per second. 1 IPS is equal to 0.5 frames per second.

Note: Audio is not available at recording speeds lower than 8 IPS.

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APPENDIX #6 – RECORDING TIME (gigabytes per hour )

NORMALHIGHBESTQUALITY / FRAME

RATE

0.800GB/Hour1.12GB/Hour2.31GB/Hour60 IPS

0.571GB/Hour0.878GB/Hour1.35GB/Hour30 IPS

0.380GB/Hour0.555GB/Hour0.990GB/Hour15 IPS

0.197GB/Hour0.311GB/Hour0.499GB/Hour08 IPS

0.121GB/Hour0.196GB/Hour0.328GB/Hour04 IPS

0.069GB/Hour0.104GB/Hour0.168GB/Hour02 IPS

0.035GB/Hour0.063GB/Hour0.086GB/Hour01 IPS

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CARE AND MAINTENANCE:

Please follow these instructions to ensure proper care and maintenance
of this system

Keep your monitor and camera dry. If it gets wet, wipe it dry immediately.
Use and store your unit in normal temperature environment. Extreme

temperatures can shorten the life of the electronic devices.
Handle the monitor carefully. Dropping it can cause serious damage

to the unit.
Occasionally clean the unit with a damp cloth to keep it looking new.

Do not use harsh chemicals, cleaning solvents, or strong detergents
to clean the unit.

Keep the unit away from excessive dirt and dust. It can cause
premature wear of parts.

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