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INSTALLATION &
OPERATION MANUAL
Digital Video Recorder
SLD240
15540 Herriman Blvd. Noblesville, IN 46060, USA
Customer support: 1-800-774-0284 www.security-labs.com
Before trying to connect or operate this product, please read this manual completely
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SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
WARNING
Do not attempt to service this unit yourself as opening or removing covers may expose you to
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device,
ction
against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment. This
f not installed and used in
l interference to radio
cause harmful
interference in which case the user will be required to correct the interference at his own
All of the following safety and operating instructions should be carefully read before this unit is
operated to prevent harm or damage to the user and other persons.
CAUTION
INFORMATION
pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable prote
To reduce the risk of fire or electrical shock, do not expose this appliance to rain or moisture.
Do not block ventilation openings.
Do not place anything on top of the unit that might spill or fall into it.
dangerous voltages or other hazards. Please refer all servicing to qualified personnel.
Do not use liquid cleaners or aerosols for cleaning.
To prevent fire or electrical shock, do not overload wall outlets or extension cords.
This unit must be grounded to reduce the risk of electrical shock.
Danger of explosion if the Lithium battery (RTC Battery) is incorrectly replaced.
Replace only with the same or equivalent type recommended by the manufacturer.
Dispose of used batteries according to the battery manufacturer’s instructions.
equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy. I
accordance with the instruction manual, it may cause harmfu
communications. Operation of this equipment in a residential area can
expense.
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Table Of Contents
1. INTRODUCTION......................................................................................................................... 4
1.1 Overview ....................................................................................................................................4
1.2 Product Features........................................................................................................................4
2. DESCRIPTION OF THE FRONT/REAR VIEW ...................................................................... 5
2.1 Front View ..................................................................................................................................5
2.2 Rear View...................................................................................................................................7
2.3 ALARM In/Out ...........................................................................................................................8
3. INSTALLATION ........................................................................................................................... 9
3.1 Basic Connection.......................................................................................................................9
3.2 Hard Disk Drive Installation ...................................................................................................12
3.3 System Information..................................................................................................................13
3.4 Updating System Software .......................................................................................................14
4. BASIC OPERATIONS .............................................................................................................. 15
4.1 Configure Recording Settings..................................................................................................15
4.3 Playback Operations................................................................................................................21
4.4 Search Operations ....................................................................................................................23
4.5 Data Backup.............................................................................................................................26
4.6 Key Lock Operation.................................................................................................................29
5. MENU SETUP............................................................................................................................ 30
5.1 REC SETTING .........................................................................................................................31
5.2 ALARM SETTING....................................................................................................................32
5.3 CLOCK / TIMER......................................................................................................................35
5.4 COMMUNICATION ................................................................................................................36
5.5 DISK SETTING ........................................................................................................................39
5.6 SYSTEM ...................................................................................................................................40
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6. IDE HARD DISK INSTALLATION .......................................................................................... 43
6.1 Built-in Hard Disk ....................................................................................................................43
6.2 Mobile Rack .............................................................................................................................44
7. SYSTEM DEFAULT .................................................................................................................. 47
8. O.S.D MESSAGE ...................................................................................................................... 49
9. NETWORK CONFIGURATION............................................................................................... 50
9.1 Cable Connections ...................................................................................................................50
9.2 Configure Your DVR Network Settings....................................................................................53
9.3 TCP/IP Communication Software ............................................................................................54
9.4 TCP/IP Installation ..................................................................................................................56
9.5 TCP/IP Configuration Setting..................................................................................................57
9.6 Connection Testing...................................................................................................................58
10. INDEX TABLE.......................................................................................................................... 60
11. NETWORK VIEWER AND IMAGE VIEWER ...................................................................... 61
11.1 The Network Viewer ...............................................................................................................61
11.2 The Image Viewer...................................................................................................................69
11.3 Internet Browser Viewer.........................................................................................................70
12. RS-232 & RS-485 PROTOCOL............................................................................................ 71
12.1 Setup.......................................................................................................................................71
12.2 Communication Protocol.......................................................................................................72
13. COMPATIBLE MULTIPLEXER DRIVES............................................................................. 75
14. SPECIFICATIONS................................................................................................................... 76
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1. Introduction
1.1 Overview
The DVR, model SLD240, is a storage media of digital video images, which uses hard disk drives
instead of VCR tapes to store video. It enables you to enjoy the extreme flexibility of digital image
archiving instead of clumsy tape management, and it is compatible with most multiplexers on the
market. With a wide range of comprehensive features, such as playback picture-by-picture, quick
search by time and event, an Ethernet connection for remote viewing, the upgradeable software of the
system, the expandable capacity of the hard drive, and much more, the DVR makes your applications
far more flexible and effective than ever before. The DVR is going to prove to be the timely substitute
for the Time-lapse VCR.
1.2 Product Features
* Stores video in hard disk drives instead of VCR tapes.
* Maximum of 2 hard disk drive capability. (One removable)
* Hard disk drive hot-swapping capability.
* Pre-alarm image recording.
* Capable of working with various known multiplexers.
* Time-lapse and real-time recording.
* Refresh rate up to 60 FPS.
* Image quality selectable at 4 different levels for recording.
* Event/Timer/Alarm recording mode.
* Quick search by time, alarm, event, and recording list.
* Fast and slow playback of recorded video at various speeds.
* Single-picture playback.
* On-screen setup menu, title, and system timer.
* Password protection.
* Motion detection.
* Disk-full warning and operation status LEDs.
* RS-232 and RS-485 communication ports.
* Remote control via RS-232, RS-485, and Ethernet ports.
* Power interruption recovery.
* Operation-status record log.
* Distribution of live and recorded images through TCP/IP network environment.
* Audio function included.
* Built-in SD card slot for copying images to an SD card.
* Supports DHCP protocol.
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2. DESCRIPTION OF THE FRONT/REAR VIEW
2.1 Front View
Power
7
1 2
Monitor
16
Display
8
Setup
Search
10 11 1413 12
Enter
9
15
Play4Pause3Stop
19
18
A-rec T-recDISK
SD Card
5
17
Rec
6
Hard Disk Drive Compartment.
This compartment allows you to install a hard disk drive mostly for backup purposes. Make sure the
drive is well secured with the mounting screws in the mobile rack before you put the rack into the
20
21
22
compartment.
Hard Disk Compartment Lock:
The key lock secures a hard disk in place. Unlock the compartment before you remove the hard
disk rack from the slot while the DVR is still on. After the hard disk rack is placed back in the slot, it
must be locked to activate the hard disk drive.
PAUSE button:
During video playback, press this button to freeze the display. During the freeze, press this button
to display one frame/field of a picture at a time in the forward direction . (Button i lluminates green in
PAUSE mode.)
PLAY button:
Press to play back recorded video from the hard disk. (Button illuminates green in PLAY mode.)
STOP button:
Press to stop playing back video or recording video onto a hard disk. (Button illuminates green in
STOP mode.)
REC button:
Push to start recording video onto a hard disk while in the live display mode. (Button illuminates
red in REC mode.)
POWER button:
Press and hold this button for at least 3 secon ds to power off. Press again to activate the device.
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DISPLAY button:
Press to show the system operation status on the screen.
Setup button:
Press this to enter the setup menu. Press again to exit the setup mode.
Search button:
Press to enter the search mode to access recorded video.
Left / Right buttons:
Press these two buttons to highlight desired items in the menu setup mode. For Key Lock
operation, press and hold these two buttons simultaneously for at least 3 seconds; to disable
Key Lock, press these two buttons simultaneously again.
Up / Down buttons:
Press these two buttons to select the desired contents for programming in the setup menu mode.
Enter Button:
Press to enter a selected item and save the setting in the menu setup mode.
Monitor button:
Press to switch between a multiplexer-decoded video and the encoded video to be displayed
when connected with a multiplexer. When the button light is on, it indicates the unit is displaying
the decoded video. (The images are not multiplexing.) In this mode, the unit does not display the
OSD message of the unit on the screen. However, this does not affect the unit’s OSD message
which is recorded onto hard disk drives. When the button light is off, it indicates the unit is
displaying encoded video. (The images switch swiftly).
T-rec Indicator:
This indicator of the timer recording mode lights up to signal the scheduled record setting is on.
A-rec Indicator:
This indicator of the alarm recording mode lights up to signal the a larm record setting is on.
DISK Indicator:
This indicator shows the operation status of the unit’s hard disk drives. The green light indicates
the hard disk drive is storing or retrieving data. The red light signals the hard disk drive is filling up.
Th e orange light indicates the hard disk is retrieving at disk-full status.
Shuttle Ring:
The shuttle can be moved forward and backward for playback in either direction. Turn this
counterclockwise to play a recorded video in the reverse direction at faster or slower speeds
than the recorded speed. Turn this clockwise to play a recorded video in the forward direction at
faster or slower speeds than the recorded speed.
Jog Dial:
This dial can act in both a forward and a backward direction, as well as step by step. Turn this
counterclockwise to play a recorded video in the reverse direction. Turn this clockwise to play a
recorded video in the forward direction.
SD CARD Slot:
This is used for system software updating and archiving/ accessing critical images.
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2.2 Rear View
25 26 27 28 29 31
FROM MUX
VIDEO
MAIN MONITOR
TO
MUX'S VCR IN
OUT
IN
TO
MONITOR
AUDIO
OUT
IN
ETHERNET
10/100
RS-485
RS-232
ALARM
I/O
DC12V
32 33 34 35 37 38 36
VIDEO IN Connector: This BNC connector is used to connect the video output from a camera or a MUX
(multiplexer) to the DVR.
FROM MUX MAIN MONITOR Connector: This BNC connector is used to connect the live video output
from a MUX to the DVR.
AUDIO IN Connector: This connector is used to connect the audio output from a camera, a MUX, or
other audio device to the DVR.
ETHERNET 10/100 Connector: This is one standard RJ-45 connector for 10/100 Mbps Ethernet
networks.
RS-485 Port: The RS-485 communication ports function as connectors when two or more units are
connected in series to expand the storage capacity.
RS-232 Port: The RS-232 communication port functions as a connector to an external control device.
Please refer to for more details.
VIDEO OUT Connector: This connector provides the unit’s composite video signal to a MUX.
MONITOR Connector : This connector provides the unit’s composite video or a MUX’s live signal if
connected to a display device.
AUDIO OUT: This provides the unit’s audio signal to a speaker.
ALARM I/O: This is a 9-PIN D -SUB connector including SWITCH OUT, GROUND, ALARM OUT, DISK
FULL, RECORD IN, ALARM R ES ET, and ALARM IN for connecting with external devices. Please refer
to the next section (2.3) for details.
Plug Inlet: The inlet connects to an external power supply. Connect a 12 Vdc UL Listed Class 2 or ITE
LPS Power Supply.
Wire Catch: The wire catch secures the power cord and keeps it in place (so that it does not droop or
hang loosely).
Ground Screw: Screw used to ground the chassis.
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2.3 ALARM In/Out
SWITCH OUT
DISK FULL
ALARM RESET
ALARM OUT
RECORD IN GROUND
12345
6789
ALARM IN
NO CONNECTION NO CONNECTION
THIS FIGURE IS FROM THE REAR VIEW
1. GROUND: Ground Contact.
2. ALARM OUT (OUTPUT): This is an alarm output trigger. Connect this to external devices such
as buzzers or lights. (
3. DISK FULL (O UTPUT): This is a disk full output trigger. Connect this to external devices such
as buzzers or lights. (
4. ALARM RES ET (INPUT): This pin connects to an alarm -clear device for clearing an alarm.
(
5. REC ORD (INPUT): This pin connects to a record trigger device for starting a record.
(
6. SWITCH OUT (OUTPUT): This pin sends out timing signals (falling / negative) to a multiplexer
and connects to a multiplexer’s trigger terminal so the multiplexer can switch to use the same
recording speed as the DVR. (Refer to Section 4.1.1 for multiplexer configuration.)
7. NO CONNECTION
8. NO CONNECTION
9. ALARM IN (INPUT): This is an alarm input which can be programmed in the menu system to
Normally Open or Normally Closed. (
5V
0V(Active)
5V
0V(Active)
)
)
5V
0V(Active)
5V
0V(Active)
)
)
5V
0V(Active)
)
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3. INSTALLATION
Please follow the instructions and the diagrams below to set up the system.
3.1 Basic Connection
CONNECTING WITH A SINGLE CAMERA
Please set the MULTIPLEXER option to OFF on the REC SETTING page in the setup menu when
it is connected with a single camera. (Please refer to Section 5.1 MULTIPLEXER option)
Camera
FROM MUX
VIDEO
MAIN MONITOR
TO
MUX'S VCR IN
OUT
IN
TO
MONITOR
AUDIO
OUT
IN
ETHERNET
10/100
RS-485
RS-232
ALARM
I/O
DC12V
CONNECTING WITH A MULTIPLEXER
To match the multiplexer’s recording speed, please set the MULTIPLEXER option to ON in the REC
SETTING page in the setup menu when it is connected with a multiplexer. (Please refer to Section
5.1 MULTIPLEXER for the multiplexer option and Section 4.1.1 for configuration.)
CONNECTING WITH A QUAD
Please set the MULTIPLEXER option to OFF on the REC SETTING page in the setup menu when
it is connected with a quad. (Please refer to Section 5.1 MULTIPLEXER for the multiplexer option
and Section 4.1.1 for configuration.)
Monitor
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Trig In
Multiplexer
S -v id eo
IN
Audio
OUT
FROM MUX
VIDEO
TO
MUX'S VCR IN
MAIN MONITOR
IN
OUT
TO
MONITOR
AUDIO
IN
OUT
Monitor Speaker
ETHERNET
10/100
RS-485
ALARM
RS-232
PC
I/O
DC12V
GROUND
SWITCH OUT
6789
For more information on configuration, please refer to Section 4.1.1
Quad
IN
Audio
OUT
S -vi d eo
FROM MUX
VIDEO
MAIN MONITOR
TO
MUX'S VCR IN
TO
MONITOR
AUDIO
IN
OUT
IN
OUT
ETHERNET
10/100
RS-485
ALARM
RS-232
I/O
12345
PC
DC12V
Monitor Speaker
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ATTACHING AN EXTERNAL DEVICE TO THE DVR
Connect an alarm out, alarm input, or a peripheral device as shown in the diagram below.
FROM MUX
VIDEO
MAIN MONITOR
MUX'S VCR IN
AUDIO
IN
OUT
TO
MONITOR
IN
OUT
TO
RS-485
ETHERNET
10/100
RS-232
ALARM
I/O
DC12V
Alarm Reset
(Normally Open)
Lamp
12345
Ground
6789
Alarm in
(Normally Open)
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3.2 Hard Disk Drive Installation
The DVR is equipped with two compartments for hard disk drives. The unit usually comes with one hard
disk drive installed in the compartment HD1, which is default-configured as a master. If you need a
second hard disk drive, it should be installed in the compartment HD2 (Mobile). If there is only one
hard disk drive, and it is in the mobile compartment, please set the HD2 USAGE option to REC (Please
refer to Section 5.5) before proceeding to record. The jumper-settings arrangement of installed hard
disk drives for the system (Table 3.2 A. ) is shown in the tables below.
Table 3.2 A. The jumper settings of hard disk drives in the system
Location Jumper
IDE 1 Compartment HD 1 Master (Default)
IDE 2 Compartment HD 2 Master
Table 3.2 B. Compatible hard disk drives
Manufacturer Model Capacity Rotation
Western Digital
Seagate
Maxtor
NOTE: Hard disk drives not shown on this list have not been tested by the engineering team.
Alternate hard drives may work in this unit, but are not recommended unless instructed
by customer service. For an updated list of the recommended hard disk drives, please
contact customer service.
WD800AB 80GB 5400 RPM
WD1200AB 120GB 5400 RPM
WD800BB 80GB 7200 RPM
WD1200BB 120GB 7200 RPM
WD1800BB 180GB 7200 RPM
ST380020A/P 80GB 5400 RPM
ST340810A/P 40GB 5400 RPM
4A160J0-1A 160GB 5400 RPM
4R080L0-1 80GB 5400 RPM
6Y120L0-1 120GB 7200 RPM
6Y200P0-1A 200GB 7200 RPM
6Y250P0-1A 250GB 7200 RPM
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3.3 System Information
You can display system settings information as shown on Table 3.3 A below at any time by pressing the
Display button . In playback mode, the recorded video information is displayed. In the live or
recording mode, the Manual Recording information is displayed. However, when the DVR is displaying
a decoded image from a multiplexer, you must first switch the unit to the encoded image display (The
pictures are switching swiftly and the light of Monitor button is off) by pressing the Monitor button
. Each sequential press of the Display button displays a different message detailed in the
following example. By default, the unit displays time, date, and an indicating bar of hard disk capacity
status on a monitor as shown next.
Default display
(Capacity Used) (Capacity Remaining)
09- 05-2003 16:13:02
(Date) (System Time)
Press the Display button once; the DVR will display the following sample message plus the default
display. Press the Display button again; the unit will not display any OSD message. Press the
button one more time to return to the default display.
Table 3.3 A. Description of Table 3.3 A
(1+2: 59G): Total capacity of installed hard disk, 59 GB
(12.4 HR): Total 12.4 hour recording time available
1+ 2: 59G 12.4 HR
QUALITY: BEST NTSC
20 F/S
MUX : OFF 9K
HD P SIZE POS
1 Y 20 G 39.5% P
2 Y 39 G 0.0% R
IP : 192 . 168 . 1 . 90
( ): Timer record activated
( ): Alarm record activated
(QUALITY: BEST ): Record quality setting, BEST
(NTSC): NTSC system
(20 F/S): Record speed setting, 20 fields/sec
(MUX: OFF): Only connected to a single camera
( ): Audio function activated
( ): Indicate which HDD is activated
(9K): The image file size
(HD): Hard disk compartment
(P): Y Hard disk installed; . No hard disk installed
(SIZE 20G): The capacity of the installed hard disk
(POS): Percentage of system; R: Recording; P: Playback
(IP : 192 . 168 . 1 . 90): IP Setting of the Ethernet
communication
( ): External signal
( X): System Busy: Command not received
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3.4 Updating System Software
If the system software of the DVR needs to be upgraded, please take the following steps to safely
update it.
Important: Before carrying out the following procedures, please ensure the SD card is working
and the software system file on the SD card is intact.
1. Turn off the DVR.
2. Insert the SD card into the built-in SD slot on the front of the unit.
3. Press and hold the Up and Down buttons simultaneously, and then turn on the unit.
4. Keep holding down the buttons until the DVR sounds a tone and display the message “ XXXXXX
BYTES READ” Now the DVR is updating the system software, which will take approximately 90
seconds to process.
5. Restart the unit when the device sounds a tone twice and displays the message “ PLEASE RESTART”
The process is complete.
(If you have followed the procedures 1-5 and the unit is not able to power on, please check if the SD
card you are using is functioning and the file is intact. After this has been completed, start
procedures 1 - 5 over again.)
6. Verify the version of the system software. (Please refer to Section 5.6 VERSION option)
Power Display SetupSearch EnterMonitor Play Pause Stop
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Warning: Don’t interrupt the process while the unit is updating itself or insert an SD card that
contains no updated software. If these instructions are not followed, the system may
freeze.
A-rec T-recDISK
SD Card
Rec
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4. BASIC OPERATIONS
This section shows you how to operate and manage the DVR.
4.1 Configure Recording Settings
Recording Time settings (Recording Rate and Picture Quality Setting)
Recording time will vary depending on the image size, recording rate, and the capacity of th e hard disk
drives. Generally, the DVR comes with a built-in hard disk drive for continuous recording from one to four
weeks under most recording conditions. Table 4.1.2 shows the possible recording times based on an
80GB hard disk drive at certain refresh rates and the corresponding image quality. With one or more
hard disk drive(s) in operation, please calculate the necessary recording time using the table below. For
example, if the unit is set to record images with BEST quality at a 60 fps record rate, n ormally an 80GB
hard disk drive will be filled in 15 hours (See the gray area in the table). If a 240GB hard disk drive is in
use under the same refresh rate and picture quality, it will be filled in 45 hours (3 times the rate of an
80GB hard disk drive).
Set up the REC Time Mode when a multiplexer is connected
If a multiplexer is connected, for optimum image recording and playback, the record speed of the
multiplexer must be correctly adjusted to match the DVR and set the MULTIPLEXER option on the
setup menu to ON. This can be done by the method detailed below.
4.1.1 Multiplexer Setup
Connect the SW. OUT terminal in 9-PIN D-SUB connector on the rear panel of the DVR to the
multiplexer’s trigger contact. The DVR will provide the timing signal to the multiplexer.
Note: The DVR will only send out a timing signal while it is in RECORD mode.
In the multiplexer’s menu, set the recording mode to SYNC for recording in all DVR refresh rates except
60fps and 30fps. In SYNC mode, if the DVR changes the recor ding speed, the multiplexer will
automatically adjust the recording to match. Be sure to set your multiplexer’s timing signal to falling. If
you wish to record in 60fps or 30fps, put the multiplexer in real-time instead of SYNC. 60fps and 30fps
timing signals are constantly negative/falling.
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Table 4.1.2
MUX ON
Audio ON Possible Recording Time HDD=80GB ( hour )
BEST 26.8 44.4 95.8 208.5 380.6 598.5
Image
Quality
Refresh Rate (Field/Sec) 60 30 20 12 5.5 2.4 1.22 0.71 1/4 1/6 1/8
HIGH 33.4 55.3 118.8 255.7 459.6 708.9
STANDARD 44.4 73.2 156.1 330.5 580.0 869.5
BASIC 66.1 108.4 227.6 467.3 785.9 1124.0
MUX ON
Audio OFF
BEST 15.0 18.0 27.1 45.1 99.3 225.9 442.7 768.0 2177.7 3262.0 4346.4
Image
Quality
Refresh Rate (Field/Sec) 60 30 20 12 5.5 2.4 1.22 0.71 1/4 1/6 1/8
HIGH 18.0 22.5 33.8 56.4 124.2 282.3 553.4 960.1 2722.1 4077.6 5433.0
STANDARD 22.5 30.1 45.1 75.3 165.6 376.5 737.9 1280.1 3629.5 5436.8 7244.0
BASIC 30.1 45.1 67.7 112.9 248.4 564.7 1106.9 1920.2 5444.3 8155.2 10866.1
Possible Recording Time HDD=80GB ( hour )
MUX OFF
Audio ON Possible Recording Time HDD=80GB ( hour )
BEST 35.6 53.1 104.2 216.2 387.2 603.9
Image
Quality
Refresh Rate (Field/Sec) 60 30 **20 **12 **5.5 2.4 1.22 0.71 1/4 1/6 1/8
HIGH 44.4 66.1 129.0 264.9 467.3 715.1
STANDARD 58.9 87.4 169.4 342.1 589.3 876.4
BASIC 87.4 129.0 246.4 482.7 797.3 1131.7
MUX OFF
Audio OFF Possible Recording Time HDD=80GB ( hour )
BEST 15.0 18.0 36.1 54.2 108.4 234.9 451.8 777.1 2186.7 3271.1 4355.4
Image
Quality
Refresh Rate (Field/Sec) 60 30 **20 **12 **5.5 2.4 1.22 0.71 1/4 1/6 1/8
HIGH 18.0 22.5 45.1 67.7 135.5 293.6 564.7 971.3 2733.4 4088.9 5444.3
STANDARD 22.5 30.1 60.2 90.3 180.7 391.5 753.0 1295.1 3644.6 5451.8 7259.1
BASIC 30.1 45.1 90.3 135.5 271.0 587.3 1129.5 1942.7 5466.9 8177.8 10888.6
NOTE: Recording times on the tables above are estimated.
NOTE: No audio function available at refresh rates: 60 fields/sec, 30 fields/sec, 1/4
fields/sec, or 1/8 fields/sec.
** : For MUX Off Mode, recording rate 20F/S would actually be 15 F/S, 12F/S would be
10 F/S, and 5.5 F/S would be 5F/S.
(This adjustment is to avoid image shaking during playback at the same speed.)
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4.2 Record ing Operations
This section details the way to record video onto hard disk drives. Before continuing with the record
function, please configure the recording settings properly to your needs.
4.2.1 Manual Recording
When the DVR is in live display mode, take the following steps to start recording:
(1) In live display, press the REC button to record video onto a hard disk drive with the
corresponding programmed recording settings . The monitor should display a flashing REC
message and the REC button will light up indicating the DVR is in the recording status.
(2) Press the STOP button to stop recording any time.
(3) To access the most recent video, press the PLAY button or refer to Section 4.4 for more details.
4.2.2 Timer Recording
Timer recording provides two periods of time each day in a weekly table which programs the DVR to
turn on and off at specified times. This way the DVR will start and stop recording according to the
programmed schedule. Please take the following steps to program the scheduled recording.
(1) Press the Setup button to enter the MAIN MENU.
(2) Select the CLOCK / TIMER and p ress the Enter button to enter the CLOCK / TIMER page.
(3) Select the TIMER followed by SET .
(4) Press the Enter button to enter the REC SCHEDULE table.
(5) You can set by using the “<” button and the “>” button to locate the specific
(6) After scheduling is completed, press the Enter button and set OK to save the setting or
(7) To activate the programmed recording schedule, set the REC ENABLE to ON . As the
(8) Press the STOP button during the scheduled recording to stop it at any time. If you wish to
day/hour/minute and use the “^” button and the “v” button to set the day/hour/minute.
a. You can also set by using the Shuttle Ring and the Jog Dial. is the equal of the “<”
button , is the equal of the “>” button , is the equal of the “^” button, and
is the equal of the “v” button .
b. The time is displayed in a 24-hour clock format.
select CANCEL to leave the page without saving the settings.
scheduled recording is on, the red indicator of the Timer Record will be on as well. To
deactivate it, set to OFF.
continue the scheduled recording, press the REC button to proceed.
NOTE: You can proceed to start the scheduled recording from the current time if it is in the
scheduled interlude as soon as setting is completed, and you exit the menu.
NOTE: If you activate the recording function before the scheduled recording, the unit will record
as shown in the diagram below and keep those images in different files.
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START END START END
W: 00
03:00 06:00 08:00 12:00 14:00
Start Manual
Recording
RECORD
ALARM
CLOCK / TIMER
COMMUNICATION
DISK
SYSTEM
GOTO CLOCK / TIMER PAGE
CLOCK : SET
REC ENABLE : OFF
TIMER : SET
SET REC SCHEDULE
MAIN MENU
CLOCK / TIMER
MAIN PAGE
Timer Manual Timer Manual
MAIN MENU
RECORD
ALARM
CLOCK / TIMER
COMMUNICATION
DISK
SYSTEM
GOTO CLOCK / TIMER PAGE
CLOCK / TIMER
CLOCK : SET
REC ENABLE : OFF
TIMER : SET
MAIN PAGE
TIMER REC ENABLE
START END START END
S : 00:00-00:00 00:00-00:00
M: 00:00-00:00 00:00-00:00
T : 00:00-00:00 00:00-00:00
T : 00:00-00:00 00:00-00:00
F : 00:00-00:00 00:00-00:00
S : 00:00-00:00 00:00-00:00
OK CANCEL
REC SCHEDULE
:00-00:00 00:00-00:00
TO MOVE TO CHANGE
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4.2.3 Alarm Recording
?
Take the following steps to activate the programmed alarm recording. For ALM OPERATION, REC
RATE, REC QUALITY, AUDIO , ALM TYPE, ALM DURATION, and PRE-ALARM settings , please
refer to Section 5.2 for more details.
(1) Press the Setup button to enter the MAIN MENU.
(2) Select ALARM and press the Enter button to enter the ALARM SETTING.
(3) Set the desired REC RATE, REC QUALITY, ALM TYPE, and ALM DURATION for use. If audio
is required, set AUDIO to ON. If pre-alarm recording is required, set PRE-ALARM to ON.
(4) To activate the alarm recording, set ALM OPERATION to ON. To deactivate it, set ALM
OPERATION to OFF.
RECORD
ALARM
CLOCK / TIMER
COMMUNICATION
DISK
SYSTEM
GOTO ALARM PAGE
MAIN MENU
ALARM SETTING
ALM OPERATION : OFF
REC RATE : 20F/S
REC QUALITY : BEST
AUDIO : OFF
ALM TYPE : NO
ALM DURATION : 0 SEC
PRE- ALARM : OFF
MOTION SETTING
MAIN PAGE
ALARM REC ENABLE
(5) To activate the motion alarm recording, select MOTION SETTING and press the Enter button
to enter the MOTION SETTING PAGE. Set MOTION ENABLE TO ON, and set the sensitivity
level that will trigger motion alarm recording. (1 is most sensitive; 5 is least sensitive).
ALARM SETTING
ALM OPERATION : OFF
REC RATE : 20F/S
REC QUALITY : BEST
AUDIO : OFF
ALM TYPE : NO
ALM DURATION : 0 SEC
PRE- ALARM : OFF
MOTION SETTING
MAIN PAGE
ALARM REC ENABLE
MOTION SETTING
MOTION ENABLE : ON
SENSITIVITY : 3
MAIN PAGE
SET MOTION DETECTION
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4.2.4 Externally triggered Recording
1
Alarm
Normal
By connecting the RECORD IN of ALARM I/O on the rear panel of the DVR, you can
activate/deactivate the recording function of a DVR. The file will be kept with a prefixed “R”. Please
refer to Section 2.3 for more details.
NOTE: The status of recording operations when an alarm takes place are shown in the
diagrams below .
Manual or Externally
Triggered Recording
Alarm Takes Place
Actual Recording
Speed
2
3
Timer Recording
Alarm Takes Place
Actual Recording
Speed
Timer Recording
Alarm Takes Place
Actual Recording
Speed
Normal Alarm Normal
Normal Alarm Normal
Normal Alarm
4
Timer Recording
Alarm Takes Place
Actual Recording
Speed
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4.3 Playback Operations
This section shows you how to operate the fast, slow, and single picture playback functions, and details
how the unit is to playback a file in a different operation status. Please refer to the following paragraphs
specifying the relevant details. When playing a file, the monitor should display a flashing PLAY message
and the PLAY button will light up indicating that the DVR is in the playback status.
Operation Status
A. From REC Mode to Playback Mode
(In live mode, directly press the PLAY button to play a latest recorded video)
In recording mode, press the stop button. Press play to play back the video just recorded.
B. Search to Play Back a Particular Recorded Video
For this type of playback, refer to Section 4.4.
C. Play Back from the Oldest Data
Press and hold the stop button for 3 seconds. The “Stop” indicator will appear on the top right side of the
screen. To play the oldest video, press PLAY.
4.3.1 Fast Forward/Reverse
There are 7 speeds available for playback: 1x, 2x, 4x, 8x, 16x, 30x and 100x
While playing back recorded video at recorded speed:
Forward: Turn the Shuttle dial clockwise to view the recorded video in the forward direction at a
speed faster than the recorded speed. Each subsequent turn of the shuttle clockwise increases
the forward rate, as 2x, 4x, 8x, 16x, 30x and 100x.
Reverse: Turn the Shuttle dial counterclockwise to view the recor ded video in the reverse direction
at a speed faster than the recorded speed. Each subsequent turn of the shuttle to the
counterclockwise increases the reverse rate , as -1x, -2x, -4x, -8x, -16x, -30x and -100x.
Normal: Release the Shuttle dial to return to the normal speed of playback.
* You can also operate by using “<” button and “>” button .
NOTE: When playing a recorded video through a multiplexer at 60 F/S or 30F/S, the playback
speed is half of the recorded speed.
NOTE: The playback speed will be displayed on the screen. However, when playing a recorded
video from a multiplexer, the playback speed will only display in encoding (multiplexing)
mode. Press the Monitor button to switch between decoding and encoding modes.
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4.3.2 Slow Forward/Reverse
There are 4 speeds available for a slow playback: 1/2, 1/4, 1/8, 1/16. While playing back recorded video
at the recorded speed:
(1) Press the PAUSE button for the slow playback mode.
(2) Forward: Turn the Shuttle dial clockwise to view the recorded video in the forward direction
at a speed slower than the recorded speed. Each subsequent turn of the shuttle to the right
increases the forward rate, as 1/2, 1/4, 1/8, and 1/16.
(3) Reverse: Turn the Shuttle dial counterclockwise to view the recorded video in the reverse
direction at a speed slower than the recorded speed. Each subsequent turn of the shuttle to the
left increases the reverse rate, as -1/2, -1/4, -1/8, and -1/16.
(4) Normal: Release the Shuttle dial and then press the PLAY button to return to the
normal speed of playback.
* You can also operate by using “<” button and “>” button .
4.3.3 Play Back Picture-by-Picture
While playing back recorded video at the recorded speed:
(1) Press the PAUSE button for the picture-by-picture mode.
(2) There are two ways, by PAUSE button or by JOG, available to play in the picture-by-picture
mode, but the PAUSE button can only function in a forward direction; the other, JOG dial
, can act in both a forward and a backward direction, as well as picture-by-picture.
By PAUSE button :
Press the PAUSE button to display one frame/field of a picture at a time in the
forward direction. (When playing back video recorded by a multiplexer, each
sequential press of the PAUSE button will display each camera in sequence.)
By JOG dial :
Turn the JOG dial clockwise to display one frame/field of a picture at a time in the
forward direction. Turn the JOG dial counterclockwise to display one frame/field of a
picture at a time in the backward direction.
(3) Press the PLAY button to return to the normal speed of playback.
4.3.4 Play Back Recorded Video from an HDD in the Mobile Rack
To play back a recorded video from HD 2, take the following steps:
(1) Press the Setup button to enter the setup menu.
(2) Select DISK and press the Enter button to enter the DISK SETTING page.
(3) Set the HD2 USAGE to REC and then exit the setup menu.
(4) Use the search function to access desired recorded video. For specific operation details please
refer to Section 4.4 (Search Operations ).
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4.4 Search Operations
This section shows you how to access recorded video.
4.4.1 Full List Search
Take the following steps to proceed with the full-list search function.
(1) Press the Search button to enter the search mode.
(2) Select the FULL LIST and press the Enter button to access the complete list of recorded
video.
(3) Highlight the specific recorded video you wish to view and press the Enter button to display
the selected video.
(Key Operation: Press the “^” and “v” buttons, to select a video; press the “<”
and “>” buttons, to flip over a page.)
SEARCH
FULL LIST
ALARM LIST
TIME SEARCH
THUMBNAIL
SD CARD
HD 1
1 11-11-02 12:20:23 10.1M
A 2 11-18-02 13:30:16 2.34M
3 12-02-03 14:20:25 2.05M
4 01-02-03 17:20:46 5.32M
R 5 02-14-03 16:11:55 24. 2M
T 6 02-17-03 13:30:22 36. 6M
7 02-20-03 18:33:54 6.41M
8 02-27-03 19:21:12 92. 3M
NOTE: T: Timer recording; R: External trigger recording; A: Alarm recording.
NOTE: The maximum number of lists, for a respective HDD, is 3,000.
4.4.2 Alarm list Search
Take the following steps to proceed with the alarm list search function.
(1) Press the Search button to enter the search mode.
(2) Select the ALARM LIST and press the Enter button to access the complete list of
alarm-event recorded video.
(3) Highlight the specific recorded video and press the Enter button to display the selected video.
(Key Operation: Press the “^” and “v” buttons, to select a video; press the “<” and
“>” buttons, to flip over a page.)
SEARCH
HD 1
A 1 11-18-02 13:22:16 16. 3M
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4.4.3 TIME Search
Take the following steps to proceed with the time-list search function.
(1) Press the Search button to enter the search mode.
(2) Select the TIME SEARCH and press the Enter button to access the time-setting page.
(3) Set the time period you wish to search for the recorded video.
(4) Press the Enter button to start searching and displaying the concerned image.
(5) If no video is found, please return to the time-setting page and repeat steps (3) and (4) again for
another search.
SEARCH
FULL LIST
ALARM LIST
TIME SEARCH
THUMBNAIL
SD CARD
TIME SEARCH
MM DD YEAR HH MM
11 / 17 / 2002 00 : 00
4.4.4 THUMBNAIL Search
Take the following steps to proceed with the time list search function.
(1) Press the Search button to enter the search mode.
(2) Select the THUMBNAIL and press the Enter button to access the thumbnail page.
(3) Set the date you wish to search for the recorded video.
(4) Press the Enter button to start searching and displaying the specific images.
a. You can set by us ing the “<” button , the “>” button , the “^” button and the “v”
button to move eye focus .
b. You can also set by using the Shuttle Ring and the Jog Dial to move eye focus . is the
equal of the “<” button , is the equal of the “>” button , is the equal of the “^”
button and is the equal of the “v” button .
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(5) There are 5 levels of recording range modes to choose from: 1 Hour, 10 Minutes, 1 Minute, 10
Seconds and 1 Second. Select the specific field and press the Enter button to enter the next
level. If you want to return to the previous level, please press the Setup button.
(6) Once you reach the critical point at any level, the user can start playback by just clicking the
PLAY button .
SEARCH
FULL LIST
ALARM LIST
TIME SEARCH
THUMBNAIL
SD CARD
THUMBNAIL
MM DD YEAR
03 / 13 / 2003
4.4.5 SD CARD Search
Take the following steps to proceed with the time-list search function.
(1) Insert an SD Card into the SD card slot on the front of the unit.
(2) Press the Search button to enter the search mode.
(3) Select the SD CARD and press the Enter button to access the complete list of JPG files.
(4) Highlight the specific JPG file and press the Enter button to display the image.
(5) If you need another, please return to the SD card JPG file list page and repeat steps (3) and (4)
again for another search.
SEARCH
FULL LIST
ALARM LIST
TIME SEARCH
THUMBNAIL
SD CARD
SD CARD JPG FILE
F0000.JPG
F0001.JPG
F0002.JPG
F0003.JPG
F0004.JPG
F0005.JPG
NOTE: If you would like to delete a JPG file in the SD card, please return to SD CARD JPG FILE list
page and highlight the specific JPG file and press the Setup button and then select the
“Ye s” to delete the image.
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4.5 Data Backup
4.5.1 Mobile Rack HD Backup Operations
There are three ways available to duplicate the recorded video from HD 1 (Fixed HD) to HD 2 (Mobile
Rack HD). Please take the following steps to proceed.
Set HD 2 to BACKUP first. Take the following steps.
?? Press the Setup button to enter the setup mode and select the DISK.
?? Highlight DISK and press the Enter button to enter the DISK SETTING page.
??
Then set HD 2 USAGE to BACKUP.
MAIN MENU
RECORD
ALARM
CLOCK / TIMER
COMMUNICATION
DISK
SYSTEM
GOTO DISK PAGE
(1) FULL: Duplicate all the recorded video from HD1 to HD2.
?? Stay on the DISK SETTING page.
?? Use the “^” and “v” buttons, and , to highlight BACKUP , select FULL, then press
the Enter button to proceed.
MAIN MENU
RECORD
ALARM
CLOCK / TIMER
COMMUNICATION
DISK
SYSTEM
GOTO DISK PAGE
DISK SETTING
REFORMAT
HD 2 USAGE---------- REC
BACKUP BACKUP
MAIN PAGE
SET HD2 USAGE
DISK SETTING
REFORMAT
HD2 USAGE
BACKUP----------------FULL
ALARM
SELECT
MAIN PAGE
BACKUP ALL TO HD2
(2) ALARM: Duplicate all the alarm-event recorded video from HD 1 to HD2.
?? Stay on the DISK SETTING page.
?? Use the “^” and “v” buttons, and , to highlight BACKUP ; select ALARM, then
press the Enter button to proceed.
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MAIN MENU
GOTO DISK PAGE
RECORD
ALARM
CLOCK / TIMER
COMMUNICATION
DISK
SYSTEM
(3) SELECT: Duplicate a particular recorded video from HD1 to HD2.
?? Stay on the DISK SETTING page.
?? Use the “^” and “v” buttons, and , to highlight BACKUP, select SELECT and then
press the Enter button to list all the recorded video.
?? Press the “^” and “v” buttons, and , to select the desired clip and press the
Search button to mark it.
After completing the selection, press the Enter button to proceed.
DISK SETTING
REFORMAT
HD2 USAGE
BACKUP----------------FULL
ALARM
SELECT
MAIN PAGE
BACKUP ALARM TO HD2
MAIN MENU
RECORD
ALARM
CLOCK / TIMER
COMMUNICATION
DISK
SYSTEM
GO TO DISK PAGE
HD1
A 1 2001-02-01 12:20
2 2001-02-01 03:30 +
A 3 2001-03-02 04:20 +
4 2001-04-01 13:30
NOTE: If the capacity of HD 2 is not sufficient to store all selected video, a warning message
“HD2 SPACE NOT ENOUGH” will be displayed on the screen. Please, insert a larger
capacity of hard disk drive and start the process all over again.
DISK SETTING
REFORMAT
HD2 USAGE
BACKUP----------------FULL
ALARM
SELECT
MAIN PAGE
BACKUP PART TO HD2
TOTAL: 41 M
READY TO GO
OK CANCEL
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4.5.2 Security Digital Card (SD Card) Backup Operations
The SD card slot on the front of the unit has three functions as shown below:
1. Archive Single image Clips into SD Card
Please take the following steps to archive a specific image on an SD card.
1. Insert an SD Card into the SD card slot on the front of the unit.
2. Start playing back the recorded video. (When playing back recorded video made by a multiplexer, you
must get into the multiplexing mode and display picture by picture in order to select the desired image
for archiving. Press the Monitor button to get into the multiplexing mode so that the light of the
Monitor button is off and the pictures are switching swiftly)
3. Press the PAUSE button to freeze the desired pictures.
4. Press the Enter button to save the image in the SD Card.
5. The quantity of pictures that can be stored depends on the SD card capacity. You can have the saved
images printed out in any computer. The image is stored in the JPEG compressed format. If more
than one clip is stored in a SD card, file names will be assigned in sequence as shown below.
SAVE TO J0000.JPG
SAVE TO J0001.JPG
…
SAVE TO J000N.JPG
2. Backup the System setting info into SD Card.
The DVR offers a quick setup method by using an SD card. If a user wants to set many DVR
devices with the same settings, the DVR can save all of the settings in the SD card, then transfer it to
another DVR.
Save all settings onto the SD card:
??Insert an SD card into the SD card slot.
??Press the S etup button to enter the setup mode and select the SYSTEM .
??Highlight SYSTEM and press the Enter button to enter the SYSTEM SETTING page.
??Set SD SETUP to SAVE. Then the system setting info will auto save into SD card.
Transfer the system settings info from one the DVR to another:
??Insert the SD card which has stored the system settings info into the DVR.
??Press the S etup button to enter the setup mode and select the SYSTEM .
??Highlight SYSTEM and press the Enter button to enter the SYSTEM SETTING page.
??Then set SD SETUP to LOAD.
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MAIN MENU
SYSTEM
RECORD
ALARM
CLOCK / TIMER
COMMUNICATION
DISK
SYSTEM
GOTO SYSTEM SETTING
OPERATION LOG : ENTER
MENU BACKGND : 2
BUZZER : ON
PASSWORD : SET
SETUP PWD : OFF
DEFAULT : LOAD
SD SETUP : SAVE
VERSION : ENTER
MAIN PAGE
VIEW OPERATION LOG
3. Updating System Software (Please refer to Section 3.4 for more details.)
4.6 Key Lock Operation
The Key lock operation protects the unit against unauthorized use by disabling the entire front panel
controls. Simultaneously press these two Left and Right buttons (as shown below ) for at least
3 seconds to lock the unit; to release the Key Lock, simultaneously press these two buttons again.
A-rec T-recDISK
SD Card
Power Display SetupSearch EnterMonitor Play Pause Stop
11 14
Rec
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5. MENU SETUP
There are 6 categories for operation settings in the setup menu system as shown below. The following sections
will instruct you step by step to configure the operation settings and state each menu’s purpose and options.
Press the Setup button to access the setup menu. Once inside the menu system, the on-screen menu
allows you to set up the key features of the unit. The functions of various buttons within the menu-setup mode
are described in the paragraphs below.
KEY FUNCTIONS
MAIN MENU
RECORD
ALARM
CLOCK / TIMER
COMMUNICATION
DISK
SYSTEM
Setup button :
Press to enter the setup menu. Press again to exit the setup mode.
“^” “v” buttons and :
Press to select the desired item or entry for setting.
“<” “>” buttons and :
Press to highlight the desired option or to select the context for setting.
Enter button :
Press to enter the selected item and to save the setting.
Shuttle Ring :
Turn to highlight the desired option or to select the context for setting.
Jog Dial :
Turn to select the desired item or entry for setting.
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5.1 REC SETTING
This page allows you to set the recording rate and recording quality, and enables you to continue
recording when the disk is full.
MAIN MENU
RECORD
ALARM
CLOCK / TIMER
COMMUNICATION
DISK
SYSTEM
GOTO REC PAGE
REC RATE:
This option is for adjusting the number of pictures recorded per second onto a storage disk. The
recording rate controls the frequency at which the number of video pictures can be recorded.
? There are 11 different recording rates you can select from: 60F/S (60 Fields Per Second),
30F/S, 20F/S, 12F/S, 5 .5F/S, 2.4F/S, 1.22F/S, 0.71F/S, 1 F/4S, 1F/6S, 1F/8S.
Please refer to the table in Section 4.1.2 for details on recording times.
REC SETTING
REC RATE : 20 F/S
REC QUALITY : BEST
DISK FULL : REWRITE
AUDIO : OFF
MULTIPLEXER : ON
MAIN PAGE
SET REC RATE
REC QUALITY:
This option determines the image quality to be recorded. The DVR stores images in the
compressed format and allows the image quality to be altered by the image size. There are 4 levels
of image quality you can select from: BEST, HIGH, STANDARD, and BASIC. Selecting the BEST
image for use provides higher-resolution recorded images, and normally takes up more storage
space than a HIGH, STANDARD or BASIC image does.
DISK FULL:
This option determines the way to utilize storage media in case of a full disk.
REWRITE: When the hard disk is full, the device continues recording by displacing the old data.
STOP: When the hard disk is full, the device will stop recording.
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AUDIO:
This option determines the way to record sound if necessary.
ON: Enables AUDIO recording.
OFF: Disables AUDIO recording.
NOTE: Audio function can only be activated in the following refresh rates: 20, 12, 5.5, 2.4,
1.22, 0.71 fields/sec
MULTIPLEXER:
For optimum image recording, please set this option to ON when the DVR is connected to a
multiplexer for use. Set this option to OFF when it is only connected to a single camera or Quad
processor.
Note: For multiplexer (MUX) setup, refer to Section 4.1.1
5.2 ALARM SETTING
This menu allows users to program the configuration of alarm recording only when an alarm input is
activated. The device will record as long as the alarm input is activated.
MAIN MENU
RECORD
ALARM
CLOCK / TIMER
COMMUNICATION
DISK
SYSTEM
GOTO ALARM PAGE
ALARM SETTING
ALM OPERATION : OFF
REC RATE : 20F/S
REC QUALITY : BEST
AUDIO : OFF
ALM TYPE : NO
ALM DURATION : 0 SEC
PRE- ALARM : OFF
MOTION SETTING
MAIN PAGE
ALARM REC ENABLE
ALM OPERATION:
This option determines whether to activate/deactivate the alarm recording when it detects an alarm input.
ON: The device activates the alarm recording when it detects an alarm input.
OFF: The device ignores the alarm signal when it detects an alarm input.
REC RATE:
This option is for the purpose of adjusting the number of pictures recorded per second onto a hard disk
when an alarm input is activated. There are 5 different record speeds you can select from: 60F/S (60
fields per second), 30F/S, 20F/S, 12 F/S, and REMAIN. If you select REMAIN for use, the device will
record images at the same speed as set on the REC page.
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REC QUALITY:
deactivated
Alarm recording
deactivated
Alarm recording
This option determines the image quality to be recorded when an alarm input occurs. There are 4 levels
of image quality to choose from : BEST, HIGH, STANDARD, and BASIC. The table below shows the level
of image quality with the corresponding compression ratio and image size.
Image Quality
Best High Standard Basic
Compression Ratio
Image Size 48KB 32KB 21KB 16KB
AUDIO :
This option determines the way to record sound if necessary.
ON: Enables AUDIO recording.
OFF: Disables AUDIO recording.
NOTE: Audio function can only be activated in the following refresh rates: 20, 12, 5.5, 2.4, 1.22,
0.71 fields/sec
ALM TYPE:
This option allows users to set a type of alarm input corresponding to the sensor signal in use.
NO: Normally Open. This is to be used with the type of alarm sensor whose contact remains open in
normal conditions and closes in activation.
NC: N ormally Closed. This is to be used with the type of alarm sensor whose contact remains closed
in normal conditions and opens in activation.
ALM DURATION:
This option allows users to set alarms for a certain duration. You can select one of the six following
options: 0 SEC, 30SEC, 1 MIN, 5 MIN, 10 MIN, and NON-STOP.
Duration
Setting
Duration
Non-Stop
Alarm
activated
Alarm
Duration
Alarm
activated
Alarm
Reset
NOTE: Recording may be interrupted at the time of Alarm-in or Alarm-out.
LIVE images may be interrupted at the time of Alarm-out.
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PRE- ALARM:
This option allows for images prior to alarm trigger to be recorded on the hard disk drive. When an alarm
is triggered, the device will record the images prior to the alarm for 5 seconds. (20 fields/sec)
ON: Enables this function.
OFF: Disables this function.
NOTE: If the device is already under recording mode before alarm occurs, the pre-alarm recording
will not take effect.
MOTION SETTING:
The motion detection function is convenient for people without an alarm trigger input, but also can used
with an alarm trigger input at the same time. If this function is enabled, the object movement would trigger
the alarm recording just like the outside trigger signal, such as a door switch. Before using the motion
detection function, please turn the ENABLE option as ON, a nd set the SENSITIVITY (1 ~ 5) to a suitable
value.
NOTE: The MOTION ENABLE option can not be activated when the MULTIPLEXER option ( in
REC SETTING page ) is set to ON. The motion detection feature is for single camera use
only.
MOTION ENABLE : ON
SENSITIVITY : 3
REGION : SET
MAIN PAGE
ENABLE MOTION DETECTION
MOTION SETTING
MOTION ENABLE:
This option enables / disables the motion detection.
ON: Enables the motion detection.
OFF: Disables the s motion detection.
SENSITIVITY:
This option allows users to set the motion sensitivity.
SET MOTION REGION
( 30 , 30 ) – ( 90 , 70 )
1 is the most sensitive setting. 5 is the least sensitive setting.
REGION
This option allows users to set the motion region.
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5.3 CLOCK / TIMER
18:00
The DVR provides a weekly table, consisting of two periods of time each day for scheduled
recording. This option allows you to set the time each day that the DVR will start and stop
recording.
CLOCK:
This entry allows users to set the system time.
RECORD
ALARM
CLOCK / TIMER
COMMUNICATION
DISK
SYSTEM
GOTO TIMER PAGE
NOTE: Clock data is retained for about 3 months after the 15-hour power supply
MAIN MENU
CLOCK / TIMER
CLOCK : SET
REC ENABLE : OFF
TIMER : SET
MAIN PAGE
TIMER REC ENABLE
is used up (Power On mode).
REC ENABLE:
This option enables/disables the programmed scheduled recording.
ON: Enables the scheduled recording.
OFF: Disables the scheduled recording.
TIMER:
This entry allows users to program the time each day that the DVR will start and stop
recording. There are two time periods each day available for scheduling. The time is
displayed in a 24-hour clock format. If there is a time overlapping showing between two
continual time period settings, the device will automatically combine the two time-period
settings into one combined time-period setting.
REC SCHEDULE
START END START END
S :06:00-16:00 12:00-
REC SCHEDULE
START END START END
S :06:00-18:00 00:00-00:00
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MAIN MENU
5.4 COMMUNICATION
This option allows you to configure the status of the RS-232 port and the Ethernet
communications settings. (Please refer to Section 12 for advanced RS-232 and RS-485 settings.)
RECORD
ALARM
CLOCK / TIMER
COMMUNICATION
DISK
SYSTEM
GOTO COMM PAGE
COMM ID:
Communication ID for RS232 and RS485 communication. After the DVR receives an RS232 or
RS485 command, it checks if the <Dest ID> within the code is the same as the COMM ID, in
which case the particular command can be accepted.
Note: Protocol Commands can be found in Section 12.
RS-232:
The RS-232 communication port can be either in an importing or exporting mode according to
your applications.
COMM SETTING
COMM ID : 01
RS232 : ON
RS485 : ON
NET ENABLE : OFF
NET DHCP : OFF
NET IP : SET
FTP SETTING
MAIN PAGE
SET RS232 / RS485 ID
ON: Enables the RS-232 communication port. When you wish the unit to be controlled by
an external device, please select this entry for use.
OFF: Disables the RS-232 communication port.
Note: RS -232 advanced protocol commands can be found in Section 12.
RS-485:
The RS-485 communication port can be either in an importing or exporting mode according to
your applications.
ON: Enables the RS-485 communication port. When you wish the unit to be controlled by
an external device, please select this entry for use.
OFF: Disables the RS-485 communication port.
Note: RS -485 advanced protocol commands can be found in Section 12.
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NET ENABLE:
This option selects either enable or disable for the Ethernet communication port.
OFF: Disables it.
ON: Enables it.
NET DHCP:
This option selects enable or disable for the DHCP communication function.
OFF: Disables it.
ON: Enables it.
NOTE: If provided with a DHCP server, the DVR can get an IP address automatically by
setting this option to ON.
NET IP:
This option is used to configure the Ethernet communication settings. This is required for the
purpose of making a network connection (Refer to Section 9). Please consult with a qualified MIS
professional to configure it.
IP: XXX .XXX.XXX .XXX
MASK: XXX .XXX.XXX .XXX
GATEWAY: XXX.XXX .XXX.XXX
FTP SETTING:
This entry allows users to set the FTP (File Transfer Protocol). With an active FTP account, a
user would be able to send still frames from the DVR in intervals to a folder saved inside their
FTP account for later remote viewing.
COMM SETTING
COMM ID : 01
RS232 : ON
RS485 : ON
NET ENABLE : OFF
NET DHCP : OFF
NET IP : SET
FTP SETTING
MAIN PAGE
NAS FTP RECORDING
ENABLE:
This option is to select enable or disable for the FTP function.
FTP SETTING
ENABLE : OFF
REC MODE : ALARM REC
REC RATE : 1 F / 1 S
ACCOUNT : SET
MAIN PAGE
SET FTP ON / OFF
ON: Enables it.
OFF: Disables it.
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REC MODE:
This option determines the recording mode to be recorded when the FTP function occurs.
There are 2 levels of recording mode to choose: ALARM REC and ALL REC .
ALARM REC : Only to capture the alarm -event recorded video.
ALL REC : To capture all the recorded video.
REC RATE:
This option determines the recording rate when the FTP function occurs. There are 4 levels of
recording rates to choose from: 1 F / 1 S, 1 F / 10 S, 1 F / 30 S and 1 F / 60 S .
ACCOUNT:
This option is used to configure the FTP account settings. This is required for the purpose of
making an FTP connection. Please consult with a qualified MIS professional to configure it.
FTP ACCOUNT
FTP IP : 192.168.001.128
USER : [ dvr ]
PASSWORD : [ 00000000 ]
PATH : [ /dvrvideo ]
FTP IP : Every FTP server has to own an IP address to be identified on the network.
Input the IP address of the FTP server.
USER : Input the FTP user name (Login Name).
PASSWORD : Input the FTP password (Password).
PATH : Input the upload path while doing the FTP.
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5.5 DISK SETTING
MAIN MENU
RECORD
ALARM
CLOCK / TIMER
COMMUNICATION
DISK
SYSTEM
GOTO DISK PAGE
REFORMAT : HD 1 2
HD 2 USAGE : REC
HD BACKUP : FULL
MAIN PAGE
DISK REFORMAT/CLEAR
DISK SETTING
REFORMAT:
This option allows you to clear out all the data in the hard disk drive. You will be required to enter
the pre-set password before proceeding with clearing out the data. Enter the standard password
“9999” if you don’t set your individual password. To set your individual password, please refer to
Section 5.6
HD 1 2: Clears out all the data stored in HD 1 and HD 2.
BACKUP HD: Clears out all the data stored in HD 2, which is set to backup purpose only.
(This function can only proceed when the HD 2 USAGE option is set to BACKUP.)
HD2 USAGE:
This option determines the way to utilize the hard disk drive in the mobile compartment.
BACKUP: Used for data backup only, which will not be part of regular recording hard disk
drive.
REC: Used as a regular recording hard disk drive.
NOTE: If you wish to play back a recorded video from HD2, this option must be set to REC.
For more details, please refer to Section 4.3.4.
BACKUP:
This function allows you to duplicate data from HD 1 to HD 2. Please set HD 2 as BACKUP first.
(For operation details, please refer to Section 4.5.1)
FULL: Duplicates all the recorded video from HD1 to HD2.
ALARM: Duplicates all the alarm-event recorded video from HD 1 to HD2
SELECT: Duplicates a particular recorded video from HD1 to HD2.
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SYSTEM
5.6 SYSTEM
This page is used for accessing the history of the operation status, setting the password,
resuming factory default, and determining the menu display background.
MAIN MENU
RECORD
ALARM
CLOCK / TIMER
COMMUNICATION
DISK
SYSTEM
GOTO SYSTEM SETTING
OPERATION LOG:
This log shows the history of the operation status in chronological order. What the following
entries represent is detailed below.
ON: Powers up the device.
OFF: Powers off the device.
REC: Starts recording.
STOP: Ceases recording.
PLAY: Shows recorded video.
V-IN: Video input is connected.
V-LOSS: Video loss occurs.
P-LOSS: Power interruption occurs.
A-IN: Detects an alarm input.
OPERATION LOG : ENTER
MENU BACKGND : 2
BUZZER : ON
PASSWORD : SET
SETUP PWD : OFF
DEFAULT : LOAD
SD SETUP : SAVE
VERSION : ENTER
MAIN PAGE
VIEW OPERATION LOG
05/15/03 18:19:32 ON
05/15/03 18:19:32 OFF
05/15/03 18:19:32 REC
05/15/03 18:19:32 STOP
05/15/03 18:19:32 PLAY
05/15/03 18:19:32 V-IN
05/15/03 18:19:32 V-LOSS
05/15/03 18:19:32 P-LOSS
LOCK: Disables the entire front panel controls .
UNLOCK: Releases the key lock.
UPDATE: Updates system software.
Note: The log keeps an operation history on a revolving basis because of a limit of 3,000
records. When the log is full, the newly registered record of an operation will replace
the existing records from the oldest one.
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MENU BACKGND:
There are 3 levels of background color transparency you can choose from : level 1 is totally
transparent, level 3 is opaque, and level 2 is between level 1 and 3. The background color is
used in the setup menu and search function.
BUZZER:
This option determines the embedded buzzer sounding a tone to signal the following
situations. A tone lasts about two seconds long.
ON: Enables buzzer.
OFF: Disables buzzer.
Situation
Alarm occurs
Video loss occurs
Disk is full
Load factory default
Buzzer set to ON
Enable/disable key lock function
Power on /off mobile rack HDD
Backup operation complete
Timer activate/deactivate
Recording switching between HDD
PASSWORD:
This option allows you to set a password to prevent any unauthorized re-formatting of the
hard disk drives or use by a network viewer. The standard password is “9999”.
OLD PASSWORD: Enter the pre-set password (or the standard password if this is the
initial setting) to access the password setting system.
NEW PASSWORD: Enter a 4-digit-number password of your choosing which will replace
the pre-set password (or the standard password “9999”).
Important: Do not forget the password you create as the process can not be
reversed without the proper password. Write down your password
and save it in a secure location, if necessary.
SETUP PWD:
When this option is on, the user must clear the password check before entering the setup
menu.
ON: Enables it.
OFF: Disables it.
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DEFAULT:
This option allows you to reload the factory default settings. Please do note that the password
can not be changed in the factory default setting.
SD SETUP :
The DVR offers a quick setup method by using a n SD card. If the user wants to set up many
of the same devices with the same settings, they can save all settings to an SD card and load
the settings into each device.
SAVE: Save s all settings to the SD card.
LOAD: Loads all settings to the SD card.
VERSION:
This item is in the setup menu to reveal network MAC, BIOS version, and software version,
and the last updated version date.
MAC : 00 : 0c : 0c : 00 : 00 : 07
BIOS : 1.03
SW : 0.01
DATE : Mar 10 2003
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6. IDE Hard Disk Installation
the mounting screws on
Carefully lift the mobile rack to a vertical
Unscrew the secured screws to detach
Set the jumper of your hard disk driver.
The way to set the jumper of the drive
varies between manufacturers; please
refer to the instructions on the driver to
Usually, the unit comes with one hard disk drive installed in compartment HD 1, which is
default-configured as a master. The jumper settings configuration of the installed hard disk drives for
the unit and compatible drives which can be used with this unit are listed in the table below. To install
two hard disk drives in compartment HD 1 and HD 2, please use the following steps.
The jumper settings of hard disk drives for the system
Location Jumper
IDE 1 Compartment HD 1 Master
IDE 2 Compartment HD 2 Master
6.1 Built-in Hard Disk
1.
2.
4.
3.
5.
1. Unscrew all of
the mobile rack of the unit and detach it.
2.
position.
3.
the hard disk rack.
4.
set the jumpers in the master position.
5. Place the hard disk in the rack.
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6.
the interface connector and the
power connector to the drive. Please
pin power
6. Secure the driver in the rack using two
mounting screws in both the
side-mounting holes. Please don’t
tighten the screws too much, otherwise
that may damage the driver.
7.
10.
Place the mobile rack back onto the device and screw it in.
8.
6.2 Mobile Rack
7. Screw the rack into the device,
screwing in all the four screws.
8. Attach
note the red lining of the IDE cable
must be facing the 4connector.
1. Make sure that the key is unlocked.
2. Pull the active-handle outward to remove the carrier body away from
the mobile rack.
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3. Slide the top cover backward and remove.
4. Set the jumper of your hard disk driver. The way to set the jumper of
the drive varies between manufacturers; please refer to the instructions
on the driver to set the jumpers in the master position.
5. Attach the interface connector and the power connector to the drive.
Please note the red lining of the IDE cable must be facing the 4-pin
power connector.
6. Place the HDD inside mobile rack. Use four of the provided screws.
7. Place the top cover back to the carrier body by sliding forward to
secure.
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8. Slide the carrier body back into the mobile rack.
9. Push the carrier body further into the mobile rack until fully inserted.
10. Push the active-handle inward.
11. Lock the Key.
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7. System Default
MAIN MENU
RECORD
ALARM
CLOCK / TIMER
COMMUNICATION
DISK
SYSTEM
GOTO REC PAGE
MAIN MENU
RECORD
ALARM
CLOCK / TIMER
COMMUNICATION
DISK
SYSTEM
GOTO ALARM PAGE
REC SETTING
REC RATE : 20 F/S
REC QUALITY : BEST
DISK FULL : REWRITE
AUDIO : OFF
MULTIPLEXER : ON
MAIN PAGE
SET REC RATE
ALARM SETTING
ALM OPERATION : OFF
REC RATE : 20F/S
REC QUALITY : BEST
AUDIO : OFF
ALM TYPE : NO
ALM DURATION : 0 SEC
PRE- ALARM : OFF
MOTION SETTING
MAIN PAGE
ALARM REC ENABLE
MAIN MENU
RECORD
ALARM
CLOCK / TIMER
COMMUNICATION
DISK
SYSTEM
GOTO CLOCK / TIMER PAGE
CLOCK / TIMER
CLOCK : SET
REC ENABLE : OFF
TIMER : SET
MAIN PAGE
TIMER REC ENABLE
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MAIN MENU
SYSTEM
RECORD
ALARM
CLOCK / TIMER
COMMUNICATION
DISK
SYSTEM
GOTO COMM PAGE
RECORD
ALARM
CLOCK / TIMER
COMMUNICATION
DISK
SYSTEM
GOTO DISK PAGE
MAIN MENU
COMM SETTING
COMM ID : 01
RS232 : ON
RS 485 : ON
NET ENABLE : OFF
NET DHCP : OFF
NET IP : SET
FTP SETTING
MAIN PAGE
SET RS232 / RS485 ID
DISK SETTING
REFORMAT : HD 1 2
HD 2 USAGE : REC
BACKUP : FULL
MAIN PAGE
DISK REFORMAT/CLEAR
MAIN MENU
RECORD
ALARM
CLOCK / TIMER
COMMUNICATION
DISK
SYSTEM
GOTO SYSTEM SETTING
OPERATION LOG : ENTER
MENU BACKGND : 2
BUZZER : ON
PASSWORD : SET
SETUP PWD : OFF
DEFAULT : LOAD
SD SETUP : SAVE
VERSION : ENTER
MAIN PAGE
VIEW OPERATION LOG
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8. O.S.D Message
STOP
Hard disks are full; this happens only when the DISK FULL
or uses the SEARCH
r the software has
SD
The system finds data in installed HDs cannot be used
There is a hard disk error during recording, where n is the
When the user tries to clear a disk that was not attached in
No. O.S.D Message Meanings
1 NO DISK No hard disk detected after power acti vated
2 BATTERY LOW Suggest change of battery and reset the system time
3 LOADING System Boot up
4 VIDEO LOSS Video loss
5 VIDEO IN Video input source
6 KEY LOCKED Key lock function is on
7 KEY UNLOCKED Key lock function is off
8 n1 OF n2 ITEMS PROGRESS n3 %
9 BACKUP COMPLETE Backup complete
10 HD2 SPACE NOT ENOUGH HD2 has not enough space for backup
11 NO ENTRY FOR BACKUP No backup is possible.
12 BACKUP INCOMPLETE
13 NOT FOUND The system cannot find a video in the Search function.
14 END Playback of recorded video has reached the end point
BACKUP n1/n2 NOW
Backup incomplete, since the user has pressed the
button to stop it
15 DISK FULL
16 EMPTY
17 SET TO NTSC, PLS RESTART System has to be set to NTSC, please reboot
18 SOFTWARE UPDATE Software update
19 PLEASE RESTART
20 NO DISK
21 DATA NOT CONTINUOUS
22 DISK ATTACHED HD2 has been attached.
23 DISK REMOVED HD2 has been removed.
24 FAN STOPPED The chassis fan has stopped for over 30 seconds.
25 HDn ERROR AT xxxxx
26 NOT PRESENT
27 SAVE TO DISK Start saving to the JPEG file.
28 SAVE TO Fnnn. JPG Save to Fnnn. JPG (where nnn= 0..999)
29 SAVE OK Save to the JEPG is ok.
item in the setup menu is set to STOP.
The user presses the PLAY button
function, but no video can be played.
The system should be rebooted afte
been updated
The user has pressed the Save key without putting in a
card, or there is a disk error.
contiguously. Suggest you remove HD2 from the system.
hard disk number and xxxxx is the hexadecimal location.
the setup menu.
30 SD CARD WRITE PROTECT An SD card is write-protected; or there is an error
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9. Network Configuration
9.1 Cable Connections
Please follow the instructions below to connect your DVR to a computer or a network and to choose a
proper RJ-45 cable configuration for connections.
Physical specification of RJ-45 cable for Ethernet
Wire Type Cat. 5
Connector Type RJ-45
Max. Cable Length 30 m
Hub Wiring Configuration Straight Through
PC Wiring Configuration Cross Over
9.1.1 Connect to a computer
Use this option to control and view the DVR from a nearby computer. Connect a crossover
LAN cable from the DVR’s ETHERNET port directly to the jack on a computer’s LAN card.
FROM MUX
VIDEO
MAIN MONITOR
MUX'S VCR IN
AUDIO
IN
OUT
OUT
TO
TO
MONITOR
RS-485
IN
ETHERNET
10/100
RJ-45
RS-232
ALARM
I/O
CROSSOVER CABLE
DC12V
NOTE: In order for the DVR to communicate with the computer, determine the internal IP
address of the computer. This can be done in a couple of ways depending on your operating
system.
Windows XP users:
1. Click the START menu and click on CONTROL PANEL, open the NETWORK
CONNECTIONS page.
2. Click on the Local Area Connection icon.
3. Click on the SUPPORT tab inside the Local Area Connection window.
4. An automatic private address should have been created. Take note of the IP address.
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All other Windows systems:
1. Open the START menu and click on the RUN tab.
2. In the RUN menu, type “winipcfg”.
3. The resulting window should display the IP address of your system. Please take note
of this address.
Setting the DVR
1. On the DVR, press the SETUP button and select the COMMUNICATION tab.
2. In COMMUNICATION, select NET IP, then SET.
3. In the NET SETTING window, enter the IP address you identified on your computer in
the step above for all numbers except the last 3 digits. You may assign these last 3
digits for any number between 001 and 255 (xxx.xxx.xxx.001 to xxx.xxx.xxx.255) but
may not be identical to the last 3 digits of your computer’s IP address. It is not
necessary to change the MASK or GATEWAY settings.
4. Press enter to save these changes.
To view the DVR from your computer, refer to Section 11.1 or 11.3.
9.1.2 Connect to a LAN Hub (INTRANET)
FROM MUX
VIDEO
MAIN MONITOR
MUX'S VCR IN
AUDIO
IN
OUT
TO
TO
MONITOR
RS-485
IN
ETHERNET
10/100
OUT
RJ-45
RS-232
ALARM
I/O
DC12V
NOTE: When connecting to a LAN, each connected DVR must be assigned a unique IP,
which must be in the same class type as your network address. IP addresses are
written as four sets of numbers separated by periods; for example, 192.168.0.1
Therefore, if the connected network is identified as Class C, for example , the first
three sets of numbers of the DVR IP address must be the same as the network
address. If the connected network is identified as Class B, the first two sets of
numbers of the DVR IP address must be the same as the network address. If you
have any questions regarding these settings, please contact a qualified MIS
professional or your ISP.
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RJ-45 PIN configuration for LAN Hub
RJ-45 socket
PIN NO. PIN Assignment
1. TX +
2. TX -
3. RX +
4. Not Connected
5. Not Connected
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
6. RX -
7. Not Connected
8. Not Connected
9.1.3 Connect to WAN (INTERNET)
This feature is used to connect your DVR to the internet for remote access.
The RJ-45 PIN configuration for connecting to a WAN is the same as connecting to a LAN.
FROM MUX
VIDEO
MAIN MONITOR
MUX'S VCR IN
AUDIO
IN
OUT
TO
TO
MONITOR
RS-485
IN
ETHERNET
10/100
OUT
RS-232
ALARM
I/O
DC12V
RJ-45
When a DVR is connected to a WAN, you must acquire a unique , permanent IP address and
correctly configure the MASK and GATEWAY settings according to your network architecture.
If you have any questions regarding those settings , please contact a qualified MIS
professional or your ISP.
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9.2 Configure Your DVR Network Settings
MAIN MENU
MAIN MENU
Upon network hardware connection, you need to activate the network function and configure the
proper network settings of the DVR.
9.2.1 Enable DVR Network Function
RECORD
ALARM
CLOCK / TIMER
COMMUNICATION
DISK
SYSTEM
GOTO COMM PAGE
COMM SETTING
COMM ID : 01
RS232 : ON
RS485 : ON
NET ENABLE : ON
NET DHCP : OFF
NET IP : SET
FTP SETTING
MAIN PAGE
ETHERNET ENABLE
?? Press the Setup button to enter the OSD MAIN MENU. Please use the“<” “>” buttons
and to highlight COMMUNICATION; then press the Enter button to enter the COMM
SETTING page.
?? Use the “^” “v” buttons and to highlight NET ENABLE; select ON. Then press the
Enter button to proceed.
9.2.2 Enable DHCP Function
?? Use the “^” and “v” buttons , and , to highlight NET DHCP; select ON. Then
press the Enter button to proceed.
RECORD
ALARM
CLOCK / TIMER
COMMUNICATION
DISK
SYSTEM
GOTO COMM PAGE
NOTE: This function ca n only work if the LAN which the unit is connected to has a DHCP
COMM SETTING
COMM ID : 01
RS232 : ON
RS485 : ON
NET ENABLE : ON
NET DHCP : ON
NET IP : SET
FTP SETTING
MAIN PAGE
SET ETHERNET DHCP
server. If the DHCP server is working, the DVR will obtain an IP address automatically
from the DHCP server. In that case please skip the S ection 9.2.3 (Set IP address) and
follow Section 9.3. (TCP/IP Communication Software).
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MAIN MENU
9.2.3 Set IP Address
You don’t need to set a NET IP for the unit if the LAN which the unit is connected to has a
DHCP server. Otherwise, please follow the instructions given below:
COMM SETTING
RECORD
ALARM
CLOCK / TIMER
COMMUNICATION
DISK
SYSTEM
GOTO COMM PAGE
Use the “^” and “v” buttons , and , to highlight the NET IP. Press the Enter butto n to
enter the NET IP page
Set the IP, MASK and GATEWAY. Then press the Enter button to proceed. The following is
1.
a sample setting.
COMM ID : 01
RS232 : ON
RS485 : ON
NET ENABLE : ON
NET DHCP : ON
NET IP : SET
FTP SETTING
MAIN PAGE
SET ETHERNET
IP: 192.168.0.1
MASK: 255.255.255.0
GATEWAY: 0.0.0.0
9.3 TCP/IP Communication Software
NOTE: The following guidelines were designed specifically for Windows 98. Your specific
operating system may vary slightly from this navigation. For more TCP/IP installation
information on your system, consult the help section in the START menu of your computer.
Follow the instructions below to install the TCP/IP communication program into your computer for
Windows 98.
?? Click the Start Menu from your computer, and point to the Settings/Control panel.
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?? Click the NETWORK icon twice to enter the NETWORK setting windows.
?? Click on the Configuration tag; check if the TCP/IP is included among the network
components list. If the TCP/IP is included, please process step 5. If it is not included,
please follow step 4 to install the TCP/IP.
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9.4 TCP/IP Installation
During the installation, you will be requested to insert the Windows 98 CD ROM. After
installation, the PC will be restarted.
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9.5 TCP/IP Configuration Setting
?? Click Start
?? Select TCP/IP, and then click Properties.
?? Before processing the DVR installation in a WAN, please make sure the Internet
connection works properly. If not, please contact your ISP provider.
?
Settings ? Control Panel ? Network.
?
If you are using a DHCP server, please select Obtain an IP address automatically. Any
assigned IP address for the connected DVRs must be in the same class type as the server. If
there is no DHCP server, please select specify an IP address and type in the IP address of
your PC. This IP address must be different from the DVR IP but in the same class type.
NOTE: The IP address of a DVR in a network must be unique to itself as opposed to
those of the other chosen PCs, but in the same class type .
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9.6 Connection Testing
With the previous settings, follow the instructions below to ensure whether you have established
the connection successfully.
?? Click Start ? Programs ? MS-DOS Prompt
??
Type in ping 192.168.0.1 then Enter. (See the sample screen below)
** This IP is the example DVR IP address that is assigned for the connected DVR in step 2.
?? If you receive a response as in the sample screen below, the connection hasn’t been
successfully established . Please re-check all the hardware and software installation by
repeating steps 1 to 5. If you still can’t establish the connection after rechecking, please
contact customer service.
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??
If you receive a response as in the sample screen below, you have successfully made the
connection.
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10. Index Table
The following description details how the DVR manages an index table issue.
The DVR will generate a time index table indicating recorded data kept on a particular HDD. This allows the
user to individually select the recorded data to be displayed via the alarm list search and full list search. The
maximum number of lis ts for a given HDD is 3,000 . When the list of any given HDD is used up and the disk is
not full, the unit will still use the rest of the space for recording. In such a case, an index for the recent
recorded data will be generated, and the index of the next oldest data will be erased so that the list does
remain 3,000 in total. For any newly-recorded data, this approach will be applied until the disk becomes full.
HD1
1 12-02-02 12:20:55 1
2 12-02-02 13:30:33 2
3 01-30-03 16:00:34
3000 LISTS
:
:
: 2999
3000 02-03-03 16:00:56 3000
HD1
12-02-02 12:20:55
01-30-03 16:00:34
:
:
:
02-03-03 16:00:56
02-08-03 17:30:58
3000 LISTS
In the rewrite recording mode, when the archived hard disk drive is full, the DVR will start overwriting the
oldest data recorded. As the previous recorded data was partially overwritten by the recent recording, the
indicating time index of that data will be changed corresponding to the starting time of the remaining s ession.
The index of the session will be deleted from the table when it is fully overwritten.
Previously
recorded data
overwritten
The point stops recording
Previously recorded data remaining
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11. Network Viewer and Image Viewer
RJ-45 socket
This section provides instructions for installing and using the Network Viewer and Image Viewer, which are
included with the DVR. It will also discuss remote viewing without the software package. These programs
can be operated by a selected PC equipped with the following requirements.
1. Intel Pentium 233MHz (minimum).
2. 32 MB RAM
3. Window 95, 98, NT, ME, or XP.
4. 4 MB Video card capable of 24-bit true color display.
5. 5 MB free hard disk space for software installation.
6. 10-base T network for LAN operation.
11.1 The Network Viewer
11.1.1 Introduction to Network Viewer
The Network Viewer allows you to potentially access 16 units of the DVR from a remote desktop or a laptop
in a TCP/IP networking environment. It can perform the following functions.
??
View live images from the DVR
?? Store, search, and review recorded video from the DVR HDD.
??
Change the regular record, event record, and timer properties.
Before you are ready to view images from a desktop, you need to have your DVR networked by obtaining a
10 base Ethernet data cable (Standard RJ-45) to connect the DVR to your LAN/WAN. Now enter the main
menu to set the IP address.
DVR SLD240
RJ-45
PC
RJ-45 PIN configuration for Ethernet
PIN NO. PIN Assignment
1. TX +
2. TX -
3. RX +
4. Not Connected
5. Not Connected
6. RX -
7. Not Connected
8. Not Connected
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
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Physical specification for Ethernet
Wire Type Cat. 5
Connector Type RJ-45
Max. Cable Length 30 m
Hub Wiring Configuration Straight Through
PC Wiring Configuration Cross Over
11.1.2 Install the Network Viewer in your PC
Install the Network Viewer automatically from the supplied Network Viewer CD.
1. Exit all applications currently running on the selected PC.
2. Insert the supplied CD in the CD-ROM drive. The program will execute the installation automatically.
Follow the on-screen instructions to proceed with the rest of the installation procedure.
3. After the installation is complete, pop up the START menu from your computer, and point to
Program s / security labs NetViewer to open up the program selection page as shown below. Click
the Network Viewer tag to start the Network Viewer program .
Install the Network Viewer manually.
1. Click the START button.
2. Click on RUN.
3. In the RUN menu, choose BROWSE.
4. Locate your CD-ROM drive and open the folder.
5. Open the file SETUP (setup.exe)
6. After the installation is complete, pop up the START menu from your computer, and point to Programs
/ security labs NetViewer to open up the program selection page as shown below. Click the
NetViewer tag to start the program.
NOTE: Please make sure the TCP/IP communication software has been properly set and
configured in your computer.
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11.1.3 View the DVR video from a remote PC
Follow the instructions below to use the Network Viewer to browse a DVR video from a remote
location.
1. Upon entering the Network Viewer; the connection box will appear as follows.
2. Choose a channel number from the Channel drop-down list.
3. Assign a name for the chosen DVR.
4. Type in the password (Section 5.6) and IP address of the device and click the Add tag to
add the device to the connection list.
5. Click the Connect tag to establish the connection between the devices and the computer.
Click OK to begin viewing images.
NOTE: Upon connection, the connection status box indicates the name and IP address of
the selected device. If there’s a failure to connect, a “Fail” message appears on the
screen right after the device IP address; otherwise an “OK” appears . To add more
connections, please repeat the above instructions.
NOTE: Multiple computer systems may watch the Viewer simultaneously. Viewer refresh
rate greatly depends on the available resources on the LAN. With each connection to
the Viewer or excessive strain on the LAN system such as network dependent
software programs, the refresh rate will suffer. The remote viewer will function
best when only one computer is directly linked to the DVR.
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Functions
??Channel Assigns a display location when you have multiple devices connected.
??Name This box allows you to assign a name to the chosen device.
??Password Type the preset password for making a connection.
??URL of the Remote Devi ce Type the IP address which you preset for the device
??URL of a Proxy Type your proxy server address when accessing the Internet via a proxy
server.
??Port Enter the designated port setting of your proxy server.
??Modify Click to change the settings of a chosen device.
??Delete Click to remove the connection of a chosen device
??Connect Click to establish the connection between the devices and the computer.
??OK Click to access the display page of the Network Viewer
??Cancel Click to exit the Network Viewer.
Description
Viewing images
View all of the connected devices
Once the connection has been established, click OK to enter the Multi-device mode window.
(See the sample screen below) This window displays all the connected devices in the sequence
which has been arranged when you established the connection.
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Function Buttons Description
allows you to display the connected
display
vices display box. This box indicates the title and IP address
s the title of each connected
and the time/day information of each displayed image on the top
Split-Screen display function bar. This
device in multi-format screens of 1, 2x2, 3x3, and 4x4.
Press to enter the selected device (the Single DVR/Multiplexer
mode). Select a device from the DEVICE LIST box to enable this button.
Press to open the device setting page to add more devices for viewing.
Press to leave the Network Viewer program.
Connected de
of all connected devices.
Device title and image display area. Display
device
blue bar.
View Single DVR/ Multiplexer
Follow any one of the instructions below to get into the Single DVR/Multiplexer mode.
1. Select the desired device from the DEVICE LIST box on the Multi-device Mode. The
button will enable.
2. Click the button to view the image of the selected device and have access to certain
functional operations of the device via the network. (See the sample screen below.)
3. Double click the image display area of each screen.
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Function Buttons
recorded video or cease
allows you to program the
with the DVR, so the Network Viewer will be able to
If you own a Security Labs SLX950, please choose it
Others
cameras in the thumbnail
will appear one after
are stored in the HDD of the connected devices. To
ist and click the
a recorded video kept in the HDD of the
device. Enter the MONTH/DAY/YEAR HOUR: MINUTE you wish to
allows you to display the
the
click the
Description
Playback function bar.
?? Play- Click to a recorded video from the PLAY LIST.
?? Pause- Click to freeze the image.
?? Stop- Click to stop playing back the
recording.
?? REC- Click to activate the recording function of the device.
?? Step- Click to view im ages picture-by-picture.
Click to return to the Multi-Device mode.
Click to save a viewing image in the local computer.
Click to enter the SETUP page, which
recording time, recording quality, and schedule recording.
Click to exit the Network Viewer program.
Multiplexer format list box.
Select a MUX (multiplexer) from the drop-down list which is
connected
display cameras corresponding to the camera input of the
Multiplexer.
from the list. If your MUX isn’t available, please select the
option for use. The Viewer will display
format. (Sequentially displaying images
another in the adjacent display window)
Recorded video list box. This box allows you to access all recorded
video, which
review a recorded video, just click an entry from the l
button.
PgUp/PgDn: To scroll up and down the list.
DVR Status Box. This box indicates the selected device status.
PLAY: The device is in the playback mode.
LIVE: The device is in the live display mode.
WAIT: The device is processing the command.
PAUSE: Pauses the image.
This allows you to search
search and click GO to proceed.
Split-Screen display function bar. This
selected device in multi-format screens of 1, 2x2, 3x3, and 4x4.
Image display area. Displays the images of each camera and
title and time/date information on the top blue bar. Double
image to view a full screen of the camera.
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11.1.4 Change the Record & Timer Properties Via the Network
Follow the instructions below to reconfigure the record and schedule recording settings via the
network.
A.
Set the regular record options
1. When in the Single DVR/Multiplexer mode, click to enter the SETUP page. (See the sample
screen as in A above)
2. Select a desired recording rate and quality from the corresponding drop-down list.
3. Click the OK tag to proceed.
Set the Alarm record settings
1. When in the Single DVR/Multiplexer mode, click to enter the SETUP page. (See the sample
screen as in A above)
2. Set the ALRM SETTING to ON to enable the drop-down list in the ALARM SETTING area.
3. Select a desired recording rate and quality from the corresponding drop-down list.
4. Click the OK tag to proceed.
Set the record timer
1. When in the Single DVR/Multiplexer mode, click to enter the SETUP page. (See the
sample screen as in A above)
2. Set the RECORD TIMER to ON to enable the RECORD TIMER setting area. The MODIFY button
will appear.
3. Click the MODIFY button to set the schedule for recording for each day. (See the sample screen
below) Go to both the START TIME & END TIME boxes , enter a specific Hour: Minute and click
OK to return to the SET UP page.
4. When all required settings are completed, click OK to proceed.
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11.1.5 Archive Images to the Computer
Playback images can be stored in a local PC in the JPEG format. Follow the instructions below to
save the images to your PC.
1. Select a stored video from the play list on the right side of the screen. Begin the video
playback by pressing the PLAY button. Press PAUSE to freeze an image. The
button will appear on the top panel. Press this button to save the image to your computer.
2. Select a folder in the computer for copying images.
3. Enter the number of consecutive images into the NUMBER OF SAVING box you wish to
save. The number of images you choose will be the consecutive images following the
initially selected still frame.
4. Click the SAVE tag; the program will automatically copy the displayed images into the
designated folder. The images are saved in the DVRxxx.jpg file name, which is displayed in
the box on the right-hand side. To view a saved image, please follow the instructions in the
next section to proceed.
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11.2 The Image Viewer
This is image integrity protected software. It not only allows you to view an archived image from
the SD card or HDD of a computer, but also protects an archived image from reproduction or
corruption. If an image isn’t in the original format made by a DVR, the Image Viewer won’t display
the image and instead will send a warning message” Wrong File, Can’t Open”. Follow the
instructions below to open an archived image from a SD card or an HDD.
1. Pop up the START menu from your computer, and point to Programs / security labs
NetViewer to open up the program selection page. Click the Image Viewer tag to start
the Image Viewer program. (See a sample screen below.)
2. Select a folder w here the files are kept and click a file you wish to display from the
upper-right box or click the AUTOPLAY tag to display automatically all the files in the
selected folder. Each file will be displayed for 2 seconds on the screen.
3. Click the PRINT tag to get a displayed image printed out from a printer.
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11.3 Internet Browser Viewer
The DVR can be viewed from a PC without the use of the included NetViewer software. The only
requirement for this viewing option is that the computer used for viewing must have Microsoft Internet
Explorer 5.0 or later. Most systems come with this software included. If it is not already on your
system, a free download can be found on Microsoft’s website.
Internet Browser:
1. Open Internet Explorer
2. On the “address” line, type in the IP address assigned to the DVR in Section 9.
?? Example (http://xxx.xxx.xxx.xxx)
?? If the login screen fails to load, click on the REFRESH button at the top of the screen.
3. The DVR login screen will come up.
4. In the USER NAME box, type “admin”
5. In the PASSWORD box, type the password you assigned to the DVR in Section 5.6.
6. Once the program has started, the DVR can be controlled by clicking on the functional
buttons on the bottom of the screen.
7. Under the DVR menu, click on the tab SETUP to change the DVR’s recording properties.
8. When finished with the viewer, click LOG OUT and exit the browser.
* While multiple systems are logged onto the Viewer, if one user clicks LOG OUT, all
connections will be lost. If this occurs, start the above process again.
NOTE: Multiple computer systems may watch the Viewer simultaneously. Viewer refresh
rate greatly depends on the available resources on the LAN. With each connection
to the Viewer, or other excessive strain on your LAN connection such as network
dependent software programs, the refresh rate will suffer.
NOTE: The remote viewer will function best when only one computer is directly linked to the
DVR, as in Section 9.1.1.
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12. RS-232 & RS-485 Protocol
IMPORTANT: This section is designed to allow users to control the DVR via the RS -232 and
RS-485 ports. The following information is intended to be used by qualified professionals.
Do not make any changes to your system’s settings unless instructed by a qualified
technician.
12.1 Setup
12.1.1 Use a Null Modem cable (the standard RS-232 9 Pin Cable with Pin 2 and Pin 3 exchanged,
see pin configuration chart below for details) to connect the COM 1 on the rear panel of the
DVR to a PC.
12.1.2 Set the RS -232 option to ON in the COMMUNICATION page of the setup menu.
12.1.3 Set the PC communication parameters: 9600 bps, No Parity, 8 Data Bits, 1 Stop Bit.
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12.2 Communication Protocol
IMPORTANT: This section is designed to allow users to control the DVR via the RS -232 and
RS-485 ports. The following information is intended to be used by qualified professionals.
Do not make any changes to your system’s settings unless instructed by a qualified
technician.
12.2.0 General Command Format
<Lead Code = 0x41>, < Dest ID >, < Src ID >, <Main category >, <Second category >, {<N umber
of parameters>,<Parameter 1>, <Parameter 2> ..,} <End Code= 0x4f>
Lead Code = 0x41
Dest ID = 0x01
Src ID = 0x20
Main Category = 0x01 Keys and Signals
= 0x02 Command
Second Category = 0x01 Handshake
= 0x02 Request Time/Set Time
= 0x06 Request System State
End Code= 0x4f
The different command types and their corresponding parameters are as follows:
12.2.1 Keys and signals
PC Send: <0x41>, <0x01>, <0x20>, <0x01>, <Key Value>, <0x4f>
< The value of a specific front panel key >
KEY_PLAY 1
KEY_STOP 3
KEY_PAUSE 4
KEY_POWER 5
KEY_REC 6
KEY_SETUP 7
KEY_ENTER 8
KEY_SEARCH 10
KEY_DISPLAY 11
KEY_UP 13
KEY_DOWN 14
KEY_LEFT 15
KEY_RIGHT 16
KEY_MONITOR 36
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JOG_L 128
JOG_R 129
KEY_SHUT_L8 130
KEY_SHUT_L7 131
KEY_SHUT_L6 132
KEY_SHUT_L5 133
KEY_SHUT_L4 134
KEY_SHUT_L3 135
KEY_SHUT_L2 136
KEY_SHUT_L1 137
KEY_SHUT_CT 138
KEY_SHUT_R1 139
KEY_SHUT_R2 140
KEY_SHUT_R3 141
KEY_SHUT_R4 142
KEY_SHUT_R5 143
KEY_SHUT_R6 144
KEY_SHUT_R7 145
SIGNAL_REC_IN 163
SIGNAL_ALARM_RESET 165
SIGNAL_REC_OUT 169
SIGNAL_ALARM_IN 189
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12.2.2 COMMAND Types
12.2.2.0 Command (Main Category=0x02)
12.2.2.1 Handshake (Second Category=0x01)
PC Request: <0x41>, <0x01>, <0x20>, <0x02>, <0x01>, <0x00>, <0x4f>
DVR Response: <0x41>, <0x20>, <0x01>, <0x02>, <0x08>, <0x00>, <0x4f>
12.2.2.2 Request Time (Second Category=0x02)
PC Request: <0x41>, <0x01>, <0x20>, <0x02>, <0x02>, <0x00>, <0x4f>
DVR Response: <0x41>, <0x20>, <0x01>, <0x02>, <0x02>, <0x07>, <7 Time Value >, <0x4f>
The following case is an illustration of < 7 Time Value>
2001/06/20 17:05:00 = <0xD1>, <0x07>, <0x06>, <0x14>, <0x11>, <0x05>, <0x00>
12.2.2.3 Set Time (Second Category=0x02)
PC Request: <0x41>, <0x01>, <0x20>, <0x02>, <0x02>, <0x07>, < 7 Time Value >, <0x4f>
The following case is an illustration of < 7 Time Value>
2001/06/20 17:05:00 = <0xD1>, <0x07>, <0x06>, <0x14>, <0x11>, <0x05>, <0x00>
DVR Act: Changing the time and date.
12.2.2.4 Request State (Second Category=0x06)
PC Request: <0x41>, <0x01>, <0x20>, <0x02>, <0x06>, <0x00>, <0x4f>
DVR Response: <0x41>, <0x20>, <0x01>, <0x02>, <0x06>, <0x01>,
<System State = 0..>, <0x4f>
Description of <System State>:
STATE_STOP 0
STATE_REC 1
STATE_PREREC 2
STATE_PLAY 3
STATE_MENU 4
STATE_PLAYIDLE 5
STATE_SETUP 6
STATE_SEARCH 7
STATE_BACKUP 13
STATE_NET_PLAY 23
12.2.2.5 Time Search (Second Category=0x0b)
PC send: <0x41>, <0x01>, <0x20>, <0x02>, <0x0b>, <0x06>, <6 Bytes Date/Time>,
<0x4f> where < 6 bytes Date/Time >, = year (2 bytes, =LowByte + HighByte*256), month
( 1 byte), day (1 byte), hour(1 byte),min(1 byte)
Example: to search 06/12/2002 17:00 the Date/Time =
<0xd2>,<0x07><0x06>,<0x0b>,<0x11>,<0x00> where 2003= 210(=0xd3) + 7(=0x07) *256
NOTE: The DVR accepts RS-232 time search commands only under the live or playback
Mode.
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13. Compatible Multiplexer Drives
Manufacturer Model Channels Colors
APPRO MPX-9016 16CH COLOR
APPRO MPX-9004 4CH COLOR
APPRO MPX-9104E 4CH B/W
Sensormatic RV2216 16C H COLOR
GYYR DSP9C 9CH COLOR
ATV DPX16 16CH COLOR
PELCO MX4016CD 16CH COLOR
DM DM/SPC2/D/N/04M 4CH COLOR
DM SLDX16C 16CH COLOR
ROBOT MV16 16CH B/W
IMPAC CBR-16CDT 16CH COLOR
TOSHIBA JK-MX16A 16CH COLOR
JPI MP1600 16CH COLOR
PANASONIC WJ-FS616 16C H COLOR
SECURITY LABS SLX950 16CH COLOR
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14. SPECIFICATIONS
Model Number SLD240
Image System NTSC PAL
Resolution
Video In
Video Out
Audio In/Out Line In / Out (RCAx2), 16 bits, 8 kHz
Storage Media 80GB Fixed HDD, 1 Removable HDD
Compression MJPEG
Memory Card SD Card
Archive Hot Swappable Removable HD
Watermark Digital Signature
Recording Rate
Image Size Best(48KB) / High(32KB) / Standard(21KB) / Basic(16KB)
Recording Mode Schedule / Manual / Alarm / Circular
Alarm Recording Event / Pre-Alarm / Post Alarm
Pre-Alarm Recording 100 Images
Playback Speeds Frame Stepping, 1/16x,1/8x,1/4x,1/2x,1x,2x,4x,8x,16x,30x,100x
Record Search Alarm / Time / Event list / Filter(thumbnail) / SD card
Set-up Menu Multi-layer / Network setting
Log list 3,000 records
Alarm In/Out 1 Alarm Input / Output
Built-in Buzzer Yes
Motion Detection Yes
Communication Port RS-232, RS-485, and Ethernet Port
Network Interface Ethernet (RJ-45 10/100 base-Tx) x 1
Network Protocol TCP/IP, DHCP, HTTP, UDP, FTP, PPP
Software Upgrade Upgrade via Memory Card(SD Card)
Password Protection Operation / Menu Setup / Remote Access
Network Capabilities
Power Supply Input: 100V-230V, 50 Hz/60 Hz; Output: DC12V max 5A: (AC adapter)
Dimensions 220 mm x 94 mm x 3 40 mm EIA 19" 2U Half Size Mountable
Operation Temperature 5° C ~ 40° C (41° F ~ 1 04° F)
Regulation FCC, CE
Provided Acces sories Power cord
CD
Screw ( #6-32UNC ) x 4, Screw ( M3 ) x 8
Key x 2
720 x 240 pixels
352 x 240 pixels
Composite Video In (BNC) x 1, Multiplexer Monitor In (BNC) x 1
Composite Video Out (BNC) x 1, Multiplexer Monitor Out (BNC) x 1
30 fps (720x240)
60 fps (352x240)
Archive image as JPEG formats,
Multi-brand multiplexer decoding,
Remote live or recorded images
AC Adapter
Instruction manual
720 x 288 pixels
352 x 288 pixels
25 fps (720x288)
50 fps (352x288)
*Design and specifications subject to change without notice. SLD240 v1.0
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