Maxtor SLD240 User Manual
INSTALLATION &
OPERATION MANUAL
Digital Video Recorder
SLD240
15540 Herriman Blvd. Noblesville, IN 46060, USA
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Before trying to connect or operate this product, please read this manual completely
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.
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
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
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.
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.
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.
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.
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)
)
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
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
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)
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
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
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
13 12
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
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.
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.)
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.
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
4.2.3 Alarm Recording
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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
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
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.
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 ).
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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