Mitsubishi DX-TL304E, DX-TL308, DX-TL308E INSTALLATION MANUAL

DIGITAL RECORDER

INSTALLATION MANUAL

MODEL

DX-TL308E DX-TL304E

ENGLISH

OTHERS

THIS INSTRUCTION MANUAL IS IMPORTANT TO YOU. PLEASE READ IT BEFORE USING YOUR DIGITAL RECORDER.

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Before use

How to use this manual

About this manual

The manual of this recorder consists of the following two manuals.

Installation Manual (this manual)

This manual describes connections of devices as well as functional settings and operations to use this recorder.

This manual mainly describes operating procedures carried out by the mouse.

User's Manual

This manual is for operators of this recorder and describes the operating procedures for the basic functions only.

Symbols

Tips (Reference for operation)

Shows information to be referred to when you operate this recorder.

Notice (Point to be noted)

Shows information to be noted when you operate this recorder.

(Reference page)

Shows the sections and pages to be referred to.

Troubleshooting

See "Troubleshooting" ( pages 125 to 127) and take appropriate measures.

Note

The illustration in this manual shows an example of DXTL308E.

How to locate information in this manual

You can find desired information in this manual using the following methods.

Table of contents Pages 5 to 7

Reference page Shown in the texts.

How to locate setting items

When you first set up the recorder, you can configure the minimum required settings using the Setup Wizard.

•Language setting

•Clock setting

•HDD operation setting

•Recording setting

When you configure these settings manually or configure other settings, find desired functions and pages describing those functions using the following methods.

Search based on the function you want to use

See the table of contents ( pages 5 to 7).

Search for the setting method for the connected device

See the reference pages shown by the descriptions of the devices in "Connections" ( page 24).

Search based on the items displayed on the screen

See the reference pages shown by the descriptions of the displayed items in "Screen display" ( page 22).

Search from the quick menu list

You can find the setup menus and recording setting menus as well as their setting items in the quick menu lists on pages 46 to 49 and pages 92 to 98.

In addition, you can find the factory default setting of each setting item, too.

Using these lists, you can keep records of your settings and review them later.

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Setup procedure

Start here when you first set up the recorder.

1 Connect the recorder.

Connect the cameras, monitors, and sensors to the recorder. Configure the settings of the connected devices referring to the reference pages shown in the descriptions of the devices in "Connections" on page 24.

2 Turn on the recorder.

Turn on the main switch on the rear of the recorder. After checking the POWER indicator goes out, press the POWER button on the front panel of the recorder.

3	Select whether or not to use the Setup Wizard.
When you turn on the recorder first time, the Setup Wizard is activated.		"Setup Wizard" on pages 32 and 33.
Using the Setup Wizard, you can set the following items automatically according to the displayed menus.
Language setting
The language used for the menu screen is selected.
Clock setting
HDD configuration
All the connected HDDs are registered as Main device. For details of the HDD configuration, see				pages 34 to 37.
Recording setting
The settings for normal recording are configured. For details of the recording, see			pages 44 to 55.
When using the
Setup Wizard
				When not using the
4-1	Run the Setup Wizard.
				Setup Wizard

Set the items shown above according to the displayed menus.

(To change the settings made by the Setup Wizard)

4-2 Change the settings made by the Setup Wizard.

	As	To manually change the settings made by the Setup Wizard:
		Language setting		Page 99
	needed
		Clock setting	Page 99
		HDD configuration		Pages 34 to 37
		Recording setup		Pages 44 to 55

4Make the minimum required settings manually.

Language setting Page 99

Clock setting Page 99

HDD configurationPages 34 to 37 Recording setup Pages 44 to 55

Start here when you change the settings of the recorder already set up.

		5	Make other settings.				How to search for necessary settings
		Make the necessary settings according to your desired recording operation.					Refer to "How to locate setting items" on the left
							page, and find the pages describing the
		For example,					functions and settings you want to use and
	As		To carry out timer recording.	Timer program setting		pages 62 to 65	configure the necessary settings.
			To use the mirroring mode.	Mirroring setting	page 35
	needed
			To control the recorder from the personal computer. Communication setting					pages 108 and 109
			To control the camera. PTZ camera setting		page 110
			To restrict the recorder's functions by the password lock.			Password setting		pages 111 to 114
			To make settings of screen display and rear terminals.			Setup menu	pages 92 to 110.

6 Check the setup condition.

By executing recording, playback, search, and copy, check that the recorder has been set up correctly.

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Major features

This digital recorder is able to record images captured by up to 8 (DX-TL308E)/4 (DX-TL304E) surveillance cameras and audio received by microphone to its hard disk. The recorder is equipped with the function to search for desired scenes by specifying the recording dates as well as the simultaneous recording/playback function that allows playback even during recording. In addition, using the split display function to display up to 8 (DX-TL308E)/4 (DX-TL304E) camera images on one screen, you can view more than one monitored area at the same time. This recorder facilitates to configure a monitoring system for constant surveillance.

Realizing long-term recording

By reducing the size of recorded video data using the newly developed video compression engine (MEPG 4 system), the writing capacity of HDD can be saved about 50% (compared with our conventional models). In addition, this recorder is designed to connect external HDD to expand its HDD capacity up to 8 TB (when using optionally available DX-ZD6UE). Due to this, you can construct a long-term recording system to store data for 2 years, for example.

Simple operation and USB mouse connectable

By connecting a separately available USB mouse to the serial bus terminal on the recorder, you can easily control the recorder and setting menus. For frequently used functions such as search and copy, the simple operation menu allows you to operate them by simple procedure. This recorder is equipped with the on-screen help function. By clicking the help icon or pressing the HELP button, you can view various information such as operation procedures on the screen.

"One touch copy" for easy copying with one button press

The recorder is equipped with the function to copy still playback images to a USB memory device set in the recorder or a disc in an external drive with one button press. You can select still images or moving images to copy. When selecting moving images, you can specify the recording duration.

XGA output terminal integrated (DX-TL308E only)

You can connect a general PC display monitor to this terminal to use it as a surveillance monitor.

Motion detection search function

By designating certain areas such as doors and windows shown in recorded images as detection target areas, you can search for recorded data containing scenes having variation (or motion) in those areas and display the beginning of such data. This function is useful, for example, in searching for intruders into deserted places or scenes where someone painted graffiti on the wall.

Personal information protection function

By setting passwords, you can classify the recorder operations into 3 levels. You can set a password for deleting data from HDD to protect them from unauthorized access or to use this function as misuse prevention. The recorder is equipped with the function to prohibit playback of data recorded before the number of days you specify (auto expiration setting), which facilitates data management according to your operation standard regarding the data storage period.

Alarm notification of intrusion and system errors

When an alarm signal is input to the recorder from external body sensors or when an error is detected in the system, the recorder notifies the designated personal computer via TCP/IP command or e-mail. The recorder is also capable of transferring the alarm-recorded images that is triggered by an external alarm signal to the designated FTP server.

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All other company and product names appearing herein are the property of their respective owners.

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Contents

Beginning
Before use......................................................................	2
How to use this manual ..............................................	2
About this manual ....................................................	2
Symbols ...................................................................	2
Troubleshooting .......................................................	2
Note ........................................................................	2
How to locate information in this manual .................	2
How to locate setting items ................................	2
Setup procedure............................................................	3
Major features................................................................	4
Contents.........................................................................	5
Caution and care ...........................................................	8
Note ..............................................................................	15
Open source software...............................................	15
MPEG-4 patent ...........................................................	15
Major operations and their functions ........................	16
Front view...................................................................	16
Front view (inside of door) .......................................	18
Rear view....................................................................	20
Screen display ...........................................................	22
Connections
Connections.................................................................	24
Connecting CCTV cameras, monitors, and sensors
.........................................................................	24
Connection for alarm recording...............................	25
Cable clamping ..........................................................	26
Connecting an analog VCR ......................................	26
Optional products......................................................	26
Recommended products ..........................................	26
Caution for connecting additional hard disk units
.........................................................................	27
Caution in installing multiple recorders in an EIA
rack..................................................................	27
Menu settings/Device registration
How to set the menus .................................................	28
Displaying the menus ...............................................	28
Operating the menus.................................................	29
Closing the menus ....................................................	29
Using the mouse operation screen..........................	30
Using the Setup Wizard ..............................................	32
Making the minimum required settings automatically
<Setup Wizard>.......................................................	32
Registering the devices ..............................................	34
Setting Main, Copy, and Archive devices
<HDD registration> ................................................	34
Cautions for using external devices .................	34
Hookup and operation setting of HDDs............	34

Order of recording and playback of the internal
and external HDDs registered as Main device
....................................................................	34
Registering the internal HDDs ...............................	35
Mirroring ...........................................................	35
Registering external HDDs ....................................	36
Checking the registered devices............................	37
Setting the repeat recording and partition of Main
device <Main HDD setting>......................................	38
Setting the repeat recording...................................	38
Setting the partition ................................................	39
Viewing images
Viewing images captured by the cameras..................	40
Multiplexer function...................................................	40
Single screen display .............................................	40
Split screen display ................................................	40
Sequential display..................................................	40
Switching Output A and B ......................................	41
Operating the DIGITAL ZOOM button....................	41
Triplex playback .....................................................	42
Controlling the cameras .............................................	43
Controlling the cameras using the menus..............	43
Recording
Recording ....................................................................	44
Recording methods...................................................	44
Recording types.........................................................	44
Before making recording settings ...........................	45
Playback during recording .....................................	45
Procedure of configuration of recording settings..	46
Making recording settings automatically <Auto setting>
.........................................................................	50
Camera check ..................................................	50
Define the normal recording cycle....................	50
Confirm the recording settings .........................	50
Apply new settings ...........................................	50
Making recording settings manually <Manual setting>
.........................................................................	51
Recording A to D ....................................................	51
Picture size.......................................................	51
Picture quality and FPS....................................	52
Alarm camera setting .......................................	53
Alarm input/output ............................................	54
Supplementary explanations on recording settings
....................................................................	54
Supplementary explanations on preliminary
recording.....................................................	55
Emergency recording settings <EMR recording>............	56
Supplementary explanations on emergency
recording.....................................................	57
Motion detection settings <Motion detection> ..................	58
Cautions on motion detection setting ...............	59
Audio recording settings <Audio recording> ....................	60
Stopping alarm input.................................................	61
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Contents (continued)

Manual recording.......................................................	61
Before starting manual recording .....................	61
Timer recording settings <Timer program>......................	62
When timer programs overlap ..........................	65
Playback
Playback.......................................................................	66
Selecting the playback device <Device selection> ...........	66
Playing back recorded data......................................	66
Search
Searching for images you want to view ....................	68
Searching for the oldest recorded data
<Start point search> ..................................................	68
Searching for the latest recorded data
<End point search>...................................................	68
Setting the searching conditions.............................	69
Searching images based on the designated
data and time <Time date search> ..........................	70
Searching from the alarm list <Alarm list search> ............	70
Copying images registered in the alarm list .....	71
Searching for images with motion <MD search> ..........	72
Searching for images using various playback functions ..	73
Forward/rewind playback .......................................	73
Frame-by-frame playback ......................................	73
Reverse playback ..................................................	73
Changing the playback rate ...................................	73
Playing back the latest recorded image .................	73
Caution in various playback functions ..............	73
Searching for bookmarked images ...........................	74
Registering a bookmark............................................	74
Searching for bookmarked images..........................	74
Copy
Copying recorded data ...............................................	75
One-touch copy .........................................................	75
Copying data by specifying the copy range ...........	75
Setting the copy conditions ....................................	75
Copying data by specifying the start time and
data size...........................................................	76
Copying data by specifying the end time and
data size...........................................................	76
Copying data by specifying the start time and
end time ...........................................................	77
Caution in copying data....................................	77
Archiving data............................................................	78
Copying data from the recorded to videotape........	79
Communication
Using the communication functions .........................	80
Communication functions of this recorder.............	80
Restrictions on network users................................	80
Bandwidth control ..................................................	80
Cautions in communicating by the Web browser or
PC viewing/communication software ...............	80

Cautions regarding the same setting items
displayed on multiple screens ..........................	80
Communication by Web browser.............................	80
PC system requirements........................................	80
Connections ...........................................................	81
Login .....................................................................	81
Notes on the Main Menu ..................................	81
Viewing live images ...............................................	82
Playing back recorded images...............................	83
Searching recorded images ...................................	83
Searching for images by designating date and
time .............................................................	83
Searching for images using the alarm list ........	83
Setting the Main Menu ...........................................	84
Changing user settings.....................................	84
Setting the titles of the recorder and cameras..	85
E-mail setup......................................................	86
FTP notification setup.......................................	88
Connection mode setup ...................................	89
Clock setup.......................................................	90
Logout ....................................................................	90
E-mail notification......................................................	91
FTP notification..........................................................	91
Communication by the viewing/communication
software ..........................................................	91
Others
Various settings...........................................................	92
How to display the Setup menu .............................	92
Quick reference chart for the Setup menu .............	92
How to use the quick reference chart for the
Setup menu ................................................	92
Settings of the present time and menu language
<Clock and language> ...............................................	99
Clock setting.....................................................	99
Language setting..............................................	99
Settings related to the warning display and rear
terminals <Warning display · EXT terminal setting> .........	99
Warning display · Buzzer · Call-out 1.....................	99
Remain .............................................................	99
Button sound ..................................................	100
Start alarm recording......................................	100
Communication ..............................................	100
Warning display • Buzzer • Call-out 2 ..................	100
Mode-out • Remaining capacity ...........................	101
Mode-out 1 and 2 ...........................................	101
Remain 1 and 2 ..............................................	101
Event terminal ......................................................	102
On-screen display settings <Information display setting>
.......................................................................	102
Clock display mode and location .........................	102
Recorder status and title display..........................	102
Camera number and title display .........................	103
Use the transparent menu ...................................	103
Multiplexer settings <Multiplexer setting> ........................	104
Output A/Output B................................................	104
Copy Output A settings...................................	104

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4-split and 9-split ............................................	104
Sequential display ..........................................	104
Alarm display .......................................................	104
Covert camera .....................................................	105
XGA output (DX-TL308E only).............................	105
Settings related to playback
<Setting the playback functions>..................................	105
Activate repeat playback ................................	105
Display a playback image in field ...................	106
Image originality check play ...........................	106
Auto expiration on the specified date .............	106
Settings related to the menus
<Loading/saving/initializing the menu settings>..................	107
Loading the menu settings .............................	107
Save the menu settings..................................	107
Initialize the menu settings .............................	107
Settings related to communication
<Communication setting> ..........................................	108
RS-232C setting...................................................	108
LAN setting .........................................................	108
LAN service port settings ...............................	108
E-mail notification - Address setting ...............	108
IP alarm notification - Address setting ............	109
FTP transmission settings ..............................	109
PTZ camera setting..............................................	110
Restricting the operations of the recorder..................	111
Simple lock...............................................................	111
Enabling the simple lock.................................	111
Disabling the simple lock................................	111
Password lock..........................................................	111
Registering a password .......................................	112
Enabling the password lock .................................	112
Disabling the password lock ................................	112
Password for restricting operations
(Levels 1 to 3) ...........................................	112
Password lock for HDD protection .................	113
Changing a password ..........................................	113
Password for restricting operations
(Levels 1 to 3) ...........................................	113
Password for HDD protection.........................	113
Changing the lock mode from the password lock
to simple lock .................................................	114
Changing the operation restriction level...............	114
Protecting recorded data..........................................	115
Protecting recorded data ........................................	115
Checking the protected data ..................................	115
Disabling data protection........................................	115
Deleting recorded data .............................................	116
Deleting recorded data............................................	116
Reducing the load on the HDD.................................	117
Stopping the rotation of HDD that is not in use for
recording <HDD sleep mode> ...............................	117

Displaying the device information...........................	118
Checking the registered devices and
recorded data area .......................................	118
Displaying the <Device information> screen........	118
Displaying the Main device information ...............	118
Displaying the Copy device information...............	118
Displaying the Archive device information ...........	118
Displaying the system log ........................................	119
Displaying the system log ......................................	119
Function against power failure ................................	120
Power failure compensation circuit ......................	120
Power failure recovery recording .........................	120
Record of turning-off of the MAIN switch on the
rear panel .......................................................	120
RESET button ......................................................	120
Operation examples
Operation examples ..................................................	121
Operation example 1 ...............................................	121
Operation example 2 ...............................................	122
Operation example 3 ...............................................	123
Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting ........................................................	124
Checking the status of the recorder <Self-check function>
.......................................................................	124
Error indications......................................................	128
Warning indication and call-out signal output ..	128
Glossary/Specifications
Glossary .....................................................................	132
Specifications ............................................................	133

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Caution and care

HEAVY OBJECTS SHOULD NEVER BE PLACED ON THE UNIT (E.G., MONITOR)

NEVER TOUCH OR INSERT ANY OBJECT INSIDE THE UNIT

Touching the inside of the cabinet or inserting foreign objects of any kind through ventilation holes not only creates a safety hazard but can also cause extensive damage.

PROTECT THE POWER CORD

Damage to the power cord may cause fire or shock hazard. If the power cord is damaged, turn OFF the MAIN switch and carefully unplug the cord by holding the main plug.

If this unit is moved with the power on status, the built-in HDD may be damaged. Confirm that more than one minute have passed since the power cord and the connecting cords were disconnected, then move this unit.

UNPLUG THE POWER CORD DURING A LONG ABSENCE

Turn off the power and unplug the power cord during a long absence.

MAINTAIN GOOD VENTILATION

Do not obstruct the many ventilation holes on the unit. For maximum ventilation, leave some space around the unit and place the unit on a hard level surface only, and ensure it is not covered during use. Heavy objects should never be placed on the unit.

WHEN NOT IN USE

When not in use, always turn OFF the MAIN switch.

CABINET CARE

Never use petroleum-based cleaners. Clean with a soft cloth moistened with soap and water and wipe dry. PVC cables or leads should not be left in contact with the cabinet surface for long periods.

INSTALLATION LOCATION

For excellent performance and lasting reliability install in a location that is:-

1.Well ventilated, out of direct sunlight and away from direct heat.

2.A solid vibration-free surface.

3.Free from high humidity, excessive dust and away from magnetic fields.

4.Please ensure that the ventilation fan located on the unit’s back panel is not blocked.

UNSUITABLE LOCATIONS

Placing the unit in the following places might shorten the product life:

•Extremely cold places, such as refrigerated warehouses and ice houses

•Places where excessive hydrogen sulfide is likely to be generated, such as hot-springs areas

•Places or locations with salt air environment.

THIS EQUIPMENT DOES NOT PROVIDE CONNECTION FOR USED WITH OUTDOOR OR CABLE DISTRIBUTION SYSTEMS.

NO OBJECTS FILLED WITH LIQUIDS, SUCH AS VASES, SHALL BE PLACED ON THE APPARATUS. DO NOT PLACE HEAVY OBJECT ON THIS UNIT.

DO NOT STEP ONTO THIS UNIT.

The unit may drop or fall by losing its balance. It may cause injury or failure of the unit.

WARNING: TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPARATUS TO RAIN OR MOISTURE. THIS APPARATUS MUST BE GROUNDED.

MAINS LEAD CONNECTION

The mains lead on this Unit is fitted with a non-rewireable mains plug, incorporating a 5A fuse. If you need to replace the fuse, use a 5A fuse approved by BSI or ASTA to BS 1362, ensuring you refit the fuse cover. If the mains plug is not suitable for the sockets in your home, and you require to remove the plug, remove the fuse, cut off the plug then dispose of the plug immediately, to avoid a possible electric shock hazard. To refit a new plug, follow these instructions; Green-and- yellow: Earth, Blue: Neutral and Brown: Live. As the colours in the mains lead of this Unit may not correspond with the coloured markings identifying the terminals in your plug, proceed as follows.

•The wire which is coloured green-and-yellow must be connected to the terminal in the plug which is marked by the letter E or by the safety earth symbol or coloured green or green-and-yellow.

•The wire which is coloured blue must be connected to the terminal which is marked with the letter N or coloured black.

•The wire which is coloured brown must be connected to the terminal which is marked with the letter L or coloured red.

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This unit complies with the requirements of the EC Directive 2004/108/EC, “EMC Directive” and 2006/95/EC, “Low Voltage Directive”. The requirements for the susceptibility according to EN 55024 and the requirements for interference according to EN 55022 are observed for the operation on residential areas, business, light industrial premises and in small scale enterprises, inside as well as outside of the building. All places of operation are characterised by their connection to the public low voltage power supply system. This unit is manufactured in accordance with EN 60950-1.

Warning

This is a class A product. In a domestic environment this product may cause radio interference in which case the user may be required to take adequate measures.

Note: This symbol mark is for EU countries only.

This symbol mark is according to the directive 2002/96/EC Article 10 Information for users and Annex IV, and/or to the directive 2006/66/EC Article 20 Information for end-users and Annex II.

Your MITSUBISHI ELECTRIC product is designed and manufactured with high quality materials and components which can be recycled and/or reused.

This symbol means that electrical and electronic equipment, batteries and accumulators, at their end-of-life, should be disposed of separately from your household waste.

If a chemical symbol is printed beneath the symbol shown above, this chemical symbol means that the battery or accumulator contains a heavy metal at a certain concentration. This will be indicated as follows:

Hg: mercury (0,0005%), Cd: cadmium (0,002%), Pb: lead (0,004%)

In the European Union there are separate collection systems for used electrical and electronic products, batteries and accumulators.

Please, dispose of this equipment, batteries and accumulators correctly at your local community waste collection/ recycling centre.

Please, help us to conserve the environment we live in!

About the hard disk drive (HDD)

•This unit is equipped with HDD, which is a very delicate device. Therefore, handle this unit carefully.

•Don't expose this unit to vibrations and shocks. It may be damaged when exposed to vibrations and shocks especially during power-on or access to the HDD.

•Don't unplug the power cord during recording/playback or power-on.

•This unit is equipped with a system that automatically resumes and continues recording in the event of a minor failure in the HDD or other components during recording. However, depending on the type of a failure in the HDD, this unit may not able to continue recording. For early detection of failures, it is recommended to have this unit inspected every year.

•In the event of a fault in the HDD, replace it immediately. For replacement of the HDD, please contact your Mitsubishi dealer. (To replace the HDD, it is required to stop recording.)

•Use recommended HDD only. For HDD supported by this unit, please contact your Mitsubishi dealer.

•When the HDD is replaced, the recorded data are deleted. To ensure stable operation of this unit, the firmware may be updated from time to time. The recorded data may be deleted in such a case.

•When you dispose of or transfer this unit, handle the video data stored in HDD carefully and take all responsibilities related to the disposal or transfer.

•In the event of a failure in the HDD during normal recording or mirroring, this unit may not be able to resume recording after rebooted, depending on the failure condition.

•When you enable the mirroring function while the recorded data are stored in the HDD, the recorded data are deleted.

•When you delete the data, the recorded images cannot be played back any more.

•It is recommended to check regularly that the recorded data are played back correctly.

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Caution and care (continued)

Installation location and handling

•Before you first use this unit, supply power to it for at least 48 hours to charge the built-in backup battery so that the built-in power compensator circuit can be activated. When the battery isn't charged sufficiently, the built-in clock may go wrong or the unit may not able to recover in case of a power failure.

•Don't plug this unit and high current devices (such as copier and air conditioning) into the same wall socket.

•Place this unit on a level and stable surface. When it is used on an unstable surface, a failure may be caused.

•Don't remove the outer covering of this unit.

•Don't place this unit close to other devices. They may interfere with each other, disturbing video and audio.

•Don't place this unit on a heat source. In addition, don't place this unit near a hear source because this unit has ventilation openings in its side and bottom. Otherwise the inside temperature may rise, causing a failure.

•When this unit is placed on or under the monitor, a failure may be caused, such as image disturbance.

•Don't place a strong magnetic object near this unit. It may affect the images adversely and cause loss of recorded data.

•Don't expose this unit to volatile substances such as insecticide or don't leave this unit in contact with rubber or plastic products for a long time. Otherwise the surface of the product may deteriorate or the coating may come off.

•When this unit is placed directly on the waxed floor, the adhesion may increase between the floor and the non-slip rubber pads on the bottom of the product, causing the floor coating to come off or be colored.

•The HDD and cooling fans are motor-driven parts. To ensure stable recording, it is recommended to replace them every 30,000 hours of use as a guide assuming that the ambient operating temperature is 25°C. When replacing HDD, also replace the vibration-proof rubbers at the screwed areas. (Note that this period is just for a guide of replacement interval and isn't intended to guarantee the lifetime of the parts. They may be broken earlier because of shocks applied to the product and ambient operating temperature.)

•Be sure to use this unit within the allowable ambient temperature range (5° to 40°C) and humidity range (80% or less). When you use the unit out of this temperature range, the internal parts may be adversely affected or a malfunction may occur. In addition, when the temperature rises high, the characteristics of the HDD may deteriorate or its lifetime may be shortened. When you use the unit in a low temperature environment, supply it with power for at least 10 minutes before use.

•Clean the product regularly to prevent the ventilation openings from being covered by dust.

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Precautions for rack-mounting

•When mounting this unit in a rack, ensure that the temperature inside the rack doesn't rise to 40°C or higher. When installing a rack, you are recommended to install fans to keep the temperature inside the rack 30°C or lower.

•Don't install a device that becomes hot under this unit. Otherwise the inside temperature may rise, causing a failure.

•Don't give a shock to all HDD devices in the rack.

•Before taking this unit in or out of the rack, be sure to turn off HDD devices being energized in the rack.

•Don't place this unit near a device that generates vibrations.

Changing installation location

•When moving this unit, be sure to turn off the MAIN switch, make sure that the unit is completely stopped, and then unplug the power cord. When this unit is exposed to excessive shock while being energized, the internal electronic parts or HDD may be damaged. Be careful especially while the power indicator or access indicator is blinking.

•Don't move this unit for at least one minute after you turn off the power. Even after the power is turned off, the disc in the HDD keeps rotating by inertia for a while and the head is in an unstable state. This unit in such state is more vulnerable to vibrations and shocks than while being energized. Be careful not to give this unit even a slight shock for at least one minute after turning off the power. Wait at least one minute for the disc to stop, and then you can move the product.

•When moving this unit, cover it with shock absorbers to prevent shocks to the inside.

•When placing this unit on a floor, lay it gently on a soft mat or cloth.

Maintenance

•Gently wipe dirt off the cabinet with a soft cloth.

•When dirt persists, clean it off using a cloth soaked in water-diluted neutral detergent and wrung well and then wipe dry.

•When using a chemical cleaning cloth, follow its instructions.

•Don't use solvent such as benzene and thinner. Otherwise the surface of the product may deteriorate or the coating may come off.

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Notes for constructing a surveillance system using this unit

•This unit can be controlled by external devices via the external connector, RS-232C connector, or LAN connector. In addition, external devices can be controlled via the external connector, RS422 connector, or RS-232C connector. These functions allow this unit to flexibly support an advanced security system. However, depending on the settings of this unit or connection or combination with external devices, this unit or externally connected devices may operate wrongly, causing adverse effects on the entire surveillance system.

•When constructing a surveillance system using this unit, you are recommended to check its operation by connecting or combining it with other devices in advance.

•Don't use the alarm function of this unit for the purpose of making serious decisions or for applications involving human lives.

•When this unit becomes unable to recognize an external device in recording because of a power failure, voltage drop, or other failure, the recording point may move to the HDD inside this unit or other HDD. To prevent such symptom, it is recommended to use an uninterrupted power supply or other similar device.

•When you unplug the power cord or turn off the breaker during recording, the HDD may be broken or recorded data may become unable to be played back. When you turn on and off the breaker every day, program the timer recording to be performed while the breaker is on and don't turn off the breaker during recording.

•When the user or any third party uses external devices wrongly, or external devices are affected by electric noise or they are damaged or repaired, the saved data may be lost. Mitsubishi doesn't take any responsibility for damages related to such data loss.

•By connecting various external HDDs to this unit, you can expand the memory or use them as a copy device. However, when you perform recording, playback, or copy at a high rate using this unit, recording or playback data dropout or other failure may occur depending on the connected device because of slow data transfer or slow response. Be sure to check for such failure before starting the practical operation of the unit.

•Don't use the function to control the powers of external devices using the bus power of this unit.

•External devices you want to use may not be suitable for the intended application of this unit. For details, you are recommended to contact your Mitsubishi dealer.

•When connecting external devices, be sure to secure the connected cables using the supplied clamp bands. When the cables are disconnected or not connected firmly, the system may become unstable or images may not be recorded.

•Don't disconnect the cables while this unit is running. Otherwise a failure may be caused.

For important recordings

•Be sure to perform test recording before starting the practical operation of this unit, and also check regularly that the recording is performed correctly according to the settings during the practical operation.

•Mitsubishi doesn't compensate for data not recorded or not played back correctly because of a failure occurring in this unit or connected devices during the use of this unit.

•As a preparation for unexpected breakdown or accident, you are recommended to make regular backups of important recordings. Though digital signals don't deteriorate, playback or recording may become impossible because of aging deterioration of discs depending on the storage conditions.

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Copyright

• This unit records data digitally. Therefore, exercise caution in recording video images protected by copyright.

Recording time and product warranty

•Estimated recording time displayed on the menu screen is a continuous recordable time calculated in terms of the functional operation, not a product warranty period. In addition, they are not a warranty period of the operational reliability of the parts and components used in the unit.

Motion detection function

•Motion detection function in this unit may malfunction depending on the input condition of the video signal. If you connect this unit to a system that issues an alarm using the motion detection function, take care to avoid such malfunction. When the motion detection function malfunctions, connect another sensor to the ALARM IN terminal on the rear of this unit.

Supplied power cord

• The supplied power cord is designed for this unit only. Don't use this cord for other products.

Network

•It is recommended to confirm with your network administrator about the network settings in advance.

•As this unit is operated through network, you may suffer from damage as follows.

(1)Leakage or drain of information through this unit.

(2)Unauthorized operation of this unit by malicious third parties.

(3)Disturbance or deactivation of this unit by malicious third parties.

To prevent damage listed above, take sufficient network security measures on your own responsibility.

• Set a network password that cannot be easily guessed by third parties. In addition, change the password regularly.

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Disclaimer

•Mitsubishi assumes no responsibility or makes no compensation for operation error of your surveillance system, loss of recorded data, or other damages or losses due to a failure in this unit. In no event will Mitsubishi repair, restore, or reproduce recorded data.

•In no event will Mitsubishi assume responsibility or liability for the following:

(1)Disassembly, repair, or alteration of this unit by the user or installer.

(2)Failure or breakdown in or damage to this unit resulting from misuse or careless handling by the user or installer.

(3)Inconvenience or damages resulting from inability to display or record images or to operate the unit's functions correctly due to any reason or cause including breakdown or failure in this unit.

(4)Failure in this unit due to combination with other equipment manufactured by a third party, or inconvenience or damages resulting from such failure.

(5)Inconvenience, damages, or claims arising out of breakdown in this unit or loss of recorded video data due to replacement of the built-in HDD by the user or installer.

(6)Inconvenience or damages arising out of breakdown in this unit or inability to display or record images due to natural disaster including earthquake and storm.

(7)Inconvenience, damages, or claims arising out of breakdown in the built-in HDD or loss of recorded video data due to impact or vibration or environmental factors such as temperature at the installation site.

(8)Demand for damages or claim of infringement of privacy on the ground that the video monitored or recorded by the user become public or are used for any purpose other than surveillance for whatever reason.

(9)Incidental, special, or consequential damages arising directly or indirectly related to this unit.

(10)Failure caused by any program created based on the command data provided by Mitsubishi, or inconvenience, damages, or losses resulting from such failure.

•This unit is intended for recording and playback of video monitored by cameras. Mitsubishi doesn't assure that this unit is capable of preventing crimes.

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Note

Open source software

Thank you for purchasing Mitsubishi digital recorder DX-TL308E/DX-TL304E (hereinafter referred to as “Product”). Before using this Product, please be sure to read the Software License Agreement on page 11 of the user's manual with regard to the software contained in this Product (hereinafter referred to as “Licensed Software”). By using this Product, you are agreeing to be bound by the terms and conditions of the Software License Agreement.

This Product contains software programs that are covered by GNU General Public License or GNU Lesser General Public License. Such software programs are excluded from Licensed Software and not covered by the Software License Agreement. For the terms and conditions for use of the software programs covered by GNU General Public License or GNU Lesser General Public License, please see “Notice about software to which GNU GPL/LGPL is applied”*.

In addition, this Product contains “Apache” and “OpenSSL (including “Original SSLeay” library).” These software programs are also excluded from Licensed Software and not covered by the Software License Agreement. For the terms and conditions for use of these software programs, please see “Notice about Apache software”* and “Notice about OpenSSL software”*.

Other open source software contained in this product is excluded from Licensed Software and not covered by the Software License Agreement. For the terms and conditions for use of these software programs, please see “Notice about other open source software”*.

*The documents of “Notice about software to which GNU GPL/LGPL is applied,” “Notice about Apache software,” “Notice about OpenSSL software,” and “Notice about other open source software” are contained (in the format of electronic files as notice_GPL_LGPL_ja.pdf, notice_Apache_ja.pdf, notice_OpenSSL_ja.pdf, and notice_other_ja.pdf) in the “OpenSoft_License” folder in the CD supplied with this Product.

MPEG-4 patent

This Product is licensed under the MPEG-4 pool license only for the purpose of personal and non-commercial use involving the following activities:

(1)Encoding video in compliance with the MPEG-4 visual standard ("MPEG-4 Video").

(2)Decoding MPEG-4 Video that was encoded by a consumer engaged in a personal and non-commercial activity and/or was obtained from a video provider licensed by MPEG LA to provide MPEG-4 Video. For more information, visit http:// www.mpegla.com.

(3)Playback of video recorded by the recorder using a personal computer in which the PC viewing/communication software or the OCX software for Web browser is installed, or playback of video recorded by the recorder using a Web browser.

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Major operations and their functions
					Front view
1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8	9	10	11

* This illustration shows an example of DX-TL308E

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1 POWER indicator

OUTPUT A/B button

When the POWER button is pressed while the MAIN switch on the rear of this recorder is ON, this indicator illuminates. When this recorder is in the standby status or the MAIN switch on the rear of this recorder is OFF, this indicator goes out. It takes about 1 to 2 minutes for this recorder to be ready for operation after the POWER button is pressed. When this recorder is in the process of operation transition such as startup, this indicator blinks and other operations are not acceptable.

2ACCESS indicators (HDD A, HDD B indicators)

This indicator illuminates when this recorder is accessing the internal HDD or externally connected devices. Before pressing the POWER button, wait until the indicator goes out.

3COM (COMMUNICATION) indicator

This indicator illuminates when this recorder starts communicating via LAN.

4OUTPUT A/B indicator

This indicator goes out when the multiplexer output A is selected and it illuminates when B is selected.

5SPLIT button

When this button is pressed, the screen mode changes to split display mode.

When this button is held down for 2 seconds or longer, the multiplexer output is switched between A and B. The OUTPUT A/B indicator goes out when A is selected and it illuminates when B is selected. While the multiplexer output B is selected, the menus are not displayed.

6<DX-TL308E> Camera number buttons (1 to 8) <DX-TL304E> Camera number buttons (1 to 4)

Press these buttons to display images from the cameras connected to this recorder. The number of button corresponds to that of the CAMERA IN connector on the rear of this recorder. The button corresponding to the camera you are viewing illuminates.

Number buttons (0 to 9)

Press these buttons to input passwords.

7SEQUENCE button

Press this button to automatically switch images from cameras.

8REC indicator

This indicator illuminates when this recorder starts recording. It goes out when the recorder stops recording.

9ALARM REC indicator

This indicator blinks when this recorder starts alarm recording. It goes out when the recorder stops alarm recording.

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10TIMER indicator

This indicator illuminates while this recorder is in the timer recording mode or timer recording standby mode. It blinks when an error is found in the timer program.

11LOCK indicator

This indicator illuminates while the simple lock or the password lock is enabled.

12SERIAL BUS ports

Input and output ports to connect a device equipped with serial bus terminal. Bus power cannot be used. When the serial bus ports are not in use, attach the serial bus port covers to keep dust from entering the recorder.

13ALERT indicator

This indicator blinks when the recorder notifies an important event such as an error occurring in it.

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			Front view (inside of door)
14	15	16	17	18	19	20	21	22	23	24

25

26

27

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14POWER button

The power is turned on when this button is pressed while the MAIN switch on the rear is ON. When this button is pressed again, this recorder enters the standby mode. When this recorder is in the process of operation transition such as startup, the POWER indicator blinks and other operations are not acceptable.

15Analog output connectors

VIDEO OUT connector

RCA connector to output video signals. The same image as that from OUTPUT A is output.

AUDIO OUTPUT connector

RCA connector to output audio signals.

16SET UP button

When this button is pressed, <Main menu> is displayed.

17EXIT/CANCEL button

This button is used to set the menus.

18Direction buttons (UP, DOWN, LEFT, RIGHT buttons)

Use these buttons to move the item to be set during menu setting.

These buttons are also used to move the magnification center point while enlarging an image.

* This illustration shows an example of DX-TL308E.

REW, FF buttons

Use these buttons to adjust the playback speed, and to rewind or forward the recorded images.

ENTER button

This button is used to designate the detection target areas of the motion detection function.

It is also used to accept the menu settings.

19NEXT/START button

This button is used to set the menus.

20BOOK MARK button

When this button is pressed, <Bookmark menu> is displayed. When the playback device is designated as Copy device, Archive device, or preliminary area, <Bookmark menu> is not displayed. ( Page 74)

21TRIPLEX PB button

When this button is pressed while live images from cameras are being displayed in the split display mode, the playback image of your desired camera can be displayed. Triplex playback is possible with Output A only.

DIGITAL ZOOM button

When this button is pressed in the single screen display mode or the single screen playback mode, the displayed image is enlarged. To move the magnification center point, press the direction buttons.

FRAME buttons

Use these buttons for frame-by-frame playback.

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22REC/STOP button

When this button is pressed, this recorder starts recording and the REC indicator illuminates. When this button is held down for 2 seconds or longer, this recorder stops recording and the REC indicator goes out. When this button is held down for 2 seconds or longer during alarm recording or emergency recording, this recorder stops recording. This recorder does not stop recording during timer recording even when this button is held down.

23TIMER button

When this button is pressed, this recorder enters the timer recording mode or standby mode and the TIMER indicator illuminates. When this button is held down for 2 seconds or longer, the timer recording mode or standby mode is canceled and the TIMER indicator goes out.

24LOCK button

When this button is pressed while the MAIN switch on the rear is ON, this recorder enters the simple lock or password lock mode. While this recorder is locked, the indicator illuminates. You can set passwords using <Password> of <Main menu>. ( Pages 111 to 114)

25COPY button

When this button is pressed, <Copy menu> is displayed. Use this button to copy or archive data.

( Pages 75 to 78)

This button illuminates during copy. It blinks at the start and end of copy operation.

26SEARCH button

When this button is pressed, <Search menu> is dis-

played. Use this button to search images. ( Pages 68 to 72)

27HELP button

When this button is pressed, the help menu showing information such as cautions on use, operating procedures, and functional descriptions is displayed.

It is also used to display the warning.

WARNING RESET button

When this button is pressed while a warning is displayed, the warning display is cleared.

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STOP button

Press this button to stop playback.

PAUSE/JUMP TO END button

When this button is pressed during playback, still image playback starts and the button illuminates. When this button is pressed again, playback starts and the button goes out.

When the PAUSE/JUMP TO END button is pressed while the playback is stopped, images around the end of the latest recorded data are played back in the still image playback mode. (End point search)

REV.PLAY button

When this button is pressed, this recorder starts reverse playback and the button illuminates.

PLAY button

When this button is pressed, this recorder starts playback and the button illuminates.

SPEED (+ and -) buttons

When the playback (+) button or reverse playback (-) button is pressed during playback or reverse playback, the playback rate is changed.

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Major operations and their functions (continued)

Rear view

1						2			3
4	5	6	7	8	9	10	11	12	13	14 15

* This illustration shows an example of DX-TL308E.

1 MAIN switch

4 AC power socket

This is the main power switch. To use this recorder, set this switch to ON. Otherwise, the POWER button on the front panel of the recorder cannot turn on or off the recorder.

2<DX-TL308E> CAMERA connectors (1 to 8) <DX-TL304E> CAMERA connectors (1 to 4)

Notice

•Do not connect superimposed voltage cameras because they can cause damage to the recorder.

CAMERA IN connectors

BNC connectors to input camera video signals.

CAMERA OUT connectors

BNC connectors to output camera video signals. When the MAIN switch is on, the camera video signals input to CAMERA IN connectors are looped out to these connectors.

3VIDEO OUTPUT connectors

OUTPUT A VIDEO connector

BNC connector to output video signals to the monitor.

OUTPUT B VIDEO connector

BNC connector to output video signals to the second (B) monitor. ( Page 24)

Use this socket to connect the supplied power cord. Earth terminal is used for safety. Insert the power cord of this recorder to the 100 to 240 V outlet with ground terminal.

Notice

•When the power outlet does not have an earth terminal, ask your dealer for grounding work (for pay). Never connect the ground terminal of the power cord to the gas pipe, water pipe, conductor rod and so on.

•Make sure to use the supplied power cord.

5GND terminals

This terminal is used as common ground terminal.

6XGA port (DX-TL308E only)

Port to output video signals to XGA monitor.

7<DX-TL308E> ALARM IN terminals (1 to 8) <DX-TL304E> ALARM IN terminals (1 to 4)

Terminals to input alarm signals. These terminals accept alarm signals once a second. However, when multiple signals are input at the same time, not all the signals may be accepted.

8RS-232C connector

This connector is used to connect a host device equipped with RS-232C connector (such as a personal computer). This recorder can be controlled from other devices via this connector.

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9I/O terminals

EMERGENCY terminal

Input terminal to start emergency recording forcibly.

EVENT terminals (1 to 3)

Input terminals for activate the function configured in the <Event terminal> menu. Page 102)

MODE OUT terminals (1 to 2)

Output terminals to notify the current recorder sta-

tus. Select the status information to be output in the <Mode-out • Remaining capacity> menu. ( Page 101)

Notice

•The MODE OUT terminal may output a signal for several seconds when the MAIN switch on the rear panel of the recorder is turned on or the recorder recovers from a power failure.

CALL OUT (+) terminal / CALL OUT (-) terminal

Output terminal to notify the trouble in the recorder and its exclusive ground terminal (isolation terminal). Information to be externally output consists of items selectable in the <Warning display • Buzzer • Call-out> menu ( pages 99 and 100) and items to be output regardless of the menu settings.

Notice

•The CALL OUT terminal may output a the signal for several seconds when the MAIN switch on the rear panel of the recorder is turned on or the recorder recovers from a power failure. Pay attention to this matter if you use peripheral devices to issue notification.

GND terminal

This terminal is used as common ground terminal.

DC 12V OUT terminal

This terminal outputs the direct voltage only when both the MAIN switch and the POWER button are on. The maximum electric current is 350 mA.

10PTZ control terminals

These terminals are used to connect a PTZ camera to control (pan, tilt and zoom) it.

11RESET button

When this button is pressed, this recorder is reset and the power is turned off. In this case, image data, menu settings, and the clock setting are retained.

12SERIAL BUS ports

Input and output ports to connect a device equipped with serial bus terminal. Don't use the function to control the powers of external devices using the bus power of this recorder. Bus power cannot be used.

By connecting various external HDDs to this recorder, you can expand the memory or use them as a copy device. However, when you perform recording, playback, or copy at a high rate using this unit, recording or playback data dropout or other failure may occur depending on the connected device because of slow data transfer or slow response. Be sure to check for such failure before starting the practical operation of the recorder.

13LAN port

Port for communication with the special application software using a web browser.

14AUDIO connectors

AUDIO IN connector

RCA connector to input audio signals.

AUDIO OUT connector

RCA connector to output audio signals.

15Keyhole for antitheft lock

This is a hole to connect a commercially available antitheft cable manufactured by Kensington.

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Major operations and their functions (continued)

											Screen display
			1				2
			1			Alarm interrupt
3			19-01-2008 Sat
			15:00:45
4			HDD (EMR)
			CIF • L3
												7
									6
											Please push the help button
						N	69%
5									Recorder title													8
			REM			A	29%		N [SBM08]			[SBM08]		SYNC	[B]	COPY		ARCHIVE				1
												Camera title

Notice

•The above figure is an example for explanation. Some items may not be displayed simultaneously.

1Camera number/Camera title

A camera number or camera title is displayed.

is displayed on the right side of the camera number during recording. (When you select to hide the camera number, it is not displayed.)

For setting the items to be displayed, see page 103.

For setting the camera title, see page 103.

For setting the camera number display position, see page 103.

2Alarm input prohibition

When alarm input is prohibited, this indication appears. For alarm input prohibition, see page 61.

3Clock

The present time is displayed. The recording time is displayed during playback.

For setting the clock, see page 99.

For setting the display position and display mode of the clock, see page 102.

4Playback information

The playback device, picture size, and picture quality are displayed during playback.

When the playback rate is changed, FPS or FPS is displayed. ( shows the number of frames.) Page 73

or is displayed during rewind or fast forward playback. ( shows the number indicating the level of

the playback speed.) Page 73

Hi-speed or Hi-speed is displayed during super high-speed playback.

The displayed items are different in the single screen display mode and the split screen display mode.

For switching the playback device, see page 66. For the picture size, see page 51.

For the picture quality, see page 52.

5Remaining capacity

The remaining capacity of the selected device is displayed. When the remaining capacity of the registered device decreases to the predetermined level, "REM" is displayed.

N ..... HDD (Normal) A ..... HDD (Alarm)

E ..... HDD (Emergency) AR... HDD (Archive)

For setting the device to be displayed and the remaining capacity, see page 101.

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6Recorder title

The designated recorder title is displayed.

For setting the recorder title and displaying/hiding the title, see page 102.

7Warning

Warning is displayed when a failure or error occurs in this recorder. Press the HELP button to check the details.

For setting the warning indication, see pages 99 and 100.

For warnings, see pages 128 to 131.

8Operation status

The current operation mode of this recorder or devices being operated are displayed.

Indication	Operation status
	Normal recording
	Alarm recording
	Emergency recording
	Playback
SYNC	Synchronizing (*)
COPY	Copying
ARCHIVE	Archiving

(*): The copy destination HDD is displayed during synchronization. (Displayed only when synchronizing with the internal HDD. When synchronizing with the external HDD, this indication does not appear.)

Indication	Device being operated
[A]	Main recording	Internal HDD A
[B]	device	Internal HDD B
[SBM01] - [SBM08]		External HDD
[SBC01]	Copy device	External HDD
[SBC17]		DVD/CD (in an
		external drive)
[SBC18]		USB memory
[SBB01] - [SBB08]	Archive device	External HDD

For displaying or hiding the operation status and HDD being operated, see page 102.

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Connections

Connecting CCTV cameras, monitors, and sensors

Camera

<DX-TL308E> (up to 8 cameras) <DX-TL304E> (up to 4 cameras)

RS232C integral camera

RS422

integral camera

Secure the USB cord using the supplied clamp band to prevent disconnection. (Page 26)

Secure the power cord using the supplied clamp band to prevent disconnection. (Page 26)

	To CAMERA IN
	connectors
	corresponding to the	To GND
	camera numbers
		terminal

Sensor 1

For setting, see pages 53 and 54.

To ALARM IN terminals corresponding to the sensor numbers

Monitor

To VIDEO IN connector

To OUTPUT A

VIDEO connector

To VIDEO IN

connector

To OUTPUT B

VIDEO connector

Monitor

* This illustration shows an example of DX-TL308E.

To XGA

port To SERIAL BUS port

Mouse

XGA (PC) monitor (DX-TL308E only)
For setting, see	page 105.	External recording device
Power cord		DX-ZD6UE
		Up to 4 to 8 devices can be used at the
	PC	same time. (The number of devices differs
	For setting, see	depending on the operation manner.)
		For setting, see	page 36.
	page 108.

		PTZ control terminals
	for the Continent	For setting, see
		page 110.
	for U.K	RS232C
		integral camera
	<Cable termination>
	Cable end connected to ALARM IN
	or I/O terminal and RS422
	5-7 mm strip-off	RS422
	Applicable wire
		integral camera
	0.32-0.65 mm
	(AWG 28-22)

To LAN port

PC

For setting, see pages 108 and 109.

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Notice

•By connecting various devices, you can control this recorder by external devices and control external devices by this recorder. However, depending on the operating condition of the recorder, its operation and control of external devices may become slow or unstable.

•Select a USB hub supporting USB 2.0. Depending on the type of the USB hub you use, when a USB 2.0 device and a USB 1.1 device are connected, both of them may operate according to the USB 1.1 standard. Avoid using such USB hub.

•Before connecting external devices, turn off the MAIN switch of the recorder. After the completion of connection, turn on the powers of the external devices first and then turn on the MAIN switch of the recorder.

EMERGENCY/ALARM IN/EVENT 1-3 input terminals

	[Input circuit]	5V	[Input conditions]	Grounding for 200 ms or longer
	10kΩ	0.047µF	[Input interval]	At least 1 second
		5V	[Specifications]	When operating: Short-circuited to GND terminal or L-level
	22kΩ			voltage is applied.
	Input			When not operating: Open
	terminal
	GND	4.7kΩ
	<Recorder's internal circuit>
	CALL OUT output terminal
	[Output circuit]		[Specifications]	Warning alarm signal (Photocoupler output)
				When operating: Short

	CALL OUT (+) terminal	Max. allowable input current is 7 mA DC.
		When not operating: Open
		Max. allowable input voltage is +24 V DC.
	CALL OUT (-) terminal	* The terminal may output a signal for several seconds when the MAIN switch on
		the rear panel of the recorder is turned on or the recorder recovers from a
<Recorder's internal circuit>		power failure.

MODE OUT 1-2 output terminals

[Output circuit]

Output terminal

GND

<Recorder's internal circuit>

[Specifications] When operating: L-level voltage is output.

Max. allowable input current is 7 mA DC. When not operating: Open

Max. allowable input voltage is +24 V DC.

*Use the recorder within the ratings shown above.

*The terminal may output a signal for several seconds when the MAIN switch on the rear panel of the recorder is turned on or the recorder recovers from a power failure.

Connection for alarm recording

Following figure shows an example of the connection of alarm signal corresponding to alarm sensor 1.

Alarm switch

* This illustration shows an example of DX-TL308E.

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Connections (continued)

Cable clamping

Step 1 Insert the supplied clamp bands into the clamp holes in the rear of the recorder.

•One clamp hole is for the power cable and the other is for USB cables.

For power cable

For USB cable

Step 2 Run the cable to be clamped around the clamp band as shown in the figure.

• The rough side of the band should face up.

Step 3 Pull the end of the clamp band until it is tightened.

Tips

•Illustrations show an example of DX-TL308E.

Connecting an analog VCR

To VIDEO OUT							To AUDIO OUT
connector							connector

Audio cable	To AUDIO IN
(commercially available)	connector
Video cable	To VIDEO IN
(commercially available)	connector	Analog VCR

Optional products

DX-ZD6UE DX-ZD5UE(Z)

Additional hard disk unit (for serial bus connection)

By connecting various external HDDs to this unit, you can expand the memory or use them as a copy device. However, when you perform recording, playback, or copy at a high rate using this unit, recording or playback data dropout or other failure may occur depending on the connected device because of slow data transfer or slow response. Be sure to check for such failure before starting the practical operation of the recorder.

Don't use the function to control the powers of external devices using the bus power of this recorder.

When using DX-ZD6UE, you can use the mirroring and spanning functions.

DX-RM5(ZD)

Rack-mount adapter for additional hard disk unit DX- ZD6UE/DX-ZD5UE(Z)

DX-KB5UE

Keyboard for digital recorder

DX-RM3

Rack-mount adapter for digital recorder DX-TL308E/DX- TL304E series

Recommended products

For recommended external devices, contact your dealer.

External devices you want to use may not be suitable for the intended application of this recorder. For details, you are recommended to contact your dealer.

By connecting various external HDDs to this recorder, you can expand the memory or use them as a copy device. However, when you perform recording, playback, or copy at a high rate using this unit, recording or playback data dropout or other failure may occur depending on the connected device because of slow data transfer or slow response. Be sure to check for such failure before starting the practical operation of the recorder.

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Caution for connecting additional hard disk units

When you connect 5 or more additional hard disk units to this recorder, you are recommended to connect them by USB cables as shown below in order to prevent recognition failure caused by variation in their startup time.

At the commencement of practical operation, check that they are recognized correctly even when a small number of units are connected.

Recorder

IN

Additional

unit

OUT

IN

IN

Additional

Additional

unit

unit

OUT

OUT

IN

IN

Additional

Additional

unit

unit

OUT

OUT

IN

IN

Additional

Additional

unit

unit

OUT

IN

Additional

unit

Notice

•When you play back data stored in the extension unit during recording to the same extension unit at a rate close to the recorder’s maximum processing capacity (for example of DX-TL308E, at 12.5 FPS for all the cameras in the 2CIF picture size), noise may appear in the image or audio. In addition, when you make backups of the data to the extension unit during recording on the recorder, make sure to set the total recording rate of cameras to half or less of the upper limit of the designated picture size (<DX-TL308E> 4CIF: 25 FPS or less, 2CIF: 50 FPS or less, or CIF: 100 FPS or less, <DX-TL304E> 4CIF: 12.5 FPS or less, 2CIF: 25 FPS or less, or CIF: 50 FPS or less).

Caution in installing multiple recorders in an EIA rack

Follow the steps below to install the recorder in an EIA rack (occupying 2U space) using the rack mount adaptor (DX-RM3).

1Remove the feet from the bottom of the recorder. (4 feet)

2Fit the rack mount adaptor using the screws on both sides of the recorder. (2 screws on each side)

3Secure the recorder to the EIA rack using screws. Prepare appropriate screws for your rack.

Rack mount adaptor (DX-RM3)

Screws on the recorder (2 screws on each side)

Feet on the bottom of the recorder (4 feet)

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How to set the menus

You can set the operation conditions and perform various controls using the menus.

There are 3 methods to set the menus as described below.

Set the menus automatically ( Pages 32 and 33)

When you turn on the recorder for the first time, the Setup Wizard screen is displayed and you can configure the minimum required settings according to the displayed menus.

Set the menus manually

You can manually change the settings made by the Setup Wizard or manually configure settings other than those made by the Setup Wizard. For how to locate setting items, see page 2.

Copy the menu settings of other DX-TL308E/DX-TL304E ( Page 107)

You can set the recorder's menus by copying the menu settings of other DX-TL308E/DX-TL304E to externally connected media and then loading those settings.

Displaying the menus

When you press the following buttons, the corresponding menus are displayed. (Check that no other menus or warnings are displayed.)

	Mouse	Left-click	Main menu
			You can set the
			operation conditions of
			the recorder.

Bookmark menu

You can register bookmarks.

Page 74

Press while the single screen

playback is in pause.

You can search for bookmarked images.

Page 74

Inside the front door of the recorder

	Copy menu	Press while the
	You can copy data for a	single screen
		playback is in pause.
	short time of period.
	Page 75

You can copy or archive data based on the conditions you specify. Pages 75 to 78.

You can display these menus also from the mouse operation screen.

Help menu

Detailed descriptions of the menus and warnings are displayed.

Search menu

You can search for desired images.

Pages 68 to 72.

You can display these menus also from the mouse operation screen.

	Mouse	Right-click	Mouse operation screen
			You can operate various functions of the recorder
			using a mouse.
			You can display the Search menu, Copy menu,
			Bookmark menu, and Help menu also from the
			mouse operation screen.
			Pages 30 and 31.

Notice

•When the multiplexer Output B is selected, menus cannot be displayed. In addition, when you operate the recorder by a mouse, the mouse cursor is displayed but no menus are displayed and you cannot configure the menu settings. You can set the menus only when Output A is selected. (Page 41)

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Operating the menus

You can operate the displayed menu by pressing the buttons on the front panel of the recorder or clicking the buttons displayed on the menu screens.

Notice

• Use a general USB mouse having two buttons as shown by the figure. Certain types						Wheel
	Left button					Right button
of mouse cannot be used with this recorder.

You are recommended to use a mouse having 800 dpi resolution.

•Mouse is not supplied with the recorder.

•

Mouse wheel doesn’t work with this recorder.

Mouse

Buttons on the screen

Examples

Descriptions

To set parameters.

When you click on the button, the parameter or number

, etc

displayed on the button changes. Left-click or right-click

1

High

repeatedly until the desired item is displayed.

(Disabled)

(Enabled)

Click the radio button of the desired parameter.

(Disabled)

(Enabled)

Select the checkbox of the desired parameter to put a

checkmark.

To switch the selected

10

100

You can go to the next item. For example, by pressing the [ 10 ]

item in the list.

button, you can skip next 10 items.

, etc

In addition, this button is used to change the setting values.

You can go back to the previous item. For example, by

, etc

pressing the [ 10 ] button, you can skip back previous 10 items.

10

100

In addition, this button is used to change the setting values.

You can scroll lists.

Click on

or .

You cannot scroll lists using the buttons on the front panel of

the recorder.

To display

E:Return , etc

The previous menu is displayed.

other menus.

The next menu is displayed.

D:Next

Setting , etc

To display the

Help menu is displayed, showing information such as

?

operation procedures. This menu is also displayed when you

Help menu.

press the HELP button on the front panel of the recorder.

To accept the

E:Return

When you set a desired item and then display other menu by

menu settings.

[Return] or [Next], the setting you made is determined.

D:Next Setting

, etc

Tips

•To set the menus using the buttons on the front panel of the recorder

You can select a setting item using the direction buttons and determine the setting using the ENTER button.

Instead of the buttons showing letter C, D, or E, such as [D:Next], displayed on the screen, you can use the button C, D, or E on the front panel of the recorder.

Closing the menus

Step 1 Display the Main, Search, Copy, or Bookmark menu and left-click the [Exit] button.

Notice

•You cannot close the menus by pressing the SET UP button on the recorder.

Menu settings/Device registration

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How to set the menus (continued)

Using the mouse operation screen

When you right-click the mouse, the mouse operation screen is displayed and you can control the recorder on the screen.

Mouse	Right-click

1

Mouse operation screen

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21

20

19

18

17

16

15

14

13

2

3

4

5

6

7

8

9 10 11 12

* This illustration shows an example of DX-TL308E.

1Camera number buttons

When you click any of these buttons, the image from the corresponding camera is displayed on the entire screen. These buttons are used in the triplex playback mode, too. While the camera number buttons are displayed, the other buttons don't work.

2Single screen button

When you click this button, the camera number buttons are displayed for 3 seconds.

34-split button

<DX-TL308E> Each time you click this button, the screen mode changes in the order of 4-split a 4-split b 4-split a ...

<DX-TL304E> When you click this button, a 4-split screen is displayed.

49-split button

<DX-TL308E> When you click this button, a 9-split screen is displayed.

<DX-TL304E> Not available.

5Reverse search button

Each time you click this button during reverse playback, the button illuminates and the playback speed changes in the order of approx. X2 approx. X4 approx. X8 approx. X16 high-speed playback approx. X2 ...

6Reverse play button

When you click this button, reverse playback starts. When you click the button during playback or reverse playback, images are played or reverse-played at the lowest rate and [-] is displayed on the button. Each time you click the [Play] button while [-] is displayed, the playback speed increases.

7Reverse step button

When you click this button, reverse frame-by-frame playback starts.

8Stop button

When you click this button, playback stops.

9Pause button

When you click this button during playback, the still image playback mode starts. By clicking this button again, playback resumes.

When this button is pressed while the playback is stopped, images around the end of the latest recorded data are played back in the still image playback mode.

10Step button

When you click this button, frame-by-frame playback starts.

11Play button

When you click this button, playback starts.

When you click the button during playback or reverse playback, images are played or reverse-played at the highest rate and [+] is displayed on the button. Each time you click the [Reverse play] button while [+] is displayed, the playback speed decreases.

12Forward search button

Each time you click this button during playback, the button illuminates and the playback speed changes in the order of approx. X2 approx. X4 approx. X8 approx. X16 high-speed playback approx. X2 ...

13Recording/Stop button

When you click this button, recording starts and the button illuminates. By clicking this button again, a confirmation screen is displayed. When you select [Yes], recording stops and the button goes out.

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