WARNING
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK
DO NOT OPEN
WARNING: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK,
DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK).
NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE.
REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED
The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol, within an equilateral triangle, is intended
to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated "dangerous voltage" within the
product's enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric
shock.
The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the
presence of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the
literature accompanying the appliance.
SERVICE PERSONNEL.
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COMPLIANCE NOTICE OF FCC:
THIS EQUIPMENT HAS BEEN TESTED AND FOUND TO COMPLY WITH THE LIMITS FOR A CLASS A
DIGITAL DEVICE, PURSUANT TO PART 15 OF THE FCC RULES. THESE LIMITS ARE DESIGNED TO
PROVIDE REASONABLE PROTECTION AGAINST HARMFUL INTERFERENCE WHEN THE EQUIPMENT
IS OPERATED IN A COMMERCIAL ENVIRONMENT. THIS EQUIPMENT GENERATES, USES, AND CAN
RADIATE RADIO FREQUENCY ENERGY AND IF NOT INSTALLED AND USED IN ACCORDANCE WITH
THE INSTRUCTION MANUAL, MAY CAUSE HARMFUL INTERFERENCE TO RADIO COMMUNICATIONS.
OPERATION OF THIS EQUIPMENT IN A RESIDENTIAL AREA IS LIKELY TO CAUSE HARMFUL
INTERFERENCE, IN WHICH CASE USERS WILL BE REQUIRED TO CORRECT THE INTERFERENCE AT
THEIR OWN EXPENSE.
WARNING: CHANGES OR MODIFICATIONS NOT EXPRESSLY APPROVED BY THE PARTY
RESPONSIBLE FOR COMPLIANCE COULD VOID THE USER’S AUTHORITY TO OPERATE THE
EQUIPMENT.
THIS CLASS OF DIGITAL APPARATUS MEETS ALL REQUIREMENTS OF THE CANADIAN
INTERFERENCE-CAUSING EQUIPMENT REGULATIONS.
The information in this manual is believed to be accurate as of the date of publication. MITSUBISHI ELECTRIC is
not responsible for any problems resulting from the use thereof. The information contained herein is subject to
change without notice. Revisions or new editions to this publication may be issued to incorporate such changes.
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Important Safeguards
1. Read Instructions
All the safety and operating instructions should be read before the
appliance is operated.
2. Retain Instructions
The safety and operating instructions should be retained for future
reference.
3. Cleaning
Unplug this equipment from the wall outlet before cleaning it. Do not
use liquid aerosol cleaners. Use a damp soft cloth for cleaning.
4. Attachments
Never add any attachments and/or equipment without the approval of
the manufacturer as such additions may result in the risk of fire,
electric shock or other personal injury.
5. Water and/or Moisture
Do not use this equipment near water or in contact with water.
6. Placing and Accessories
Do not misplace this equipment other than upright position. This
equipment has an open frame SMPS (Switching Mode Power Supply),
which may cause a fire or electric shock if anything is inserted into the
unit through the ventilation holes on the side of the equipment.
Do not place this equipment on an unstable cart, stand or table. The
equipment may fall, causing serious injury to a child or adult, and
serious damage to the equipment. Wall or shelf mounting should
follow the manufacturer's instructions, and should use a mounting kit
approved by the manufacturer.
This equipment and cart combination should be moved with care.
Quick stops, excessive force, and uneven surfaces may cause the
equipment and cart combination to overturn.
7. Power Sources
This equipment should be operated only from the type of power source
indicated on the marking label. If you are not sure of the type of
power, please consult your equipment dealer or local power company.
8. Power Cords
Operator or installer must remove power and TNT connections before
handling the equipment.
9. Lightning
For added protection for this equipment during a lightning storm, or
when it is left unattended and unused for long periods of time, unplug
it from the wall outlet and disconnect the antenna or cable system.
This will prevent damage to the equipment due to lightning and
power-line surges.
10. Overloading
Do not overload wall outlets and extension cords as this can result in
the risk of fire or electric shock.
11. Objects and Liquids
Never push objects of any kind through openings of this equipment as
they may touch dangerous voltage points or short out parts that could
result in a fire or electric shock. Never spill liquid of any kind on the
equipment.
12. Servicing
Do not attempt to service this equipment yourself. Refer all servicing
to qualified service personnel.
13. Damage requiring Service
Unplug this equipment from the wall outlet and refer servicing to
qualified service personnel under the following conditions:
A. When the power-supply cord or the plug has been damaged.
B. If liquid is spilled, or objects have fallen into the equipment.
C. If the equipment has been exposed to rain or water.
D. If the equipment does not operate normally by following the
operating instructions, adjust only those controls that are covered
by the operating instructions as an improper adjustment of other
controls may result in damage and will often require extensive
work by a qualified technician to restore the equipment to its
normal operation.
E. If the equipment has been dropped, or the cabinet damaged.
F. When the equipment exhibits a distinct change in performance —
this indicates a need for service.
14. Replacement Parts
When replacement parts are required, be sure the service technician
has used replacement parts specified by the manufacturer or that have
the same characteristics as the original part. Unauthorized
substitutions may result in fire, electric shock or other hazards.
15. Safety Check
Upon completion of any service or repairs to this equipment, ask the
service technician to perform safety checks to determine that the
equipment is in proper operating condition.
16. Field Installation
This installation should be made by a qualified service person and
should conform to all local codes.
17. Correct Batteries
Warning: Risk of explosion if battery is replaced by an incorrect type.
Dispose of used batteries according to the instructions.
18. Tmra
A manufacturer’s maximum recommended ambient temperature
(Tmra) for the equipment must be specified so that the customer and
installer may determine a suitable maximum operating environment
for the equipment.
19. Elevated Operating Ambient Temperature
If installed in a closed or multi-unit rack assembly, the operating
ambient temperature of the rack environment may be greater than
room ambient. Therefore, consideration should be given to installing
the equipment in an environment compatible with the manufacturer’s
maximum rated ambient temperature (Tmra).
20. Reduced Air Flow
Installation of the equipment in the rack should be such that the
amount of airflow required for safe operation of the equipment is not
compromised.
21. Mechanical Loading
Mounting of the equipment in the rack should be such that a hazardous
condition is not caused by uneven mechanical loading.
22. Circuit Overloading
Consideration should be given to connection of the equipment to
supply circuit and the effect that overloading of circuits might have on
over current protection and supply wiring. Appropriate consideration
of equipment nameplate ratings should be used when addressing this
concern.
23. Reliable Earthing (Grounding)
Reliable grounding of rack mounted equipment should be maintained.
Particular attention should be given to supply connections other than
direct conections to the branch circuit (e.g., use of power strips).
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Table of Contents
Chapter 1 — Introduction ..................................................................................1
Features ..........................................................................................................1
Technical Overview .......................................................................................2
Chapter 2 — Installation ....................................................................................3
Package Contents..........................................................................................3
Required Installation Tools...........................................................................3
Connecting the Video Source....................................................................... 3
Connecting the Loop Through Video...........................................................4
Connecting Audio ..........................................................................................4
Setting Unit for CVBS or VGA output ..........................................................4
Connecting the Monitor.................................................................................5
Connecting the Spot Monitor .......................................................................5
Connecting the RGB Monitor.......................................................................5
Connecting Alarms ........................................................................................5
AI 1 to 4 (Alarm In).......................................................................................6
GND (Ground) .............................................................................................6
ARI (Alarm Reset In)....................................................................................6
Alarm Out.....................................................................................................6
Connecting to the Network Port...................................................................6
Connecting to the RS-232C Port ..................................................................7
Factory Reset .................................................................................................7
Connecting to the USB Port..........................................................................8
Connecting the Power Cord..........................................................................8
Chapter 3 — Configuration................................................................................9
Front Panel Controls .....................................................................................9
POWER LED ...............................................................................................9
REC LED .....................................................................................................9
ALARM LED ................................................................................................9
Panic Button ..............................................................................................10
Camera Buttons (1 to 4) ............................................................................10
Quad/Sequence Button .............................................................................10
PTZ Button.................................................................................................10
Arrow Buttons ............................................................................................10
Enter/Pause Button....................................................................................11
Menu Button ..............................................................................................11
Connecting the Infrared Remote Control ..................................................11
Turning on the Power ..................................................................................12
Initial Unit Setup...........................................................................................12
Setup Screen ................................................................................................12
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Normal Setup Screen...................................................................................14
System Information....................................................................................14
Date/Time Setup........................................................................................17
System Check Screen ...............................................................................20
Storage Screen..........................................................................................21
System Log Screen ...................................................................................23
System Shutdown......................................................................................23
Configuring Input Devices ..........................................................................24
Camera Setup Screen ...............................................................................24
Alarm In Setup Screen...............................................................................25
Motion Detector .........................................................................................26
Text-In Setup Screen.................................................................................27
Alarm Out Setup Screen............................................................................29
Audio Setup Screen...................................................................................30
RS232 Setup Screen .................................................................................31
Configuring Recording Settings.................................................................32
Record Mode Setup Screen ......................................................................32
Time-Lapse Record Mode Setup Screen ..................................................33
Time-Lapse Recording Schedule ..............................................................34
Pre-Event Recording Setup Screen ..........................................................35
Event Action Setup ......................................................................................36
Alarm In Event Action (Record) Setup Screen ..........................................36
Alarm In Event Action (Alarm Out) Setup Screen .....................................37
Alarm In Event Action (Notify) Setup Screen ............................................37
Motion Detector Event Action (Record) Setup Screen ..............................38
Motion Detector Event Action (Alarm Out) Setup Screen .........................39
Motion Detector Event Action (Notify) Setup Screen ................................39
Text-In Event Action (Record) Setup Screen ............................................40
Text-In Event Action (Alarm Out) Setup Screen........................................41
Text-In Event Action (Notify) Setup Screen...............................................41
Video Loss Event Action (Record) Setup Screen......................................42
Video Loss Event Action (Alarm Out) Setup Screen ................................. 43
Video Loss Event Action (Notify) Setup Screen ........................................43
Display Setup ...............................................................................................44
OSD (On-Screen Display) Setup............................................................... 44
Main Monitoring Setup Screen ..................................................................46
Network Setup Screen.................................................................................47
LAN Setup Screen .....................................................................................48
Modem Setup ............................................................................................51
DVRNS (DVR Name Service) Setup Screen.............................................52
Callback Center Setup Screen ..................................................................53
Password Setup Screen ..............................................................................55
Config Screen............................................................................................... 56
Clip Copy ...................................................................................................56
Load Default Setup ....................................................................................59
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Load / Save Setup .....................................................................................59
Clear All Data.............................................................................................59
Chapter 4 — Operation ....................................................................................61
Turning on the Power ..................................................................................61
Live Monitoring ............................................................................................61
PTZ Mode ..................................................................................................62
Digital Zoom Mode.....................................................................................64
Recording Video...........................................................................................64
Recording Audio ..........................................................................................65
Playing Recorded Video..............................................................................65
Arrow Buttons ............................................................................................66
Enter/Pause Button....................................................................................66
Camera Buttons (1 to 4) ............................................................................66
Quad/Sequence Button .............................................................................66
Digital Zoom Playback Mode.....................................................................66
Searching Video...........................................................................................67
Date/Time Search......................................................................................68
Calendar Search........................................................................................68
Event Search .............................................................................................69
Text-In Search ...........................................................................................71
Appendix A — USB Hard Disk Drive Preparation .........................................73
Preparing the USB-IDE hard disk drive in Windows 2000 .......................73
Preparing the USB-IDE hard disk drive in Windows 98 ...........................73
Appendix B — Text-In Query Examples.........................................................75
Query Example I...........................................................................................75
Query Example II..........................................................................................76
Appendix C — Troubleshooting .....................................................................77
Appendix D — Connector Pin Outs................................................................78
Appendix E — Map of Screens .......................................................................79
Appendix F — Specifications..........................................................................80
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List of Illustrations
Figure 1 — Typical DVR installation. .......................................................................................... 1
Figure 2 — DVR rear panel. .......................................................................................................3
Figure 3 — Video input connectors. ...........................................................................................3
Figure 4 — Video Loop Through connectors.............................................................................. 4
Figure 5 — Audio In and Out connectors. ..................................................................................4
Figure 6 — CVBS / VGA switch.................................................................................................. 4
Figure 7 — Video Out connectors. .............................................................................................5
Figure 8 — VGA connector......................................................................................................... 5
Figure 9 — Alarm Input connector strips. ...................................................................................5
Figure 10 — Alarm Output connector strips. ..............................................................................6
Figure 11 — Network connector. ................................................................................................ 6
Figure 12 — RS-232C connector. ..............................................................................................7
Figure 13 — Factory reset switch. .............................................................................................. 7
Figure 14 — USB connector.......................................................................................................8
Figure 15 — Power cord connector............................................................................................ 8
Figure 16 — DVR front panel......................................................................................................9
Figure 17 — Infrared Remote Control. .....................................................................................11
Figure 18 — Admin Password screen. .....................................................................................12
Figure 19 — Quick Setup screen.............................................................................................. 12
Figure 20 — Normal Setup screen. ..........................................................................................14
Figure 21 — System Information screen. ................................................................................. 14
Figure 22 — System Information Change screen. ...................................................................15
Figure 23 — Virtual keyboard. .................................................................................................. 15
Figure 24 — System Upgrade screen. .....................................................................................16
Figure 25 — Date/Time setup screen....................................................................................... 17
Figure 26 — Holiday Setup screen........................................................................................... 18
Figure 27 — Time Sync screen. ...............................................................................................18
Figure 28 — System Check (Config.) screen. .......................................................................... 20
Figure 29 — System Check (Alarm Out / Notify) screen..........................................................21
Figure 30 — Storage screen.....................................................................................................21
Figure 31 — S.M.A.R.T. Setup screen. ....................................................................................22
Figure 32 — System Log screen. .............................................................................................23
Figure 33 — Device menu screen. ...........................................................................................24
Figure 34 — Camera setup screen...........................................................................................24
Figure 35 — PTZ Device list. .................................................................................................... 25
Figure 36 — Alarm In setup screen. ......................................................................................... 25
Figure 37 — Motion Detector setup screen..............................................................................26
Figure 38 — Motion Detection Zone screen.............................................................................26
Figure 39 — Text-In Setup screen............................................................................................27
Figure 40 — Text-In (Generic Text) Setup screen. ..................................................................28
Figure 41 — Text-In (EPSON-POS) Setup screen...................................................................28
Figure 42 — Alarm Out setup screen. ......................................................................................29
Figure 43 — Alarm Out Schedule screen................................................................................. 30
Figure 44 — Audio Setup screen.............................................................................................. 30
Figure 45 — RS232 setup screen. ...........................................................................................31
Figure 46 — Record Mode Setup screen. ................................................................................ 32
Figure 47 — Time-Lapse Record Setup screen....................................................................... 33
Figure 48 — Time-Lapse Recording Schedule screen.............................................................34
Figure 49 — Pre-Event Record Setup screen. ......................................................................... 35
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Figure 50 — Alarm In Event Action (Record) setup screen......................................................36
Figure 51 — Alarm In Event Action (Alarm Out) setup screen.................................................37
Figure 52 — Alarm In Event Action (Notify) setup screen........................................................37
Figure 53 — Motion Detector Event Action (Record) setup screen. ........................................38
Figure 54 — Motion Detector Event Action (Alarm Out) setup screen..................................... 39
Figure 55 — Motion Detector Event Action (Notify) setup screen............................................ 39
Figure 56 — Text-In Event Action (Record) setup screen........................................................40
Figure 57 — Text-In Event Action (Alarm Out) setup screen. .................................................. 41
Figure 58 — Text-In Event Action (Notify) setup screen. ......................................................... 41
Figure 59 — Video Loss Event Action (Record) setup screen................................................. 42
Figure 60 — Video Loss Event Action (Alarm Out) setup screen. ...........................................43
Figure 61 — Video Loss Event Action (Notify) setup screen. ..................................................43
Figure 62 — OSD Setup screen. .............................................................................................. 44
Figure 63 — Main Monitoring Setup screen. ............................................................................ 46
Figure 64 — Network Setup screen..........................................................................................47
Figure 65 — LAN (Manual) Setup screen.................................................................................48
Figure 66 — Port Number Setup screen. .................................................................................49
Figure 67 — LAN (DHCP) Setup screen. ................................................................................. 50
Figure 68 — LAN (ADSL) Setup screen................................................................................... 50
Figure 69 — Modem Setup screen........................................................................................... 51
Figure 70 — DVRNS Setup screen. .........................................................................................52
Figure 71 — Callback Center (LAN) Setup screen...................................................................53
Figure 72 — Callback Center (Modem) Setup screen..............................................................54
Figure 73 — Password setup screen........................................................................................55
Figure 74 — Config screen.......................................................................................................56
Figure 75 — Clip Copy screen.................................................................................................. 57
Figure 76 — Disk Partition Selection screen. ........................................................................... 58
Figure 77 — Load / Save Setup screen....................................................................................59
Figure 78 — Live Monitoring (Text-In) screen. ......................................................................... 62
Figure 79 — PTZ Menu. ...........................................................................................................63
Figure 80 — PTZ Preset screen. .............................................................................................. 63
Figure 81 — Preset Apply screen............................................................................................. 64
Figure 82 — Playback (Text-In) screen.................................................................................... 65
Figure 83 — Digital Zoom screen. ............................................................................................ 67
Figure 84 — Enlarged Digital Zoom screen..............................................................................67
Figure 85 — Search Menu........................................................................................................ 67
Figure 86 — Date/Time Search screen. ................................................................................... 68
Figure 87 — Calendar Search screen. ..................................................................................... 68
Figure 88 — Event Log screen. ................................................................................................ 69
Figure 89 — Event Search (by Event) screen. ......................................................................... 70
Figure 90 — Event Search (by Camera) screen. .....................................................................70
Figure 91 — Text-In Log screen. .............................................................................................. 71
Figure 92 — Text-In Search screen..........................................................................................71
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Chapter 1 — Introduction
Features
Your color digital video recorder (DVR) provides recording capabilities for 4 camera inputs. It
provides exceptional picture quality in both live and playback modes, and offers the following
features:
y 4 Composite Input Connectors
y Compatible with Color (NTSC or PAL) and B&W (CCIR and EIA-170) Video Sources
y Multiple Search Engines (Date/Time, Calendar, Event)
y Records up to 120 NTSC Images per Second (100 PAL Images per Second)
y “Loop-Through” Video Connectors
y Continuous Recording in Disk Overwrite Mode
y Continues Recording while Archiving, Transmitting to Remote Site and during Playback
y User-friendly Graphical User Interface (GUI) Menu System
y Various Record Modes (Time, Event, Pre-event and Panic)
y 1 Ch. Audio Recording and Playback
y Alarm Connections Include: Input, Output and Reset Input
y Built-in Alarm Buzzer
y Live or Recorded Video Access via Ethernet or Modem
y Infrared Remote Control
Figure 1 — Typical DVR installation.
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Technical Overview
Your DVR can replace both a time-lapse VCR and a multiplexer in a security installation.
However, it has many features that make it much more powerful and easier to use than even the
most advanced VCR.
The DVR converts analog NTSC or PAL video to digital images and records them on a hard disk
drive. Using a hard disk drive allows you to access recorded video almost instantaneously; there is
no need to rewind tape. The technology also allows you to view recorded video while the DVR
continues recording video.
Digitally recorded video has several advantages over analog video recorded on tape. There is no
need to adjust tracking. You can freeze frames, fast forward, fast reverse, slow forward and slow
reverse without image streaking or tearing. Digital video can be indexed by time or events, and you
can instantly view video after selecting the time or event.
Your DVR can be set up for event or time-lapse recording. You can define times to record, and the
schedule can change for different days of the week and user defined holidays.
The DVR can be set up to alert you when the hard disk drive is full, or it can be set up to record over
the oldest video once the disk is full.
Your DVR uses a proprietary encryption scheme making it nearly impossible to alter video.
You can view live video, search image, and control your DVR remotely by connecting via modem
or Ethernet. There is a USB port that can used to back up the clip file video to USB-IDE hard disk
drives, USB CD-RW drives or flash drives.
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Chapter 2 — Installation
Package Contents
The package contains the following:
y Digital Video Recorder
y Power Cord
y User’s Manual (This Document)
y Remote Operation Software CD and User’s Manual
y Infrared Remote Control
Required Installation Tools
No special tools are required to install the DVR. Refer to the installation manuals for the other
items that make up part of your system.
Figure 2 — DVR rear panel.
Connecting the Video Source
Figure 3 — Video input connectors.
Connect the coaxial cables from the video sources to the BNC Video In connectors.
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Connecting the Loop Through Video
Figure 4 — Video Loop Through connectors.
If you would like to connect your video source to another device, you can use the Loop BNC
connectors.
NOTE: The Loop BNC connectors are auto terminated. Do NOT connect a cable to the Loop
BNC unless it is connected to another terminated device because it will cause poor quality
video.
Connecting Audio
NOTE: It is the user’s responsibility to determine if local laws and regulations permit
recording audio.
Figure 5 — Audio In and Out connectors.
Your DVR can record audio. Connect the audio source to Audio In. Connect Audio Out to your
amplifier.
NOTE: The audio input is from an amplified source. The DVR does not have amplified audio
output, so you will need a speaker with an amplifier.
Setting Unit for CVBS or VGA output
Figure 6 — CVBS / VGA switch.
Set the switch to CVBS or VGA for monitor output. Select CVBS for spot monitor, and select
VGA for RGB monitor.
NOTE: The DVR may not support some LCD monitors or some monitors don’t support Multi
Sync.
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NOTE: You cannot use spot monitor output and VGA output at the same time.
NOTE: Set the CVBS or VGA selector switch before turning on the DVR. You cannot change
the setting while the unit is running.
Connecting the Monitor
Connecting the Spot Monitor
Figure 7 — Video Out connectors.
Connect the SPOT monitor to the Video Out connector.
NOTE: For SPOT monitor Output, set the CVBS/VGA selector switch to the CVBS.
Connecting the RGB Monitor
Figure 8 — VGA connector.
A VGA port is provided for RGB monitor output. Connect the RGB monitor to the VGA connector
if required. Connect an RGB cable with a DB-15 (male) connector, which is usually less than 10
feet, to the DVR connector.
NOTE: For RGB monitor output, set the CVBS/VGA selector switch to the VGA.
Connecting Alarms
Figure 9 — Alarm Input connector strips.
NOTE: To make connections on the Alarm Connector Strip, press and hold the button and
insert the wire in the hole below the button. After releasing the button, tug gently on the wire
to make certain it is connected. To disconnect a wire, press and hold the button above the
wire and pull out the wire.
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AI 1 to 4 (Alarm In)
You can use external devices to signal the DVR to react to events. Mechanical or electrical
switches can be wired to the AI (Alarm In) and GND (Ground) connectors. The threshold voltage
for NC (Normally Closed) is above 4.3V and should be stable at least 0.5 seconds to be detected.
For NO (Normally Open), the threshold voltage is below 0.3V. See Chapter 3 — Configuration for
configuring alarm input.
GND (Ground)
Connect the ground side of the Alarm input to the GND connector.
ARI (Alarm Reset In)
An external signal to the Alarm Reset In can be used to reset both the Alarm Out signal and the
DVR’s internal buzzer. Mechanical or electrical switches can be wired to the ARI (Alarm Reset In)
and GND (Ground) connectors. The threshold voltage is below 0.3V and should be stable at least
0.5 seconds to be detected. Connect the wires to the ARI (Alarm Reset In) and GND (Ground)
connectors.
Alarm Out
Figure 10 — Alarm Output connector strips.
The DVR can activate external devices such as buzzers or lights. Mechanical or electrical switches
can be wired to the NC (Normally Closed) and C (Common) connectors or NO (Normally Open)
and C (Common) connectors. Permitted current is up to 0.5 A for 125 VAC, 1 A for 30 VDC. See
Chapter 3 — Configuration for configuring alarm output.
Connecting to the Network Port
Figure 11 — Network connector.
The DVR can be networked using the 10/100Mb Ethernet connector. Connect a Cat5 cable with an
RJ-45 jack to the DVR connector. The DVR can be networked with a computer for remote
monitoring, searching, configuration and software upgrades. See Chapter 3 — Configuration for
configuring the Ethernet connections.
NOTE: This Network Port is not connected with cables or wires intended to connect to the
outdoor directly.
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Figure 12 — RS-232C connector.
An RS-232C port is provided to connect an external modem for remote monitoring, configuration
and software upgrades, text input, and to connect a remote control keyboard. Use a modem cable
with a DB-9S (female) connector to connect to the DVR. See Chapter 3 — Configuration for
configuring the modem.
NOTE: The DVR is not supplied with a modem cable, and many modems are not supplied with
cables. Make certain you have the correct cable when purchasing the modem.
Factory Reset
Figure 13 — Factory reset switch.
The DVR has a Factory Reset switch to the right of the RS-232C connector. This switch will only
be used on the rare occasions that you want to return all the settings to the original factory settings.
CAUTION: When using the Factory Reset, you will lose any setting you have made.
If you want to use the same DVR name registered on the DVRNS server after
initializing the system using the factory reset, you need to contact the DVRNS
server manager. Please record and save the help desk information before factory
reset.
To reset the unit, you will need a straightened paperclip:
1. Turn the DVR off.
2. Turn it on again.
3. While the DVR is initializing, poke the straightened paperclip in the unlabeled hole to the
right of the RS-232C connector.
4. Hold the switch until all the LEDs on the Front Panel are lit.
NOTE: When the DVR successfully resets to factory defaults all the LEDs on the Front Panel
flash three times.
5. Release the reset switch. All of the DVR’s settings are now at the original settings it had
when it left the factory.
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Connecting to the USB Port
Figure 14 — USB connector.
A USB port on the front panel is provided to connect external hard disk drives, CD-RW drives or
flash drives for archiving video. Position the external hard disk drive close enough to the DVR so
that you can make the cable connections, usually less than 6 feet. Use the USB cable provided with
the hard disk drive or CD-RW to connect it to the DVR. See Chapter 4 — Operation for archiving
video to an external USB-IDE hard disk drive, USB CD-RW drive or USB flash drive. You also
can upgrade the software via USB port.
Connecting the Power Cord
Figure 15 — Power cord connector.
Connect the power cord to the DVR and then to the wall outlet.
WARNING: ROUTE POWER CORDS SO THAT THEY ARE NOT A TRIPPING
HAZARD. MAKE CERTAIN THE POWER CORD WILL NOT BE PINCHED OR
ABRADED BY FURNITURE. DO NOT INSTALL POWER CORDS UNDER RUGS OR
CARPET.
THE POWER CORD HAS A GROUNDING PIN. IF YOUR POWER OUTLET DOES NOT
HAVE A GROUNDING PIN RECEPTACLE, DO NOT MODIFY THE PLUG.
DO NOT OVERLOAD THE CIRCUIT BY PLUGGING TOO MANY DEVICES IN TO ONE
CIRCUIT.
Your DVR is now ready to operate. Refer to Chapter 3 — Configuration and Chapter 4 —
Operation.
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Chapter 3 — Configuration
NOTE: Your DVR should be completely installed before proceeding. Refer to Chapter 2 —
Installation.
Front Panel Controls
Figure 16 — DVR front panel.
Many of the buttons on the front panel have multiple functions. The following describes each
button and control. Take a few minutes to review the descriptions. You will use these to initially
set up your DVR and for daily operations.
NOTE: A separate Alarm button is not provided. Pressing any keys on the front panel or
remote control resets alarm output including the internal buzzer when the alarm is activated.
However, when you are in the menu or PTZ mode, you have to exit the menu or PTZ mode first
to reset alarm output.
NOTE: The sensor for the infrared remote control is just to the left of the PANIC button. Make
certain that nothing blocks the sensor, or the remote control will not function properly.
POWER LED
The POWER LED is lit when the DVR is On.
REC LED
The REC LED is lit when the DVR is recording. When the DVR is in the panic recording mode,
the REC LED flickers.
ALARM LED
The ALARM LED is lit when alarm output or internal buzzer is activated.
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Panic Button
Pressing the PANIC button activates panic recording, so the DVR will record video regardless of
the time-lapse or event recording schedule. Press the button again to release the panic recording.
NOTE: When the DVR is in the Panic recording mode, the REC LED flickers and displays
on each camera screen.
Camera Buttons (1 to 4)
Pressing the individual camera buttons will cause the selected camera to display full screen. They
are used to enter passwords. The camera buttons also function in the PTZ mode. Pressing
CAMERA 1 zooms in in the PTZ mode, and pressing CAMERA 2 zooms out in the PTZ mode.
CAMERA 3 is used to control near focus of the PTZ camera in the PTZ mode. CAMERA 4 is used to
control far focus of the PTZ camera in the PTZ mode.
Quad/Sequence Button
Pressing the
QUAD/SEQUENCE button toggles between quad (2x2) display mode and sequence
mode. It also loads a Preset Apply in the PTZ mode.
PTZ Button
Pressing the PTZ button opens a Pan/Tilt/Zoom screen which allows you to control properly
configured cameras.
In the PTZ mode, pressing the
PTZ button enters the digital zoom mode, and pressing the button
again in the digital zoom mode returns to the live monitoring mode. When a PTZ device is not
installed, pressing the PTZ button enters the digital zoom mode directly.
Pressing the PTZ button in the playback mode enters the digital zoom playback mode.
NOTE: When the DVR is in the PTZ mode, a white line will display around the image.
NOTE: In the digital zoom mode and digital zoom playback mode, a bright small box is laid
over the image. The box indicates the area to be enlarged.
Arrow Buttons
Arrow buttons are used to navigate through menus and GUI. They are also used to control Pan and
Tilt in the PTZ mode, and to move the specific area of screen that you want to enlarge in the digital
zoom mode.
In the playback mode, the Up-Arrow button selects the next image, and the Down-Arrow button
selects the previous image. Pressing the Left-Arrow button plays video backward at high speed.
Pressing the button again toggles the playback speed from
, and respectively. Pressing the Right-Arrow button plays video forward at high
speed. Pressing the button again toggles the playback speed from
displays
, and respectively.
Entering Playback mode from Live Monitoring mode can be user password protected.
, and . The screen displays
, and . The screen
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Enter/Pause Button
This button selects a highlighted item or completes an entry that you have made. Pressing the
ENTER/PAUSE button in the live monitoring mode freezes the current live screen, and the screen
displays . Press the button again to return to the live monitoring mode.
Pressing the button in the playback mode will pause the video, and the screen displays
ENTER/PAUSE button again in the pause mode goes to the live monitoring mode.
. Pressing
In the digital zoom mode, pressing the button enlarges a specific area of the screen. A
displays
on the enlarged screen.
Menu Button
Pressing the
MENU button enters the Main Menu. You will need to enter the administrator
password to access the Main Menu. Pressing the button again closes the current menu or setup
dialog box. It is also used to display the search menu in the playback mode, and load the PTZ Menu
in the PTZ mode.
Connecting the Infrared Remote Control
Figure 17 — Infrared Remote Control.
If a DVR unit ID is set to 0, the infrared remote control will control that DVR without any
additional operations. (Refer to the System Information setup screen in this chapter for further
information on setting the Unit ID.) If the Unit ID is 1 to 4, you must to press the
remote control and number button (1 to 4) in order to control that DVR. The icon
the DVR can be controlled by the infrared remote control. If the Unit ID of two or more DVRs is
set to 0, those DVRs will all react to the infrared remote control at the same time.
NOTE: The functions of the infrared remote control buttons are identical to the front panel
buttons.
ID button on the
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Turning on the Power
Connecting the power cord to the DVR turns on the unit. The unit will take approximately 60
seconds to initialize.
Initial Unit Setup
Before using your DVR for the first time, you will want to establish the initial settings. This
includes items such as time and date, display language, camera, audio, remote control, record mode,
network and password. Your DVR can be set up using various screens and dialog boxes.
Press the
Password screen appears.
MENU button on the front panel or remote control to enter the setup screens. The Admin
Figure 18 — Admin Password screen.
Enter the password by pressing the appropriate combination of camera number buttons and then the
button. The factory default password is 4321. There are two Setup screens: Quick Setup and
Normal Setup. The factory default is the Quick Setup screen.
Setup Screen
Figure 19 — Quick Setup screen.
The Quick Setup screen allows you to set up the most commonly used features of your DVR. Use
the arrow buttons to move through the options. Pressing the
button lets you make your
selections.
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Highlight the box beside Quick Setup and press the button to toggle between On and Off. If
you select Off, you will use the Normal Setup screen to change the DVR’s settings.
Highlight the first box beside Recording Speed/Quality, and select recording speeds from as few
as 0.5 ips to as fast as 30 ips (25 ips for PAL).
NOTE: The DVR has a maximum recording speed of 30 ips per camera; however, the
recording speed may not be achieved when averaged over all cameras.
Highlight the second box beside Recording Speed/Quality, and select from Very High, High,
Standard and Low.
Highlight the box beside Audio Recording and select either On or Off. When it is set to On,
CAMERA 1 is automatically associated with the audio.
NOTE: It is the user’s responsibility to determine if local laws and regulations permit
recording audio.
Highlight the box beside Sequence Dwell Time and select from 3 to 60 seconds for the camera
sequence dwell time.
Selecting System Information enters a screen where you can set up system information.
Selecting Storage… enters a screen where you can check the storage status.
Selecting Camera… enters a screen where you can set up camera information.
Selecting Network Setup… enters a screen where you can set up network information.
Selecting Password… enters a screen where you will be able to change passwords.
Selecting Date/Time… enters a screen where you will be able to set the DVR’s time and date.
Selecting System Shutdown shuts the DVR down. When shutting down the DVR, you need to
confirm that you want to shut down the unit, you will be asked for an administrator password.
NOTE: The Quick Setup mode will be released automatically when the user changes the DVR
settings remotely using the DX-PC4U (Remote Operation Software) program.
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Normal Setup Screen
Figure 20 — Normal Setup screen.
Press the
described above. The Normal Setup screen gives you access to all the DVR’s setup screens.
MENU button to enter the setup screen. If the Quick Setup screen appears, turn it off as
System Information
Highlight System Information and press the button. The System Information screen appears.
Figure 21 — System Information screen.
In the System Information screen, you can name the site location, assign a unit ID number, select
the language to use and upgrade the software. Highlight Change and press the
System Information Change screen appears.
button. The
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Figure 22 — System Information Change screen.
Highlight the box beside Site Description and press the
button. A virtual keyboard displays.
Figure 23 — Virtual keyboard.
Use the arrow keys to highlight the first character you want in the Site Title and press the button.
That character appears in the title bar and the cursor moves to the next position. Pressing
toggles between the upper and lower case keyboards, backspaces, and deletes entered
characters. You can use up to 20 characters including spaces in your title.
Once you have entered your title, highlight Close and press the
button.
Highlight the box beside Unit ID and press the
button. Change the number by highlighting it
and using the arrow buttons to increase and decrease the number. The Unit ID number is used to
identify the unit when it is networked with other DVRs. You cannot use the same number for two
or more DVRs that are within the same network.
NOTE: When the unit ID is set to 0, the infrared remote control will control that DVR without
any additional operations. When the unit ID is set to 1 to 4, you must press the ID button on
the remote control (1 to 4) to control that DVR. When the unit ID is set to 5 or higher, the
infrared remote control will not control any DVRs.
Highlight the box beside Language and press
languages. Highlight the desired language and press the
button. A dropdown menu displays the available
button.
The box beside H/W Version and S/W Version field displays the hardware and software version
of DVR.
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NOTE: You can upgrade the software only in the System Information Change screen.
To upgrade the software, connect the USB device containing the upgrade package file to the DVR.
Highlight Upgrade… and press the
button. The System Upgrade screen appears. The screen
displays the upgrade package file name.
NOTE: If no hard disk drives are installed in the DVR, the Upgrade… button will be disabled.
NOTE: If the file system on the USB-IDE hard disk drive or USB flash drive is NOT FAT16 or
FAT32 format, format device using FAT16 or FAT32 format.
Figure 24 — System Upgrade screen.
Select Start, and enter the Admin password to start the upgrade.
The system restarts automatically after completing the upgrade. The software will start running
after restarting the unit.
NOTE: Only the system administrator can upgrade the software.
NOTE: You cannot upgrade the software during clip copy.
You can save your changes by highlighting OK and pressing the button. Selecting Cancel exits
the screen without saving the changes.
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Date/Time Setup
Highlight Date/Time in the Main menu and press the
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button. The Date/Time setup screen
Figure 25 — Date/Time setup screen.
CAUTION: If you set a date and time that is older than some of your recorded
images, any images with dates and times later than the new setting will be deleted.
Highlight the first box beside Date/Time and press the
button. The individual sections of the
date highlight. Use the arrow buttons to adjust the numbers. Once you have the correct date, press
the button.
Highlight the second box beside Date/Time and press the button. The individual sections of the
time will highlight. Use the arrow buttons to adjust the numbers. Once you have the correct time,
press the button.
NOTE: The clock will not start running until you have restarted the unit, so you may wish to
set the time last.
Highlight the box beside Time Zone and press the button. Select the time zone you are in from
the list and press the
button.
Highlight the box beside Daylight Saving Time and press the
button. Pressing the button
toggles between On and Off.
Highlight the Holiday Setup… box and press the
highlighting Add: and pressing the
button
button. You can set up holidays by
. The current date appears.
Highlight the month and day and change them by using the arrow buttons. Press the button to
add the date. Dates can be deleted by highlighting the X beside the date and pressing the
button.
NOTE: Holidays that do not fall on the same date each year should be updated once the
current year’s holiday has passed.
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Figure 26 — Holiday Setup screen.
You can save your changes by highlighting OK and pressing the button. Selecting Cancel exits
the screen without saving the changes.
Highlight the Time Sync… box and press the
button. You can set up time synchronization
between the DVR and standard time servers that are available in most time zones and countries, or
between the DVR and another DVR.
Figure 27 — Time Sync screen.
Highlight the box beside Automatic Time Sync and press the
button. This toggles between On
and Off.
Highlight the box beside SNTP Server and press the
button. Change the numbers by
highlighting them and using the Up and Down arrow buttons to increase or decrease the number
value.
Highlight the box beside Interval and press the
button. Set the time interval for synchronization
from 30 to 300 minutes.
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