THIS INSTRUCTION MANUAL IS IMPORTANT TO YOU. PLEASE READ IT BEFORE USING YOUR DIGITAL RECORDER.
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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 SERVICE PERSONNEL.
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.
WARNING:
TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPLIANCE TO RAIN OR
MOISTURE.
CAUTION:
TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT USE THIS (POLARIZED) PLUG WITH AN
EXTENSION CORD, RECEPTACLE OR OTHER OUTLET UNLESS THE BLADES CAN BE
FULLY INSERTED TO PREVENT BLADE EXPOSURE.
AVERTISSEMENT:POUR ÉLIMINER TOUT RISQUE D’ÉLECTRO-
CUTION, NE PAS OUVRIR LE COUVERCLE
(OU LA PARTIE ARRIÈRE). AUCUNE PIECE
RÉPARABLE PAR L’UTILISATEUR NE SE
TROUVE À L’INTÉRIEUR.
POUR TOUTE INTERVENTION D’ENTRETIEN
OU DE RÉPARATION SE CONFIER AUX TECHNICIENS QUALIFIÉS.
La flèche symbolisant l’éclair dans un triangle équilateral
a pour objet de tirer l’attention de l’utilisateur sur le fait,
qu’il y a des “tensions dangereuses” non-isolées à
l’intérieur de l’enceinte du produit qui peuvent être
suffisamment importantes pour conduire au risque
d’électrocution.
Le point d’exclamation au sein d’un triangle équilateral a
pour objet de tirer l’attention de l’utilisateur sur le fait qu’il
y a des instructions de mise en service et d’entretien (de
réparation) dans les fiches descriptives de l’appareil qui
doivent obligatoirement être respectées.
AVERTISSEMENT:
AFIN D’ÉVITER TOUT RISQUE D’INCENDIE OU D’ÉLECTROCUTION, NE PAS EXPOSER CET
APPAREIL À LA PLUIE NI À L’HUMIDITÉ.
ATTENTION:
POUR PRÉVENIR LES CHOCS ÉLECTRIQUES NE PAS UTILISER CETTE FICHE POLARISÉE
AVEC UN PROLONGATEUR, UNE PRISE DE COURANT OU UNE AUTRE SORTIE DE
COURANT, SAUF SI LES LAMES PEUVENT ÊTRE INSÉRÉES À FOND SANS EN LAISSER
AUCUNE PARTIE À DÉCOUVERT.
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Important safeguards
PLEASE READ ALL THESE INSTRUCTIONS REGARDING YOUR RECORDER AND RETAIN FOR FUTURE
REFERENCE. FOLLOW ALL WARNINGS AND INSTRUCTIONS MARKED ON THE RECORDER.
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. Heed Warnings
All warnings on the appliance and in the operating
instructions should be adhered to.
4. Follow Instructions
All operating and use instructions should be followed.
5. Cleaning
Unplug this product from the wall outlet before cleaning. Do not use liquid or aerosol cleaners. Use a
damp cloth for cleaning.
6. Attachments
Do not use attachments not recommended by the
product manufacturer as they may cause
hazards.
7. Water and Moisture
Do not use this product near water – for example,
near a bath tub, wash bowl, kitchen sink, or laundry
tub, in a wet basement, or near a swimming pool,
and the like.
8. Accessories
Do not place the product on an unstable cart, stand,
tripod, bracket, or table. The product may fall, causing serious injury. Any mounting of the appliance
should follow the manufacturer’s instructions, and
should use a mounting accessory recommended by
the manufacturer.
An appliance and cart combination should be moved
with care. Quick stops, excessive force, and uneven
surfaces may cause the appliance and cart combination to overturn.
9. Ventilation
Slots and openings in the cabinet are provided for
ventilation and to ensure reliable operation of the
product and to protect it from overheating, and these
openings must not be blocked or covered. This product should never be placed near or over a radiator or
heat register. This product should not be placed in
a built-in installation such as a bookcase or rack unless proper ventilation is provided or the manufacturer’s instructions have been adhered to.
10.Power Sources
This product should be operated only from the type
of power source indicated on the marking label. For
products intended to operate from battery power,
other sources, refer to the operating instructions.
11. Grounding or Polarization
This product is equipped with a 3-wire groundingtype plug, a plug having a third (grounding) pin. This
plug will only fit into a grounding-type power outlet.
This is a safety feature. If you are unable to insert
the plug into the outlet, contact your electrician to
replace your obsolete outlet. Do not defeat the safety
purpose of the grounding-type plug.
12.Power-Cord Protection
Power-supply cords should be routed so that they
are not likely to be walked on or pinched by items
placed upon or against them, paying particular attention to cord at plugs, convenience receptacles,
and the point where they exit from the appliance.
13.Lightning
For added protection for this product receiver during
a lightning storm, or when it is left unattended and
unused for long periods of time, unplug it from the
wall outlet. This will prevent damage to the product
due to lightning and power-line surges.
14.Overloading
Do not overload wall outlets and extension cords as
this can result in a risk of fire or electric shock.
Do not attempt to service this product yourself as
opening or removing covers may expose you to dangerous voltage or other hazards. Refer all servicing
to qualified service personnel.
17.Damage requiring Service
Unplug this product from the wall outlet and refer servicing to qualified service personnel under the following conditions:
(a) When the power-supply cord or plug is damaged.
(b) If liquid has been spilled, or objects have fallen
into the product.
(c) If the product has been exposed to rain or water.
(d) If the product does not operate normally by fol-
lowing 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 re-
quire extensive work by a qualified technician to
restore the product to its normal operation.
(e) If the product has been dropped or the cabinet
has been damaged.
(f)When the product exhibits a distinct change in
performance, this indicates a need for service.
18.Replacement Parts
When replacement parts are required, be sure the
service technician has used replacement parts
specified by the manufacturer or have the same
characteristics as the original part. Unauthorized
substitutions may result in fire, electric shock or other
hazards.
19.Safety Check
Upon completion of any service or repairs to this
product, ask the service technician to perform safety
checks to determine that the product is in safe operating conditions.
20.Heat
The product should be situated away from heat
sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves,
or other products (including amplifiers) that product
heat.
NOTE
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 the user will be required to correct the
interference at his own expense. Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user's authority to operate the equipment.
NOTE
THIS CLASS A DIGITAL APPARATUS COMPLIES WITH CANADIAN ICES-003.
CET APPAREIL NUMÉRIQUE DE LA CLASSE A EST CONFORME À LA NORME NMB-003 DU CANADA.
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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 the disc loading slot or 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. Make sure to take the disc out
and close the disc loading slot.
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 eject the disc and 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.
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.
DO NOT PLACE ANY OBJECTS IN FRONT OF THE DISC LOADING SLOT.
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.
WARNING:
The supplied power cord is used for 120 V only. Never connect to any outlet or power supply having a
different voltage or frequency.
Notice about construction of the surveillance system using this unit
• This unit can be controlled by the external devices via RS-232C terminal or LAN terminal. This unit can also be used to
control external devices via external terminal, RS-422/485, or RS-232C terminal. Owning to these functions, this unit
flexibly applies to the high grade security system, but the whole surveillance system may be affected by the malfunction
of this unit or the external devices depending on the setting contents of this unit, or the connection or combination
between the external devices.
• When configuring a surveillance system using this unit, it is recommended to confirm first that this unit operates normally
with the other devices connected.
• It is recommended to copy or back up the important recorded contents.
• Damages rising out of any operational error of the surveillance system or loss of the recorded data or any other damages
because of any user malfunction of this unit are not covered.
There may be cases when the unit’s built-in MOTION DETECTION function does not operate properly due to external
condition or video input signal or other factors.
The user will not be indemnified for problems (e.g., recording failure or playback failure) that occur with either the unit or a
connected device during operation. It is recommended that backups of important recordings are made regularly as a
precaution against possible breakdowns and accidents.
Recordable time and product warranty
Continuous recordable time and the estimated time displayed on the menu screen is the continuous recordable time when
operating this unit and is not the product warranty period. Furthermore, it is not the period that guarantees life time at the
unit.
• This unit uses a built-in hard disk, which is a precision device. Please handle this unit with sufficient care.
• Do not subject this unit to vibrations or shocks. This may cause trouble specially when the power of the unit is turned on
or when the hard disk is being accessed, and sufficient care is required.
• Do not disconnect the power plug while the power of the unit is turned on or while recording or playing.
• For early detection of faults, we recommend that you request inspection once a year.
The hard disk and cooling fan are not permanent items and will need replacing with time. When operated in an ambient
temperature of 25 °C, it is recommended that both of the hard disk and fan are replaced every 30,000 hours.
(This figure is only a guide, and should not be taken as a guaranteed lifespan of the products. Use the <Elapsed Operating
Time> (System Menu Service Info) as a guide to perform checkups.)
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Caution and care (continued)
DISCLAIMER
In any event, Mitsubishi assumes no responsibility or reliability for the following:
1. Disassembly, repair, or alteration of this unit by user or installer.
2. Failure or breakdown in or damage to this unit resulting from misuse or careless handling by user or installer.
3. Inconvenience or damages arising out of inability to display or record images due to any reason or cause other than
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 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 this unit or loss of recorded video data due to impact or
vibration to the built-in HDD or an environmental factor such as temperature at the installation site.
8. Demand for damages or other claim of infringement of privacy if the images monitored or recorded by user become
public or are used for any purpose other than surveillance for whatever reason.
INSTALLATION LOCATION AND HANDLING
•Place this unit horizontally and in a stable place. If this unit is not placed correctly and used in an unstable place, the unit
may be damaged such as removal of the DVD/CD disc.
•Do not place this unit close to other electronic or magnetic equipment. This will avoid video and audio distortion.
•When a monitor and this unit are placed vertically, the pictures may be distorted or DVD/CD disc may not be ejected.
•Do not let stick your hands into the disc loading slot. You may get your hand caught in the slot and may got injured. If you get
your hand caught, do not get out of the slot by force. Contact your dealer after turning off the power and disconnecting the
plug.
DVD/CD DISC
•Do not use the disc cracked, deformed or repaired with adhesive. The disc may fly into pieces and cause injury.
•Do not touch the playback surface when holding the disc.
•When dew condensation occurs on the disc, wipe the surface off before use.
•Dirt such as fingerprints or dust causes the deterioration of the picture quality and audio quality. Gently wipe the DVD/CD
disc from the center to the outside with a soft cloth.
•When the disc is very dirty, soak a soft cloth with water and screw water of it, wipe off the dirt lightly, then wipe with a dry
cloth.
•Do not use solvent such as benzine and thinner, a record cleaner, and static-stopper. They may damage the disc.
•Do not use the disc described below. They may damage the disk itself or this unit.
Discs on which a piece of paper or sticker is put, or a disk damaged.
Discs which the label is peeled or a disk with oozing.
Discs cracked, deformed, or repaired with adhesive.
•Store the disc in the specified casing, avoiding the following places.
Places where it will be subjected to direct sunlight.
Places with excessive dust.
Places where it will be subjected to high temperatures or high humidity.
•DVD movie (cinema) or personal recorded picture cannot be played back on this unit. Only the pictures recorded on this unit
can be played back.
MAINTENANCE OF THE LENS FOR RECORDING/PLAYBACK (LASER PICKUP)
•When any dust adheres on the lens for recording/playback, the image may be distorted or the audio may skip. Also normal
recording or playback may not work. Ask your dealer how to correct this problem.
Be careful, do not use the commercial lens cleaning disk, they may damage the lens.
• Viewing displays
(Refer to this information when operating):
Reference information concerning operation
(Caution required):
Cautionary items concerning operation
• Finding desired information
There is a “Contents” at the beginning of this manual.
• Troubleshooting
Read Troubleshooting (pages 32, 33) for possible
remedies to the problem.
Microsoft is either registered trademarks or trademarks
of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or
other countries.
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Note
Thank you for purchasing Mitsubishi digital recorder DX-TL5000U (hereinafter referred to as “Product”). Before using this
Product, please be sure to read the following Software License Agreement 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 following 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 following 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 following 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”*.
Each of “Berkeley Database,” “agetty,”“expat,” and “zlib” contained in this Product is other open source software. These
software programs are excluded from Licensed Software and not covered by the following Software License Agreement. For
the terms and conditions for use of these software programs, please see “Notice about other open source software”*.
*
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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 accessory CD supplied with this Product.
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2. If any doubt arises in relation to matters not defined herein or interpretation hereof, Licensor and User shall discuss
such doubt and attain a solution in a faithful manner.
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How to set the menus
Setting the menus
The operations of this unit can be set via a menu displayed on OUTPUT A monitor. You can select and set the operational
conditions by using the buttons on the front panel or using a USB mouse connected to the unit. When using the front
panel buttons, the numbers 1-16 (camera number buttons) and letters A to E (SPLIT screen buttons) represent the GUI
button of the menu screen.
• The menu can only be displayed through OUTPUT A monitor. The menu cannot be displayed through OUTPUT B
monitor.
Setting the menu using a mouse
• Setting a mouse
step1. Attach the supplied ferrite core to the cable of the
mouse as illustrated to the left.
• Setting a menu with a mouse
Wheel
Right buttonLeft button
Mouse
Setting the menu using the front panel buttons
M-DET
DOT ON/OFF
step1. Use the left and right mouse buttons to set the menu.
•Click the left button to open the menu or select
a needed item, etc.
•Click the right button to select the active area
for motion detection function.
•The wheel on a mouse does not work with this
unit.
step1. Use the SET UP button, camera number buttons,
and the SPLIT screen buttons (A to E) to set the
menu.
•Press the SET UP button to display the menu
screen.
•Press the camera number buttons (1 to 16) and
the SPLIT screen buttons (A to E) to open each
menu or select the needed item.