Mitsubishi Electronics DX-TL8U, DX-TL16U User Manual
Digital Video Recorder
WARNING
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK
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.
DO NOT OPEN
SERVICE PERSONNEL.
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.
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AVERTISSEMENT
DANGER D’ÉLECTROCUTION
AVERTISSEMENT: POUR ÉLIMINER TOUT RISQUE D’ÉLECTRO-
La fl èche 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 suf fi
samment 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 fi ches descriptives de
l’appareil qui doivent obligatoirement être respectées.
NE PAS OUVRIR
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.
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 instructi ons sho uld be read be fore the
appliance is operated.
2. Retain Instructions
The safety and operating instruc tions s hould be re taine d for fut ure
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 re comme nded by the p roduct m anufac turer
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 seriou s injury. Any mount ing
of the appliance should follow the manufacturer’s instructions, and
should use a mounting accessory instructions, and should use a
mounting accessory.
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 grounding-type plug, a plug
having a third (grounding) pin. This plug will only fit into a groundingtype 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 a s this can result in
a risk of fire or electric shock.
15. Object and Liquid Entry
Never spill liquid of any kind on the product.
16. Servicing
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 pro duct.
C. If the product has been exposed to rain or water.
D. If the product does not operate normally by following the operating
instructions. Adjust on ly thos e con trols th at are co ver ed by th e
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 product to its normal operation.
E. If the product has been dropped or the cabinet has been damaged.
F. When the product exhibits a distinc t change in pe rformanc e, 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 s ubstitutio ns
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.
21. Correct Batteries
Warning: Risk of explosion if battery is replaced by an incorrect type.
Dispose of used batteries according to the instructions.
22. This equipment does not provide connecti on for used with
outdoor or cable distribution systems.
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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 c ause 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.
Microsoft, Windows and Windows Vista are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in
the United States and/or other countries.
All other company and product names appearing herein are the property of their respective owners.
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Caution and care
NEVER REMOVE THE TOP COVER AND TOUCH OR INSERT ANY OBJECT INSIDE THE UNIT
Touching the inside of the cabinet or inserting foreign objects of any kind thro ugh the disc loading slot or ventilation hol es 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 electrical shock. If the power cord is damaged, turn OFF the MAIN switch and carefully replace
it with a new power cord.
Do not move this product with the power-on as the built-in HDD may be damaged. If you need to move the product, turn the uni t OFF and
disconnect power from the unit. Confirm that more than one minute has pa ssed 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 max imum ventilation, l eave some sp ace around the unit and pla ce 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.
THIS APPARATUS MUST BE GROUNDED.
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 NETWORK terminal. This unit can also be used to control
external devices via external terminal, or RS-232C terminal. Owning to these function s, this unit flex ibly applies to the high grad e
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, the connection with the external devices,, or combination between this unit and the external devices.
When configuring a surveillance system using this uni t, i t is recommende d to con firm fir st that thi s unit opera tes no rm ally 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 sy stem or loss of the recorded data or any other damage s because
of any user malfunction of this unit are not covered.
Do not use the notification function of this unit for making critical judgment nor nay purpose related to human lives.
When this unit cannot recognize the external device which is being used for recording due to the power failure, decrea sed voltage,
or other failures, the recording point may be moved to the internal HDD of this unit or the other external HDD. To prevent occurrence
of such problem, it is recommended to use uninterruptible power supply.
If the power plug is disconnected or the breaker switch is turned off during recording, HDD may be damaged or playback of recorded
data may become impossible.
If the breaker switch is turned on and off ev eryday, set the timer recording to be performed only for the period that the breaker is on
and do not turn off the breaker during recording.
HEAVY OBJECTS SHOULD NEVER BE PLACED ON THE UNIT (E.G., MONITOR)
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CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT
There may be cases when the unit’s built-in motion dete ction func tion does no t operate prop erly due to ex ternal condi tion, video input
signal, or other factors.
The user will not be indemnified for problems (e.g ., re cordi ng failure or play back failure) that occu r w ith either th e unit or a conne cted
device during operation. It is recommended to back up the important recordings regularly as a precaution against possible breakdowns
and accidents.
This unit uses a built-in HDD, which is a precision device. Handle this unit with sufficient care
Do not subject this unit to vibrations or shocks. This may cause trouble spe cially when the power of the unit is turned on or w hen
the HDD 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 HDD and cooling fan of this unit are driving parts. For stable recording, it is recommended that both of these parts are replaced
every 30,000 hours.
(This interval is for reference purpose only and does not indicate the warranty period of the parts.)
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 di splay of record picture s due to any reason or ca use other than breakdow n or
failure in this unit.
4. Failure in this unit due to combination with other equipment manufactured by a third party or inco nv enience or dama ges r esulting
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 pictures due to natural disaster including
earthquake and storm.
7. Inconvenience, damages, or claims arising out of breakdow n in this unit or loss of reco rded 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 pictures 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 an in a stable place. If this unit is not placed correctly and used in an unstable place, the unit may be damaged.
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.
PRECAUTION CONCERNING EXTERNAL DEVICE
The various external HDDs can be connected to this unit in order to expand the memory or to use as the co py device However, during
recording or playing back a picture at high rate , some pictu res may be missed due to the slow rate o f data transfer or the slow speed
of response from the external device connected. Be sure to check the operation sufficiently in advance.
Do not use the power control function of the external device which uses bus power of this unit.
The external device to be used may be unsuitable for the operation you want to set. It is recommended to consult your dealer when
using the external device.
ATTACHED POWER CORD
The attached power cord is to be used exclusively for this DVR. Never use them for other products.
The attached power cord is rated at 120 V AC. Never connect this cord to any outlet or power supply using other voltages or frequencies
than rated.
GENERAL INFORMATION ABOUT SOFTWARE APPLIED BY GNU GPL
This Digital Video Recorder equips software “BusyBox”, “Das U-boot”, “dvd+rw tools”, “MontaVista Linux Kernel”, “cdrtools”, “YAFFS”,
“pppoe” and “IJG JPEG” those are applied by GNU General Public License (GNU GPL). The users shall hav e the ri ght to o btain, modify
and redistribute the source code of the software. For details, refer to the text file “gpl .txt” in the included Accessory CD.
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Table of Contents
Chapter 1 ─ Introduction .............................................................................................. 1
Features ................................................................................................................... 1
Technical Overview .................................................................................................. 1
Chapter 2 ─ Installation ................................................................................................ 3
Package Contents .................................................................................................... 3
Required Installation Tools ....................................................................................... 3
Video Input ........................................................................................................... 3
Video Loop Through ............................................................................................. 4
RS232C Port ........................................................................................................ 4
Factory Reset Switch ........................................................................................... 4
Alarm Input/Output ............................................................................................... 4
RS485 Port ........................................................................................................... 5
Network Port ......................................................................................................... 5
Video Out ............................................................................................................. 5
Audio In/Out ......................................................................................................... 5
Power Cord Connector ......................................................................................... 6
Chapter 3 ─ Configuration ............................................................................................ 7
Front Panel Controls ................................................................................................ 7
POWER LED ........................................................................................................ 7
HDD LED .............................................................................................................. 7
ALARM LED ......................................................................................................... 7
NETWORK LED ................................................................................................... 8
COPY LED ........................................................................................................... 8
Camera Buttons (1 to 16) ..................................................................................... 8
Display/Spot Button .............................................................................................. 8
Group/Sequence Button ....................................................................................... 8
PTZ/Zoom Button ................................................................................................. 8
Playback Button ................................................................................................... 8
Clip Copy Button .................................................................................................. 9
Alarm Button ......................................................................................................... 9
Play/Pause Button ................................................................................................ 9
Arrow Buttons ....................................................................................................... 9
Menu/Cameo Button ............................................................................................ 9
Panic Button ......................................................................................................... 9
USB Ports ........................................................................................................... 10
Turning on the Power ............................................................................................. 10
Initial Unit Setup ..................................................................................................... 10
Setup Screen .......................................................................................................... 11
System Setup ..................................................................................................... 11
Record Setup ..................................................................................................... 19
Event Setup ........................................................................................................ 23
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Network Setup .................................................................................................... 30
Camera Setup .................................................................................................... 35
Device Setup ...................................................................................................... 37
Display Setup ..................................................................................................... 40
Status Screen ..................................................................................................... 43
Chapter 4 ─ Operation ............................................................................................... 45
Turning on the Power ............................................................................................. 45
Live Monitoring ....................................................................................................... 45
Live Monitoring Menu ......................................................................................... 46
PTZ Mode ........................................................................................................... 48
Zoom Mode ........................................................................................................ 49
Spot Monitoring .................................................................................................. 49
Active Cameo Mode ........................................................................................... 49
Event Monitoring ................................................................................................ 50
Covert Camera ................................................................................................... 50
Using a Mouse ....................................................................................................... 50
Recording Video ..................................................................................................... 51
Panic Recording ................................................................................................. 52
Recording Audio ..................................................................................................... 52
Playing Recorded Video ......................................................................................... 52
Searching Video ..................................................................................................... 53
Search Menu ...................................................................................................... 54
Record Table Search ......................................................................................... 55
Event Log Search ............................................................................................... 57
Text-In Search .................................................................................................... 58
Motion Search .................................................................................................... 59
Clip Copy ............................................................................................................ 60
Appendix A ─ USB Hard Disk Drive Preparation ....................................................... 63
Preparing the USB hard disk drive in Windows 2000 ............................................. 63
Preparing the USB hard disk drive in Windows 98 ................................................. 63
Appendix B ─ Text-In Search Examples .................................................................... 64
Search Example I ................................................................................................... 64
Search Example II .................................................................................................. 64
Appendix C ─ WebGuard ........................................................................................... 66
Web Monitoring Mode ............................................................................................ 67
Web Search Mode .................................................................................................. 68
Appendix D ─ Troubleshooting .................................................................................. 71
Appendix E ─ Connector Pin Outs ............................................................................. 72
I/O Connector Pin Outs .......................................................................................... 72
RS485 Connector Pin Outs .................................................................................... 72
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Appendix F ─ Map of Screens ................................................................................... 73
Appendix G ─ System Log Notices ............................................................................ 74
Appendix H ─ Error Code Notices .............................................................................. 75
Appendix I ─ Specifications ........................................................................................ 76
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List of Illustrations
Figure 1 ─ Typical DVR installation. .......................................................................................... 2
Figure 2 ─ 16-Channel DVR rear panel. .................................................................................... 3
Figure 3 ─ 16-Channel DVR front panel. ................................................................................... 7
Figure 4 ─ Setup screen. ......................................................................................................... 11
Figure 5 ─ System General setup screen. ............................................................................... 11
Figure 6 ─ Date/Time setup screen. ........................................................................................ 13
Figure 7 ─ Account setup screen. ............................................................................................ 15
Figure 8 ─ Storage setup screen. ............................................................................................ 17
Figure 9 ─ Monitoring setup screen. ........................................................................................ 18
Figure 10 ─ Record menu. ....................................................................................................... 19
Figure 11 ─ Record General setup screen. ............................................................................. 20
Figure 12 ─ Schedule (Basic) setup screen............................................................................. 21
Figure 13 ─ Schedule (Advanced) setup screen. .................................................................... 22
Figure 14 ─ Event menu. ......................................................................................................... 23
Figure 15 ─ Motion setup screen. ............................................................................................ 24
Figure 16 ─ Alarm-In setup screen. ......................................................................................... 26
Figure 17 ─ Video Loss setup screen. ..................................................................................... 27
Figure 18 ─ Text-In setup screen. ............................................................................................ 28
Figure 19 ─ Network Menu. ..................................................................................................... 30
Figure 20
Figure 21 ─ IP Address setup screen. ..................................................................................... 31
Figure 22 ─ DVRNS setup screen. .......................................................................................... 33
Figure 23 ─ Mail setup screen. ................................................................................................ 34
Figure 24 ─ Callback setup screen. ......................................................................................... 35
Figure 25 ─ Camera Menu. ...................................................................................................... 35
Figure 26 ─ Camera General setup screen. ............................................................................ 36
Figure 27 ─ PTZ setup screen. ................................................................................................ 36
Figure 28 ─ Device Menu. ....................................................................................................... 37
Figure 29 ─ Audio setup screen. .............................................................................................. 38
Figure 30 ─ Alarm-Out setup screen. ...................................................................................... 38
Figure 31 ─ Remote Control setup screen............................................................................... 39
Figure 32 ─ Display Menu. ....................................................................................................... 40
Figure 33 ─ OSD setup screen. ............................................................................................... 40
Figure 34 ─ Main Monitor setup screen. .................................................................................. 41
Figure 35 ─ Spot Monitor setup screen. .................................................................................. 42
Figure 36 ─ Status menu. ........................................................................................................ 43
Figure 37 ─ Event screen. ....................................................................................................... 43
Figure 38 ─ Storage screen. .................................................................................................... 44
Figure 39
Figure 40 ─ Mouse Display menu. ........................................................................................... 50
Figure 41 ─ Search menu. ....................................................................................................... 53
Figure 42 ─ Record Table Search screen. ............................................................................... 55
Figure 43 ─ Event Log Search screen. .................................................................................... 57
Figure 44 ─ Text-In Search screen. ......................................................................................... 58
Figure 45 ─ Motion Search screen. ......................................................................................... 59
Figure 46 ─ Clip-Copy screen. ................................................................................................. 61
Figure 47 ─ WebWatch screen. ............................................................................................... 67
Figure 48 ─ WebSearch screen. .............................................................................................. 69
─ Network General setup screen. ............................................................................ 30
─ Live Monitoring menu. .......................................................................................... 46
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Chapter 1 ─ Introduction
FEATURES
Your color digital video recorder (DVR) provides recording capabilities for eight or 16 camera inputs. It
provides exceptional picture quality in both live and playback modes, and offers the following features:
8 or 16 Composite Video Input Connectors
Compatible with Color (NTSC or PAL) and B&W (CCIR and EIA-170) Video Sources
Auto Detection for NTSC and PAL
Multiple Monitor Connectors: 1 BNC Video Out, 1 Spot, 1 VGA
Dual Codec (MPEG-4 and H.264)
Multiple Search Engines (Date/Time, Calendar, Event)
Records up to 120/100 Images per Second (NTSC/PAL)
“Loop-Through” Video Connectors
Continuous Recording in Disk Overwrite Mode
2 USB 2.0 Ports
Continues Recording while Transmitting to Remote Site and during Playback
User-friendly Graphical User Interface (GUI) Menu System
Multiple Recording Modes (Time-lapse, Pre-event, Event and Panic)
4-Channel Audio Recording and 1-Channel Audio Playback
Two-way Audio Communication
Text Input for ATM and POS
Alarm Connections Include: Input, Output and Reset Input
Built-in Alarm Buzzer
Live or Recorded Video Access via Ethernet
Time Synchronization using industry standard protocol
Built-in DVD RW Drive
Self-diagnostics with automatic notification including hard disk drive S.M.A.R.T. protocol
TECHNICAL OVERVIEW
In addition to replacing both a time-lapse VCR and a multiplexer in a security installation, your DVR 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 vi ew recorded video while the DVR continues r ecording video.
Digitally recorded video has several a dvant ages ove r anal og vi deo rec or ded o n tape . T here is n o nee d to
adjust tracking. You can freeze frames, fast forward, fast reverse, sl ow forward and slo w 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 defi ne times to record, and the schedule
can change for different days of the week and user defined holidays.
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The DVR can be set up to alert you when the hard disk drive is full, or it can be set 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 video and control your DVR remotely by connecting via Ethernet. There are two USB ports
that can be used to upgrade the system or copy video clips to external hard disk, CD-RW and flash drives.
NOTE: This manual covers the 8- and 16-channel digital video recorders. The DVRs are identical
except for the number of cameras and alarms that can be connected and the number of cameras that
can be displayed. For simplicity, the illustrations and descriptions in this manual refer to the 16-camera
model.
Figure 1 ─ Typical DVR installation.
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Chapter 2 ─ Installation
PACKAGE CONTENTS
The package contains the following:
Digital Video Recorder
Power Cord
User’s Manual (This Document)
DX-PC For View Software CD and User’s Manual
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 ─ 16-Channel DVR rear panel.
Video Input
Alarm Input/Output
Audio In/Out
Video Loop Through
RS485 Port
Power Cord Connector
RS232C Port
Network Port
Factory Reset Switch
Video Out
Your DVR can be used with either NTSC or PAL equipment .
NOTE: You cannot mix NTSC and PAL equipment. For example you cannot use a PAL camera and
an NTSC monitor.
Video Input
Connect the coaxial cables from the video sources to the BNC Video In connectors.
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Video Loop Through
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 a terminated device because it will cau se poor quality video.
RS232C Port
An RS232 port is provided to connect a remote control keyboard.
Factory Reset Switch
The DVR has a Factory Reset switch to the left of the Alarm Output connectors on the
rear panel. 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 settings you have saved.
To reset the unit, you will need a straightened paperclip:
1. Turn the DVR off.
2. Poke the straightened paperclip in the unlabeled hole to the left of the Alarm Output connectors, and
turn the DVR on.
3. Hold the reset switch until the DVR turns on and live monitoring screen appears.
4. Release the reset switch. All of the DVR’s settings are now at the original settings it had when it
left the factory.
Alarm Input/Output
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.
AI 1 to 16 (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 maximum voltage
should not exceed 3.3 V. The threshol d voltage for NC (Normally Cl osed) is above 2. 4V and for NO ( Normally
Open) is below 0.3V, and should be stable at least 0.5 seconds to be detected. Refer to Chapter 3 ─
Configuration for configuring alarm input.
GND (Ground): Connect the ground side o f the Alarm i nput and/or alarm output to the GND c onnector.
NOTE: All the connectors marked GND are common.
NC/NO (Relay Alarm Outputs): The DVR can activate external devices such as buzzers or lights. Connect
the device to the C (Common) and NC (Normally Closed) or C and NO (Normally Open) connectors.
NC/NO is a relay output which sinks 2A@125VAC and 1A@30VDC. Refer to Chapter 3 ─ Configuration
for configuring alarm output.
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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 wire d 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.
RS485 Port
The DVR can be controlled remotely by an external device or control system, such as a control
keyboard, using RS485 half-duple x serial communi cations signals. The RS4 85 connector can
also be used to control PTZ (pan, tilt, zoom) cameras. Connect RX-/ TX- and RX+/TX+ of the
control system to the TX-/RX- and TX+/RX+ (respectively) of the DVR. Refer to Chapter 3 ─
Configuration and the PTZ camera or remote controller manufacture’s manual for configuring
the RS485 connection.
Network Port
The DVR can be networked using the 10/100Mbps 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. Refer to
Chapter 3 ─ Configuration for configuring the Ethernet connections.
CAUTION: The network connector is not designed to be connected directly with cable or
wire intended for outdoor use.
Video Out
A VGA connector is provided so that you can use a standard, multi-sync computer monitor
as your main monitor. Use the cable supplied with your monitor to connect it to the DVR.
Connect the main monitor to the Video Out connector. Connect the Spot monitor to the
SPOT connector as needed.
NOTE: It is possible that the DVR will not detect a VGA monitor automatically if the connected VGA
monitor does not support the auto detection function. In this case, press and hold the
on the front panel for 5 seconds or longer to switch the video output to VGA out. Pressing and
holding the Panic button for 5 seconds or longer again returns to the previous video output mod e.
Panic button
Audio In/Out
Your DVR can record audio from up to four sources. Connect the audio
sources to Audio In 1, Audio In 2, Audio In 3 and Audio In 4 as needed
NOTE: It is the user’s responsibil ity to det ermine if local laws and regulations permit recording audio.
NOTE: The DVR does not have amplified audio output, so you will need a speaker with an amplifier.
The DVR does not have a pre-amplifier for audio input, so the audio input should be from an amplified
source, not directly from a microphone.
using RCA jacks. Connect Audio Out to your amplifier.
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Power Cord Connector
Connect the AC power cord to the DVR and then to a wall outlet.
WARNING: ROUTE POWER CORDS SO THAT THEY ARE NOT A TRIPPING HAZARD.
MAKE CERTAIN THE POWER CORD WILL NOT BE PINCHED OR ABRADE D 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 3 ─ 16-Channel DVR front panel.
POWER LED
NETWORK LED
Display/Spot Button
Clip Copy Button
Arrow Buttons
Menu/Cameo Button
HDD LED
COPY LED
Group/Sequence Button
Alarm Button
Play/Pause Button
USB Connectors
ALARM LED
Camera Buttons
PTZ/Zoom Button
Playback Button
Panic Button
The front panel looks and operates much like a VCR combined with a multiplexer. Many of the buttons
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: You can also use a USB mouse (not supplied) to navigate through the screens and menus
much like you would on a computer.
POWER LED
The POWER LED is lit when the unit is On.
HDD LED
The HDD LED flickers when the DVR is recording or searching video on the hard disk drive.
ALARM LED
The ALARM LED is lit when alarm output or internal buzzer is activated.
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NETWORK LED
The NETWORK LED is lit when the unit is connected to a network via Ethernet.
COPY LED
The COPY LED is lit when the DVR is clip-copying.
Camera Buttons (1 to 16)
Pressing the individual camera buttons will cause the selected camera to display full screen. Buttons 1 to
9 are also used to enter passwords.
In the PTZ mode, pressing the button 1 zooms in the screen and the button 2 zooms out the screen, pressing
the button 3 focuses near and button 4 focuses far, and pressing the button 5 moves to the preset and button
6 saves the preset.
Display/Spot Button
Pressing the Display/Spot button toggles between different display formats. The available formats are: PIP,
2x2, 3x3 and 4x4.
Pressing and holding the button for three seconds or longer allows you to select which cameras will di splay
on the Spot monitor.
Group/Sequence Button
When in the live mode, pressing the Group/Sequence button changes the screen from the current camera
group to the next camera group, and the screen displays the page number.
Pressing and holding the button for three seconds or longer displays live channels sequentially.
PTZ/Zoom Button
In the live monitoring mode, pressing the PTZ/Zoom button enters the PTZ mode, and pressing the but ton
again exits the PTZ mode and enters the zoom mode. When in the zoom mode, pressing the button agai n
exits the zoom mode.
NOTE: Pressing the PTZ/Zoom button enters the zoom mode directly if there is no PTZ camera you
set up in the Camera setup.
When in the PTZ mode, pressing t he arrow buttons or Menu/Cameo button allows you to control properly
configured cameras.
When in the zoom mode, a rectangle displays on the screen. A rectangle shows the area that will be enlarged.
You can move the rectangle around using the arrow buttons. Pressing the (Play/Pause) button enlarges
the area in rectangle.
Playback Button
Pressing the Playback button enters the playback mode, and pres si n g the button again exits the playback
mode. When entering the playback mode, video is paused. Pressing the (Play/Pause) button plays back
video at regular speed. The screen displa ys
when the DVR is playing back video.
when the DVR is in the Pause mode and the screen displays
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Clip Copy Button
Pressing the Clip Copy button allows you to copy video clips.
Alarm Button
Pressing the Alarm button resets the DVR’s outputs including the internal buzzer during an alarm.
Play/Pause Button
In the live monitoring mode, pressing the
icon. When in the playback mode, pressing the
playing video.
button freezes the current screen and the screen displays
button plays back images at regular speed or pauses
Pressing the button selects a highlighted item or completes an entry that you have made during system
setup.
Arrow Buttons
These buttons are used to navigate through menus and GUI. You can also use them to change numbers by
highlighting a number in the menu a nd usin g the Up and Down arrow buttons to increase or decrease the
number’s value.
These buttons are also used to control Pan and Tilt when in the PTZ mode. When in the PIP display format,
pressing the Up and Down arrow buttons moves the position of the small screen counter-clockwise and
clockwise, and pressing the Left and Right buttons moves through screen pages.
In the playback mode, pressing the button plays video backward at high speed. Pressing the button again
toggles the playback speed from , and . The screen displays , and respectively.
Pressing the button plays video forward at high speed. Pressing the button again toggles the playback
speed from
pressing the
, and . The screen displays , and
button moves to the next image and pressing the button moves to the previous image.
respectively. When in the pause mode,
Panic Button
Pressing the Panic button starts panic recoding of all camera channels, and displays on the screen.
Pressing the button again will stop panic recording.
NOTE: When the DVR does not detect a VGA monitor automatically, pressing and holding the Panic
button on the front panel for 5 seconds or longer switches the video output to VGA out manually.
Menu/Cameo Button
In the live monitoring mode and search mode, pressing the Menu/Cameo button displays the menu at the
top of the screen. Pressing the button also hides the menu. During menu setup, pressing the button closes
the current menu or setup dialog box.
Pressing and holding the button for three seconds or longer in any multi-view format enters the cameo mode.
The yellow outline surrounding the video indicates the active cameo, and pressing the arrow buttons moves
the active cameo. Pressing the desired camera button in the active cameo edits the cam eo and displays the
video of selected camera. Pressing the
Exit Group Edit in the cameo menu displayed when pressing the
Cameo mode.
(Play/Pause) button exits the Active Cameo mode. Selecting
Menu/Cameo button also exits the Active
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NOTE: A cameo is defined as any cell within multi-screen display. The cameo mode allows you to
change the screen layout by editing the cameo.
USB Ports
Two USB ports on the front panel are pr ovid ed to c onnect ext ernal hard di sk, C D-R W or fl ash dri ves for
video clip copying or system upgrades. Position external drives close enough to the DVR so that you can
make the cable connections, usually less than 6 feet. Use the USB cable pr ovided with the hard disk drive
to connect it to the DVR.
A USB mouse (not supplied) can be connected to one of the ports. You can use the mouse to navigate through
the screens and menus much like you would on a computer.
A USB to Serial converter can be connected to the USB port. Multiple text-in devices can be used with a
USB to Serial converter.
TURNING ON THE POWER
Connecting the power cord to the DVR turns on the unit. The unit takes approximately 60 seconds to initialize.
INITIAL UNIT SETUP
Before using your DVR for the first time, you will want to establi sh the initial settings. This i ncludes 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.
Throughout the screens you will see
you the opportunity to reset that screen to its default settings.
Press the
Menu button to enter the setup screens. The Login screen appears.
Select a User and enter the password by pressing the appropriate combination
of Camera number buttons and then the button. There is no default
password when logging in the admin user for the first time.
. Highlighting the and pressing the (Play/Pause) button gives
NOTE: To assure the secure management of the system, setting up a password is strongly
recommended.
NOTE: You can use a mouse (not supplied) to access the Login screen in addition to using the front
panel buttons. Move the mouse pointer to the top of the screen and then select
Monitoring menu to disp lay the Login screen. To enter a password, click the
keyboard displays. See instructions below for using the virtual keybo ard.
NOTE: To log the user out of the system, press the Menu button or move the mouse pointer to the
top of the screen and then select (Logout) in the Live Monitoring menu. The Logout screen
displays asking you to confirm whether or not you want to log out the current user.
(Login) in the Live
button, and the virtual
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Figure 4 ─ Setup screen.
Press the
Live Monitoring menu to enter the setup screen. While setting up the DVR, there will be many opportunities
to enter names and titles. When making these entries, a Virtual Keyboard will appear.
Menu button or move the mouse pointer to the top of the screen and then select (Setup) in the
Use the arrow keys to highlight the character you want in the nam e or title
and press the button. That character appears in the title bar and the cursor
moves to the next position. Pressing
lower case keyboards, backspaces, and deletes entered characters.
You can use up to 31 characters including spaces in your title. Special
characters can be created using ^ and a capital letter; e.g., ^J for NL (New
Line), ^M for CR (Carriage Ret urn). Special characters are commonly used
by text input devices and will be useful when performing Text-In Searches.
toggles between the upper and
SYSTEM SETUP
General Settings (SYSTEM General Tab)
Figure 5 ─ System General setup screen.
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In the General screen, you can assign a System ID number, select the language the screens are displayed
in, display software version number, upgrade the software, import or export the DVR settings, show the
System Log, and shut the system down.
Highlight the box beside System ID and press the button. Change the number by highlighting it and
using the Up and Down arrow buttons to increase and decrease the number from 0 to 99.
NOTE: The System ID number is used to identify the unit when it is connected with other DVRs
through the RS485 port. You cannot use the same ID number for two or more DVRs that are in the
same RS485 network. It is possible to have multiple DVRs with System ID 0 that are in the same area
as long as they are not part of an RS485 network.
Highlight the box besi de Language and press button. A drop-down menu displays the available languages.
Highlight the desired language and press the button.
The box beside Version displays the software version of the DVR.
To upgrade the software, connect a USB device containing the upgrade package file to the DVR. Highlight
Upgrade… and press the button. The Upgrade screen appears.
The screen displays the upgrade package file names that
are available. The “.rui” indicates that the file is for software
upgrades and “.ofi” indicates that the file is for optical drive
firmware upgrades. Select the desired file and press the
button.
Highlighting the Install button and pressing the button will install the selected software package.
Highlighting the Cancel button and pressing the
button will close the window without upgrading the
software. If the upgrade package file is not installed on the DVR properly, you will get an error message. The
system restarts automatically after completing the upgrade, and it takes approximately one minute to restart.
CAUTION: The USB device must be FAT16 or FAT32 format.
You can import saved DVR set t ings or export the current DVR setti ngs. To import saved DVR sett i ngs,
connect the USB device containing the setup file (.dat) to the DVR. Highlight Setup – Import… and press
the
button.
Select the desired setup file and press the Import button
to import the selected settings and change the DVR settings
accordingly. Highlight Include Network Setup and press
the
button to toggle between On and Off. When set to
Off, the network settings will not be changed.
To export the current DVR settings, connect the USB device to the DVR. Highlight Setup – Export… and
press the
button.
Highlight the box beside File name and press the
button. A virtual keyboard allows you to enter the file
name. Selecting Export will save the current settings in
.dat file format on the USB device.
NOTE: Even after changing the DVR settings by importing saved settings, the time-related settings
(Date/Time, Time Zone and Daylight Saving Time) will NOT be changed.
CAUTION: The USB device must be FAT16 or FAT32 format.
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Highlight Show System Log… and press the
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button to display the System Log.
The System Log screen lists system activities (up to 5,000
from the latest) that have occurred along with the time
and date. The
icon will be displayed in the last column
for system activities of the remote site. You can scroll
through the log pages by using the Up and Down arrows,
or you can go directly to a log page by entering the log
page number in the box at the bottom left of the screen.
Highlight Cl ose and press the
button to exit the screen.
Highlight System Shutdown and press the button. The Shutdown screen displays asking you to confirm
whether or not you want to shut the system down.
After selecting Shutdown and pressing the button, a screen will
appear telling you when it is safe to disconnect power.
After you are finished with the General Screen, you can highlight Save and press the button to save
the changes and exit the screen. If y ou do not wish to save t he changes, highlight Cancel and press the
button to exit the screen.
Date/Time Settings (SYSTEM Date/Time Tab)
Figure 6 ─ Date/Time setup screen.
Highlight the first box beside Date and press the
button. The individual sections of the date will highlight.
Use the Up and Down arrow buttons to change the number. Use the Left and Right arrow buttons to move
between month, date and year. Once you have the correct date, press the
button.
Highlight the Format box beside Date and press the button. Select from the three available date formats
and press the button to save your selected format.
Highlight the first box beside Time and press the button. The individual sections of the time will highlight.
Use the Up and Down arrow buttons to change the number. Use the Left and Right arrow buttons to move
between hour, minutes and seconds. Once you have the correct time, press the
button.
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Highlight the Format box beside Time and press the
and press the
NOTE: The clock will not start running until you have highlighted Save and pressed the button.
button to save your selected format.
button. Select from the three available time formats
Highlight the box beside Time Zone and press the button. Select your time zone from the list and press
the
button.
Highlight Enable Daylight Saving Time and press the button. Pressing the button toggles between
On and Off.
Highlighting Time Sync.… and pressing the button displays the Time Sync. setup screen. 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.
Highlight the box beside Automatic Sync. and press the
button. This toggles between On and Off.
Highlight the box beside Time Server and press the
button. A virtual key b oar d a ppears that you can use to
enter the IP address or domain nam e of the time server.
NOTE: You can use the domain name instead of IP
address if you already set up the DNS Server when
setting up the LAN.
Highlight the box beside Interval and press the button. Set the time interval for synchronization from
30 minutes to 1 day at various time intervals.
Last Sync-Time displays the last time the DVR was synchronized with the time server.
Highlight Run as Server and press the button. Pressing the button toggles between On and Off.
When it is On, the DVR you are setting up will run as a time server.
Highlighting Holiday… and pressing the button displays the Holiday setup screen.
You can set up holidays by highlig hting + and pressing the button. The current
date appears.
Highlight the month and day and change them by using the Up and Down arrow
buttons. Press the
the
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.
button to add the date. Dates can be deleted by highlighting
You can save your Date/Time changes by highlighting Save and pressing the
. Selecting Cancel
button
exits the screen without saving the changes.
Account Settings (SYSTEM Account Tab)
The Account setup screen displays the authorized groups and users. You can add and delete groups and
users. When adding a group, you can assign authority levels to the group.
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Figure 7 ─ Account setup screen.
The +/- column is used to collapse and expand user groups. If there is a + or – in this column, it indicates
the item is a Group Name. If there is a – in front of the Group Name, it indicates that the group has been
“expanded” and all of the User Names within that group are displayed below the Group Name. If there is
a + in front of the Group Name, it i ndicates that the group has been “collapsed” a nd all of the User Names
within that group are hidden. To collapse or expand a group, highlight the +/- col umn in front of the desired
group and press the
button.
Highlighting a Group Name and pressing the button allows you to change the authority levels assigned
to the group.
CAUTION: Write down the new password and save it in a secure place. If the password
is forgotten, the unit must be reset using the Factory Reset Button and all data settings will
be lost.
Highlighting a User Name and pressing t he button allows you to add or change the passw ord assigne d
to that user. You can also change the group to which the user is assigned.
The column can be used to delete a User Name or an entire Group. If the is grayed out, that Group or
User cannot be deleted. Highlight the
and press the button. You will be asked to confirm that you
want to delete the User or Group. T o delet e the User cu rre ntl y logge d int o t he DVR on a local syst em or
a PC running
DX-PC For View, log the user out of the system first and then delete the user.
To add a Group, highlight the + Group… box and press the button. A virtual keyboard appears allowing
you to enter the Group name.
You can use up to 15 characters including spaces in the group name.
Enter the name and assign authority levels to the group. Highlighting
the Authority box and pressing the
button will toggle between all
authority levels being turned On and Off. Highlighting the individual
authority level boxes and pressing the
authority level being turned On and Off.
button will toggle between that
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