Monacor DMR-520NT User Manual

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H.264 Network DVR

User Manual

GUI Display with USB Mouse Control

Please read instructions thoroughly before operation and retain it for future reference.

For the actual display & operation, please refer to your DVR in hand.

IMPORTANT SAFEGUARD

CAUTION

RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK

CAUTION:

To reduce the risk of electric shock, do not expose this apparatus to rain or moisture. Only operate this apparatus from the type of power source indicated on the label. The company shall not be liable for any damages arising out of any improper use, even if we have been advised of the possibility of such damages.

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 to persons.

This 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.

All lead-free products offered by the company comply with the requirements of the European law on the Restriction of Hazardous Substances (RoHS) directive, which means our manufacture processes and products are strictly “lead-free” and without the hazardous substances cited in the directive.

The crossed-out wheeled bin mark symbolizes that within the European Union the product must be collected separately at the product end-of-life. This applies to your product and any peripherals marked with this symbol. Do not dispose of these products as unsorted municipal waste. Contact your local dealer for procedures for recycling this equipment.

This apparatus is manufactured to comply with the radio interference requirements.

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Disclaimer

The information in this manual was current when released. We reserve the right to revise or remove any content in this manual at any time. We do not warrant or assume any legal liability or responsibility for the accuracy, completeness, or usefulness of this manual. For the actual display & operation, please refer to your DVR in hand. The content of this manual is subject to change without notice.

Grounding

This is a Safety Class 1 Product (provided with a protective earthing ground incorporated in the power cord). The mains plug shall only be inserted in a socket outlet provided with a protective earth contact. Any interruption of the protective conductor inside or outside of the instrument is likely to make the instrument dangerous. Intentional interruption is prohibited.

Water & Moisture

Do not expose this product to dripping or splashing and that no objects filled with liquids, such as vases, shall be placed on the product.

MPEG4 Licensing

THIS PRODUCT IS LICENSED UNDER THE MPEG-4 VISUAL PATENT PORTFOLIO LICENSE FOR THE PERSONAL AND NON-COMMERCIAL USE OF A CONSUMER FOR (i) ENCODING VIDEO IN COMPLIANCE WITH THE MPEG-4 VISUAL STANDARD (“MPEG-4 VIDEO”) AND/OR (ii) DECODING MPEG-4 VIDEO THAT WAS ENCODED BY A CONSUMER ENGAGED IN A PERSONAL AND NON-COMMERCIAL ACTIVITY AND/OR WAS OBTAINED FROM A VIDEO PROVIDER LICENSED BY MPEG LA TO PROVIDE MPEG-4 VIDEO. NO LICENSE IS GRANTED OR SHALL BE IMPLIED FOR ANY OTHER USE. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION INCLUDING THAT RELATING TO PROMOTIONAL INTERNAL AND COMMERCIAL USES AND LICENSING MAY BE OBTAINED FROM MPEG LA, LLC. SEE HTTP://WWW.MPEGLA.COM.

GPL Licensing

This product contains codes which are developed by Third-Party-Companies and which

are subject to the GNU General Public License (“GPL”) or the GNU Lesser Public License (“LGPL”).

The GPL Code used in this product is released without warranty and is subject to the

copyright of the corresponding author. Further source codes which are subject to the GPL-licenses are available upon request. We are pleased to provide our modifications to the Linux Kernel, as well as a few new

commands, and some tools to get you into the code. The codes are provided on the FTP

site, and please download them from the following site or you can refer to your distributor:

ftp://ftp.dvrtw.com.tw/GPL/AV074/

TABLE OF CONTENTS

1. BEFORE USING THIS DVR.........................................................................1

1.1 Package Content ......................................................................................................... 1

1.2 Front Panel ..................................................................................................................1

1.3 Rear Panel ................................................................................................................... 3

2. CONNECTION AND SETUP ........................................................................5

2.1 SATA HDD Installation.................................................................................................. 5

2.2 Camera Connection ..................................................................................................... 7

2.2.1 Normal Camera Connection ................................................................................ 7

2.2.2 PTZ Camera Connection (For Selected Models Only) ................................................ 8

2.3 DVR Power On ............................................................................................................ 9

2.4 Date and Time Setting................................................................................................10

2.5 Clear Hard Disk.......................................................................................................... 10

2.6 Password Setting ....................................................................................................... 11

3. GUI DISPLAY WITH USB MOUSE CONTROL..........................................12

3.1 Connect USB Mouse.................................................................................................. 12

3.2 Quick Menu Bar ......................................................................................................... 12

3.2.1 Channel Switch.................................................................................................. 13

3.2.2 PTZ Control Panel (For Selected Models Only) ........................................................ 13

3.3 Main Menu ................................................................................................................. 14

4. BASIC OPERATION...................................................................................15

4.1 Live Page...................................................................................................................15

4.2 Record Icon................................................................................................................ 15

4.3 Playback ....................................................................................................................16

4.3.1 Playback Control................................................................................................ 16

4.3.2 Event Search ..................................................................................................... 17

4.3.3 Audio Playback ..................................................................................................17

4.4 User Level Switch ...................................................................................................... 17

4.5 Video Output Switch

(For Selected Models Only).............................................................. 17

5. FREQUENTLY-USED FUNCTIONS...........................................................19

5.1 Quick Search ............................................................................................................. 19

5.2 Record ....................................................................................................................... 20

5.2.1 Quick record setting........................................................................................... 20

5.2.2 Detailed record setting....................................................................................... 22

5.3 Schedule Setting........................................................................................................ 23

5.3.1 Record Timer..................................................................................................... 23

5.3.2 Detection Timer.................................................................................................. 24

5.3.3 Alarm Timer ....................................................................................................... 24

5.4 Detection Setting........................................................................................................ 25

5.5 PTZ Camera Setting (For Selected Models Only) ............................................................. 26

5.6 System Setting........................................................................................................... 27

5.6.1 Password Setting............................................................................................... 27

5.6.2 System Upgrade................................................................................................ 27

5.6.3 Backup & Restore Configurations...................................................................... 28

5.6.4 Video Backup..................................................................................................... 28

5.6.5 Clear All HDD Data ............................................................................................ 30

5.7 Network...................................................................................................................... 30

5.8 Event Notifications (For Selected Models Only) ................................................................ 31

5.8.1 FTP.................................................................................................................... 31

5.8.2 E-MAIL............................................................................................................... 32

6. REMOTE OPERATION...............................................................................33

6.1 Supplied Licensed Software....................................................................................... 33

6.1.1 Installation & Network Connection..................................................................... 33

6.1.2 Control Panel Overview ..................................................................................... 35

6.1.3. General Operation ............................................................................................ 37

6.1.4. E-Map............................................................................................................... 40

6.2 Web Browser ............................................................................................................. 45

6.2.1 Event Download & Playback.............................................................................. 47

APPENDIX 1 SPECIFICATIONS....................................................................49

APPENDIX 2 COMPATIBLE USB FLASH DRIVE LIST ................................55

APPENDIX 3 COMPATIBLE SATA HDD LIST...............................................56

APPENDIX 4 MAIN MENU STRUCTURE......................................................57

APPENDIX 5 DVR BATTERY REPLACEMENT ............................................59

APPENDIX 6 PIN CONFIGURATION.............................................................60

APPENDIX 7 DVD WRITER INSTALLATION ................................................63

APPENDIX 8 DVD- / CD-ROM COMPATIBLE LIST ......................................64

BEFORE USING THIS DVR

1. BEFORE USING THIS DVR

1.1 Package Content

 Standard Package

 DVR  HDD screws

 Adapter & Power cord  CD Manual

 Optional Accessories

 IR Remote Controller  USB Mouse

 Manual for IR Remote Controller  DSUB Connector

 IR Receiver Extension Cable

1.2 Front Panel

1) LED Indicators

HDD is reading or recording.

An alarm is triggered.

Timer recording is on.

Under playback status.

DVR is powered on.

2)  (▲) /  (▼) /  (◄) /  (►) Press ▲ / ▼ / ◄ / ► to move up / down / left / right. In the playback mode: Press “” to pause playback. Press “” to stop playback. Press ““ to fast forward. Press ““ to fast rewind.

3) MENU Press “MENU” to enter the main menu.

4) ENTER Press “ENTER” to confirm the setting.

5) LIST (Event List Search) Press to quickly search the recorded files by event lists: RECORD / MOTION / ALARM / TIME, or select FULL to show all the event logs. To quickly search the time you want, select “QUICK SEARCH”. Set the time range you want, and select “Start” to play the recorded video clip during the specified time.

6) PLAY Press to playback the latest recorded data.

BEFORE USING THIS DVR

7) SLOW In the playback mode, press to show slow playback.

8) ZOOM Press to enlarge the picture of selected channel in the FRAME or FIELD recording mode.

9) SEQ Press to display each channel in full screen one by one starting from CH1. When the last channel is displayed, it will repeat from CH1 again. To exit this mode, press “SEQ” again.

10) Press to show the 4-channel display mode.

11) CH1 ~ 16 / 1 ~ 8 / 1 ~ 4 Press the channel number keys to select the channel to display.

12) SEARCH

(For Selected Models Only) Press to enter the time search menu. Set the time range you want, and select “START” to play the recorded video clip during the specified time.

13) AUDIO (SLOW + ZOOM) Press “SLOW” + “ZOOM” to select live or playback audio from audio channel 1~4.

Live audio from audio channel 1~4 (indicated in white)

Playback audio from audio channel 1~4 (indicated in yellow)

Audio channel unselected

14) P.T.Z. ( + SEQ) (For Selected Models Only)

Press “ ” + “SEQ” at the same time to enter / exit the PTZ control mode.

15) USB port There are two USB ports on the front panel, one for connecting your USB mouse for mouse control, and the other one for connecting your USB flash drive for video backup.

Note: It’s not allowed to have two USB mice or two USB flash drives connected on

the front panel.

For the compatible USB flash drive list, please refer to “APPENDIX 2 COMPATIBLE USB FLASH DRIVE LIST” at page 55.

16) (For selected models only) Press “ ” to open / close the DVD writer.

BEFORE USING THIS DVR

1.3 Rear Panel

1) 75Ω / HI-IMPEDANCE (For Selected Models Only)

When using Loop function, please switch to HI-IMPEDANCE. When you don’t use Loop function, please switch to 75Ω.

2) VIDEO IN (1 ~ 16 / 1 ~ 8 / 1 ~ 4): Connect to the video connector of a camera.

VIDEO LOOP (1 ~ 16 / 1 ~ 8): Video output connector. (For Selected Models Only)

Note: The DVR will automatically detect the video system of the camera, please

make sure that the cameras are properly connected to the DVR and power-supplied before the DVR is turned on.

3) AUDIO IN (1 ~ 4) Connect to the audio connector of a camera if the camera supports audio recording.

Note: To make a video backup with audio, make sure the camera which supports

the audio function is connected to the video-in channel and audio-in channel. For example, the audio data from audio CH1 will be recorded with the video data from video CH1.

4) AUDIO OUT Connect to a speaker with 1 mono audio output.

Note: To know how many audio outputs your DVR supports, please refer to its

specifications.

5) MONITOR Connect to a CRT monitor for video output.

Note: When both MONITOR and VGA are connected, press the left key ◄ on the

DVR front panel during DVR power-on to force the video output via MONITOR. For details, please refer to “4.5 Video Output Switch” at page 17.

6) CALL (For Selected Models Only) Connect to a monitor specific for sequence display.

7) VGA Connect to a LCD monitor directly.

Note: When both MONITOR and VGA are connected, press the right key ► on the

DVR front panel during DVR power-on to force the video output via VGA. For details, please refer to “4.5 Video Output Switch” at page 17.

8) IR (For Selected Models Only) Connect the optional IR receiver extension cable for remote control.

9) EXTERNAL I/O This port is used to connect external devices (such as speed dome cameras or external alarm, etc).

BEFORE USING THIS DVR

For detailed I/O port PIN configuration, please refer to “APPENDIX 6 PIN CONFIGURATION” at page 60.

10) LAN Connect to Internet by LAN cable.

11) DC 19V Connect to the supplied adapter.

12) Power Switch

Switch to “\” to turn on the power, and “|” to turn off the power.

CONNECTION AND SETUP

2. CONNECTION AND SETUP

Before the DVR is powered on, make sure you have installed a hard disk and connected at least one camera. For details, please refer to the following sections.

Note: The DVR is designed to automatically detect the video system of the

connected cameras (NTSC or PAL). To make sure the system detection is correct, please check if the cameras are connected to the DVR and power-supplied before the DVR is powered on.

2.1 SATA HDD Installation

A SATA HDD must be installed before the DVR is powered on.

Note: It’s recommended to clear all data in the hard disk when the DVR is

powered on and the date & time are set correctly to ensure the recorded data are not mixed with other data previously saved in the same hard disk. For details, please refer to “5.6.5 Clear All HDD Data” at page 30.

 For 2-HDDs Models

Step1: Loose the screws on the upper cover and open the upper cover of the DVR.

Note: The DVR cover is made of metal. Please be careful with its edge when you

remove the cover.

Step2: There are two HDD brackets

for this DVR as indicated on

the right picture. 2-1 To install on the first bracket Remove the bracket, and align the screw holes of the bracket with the HDD’s screw holes. Make sure the PCB side of the HDD is facing up.

Fasten the HDD to the bracket, and connect the power connector and data bus connector to the HDD. Then, replace the bracket to DVR.

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2-2 To install on the second bracket Connect the power connector and data bus connector to the HDD.

When connecting the power cable, make sure the cable is passed through the power cable of DVD writer. This is to prevent the HDD power cable from interfering with the fan spinning.

Align the screw holes of the bracket with the HDD’s screw holes. Make sure the PCB side of the HDD is facing up. Then, fasten the HDD to the bracket.

Note: For DVD writer installation, please refer to “APPENDIX 7 DVD WRITER

INSTALLATION” at page 63.

Step3: Close the upper cover of the DVR, and fasten all the screws you loosened in

Step1.

 For 1-HDD Model

Step1: Loose the screws on the upper cover and remove it from the DVR. Find the two

HDD brackets located on the DVR base.

Step2: Get a compatible HDD, and connect it to the power connector and data bus

connector.

Step3: Make sure the PCB side is facing up, and place the HDD between the HDD

brackets on the DVR base as shown below.

Make sure the other side of the HDD is contacted with the DVR base for heat conduction.

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Step4: Align the screw hole on the each bracket with the screw hole on the each side of

the HDD as shown below, and fix the HDD to the bracket with a HDD screw supplied.

Step5: Close the upper cover of the DVR, and fasten all the screws you loosened in Step 1.

2.2 Camera Connection

The cameras must be connected and power-supplied before the DVR is powered on. Connect the camera with the indicated power supply. Then, connect the camera video output to the DVR video input port with a coaxial cable or RCA cable with BNC connectors.

Note: For detailed DVR video input ports, please refer to “1.3 Rear Panel” at page

2.2.1 Normal Camera Connection

Note: For detailed camera installation and connection, please refer to its own user

manual.

1) Connecting to DVR video input

Connect the camera video output to the DVR video input port with a coaxial cable or RCA line with BNC connector.

2) Connecting to DVR audio input (Optional)

Connect the camera audio output to the DVR audio input port with a coaxial cable or RCA cable with BNC connectors.

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3) Connecting to power

Connect the camera with indicated power supply and make sure it’s power-supplied.

2.2.2 PTZ Camera Connection (For Selected Models Only)

The following description is taking our brand’s PTZ camera as an example.

For DVR setting to control the PTZ camera, please refer to “5.5 PTZ Camera Setting” at page 26. For detailed PTZ camera control and operation, please refer to its own user manual.

RJ11 cable

RS485-A: Red wire

RS485-B: Green wire

The RJ11 cable is not supplied in the sales package.

STEP 1: Get a RJ11 cable with the proper length to your connection.

Different RJ11 connector may have different wire layout, so the connection might be different. If you cannot control the DVR after connection, please reverse the RJ11 cable connection with the DVR.

STEP 2: Remove one end of the insulating coating of the RJ11 cable.

Remove one end of the insulating coating of the RJ11 cable to find the RS485-A and the RS485-B wires, and remove the insulating coating to reveal the naked wires for further connection.

STEP 3: Twist the RS485-A and RS485-B wires of the RJ11 cable and the speed

dome camera together.

Twist the RS485-A (red) and RS485-B (green) wires of the RJ11 cable to the RS485-A (brown) and RS485-B (orange) wires of the speed dome camera. To protect the naked wires, use the insulation tape to cover on the twisted wires.

STEP 4: Connect the other end of the RJ11 cable to DVR.

Solder the RS485-A (red) and RS485-B (green) wires of the RJ11 cable to the corresponding pins on the solder side of the optional D-Sub connector.

CONNECTION AND SETUP

For DVR PIN configuration, please refer to “APPENDIX 6 PIN CONFIGURATION” at page 60. For connection details, please check with your installer.

STEP 5: Set the speed dome camera at the DVR side.

Go to “ADVANCE CONFIG” l “REMOTE” to set the speed dome camera. a) Select the device to “PTZ”. b) Set the ID to the value the same as the one set in the speed dome camera.

The default ID of the camera is 000. c) Select the protocol to “NORMAL”. d) Set the baud rate to the value the same as the one set in the speed dome

camera. The default baud rate of the camera is 2400.

ADVANCE CONFIG

CA N E R A CH1 CH2 CH3 CH4 CH5 CH6 CH7 CH8 CH9 CH10 CH11 W

DETECTION DEVICE PTZ ALERT ID 000 NETWORK PROTOCOL NORMAL DISPLAY RATE 2400 RECORD

REMOTE

EXIT

2.3 DVR Power On

This device should be operated only with the type of power source indicated on the manufacturer’s label. Connect the indicated AC power cord to the power adapter, and plug into an electrical outlet. The power LED will be on.

Note: Before the DVR is powered on, make sure the cameras are connected and

power-supplied for the detection of the camera video system to be correct, and check the monitor (either LCD or CRT monitor) is connected to the DVR before the DVR is powered on for correct video output detection.

Note: To ensure that your DVR works constantly and properly, it's recommended

to use an UPS, Uninterruptible Power Supply (Optional), for continuously operation.

CONNECTION AND SETUP

2.4 Date and Time Setting

Before operating your DVR, please set the date and time on your DVR FIRST.

Note: Please DO NOT change the date or time of your DVR after the recording

function is activated. Otherwise, the recorded data will be disordered and you will not be able to find the recorded file to backup by time search. If users change the date or time accidentally when the recording function is activated, it’s recommended to clear all HDD data, and start recording again.

Note: For the first time to use the DVR, please power it on for at least 48 hours

continuously after the date & time is set correctly. It helps to prevent DVR time from resetting after the disconnecting of DVR power. If the DVR time resets after the disconnecting of DVR power, for example, caused by a power outage, the battery might run out and please replace the battery as described in “APPENDIX 5 DVR BATTERY REPLACEMENT” at page 59.

Right-click to enter the DVR password with the password keypad. The default administrator password is 0000. The status will be changed from (key lock) to

(administrator). Then, right-click to show the main menu, and select “QUICK START”  “TIME SETUP” to set the date & time.

QUICK START

GENERAL

DATE 2009 / NOV / 17

TIME SETUP

TIME 15 : 35 : 53

EXIT

2.5 Clear Hard Disk

It’s recommended to clear all data in the hard disk for the first time to user this DVR to ensure the recorded data are not mixed with other data previously saved in the same hard disk.

Right-click to show the main menu, and select “SYSTEM”  “SYSTEM INFO”  “CLEAR HDD”. The DVR will reboot when HDD data are cleared.

CONNECTION AND SETUP

SYSTEM

TOOLS

BAUD RATE 2400

SYSTEM INFO

HOST ID 000

USB BACKUP

R.E.T.R (For Selected Models Only) 5

DVD BACKUP

AUTO KEY LOCK NEVER CLEAR HDD HDD-0 RESET DEFAULT SUBMIT REMOTE CONTROL ID 000

SERIAL TYPE RS485 VIDEO FORMAT NTSC VERSION 1025-1011-1011-1012

EXIT

2.6 Password Setting

Right-click to show the main menu, and select “SYSTEM”  “TOOLS” to change the DVR password.

There are two user levels: ADMIN & OPERATOR. For details, please refer to “4.4 User Level Switch” at page 17.

SYSTEM

TOOLS

LANGUAGE ENGLISH

SYSTEM INFO

ADMIN PASSWORD SETUP

USB BACKUP

OPERATOR PASSWORD SETUP

DVD BACKUP

UPGRADE SUBMIT BACKUP CONFIG (For Selected Models Only) SUBMIT RESTORE CONFIG (For Selected Models Only) SUBMIT

EXIT

GUI DISPLAY WITH USB MOUSE CONTROL

3. GUI DISPLAY WITH USB MOUSE CONTROL

3.1 Connect USB Mouse

Connect your USB mouse to one of the USB ports on the DVR front panel, and check if there’s a mouse icon ( ) on the screen, indicating the USB mouse is detected properly.

Move your mouse to enter the DVR password with the password keypad. The default administrator password is 0000. The status will be changed from (key lock) to

(administrator), and the quick menu bar appears on the left side of the screen.

Note: There are two user levels for DVR access which can be set in the main menu

“SYSTEM”  “TOOLS”. For details, please refer to “4.4 User Level Switch” at page 17.

Password Input Quick Menu: Close

3.2 Quick Menu Bar

Move to the arrow mark to extend the quick menu bar and show the five functions as follows:

Quick Menu: Open

Click to show the channel switch panel and select the channel you want. For details, please refer to “3.2.1 Channel Switch” at page 13.

Click to display the playback control panel, and click

to play the latest recorded

video clip, or click

to enter the search list. For details, please refer to “4.3 Playback” at page 16.

Switch to the channel you want first, and click

to enter the zoom-in mode. In this mode, click and drag the red frame on the bottom left of the screen to move to the place you want to see. To exit this mode, click 7.

GUI DISPLAY WITH USB MOUSE CONTROL

Click to select the audio channel you want: In the live mode, only the live audio channels can be selected. In the playback mode, live and playback audio channels can be selected.

Click to enter the PTZ mode and show the PTZ camera control panel. For details, please refer to “3.2.2 PTZ Control Panel” at page 13.

Click to show the power off panel to either halt or reboot the system.

3.2.1 Channel Switch

Click on the quick menu bar to display the panel as follows:

Note: The buttons available depend on the model you have.

1~16 Video Channel Number

Click to switch to the channel you want in full screen.

Sequence Display

Click to display each channel in full screen one by one starting from CH1. When the last channel is displayed, it will repeat from CH1 again.

When this function is on,

will be shown on the status bar.

Quad Display

Press to show the 4-channel display mode.

9-Cut Display

Press to show the 9-channel display mode.

16-Cut Display

Press to show the 16-channel display mode.

3.2.2 PTZ Control Panel (For Selected Models Only)

Note: In the PTZ control mode, hot point is supported to move the camera view to

the specified point after a click.

Click on the quick menu bar to display the panel as follows:

GUI DISPLAY WITH USB MOUSE CONTROL

Camera Menu

Click to enter the camera main menu. For details about each camera menu, please refer to its own user manual.

Enter

Click to confirm your selection / enter the menu.

/ / /

Up / Down / Left /

Right

Click to move your selection up / down / left / right, or change settings.

Zoom in / out max

Click to zoom in on the image to the largest / zoom out on the image to its original size.

Zoom in / out

Click to zoom in / out the image.

Focus near / far

Click to adjust the focus of the image.

Auto mode

Click to activate the auto function. Before using it, you need to assign a specific function

that will be enabled when “AUTO” is clicked. For details, please refer to the user manual of the PTZ camera.

Preset point

Click to enter the PTZ preset point you want to see.

3.3 Main Menu

Right-click anywhere on the screen to show the main menu as follows, and right-click again to exit.

For details about the menu structure, please refer to “APPENDIX 4 MAIN MENU STRUCTURE” at page 57.

Main Menu

QUICK START

Click to set the status display, image settings, and date & time.

DATE SETUP

Click to set the date display and daylight saving.

SYSTEM Click to set the system configurations.

EVENT INFORMATION

Click to enter the event search menu.

ADVANCE CONFIG

Click to set CAMERA, DETECTION, ALERT, NETWORK, DISPLAY, RECORD and REMOTE.

SCHEDULE SETTING

Click to set record timer and detection timer.

BASIC OPERATION

4. BASIC OPERATION

4.1 Live Page

Icon Function Icon Function Icon Function

Live audio channel (1~4)

Playback audio channel (1~4)

Audio channel off

Digital zoom on

Digital zoom off

Timer recording

Network disconnected

Internet connected

LAN connected

USB mouse connected

USB flash drive / device connected

No USB device connected

Key lock

PTZ mode on

HDD overwrite

Administrator

Operator

Sequence

Motion

Recording

Alarm

4.2 Record Icon

1) Manual Recording

By defaults, manual recording is on (

) when the DVR is powered on and a HDD is

installed.

2) Event Recording

When the motion detection or alarm is on, the motion icon (

) or alarm icon ( ) shows

on the screen for any motion or alarm event.

3) Timer Recording

When timer recording is on, you will see “ ” on the screen.

4) HDD Overwritten

Be defaults, the HDD overwritten function is set to ON, and “ ” will be shown on the screen.

BASIC OPERATION

4.3 Playback

Click “ ” on the quick menu bar to display the playback control panel, and click to

play the latest recorded video clip, or click to enter the search list.

Note: There must be at least 8192 images of recorded data for playback to work

properly. If not, the device will stop playback. For example, if the IPS is set to 30, the recording time should be at least 273 seconds (8192 images / 30 IPS) for the playback to work properly.

Note: During playback, the image size of the recording (FRAME, FIELD or CIF) will

be shown on the screen.

4.3.1 Playback Control

Fast Forward

Increase the speed for fast forward. Click once to get 4X speed forward and click twice to get 8X speed, etc., and the maximum speed is 32X.

Fast Rewind

Increase the speed for fast rewind. Click once to get 4X speed rewind and click twice to get 8X speed, etc., and the maximum speed is 32X.

Play / Pause

Click to play the latest recorded video clip immediately, and click again to pause.

In the pause mode, click once to get one frame

forward, and click to get one frame rewind.

Stop

Click to stop the video playback.

Slow Playback

Click once to get 1/4X speed playback, and click twice to get 1/8X speed playback.

Previous / Next Hour

Click to jump to the next / previous time interval in an hour, for example, 11:00 ~ 12:00 or 14:00 ~ 15:00, and start playing the earliest event video clip recorded during this whole hour.

BASIC OPERATION

4.3.2 Event Search

Click to quickly search the recorded files by event lists: RECORD / MOTION /

ALARM / TIME, or select FULL to show all the event logs.

To quickly search the time you want, select “QUICK SEARCH”. Set the time range you want, and select “Start” to play the recorded video clip during the specified time.

4.3.3 Audio Playback

In the playback mode, click on the quick menu bar as many times as needed to

select live or playback audio from audio channel 1~4.

Live audio from audio channel 1~4 (indicated in white).

Playback audio from audio channel 1~4 (indicated in yellow).

Audio channel unselected

Note: To make a video backup with audio, make sure the camera which supports

the audio function is connected to the video-in channel and audio-in channel. For example, the audio data from audio CH1 will be recorded with the video data from video CH1.

4.4 User Level Switch

In the key lock mode ( ), move your USB mouse to display the password input keypad. There are two user levels for accessing the DVR: Administrator ( ) & Operator ( ).

When the administrator password is entered, will be shown on the status bar of the screen and all operations are allowed. The default administrator password is 0000.

When the operator password is entered, will be shown on the status bar of the screen, and the main menu is NOT allowed to access. The operator user level needs to

be set in the main menu “SYSTEM”  “TOOLS”.

To switch between these two user levels, click the current user level icon to switch to the key lock mode, and move your mouse to show the password input keypad, and enter the password of the user level you want.

4.5 Video Output Switch (For Selected Models Only)

Some models do not support to have video output simultaneously on a CRT monitor (connected to “MONITOR”) and LCD monitor (connected to “VGA”).

The default video output setting is “AUTO”, meaning the DVR will automatically detect

BASIC OPERATION

the video output source. When “VGA” and “MONITOR” are both connected, the default monitor output is VGA.

To change the video output setting manually:

 To force the video output via “MONITOR”, press the left key ◄ on the DVR front panel at

DVR power-on.

 To force the video output via “VGA”, press the right key ► on the DVR front panel at DVR

power-on.

The setting is changed when you hear a short beep sound.

OR:

When the DVR is powered on and initialized, right-click to show the main menu, and select “ADVANCE CONFIG”  “DISPLAY”  “DISPLAY OUTPUT PATH”.

Select “VGA” to switch to the connected LCD monitor, or “COMPOSITE” to switch to the connected CRT monitor. The DVR will then reboot for the change to take effect.

ADVANCE CONFIG

CAMERA

DE-INTERLACE

(For Selected Models Only) OFF

DETECTION

FULL SCREEN DURATION 03

ALERT

QUAD SCREEN DURATION

(For Selected Models Only) 03

NETWORK

DWELL SCREEN DURATION

(For Selected Models Only) 03

DISPLAY

DISPLAY COVERT ON

RECORD

HDD DISPLAY MODE HDD SIZE

REMOTE

DISPLAY OUTPUT PATH

(For Selected Models Only) AUTO

ALPHA BLENDING

(For Selected Models Only) 200

EXIT

FREQUENTLY-USED FUNCTIONS

5. FREQUENTLY-USED FUNCTIONS

5.1 Quick Search

Press “LIST” on the DVR front panel to enter the time search menu as follows:

EVENT INFORMATION

HARD DISK ALL HDD CHANNEL  01  02  03  04  05  06  07  08  09  10  11  12  13  14  15  16

W 2009 X NOV SUN MON TUE WED THU FRI SAT 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 00 06 12 18 24

15 : 20

SUBMIT

Step1: Select the hard disk and channel including the video data you want to search.

Step2: Select the month including the video data you want to search from the calendar,

and the date with recorded data will be highlighted.

Step3: Select the date you want from the calendar, and the time with recorded data will

be highlighted from the time scale bar.

Step4: To immediately play the video clip, click “SUBMIT”.

To choose the start time for video playback, move your mouse cursor to the highlighted time, and click to confirm the time when the time display below is the time you want. The video playback is activated right away when you confirm the time.

FREQUENTLY-USED FUNCTIONS

5.2 Record

5.2.1 Quick record setting

Right-click to display the main menu, and select “QUICK START”  “GENERAL”.

QUICK START

GENERAL

CHANNEL TITLE ON

TIME SETUP

EVENT STATUS ON DATE DISPLAY ON IMAGE SIZE CIF QUALITY SUPER BEST I.P.S. 120

EXIT

1) IMAGE SIZE

Select one of the image sizes: FRAME, FIELD or CIF.

2) QUALITY

Select one of the 4 quality options: SUPER BEST, BEST, HIGH & NORMAL.

3) I.P.S.

Select the images per second for MANUAL RECORD.

Right-click to display the main menu, and select “QUICK START”  “GENERAL”  “RECORD CONFIGURATION”.

Click “SETUP” to enter the setting page individually for manual record, event record and timer record.

QUICK START

GENERAL

CHANNEL TITLE ON

TIME SETUP

EVENT STATUS ON DATE DISPLAY ON RECORD CONFIGURATION SETUP

EXIT

FREQUENTLY-USED FUNCTIONS

a) Select the record type you want to set.

b) In “CHANNEL”, select “ALL” to apply the changes here to all channels.

QUICK START

MANUAL EVENT TIMER

CHANNEL IMAGE SIZE I.P.S. QUALITY ALL CIF 100 SUPER BEST

EXIT

Or, select “BY CHANNEL” to set the image size, image per second & image quality individually for each channel.

QUICK START

MANUAL EVENT TIMER

CHANNEL IMAGE SIZE I.P.S. QUALITY LOCK CH1 CIF 25 SUPER BEST  CH2 CIF 25 SUPER BEST  CH3 CIF 6 HIGH  CH4 FIELD 25 SUPER BEST 

AVAILABLE IPS: CIF 69 / FIELD 34 / FRAME 17

APPLY EXIT

Note: The allocatable IPS (image per second) in each image size for a DVR is fixed.

When allocating IPS to each channel, select “LOCK” to remind you of the remaining IPS in each image size available for the rest of the channels.

FREQUENTLY-USED FUNCTIONS

5.2.2 Detailed record setting

Right-click to display the main menu, and select “ADVANCE CONFIG”  “RECORD”.

Note: Please DO NOT change the date or time of your DVR after the recording

ADVANCE CONFIG

CAMERA

MANUAL RECORD ENABLE ON

DETECTION

EVENT RECORD ENABLE ON

ALERT

TIMER RECORD ENABLE ON

NETWORK

EVENT RECORD IPS (For Selected Models Only) 120

DISPLAY

TIMER RECORD IPS (For Selected Models Only) 120

RECORD

PRE-ALARM RECORD (For Selected Models Only) ON

REMOTE

OVERWRITE ON EVENT RECORD ALL CHANNEL OFF KEEP DATA LIMIT (DAYS) OFF RECORD CONFIGURATION (For Selected Models Only) SUBMIT

EXIT

1) MANUAL RECORD ENABLE

Set the manual recording function on / off.

2) EVENT RECORD ENABLE

Set the event recording function on / off.

3) TIMER RECORD ENABLE

Set the timer recording function on / off.

4) EVENT RECORD IPS

(For Selected Models Only)

Select the images per second for EVENT RECORD (Recording that is triggered by alarm or motion).

5) TIMER RECORD IPS

(For Selected Models Only)

Select the images per second for TIMER RECORD (Recording that is activated according to the scheduled time).

6) PRE-ALARM RECORD

(For Selected Models Only)

Select to enable or disable the pre-alarm function (ON / OFF). When pre-alarm and event recording functions are both activated, the DVR will record 8MB data before an alarm / motion event is triggered.

FREQUENTLY-USED FUNCTIONS

7) OVERWRITE

Select “ON” to overwrite previous recorded data in your HDD when the HDD is full. When this function is on and the HDD is full, the DVR will clear 8GB data from the oldest for continuous recording without notice.

8) EVENT RECORD ALL CHANNEL

Select to record all channels (ON) or record the channel with an event only (OFF) for any event.

9) KEEP DATA LIMIT (DAYS)

Assign the maximum recording days from 01 to 31 after which all the recorded data will be removed, or select “OFF” to disable this function.

10) RECORD CONFIGURATION

Please refer to “5.2.1 Quick record setting”.

5.3 Schedule Setting

Right-click to display the main menu, and select “SCHEDULE SETTING”.

5.3.1 Record Timer

Click “RECORD”. In “RECORD TIMER”, select “ON” to enable record timer, and select the day and time for this function.

SCHEDULE SETTING

RECORD

RECORD TIMER ON

DETECTION

0 2 4 6 8 10 12 14 16 18 20 22 24

ALARM

SUN MON TUE WED THU FRI SAT

EXIT

X axis

0 ~ 24 hours. Each time bar is 30 minutes.

Y axis

Monday ~ Sunday.

FREQUENTLY-USED FUNCTIONS

5.3.2 Detection Timer

Click “DETECTION”. In “DETECTION TIMER”, select “ON” to enable record timer, and select the day and time for this function.

SCHEDULE SETTING

RECORD

DETECTION TIMER ON

DETECTION

0 2 4 6 8 10 12 14 16 18 20 22 24

ALARM

SUN MON TUE WED THU FRI SAT

EXIT

X axis

0 ~ 24 hours. Each time bar is 20 minutes.

Y axis

Monday ~ Sunday.

5.3.3 Alarm Timer

Click “ALARM”. In “ALARM TIMER”, select “ON” to enable record timer, and select the day and time for this function.

SCHEDULE SETTING

RECORD

ALARM TIMER ON

DETECTION

0 2 4 6 8 10 12 14 16 18 20 22 24

ALARM

SUN MON TUE WED THU FRI SAT

EXIT

X axis

0 ~ 24 hours. Each time bar is 20 minutes.

Y axis

Monday ~ Sunday.

FREQUENTLY-USED FUNCTIONS

5.4 Detection Setting

Right-click to display the main menu, and select “ADVANCE CONFIG”  “DETECTION”.

ADVANCE CONFIG

C A N E R A CH1 CH2 CH3 CH4 CH5 CH6 CH7 CH8 CH9 CH10 CH11 W X

DETECTION LS (For Selected Models Only) 07

ALERT SS (For Selected Models Only) 03 NETWORK TS (For Selected Models Only) 02 DETECT OFF DISPLAY ALARM OFF RECORD AREA EDIT REMOTE

EXIT

1) LS (Level of Sensitivity) (For Selected Models Only)

“LS” is to set the sensitivity of comparing two different images. The smaller the value is, the higher sensitivity for motion detection. The highest sensitivity setting is 00, and the lowest sensitivity setting is 15. The default value is 07.

2) SS (Spatial Sensitivity) (For Selected Models Only)

“SS” is to set the sensitivity for detecting the size of one object (the number of the grids) on the screen. The smaller the value is, the higher sensitivity for motion detection. The highest sensitivity setting is 00, and the lowest sensitivity setting is 15. The default setting is 03.

Note: The default setting of SS is 03, which means once an object is detected

more than 3 grids, the system will get triggered. So the value of SS must be less than the number of grids that you set up for the motion detection area.

3) TS (Time of Sensitivity) (For Selected Models Only)

“TS” is to set the sensitivity regarding how long one object stays in the detection area and triggers the recording. The smaller the value is, the higher sensitivity for motion detection. The highest sensitivity setting is 00, and the lowest sensitivity setting is 15. The default setting is 02.

4) DETECT

Based on the model you have: Select if you want to activate the motion detection function for the selected channel (ON/OFF). Or, Select the detection sensitivity to LOW / NORMAL / HIGH, or disable the motion detection function for the selected channel (OFF).

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