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Instruction Manual
Digital Sixteen/Nine Channels Video Recorder
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Federal Communication Commission Interference Statement
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device,
pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection
against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can
radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions,
may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that
interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful
interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off
and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one of the following measures :
Θ Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
Θ Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
Θ Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is
connected.
Θ Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help. FCC Caution: Any changes
or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the
users’s authority to operate this equipment. This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful
interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that
may cause undesired operation. This device and its antenna(s) must not be co-located or operating
in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter.
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Table of Contents
1. PRODUCT OVERVIEW........................................................................... 1
1.1 FEATURES..................................................................................................................1
1.2 SPECIFICATIONS...................................................................................................... 2
1.3 FRONT PANEL KEYPADS..................................................................................... 4
1.4 BACK PANEL CONNECTIONS............................................................................ 7
1.5 MONITOR DISPLAY ............................................................................................. 10
2. INSTALLATION............................................................................................. 13
2.1 PACKING............................................................................................................... 13
2.2 SYSTEM FLOORPLAN................................................................................ 13
2.3 BASIC WIRING INSTRUCTIONS......................................................................14
2.4 HARD DISK DRIVE INSTALLATION.............................................................. 16
2.5 FINAL INSTALL PROCESS.................................................................................. 16
3. DVR MENU SETUP.................................................................................... 17
3.1 TIME/DATE SETUP MENU................................................................................ 18
3.2 CAMERA SETUP MENU...................................................................................... 22
3.3 RECORD SETUP MENU ...................................................................................... 25
3.4 ALARM SETUP MENU........................................................................................ 27
3.5 MOTION SETUP MENU ...................................................................................... 31
3.6 VLOSS SETUP MENU.......................................................................................... 35
3.7 NETWORK SETUP MENU.................................................................................. 37
3.7.1 CONFIG............................................................................................................. 37
3.7.2 ALARM NETWORK (Reserved)................................................................... 40
3.7.3 EMAIL ................................................................................................................ 41
3.7.4 PASSWORD....................................................................................................... 43
3.7.5 PPPoE ................................................................................................................ 45
3.7.6 DDNS.................................................................................................................. 47
3.8 SCHEDULE SETUP MENU..................................................................................49
3.9 DISK SETUP MENU.............................................................................................. 51
3.10 CONTROL SETUP MENU................................................................................ 53
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3.11 WARNING SETUP MENU ............................................................................... 55
3.11.1 FAN FAULT....................................................................................................... 55
3.11.2 HDD TEMP....................................................................................................... 57
3.11.3 NO HDD ............................................................................................................ 59
3.11.4 HDD FULL ....................................................................................................... 60
3.12 SYSTEM SETUP MENU................................................................................... 62
4. RECORDING OVERVIEW.................................................................. 66
4.1 INSTANT (N) RECORDING SETUP................................................................. 66
4.2 SCHEDULE RECORDING SETUP..................................................................... 67
4.3 EVENT RECORDING SETUP.............................................................................. 68
5. PLAYBACK OVERVIEW...................................................................... 71
5.1 BASIC PLAYBACK................................................................................................ 71
5.2 SEARCH PLAYBACK............................................................................................ 74
6. COPYING VIDEO......................................................................................... 77
6.1 VIEWING A COPIED FILE .................................................................................. 79
7. CALL OVERVIEW.......................................................................................81
8. SCREEN DISPLAY SETTING & MODE................................ 83
8.1 MODE BUTTON ..................................................................................................... 85
9. UPGRADE FIRMWARE......................................................................... 86
10. NETWORKING OVERVIEW............................................................ 87
10.1 INTRODUCTION TO TCP/IP......................................................................... 87
10.2 SUBNET MASKS................................................................................................ 87
10.3 GATEWAY ADDRESS........................................................................................ 88
10.4 VIRTUAL PORTS................................................................................................ 88
10.5 PRE-INSTALLATION......................................................................................... 88
10.6 WHAT TYPE OF NETWORK CONNECTION DO YOU HAVE ?........... 90
10.7 SIMPLE ONE TO ONE CONNECTION........................................................ 91
10.8 DIRECT HIGH SPEED MODEM CONNECTION...................................... 97
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10.9 ROUTER OR LAN CONNECTION............................................................... 99
11. LINKSYS PORT FORWARDING................................................ 102
12. D-LINK PORT FORWARDING..................................................... 107
13. DDNS.........................................................................................................................112
13.1 CREATING A DDNS ACCOUNT.................................................................112
14. VIEWING THROUGH INTERNET EXPLORER.........115
14.1 SEARCH........................................................................................................... 121
14.1.1 Search by Time................................................................................................ 121
14.1.2 Search by EVENT.......................................................................................... 122
14.2 PTZ CONTROL................................................................................................. 123
14.3 REMOTE ARCHIVE................................................................................. 125
15. INTERFACE SPECIFICATIONS................................................. 129
15.1 TRANSMISSION SETTING............................................................................ 130
APPENDIX A: REMOTE CONTROL.................................................. 131
APPENDIX B: ALARM BOARD CONFIGURATION......... 132
APPENDIX C: RJ45 (RS485) PIN ASSIGNMENT................... 133
APPENDIX D: TIME LAPSE MODE RECORDING
TABLE................................................................................................................................ 134
TROUBLESHOOTING...................................................................................... 137
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Safety Warning
WARNING
TO REDUCE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK,
DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPLIANCE TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.
CAUTION
DO NOT REMOVE COVER. NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS
INSIDE.
Note:
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits
for a Class A digital device,
The changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party
responsible for compliance could void the user's authority to operate
the equipment.
Note:
This is a class A product. In a domestic environment this product may
cause radio interference
In which case the user may be required to take adequate measures.
Notice:
The information in this manual was current when published.
The manufacturer reserves the right to revise and improve its products.
All specifications are therefore subject to change without notice.
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Safety Precautions
Refer all work related to the installation of this product to qualifiedservice personnel
or system installers.
Do not block the ventilation opening or slots on the cover.
Do not drop metallic parts through slots. This could permanently damage the
appliance? Turn the power off immediately and contact qualified service personnel
for service.
Do not attempt to disassemble the appliance.Toprevent electric shock, do not remove
screws or covers. There are no user-serviceable parts inside. Contact qualified service
p
ersonnel for maintenance. Handle the appliance with care. Do not strike or shake, as
this may damage the appliance.
Do not expose the appliance to water or moisture,nor try to operate it in wet areas. Do
take immediate action if the appliance becomes wet. Turn the power off and refe
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servicing to qualified service personnel. Moisturemay damage theappliance and also
cause electric shock.
Do not use strong or abrasive detergents when cleaning the appliance body . Use adry
cloth to clean the appliance when it is dirty. When the dirt is hard to remove, use
a
mild detergent and wipe gently.
Do not overload outlets and extension cords as this may result in a risk of fire o
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electric shock.
Do not operate the appliance beyond its specified temperature, humidity or powe
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source ratings. Do not use the appliance in an extreme environment where hig
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temperature or high humidity exists. Use the appliance at temperature within indoo
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type DVR for 0oC ~ +40oC and a humidity below 90%. The input power source fo
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this appliance is AC100~240V.
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Safety Precautions
Read Instruction — All the safety and operating instructions should be read before the unit is
operated.
Retain Instructions — The safety and operating instructions should be retained for future
reference.
Heed Warnings—All warnings on the unit and in the operating instructions should be adheredto.
Follow Instructions—All operating and use instructions should be followed.
Cleaning— Unplug the unit from the outlet before cleaning. Do not use liquid cleaners or aerosol
cleaners. Use a damp cloth for cleaning
Attachments—Do not use attachment not recommended by the product manufacturer as they ma
y
cause hazards.
Water and Moisture—Do not use this unit near water-for example, near a bath tub, wash bowl,
kitchen sink, or laundry tub, in a wet basement, near a swimming pool, i
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an unprotected outdoor installation, or any area which is classified as
a
wet location.
Servicing—Do not attempt to service this unit by yourself as opening or removing covers may
expose you to dangerous voltage or other hazards. Refer all servicing to qualifie
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service personnel.
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, playing particular attentio
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to cords and plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point where they exit from the
appliance.
Object and Liquid Entry—Never push objects of any kind into this unit through openings as
they may touch dangerous voltage points or short-out parts that could result in a fire or
electric shock. Never spill liquid of any kind on the unit.
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Chapter
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1. ProductOverview
This is the industry’s first full-featured digital video recorder designed specifically for use within the
security industry. The DVR incorporates all the benefits of digital video recording, is simple to install,
and operates just like a VCR. Highly efficient compression technology and superior resolution of
recorded images make the Digital Video Recorder stand out from the competitionas the best choice for
security surveillance.
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ÎMultiplex Operation (Recording, Playback, Archiving, Remote viewing)
ÎBuilt-in MPEG4 Codec with Configurable Quality
Î16CH. DVR: Variable Recording Speeds Up to 480/400(CIF) Pictures per second
for NTSC/PAL
ÎAudio Recording Capabilities
ÎMotion Detection Capabilities
ÎTwo 3.5” Hot-Swap Hard Disks
ÎSCSI Interface for External Expanded Storage
ÎEthernet Interface for Remote Network Viewing and Controlling
ÎRS232/RS485 for Remote Control
ÎShuttle/Jog Dial for Picture-by-Picture or Fast/Slow Viewing
ÎEasy-to-use User Friendly Control via Front panel keypad, Shuttle/Jog, Mouse and
Control Keyboard (optional)
ÎOn-Screen Menus Operations with Multi-Language Support
ÎReal-Time Live Display for all Cameras
ÎUSB 2.0 Interface for Archiving
ÎSupport external DVD+RW for Archiving (optional)
ÎWater Mark Capabilities
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Video Format
NTSC/EIA or PAL/CCIR
Video Input
16 camera inputs (BNC), 1Vp-p/75ohm
1 BNC video out (1Vp-p/75ohm) and S-Video out for Main
Monitor
1 BNC video out (1Vp-p/75ohm) for CALL Monitor
Video Output
16 video out (1Vp-p/75ohm) for Looping
Video Compression
MPEG4
Recording
Resolution
720x480 (NTSC:120IPS) / 720x576 (PAL:100IPS)
720x240 (NTSC:240IPS) / 720x288 (PAL:200IPS)
360x240 (NTSC:480IPS) or 360x288 (PAL:400IPS)
Video Display
Full, 4,7, 9,10,13,16,PictureInPicture (Live only) and 2x2 Zoom for
Live and Playback
Video Pause
Yes
Alarm Inputs
16/9 Alarm Inputs
Alarm Outputs
1 Alarm Output
Hard Disk Storage
Two Hot-Swappable 3.5” IDE Hard Disk (optional)
Recording Rate
Please refer to **Note** at the following page
Recording Mode
Continue, Time-lapse, Schedule or Event recording (Motion, Video
Loss, Alarm)
Playback Rate (only
1 CODEC records)
D1: Up to 30/25 Pictures per second for NTSC/PAL
Half D1: Up to 60/50 Pictures per second for NTSC/PAL
CIF: Up to 120/100 for NTSC/PAL
Playback Search
By Date/Time or Event (Alarm,Video Loss, Motion)
Motion Detection
Yes, with configurable detection area & sensitivity
Video Loss Detection
Yes
Event Log
Yes
User Interface
OSD Menu Driven
Setup
On screen display setup
User Input Device
Front panel keypad, Shuttle/Jog, Mouse, Control Keyboard,
Remote Control(Optional)
Timer
Built-in real time clock and Auto Time
Synchronization with global NTP server through Internet
Watch Dog Timer
Yes
Title
12-characters title for each camera
Ethernet
RJ45 connectors for network communication
Archive
USB for archiving
RS-232
9-pin female connector for local communication
RS-485
for Keyboard connection
Audio
2 mono inputs, 2 mono (SPEAKER) outputs
Power Rate
DC 12V/DC 24V
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Dimension
Full size: 430mm (L) x 300mm (W) x 88mm (H)
Weight
4.85 KG
Operating
Temperature
0oC ~ +50oC
Remote Controller
IR Remote Controller
** NOTE**
Recording Rate
NTSC PAL
1640 model D1 720x480 : 120 IPS
Half D1 720x240 : 240 IPS
CIF 360x240 : 480 IPS
D1 720x576 : 100 IPS
Half D1 720x288 : 200 IPS
CIF 360x288 : 400 IPS
1620 model D1 360x240 : 60 IPS
Half D1 360x120 : 120 IPS
CIF 180x120 : 240 IPS
D1 360x288 : 50 IPS
Half D1 360x144 : 100 IPS
CIF 180x144 : 200 IPS
920 model D1 360x240 : 60 IPS
Half D1 360x120 : 120 IPS
CIF 180x120 : 240 IPS
D1 360x288 : 50 IPS
Half D1 360x144 : 100 IPS
CIF 180x144 : 200 IPS
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Keys:
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REC: Press this key to start instant recording.
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STOP: Press this key to stop recording and playing back.
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PLAY: Play Back.
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PAUSE: Press this key to pause the playback picture.
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SEARCH: Press this key to enter the SEARCH MENU.
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COPY: Press this key to start to copy a still picture under PAUSE mode or copy a video stream
into USB.
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ENTER: Press this key to enter items, or jump to next subentry in the
menu setting.
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DISPLAY: Press this key to switch display of channels, display color of channels (Black, Red,
Yellow, Pink, Green and White are available as choices) and/or status bar.
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SELECT: Press this key to select, to assign a camera to a display, to adjust screen display, and
so on.
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MODE: Switch PIP, 4, 7, 9, 10, 13 and 16 displays in Live and Playback modes.
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ZOOM: Press this key while viewing the full screen image to display a magnified resolution
on the monitor . You must be in “Full” screen mode first before zooming. While zooming, all other
function keys will be disabled until you press “ZOOM” again to exit “ZOOM” mode.
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SEQ: Press this key to enter the auto sequential switching mode.
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CALL: Press this key to enter and set up CALL MENU.
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Menu: Press this key to enter or quit MAIN SETUP MENU.
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Shuttle and Jog Dial
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System LEDs: LEDs for system active HDD, ALARM and LAN display.
Shuttle:
In the Playback mode, turn the Shuttle dial
to fast forward/rewind the video.
In the Pause mode, turn the Shuttle dial to
slow forward/rewind the video.
In the Search mode, turn the Shuttle to
change pages.
Jog Dial:
In the Pause mode, turn the Jog dial to
forward/rewind the video.
In the Menu mode, turn the Jog dial to
change settings and values in subentries.
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Channel Key (1~16): Press Channel Key (CH1~CH16) to display video image in the full
screen format, the corresponding picture will fill the whole screen of the monitor display.
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HDD LOCK: Protect HDD without steal and turn on HDD power.
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Hard Disk Tray: Hard Disk holder for HDD.
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HDD LEDs: LEDs for HDD active power (GREEN) and data reading /writing (YELLOW).
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LCD Panel: To display Date and Time, and other system information.
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Remote Control: IR remote control receiver.
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USB Slot: USB port allows you to archive files into your storages.
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Main Power plug: Connect power jack (AC 100V).
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Audio IN: Audio inputs 1~4 for recording, and it can be enabled by setting to “YES” or
“NO” in the RECORD SETUP MENU.
Audio OUT: Connect an audio output to a monitor or other device.
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MAIN MONITOR: This connector is used for the main monitor display, a number of
different display modes may be selected for viewing.
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CALL MONITOR: This connector is used for the call monitor. This monitor can only
display a full screen.
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VIDEO IN
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For 16 CH DVR Series:
VIDEO OUT (1~16): BNC connectors for video looping out 1~16.
VIDEO IN (1~16): BNC connectors for video input 1~16.
For 9 CH DVR Series:
VIDEO OUT (1~9): BNC connectors for video looping out 1~9.
VIDEO IN (1~9): BNC connectors for video input 1~9.
ALARM INPUT/OUTPUT
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ALM-INPUT: Normal open or normal close type alarm signal inputs.
The Alarm Input can be selected as normal open (N.O.) or normal close (N.C.) input in the
ALARM SETUP MENU. When an alarm occurs, alarm recording will automatically start.
ALM-OUTPUT: A built-in relay offers 3 nodes which are ALM-COM
(common), ALM-NO (normal open) and ALM-NC (normal close) for
external use. Note: Please check APPENDIX C to see other available alarm input/output
functions.
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LAN Connector: The RJ-45 LAN connector.
RS232
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RS232 connector: Connect D-Sub 9 pins connector to RS232 ports for remote control.
RS485
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RS485 connector: RJ 45 Connector to Cascade multi Digital Video Recorder.
Wireless (Reserved)
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FAN: Cooling FAN.
Matrix
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Matrix outputs 1~4: BNC connectors for Matrix outputs 1~4.
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SCSI
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SCSI Connector: For connecting the optional extension unit.
Mouse
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Mouse: For connecting the mouse.
S-Video
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S-Video: providing S-Video connector.
Cascade
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Cascade is designed for connecting a number of DVRs to one monitor.
You will be allowed to view and to control as many DVRs as you prefer from the same monitor
simply by switching the screen using EKB500 keyboard controller.
Connect from Cascade out of the DVR to Cascade In of another with BNC connectors. Repeat
the same step for all of your DVRs until you connect the last Cascade Out to Monitor’sVideo In.
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The status information of the cameras or machine will show up, and be located at different places
on the screen.
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Channel tag: A channel tag indicates the channel name of the screen.
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Event sign: Event signals which are small icons with a capital letter and red background show
the events on each screen. There are totally 6 different signals which are:
Alarm event. The alarm place where the cameralocates. In order to show the camera video to
a corresponding alarm, setting a FOCUS CAMERA in ALARM SETUP MENU is necessary.
Motion event. Motion event only shows up when the camera’s MOTION is enabled in
MOTION SETUP MENU, and the camera detects a motion.
Video loss event. Video loss event only shows when the camera’s VLOSS is enabled in
VLOSS SETUP MENU, and the camera signal is lost.
Sequence sign. Sequence sign shows up when the display is in the sequence mode.
The sequence display is located on display with a “Ϡ” sign in the last display of the screen.
The sign will replace “Ϡ” sign in the display when sequence occurs.
2. Event sign
4. Play status ba
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5. Record status ba
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1. Channel ta
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2. Event sign
3. Select sign
Note: Sequence mode is unavailable only in 16-displays mode.
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Temperature indication. When HDD’s temperature is overheated.
Overheat temperature is determined in HDD TEMPERATURE of WARNING SETUP
MENU.
Fan fail indication. When the fan fails to work normally.
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Select sign: You can assign a camera to a display by pressing SELECT key in live mode.
Dial Jog to move the select sign to the display you would like to change camera, and then press
channel key from the Channel Panel to relocate the camera.
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Play status bar: The play status bar appears in play back mode if you enable a status bar on
the screen (Please see DISPLAY, 8
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item of Front Panel Keypads). Three parts that are play
date, play time and play status are shown in the play status bar.
1. Play date: The play date in which the video is recorded.
2. Play status: It shows PAUSE, play speed and reverse play speed.
“PAUSE”, when the video play is paused.
“>” means normal play speed;
“<“ means normal reverse play speed;
“>> x N” means N time fast play speed;
“<< x N” means N time fast reverse play speed.
3. Play time: The play time at which the video is recorded. The time format depends on the
time format setting in the TIME/DATE SETUP MENU.
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Record status bar: The record status bar appears when you enable a status bar on the screen
(Please see 8th item of DISPLAY). Three parts which are current date, record status (% of
space used for recording) and current time.
Play Date Play Status Play Time
Current Date Record Status Event Current Time
HDD/Fan Status
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1. Current date: The current date which is set in the TIME/DATE SETUP MENU.
2. Record status: It shows REC and recording hard disk number.
“REC”, it shows when machine is recording.
“R01”, the recording hard disk number.There are two hard disks available in
this model.
3. Event: The last happened event.
4. Current time: The current time which is set in the TIME/DATE SETUP MENU.
5. HDD/Fan status: “No Disk”, it shows when no disk is installed or detected.
“No Fan”, it shows when cooling fan stops working.
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Chapter
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2. Installation
The installations described below should be done by qualified service personnel or system
installers.
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Please check accessories in the packing before the installation.
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Please refer to the following diagrams for the system
connections.
Note: Monitor and Camera must be purchased separately.
Diagram 2.1
Camera
(VIDEO & AUDIO)
Monitor
(and Speaker)
Internet
Alarm
(In & Out)
RS 232
Call Monitor
Keyboard
Mouse
Matrix Outputs
PTZ Speed
Dome
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Camera
(VIDEO & AUDIO)
Monitor
(and Speaker)
Internet
Alarm
(In & Out)
RS 232
Call Monitor
Keyboard
Mouse
Matrix Outputs
PTZ Speed
Dome
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Diagram 2.1
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Diagram 2.2
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Please refer to diagram 2.2 to assist you with this portion of the installation.
¾ Power: Connect the power source or adapter into the power socket.
¾ Cameras: Connect each cameras video output to the video input on the digital
video recorder shown in diagram 2.1.
Note: At least one camera must be connected before the system is
running for the auto detection of video standard to take effect.
¾ Audio Input: The camera audio output or Microphone is connected to
the audio input terminal at the rear panel.
¾ Audio Output: Connect the speaker or other audio listening devices to
the audio output terminal on the back of the digital video recorder.
¾ Ethernet: The digital video recorder may be viewed from a PC via the
LAN connector using a RJ45 Ethernet cable.
¾ RS232: The digital video recorder can be controlled from a PC via
RS232.
¾ RS485: The digital video recorder can be controlled from an EKB500
keyboard via RS485.
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Note: This can be done using a serial cable.
¾ Main Monitor: Connect the main monitor output connector to a main
monitor. The main monitor displays selected live or recorded cameras
in any available format.
Note: The main monitor must be connected in order to make
configuration changes, enter the main menu, or do a playback at the
machine.
¾ Call Monitors: Connect the call monitor output connectors to a call
monitor. The call monitor display selected live cameras in full screen
format.
Note: The call monitor will only display one full screen camera at a
time.
¾ Cascade: Cascade is designed for connecting a number of DVRs to
one monitor. You will be allowed to view and to control as many DVRs
as you prefer from the same monitor simply by switching the screen
using EKB500 keyboard controller. Connect from Cascade out of the
DVR to Cascade In of another with BNC connectors. Repeat the same
step for all your DVRs until you connect the last Cascade Out to
Monitor’s Video In.
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The first step in installing the hard drive is to insert the hard drive sleeve into the machine. The
hard disk drive default setting is initially set to master. The second step is to insert the key provided and
turn the tray key to the lock position. If this process is ignored the hard disk drive will not be detected.
Follow the previous steps for the second hard drive or second empty sleeve.
Note: If the Hard Disk Drive is not locked in with the key, HDD LED will not be lighted
up, since HDD cannot be detected and the DVR will not go into record mode. This is
because the Hard Drive is not being recognized.
Note: After powering on the DVR, it will start to load system. It takes a while to complete
loading system, during this time, please do not install or remove the hard disk, none
action is recommended when the machine is loading system.
Diagram 2.2 shows 3.5“ Hard Drive
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Once you have completed the basic wiring installation and the hard disk drive installation you are
ready to turn on the DVR. Simply plug the power source you installed earlier. The POWER LED lights
will light up if power is normal. The next step is to set up the menu options for the DVR.
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Chapter
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3. DVR Menu Setup
Assuming you have completed the first two chapters of this manual. You are now ready to
begin setting up the digital video recorder. The following chapter will walk you through the detailed
DVR Menu step by step and how to set the DVR for your specific application. To begin this process,
press the MENU key. Once inside the main menu you will find there are 12 setup option pages as
follows.
Diagram 3.1
MENU
Press the MENU key to enter the MAIN MENU.
Press the MENU key to quit current setting, and go back to last
settin
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Dial the Jog clockwise or counterclockwise to change subentry
values. Press the ENTER key to go next subentry in a menu setting,
and press the CALL key to go last subentry in a menu setting.
Or, simply use the mouse to go next or last subentry in a menu
setting, and use tilt wheel of the mouse to move between every
selection.
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Diagram 3.2
Diagram 3.2 is a screen shot of the TIME/DATE SETUP MENU. This menu is used to set up the
correct time and date for your region of the world. You are able to setup daylight savings as well as
synch it with an internet based time server. In the TIME/DATE SETUP MENU the following fields
are defined as follows:
¾ TIME FORMAT: This field represents the time format on the DVR. There are
two time formats that are 12 HOUR and 24 HOUR to be selected.
¾ TIME: This field represents the current time on the DVR. To change this, simply
use the Jog Dial on the DVR to make your selection.
The Time is represented as follows:
Hour: 00~23: Minute: 00~59: Second: 00~59 (1 ~ 12 if TIME FORMAT is 12 HOUR)
¾ DATE FORMAT: This field represents the date format on the DVR. To change
this, simply use the Jog Dial on the DVR to make your selection. There are three
date formats which are YYYY-MM-DD,MM-DD-YYYY and DD-MM-YYYY
to be selected.
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¾ DATE: This field represents the date on the DVR. To change this, simply use the
Jog Dial on the DVR to make your selection. There are three date formats which
are YYYY-MM-DD, MM-DD-YYYY and DD-MM-YYYY to be selected.
The date is represented as follows:
Year: 2000~2037 / Month: 01~12 / Date: 01~31 (Day of Week)
¾ DAYLIGHT SAVING: This field represents the daylight savings on the DVR.
To change this, simply use the Jog Dial on the DVR to make your selection. Select
“ON” or “OFF” to enable or disable daylight saving time function. In order to set
a daylight saving time zone, you need to disable daylight saving first. Enable the
daylight saving after finish setting the time zone.
LAST
To set the start week of daylight saving time: Dial the jog to set
1 ST 2 ND 3 RD 4 TH
THUSUN TUEMON WED SAT
To set the start month of daylight saving time: Dial the jog to
FEB MARJAN
A
PR MAY JUN
DECNOVOCTSEPAUGJUL
To set the start time of daylight saving time: To set the start
“FROM” time and “TO” time of daylight saving time.
¾START TIME: To set the start time of daylight saving time.
FRI
To set the start date of daylight saving time: Dial the jog to se
t
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¾END TIME: To set the end time of daylight saving
To set the end time of daylight saving time: To set the end
“
”
“
”
To set the end week of daylight saving time: Dial the jog to se
t
To set the end date of daylight saving time: Dial the jog to se
t
To set the end month of daylight saving time: Dial the jog to set
the end month.
FEB MARJAN
A
PR MAY JUN
DECNOVOCTSEP
A
UGJUL
LAST1 ST 2 ND 3 RD 4 TH
THUSUN TUEMON WED SATFRI
¾TIME SYNCHRONIZE: Select “ON” or “OFF” to enable or disable time
synchronize which can let you have correct time automatically when network is
connected. To change this, simply use the Jog Dial on the DVR to make your
selection.
¾TIME SERVER: You can set the time server address where you locate if you connect
to network and enable time synchronize. For checking the IP address of NTP
Server, please follow the steps:
1. Connect your PC to internet for searching the IP address of NTP Server.
2. Go to “START” -> “RUN” -> type “Command” and press “OK”
Under Dos Prompt, type “C:\Ping Pool.NTP.ORG to find out the IP address of NTP
Server.
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Diagram 3.3
¾TIME ZONE: You can set the time zone where you locate if you connect to network and
enable time synchronize.
Atlantic Daylight Time subtract 3 hours from GMT
Atlantic Standard Time subtract 4 hours from GMT
Eastern Daylight Time subtract 4 hours from GMT
Eastern Standard Time subtract 5 hours from GMT
Central Daylight Time subtract 5 hours from GMT
Central Standard Time subtract 6 hours from GMT
Mountain Daylight Time subtract 6 hours from GMT
Mountain Standard Time subtract 7 hours from GMT
Pacific Daylight Time subtract 7 hours from GMT
Pacific Standard Time subtract 8 hours from GMT
Alaska Daylight Time subtract 8 hours from GMT
Alaska Standard Time subtract 9 hours from GMT
Hawaii-Aleutian Daylight Time subtract 9 hours from GMT
Hawaii-Aleutian Standard Time subtract 10 hours from GMT
¾TIME UPDATE BY: Once you enable the TIME SYNCHRONIZE, you can select
the synchronization frequency by:
MONTHWEEKDAY
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Diagram 3.4
Diagram 3.4 is a screen shot of the CAMERA SETUP MENU. This menu will walk you through
setting up the Camera Recording Speeds, Camera titles, PTZ ID, covert modes, and recording quality.
In the CAMERA SETUP MENU the following fields are defined as:
¾ TITLE: The title setting allows you to assign a title to each camera input. Titling
with 12 characters is supported in each channel. To change this, simply use the Jog
Dial on the DVR to make your selection. The available alphanumeric characters
are:
0,1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8,9,
A,B,C,D,E,F,G,H,I,J,K,L,M,N,O,P,Q,R,S,T,U,V,W,X,Y,Z,
( ) . , + - / and an empty space.
¾ PTZ ID: Select PTZ ID/Address from 001~255 or OFF. The default value is
10+N where N is camera’s number. This ID must be the same as the ID used in
PTZ Dip Switch. To change this, simply use the Jog Dial on the DVR to make
your selection.
¾ INSTALL/COVERT: For installation of camera; select “ON” to enable a
camera, and “OFF” to disable it. Please make sure to stop recording before
making change of INSTALL. To take full advantage of the record resource,
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switch the Uninstalled Camera Ports to OFF in this section. ForCOVERT, select
“ON” to cover a camera, and disable the screen in live mode to show up. However,
the image is recorded, and can be played back by user who has playback right.
The covert channels will not show up on the sequence mode. To change this,
simply use the Jog Dial on the DVR to make your selection.
¾ SEQ (MAIN/CALL): Setup a retention period for sequences. To change this,
simply use the Jog Dial on the DVR to make your selection.
¾ REC QUALITY: Select an image quality for recording. Normal record image
quality and event record image quality can be set individually. There are six
different qualities available. A higher image quality needs more HDD space. To
change this, simply use the Jog Dial on the DVR to make your selection. The
theory space needed per second lists below:
720x480 Video Source
Simple: Complex:
LOWER: 8.04KB 12.33KB
LOW: 8.42KB 13.7KB
BASIC: 10.15KB 16.72KB
STANDARD: 11.86KB 19.56KB
HIGH: 14.72KB 24.63KB
Average size
per image
SUPERIOR: 18.60KB 30.05KB
720x240 Video Source
Simple: Complex:
LOWER: 3.53KB 7.82KB
LOW: 3.87KB 8.36KB
BASIC: 4.21KB 8.9KB
STANDARD: 4.92KB 9.54KB
HIGH: 5.62KB 10.17KB
Average size
per image
SUPERIOR: 6.41KB 12.89KB
360x240 Video Source
Simple: Complex:
LOWER: 1.76KB 4.56KB
LOW: 1.87KB 4.87KB
BASIC: 1.97KB 5.46KB
STANDARD: 2.38KB 6.51KB
HIGH: 2.67KB 7.08KB
Average size
per image
SUPERIOR: 3.63KB 9.02KB
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Note: Since the compression ratio of MPEG4 fully depends on the
variation and complexity of the recorded video, the table above is for
your reference only.
¾ REC SPEED ON TIME PERIOD:
TP: Scheduled recording time 1~8 which can be set in the SCHEDULE SETUP
MENU. “N” in the column of “TP” is the normal recording time.
NORMAL: Normal record speed (Images per second) up to 15 IPS. The default
normal record speed is 1 IPS. The DVR will adjust to the maximum
recording speed by calculating the total installed cameras that have
enabled in the CAMERA SETUP MENU.
EVENT: Event record speed (Images per second) up to 30 IPS or “OFF”.
Note: In order to validate a new record speed, you need to disable all
record actions before setting up.
SET: Set “ON” when using schedule recording.
Set “OFF” when not using schedule recording.
Note: The status of SET can only be changed in the SCHEDULE SETUP
MENU.
¾ SUMMARY :
Diagram 3.5
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Dial Jog to change items in the SUMMERY table.
All cameras’ statuses are shown in theSUMMARY table. The table is for checking camera
overall statuses only, not for setting.
Note: The SUMMARY table also exists in ALARM, MOTION and VLOSS SETUP
MENU. All of these SUMMARY tables are also for checking particular overall statuses,
not for setting.
¾ Copy camera’s setting from a camera to other cameras: In order to copy the
setting from a camera to other cameras, we provide a setting copy function. Press
MENU when you finish setting up a camera, and then press COPY. A COPIED
sign will show up on the top right corner of the screen, and it means the setting has
been copied. Dial the Jog to the camera you would like to copy, and then press
SEARCH to paste. The previous setting of the camera will be covered, and a
PASTED sign will show up.
NOTE: TITLE, PTZ ID, INSTALL/COVERT cannot be copied. These 3
options need to be set independently.
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Diagram 3.6
Diagram 3.6 is a screen shot of the RECORD SETUP MENU. This m enu is for setting up the
options for recording. W e define recording as something on which sound or visual images have
been recorded. In the RECORD SETUP MENU the following fields are defined as follows:
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¾ RECORD AUDIO:
YES: Audio will be recorded when machine is recording.
NO: Audio will not be recorded when machine is recording.
¾ TIME STAMP:
ON: The time stamp will show on the video and picture when recording.
OFF: The time stamp will not show on the video and picture when recording.
¾ TIME STAMP POSITION:
BOTTOM: The time stamp will show on the bottom.
TOP: The time stamp will show on the top.
¾ WATER MARK:
ON: Shows a water mark on the picture when copying image to USB flash memory.
OFF: This erases the water mark on the picture when copying image to USB flash
memory.
¾ RESOLUTION: The resolutions for NTSC are 720x480, 720x240 and 360x240
to be selected. Its default value is 720x240. The resolutions for PAL are 720x288,
720x576 and 360x288 to be selected. Its default value is 720x288.
NOTE: Selecting a certain resolution will determine the amount of IPS the DVR will
support.
NTSC
720x480 = 30 IPS
(this IPS value is divided by the amount of cameras installed)
720x240 = 60 IPS (this IPS value is divided by the amount of cameras inst alled)
360x240 = 120 IPS (this IPS value is divided by the amount of cameras installed)
¾ RECORD MODE:
REWRITE: Continue recording. Disk will be overwritten if it is full.
STOP: Stop recording when disk is full.
¾ AUTOWRITE WITHIN: You can set DVR autowrite day, so that DVR will
autowrite after the day number you set. If you do not wish to use this function,
please set it OFF.
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Diagram 3.7
Diagram 3.7 is a screen shot of the ALARM SETUP MENU. An alarm is defined as an electrical,
electronic, or mechanical device that serves to warn of danger by means of a signal. In this case the
signal triggers the recorder to start recording the alarmed event. This menu contains all the alarm
operations and options needed to successfully complete an alarm recording. In the ALARM SETUP
MENU the following fields are defined as:
¾ ALARM: This field is to turn alarm recording on or off. The Default from the
factory is set to on. To change this, simply use the Jog Dial on the DVR to make
your selection.
ENABLE: Enable alarm detection.
DISABLE: Disable alarm detection.
¾ ALARM TYPE: This field is to turn alarm recording on or off. The Default from
the factory is set to on. To change this, simply use the Jog Dial on the DVR to
make your selection.
N. O.: Normal Open alarm.
N. C.: Normal Close alarm.
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N.O. Trans.: When the alarm is triggered, buzzer starts to function no matter how
long the alarm duration is set until you set it back to N.O.
N.C. Trans.: When the alarm is triggered, buzzer starts to function no matter how
long the alarm duration is set until you set it back to N.C.
¾ LOG
YES: Select YES if you wish to record Alarm Events in the Log.
NO: Select NO if you do not wish to record Alarm Events in the Log.
¾ ACTIVE CAMERA: This field is to activate camera you want to have the alarm
enabled too. For example if you had an external motion detector on camera one
you would set this option to camera one. The Default from the factory is set to on.
To change this, simply use the Jog Dial on the DVR to make your selection.
Active camera setting, from camera 01~16. You can set the camera which
corresponds to the place where the alarm is located.
Note: The recording camera number in an event depends on the alarm number, and
the active camera images will not be recorded. Example: You assign camera 3 as the
active camera to alarm 1. When the alarm 1 is triggered, camera 3 will be displayed
and camera 1 will be recorded.
¾ PTZ PRESET: Select PTZ PRESET from “001” to “255”, so that when Alarm
occurs, speed dome will turn to this preset position for event recording. This function
improves surveillance quality of an alarm event. If you wish to disable this function,
please simply select “OFF”.
¾ DURATION: The amount of time an alarm event will record - from 1 sec to 99
seconds. The default value is 5 seconds.
¾ ALARM OUTPUT: This will transmit a signal to another device. The setting of
alarms are NONE = not activated, 1 = output signal 1 transmitted, 2 = output
signal 2 transmitted, 3 = output signal 3 transmitted and 4 = output signal 4
transmitted.
¾ ALARM EMAIL: Select “YES” for sending an email when alarm occurs. The
email address can be set in the NETWORK SETUP MENU.
¾ BUZZER: Audible alarm buzzer.
ENABLE: To enable an alarm buzzer.
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DISABLE: To disable an alarm buzzer.
¾ ALARM NETWORK:
YES: Enable alarm network.
NO: Disable alarm network.
¾ MAIN MON: Display on a main monitor when an alarm occurs.
NO CHANGE: No change on the display in the main monitor when an alarm
occurs.
FULLSCREEN: A full screen of the active camera will display when an alarm
occurs.
¾ CALL MON: Display on a call monitor when an alarm occurs.
NO CHANGE: No change on the display in the main monitor when an alarm
occurs.
CAMERA 1~16 : Display the active camera in full screen mode to the call
monitor.
¾ MATRIX MON 1: Display on matrix monitor 1 when an
alarm occurs.
NO CHANGE: Nothing changes on the display in the
matrix monitor 1 when an alarm occurs.
CAMERA 1~16: Display an assigned camera in full screen
mode to the matrix monitor 1.
¾ MATRIX MON 2: Display on matrix monitor 2 when an
alarm occurs.
NO CHANGE: Nothing changes on the display in the
matrix monitor 2 when an alarm occurs.
CAMERA 1~16: Display an assigned camera in full screen
mode to the matrix monitor 2.
¾ MATRIX MON 3: Display on matrix monitor 3 when an
alarm occurs.
NO CHANGE: Nothing changes on the display in the
matrix monitor 3 when an alarm occurs.
CAMERA 1~16: Display an assigned camera in full screen
mode to the matrix monitor 3.
¾ MATRIX MON 4: Display on matrix monitor 4 when an
alarm occurs.
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NO CHANGE: Nothing changes on the display in the
matrix monitor 4 when an alarm occurs.
CAMERA 1~16: Display an assigned camera in full screen
mode to the matrix monitor 4.
¾ SUMMARY: Dial Jog to change items in the SUMMARY table. All alarm’s
statuses are shown in SUMMARY tables. These tables are for checking alarm
overall statuses, but not for setting.
Note: Please check APPENDIX C to see other available alarm input / output
functions.
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Diagram 3.8
Diagram 3.8 is a screen shot of the MOTION SETUP MENU. We define motion as a change of
pixilation in the field of view, which is detected by the digital video recorder, and triggering the
recorder to start recording. This menu is for setting up the d igital recorder for motion recording on a per
camera basis. In the MOTION SETUP MENU the following fields are defined as follows:
¾ MOTION: This field is to turn motion recording on or off. The Default from the
factory is set to off or disabled. Motion is also considered an event. To change this,
simply use the Jog Dial on the DVR to make your selection.
ENABLE: Enable motion detection.
DISABLE: Disable motion detection.
Note: Motion only works in live and playback modes. It is invalid when you are
setting menus.
¾ SENSITIVITY: The sensitivity allows users to adjust to a suitable motion
detection sensitivity. There are 10 sensitivities available; level 1 is the lowest, and
level 10 is the highest sensitivity. To change this, simply use the Jog Dial on the
DVR to make your selection.
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¾ LOG
YES: Select YES if you wish to record Motion Events in the Log.
NO: Select NO if you do not wish to record Motion Events in the Log.
¾ DURATION: The amount of time a motion event will record - from 1 sec to 99
seconds. The default value is 5 seconds. To change this, simply use the Jog Dial
on the DVR to make your selection.
¾ ALARM OUTPUT: This will transmit a signal to another device. The setting of
alarms are NONE = not activated, 1 = output signal 1 transmitted, 2 = output
signal 2 transmitted, 3 = output signal 3 transmitted and 4 = output signal 4
transmitted. To change this, simply use the Jog Dial on the DVR to make your
selection.
¾ ALARM EMAIL:
YES: Send an email when an alarm occurs.
NO: Do not send an email when an alarm occurs
The email address and e-mail server can be set in the NETWORK SETUP MENU.
¾ ALARM NETWORK:
YES: Enable alarm network when an alarm occurs.
NO: Disable alarm network when an alarm occurs
¾ BUZZER: Audible buzzer when motion is detected.
ENABLE: To enable a motion buzzer.
DISABLE: To disable a motion buzzer.
¾ MAIN MON: Display on a main monitor when an alarm occurs.
NO CHANGE: No change on the display in the main monitor when a motion
occurs.
FULLSCREEN: A full screen of the active camera will display when motion
occurs.
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¾ CALL MON: Display on a call monitor when motion occurs.
NO CHANGE: No change on the display in the main monitor when motion
occurs.
CAMERA 1~16 : Display the active camera in full screen mode to the call
monitor.
¾ MATRIX MON 1: Display on matrix monitor 1 when an
alarm occurs.
NO CHANGE: Nothing changes on the display in the
matrix monitor 1 when an alarm occurs.
CAMERA 1~16: Display an assigned camera in full screen
mode to the matrix monitor 1.
¾ MATRIX MON 2: Display on matrix monitor 2 when an
alarm occurs.
NO CHANGE: Nothing changes on the display in the
matrix monitor 2 when an alarm occurs.
CAMERA 1~16: Display an assigned camera in full screen
mode to the matrix monitor 2.
¾ MATRIX MON 3: Display on matrix monitor 3 when an
alarm occurs.
NO CHANGE: Nothing changes on the display in the
matrix monitor 3 when an alarm occurs.
CAMERA 1~16: Display an assigned camera in full screen
mode to the matrix monitor 3.
¾ MATRIX MON 4: Display on matrix monitor 4 when an
alarm occurs.
NO CHANGE: Nothing changes on the display in the
matrix monitor 4 when an alarm occurs.
CAMERA 1~16: Display an assigned camera in full screen
mode to the matrix monitor 4.
¾ SUMMARY: Dial Jog to change items in the SUMMARY table. All alarm’s
statuses are shown in SUMMARY tables. These tables are for checking alarm
overall statuses, but not for setting.
¾ Press SELECT to Edit MOTION AREA Enter a desired channel and press
SELECT to edit a motion area. Please make sure that MOTION is set as
“Enable” before entering the motion detection area.
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In the motion edit mode:
The default motion area of each
camera is entire screen which displays
in light green.
Press COPY or left-click the mouse to
start setting an area.
Press SEARCH to end and enable the
area, or press PAUSE to end and
disable the area. Alternatively,
right-click the mouse to obtain a
selection menu, select “ON” to end
and enable the area and “OFF” to end
and disable the area by clicking on “+”
or “-” sign. Then press “OK”.
Dial JOG or scroll the tilt wheel of the mouse to select a horizontal
or a vertical area to switch a horizontal or vertical area.
To quit the motion area edit, press MENU or right-click the mouse to obtain a selection menu,
select “EXIT” by clicking on “+” or “-” sign. Then press “OK”.
To test a motion area: Grids will turn into light red from light green when a motion is
detected.
To clear the motion entire area: Press PLAY to clear the entire motion area.
If you forget the motion grid commands: Press CALL to get a hint window (shows
below) in motion edit mode.
MENU
COPY
ENTER
SEARCH
PAUSE
- EXIT
- SELECTAREA
- CHANGE DIR
- ON AREA
- OFFAREA
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Diagram 3.9
Diagram 3.9 is a screen shot of the VLOSS (Video Loss) SETUP MENU. VLoss event is caused
by no video signal input for the channel. Usually it happens when no power supply for the camera
or the camera fails. How to set up system response for VLoss case is introduced in this section. In
the VLOSS (Video Loss) SETUP MENU the following fields are defined as follows:
¾ VLOSS:
ENABLE: Enable video loss detection.
DISABLE: Disable video loss detection.
¾ LOG
YES: Select YES if you wish to record Video Loss Events in the Log.
NO: Select NO if you do not wish to record Video Loss Events in the Log.
¾ DURATION: The amount of time a vloss event will record - from 1 sec to 99
seconds. The default value is 5 seconds. To change this, simply use the Jog Dial
on the DVR to make your selection.
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¾ ALARM OUTPUT: This will transmit a signal to another device. The setting of
alarms are NONE = not activated, 1 = output signal 1 transmitted, 2 = output
signal 2 transmitted, 3 = output signal 3 transmitted and 4 = output signal 4
transmitted. To change this, simply use the Jog Dial on the DVR to make your
selection.
¾ ALARM EMAIL: Select “YES” for sending an email when vloss occurs. The
email address can be set in the NETWORK SETUP MENU.
¾ BUZZER: Audible alarm buzzer.
ENABLE: To enable a vloss buzzer.
DISABLE: To disable a vloss buzzer.
¾ ALARM NETWORK:
YES: Enable alarm network.
NO: Disable alarm network.
¾ SUMMARY: All video loss’s statuses are shown in SUMMARY tables. These
tables are for checking video loss overall statuses, but not for setting.
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Diagram 3.10
Diagram 3.10 is a screen shot of the NETWORK SETUP MENU. This menu is for setting up the
configurations for networking to the DVR. There are 6 subentries that are CONFIG, ALARM,
EMAIL, PASSWORD, PPPoE and DDNS in the NETWORK SETUP MENU. Each of them has
to be set up completely before the network functions. Please refer to the Networking Chapter of this
manual to fully understand how to setup your network for this DVR. In the Ne twork Setting Menu the
following fields are defined as follows:
Note: Since every Network Configuration is different, please contact your Network
Administrator or ISP for how to assign those IP addresses and port numbers.
3.7.1 CONFIG
In the CONFIG of the NETWORK SETUP MENU, we define:
¾ IP CONFIG:
FIXED IP: User can set the fixed IP for network connection..
DHCP: DHCP server in LAN will provide the dynamic IP for network connection
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PPPoE: This is a DSL connection application, ISP will ask user for inputting user
name and password. When you choose this option, please go to PPPoE configuration
menu for setting PPPoE configuration.
¾ IP Address: This field is to set a static IP Address for the DVR. A static IP
address is an IP address whose value does not change. It is suggested to use a static
IP address. If your Internet provider does not offer a static IP address you have the
option to use a dynamic IP address. For Example: A Test IP address given to the
machine by our engineers is 192.168.010.002. When DHCP is YES, the DHCP
server will assign this value automatically.
Note: The Addresses in the machine are for our own testing you must apply your
own addresses to comply with your network. Refer to Networking Chapter for
more details.
To change this, simply use the Jog Dial on the DVR to make your selection.
¾ SUBNET MASK: This field is to set the subnet mask for your network so as the
DVR will be recognized within the network. Example: 255.255.255.000. When
DHCP is YES, the DHCP server will assign this value automatically. To change
this, simply use the Jog Dial on the DVR to make your selection.
¾ GATEWAY: This field is to set the gateway for your network so the DVR will be
recognized within the network. An example of this is provided within the DVR
we use to test the machine within our own network. When DHCP is YES, the
DHCP server will assign this value automatically. To change this, simply use the
Jog Dial on the DVR to make your selection.
¾ DNS SERVER: This field is to set the DNS server for your network so the DVR
will be recognized within the network. An example of this is provided within the
DVR we use to test the machine within our own network. Assign a DNS server to
DVR, for example: 168.195.001.001. When DHCP is YES, the DHCP server will
assign this value automatically. To change this, simply use the Jog Dial on the
DVR to make your selection.
¾ MULTICAST: This is network casting, it allows DVR to multi-cast through a
router and this router will route to different end pints.
YES: to enable Multicast function.
NO: to disable Multicast function.
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¾ IP ADDRESS: This is the router’s IP address. Please input the IP address of
router.
¾ PORT: Port of Multicast. Please configure the port number.
¾ HTTP PORT: The default port number is 80. User can change it to different port
number for HTTP/WEB communication between DVR and client PC.
¾ CONTROL PORT: The default port number is 1600. User can change it to
different port number for controlling comment between DVR and client PC.
Note: If you wish to have multiple users log into the DVR please open a range
of ports on your router. For example if you use the default port 1600 you would
open ports 1600 on your router. This will allow 4 clients to login
¾ DATA PORT: The default data transmitting port number is 32760. User can
change it to different port number for data transfer between DVR and client PC.
Note: If you wish to have multiple users log into the DVR please open a range
of ports on your router. For example if you use the default port 32760 you
would open ports 32760-32763 on your router. This will allow 4 clients to login
¾ BW CONTROL: This configuration allows user to control the bandwidth of
DVR.
¾ MAC ADDR: This field is for those Internet service providers or Network
administrators who require a MAC address of the network card of our DVR. This
option cannot be changed.
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3.7.2 ALARM NETWORK (Reserved)
DVR can send out Alarm message to an Alarm Server (PowerCon4). This function is reserved to
work with our Control Management System – PowerCon. In the ALARM of the NETWORK
SETUP MENU, we define:
Diagram 3.11
Note: Since every Network Configuration is different, please contact your Network
Administrator or ISP for how to assign those IP addresses and port numbers.
¾ PROTOCOL: Select which communication protocol with Alarm servers or
Alarm receiving clients.
TCP: communicate with client via TCP protocol.
UDP: communicate with client via UDP protocol
¾ PORT NUMBER: setting the communication port with Alarm server.
¾ UNIQUE ID: setting the ID number of your DVR to Alarm server.
¾ SERVER 1: assign the IP address of Alarm server 1.
¾ SERVER 2: assign the IP address of Alarm server 2.
¾ SERVER 3: assign the IP address of Alarm server 3.
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3.7.3 EMAIL
In the EMAIL of the NETWORK SETUP MENU, we define:
Diagram 3.12
¾ SMTP SERVER: assign the SMTP (e-mail) server’s domain name. For example:
mail.network.com.au.
¾ PORT NUMBER: assign the port number for SMTP server.
¾ AUTHENTICATION: select “YES”, if the SMTP server requires
Authentication (user name / password)
¾ USER: Input the login user ID if the SMTP server requires Authentication.
¾ PASSWD: Input the password if the SMTP server requires Authentication.
¾ EMAIL ADDR: Input the e-mail address for receiving e-mail message when the
EVENT is enabled and triggered. For example: In Motion Setup Menu, if the
“EMAIL/NETWORK” is set to “YES”, this e-mail address will receive a text
message and an “ARV” format of a still image from DVR when Motion is
triggered. This “ARV” file can be played back by opening “DVRViewer.exe”
that you downloaded from the DVR or the Remote Viewer (Browser) or from the
Copy Menu (labeled viewer). In Alarm Setup Menu, if the “ALARM EMAIL” is
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set to “YES”, this e-mail address will receive a text message and an “ARV”
format of a still image from DVR when the Alarm is triggered. This “ARV” file
can be played back by opening “DVRViewer.exe” that you downloaded from the
DVR or the Remote Viewer (Browser) or from the Copy Menu (labeled viewer).
Note: If you are unable to play “AVI” file downloaded from “DVRViewer”, your PC is
required to install “CODEC”, please go to the following URL:
http://www.divx.com/divx/play/download/index.php
for downloading
DivXPlay.exe. This will enable you to play “AVI” file successfully.
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3.7.4 PASSWORD
In the PASSWORD of the NETWORK SETUP MENU, we define:
Diagram 3.13
¾ User-Name/Password/Level: This category is to set up the users that will log into
the network. Please remember that this portion of the Network setting menu is set
up in column format.
The default User Name = admin
The default Password = 11111111 (only numeric)
There are 2 level types:
Play: Allows user to view live video, perform a search, playback and control the a
PTZ camera (if one is connected)
Live: Allows user only to view live video
To change this, simply use the Jog Dial on the DVR to make your selection.
Example: USER-NAME Password Level
admin 11111111 Play
Changed to Adam 22222222 Play
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Please remember that there are only three different levels guest, general,
and super.
o “Admin” and “General” – can view live/playback video
o “Guest” – can only view live.
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3.7.5 PPPoE
In the PPPoE of the NETWORK SETUP MENU, we define :
Diagram 3.14
(1) USER: User name that is provided by ISP for PPPoE connection
(2) PASSWD: Password that is provided by ISP for PPPoE connection
(3) PRIMARYDNS: An IP address of DNS server that is provide by ISP.
(4) SECONDARYDNS: If your ISP provides you an IP address secondary DNS,
please set it in here.
NOTE: 1) Please complete all settings in PPPoE Setup Menu, then return to CONFIG for
changing IP CONFIG to PPPoE. Otherwise, PPPoE settings won’t be valid.
2) If you select first PPPoE in IP CONFIG of CONFIG option, while PPPoE settings haven’t been
done yet, then PPPoE function won’t work.
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Diagram 3.15
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3.7.6 DDNS
In DDNS of the NETWORK SETUP MENU, we define :
Diagram 3.16
For example: A user had applied for a DDNS account from Http://www.dyndns.org.
User name: TEST
Password: TEST
Domain name ethin.dyndns.org.
(1) SERVER: DDNS provider.
(2) USER: User name of the account.
(3) PASSWD: Password of the account.
(4) RECORD ID: Record ID.
(5) FQDN: The domain name of this account.
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Users can connect to DVR that uses dynamic IP address by entering the
domain name “ethne.dyndns.org” in IE browser.
They don’t have to know the IP address.
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Diagram 3.17
Diagram 3.17 is a screen shot of the SCHEDULE SETUP MENU. In this menu you can set a unique
timer any day of the week to start recording from a specified start time to an end time. This menu works
together with the camera menu, you will notice 1~8 TP (time period), which is also seen in the camera
menu. In the SCHEDULE SETUP MENU the following fields are defined as:
¾ DAY: This field represents the day of the week you wish to set the timer record
for. Initially it is set to Sun as default. You may choose from Mon-Sun as well as
DLY. If you wish to create a daily timer for every day of the week you may
choose the DLY option. To change this, simply use the Jog Dial on the DVR to
make your selection.
MON (Monday), TUE (Tuesday), WED (Wednesday), THU (Thurs day), FRI
(Friday), SAT (Saturday), SUN (Sunday).
WDAY: Weekday, from Monday to Friday.
WEND: Weekend, Saturday and Sunday.
DLY: Daily everyday of the week.
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¾ START: This field is used to set the time you wish to start the timer recording. To
change this, simply use the Jog Dial on the DVR to make your selection.
Hour: 0 ~ 23 in 24 hour time format; 1~12 in 12 hour time format.
Minutes: 00 ~ 59
Note: To record All day long: 12:00am~12:00 am for 12-hour-format
00:00~00:00 for 24-hour-format
¾ END: This field is used to set the time you wish to stop the timer recording. To
change this, simply use the Jog Dial on the DVR to make your selection.
Hour: 0 ~ 23 in 24 hour time format; 1~12 in 12 hour time format.
Minutes: 00 ~ 59
¾SET: This field is used to turn the timer recording on or off. To change this, simply
use the Jog Dial on the DVR to make your selection.
ON: Enable a scheduled record time period.
OFF: Disable a scheduled record time period.
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Diagram 3.18
Diagram 3.18 is a screen shot of the DISK SETUP MENU. This menu is for viewing Disk
information and formatting the disks. For every configuration change or initial setup we recommend
formatting the Hard Disk. In the DISK SETUP MENU the following fields are defined as follows:
¾DISK INFORMATIONS: Select disks, there are 4 disks in each table. A
maximum of 40 disks is available for this model.
¾DISK VIDEO DELETE: Press SELECT to start delete.
A delete disk confirmation window will show up
after pressing SELECT button or tilt wheel of the mouse.
Dial the Jog to move highlighter to YES, and then
press SELECT button or tilt wheel of the mouse;
a deleting indicator will show up.
If you do not want to delete the disk after the delete disk
confirmation window shows up, you can move highlighter
to NO, and then press SELECT or tilt wheel of the mouse
to quit.
An indicator of success will show up when delete is completed.
DELETE DISK ?
NO YES
SELECT TO
START
Note: System will ask you to stop recording if you delete
the disk when system is in the recording mode.
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¾ THERMOMETRIC SCALE: Select CELSIUS or FAHRENHEIT for
thermometric scale of the disk.
¾ NO/SIZE/C or F/Start/End Time: Show the number of drives the size of each
drive and the temperature as well as the days and times range stored on the hard
drive.
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Diagram 3.19
Diagram 3.19 is a screen shot of the Control Setting Menu. This menu is for setting up a connection
from the digital recorder to a computer to transfer instructions or information using the HyperTerminal
program in Windows. In the Control Setting Menu the following fields are defined as follows:
RS232:
¾ RS232 Baud Rate: This field is to set the speed at which is used to transmit
instruction or information through the RS232 port on the DVR. There are six
different speeds, 1200 BPS, 2400 BPS, 4800 BPS, 9600 BPS, 19200 BPS, and
3840 BPS. The default setting from the factory is 9600 BPS. To change this,
simply use the Jog Dial on the DVR to make your selection.
¾ RS232 Stop Bit: This field is to set the stop bit for the RS232 connection. There
are two different stop bits, 1 or 2. The default in the DVR is set to 1. To change
this, simply use the Jog Dial on the DVR to make your selection.
¾ RS232 Parity: This field is to select the parity level at which you will be
connected. You can choose between None, Odd, or Even parity levels. Default is
set to none. To change this, simply use the Jog Dial on the DVR to make your
selection.
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¾ RS232 Data Bit: This field is the data bit at which you will be transferring. There
are two settings for this option: 8 or 7. The default is set to 8. To change this,
simply use the Jog Dial on the DVR to make your selection.
RS485:
¾ RS485 Baud Rate: This field is to set the speed at which is
used to transmit instruction or information through the
RS485 port on the DVR. There are six different speeds,
2400, 4800, 9600, 19200, 38400 and 57600BPS. The default
setting from the factory is 9600 BPS. To change this, simply
use the Jog Dial on the DVR to make your selection.
¾ RS485 Stop Bit: This field is to set the stop bit for the RS485 connection. There
are two different stop bits, 1 or 2. The default in the DVR is set to 1. To change
this, simply use the Jog Dial on the DVR to make your selection.
¾ RS485 Parity: This field is to select the parity level at which you will be
connected. You can choose between None, Odd, or Even parity levels. Default is
set to none. To change this, simply use the Jog Dial on the DVR to make your
selection.
¾ RS485 Data Bit: This field is the data bit at which you will be transferring. There
are two settings for this option: 8 or 7. The default is set to 8. To change this,
simply use the Jog Dial on the DVR to make your selection.
¾ RS232/RS485 ID: This entry is used to assign each device its own ID code if
more than one unit is used through the RS232/RS485 connection. There are two
ID codes for the DVR: 001-255. The default is set to 001. To change this, simply
use the Jog Dial on the DVR to make your selection.
¾ PTZ PROTOCOL: Select PTZ protocol from EVERFOCUS, PELCO-D,
PELCO-P and ED2200/2250.
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Diagram 3.20
Diagram 3.20 is a screen shot of the Warning Setup Menu. This menu is to set the warning system
settings. If any critical errors were to arise, this portion of the menu would be for error handling. For
example if you set the fan buzzer on and the fan wasn’t able to turnon then you would here an alarm go
off. In the Warning Setup Menu the following fields are defined as:
3.11.1 FAN FAULT
In FAN FAULT, we define:
¾ BUZZER: Fan buzzer. To change this, simply use the Jog Dial on the DVR to
make your selection.
ENABLE: To enable a buzzer when the fan does not work.
DISABLE: To disable fan buzzer.
¾ ALARM OUTPUT: This will transmit a signal to another device. The setting of
alarms are NONE = not activated, 1 = output signal 1 transmitted, 2 = output
signal 2 transmitted, 3 = output signal 3 transmitted and 4 = output signal 4
transmitted. To change this, simply use the Jog Dial on the DVR to make your
selection.
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¾ ALARM DURATION: Permanent
¾ NETWORK ALARM:
YES: To enable network alarm.
NO: To disable network alarm.
¾ SEND EMAIL:
YES: Send an email when the fan does not work.
NO: Do not send an email when the fan does not work.
The email address can be set in the NETWORK SETUP MENU.
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3.11.2 HDD TEMP
In HDD TEMP, we define:
Diagram 3.21
¾ BUZZER: HDD TEMPERATURE buzzer.
ENABLE: To enable a buzzer when HDD’s temperature is higher than the
temperature set in “SET TEMPERATURE”.
DISABLE: To disable HDD TEMP. Buzzer.
¾ ALARM OUTPUT: This will transmit a signal to another device. The setting of
alarms are NONE = not activated, 1 = output signal 1 transmitted, 2 = output signal 2
transmitted, 3 = output signal 3 transmitted and 4 = output signal 4 transmitted. To
change this, simply use the Jog Dial on the DVR to make your selection.
¾ ALARM DURATION: Permanent
¾ NETWORK ALARM:
YES: To enable network alarm.
NO: To disable network alarm.
¾ SEND EMAIL:
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YES: Send an email when HDD’s temperature is overheated.
NO: Will not send an email when HDD’s temperature is overheated.
The email address can be set in the NETWORK SETUP MENU.
¾ STOP RECORD:
YES: Stop recording when HDD’s temperature is overheated.
NO: Will not stop recording even when HDD’s temperature is overheated.
¾ SET TEMPERATURE:
It is possible to set temperature, when HDD’s temperature is higher than the degree you
set, then all other setting in HDD TEMP. will take effect (BUZZER, ALARM
OUTPUT, ALARM DURATION, NETWORK ALARM, SEND EMAIL, STOP
RECORD).
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3.11.3 NO HDD
In NO HDD, we define:
Diagram 3.22
¾ BUZZER: NO HDD buzzer.
ENABLE: To enable a buzzer when no HDD has been found.
DISABLE: To disable NO HDD buzzer.
¾ ALARM OUTPUT: This will transmit a signal to another device. The setting of
alarms are NONE = not activated, 1 = output signal 1 transmitted, 2 = output
signal 2 transmitted, 3 = output signal 3 transmitted and 4 = output signal 4
transmitted. To change this, simply use the Jog Dial on the DVR to make your
selection.
¾ ALARM DURATION: Buzzer noise and event record duration of an alarm,
from 1 sec to 99 seconds. The default value is 5 seconds.
¾ NETWORK ALARM:
YES: To enable network alarm.
NO: To disable network alarm.
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¾ SEND EMAIL:
YES: Send an email when no HDD has been found.
NO: Will not send an email when no HDD has been found.
The email address can be set in the NETWORK SETUP MENU.
3.11.4 HDD FULL
In HDD FULL, we define:
Diagram 3.23
¾ BUZZER: HDD FULL buzzer.
ENABLE: To enable a buzzer when HDD is full.
DISABLE: To disable HDD Full buzzer.
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¾ ALARM OUTPUT: This will transmit a signal to another device. The setting of
alarms are NONE = not activated, 1 = output signal 1 transmitted, 2 = output
signal 2 transmitted, 3 = output signal 3 transmitted and 4 = output signal 4
transmitted. To change this, simply use the Jog Dial on the DVR to make your
selection.
¾ ALARM DURATION: Buzzer noise and event record duration of an alarm,
from 1 sec to 99 seconds. The default value is 5 seconds.
¾ NETWORK ALARM:
YES: To enable network alarm.
NO: To disable network alarm.
¾ SEND EMAIL:
YES: Send an email when HDD is full.
NO: Will not send an email when HDD is full.
The email address can be set in the NETWORK SETUP MENU.
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Diagram 3.24
Diagram 3.24 is a screen shot of the SYSTEM SETUP MENU. This menu is for setting up any
additional options and restoring defaults to the digital recorder. In the SYSTEM SETUP MENU the
following fields are defined as follows:
¾ SYSTEM VERSION: Current system firmware version.
¾ SYSTEM VIDEO FORMAT: NTSC or PAL. System can detect the input
signal type automatically from camera 1 while system is booting up. Users do not
need to set it up.
Note: The signal type is detected by the camera 1, so camera 1 input has to be
connected.
¾ LOAD/SAVE CONFIGURATION:
YES: Turn the jog to enter the selection window, there are 4 options available:
CANCEL, DEFAULT, LOAD, and SAVE. Select “CANCEL” for leaving the
existing window. Select “DEFAULT” to load factory default values. Select “LOAD”
to upload and save DVR configuration settings from USB. Select “SAVE” to save
existing DVR configuration settings to USB device. Press “SELECT” button from the
front panel to confirm once the selection is made. Note that a USB device has to be
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inserted properly before choosing “LOAD” or “SAVE” options. System will ask you
to stop recording if you confirm to load default setting, to load saved setting or to save
existing setting when the system is recording.
¾ UPDATE SYSTEM SOFTWARE: Turn the jog to enter the selection window.
YES: Select YES to update system software from USB by pressing SELECT or tilt
wheel of the mouse to start.
NO: Select NO for canceling updating by pressing SELECT or tilt wheel of the mouse
to start.
Note: 1. System will ask you to stop recording if you confirm to update when system
is recording.
2. USB device must be inserted properly before updating system software.
3. Do not remove USB device when you are updating system software, it may cause
crash to the machine.
¾ CALL MON QUAD SEQ: The dwell period of the call monitor quad display in
the sequence mode.
Note: Please refer to CALL setting for an advanced call monitor setting.
¾ LANGUAGE: System language can be set in different languages. The available
language depend on the country or area. Subject to change without further notice.
Please consult your sales representative for the most update information.
¾ QUICK PLAY: Allows the user to press the play button and playback video
from the time indicated from this field (0 ~ 59 Min).
ON: Enable quick play. The video played time is the immediate play time from now.
OFF: Disable quick play. Videos will start to be played from the end point of the last
play.
TIME: Quick play time, from 1 ~ 59 min. The default value is 10 minutes.
Note: The recommendatory quick play time is 10 minutes. The video cannot be played due to the
video file is not stored to HDD yet if you set a quick play time too short.
¾ SYSTEM PASSWORD ENABLE:
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YES: Select YES to enable the password function.
NO: Select NO to disable the password function.
¾ PASSWORD and RIGHTS: The login passwords here are used to operate and
set up this machine locally not from the remote tcp/ip connection. The different
login passwords indicate the different level of users, and no login name is
necessary. The digit will appear instead of a “Ϡ” sign when the cursor is moved
on it. Turn the Jog to change the digit on which the cursor is located of the
password, and press ENTER/CALL to go next/last digit. The available digits are
1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8 and 9. There are three system access levels and one none access
level. The below chart on the next page shows the rights of each level.
Note: If the passwords of different levels are set the same, you will enter a higher
level when you login. For example, you will login to the ADMINISTRATOR
level if the password of ADMINISTRATOR and GENERAL levels are the same.
x Note: If you enable the system password levels and are logged in any level higher then Level
1 with no action having taken place after 20 seconds the DVR will automatically log you
back into Level 1.
x Note: After operation by a higher level user, please go back to camera live state and wait for
one minute to activate system password for another user.
¾ Note: After upgrading system software, please do the following actions before
recording:
1. Load System Default in System Setup Menu.
2. Delete disk in Disk Setup Menu.
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Note: The above table will be updated if there is any change.
LEVEL-3 LEVEL-2 LEVEL-1 NONE ACCESS
ADMINISTRATOR OPERATOR GENERAL ---DISPLAYOKOKOKOK
MODE OK OK OK OK
ZOOM OK OK OK OK
SELECT OK OK OK NO
SEQ OK OK OK NO
CALL OK OK NO NO
MENU OK NO NO NO
COPY OK NO NO NO
SEARCH OK NO NO NO
PLAY OK NO NO NO
STOP OK NO NO NO
REC OK NO NO NO
PAUSE
OK NO NO NO
LEVEL
User Level and Right
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Chapter
4
4. RecordingOverview
Before continuing with the Recording Overview please be sure to have reviewed DVR Menu Setup
(Chapter 3) specifically the camera & schedule. You are now ready to begin setting up the machine for
recording. This chapter will show you how to setup the recorder for three basic types of recording:
Instant recording, scheduled recording, and event recording. Instant recording (N) is simple as it
sounds its instantaneous, basically manually pressing the record button for recording, much like
pressing the record button on a VCR. Scheduled recording (1~8) is based upon a set time period of
when to begin & end the recording. Event recording would consist of an alarm, Vloss or motion
having taken place to trigger the DVR to record on that event.
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¾ Press the Record key to start recording immediately.
When REC is pressed, the pictures being monitored will be recorded in the
HDD.
• The recording rate, recording quality and recording speed can be
set in the CAMERA SETUP MENU. To set the target cam era for a
particular recording speed /IPS (when using the instant record
method). Apply the changes to the last Time Period (TP) row
labeled N
•
“
”
Press STOP key to stop instant recording.
• The STOP key can be activated only in instant recording
mode, but not available in the schedule or event recording
mode.
• When the HDD is full, the machine will stop recording
automatically or overwrite from the beginning of the HDD. It
depends on the setting in the RECORD SETUP MENU.
REC
STOP
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Note: 1. If STOP key is pressed while machine is recording or playing video, the playing
function will be disabled first. If STOP key is pressed twice the DVR will come out of
record mode completely.
2. We suggest not to remove the Hot-Swappable Drive while the machine is recording or
in playback. Please stop any type of recording or playback first before removing the
Hot-Swappable Drive.
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¾ Set up the DAY, START time, END time and then enable the SET in the
SCHEDULE SETUP MENU.
Diagram 4.1
¾ Please refer to SCHEDULE SETUP MENU, to see setting procedure and more
details (Chapter 3.8).
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¾ We will define two event recording types ALARM and MOTION. After the
event recording is enabled, the DVR will start an event recording when an event
occurs. For instance when motion activity is detected by the DVR it will begin
recording at the specific IPS set under event column. Or when an alarm is detected
by the DVR it will begin recording at the specific IPS set under event column.
¾ In order to start an event recording, you will NEED to perform the following:
1. Enable the event in each event (alarm or motion menu) setting first. For example
(motion), enable Camera 2 in the MOTION SETUP MENU (shown as below). Y ou
can enable multiple alarm or motion triggers.
Diagram 4.2
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2. After enabling an event, you need to set a time period (TP) in the SCHEDULE
SETUP MENU. An event recording must be set in a scheduled time period (TP). You
can refer to the SCHEDULE SETUP MENU for time period configurations
(Chapter 3.8).
Diagram 4.3
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3. When the event and schedule are set, enter the CAMERA SETUP MENU to set the
event recording speed (IPS) of the camera in the time period (TP) section.
Diagram 4.4
Note
: Set the time period (TP) from 00:00 to 00:00 daily in the SCHEDULE SETUP
MENU, and set the normal record speed as 0 IPS in the CAMERA SETUP MENU if
you only want to record only on an events activity recording (motion or alarm).
¾ The DVR provides a record function which is triggered by external signal via the
19th pin of the ALARM INPUT / OUTPUT port. When the record input signal
is pulled low constantly, DVR will start to record. The system will sto p recording
when the record input signal is not pulled low.
Note: Please check APPENDIX C to see other available alarm input/output functions.
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Chapter
5
5. PlaybackOverview
Before continuing please be sure to have reviewed DVR Menu Setup (Chapter 3). You are now ready
to begin setting up the DVR for playback. This chapter will show you how to setup the recorder for
basic playback.
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Press the PLAY key to start playing back the store
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image/audio. The video start time depends on the
quick play setting in the SYSTEM SETU
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MENU. The DVR is duplex, which means you can
record and playback the same time.
(1)
Playbac
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Press the REV. PLAY key and the DVR will
rewind while displaying video in reverse.
Press the STOP key to stop playing back.
REV.PLAY
PLAY
STOP
(2)
STOP
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(3)
Fast Forward/Reverse Playbac
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Press the PLAY key to begin playing back process.
Turn the Shuttle dial clockwise, to begin fast forwar
d
p
layback.
The speed will be shown on the status bar of the
bottom screen.
>> 2, 4, 6, 8, 16, 32, 600X, and press ENTER at the
same time to hold the play speed. The enter button will
lock the X speed that is desired or you can manually
hold the shuttle dial in the position.
Press PLAY again to return normal play speed.
Turn the Shuttle dial counterclockwise, to start fas
t
reverse playback.
The speed will be shown on the status bar of the
bottom screen.
<< 2, 4, 6, 8, 16, 32, 600X, and press ENTER at the
same time to hold the play speed. The enter button will
lock the X speed that is desired or you can manually
hold the shuttle dial in the position.
Press PLAY again to return normal play speed.
PLAY
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laying back picture.
Turn the Shuttle dial clockwise, to start slow forwar
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p
layback.
The speed will show on the status bar of the botto
m
screen.
>> 1/2, 1/4, 1/8, 1/16, 1/32, 1/600 and press ENTER at
the same time to hold the play speed. The enter button
will lock the X speed that is desired or you can manually
hold the shuttle dial in the position.
PAUSE
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(5) Image advance Forward/Reverse
PAUSE
Press PAUSE key to freeze the picture.
Turn the Jog dial clockwise to advance the still video image
by image.
Turn the Jog dial counterclockwise to rewind the still video
image by image.
The field feed speed will increase if the Jog dial is turne
d
quickly.
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Press the SEARCH key to enter the SEARCH MENU.
SEARCH
In the SEARCH MENU,
Dial the Jog clockwise or counterclockwise to change subentry
values.
Press the ENTER key to go next subentry in search menu setting,
and press the CALL key to go last subentry in search menu
setting.
Press MENU to exit.
Press SELECT or tilt wheel of the mouse to start search.
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The following window will show up after pressing SEARCH key. Selec
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“BY TIME / DATE”, and then select the time you want to search. Press
SELECT, the system will start to search.
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Note: If there is no video stored in the date/time specified, then the image will
keep at the end of the last play, and the display time on the status bar shows
“??:??”.
An EVENT search does not give you the option to change the “BY TIME
/
DATE” search method. Size of total data file, HDD temperature, star
t
recording time and end recording time of the disk show in the search screen.
(2) EVENT Search Playback
You can change different event search methods if you select “B
Y
EVENT” instead of “BY TIME / DATE”. 7 events which are ALARM,
MOTION, VLOSS, A/M, A/V, M/V and A/M/V can be selected.
The indications of events show as below.
Search all events (ALARM, MOTION and video loss
)
A / M / V
Search MOTION and video loss events
M / V
Search ALARM and video loss events
A / V
Search ALARM and MOTION events
A / M
Search video loss events
VLOSS
Search MOTION events
MOTION
Search ALARM events
ALARM
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(3) DATE and TIME are not able to be changed in the EVENT search method. The
search list shows up when SELECT key is pressed. There are 16 events in one page,
and current page / total pages shows on the top. Dial Shuttle clockwise or press
COPY for moving to next page; dial Shuttle counterclockwise or press CALL fo
r
oving to previous page. If you would like to jump to a specific page directly,
you can press Search, then dial Jog to the page, and press Enter. Dial the Jog to
change events on the event list; the selected item will be highlighted. Press ENTER
to play the selected event.
The event types and number show on the secon
d
column of the search list. Where
An: an Alarm event. the "n"th Alarm input.
Dn: HDD overheated, overheat temperature is
based on HDD temperature set in Warning Setup
Menu.
Fn: Fan fail, n = 1~3 fan number.
LH: (Logical Head): Beginning of recording date
& time right after HDD has been overwritten.
LUn: Local User login record, n = 1~3, access
level; where 1 is Administrator, 2 is Operator and
3 is General.
Mn: a Motion event. n: the channel Number.
PH: (Physical Head): which is the beginning poin
t
of HDD’s space.
PL: a Power Loss event.
RTn: a power ReTurn event in a schedule
recording mode, "REC TP= n =1~8.
RTN: a power ReTurn event in a Normal/instant
recording mode.
RUn: record of Remote User login through IE, n =
1~6, access level of users.
Tn: a schedule Time period recording event,
"REC TP"=1~8; Time Period 1~8.
TN: a Normal/instant Time recording event. "REC
TP=N" ; Normal Recording.
Vn: a Video loss event. the "n"th Alarm input.
The num
b
er after letter indicates the number of even type. The last two columns are the date
and time of event.
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Chapter
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6. CopyingVideo
Before continuing please be sure to have reviewed the preceding chapters. You are now ready to copy
an image or video from the DVR. This chapter will show you how to copy a still image or movie from
the recorder.
¾ Insert the USB pocket driver into the USB slot on the front panel of the DVR to
copy.
USB slot:
¾ Digital Video Recorder allows users to select the camera for copying image (video)
to movie file or copying EDR Viewer, which is the image (video) player. The
camera title will be displaying at the top of the screen.
COPY
Press COPY key and then the copy menu appears.
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Diagram 6.1
In the COPY MENU, we define:
COPY: Select Image (video) for copying images to movie file.
Select Viewer for copying EDR viewer player.
DISK NO: Disk number. It is fixed as “01” in this series.
CAMERA NO: Camera channel number. You can select the video of camera you would like to
copy.
START DATE & TIME: The start time of video you want to copy.
END DATE & TIME: The end time of video you want to copy.
DEVICE: The media you want to store the file. The available device for this model is USB.
Press SELECT or tilt wheel of the mouse to copy after setting up everything.
1. During playing back, press COPY button. (You will have a default bookmark spanning 5
minutes)
2. Now Stop playback by pressing the STOP button and it will bookmark the starting copy
point and end copy point. For example, Start copy point will be 10-10-2005 10:00:00 and
end copy point will be 10-10-2005 10:05:00. Press COPY button to enter the copy menu.
In the Copy menu choose image under the copy option. Then, press SELECT button to
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copy, you will see the START TIME has been changed to the “Bookmark time”. The
end time is preset to 5 minutes later. You can change it to another value if desired.
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¾ First Step is to download the viewer from your DVR. Insert a USB memory card
into the DVR’s appropriate slot. Press COPY button to enter the copy menu. In
the Copy menu chose viewer under the copy option. Then, press SELECT button
to copy the viewer to the USB.
¾ To play the video or image you have stored on the USB memory card is to take the
USB memory card and into the USB port of your computer.
¾ Open up My computer in windows and you will notice a new drive has been
added to the computer. This is the USB memory card. To view the files simply
click on the drive to open it and you will see the files you archived as well as the
viewer you just downloaded.
¾ Open the DVRViewer.exe for loading the archived EDR MPEG Files (.arv)
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Note: If you are unable to play “AVI” file downloaded from “DVRViewer”, your PC is
required to install “CODEC”, please go to the following U RL:
http://www.divx.com/divx/play/download/index.php for downloading DivXPlay .exe. This will
enable you to play “AVI” file successfully.
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7. Call Overview
This chapter will try to give you details on how to setup the CALL MENU on the DVR.
Press the CALL key and the CALL MENU will pop up as below.
Chapter
7
Diagram 7.1
In CALL MENU, we define:
(1) SEQ: Sequence display on the call/Matrix monitor. Press SEQ to switch “ON” or “OFF”
of the sequence status.
(2) OSD: Channel name display on the call/Matrix monitor. Press DISPLAY to switch “ON”
or “OFF” of the OSD status.
(3) CAMERA: The display camera in the call/Matrix monitor. Press Channel NO to set
display camera.
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(4) CALL MON/MATRIX 1~4: Display the call monitor and Matrix 1~4 monitors. Press
ENTER button to move between monitors which will enable you to make selection of SEQ, OSD
and CAMERA.
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Chapter
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8. Screen Display Setting & Mode
In a full screen display, press SELECT key to pop up the display adjustment window as
below:
Diagram 8.1
In the screen display setting menu, we define:
(1) CAMERA: The display setting of the current camera.
(2) BRIGHTNESS: The bright percentage of the current camera; from 0% to 100%.
(3) CONTRAST: The contrast percentage of the current camera; from 0% to 100%.
(4) COLOR: The color percentage of the current camera; from 0% to 100%.
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(5) SHARPNESS:
By turning SHARPNESS ON, the image will become sharper and clearer in live mode. This
option is suitable for indoor use.
When turning SHARPNESS OFF, the image becomes blurred in an indoor environment.
However, this option is suitable for outdoor use. If image flickers under a bright, outdoor
environment, then the image can become mild by turning SHA RPNESS OFF.
The selected item will show in red color bar. UseJog to increase or decrease the value. Press ENTER
to confirm the setting value and move to next item. After finished setting, press SELECT or MENU
key to save and exit the dialog. Total of 16 channels are adjustable.
Pressing ZOOM button from front panel will enable you to do screen adjustment. Dial the Jog to move
leftward and rightward.
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Press MODE to switch 4, 7, 9, 10, 13, 16 and PIP (picture in picture) displays for Live and Playback
mode.
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Chapter
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9. Upgrade Firmware
This chapter will try to give you a detailed instruction on how to upgrade the DVR. This
will be helpful in completing the upgrading process.
¾ Please go to ftp://208.50.31.200
and go to DVR Firmware upgrade folder
“Product Firmware Upgrades”. Then click on the folder that represents you’re the
model number of your DVR.
¾ Copy the .ETW to your USB memory from your computer
¾ Insert the USB in to the USB slot on the front panel of the DVR. When inserting the
USB, make sure the direction of insertion is correct.
¾ If you are in Record mode hit the stop button to stop recording.
¾ If the menu pops up when you press the stop button. This usually means you have
either the DVR is in Timer record or Motion record. Log into the DVR menu by pressing the
Menu button. Go to Either Timer Setting Menu or Motion Record Setting menu and turn
them off.
¾ Once you have stopped any type of recording on the DVR you are ready to upgrade.
¾ Press the menu button and use the Jog Dial to go to “System” menu.
¾ Using the enter button to navigate in the menu. Highlight “System Upgrade” turn
NO to YES (use jog wheel to select).
¾ Highlight “YES” again and press “Select” (use jog wheel to select).
¾ Next to System Upgrade you will notice it say "1/3"
¾ Once you have read “success” log out of the menu by pressing the menu button
twice. Then turn the DVR power off and turn it back on.
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Chapter
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10. NetworkingOverview
This chapter will try to give you a detailed instruction on how to network the DVR. Before
we begin the process of networking your digital recorder we should have a working knowledge of
what a network is and how it works. This will be a helpful in completing the networking process.
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TCP/IP is the suite of protocols used by the Internet and m ost LANs (Local Area Networks)
throughout the world. In TCP/IP, every host (computer or other communications device) that is
connected to the network has a unique IP address. By doing this you are giving your device a
unique address similar to the address of your house. An IP address is composed of four octets
(numbers in the range of 0 to 255) separated by decimal points. The IP address is used to uniquely
identify a host or computer on the LAN. For example, a computer with the hostname Workstation
could have an IP address of 192.168.1.127.
You should avoid giving two or more computers the same IP address by using the range of
IP addresses that are reserved for private, local area networks; this range of IP addresses usually
begins with the octets 192.168. The first three octets of an IP address should be the same for all
computers in the local area network. For example, if a total of 253 computers exist in a single LAN,
the IP addresses could be assigned starting with 192.168.1.x, where x represents a number in the
range of 2 to 254.
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Each host in a LAN has a subnet mask. The subnet mask is an octet that uses the number 255 to
represent the network address portion of the IP address and a zero to identify the host portion of the
address. For example, the subnet mask 255.255.255.0 is used by each host to determine w hich LAN or
class it belongs to. The zero at the end of the subnet mask represents a unique host within that network.
Basically the subnet mask represents the city you live in for your home address, but in this case you are
stating the network you belong too.
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Each host in a LAN has a gateway. A gateway address is composed of four octets (numbers
in the range of 0 to 255) separated by decimal points. The gateway address is used to uniquely
identify a host or computer on the LAN which assigns the IP addresses to your network. For
example, a Linksys router has an IP address of 192.168.1.1. If you were using this type of router
within your LAN, then your gateway would be the IP address of the Linksys router. The reason
this would be your gateway is because the Linksys is assigning the IP addresses for your network
therefore the Linksys would be the gateway to your network. This is similar to the zip code of your
address.
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A port number represents an endpoint or "channel" for network communications. Port
numbers allow different applications on the same computer to utilize network resources without
interfering with each other. Port numbers most commonly appear in network programming,
particularly socket programming. Sometimes, though, port numbers are made visible to the casual
user. For example, some Web sites a person visits on the Internet use a URL like the following:
In this example, the number 8100 refers to the port number used by the Web browser to
connect to the Web server . Norm ally, a Web site uses port number 80 and this number need not be
included with the URL (although it can be). In IPnetworking, port numbers can theoretically range
from 0 to 65535. Most popular network applications, though, use port numbers at the low end of
the range (such as 80 for HTTP). This could be similar to the front door of your house. W ithout the
door to the house being open you could not enter it. This is the same case with ports on a network.
If the ports for a specific IP address are not open then you could not gain access to that IP address
or what it is addressing.
Note: The term port also refers to several other aspects of network technology. A port
can refer to a physical connection point for peripheral devices such as serial, parallel,
and USB ports. The term port also refers to certain Ethernet connection points, such as
those on a hub, switch, or router.
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Before we begin with the installation we must ask ourselves a few questions in order to
figure out where to begin with networking our DVR’s.
Do you have Hi-speed Internet? ______________
There are many types of high speed Internet available. Three commonly used ones are T1,
Cable, and DSL (in order of speed).
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Note: It is suggests having a minimum upload speed of 256KBps. This can be
addressed by the Internet Service Provider.
Who is your Internet provider? ______________
Please confirm that your internet service provider that our upload speed is at
least 256KBps.
What type of modem/router do you have? ______________
Modem/router model name/ #
The modem/router was either installed by your Internet service provider or purchased by
you to establish a connection to the Internet. A router is installed to allow multiple
computers to access the Internet through the same external IP address. It in turn assigns
different internal IP addresses to local computers for this specific purpose.
Do you have a static IP address? ______________
A S tatic IP address means you use the same IPaddress every time you log on to the Internet.
With a static IP address, other Internet users always know the identity of your computer
and can easily connect with it. That way , you can host a website, email server , or other type
of server connection. It is suggested to use a static IP address. If your Internet provider
does not offer a static IP address you have the option to use a dynamic IP address. This will
be explained in more detail later on in the chapter.
Do you have a dynamic IP address? ______________
A Dynam ic IP address means your IP address changes each time you make a connection to
the Internet. W e recommend asking your Internet service provider for a S tatic IP address. If
this is not a possibility , y ou m ay purchase a router (we suggest a Linksys or D-link router)
which supports DDNS. DDNS is a Dynamic Domain Name Server, a service that provides
a central (public) database where DNS information can be stored and retrieved. It allows
those using a dynamic IP address to be registered centrally so users can connect to it by
name.
What type of DVR are you installing? ______________
EDR series: EDR 410, 810, 920, 1620, 1640, or 1680
EDSR series: EDSR 110, 400H, 400M, 400, 900, or 1600
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DVR can operate using three distinct types of networking connections.
1. Simple One to One Connection: A simple one to one connection is the most simple
network connection. Basically it is a connection between a Computer and Another
Computer or in this case a DVR using a cross-over cable.
2. Direct High Speed Modem Connection: A direct high speed modem connection is a
network connection from the modem directly to a computer or in this case the DVR.
3. Router or LAN Connection – A local area network connection either requires a router
or a pre-existing LAN connection. Typically this type of connection is the most
commonly used application. A router allows multiple computers and DVR’s to access
each other as well as the Internet. It assigns different internal IP addresses to the
computers.
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Cat 5
Cross-over-cable
Crossover Ethernet Cable Pin outs:
The Diagram below shows the pin configurations for a cross over cable.
Diagram 10.1
Connection Procedure:
¾The First step is to purchase or make a cross over cable. We recommend purchasing
one if you have never made a cross over cable. Please remember you can not use a
straight through network cable for this application
¾Once you have a cross over cable plug one end into the LAN port on the back of the
recorder and the other into the network card on the back of the computer.
¾Now Log into the DVR menu and using the jog dial from the previous chapter go to the
Network Setting Menu. (Please see Network Setting Menu for more instructions)
¾Assign an IP address of 192.168.001.003 to the DVR, a Subnet mask of
255.255.255.000, and a default gateway of 192.168.001.001.
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