Optiview VR LT, VR EM, VR PRO Quick Start Up Manual
QUICK STARTUP GUIDE
VR Series Embedded DVR Systems
VR LT
VR EM
VR PRO
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Table of Contents
1 Hardware Installation and Connection .......................................................................... 5
1.1 Unpacked and Check the DVR ........................................................................... 5
1.2 About Front Panel and Real Panel .................................................................... 5
1.3 Cables and Settings ............................................................................................. 5
1.4 HDD Installation .................................................................................................... 5
1.4.1 2 or 4 HDD Series ...................................................................................... 5
1.4.2 2 HDD Series .............................................................................................. 6
1.5 Rack Installation .................................................................................................... 6
1.6 Front Panel............................................................................................................. 6
1.7 Rear Panel ............................................................................................................. 8
1.7.1 DVR Rear Panel ......................................................................................... 8
1.8 Connection Sample: ........................................................................................... 10
Refer to the following figure for sample connection ................................................. 10
1.8.1 LT Series ................................................................................................... 10
1.8.2 EM Series .................................................................................................. 10
1.8.3 PRO Series ............................................................................................... 11
1.9 Alarm Input and Output Connections .............................................................. 11
1.9.1 Alarm Input Port ....................................................................................... 11
1.9.2 Alarm Output Port .................................................................................... 13
2 Overview of Navigation and Controls .......................................................................... 14
2.1 Login, Logout & Main Menu .............................................................................. 14
2.1.1 Login .......................................................................................................... 14
2.1.2 Main Menu ................................................................................................ 14
2.1.3 Logout ........................................................................................................ 15
2.1.4 Auto Resume after Power Fail ur e ......................................................... 15
2.2 Live Viewing ......................................................................................................... 15
2.3 Schedule............................................................................................................... 15
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2.3.1 Manual Record ......................................................................................... 16
2.3.2 Encode ....................................................................................................... 17
2.3.3 Snapshot ................................................................................................... 17
2.3.4 Image FTP ................................................................................................ 19
2.3.5 Snapshot Disk (For selected series only) ............................................ 19
2.3.6 Search and Playback .............................................................................. 20
2.3.7 Basic Operation ........................................................................................ 21
2.4 Network Setup ..................................................................................................... 22
2.5 Pan/Tilt/Zoom ...................................................................................................... 23
2.5.1 PTZ Setup ................................................................................................. 24
2.5.2 PTZ Operation .......................................................................................... 24
2.5.3 3D Intelligent Positioning Key ................................................................ 25
3 Web Operation ................................................................................................................ 26
3.1 Network Connection ........................................................................................... 26
3.2 Login ..................................................................................................................... 26
3.3 Main Window ....................................................................................................... 27
Check your Documentation and Application Disc that came in with your CCTV equipment for other
manuals, software and training video for your DVR system.
Contact your original DVR dealer, seller or installer if you have any questions for software updates
or technical support issues.
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Welcome!!!
Thank you for purchasing Optiview VR Embedded DVR Series.
This quick startup guide will help you become familiar with DVR basic functionalities. Some of the topic includes
hard drive installation, cable connection and general operations such as system setup, record, search, backup,
alarm setup, PTZ operation, and remote access through the network. Please note that your DVR already have a
hard drive pre-installed. You are advised to read carefully the following safeguard and warning information!
Important Safeguard and Warning
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．Electrical safety
All installation and cabling should conform to your local electrical safety codes.
We assume no liability or responsibility for all the fires or electrical shock caused by improper handling and/or
installation.
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．Transportation and Storage Security
There must be no excessive stress, severe vibration, high humidity or moisture during transportation, storage and
installation of this product.
3．Installation
Keep it installed in an upward position on top of a sturdy desktop or shelves. Handle with care.
Do not apply power to the DVR until all the wiring and cable installation is done.
Do not place objects on top of the DVR to avoid dam age. Warranty is voided if damaged on the DVR is caused
by improper storage.
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．Qualified engineers needed
All the troubleshooting and repair work should be done by the qualified service engineers only.
We are not liable for any problems caused by unauthorized modifications or repair of the DVR. Contact only the
original seller of your DVR system for technical support.
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．Environment
The DVR should be installed in a cool and dry place away from direct sunlight, high humidity or moisture,
flammable and explosive substances or any other unnecessary items that could possibly cause damage to your
DVR system.
6. Accessories
Be sure to use all the accessories recommended by manufacturer.
Please open the package and check all the components before installation.
Contact your local seller/installer ASAP if something is missing in your package.
7. Lithium battery
Improper battery use may result in fire, explosion, or personal injury!
When replacing the battery, please make sure you are using the same model and specifications to avoid damage
to your DVR system.
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Note: All the installation and operations should conform to your local electric safety rules.
Hardware Installation and Connection
1.1 Unpacked and Check the DVR
When you receive the DVR from the forwarding agent, please check whether there is any visible damage. The
protective materials used for the package of the DVR can protect most accidental clashes during transportation.
Then you can open the box to check the accessories.
Please check the items in accordance with the list on the warranty card (Remote control is optional) . Finally you
can remove the protective film of the DVR.
Note
Remote control is not a standard accessory and it is not included in the accessory bag.
1.2 About Front Panel and Real Panel
For detail information of the function keys at the front and rear panels, please refer to the User’s Manual included
in the resource CD.
1.3 Cables and Settings
Your DVR system was already pre-inspected at the Optiview OEM facilities where all the settings and cables
were already checked and verified by a service technician.
1.4 HDD Installation
Hard drive is already pre-installed on your DVR system. This s ec tion is only a reference in case you are adding
more hard drive.
1.4.1 2 or 4 HDD Series
There are three model series for the VR Embedded DVR systems. Please refer to you DVR specification sheet at
the DVR User’s Manual for the total physical hard drive capacity on your system. Use HDD with 7200rpm or
higher. It has no requirement for HDD capacity.
You can refer to the user’s manual for recommended HDD brand.
VRLT – 1 hard drive, max. 2TB
VREM – 1 hard drive or 2 hard drives if there is no DVD drive installed, max. 2TB/HDD
VRPRO – 6 hard drive or 8 hard drives if there is no DVD drive installed, max. 2TB/HDD
Please follow the instructions below to install hard disk.
1. Loosen the screws of the
upper cover.
2. Line up the HDD to the four
holes of the HDD bracket.
3. Use four screws to fix HDD.
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After completing HDD installation, please check connection of data ribbon and power cord.
1.4.2 2 HDD Series
This series DVR supports 2 HDDs. Please use HDD of 7200rpm or higher. It has no requirement for HDD
capacity.
You can refer to the appendix for recommended HDD brand.
Please follow the above steps (chapter 1.4.1) to install the HDD.
Note
If your HDD is less than (or equal to) 4 HDD, you do not need to remove the HDD bracket, you can install
HDD in the bracket directly.
When you secure the HDD, please make sure the HDD installation direction in the up/down bracket are the
same.
1.5 Rack Installation
Use proper rack screws to fix the unit
Please make sure the indoor temperature is
below
Please make sure there is 15cm (6 inches) space around the device to guarantee sound and air ventilation.
35℃ (95°f).
Please install from the bottom to the top.
If there are other servers conn ecte d in the server rack, please take precautionary measures to make sure
server rack power is not overloaded.
After completing HDD installation, please check connection of data ribbon and power cord.
1.6 Front Panel
VR Embedded DVR LT series front panel:
VR Embedded DVR EM series front panel:
Figure 1-1
4. Unfasten the HDD power
cable.
5. Use the special data cable to
connect the HDD and the SATA port
6. Insert the HDD power cable. Close the
chassis and fix the screws to secure firmly.
VR Embedded DVR PRO series front panel:
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Please refer to the following sheet for front panel button information.
Name Icon Function
Power button
Power button, press this button for three seconds to boot up or shut
down DVR.
USB port
To connect USB storage device, USB mouse.
Up/
Down
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Activate current control, modify setup, and then move up and down.
Increase/decrease numeral.
Assistant function such as PTZ menu.
Input number 1/4.
Left/
Right
Shift current activated control, and then move left and right.
When playback, click these buttons to control playback bar.
Input number 2/3.
Enter ENTER
Confirm current operation
Go to default button
Go to menu
Reverse/Pause
In normal playback or pause mode, click this button to reverse
Playback
Input number 5.
Play/Pause
In normal playback click this button to pause playback
In pause mode, click this button to resume playback.
Input number 6.
Slow play
Multiple slow play speeds or normal playback.
Input number 8.
Fast play
Various fast speeds and normal playback.
Input number 7.
Play previous
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In playback mode, playback the previous video.
Input number 9.
Play Next
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In playback mode, playback the next video
Input number 0.
ESC ESC
Go to previous menu, or cancel current operation.
When playback, click it to restore real-time monitor mode.
Assistant Fn
One-window monitor mode, click this button to display assistant
function: PTZ control and image color.
Backspace function: in numeral control or text control, p ress it for 1.5
seconds to delete the previous character before the cursor.
In motion detection setup, working with Fn and direction keys to realize
setup.
In text mode, click it to switch between numeral, English
character(small/capitaliz ed) an d etc.
In HDD management interface, you can click it to switch HDD record
information and other information (Menu prompt)
Realize other special functions.
Shift
In textbox, click this button to switch between numeral,
English(Small/Capitalized),donation and etc.
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Record REC
Manually stop/start recording, working with direction keys
Or numeral keys to select the recording channel.
Remote control
indication light
ACT Remote control indication light
Status
indication light
Status If there is Fn indication light, current status indication light is null.
Power
indication light
Power Power indication light
Record light 1-16 System is recording or not. It becomes on when system is recording.
IR Receiver IR
It is to receive the signal from the remote control.
CD-ROM button
Pop-up or insert the CD.
1.7 Rear Panel
1.7.1 DVR Rear Panel
4/8CH LT series rear panel
4-8CH VR LT Series
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Video input
2
Audio input
3
Video CVBS output
4
Audio output
5
Network port
6 USB port
7
Video VGA output
8
Power input port
9
Alarm input/alarm output/RS485 port
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Power button
16CH LT series rear panel
VR16LT Rear Panel
1 Video input
2
Audio input
3
Video CVBS output
4
Audio output
5
Network port
6
USB port
7
HDMI port
8 RS232 port
9
Video VGA output
10
Alarm input/alarm output/RS485 port
11 Power input port
12
Power button
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EM series DVR rear panel is shown as below. See Figure 1-4.
Figure 1-4
VR EM Series Rear Panel
1
Video input
2
Audio input
3
Audio output
4
Video CVBS output
5
USB port
6
Network port
7
HDMI port
8
RS232 port
9
Video VGA output
10
Alarm input/alarm output/RS485 port
11
Power button
12 Power socket
PRO Series DVR rear panel is shown as below. See Figure 1-5
VRPRO Series Rear Panel
1 Power button
2
Power input port
3
Fan 4 Loop video output
5
1st to 4th-channel audio input
6
Video input
7
DB25 port (5th to 16th-channel audio input port)
8
Audio output
9
Bidirectional talk input port
10
Bidirectional talk output port
11 Network port
12
eSATA port
13
RS232 port
14 USB port
15
HDMI port
16
Video VGA output
17 Alarm input/alarm output/RS485 port
18
Video CVBS output
19
Video matrix output
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