Planet Technology DVR-860 User Manual

4 / 8-Channel

MPEG-4 Digital Video Recorder

DVR-460 / DVR-860

USER’S MANUAL

Version 1.0

2007/7/31

transmitted, transcribed, stored in a retrieval system, or translated into any language or computer language, in any form

or by any means, electronic, mechanical, magnetic, optical, chemical, manual or otherwise, without the prior written

permission of PLANET.

PLANET makes no representations or warranties, either expressed or implied, with respect to the contents hereof and

specifically disclaims any warranties, merchantability or fitness for any particular purpose. Any software described in this

manual is sold or licensed "as is". Should the programs prove defective following their purchase, the buyer (and not

PLANET, its distributor, or its dealer) assumes the entire cost of all necessary servicing, repair, and any incidental or

consequential damages resulting from any defect in the software. Further, PLANET reserves the right to revise this

publication and to make changes from time to time in the contents hereof without obligation to notify any person of such

revision or changes.

All brand and product names mentioned in this manual are trademarks and/or registered trademarks of their respective

holders.

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

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 or more of the following measures:

1. Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

2. Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.

3. Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.

4. Consult the dealer or an experienced radio technician for help.

FCC Caution

To assure continued compliance. (example-use only shielded interface cables when connecting to computer or

peripheral devices). Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could

void the user’s authority to operate the 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.

Federal Communication Commission (FCC) Radiation Exposure Statement

This equipment complies with FCC radiation exposure set forth for an uncontrolled environment. In order to avoid the

possibility of exceeding the FCC radio frequency exposure limits, human proximity to the antenna shall not be less than

20 cm (8 inches) during normal operation.

Safety

This equipment is designed with the utmost care for the safety of those who install and use it. However, special attention

must be paid to the dangers of electric shock and static electricity when working with electrical equipment. All guidelines

of this and of the computer manufacture must therefore be allowed at all times to ensure the safe use of the equipment.

WEEE regulation

To avoid the potential effects on the environment and human health as a result of the presence of hazardous

substances in electrical and electronic equipment, end users of electrical and electronic equipment should

understand the meaning of the crossed-out wheeled bin symbol. Do not dispose of WEEE as unsorted municipal

waste and have to collect such WEEE separately.

Revision

User’s Manual for PLANET 4/8-channel MPEG-4 Digital Video Recorder

Model: DVR-460 / DVR-860

Rev: 1.0 (July, 2007)

Part No. EM-DVR460_860

TABLE OF CONTENTS

1. OVERVIEW ..........................................................................................................................................1

1.1 Features..................................................................................................................................................................1

1.2 Specification............................................................................................................................................................2

1.3 Package Contents...................................................................................................................................................3

2. FRONT AND REAR PANELS.............................................................................................................. 4

2.1 Front Panels............................................................................................................................................................4

2.1.1 DVR-460 .......................................................................................................................................................4

2.1.2 DVR-860 .......................................................................................................................................................6

2.2 Rear Panel

2.2.1. DVR-460 ......................................................................................................................................................9

2.2.2. DVR-860 ....................................................................................................................................................10

s ............................................................................................................................................................9

3. CONNECTIONS AND SETUP............................................................................................................ 12

3.1 Install HDD............................................................................................................................................................12

3.2 Install DVD-RW / CD-RW (For DVR-860 only)......................................................................................................12

3.3 Camera Connection ..............................................................................................................................................12

3.3.1 Normal Camera Connection .......................................................................................................................12

3.3.2 PTZ Camera Connection ............................................................................................................................12

3.4 External Device Connections................................................................................................................................12

3.4.1 IR Transmitter .............................................................................................................................................12

3.4.2 Disk Array (DVR-860 Only).........................................................................................................................13

3.4.3 RS-485 (DVR-860 Only) .............................................................................................................................13

3.5 DVR Power Setup.................................................................................................................................................13

3.6 Date and Time Setting ..........................................................................................................................................13

3.7 LAN or Internet Setup ...........................................................................................................................................13

3.7.1 STATIC IP ...................................................................................................................................................13

3.7.2 DDNS Apply................................................................................................................................................14

3.7.3 Dynamic IP － PPPOE ..............................................................................................................................14

3.7.4 Dynamic IP － DHCP ................................................................................................................................15

3.8 Password and User Name Setting ........................................................................................................................16

3.8.1 DVR Password Setting ...............................................................................................................................16

3.8.2 Remote Login Password and User Name Setting.......................................................................................16

3.9 System Diagram ...................................................................................................................................................16

4. BASIC OPERATION .......................................................................................................................... 18

4.1 Recording .............................................................................................................................................................18

4.2 Playback ...............................................................................................................................................................19

4.2.1 DVR-460 .....................................................................................................................................................19

4.2.2 DVR-860 .....................................................................................................................................................20

5. MAIN MENU....................................................................................................................................... 22

5.1 Menu Tree.............................................................................................................................................................22

6. MENU FUNCTION.............................................................................................................................. 24

6.1 Record ..................................................................................................................................................................24

6.2 Timer.....................................................................................................................................................................25

6.3 Date ......................................................................................................................................................................25

6.4 Advance ................................................................................................................................................................26

6.4.1 Camera .......................................................................................................................................................26

6.4.2 Detection.....................................................................................................................................................26

(1) Detection Setup.......................................................................................................................................27

(2) Detection Timer.......................................................................................................................................28

6.4.3 Display ........................................................................................................................................................28

6.4.4 Alert ............................................................................................................................................................29

6.4.5 Remote .......................................................................................................................................................30

6.4.6 System........................................................................................................................................................30

6.4.7 Network.......................................................................................................................................................32

6.4.8 Backup........................................................................................................................................................33

6.4.9 Disk Backup (DVR-860 only) ......................................................................................................................34

6.4.10 HDD Info ...................................................................................................................................................34

6.4.11 Event Log..................................................................................................................................................35

6.5 Search ..................................................................................................................................................................36

6.6 Additional Operation..............................................................................................................................................37

6.6.1 Key Lock and Unlock ..................................................................................................................................37

6.6.2 Switch NTSC / PAL System ........................................................................................................................37

6.6.2.1 DVR-460...........................................................................................................................................37

6.6.2.2 DVR-860...........................................................................................................................................37

6.6.3 Upgrade ......................................................................................................................................................37

6.6.3.1 Firmware / Multilanguage OSD Upgrade ..........................................................................................37

6.6.3.2 AP and JAVA Software Upgrade .......................................................................................................37

6.6.4 Audio Backup and Playback .......................................................................................................................38

6.6.5 PTZ Camera Setup and Control .................................................................................................................38

7. LICENSED SOFTWARE AP.............................................................................................................. 39

7.1 Installation.............................................................................................................................................................39

7.2 Login Panel...........................................................................................................................................................42

7.3 Control Panel ........................................................................................................................................................44

7.3.1 DVR Control Panel .....................................................................................................................................44

7.3.2 PTZ Camera Control Panel.........................................................................................................................46

7.4 Playback Operation...............................................................................................................................................47

7.4.1 AP Playback Functions: ..............................................................................................................................47

7.4.2 Convert the recorded file to AVI format .......................................................................................................48

7.5 System Configuration............................................................................................................................................48

7.5.1 Network.......................................................................................................................................................48

(1) DDNS ......................................................................................................................................................49

(2) Mail..........................................................................................................................................................50

(3) FTP .........................................................................................................................................................50

7.5.2 DVR ............................................................................................................................................................52

(1) Device .....................................................................................................................................................52

(2) Detection .................................................................................................................................................53

(3) Network Backup ......................................................................................................................................53

(4) Search List ..............................................................................................................................................55

(5) Timer Record...........................................................................................................................................56

(6) Date.........................................................................................................................................................56

(7) Record Setting ........................................................................................................................................57

7.5.3 Alarm...........................................................................................................................................................57

7.5.4 General.......................................................................................................................................................58

(1) Account ...................................................................................................................................................58

(2) Online User Info ......................................................................................................................................59

(3) File Path ..................................................................................................................................................60

7.6 Operation via IE Browser ......................................................................................................................................61

8. TROUBLESHOOTING....................................................................................................................... 62

8.1 FAQ.......................................................................................................................................................................62

8.2 Default Value.........................................................................................................................................................62

APPENDIX 1 INSTALL HDD.................................................................................................................. 63

APPENDIX 2 PIN CONFIGURATION .................................................................................................... 65

APPENDIX 3 RS-232 PROTOCOL........................................................................................................ 68

APPENDIX 4 RECORDING TIME TABLE .............................................................................................69

APPENDIX 5 COMPATIBLE USB FLASH DRIVE BRAND................................................................... 70

APPENDIX 6 COMPATIBLE HDD BRAND ........................................................................................... 71

APPENDIX 7 INSTALL DVD-RW / CD-RW (DVR-860 ONLY)............................................................... 72

+ 14 hidden pages