RCA AVC 776 User Manual

Table of Contents

1. Introduction

1-1 Safety Warning …………………………………………………………………………………

1-2 Features ………………………………………………………………………………………….

1-3 Specifications …………………………………………………………………………………...

2. Installation

2-1 Package contents ……………………………………………………………………………….

2-2 Connection ………………………………………………………………………………….….

2-3 Rack mount installation …………………………………………………………….…………..

2-4 RS232 /RS485 Remote protocol ……………………………………………………………..…

3. Configuration

3-1 Install HDD …………………………………………………………………………………….…

3-2 Front panel keypad ……………………………………………………………………………..

3-3 Back panel connection ………………………………………………………………………….

3-4 Menu setup ……………………………………………………………………………………….

3-5 System setup …………………………………………………………………………………….

3-6 Search setup … ………………………………………………………………………………....

3-7 TIMER setup (Schedule Time-Lapse record mode setup )………………………………….…

3-8 Record Setup …………………………………………………..………………………….…. ..

3-9 Camera setup ……….……………………………………………………………………….….

3-10 Motion Detection setup ……………..…………………………………………………….…

3-11 Event ……………………………………………………………………………………….…..

4. Operation

4-1 Power on …………………………………………………………………………………………

4-2 Recording ………………………………………………………………………………………...

4-3 Camera Select (1-16) ………... ……………………………………………………………….….

4-4 Select……. ………………………………………………………………………………………...

4-5 Picture in Picture………..…………………………..……………………………………………...

4-6 Zoom ………………………………………………………………………………………………

4-7 Play ……………………………………………………………………………………………….

4-8 Video Loss ………………………………………………………………………………………..

4-9 Key Lock …………………………………………………………………………………………….

5. Trouble shooting & appendix

5-1 Trouble shooting …………………………………………………………………………………

5-2 Compatible HDD brands …………………………………………………………………...…...

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1. Introduction

Thank you for choosing this high quality Digital Multiplex Recorder. The DMR converts analog

NTSC or PAL video to digital images and records them to a removable hard disk drive. Digitally

recorded video has many advantages compared to analog video recorded on tape. There is no

need to adjust tracking. Digital video can be indexed by time schedule or events, and you can

instantly view video after selecting the time or event. You can freeze frames, fast-forward, fast-

reverse, slow-forward, and slow-reverse without image streaking or tearing. It can be used as a

replacement for both a time-lapse VCR and a multiplexer in a security installation.

1.1 Safety Warning

All the safety and operating instructions should be read before the operation. The improper

operation may cause permanent damage.

1.1.1 Please use the provided adaptor.

1.1.2 Please lift and place this equipment gently.

1.1.3 Do not expose this equipment to open sunlight.

1.1.4 Do not use this equipment near water or in contact with water.

1.1.5 Do not spill liquid of any kind on the equipment.

1.1.6 Please power down the unit before unplugging.

1.1.7 This equipment should be operated only with power source from standard package.

1.1.8 Unauthorized repair or parts substitutions may result in fire, electric shock or other

hazards.

1.1.9 Do not switch the Power On & Off within short period o time (within 3 seconds).

1.1.10 Do not attempt to service this equipment by yourself. Refer all servicing and repair to

qualified service personnel.

1.1.11 This unit should be operated only from power source indicated on the manufacturer’s

label.

1.1.12 Installation should be made by a qualified service personnel and should conform to all

local safety codes and regulations.

1.2 Features

1.2.1 Wavelet Compression Format replaces Time-Lapse VCR + Multiplexer

1.2.2 4 Audio inputs / 2Audio outputs

1.2.3 On Screen Display and RTC (Real time clock) Function

1.2.4 Multiplexing

 Support from 4 channels up to 7/ 9 channels.  9 channels can record or display real-time recorded images.  9 channels loop back terminal.

1.2.5 Resolution

Screen Modes Resolution

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Full screen 704(H) x 468(V) <NTSC> / 704(H) x 564(V) <PAL> 4 channels 352(H) x 234(V) <NTSC> / 352(H) x 282(V) <PAL> 9 channels 224(H) x 156(V) <NTSC> / 224(H) x 188(V) <PAL>

1.2.6 Independent main and call monitor outputs allow simultaneous multi-camera or full screen viewing.

1.2.7 Multi Screen Display Mode

 Below display modes are selectable while surveillance & DMR play back:

Full Screen

Quad

7 CH 9 CH 10 CH 13 CH 16 CH

1.2.8 Picture-In-Picture (PIP) is available in live and DMR playback modes, Zoom capability up to 2 X 2 in live and DMR playback modes

1.2.9 16 channels are swappable and each channel has independent title generator (up to 6 characters).

1.2.10 Motion detection using 15x12 target (NTSC) 15x14 target (PAL) motion detection grids for each video channel.

1.2.11 Video Quality Adjustable on Each Channel

1.2.12 Alarm Input Function & Output Function

1.2.13 16 channels alarm input, ALARM display and one alarm output.

 Video loss detected on each channel can record 160 events.

1.2.14 Power-loss memory function: set up parameter will remain, in case of power failure.

1.2.15 Call Monitor: Switch Display

1.2.16 Support 1 Removable HDD, IDE Type (over 250GB)

1.2.17 Timer: Schedule recording

1.2.18 Display refresh rate up to 72 IPS (60 IPS for PAL)

1.2.19 Record refresh rate up to 25 IPS (18 IPS for PAL)

1.2.20 Quick Multiple Search by date/time, alarm, full list

1.2.21 Fast and slow playback in multiple speeds.

1.2.22 Security password protection

1.2.23 RS-232, RS-485 communication protocol

1.3 Specifications

Video format NTSC/EIA or PAL/CCIR

Hard disk storage IDE type, UDMA 66, 1 removable HDDs supported over 250GB

Record mode Manual / Alarm / Timer / Motion

Camera Input Signal

Camera Loop Back

Main Monitor Output

Call Monitor Output

Composite video signal 1 Vp-p 75Ω BNC, 9 channels

Composite video signal 1 Vp-p 75Ω BNC

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Audio input 4 audio inputs, (RCA)

Audio output 2 audio outputs, (RCA)

Motion Detect Area 15 * 12 targets per camera (NTSC) / 15 * 14 targets per camera (PAL)

Motion Detect Sensitivity

Video Loss Detection

Refresh Rate

Recording Rate

Dwell Time

Picture in Picture

Key Lock

Picture Zoom

Camera Title

Video Adjustable

Alarm Input

Alarm Output

Remote Control

256 Levels

Yes

72 images/sec. for NTSC / 60 images/sec. for PAL

25 images/sec. for NTSC / 18 images/sec. for PAL

Programmable (1~10 Sec)

Yes (Movable)

Yes

2*2 (Movable)

6 letters

Color/ Contrast/ Brightness Adjustable

TTL input, Hi (5V), Low (GND)

COM,/N.O/N.C.

RS-232 or RS-485

Time Display Format

Power Source AC100~240V + 10% switching adaptor Power Consumption

Operation Temperature

RS-232C / RS-485 (bps)

Dimension (mm)

Net Weight

115200

YY/MM/DD, DD/MM/YY, MM/DD/YY, OFF

<27W

10 ~ 40

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57600、19200、9600、4800、3600、2400、1200

432(W) x 110(H) x 325(D)

5.2 kgs

Specifications are subject to change without notice.

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2. Installation

2.1 Package contents

The package contents the following items.

 Digital Multiplex Recorder  HDD cartridge  Key for cartridge (Inside of HDD cartridge)  Power cord  User manual  Rack mounting kit (Optional)

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2.2 Connection

2.2.1 Connect with cameras

Video Camera

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2 1

Main Monitor

PC

.. . .

Video Output

Audio Output

Alarm Input

RS232

Audio Input

(4 Channels)

Call Monitor

Alarm Sensor

2.3 Rack mount installation

Front Angle with Rock Mount

Side View with Rack Mount

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2.4 RS232 Remote Protocol

You can use the PC keyboard to simulate DMR keypad.

DATA: REMOTE PROTOCOL using 8 bit data、1 start bit、1stop bit

ACT C0H ID FUNCTION STOP (FFH) (7FH)

FUNCTION

FUNCTION CODE

FUNCTIONFUNCTION

KEY_MENU 0x4D M KEY_CH1 0x31 1

KEY_SELECT 0x73 s KEY_CH2 0x32 2

KEY_ENTER 0x0D ENTER

KEY_4CUT 0x61 a KEY_CH4 0x34 4

KEY_ZOOM 0x5A Z KEY_CH5 0x35 5

KEY_9CUT 0x62 b KEY_CH6 0x36 6

KEY_PIP 0x70 p KEY_CH7 0x37 7

KEY_16CUT 0x63 c KEY_CH8 0x38 8

KEY_SLOW 0x53 S KEY_CH9 0x39 9

KEY_REC 0x72 r

KEY_LEFT 0x4C L

KEY_UP 0x55 U

KEY_PLAY 0x50 P KEY_DOWN 0x4E N KEY_RIGHT 0x52 R

KEY_POWER 0x57 W

KEY_KEY_LOCK 0x4B K

CODE AS

CODECODE

ASCCCCII

ASAS

II

IIII

FUNCTION

FUNCTION CODE

FUNCTIONFUNCTION

KEY_CH3 0x33 3

CODE

CODECODE

AS

ASCCCCII

ASAS

II

IIII

3. Configuration

3.1 Install HDD

3.1.1 Installing Hard Drive into Cartridge

3.1.1.1. Please find the Key in the Cartridge.

3.1.1.2. Push the front cover of the HDD cartridge and use the miniature key provided and insert into the key hole, turning the key counter-clockwise.

3.1.1.3. Pull the handle outwards to remove the carrier body away from the cartridge frame.

3.1.1.4. Push the open button to slide the top cover backwards and remove.

3.1.1.5. Insert the DC power cable and IDE cable on the HDD.

3.1.1.6. Position the HDD into carrier body and secure the HDD with the four 6#-32 screws provided.

3.1.1.7. Slide the top cover back to the carrier body by sliding it forward to secure.

3.1.1.8. Slide the carrier body back into the cartridge frame.

3.1.2 Function Settings and Operation

3.1.2.1 Power Indicator and HDD Access indicator

When power is on, the indicator will display the following message

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Record

3.1.3 Key lock

A

B

Item Indicator Power Indicator Green LED HDD Access Indicator

Yellow LED

Status

Power status

Security status

Segment

A ON Locked (Irremovable) B OFF Unlocked (Removable)

You must turn key lock to “ A ”

position before powering on the unit. Otherwise HDD

will not operate properly.

3.1.4 The Record Time is different based on Record Speed and Record Quality.

Please refer to following table.

NTSC SYSTEM

IPS 25A 15 8 4 2 1

Best

High

Quality

Normal

Basic

HDD Type

24hr 48hr 90hr 180hr 360hr 720hr

30hr 60hr 112.5hr 225hr 450hr 900hr

48hr 96hr 180hr 360hr 720hr 1440hr

80hr 160hr 300hr 600hr 1200hr 2400hr

120GB

PAL SYSTEM

IPS 18A 12 6 3 2 1

Best

High

Quality

Normal

Basic

HDD Type

Note: Above data is from actual test data obtained from recording normal TV program.

(Reference only)

24hr 50hr 101hr 203hr 304hr 608hr

30hr 63hr 127hr 253hr 380hr 760hr

49hr 101hr 203hr 405hr 608hr 1220hr

81hr

168hr 338hr 675hr 1013hr 2025hr

120GB

3.2 Front panel keypad

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1 2 3 4 5 6

MENU ENTER

1 3

2

SELECT

ZOOM

647 8 9

5

87 9

SLOW

Left

REC

10 11 12

Up

Right

Down

Please follow the instructions below to operate this unit.

1. Install HDD

This device equips with a removable hard disk drive tray. Before turning on this device, you

must install hard disk drive (not including in standard package), and make it ready to operate.

(If two HDDs are set up, one should be selected as “ Master” and the other should be selected

as “ Slave”. Otherwise, please set two HDDs to Cable Select.)

2. LED Light

(1) HDD (2) HDD Full

(3) ALARM

(4) TIMER

(5) PLAY

(6) REC

: Under following condition, the LED Light is ON.

:

HDD is activated

：

HDD is full

：

When Alarm Enable : Yes (when alarm is triggered, the led is flashing)

：

When Timer Enable : Yes

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Play operation

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Recording operation

AVC 776

Digital Multiplex Recorder

POWER

3. MENU :

Press

MENU

to enter main menu operation mode, and press administrator password

(default:0000) to access main menu.

4. ENTER :

5. SELECT

6. ZOOM

7.

8.

9. :

10. REC :

11. STOP / Down

STOP

Down

Press

ENTER

for confirmation.

: Press the Select to select appointed camera (1~16) to display on full screen mode.

: Press

ZOOM

button to enlarge the main monitor picture display.

: Picture in Picture. Press PIP button to enter PIP display screen.

: 4, 7 channels display mode

9 channels display mode

Press

REC

to start recording.

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: Under DMR Record/Play mode, it can play video stop recording.

: Under setup mode , it can work as

Down

button.

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12. POWER :

To power on, press power button.

To power off, press power button again.

13. FF / Right :

FF

: Under DMR play mode, it can play video forward at high speed, and press

adjust speed from

Right

14. PAUSE / Up

Pause

Up

15. PLAY

16. REW / Left

REW :

: Under setup mode , it can work as

:

: Punder DMR play mode, it can play video pause.

: Under setup mode , it can work as Up button.

: Press

PLAY

:

Under DMR play mode, it can play video backward at high speed, and press REW

again to adjust speed from 1, 2, 4, 8, 16, 32 times

Left

: Under setup mode , it can work as

17. SLOW

: To press

18. CAMERA (1-16)

1, 2, 4, 8, 16, 32 times.

to play recorded video.

SLOW

: Press the

to slow down speed of play mode.

Camera Select (1-16)

Right

Left

button.

to select appointed camera

FF

again to

PS 1 .

After 60 seconds suspended operation, the function setup will be turned up automatically.

2.

When setting the same channel, the duplicate pictures will be frozen.

3.3 Back panel connection

RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN

WARNING : TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK). NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFE R SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.

POWER

EXTERNAL I/O

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1. Power input

Please use the provided adaptor.

2. External I/O

Controlled remotely by an external device or control system.

LOOP

INPUT

HI

75Ω

3 4 5

MAIN

CALL

7 689

IN

3

2 1 4 L

OUT

R

Alarm input, external I/I explanation.

3. 75 / HI

When usingLoop function, please switch to HI or set up to 75.

4. VIDEO INPUT (1-16)

Connect to video source, such as camera.

5. CALL

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Connect to CALL monitor. Show the Switch Display.

6. AUDIO OUT (R/L)

Connect to monitor or speaker.

* IPS should be set to 25A (for NTSC) or 18A (for PAL)

7. AUDIO IN (1-4)

Connect to audio source, such as microphone.

* IPS should be set to 25A (for NTSC) or 18A (for PAL)

8. MAIN

Connect to Main monitor

9. Loop

Connect video signal between Input port and Loop port to make a loop.

3.4 External I/O

25 pin com port

9 pin com port

PIN 1. GND

GROUND

PIN 2. ALARM INPUT 8

To connect wire from

ALARM INPUT 8 ( PIN 2 )

to

GND ( PIN 1 )

connector, DMR

will start recording and buzzer will be on.

When Menu/ Camera/ Alarm is set up to “Low” : When alarm input signal is “ Low ”,

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the unit starts to record and buzzer.

When Menu/ Camera/ Alarm is set up to “High” : When alarm input signal is “ High ”,

the unit starts to record and buzzer.

PIN 3. ALARM INPUT 6

To connect wire from

will start recording and buzzer will be on.

When Menu/ Camera/ Alarm is set up to “Low” : When alarm input signal is “ Low ”,

the unit starts to record and buzzer.

When Menu/ Camera/ Alarm is set up to “High” : When alarm input signal is “ High ”,

the unit starts to record and buzzer.

PIN 4. ALARM INPUT 4

To connect wire from

will start recording and buzzer will be on

When Menu/ Camera/ Alarm is set up to “Low” : When alarm input signal is “ Low ”,

the unit starts to record and buzzer.

When Menu/ Camera/ Alarm is set up to “High” : When alarm input signal is “ High ”,

the unit starts to record and buzzer.

ALARM INPUT 6 ( PIN 3 )

ALARM INPUT 4 ( PIN 4 )

to

GND ( PIN 1 )

to

GND ( PIN 1 )

connector, DMR

PIN 5. ALARM INPUT 2

To connect wire from

will start recording and buzzer will be on.

When Menu/ Camera/ Alarm is set up to “Low” : When alarm input signal is “ Low ”,

the unit starts to record and buzzer.

When Menu/ Camera/ Alarm is set up to “High” : When alarm input signal is “ High ”,

the unit starts to record and buzzer.

PIN 6. PIN OFF

PIN 7. PIN OFF

PIN 8. PIN OFF

PIN 9. PIN OFF

PIN 10. PIN OFF

PIN 11. RS232-TX

DMR can be controlled remotely by an external device or control system, such as a

control keyboard, using RS-232 serial communications signals.

ALARM INPUT 2 ( PIN 5 )

to

GND ( PIN 1 )

connector, DMR

PIN 12. RS485-A

DMR can be controlled remotely by an external device or control system, such as a

control keyboard, using RS485 serial communications signals.

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