Revo R16-8-4-DVR User Manual
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WARNING: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK,
DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK).
NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE.
REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED
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alert the user to the presence of uninsulated "dangerous voltage" within the product’s
enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock.
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presence of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the lit eratur e
accompanying the appliance.
DO NOT OPEN
SERVICE PERSONNEL.
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THIS EQUIPMENT HAS BEEN TESTED AND FOUND TO COMPLY WITH THE LIMITS FOR A CLASS A DIGITAL
DEVICE, PURSUANT TO PART 15 OF THE FCC RULES. THESE LIMITS ARE DESIGNED TO PROVIDE
REASONABLE PROTECTION AGAINST HARMFUL INTERFERENCE WHEN THE EQUIPMENT IS OPERATED IN
A COMMERCIAL ENVIRONMENT. THIS EQUIPMENT GENERATES, USES, AND CAN RADIATE RADIO
FREQUENCY ENERGY AND IF NOT INSTALLED AND USED IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE INSTRUCTION
MANUAL, MAY CAUSE HARMFUL INTERFERENCE TO RADIO COMMUNICATIONS. OPERATION OF THIS
EQUIPMENT IN A RESIDENTIAL AREA IS LIKELY TO CAUSE HARMFUL INTERFERENCE, IN WHICH CASE
USERS WILL BE REQUIRED TO CORRECT THE INTERFERENCE AT THEIR OWN EXPENSE.
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Important Safeguards
1. Read Instructions
All the safety and operating instructions should be read before the appliance
is operated.
2. Retain Instructions
The safety and operating instructions should be retained for future reference.
3. Cleaning
Unplug this equipment from the wall outlet before cleaning it. Do not use
liquid aerosol cleaners. Use a damp soft cloth for cleaning.
4. Attachments
Never add any attachments and/or equipment without the approv al of the
manufacturer as such additions may result in the risk of fire, electric shock or
other personal injury.
5. Water and/or Moisture
Do not use this equipment near water or in contact with water.
6. Ventilation
Place this equipment only in an upright position. This equipment has an
open-frame Switching Mode Power Supply (SMPS), which can cau se a fire
or electric shock if anything is inserted through the ventilation holes on the
side of the equipment.
7. Placing and Accessories
Do not place this equipment on an unstable cart, stand or table. The
equipment may fall, causing serious injury to a child or adult, an d serious
damage to the equipment.
This equipment and cart combination should be moved with care. Quick
stops, excessive force, and uneven surfaces may cause the equipment and cart
combination to overturn.
8. Power Sources
This equipment should be operated only from the type of power source
indicated on the marking label. If you are not sure of the type of power,
please consult your equipment dealer or local power company.
9. Power Cords
Operator or installer must remove power and TNT connections before
handling the equipment.
10. Lightning
For added protection for this equipment during a lightning storm, or when it
is left unattended and unused for long periods of time, unplug it from the wall
outlet and disconnect the antenna or cable system. This will prevent damage
to the equipment due to lightning and power-line surges.
11. Overloading
Do not overload wall outlets and extension cords as this can result in the risk
of fire or electric shock.
12. Objects and Liquids
Never push objects of any kind through openings of this equipment 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 equipment.
13. Servicing
Do not attempt to service this equipment yourself. Refer all servicing to
qualified service personnel.
14. Damage requiring Service
Unplug this equipment from the wall outlet and refer servicing to qualif ied
service personnel under the following conditions:
A. When the power-supply cord or the plug has been damaged.
B. If liquid is spilled, or objects have fallen into the equipment.
C. If the equipment has been exposed to rain or water.
D. If the equipment does not operate normall y by following the operating
instructions, adjust only those controls that are covered by the operating
instructions as an improper adjustment of other controls ma y result in
damage and will often require extensive work by a qualified technician to
restore the equipment to its normal operation.
E. If the equipment has been dropped, or the cabinet damaged.
F. When the equipment exhibits a distinct change in performance – this
indicates a need for service.
15. Replacement Parts
When replacement parts are required, be sure the service technician has used
replacement parts specified by the manufacturer or that have the same
characteristics as the original part. Unauthorized substitutions may result in
fire, electric shock or other hazards.
16. Safety Check
Upon completion of any service or repairs to this equipment, ask the service
technician to perform safety checks to determine that the equipment is in
proper operating condition.
17. Field Installation
This installation should be made by a qualified service person and should
conform to all local codes.
18. Correct Batteries
Warning: Risk of explosion if battery is replaced by an incorrect type.
Dispose of used batteries according to the instructions.
19. Tmra
A manufacturer’s maximum recommended ambient temperature (Tmra) for
the equipment must be specified so that the customer and installer may
determine a suitable maximum operating environment for the equipment.
20. Elevated Operating Ambient Temperature
If installed in a closed or multi-unit rack assembly, the operating ambient
temperature of the rack environment may be greater than room a mbient.
Therefore, consideration should be given to installing the equipment in an
environment compatible with the manufacturer’s maximum rated ambient
temperature (Tmra).
21. Reduced Air Flow
Installation of the equipment in the rack should be such that the amount of
airflow required for safe operation of the equipment is not compromised.
22. Mechanical Loading
Mounting of the equipment in the rack should be such that a hazardous
condition is not caused by uneven mechanical loading.
23. Circuit Overloading
Consideration should be given to connection of the equipment to supply
circuit and the effect that overloading of circuits might have on over current
protection and supply wiring. Appropriate consideration of equipment
nameplate ratings should be used when addressing this concern.
24. Reliable Earthing (Grounding)
Reliable grounding of rack mounted equipment should be maintained.
Particular attention should be given to supply connections other than direct
connections to the branch circuit (e.g., use of power strips).
WEEE (Waste Electrical & Electronic Equipment)
Correct Disposal of This Product
(Applicable in the European Union and other European countries with separate collection systems)
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This marking shown on the product or its literature, indicates t h at it sh ould n ot be di sposed with o ther ho usehold wastes at
the end of its working life. To prevent possible harm to the environment or human health from uncontrolled waste disposal,
please separate this from other types of wastes and recycle it responsibly to promote the sustainable reuse of material
resources.
Household users should contact either the retailer where th ey purchased this pr oduct, or their local government office, for
details of where and how they can take this item for environmentally safe recycling.
Business users should contact their supplier and check the te rms and conditions of the purchase contract. This pro duct
should not be mixed with other commercial wastes for disposal.
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Table of Contents
Chapter 1 — Introduction ............................................................................................1
Features.................................................................................................................. 1
Package Contents................................................................................................... 2
Chapter 2 — Installation & Configuration.................................................................... 3
Rear Panel Connectors........................................................................................... 3
Front Panel Controls............................................................................................... 7
Infrared Remote Control.......................................................................................... 8
Turning on the Power............................................................................................ 10
Basic Setup Wizard............................................................................................... 11
Main Setup............................................................................................................ 12
System Setup.................................................................................................... 13
Network Setup .................................................................................................. 16
Camera Setup...................................................................................................19
Record Setup.................................................................................................... 20
Event Setup ...................................................................................................... 22
Display Setup....................................................................................................24
Chapter 3 — Operation .............................................................................................27
Live Monitoring...................................................................................................... 27
Display Menu.................................................................................................... 29
Event Monitoring............................................................................................... 30
Active Cameo Mode ......................................................................................... 30
PTZ Mode......................................................................................................... 30
Recording Video.................................................................................................... 31
Playing Recorded Video........................................................................................ 32
Searching Video.................................................................................................... 32
Search Filter...................................................................................................... 34
Go To................................................................................................................37
Clip-Copy.......................................................................................................... 38
WebGuard............................................................................................................. 39
Web Monitoring................................................................................................. 40
Web Search...................................................................................................... 41
Appendix.................................................................................................................... 43
Factory Default Settings........................................................................................ 43
Error Code Notices................................................................................................ 45
Troubleshooting .................................................................................................... 45
Specifications........................................................................................................ 46
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Chapter 1 — Introduction
FEATURES
Your color digital video recorder (DVR) provides recording capabilities for four, eight or 16 camera inputs. It provides
exceptional picture quality in both live and playback modes, and offers the following features:
y 4, 8 or 16 Composite Input Connectors
y Compatible with Color (NTSC) and B&W (CCIR and EIA-170) Video Sources
y Auto Detection for VGA Monitor
y Records up to 120 NTSC Images per Second
y Continuous Recording in Disk Recycle Mode
y Records while Playing Back and Transmitting to Remote Site
y Full Function Infrared Remote Control
y User-friendly Graphical User Interface (GUI) Menu System
y Multiple Recording Modes (Time-lapse, Pre-event, Motion and Alarm)
y Multiple Search Engines (Date/Time, Event, Record Table)
y Two-way Audio Communication
y 4-Channel Audio Recording and 1-Channel Audio Playback
y Alarm Connections Include: Input, Output and Reset Input
y 2 USB 2.0 Ports
y Built-in Buzzer
y Live or Recorded Video Access via Ethernet
y Self-diagnostics with Automatic Notification including Hard Disk Drive S.M.A.R.T. Protocol
Typical DVR installation
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PACKAGE CONTENTS
The package contains the following:
y Digital Video Recorder
y Power Cord
y USB Mouse
y Infrared Remote Control and Batteries
y Rack-mount Kit
y RAS Software CD and User’s Manual (This document)
Digital Video Recorder Power Cord
USB Mouse IR Remote Control and Batteries (AAA T ype)
Rack-mount Kit RAS Software CD and User’s Manual
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Chapter 2 — Installation & Configuration
REAR PANEL CONNECTORS
No special tools are required to install the DVR. Refer to the installation manuals for the other components that make
up part of your system. Your DVR should be completely installed before proceeding.
16-Channel Model
8-Channel Model
4-Channel Model
Video In
RS-485 Port
Video Out
Network Port
Alarm Input/Output
Audio Out
Factory Reset Switch
Power Connector
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NOTE: The illustrations and descriptions in the following section refer to the 16-channel model.
Connecting the Video Input
Connect the RJ-12 cables from the modular cameras to the modular RJ-12 connectors.
Connect the coaxial cables from the video sources to the BNC Video In connectors. (16-Channel Model Only)
Connecting the Monitor
A VGA connector is provided so that you can use a standard, multi-sync computer monitor as your main monitor. Use
the cable supplied with your monitor to connect it to the DVR. The VGA monitor is automatically detected when you
connect it.
NOTE: It is possible that the DVR will not automatically detect a VGA monitor if the monitor does not support
the auto detect function. In this case, press and hold the DISPLAY button on the remote control for 5 seconds or
longer to switch the video output to VGA out. Pressing and holding the button for 5 seconds or longer again returns
to the composite video output mode.
If you prefer to use a standard CCTV monitor, connect it to the Video Out connector.
NOTE: The DVR does not support simultaneous operation of a CCTV and a VGA monitor.
Connecting Alarms
NOTE: To make connections on the Alarm Connector Strip, press and hold the button and insert the wire in
the hole below the button. After releasing the button, tug gently on the wire to make certain it is connected.
To disconnect a wire, press and hold the button above the wire and pull out the wire.
AI 1 to 16 (Alarm-In): You can use external devices to s ignal the DVR to react to ev ents. Mech anical or electrica l
switches can be wired to the AI (Alarm-In) and GND (Ground) connectors. The threshold voltage f or NC (Normally
Closed) is above 4.3V and for NO (Normally Open) is below 0.3V, and it should be stable at least 0.5 seconds to be
detected.
GND (Ground): Connect the ground side of the alarm input and/or alarm output to a GND connector.
NOTE: All the connectors marked GND are common.
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NC/NO (Normally Closed/Normally Open): Connect the device to the C (Common) and NC (Normally Closed)
connectors or C and NO (Normally Open) connectors. NC/NO is a relay output which sinks 0.5A@125VAC (NC)
and 1A@30VDC (NO).
ARI (Alarm Reset In): An external signal to the Alarm Reset In can be used to reset both the Alarm Out signal
and the DVR’s internal buzzer. Mechanical or electrical sw itches can be wir ed to the ARI (Alarm Reset In) and GND
(Ground) connectors. The threshold voltage is below 0.3V and should be stable at least 0.5 seconds to be detected.
Connect the wires to the ARI (Alarm Reset In) and GND (Ground) connectors.
Connector Pin Outs:
GND
ARI
NC
C
NO
AI (1 to 16
Alarm Inputs 1 to 16
Chassis Groun
Alarm Reset In
Alarm Out
Common
Alarm Out
Normally Closed
Normally Open
Network Port
The DVR can be networked using the 10/100Mb Ethernet connector. Connect a Cat5 cable with an RJ-45 jack to the
DVR connector. The DVR can be networked with a computer for remote monitoring, searching, configuration and
software upgrades. See the Network Setup section in this chapter for configuring the Ethernet connections.
CAUTION: The network connector is not designed to be connected directly with cable or wire
intended for outdoor use.
Factory Reset
The DVR has a Factory Reset switch to the left of the Alarm Output connector on the rear panel. This switch will
only be used on the rare occasions that you want to return all the settings to the original factory settings.
CAUTION: When using the Factory Reset, you will lose any settings you have saved.
To reset the unit, you will need a straightened paperclip:
Turn the DVR off. Æ Poke the straightened paperclip in the unlabeled hole to the left of the Alarm Output connector,
and turn the DVR on. Æ Hold the switch until the DVR turns on and the live monitoring screen appears. Æ Release
the reset switch. All of the DVR’s settings are now at the original settings it had when it left the factory.
Connecting to the RS-485 Port
The RS-485 connector can be used to control PTZ (pan, tilt, zoom) cameras. Connect TX+/RX+ or TX-/RX- of the
control system to the RX+/TX+ or RX-/TX- (respectively) of the DVR. See the Camera Setup section in this chapter
of this manual and the PTZ camera manufacture’s manual for configuring the RS-485 connection.
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Connector Pin Outs:
Master Unit Slave Unit
RX+/TX+ → To → TX+/RX+
RX-/TX-
→ To → TX-/RX-
Connecting Audio
NOTE: It is the user’s responsibility to determine if local laws and regulations permit recording audio.
Connect Audio Out to your amplifier using the RCA jack. Connect the audio sources to the audio input connector of the
observation cameras that are connected to the modular RJ-12 connectors of the DVR. Refer to the observation camera
manual for configuring the Audio In connection. Your DVR can record audio from up to four sources. When installing
more than four observation cameras, only audio sources from cameras connected to the RJ-12 Video In 1, Video In 2,
Video In 3 and Video In 4 connectors will be recorded.
Connecting the Power Cord
Connect the AC power cord to the DVR and then to a wall outlet.
WARNING: ROUTE POWER CORDS SO THAT THEY ARE NOT A TRIPPING HAZARD. MA KE
CERTAIN THE POWER CORD WILL NOT BE PINCHED OR ABRADED BY FURNITURE.
DO NOT INSTALL POWER CORDS UNDER RUGS OR CARPET.
THE POWER CORD HAS A GROUNDING PIN. IF YOUR POWER OUTLET DOES NOT HAVE
A GROUNDING PIN RECEPTACLE, DO NOT MODIFY THE PLUG. DO NOT OVERLOAD THE
CIRCUIT BY PLUGGING TOO MANY DEVICES IN TO ONE CIRCUIT.
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Copy LED
Alarm LED
HDD LED
LAN LED
Power LED
USB Port
Copy LED
The Copy LED is lit when the DVR making a clip copy.
HDD LED
The HDD LED flickers when the DVR is recording or searching video on the hard disk drive.
Power LED
The power LED is lit when the unit is On.
Alarm LED
The Alarm LED is lit when alarm output or internal buzzer is activated.
LAN LED
The LAN LED is lit when the unit is connected to a network via Ethernet.
USB Port
Connect the supplied USB mouse to one of the ports. The USB mouse will be used to access many of the DVR’s
functions. A USB flash drive can be connected to make video clip copies or for system upgrades.
NOTE: The infrared sensor on the DVR is just to the right of the LAN LED. Make certain that nothing blocks
the sensor, or the remote control will not function properly.
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INFRARED REMOTE CONTROL
ID
DISPLAY
SEQUENCE
FREEZE
ALARM
CAMERA
PTZ Control (FOCUS, PRESET, ZOOM)
MENU
PTZ Mode
Arrows
Enter
ZOOM Mode
PLAYBACK
(Stop, Pause, Play, RW, FF, Next, Previous)
ID Button
If a DVR System ID is set to 0, the infrared remote control will control that DVR without any additional entries. (Refer
to the Main Setup section in th is chapter for further inform ation on setting the S ystem ID.) If the DVR system ID is 1 to 16,
you must to press the ID button on the remote control followed by the num ber button (1 to 16) in order to control that
DVR. If two or more DVRs have the same ID, those DVRs will react to the inf rared remote control at the same tim e.
CAMERA Buttons (1 to 16)
Pressing the individual camera buttons will cause the selected camera to display full screen. Buttons 1 to 9 are also
used to enter passwords.
DISPLAY Button
Pressing the DISPLAY button toggles between different display formats. The available formats are: full, 4x4, 3x3,
2x2 and PIP.
When the DVR does not detect a VGA monitor automatically, pressing and holding the button for 5 seconds or longer
will toggle the video output between the composite video output and VGA out. During clip cop y, you cannot switch
the video output mode.
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SEQUENCE Button
When in the Live Monitoring mode, pressing the SEQUENCE button displays live channels sequentially.
FREEZE Button
Pressing the FREEZE button freezes the current live screen.
ALARM Button
Pressing the ALARM button resets the DVR’s outputs including the internal buzzer during an alarm.
MENU Button
In the Live Monitoring mode and Search mode, pressing the MENU button displays the menu icons at the top of the
screen. Pressing the button also hides the menu icons. During menu setup, pressing the button closes the current
menu or setup dialog box
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Up, Down, Left, Right Arrow Buttons
These buttons are used to navigate through menus and items displayed in the Live Monitoring or Search screens. They
are also used to navigate through menus and GUI during the system setup. You also can use them to change numbers by
highlighting a number in a menu and using the Up and Down arrow buttons to increase or decrease the number’s value.
The arrow buttons are also used to control Pan and Tilt when in the PTZ mode.
When in the PIP display format, pressing the Up and Down arrow buttons moves the position of the small screen
counter-clockwise and clockwise.
Pressing the Left and Right buttons moves through screen pages in the Live Monitoring mode and Search mode.
Enter Button
(Enter) button selects a highlighted item or completes an entry that you have made during s ystem setup. This
The
button is also used to enter the Cameo mode in the Live Monitoring mode or Search mode.
PTZ Control Buttons
While in the PTZ mode, the FOCUS buttons are used for Near Focus and Far Focus, the PRESET buttons are used to
save Presets and load a Preset View, and the ZOOM buttons are used to Zoom In and Zoom Out.
PTZ Mode Button
Pressing the PTZ button enters the PTZ (Pan/Tilt/Zoom) mode which allows you to control proper ly configured cameras.
ZOOM Mode Button
Pressing the ZOOM button zooms the current image on the screen. A PIP with a rectangle temporarily displays showing
what area of the screen has been enlarged. You can use the arrow buttons to move the rectangle to another area.
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PLAYBACK Buttons
y Stop: Stops playback and enters the Live Monitoring mode.
y Pause: Pauses the video. displays on the screen when in the Pause mode.
y Play: Plays back images at regular speed. The screen displays
when the DVR is playing back video.
y RW (Rewind): Plays video backward at high speed. Pressing the button again toggles the playback speed from
, and . , and displays on the screen respectively.
y FF (Fast Forward): Plays video forward at high speed. Pressing the button again toggles the playback speed from
, and . , and displays on the screen respectively.
y Next: Goes to the next image.
y Previous: Goes to the previous image.
In the Live Monitoring mode, pressing any playback button enters to the Search mode.
TURNING ON THE POWER
Connecting the power cord to the DVR turns on the unit. The unit will take approximately 30 seconds to initialize.
As soon as the DVR’s initialization process completes, you might have the DVR’s internal buzzer sound if not all
cameras (16, 8 and 4 cameras for 16-, 8- and 4-channel DVR respectively) are installed to the DVR because the DVR
is set to use all camera channels by default. To turn the internal buzzer off, press the ALARM button on the remote
control, or move the mouse pointer to the top of the screen and click the (Alarm Off) icon.
When you turn the system on for the first time, you will be asked to select the
startup language. Select the desired language and then click the OK button.
NOTE: You can change the language during System setup. Refer to the Main
Setup section of this chapter.
Before using your DVR for the first time, you will want to establish th e initial se ttings. Th e following describes how
to use the remote control and mouse in the setup screen. Take a minute to review the descriptions.
Remote Control Mouse
In the Live Monitoring mode, move the
mouse pointer to the top of the screen to
display hidden menu icons. Click the
(Setup) icon icon with the left button.
To enter the setup
screen…
In Live Monitoring mode, press the MENU
button to display the menu icons at the top
of the screen. Select the
(Setup) icon by
pressing the button.
Move to the desired item by pressing the
To select items…
To change values…
To enter characters…
arrow buttons (
it by pressing the
Select the desired item and press the Up and
Down arrow buttons (
or decrease the values and then press the
button to complete the entry.
Select the desired item and press the
button to displays a virtual keyboard. Move
to the desired character by pressi ng the arrow
buttons, and press the
, , , ) and sele ct
button.
, ) to increa se
button.
Click the desired item with the left button.
Select the desired item with the left button
and roll the mouse wheel up and down to
increase or decrease the values.
Select the desired item with the left button
to displays a virtual keyboard. Click the
desired character with the left button.
NOTE: For simplicity, most of the operation explanations in this manual are based on using the Remote Control.
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While setting up the DVR, there will be many opportunities to enter names and titles. W h en m aking these entries, a
Virtual Keyboard will appear.
Use the arrow buttons on the remote control to highlight the character you want
in the name or title and press the
bar and the cursor moves to the next position. Selecting
upper and lower case keyboards,
button. That character appears in the title
toggles between the
backspaces, and deletes entered characters.
You can use up to 31 characters including spaces in your title.
BASIC SETUP WIZARD
When you turn the system on for the first time , the Basic S etup Wizard will run. The Bas ic Setup W izard guides you
to configure the system for basic operation. The wizard also can be accessed by selecting the icon in the Setup screen.
Refer to the following Main Setup section.
Select the Next button to start the Basic Setup Wizard.
NOTE: Selecting the Cancel button throughout the screens
exits the Basic Setup Wizard without saving your changes
and return to the Live Monitoring mode.
Date/Time Setup
y Date: Set the system date and select the date format.
y Time: Set the system time and select the time format.
y Time Zone: Select your time zone.
y Enable Daylight Saving Time: Selecting the box sets the
system to use daylight saving time.
NOTE: The Date/Time will be set, and the clock will start when
you click the Next button.
Record Method Setup
y Select the desired recording mode from:
– Motion Event Record (Recommended)
– Continuous & Motion Event Record
– Continuous Record
NOTE: You should understand each recording mode before
selecting the DVR’s recording method.
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Record Video Quality Setup
y Select the desired video quality profile from:
– Higher Video Quality Priority Profile
– Standard Recording Profile
– Longer Recording Time Priority Profile
NOTE: The higher quality setting requires more storage
space.
Select the Finish button to finish the Basic Setup Wizard.
NOTE: Selecting the Go to Network Setup button moves to
the Network Setup directly after finishing this wizard.
MAIN SETUP
The Main Setup screen gives you to access to all the DVR’s setup screens. Your DVR can be set up using various
screens and dialog boxes.
Throughout the screens you will see
. Selecting the and pressing the
the opportunity to reset that screen to its default settings. You can save your changes by selecting the Save button and
pressing the
button. Selecting the Cancel button exits the screen without saving the changes.
To enter the Main Setup screen, press the MENU button on the remote control. Select the
of the screen by pressing the button. The password screen appears.
button on the remote control gives you
(Setup) icon at the top
Enter the password by pressing the appropriate combination of Camera number buttons on the remote control and
select the OK button. The following Main Setup screen appears. There is no default password when logging in for
the first time.
NOTE: Setting up a password is strongly recommended to ensure secure management of the system.
NOTE: To enter a password by using the mouse, click the
instructions above for using the virtual keyboard.
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NOTE: Selecting the icon in the top-right corner allows you to access the Basic Setup wizard.
NOTE: When the installed hard disk drive is not formatted, a message box appears asking you to format the
hard disk drive. If you want to record video, you must format the hard disk drive.
SYSTEM SETUP
System Settings (SYSTEM ¼ System Tab)
y System ID: Set the system ID. Use the Up and Down arrow buttons or scroll the mouse wheel to increase or decrease
the number.
NOTE: It is possible to have multiple DVRs with the same System ID in the same area. In this case, all DVRs
with the same System ID will be controlled at the same time when using the infrared remote control for that
ID number.
y Language: Select the desired language.
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y Version: Displays the software version of the DVR. To upgrade the software, connect a USB flash drive containing
the upgrade package file (.rui) to the DVR. Selecting Upgrade… and pressing the
screen. Select the desired upgrade file and press the
the upgrade.
button. The system restarts automatically after completing
button displays the Upgrade
y Setup: Imports saved DVR settings or exports the current DVR settings.
Import... – To import saved DVR settings, connect a USB flash drive containing the setup file to the DVR and select the
desired setup file. Selecting Include Network Setup changes the network settings.
Export... – To save the current DVR settings in .dat file format, connect a USB flash drive to the DVR and enter a file name
for the settings.
NOTE: Even after changing the DVR settings by impor ting sav ed sett ings, th e time- related setting s (Date/T ime,
Time Zone and Daylight Saving Time) will NOT be changed.
CAUTION: The USB device must be FAT16 or FAT32 format.
y Show System Log…: Displays the system logs (up to 5,000 from the latest). The
icon will be displayed in the last
column for system activities of remote sites. Refer to Appendix – System Log for the details of system log information.
Log Message Log Message Log Message
Boot Up Setup Export Cancel Clip-Copy End (Local/Remote)
Upgrade (Local) Schedule On Clip-Copy Cancel (Local/Remote)
Upgrade Failure (Local) Schedule Off Clip-Copy Failure (Local/Remote)
Setup Begin Clear All Data (Local) Time Change (Local)
Setup End Format Disk Time Zone Change (Local)
Setup Imported Auto Deletion DISK FULL
Setup Import Fail Search Begin (Local/Remote) Shutdown
Setup Exported Search End (Local/Remote) Restart
y Change Password…: Changes the password.
Setup Export Fail Clip-Copy Begin (Local/Remote) DISK# BAD
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y System Shutdown: Shuts the system down.
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Date/Time Settings (SYSTEM ¼ Date/Time Tab)
y Date: Set the system date, and select the date format.
y Time: Set the system time, and select the time format.
y Time Zone: Select your time zone.
y Enable Daylight Saving Time: Selecting the box sets the system to enable daylight saving time.
NOTE: The clock will not start running until you have selecting the Save button.
Storage Settings (SYSTEM ¼ Storage Tab)
y Capacity: Displays the capacity of the storage drive.
y Disk Bad: Displays the damage status of the storage drive.
Not Formatted – The device is not formatted.
Good (%) – The device is working properly though some portion (%) of the storage is damaged.
Bad – More than 90% of the storage is damaged.
y Temperature: Displays the temperature of the storage drive.
N/A – The DVR cannot read the temperature.
Good – The temperature is normal.
Bad – The temperature is 70oC (158oF) or higher.
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y S.M.A.R.T.: Displays S.M.A.R.T. information of the storage.
Good – The storage condition is normal.
Bad – Data cannot be written on or read from the storage drive.
N/A – The S.M.A.R.T. monitoring is not working or supported.
NOTE: When the S.M.A.R.T. displays Bad, the screen displays a message box. Once the message box appears,
replacing the hard disk drive is recommended, usually within 24 hours.
y Recorded Data: Displays the time information about recorded data on the drive. Selecting Clear All Data… will
clear all video data except the s ystem log. When t he hard disk drive h as not b een fo rmatted, th e Clear All Data…
button changes to the Format… button which is used to format the hard disk drive.
NETWORK SETUP
General Settings (NETWORK ¼ General Tab)
y Transfer Speed: Set the transfer speed, and select the unit of meas ure for the transfer sp eed between bps (bit per
second) and ips (image per second).
y Quality: Select the quality of the transferred image.
NOTE: The local recording speed might be affected by various network band width (Transf er Speed) conditions.
NOTE: The higher Quality settings require higher Transfer Speed settings. The transfer speed you set is the
maximum speed. Depending on the network environment, this speed may not be achieved.
y Remote Audio Channel: The DVR supports two-way audio communication between a local system and a PC
running RAS (Remote Admi ni strat io n Syste m) or Web Guar d. Se lec t the au di o cha nne l that se nds a udi o to t he
remote site. Selecting Select From RAS will send audio of the channel selected from RAS.
NOTE: Depending on network conditions, audio might be interrupted or out of synchronization during
transmission.
y Enable WebGuard Service: Selecting the box turns the WebGuard service On. Select the port number used when
accessing WebGuard. See Appendix – WebGuard for details.
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y Type: Select the type of network configuration from: Manual, DHCP and ADSL (with PPPoE).
Manual – You can select Manual when using a static IP address for network connection. Set up LAN parameters manually.
Set the numbers of the IP Address, Gateway and Subnet Mask.
DHCP – You can select DHCP when the DVR is networked through DHCP (Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol). The
DVR reads the IP address from DHCP network when selecting the Save button.
ADSL – You can select ADSL (with PPPoE) when the DVR is networked through ADSL. Enter the ID and password for
ADSL connection, and the DVR receives the IP address when selecting the Save button.
NOTE: Ask your network provider for your network connection type and connection information.
NOTE: If the DVR is configured for DHCP or ADSL, the IP address of the DVR might change whenever the
unit is turned on. If you want to use the DVRN S func tion, yo u will need to g et the IP Address of th e DNS Serv er
from the Internet service provider.
y DNS Server: Set the DNS server IP address obtained from your network administrator. If you set up the DNS
Server, the domain name of the DVRNS server or SMTP server instead of the IP address can be used during DVRNS
Server or Mail setup.
y Port Number Setup…: Set the port number of each remote software related program.
NOTE: You will need to get the appropriate Port Numbers for each remote software related program from
your network administrator. Do NOT use the same port number for two different programs, otherwise, the
DVR cannot be connected with the PC running RAS or WebGuard.
NOTE: The system restarts automatically after changing the port settings.
CAUTION: When changing the port settings, you must change the port settings on the
PC running RAS or WebGuard.
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DVRNS Settings (NETWORK ¼ DVRNS Tab)
NOTE: The DVRNS (DVR Name Service) allows you to connect to the DVR remotely with the dynamic IP address
or the domain name. When using this featu re, y ou can acce ss y our DVR r emotely by using the D VR name in stead
of IP address. To use the DVRNS feature, the DVR should be registered on the DVRNS server, and the DVRNS
server settings on your DVR must match the settings on the registered DV RNS server. Any change s to the DVRNS
server might cause improper operation.
NOTE: When Network settings have been changed, set up the DVRNS after saving your Network changes by
selecting the Save button.
y Enable DVR Name Service: Selecting the box enables the DVR Name Service function. You will only be able to
change the settings if Enable DVR Name Service is enabled.
y DVRNS Server: Enter the IP address or domain name of the DVRNS server.
NOTE: You will need to get the IP address or domain name of the DVRNS server from your network administrator.
You can use the domain name instead of IP address if you set up the DNS server during Network setup.
y Port: Set the port number of the DVRNS server.
y Enable NAT: Check the box when using NAT. When using a NAT (Network Address Translation) device, refer to
the NAT manufacturer’s instructions for the proper network settings.
y DVR Name: Enter the DVR name to be registered on the DVRNS server. Check whether or not the name you
entered is available by selecting the Check button.
NOTE: The DVR name you entered should be checked by selecting the Check button, otherwise the DVRNS
changes will not be saved. When no name is entered or a name is already registered on the DVRNS server,
an error message displays.
y Help Desk: Selecting the Save button registers the DVR on the DVRNS server. Proper DVRNS settings will
cause the help desk information of the DVRNS server to display.
Mail Settings (NETWORK ¼ Mail Tab)
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y Enable: The DVR can be set up to send an e-mail when an event occurs. Selecting the box enables the Mail function.
You will only be able to change the settings if Mail is enabled.
y SMTP Server: Set the SMTP server IP address or domain name obtained from your system administrator.
NOTE: You will need to get the IP address or domain name of the SMTP server from your network administrator.
You can use the domain name instead of IP address if you set up the DNS server during Network setup.
y Port: Set the SMTP server port number obtained from your system administrator.
y Enable SSL/TLS: Check the box when sending an e-mail via an SMTP server requiring SSL (Secure Sockets Layer)
authentication.
y Authentication: Select the button if the SMTP server needs authentication, and set up the Authentication by selecting
the Use box and entering the user ID and password.
y Sender/Recipient: Enter the sender’s/recipient’s e-mail address. The e-mail address must include the “@” character
to be a valid address.
CAMERA SETUP
Camera Settings
y No.: Selecting the box toggles all or each camera On and Off.
y Title: Change the name of all or each camera.
y PTZ Model: Select the PTZ device you wish to configure from the list.
y ID: Set the PTZ ID of each camera.
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y PTZ Port Setup…: Select the button and set up the PTZ device you are connecting to the DVR. Check the Enable
RS485 box and set the port’s setting according to the PTZ device manufacturer’s instructions.
RECORD SETUP
General Settings (RECORD ¼ General Tab)
y Recycle When Disk Full: Selecting this box records over the oldest video data once all available storage space
has been used. When the box is not checked, the DVR stops recording once all available storage has been used.
y Resolution: Select the recording resolution.
NOTE: The total ips of all camera channels will be limited to 60 ips when set to High resolution and 30 ips
when set to Very High resolution.
NOTE: When set to High or Very High resolution, the maximum recording speed of each camera channel
decreases by half. However the maximum recording speed of 30 ips will be maintained if the number of cameras
that are turned On is two or less.
y Record Audio: Selecting the box records audio from up to four inputs when video is recording.
NOTE: When installing more than four observation cameras, only audio sources from cameras connected to
the RJ-12 Video In 1, Video In 2, Video In 3 and Video In 4 connectors will be recorded.
No. of cameras set to On and High or Very High resolution
0 1 2 3 to 16
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30 ips 30 ips 15 ips
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y Auto Deletion: Adjust the length of time recorded data will be kept by using the slide bar. Selecting Never will
disable the Auto Deletion function. The DVR automatically deletes video recorded earlier than the user-defined
period under three conditions: at midnight, whenever the system reboots or whenever the user changes the Auto
Deletion settings.
Schedule Settings (RECORD ¼ Schedule Tab)
The DVR provides two recording schedule modes: Basic and Advanced. The Basic schedule mode allows you to set
recording settings for all camera channels at one time. The Advanced schedule mode allows you to set recording
settings for each camera channel.
Setting up the Basic Schedule Mode…
y Schedule Type: Select the Basic schedule mode.
y Record Mode: Select the desired recording mode. ( : Time (Time-lapse) recording, : Event recording, :
Time & Event recording)
y Record Schedule: Set the recording schedule.
y Time Record ips: Set the images per second for Time recording.
y Time Record Quality: Set the recorded image quality for Time recording.
y Pre-/Post-Event Record ips: Set the images per second for Pre-Event and Post-Event recording.
y Pre-/Post-Event Record Quality: Set the recorded image quality for Pre-Event and Post-Event recording.
y Pre-/Post-Event Record Dwell: Set the length of time you would like to record for the associated event.
Setting up the Advanced Schedule Mode…
y Schedule Type: Select the Advanced schedule mode.
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y Pre-Event Record: Selecting the Setup… button allows you to set up the pre-event recording by setting the ips,
Quality and Dwell for each selected camera channel.
y Post-Event Record Dwell: Set the length of time you would like to record for the associated event.
y Add Schedule…: Adds a schedule item. Up to 20 schedules can be registered.
No. – Indicates a schedule number. The higher the number, the higher its priority.
Day – Select the days that the recording will take place.
Range – Set the time range that the recording will take place.
Mode – Select the recording mode. ( : Time (Time-lapse) recording, : Event recording, : Time & Event recording)
Channels – Select which cameras will be recorded.
Settings – Set the ips, Quality and Dwell of the recording for the selected recording mode in the Mode column. If you do
not set the Settings column, the DVR will follow the default settings. See below for details.
– Deletes the recording settings.
y Default: Set the default settings of ips, Quality and Dwell for Time and Event recording.
EVENT SETUP
Motion Event Settings (EVENT ¼ Motion Tab)
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y No.: Your DVR has built-in motion detection. Selecting the box turns the m otion detection On and Off for each c amera.
y Sensitivity: Set the DVR’s sensitivity to motion for Daytime and Nighttime independently from 1 (the least sensitive)
to 5 (the most sensitive).
y Zone: Define the area of the image where you want to detect motion; e.g., a doorway. The Motion Detection Zone
screen is laid over the video from the selected camera. You can set up motion zones one b lock at a time in groups
of eight individual block groups. A block group is positioned within the image area using the arrow buttons on the
remote control, and individual blocks within the block groups are selected or cleared using the camera buttons. You
can set up motion detection zones by selecting or clearing blocks. You can select or clear eight individual blocks
in a group at a time, and individual blocks within the group are selected or cleared by using the camera buttons on
the remote control. Pressing the
menu screen. Each item in the menu has the following functions;
button on the remote control or clicking the right mouse button displays the
Select/Select All – Activates highlighted blocks or all blocks to detect motion.
Clear/Clear All – Deactivates highlighted blocks so that they will not detect motion.
Reverse/Reverse All – Activates inactive highlighted blocks or all inactive blocks and deactivates active highlighted blocks
or all active blocks.
OK – Accepts changes and closes Zone setup.
Cancel – Exits Zone setup without saving changes.
NOTE: You can select the block groups to be selected or cleared by using the mous e. Pla ce the mouse pointer
where you want to start the line. Hold down the left mouse button and drag the pointer to where you want to
end of the line. Release the mouse button and a group of blocks appears along the line you drew. You can
draw lines around shapes by repeating this process.
y Min. Blocks: Set the minimum number of detection blocks that must be activated to trigger a motion alarm for
Daytime and Nighttime independently.
y Alarm-Out…: Select the alarm-out signals (Alarm-Out and Beep) to be associated with the camera. The DVR will
alert you of the event by activating an external alarm or internal buzzer if motion is detected on the selected camera.
y Notify…: Select Mail if you want to send an e-mail to the address set during NETWORK – Mail setup when the DVR
detects motion on the selected camera.
NOTE: For the Notify action to work, the Mail should be enabled in the NETWORK – Mail setup.
y Motion Ignoring Interval: Set the motion ignoring dwell time. You can control excessive event logging and remote
notification of motion detected after the motion dwell time by adjusting the motion ignoring dwell intervals. The DVR
will not log and notify motion events occurred during the preset interval range. The recording for motion events will
not be affected by the Motion Ignoring function.
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y Daytime Setup…: Select the button and set the Daytime range. The DVR will consider the r emaining time range
as the nighttime.
Alarm-In Event Settings (EVENT ¼ Alarm-In Tab)
y No.: Selecting the box toggles each alarm input On and Off.
y Type: Set each alarm input as NO (Normally open) or NC (Normally closed).
y Alarm-Out…: Select the alarm-out signals (Alarm-Out and Beep) to be associated with the alarm input. The DVR
will alert you of the event by activating an external alarm or internal buzzer when an input is detected on the selected
alarm input.
y Notify…: Select Mail if you want to send an e-mail to the address set during NETWORK – Mail setup when the DVR
detects an input on the selected alarm input.
NOTE: For the Notify action to work, the Mail should be enabled in the NETWORK – Mail setup.
DISPLAY SETUP
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