Revo R4CMB-500 User Manual
4 Channel Digital Video Recorder
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WARNING
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.
REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED
SERVICE PERSONNEL.
The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol, within an equilateral triangle, is intended to
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.
The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the
presence of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the literature
accompanying the appliance.
COMPLIANCE NOTICE OF FCC:
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.
WARNING: CHANGES OR MODIFICATIONS NOT EXPRESSLY APPROVED BY THE PARTY RESPONSIBLE FOR
COMPLIANCE COULD VOID THE USER’S AUTHORITY TO OPERATE THE EQUIPMENT.
THIS CLASS OF DIGITAL APPARATUS MEETS ALL REQUIREMENTS OF THE CANADIAN INTERFERENCECAUSING EQUIPMENT REGULATIONS.
The software included in this product contains some Open Sources. You may obtain the complete corresponding source
code from us. See the Open Source Guide on the software CD (OpenSourceGuide\OpenSourceGuide.pdf) or as a printed
document included along with the User's Manual.
The information in this manual is believed to be accurate as of the date of publication. We are not responsible for any
problems resulting from the use thereof. The information contained herein is subject to change without notice. Revisions
or new editions to this publication may be issued to incorporate such changes.
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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 approval
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. Placement 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, and
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.
Do not place this equipment on a closed space. Sufficient amount of
ventilation air is necessary to avoid increase of ambient temperature
which can cause improper operation or the risk of fire.
7. 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.
8. Power Cords
Operator or installer must remove power and TNV connections before
handling the equipment.
9. 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.
10. Overloading
Do not overload wall outlets and extension cords as this can result
in the risk of fire or electric shock.
11. 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.
12. Servicing
Do not attempt to service this equipment yourself. Refer all servicing
to qualified service personnel.
13. Damage requiring Service
Unplug this equipment from the wall outlet and refer servicing to
qualified 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 normally by following the operating
instructions, adjust only those controls that are covered by the
operating instructions as an improper adjustment of other controls
may 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.
14. 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.
15. 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.
16. Field Installation
This installation should be made by a qualified service person and
should conform to all local codes.
17. Correct Batteries
Warning: Risk of explosion if battery is replaced by an incorrect type.
Dispose of used batteries according to the instructions.
18. 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.
This marking shown on the product or its literature, indicates that it should not be disposed with other household 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 they purchased this product, 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 terms and conditions of the purchase contract. This product
should not be mixed with other commercial wastes for disposal.
Important Safeguards
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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Table of Contents
Chapter 1 — Introduction ........................................................................................................... 1
Features ................................................................................................................................. 1
Package Contents .................................................................................................................. 1
Chapter 2 — Installation & Configuration ................................................................................... 3
Rear Panel Connectors .......................................................................................................... 3
Front Panel View .................................................................................................................... 5
Turning on the Power ............................................................................................................. 5
Quick Setup Wizard ............................................................................................................... 6
Advanced Setup ................................................................................................................... 10
System Setup .................................................................................................................. 11
Network Setup ................................................................................................................. 13
Camera Setup.................................................................................................................. 18
Record Setup ................................................................................................................... 18
Event Setup ..................................................................................................................... 21
Display Setup................................................................................................................... 22
Chapter 3 — Operation ............................................................................................................ 24
Live Monitoring ..................................................................................................................... 24
Live Monitoring Menu ...................................................................................................... 24
Mouse Display Menu ....................................................................................................... 25
Recording Video .................................................................................................................. 26
Playing Recorded Video ...................................................................................................... 27
Searching Video ................................................................................................................... 27
Search Menu ................................................................................................................... 28
Search ............................................................................................................................. 28
Go To ............................................................................................................................... 30
Export .............................................................................................................................. 31
REVO Remote ..................................................................................................................... 32
Web Monitoring ............................................................................................................... 33
Web Search ..................................................................................................................... 34
Appendix .................................................................................................................................. 36
Infrared Remote Control (Optional) ..................................................................................... 36
Error Code Notices .............................................................................................................. 37
Map of Screens (Advanced Setup) ...................................................................................... 38
Troubleshooting ................................................................................................................... 38
Specifications ....................................................................................................................... 40
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FEATURES
PACKAGE CONTENTS
Chapter 1 — Introduction
Your color digital video recorder (DVR) provides recording capabilities for four camera inputs. It provides exceptional
picture quality in both live and playback modes, and offers the following features:
4 RJ-12 Input Connectors
Compatible with Color (NTSC) and B&W (CCIR and EIA-170) Video Sources
All-In-One Digital Video Recorder with 10.1" LCD Display Panel
Records up to 120 NTSC Images per Second
Continuous Recording in Disk Recycle Mode
Records while Playing Back and Transmitting to Remote Site
User-friendly Graphical User Interface (GUI) Menu System
Multiple Recording Modes (Time-lapse, Pre-event, Event)
Multiple Search Engines (Date/Time, Event, Record Table)
Two-way Audio Communication
4-Channel Audio Recording and 1-Channel Audio Playback
Built-In Speaker
2 USB 2.0 Ports
USB Mouse
Live or Recorded Video Access via Ethernet
Self-diagnostics with Automatic Notification including Hard Disk Drive S.M.A.R.T. Protocol
Infrared Remote Control (Optional)
The package contains the following:
Digital Video Recorder
Power Adaptor and Power Cord
REVO Remote Pro Software CD and User’s Manual (This document)
USB Mouse
Typical DVR installation
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REAR PANEL CONNECTORS
Built-In Speaker
Stand Handle
Factory Reset Switch
USB Port
VESA Mounting Holes
Power Cord Connector
Video Out
Video/Audio In
Network Port
CAUTION: Wall mounting should follow the manufacturer's instructions, and should use a
mounting kit approved by the manufacturer.
Chapter 2 — Installation & Configuration
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.
Built-In Speaker
The built-in speaker sounds the DVR’s audio outputs.
Stand Handle
The stand handle will be used to adjust the angle of the stand. Loosen the handle first and then change the angle, and
tighten the handle again.
VESA Mounting Holes
The system is 75x75mm VESA compatible for wall mounting.
Factory Reset Switch
This switch will only be used on the rare occasions that you want to return all the settings to the original factory settings.
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CAUTION: When using the Factory Reset, you will lose any settings you have saved.
Connect the 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 for backup or system upgrades.
Connect the connector of the adaptor to the DVR, and connect the AC power cord to the adaptor and then
to the wall outlet.
WARNING: ROUTE POWER CORDS SO THAT THEY ARE NOT A TRIPPING HAZARD.
MAKE 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.
CAUTION: Ensure the DVR is not near any heat source that could cause overheating.
CAUTION: The DVR does not have an internal fan so leave a clearance of at least 6 inches near
ventilation hole areas on each side panel of the unit for proper ventilation.
If you prefer to use a standard CCTV monitor, connect it to the Video Out connector using the RCA jack.
Connect the RJ-12 cables from the observation cameras to the modular RJ-12 connectors.
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.
To reset the unit, you will need a straightened paperclip:
Turn the DVR off. Poke the straightened paperclip in the unlabeled hole under of the USB, and turn the DVR
on. Hold the switch until the DVR turns on and the live monitoring screen appears. Release the reset switch.
All of the DVR’s settings are now at the original settings it had when it left the factory.
USB Port
Power Cord Connector
Video Out
NOTE: The DVR supports simultaneous operation of a CCTV and a LCD (Built-in) monitor.
Video/Audio Input
Network Port
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FRONT PANEL VIEW
LCD Panel
LED
Infrared Sensor
TURNING ON THE POWER
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
Advanced Setup section of this chapter.
LCD Panel
The LCD panel displays live or recorded video on the screen.
LED
The red LED is lit when the unit is On.
The orange and red LED flickers alternately when the DVR is recording or searching video on the hard disk drive.
The red LED flickers while in the screen saving mode.
Infrared Sensor
The infrared sensor on the DVR receives the remote control’s signal.
NOTE: Make certain that nothing blocks the infrared sensor, or the remote control will not function properly.
NOTE: When you use wireless communication devices (such as Wi-Fi or Bluetooth) near the DVR, the remote
control might not function properly.
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, the DVR will begin displaying live video on the attached monitor
and playing live audio through the built-in speaker.
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Mouse
Remote Control (Optional)
To enter the setup
screen…
In the Live Monitoring mode, move the
mouse pointer to the top of the screen to
display hidden menu icons. Click the
(Setup) icon with the left button.
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.
To select items…
Click the desired item with the left button.
Move to the desired item by pressing the
arrow buttons ( ) and select it by
pressing the button.
To change values…
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 and press the Up and
Down arrow buttons ( ) to increase or
decrease the values and then press the
button to complete the entry.
To enter characters…
Select the desired item with the left button
to displays a virtual keyboard. Click the
desired character with the left button.
Select the desired item and press the
button to displays a virtual keyboard. Move
to the desired character by pressing the arrow
buttons, and press the button.
Use the arrow buttons on the remote control to highlight the character you want in
the name or title and press the button. That character appears in the title bar and
the cursor moves to the next position. Selecting toggles between the upper and
lower case keyboards, backspaces, and deletes entered characters. You can
use up to 31 characters including spaces in your title.
QUICK SETUP WIZARD
Select the Next button to start the Quick Setup Wizard.
NOTE: Selecting the Cancel button throughout the screens
exits the Quick Setup Wizard without saving your changes
and return to the Live Monitoring mode.
Before using your DVR for the first time, you will want to establish the initial settings. The following describes how
to use the mouse and remote control in the setup screen. Take a minute to review the descriptions.
NOTE: For simplicity, most of the operation explanations in this manual are based on using the Remote Control.
While setting up the DVR, there will be many opportunities to enter names and titles. When making these entries, a
Virtual Keyboard will appear.
When you turn the system on for the first time, the Quick Setup Wizard will run. The Quick Setup Wizard guides you
through configuring the system for basic operation. The wizard also can be accessed by selecting Quick Setup in the
Main Setup screen. Refer to the following Advanced Setup section.
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Date/Time Setup
Date: Set the system date and select the date format.
Time: Set the system time and select the time format.
Time Zone: Select your time zone.
Use 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
Select the desired recording mode from:
– Motion Event Record (Recommended)
– Continuous & Motion Event Record
– Continuous Record
NOTE: You should understand each recording mode
before setting the DVR‘s recording method.
Record Video Quality Setup
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.
NOTE: The recording resolution will be set to Very High
when selecting High Video Quality Priority Profile, High
when selecting Standard Recording Profile, and Standard
when selecting Longer Recording Time Priority Profile.
HVQPP*
SRP*
LRTPP*
Motion Event Record
Very High / 30 ips
High / 5 ips
Standard / 2.5 ips
Continuous &
Motion Event Record
Very High / 30 ips (Time)
Very High / 30 ips (Post-Event)
High / 5 ips (Time)
Very High / 30 ips (Post-Event)
Standard / 2.5 ips (Time)
High / 5 ips (Post-Event)
Continuous Record
Very High / 30 ips
High / 5 ips (Time)
Standard / 2.5 ips
NOTE: The recording quality and recording speed of each camera channel will be set as shown below according
to the Record Method and Record Video Quality you set.
* Record Video Quality: HVQPP (High Video Quality Priority Profile), SRP (High Video Quality Priority Profile), LRTPP (Longer Recording
Time Priority Profile)
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Select the Finish button to finish the Quick Setup Wizard and
start the Network Setup.
Select the Next button to start the Network Setup Wizard.
NOTE: The Network wizard also can be accessed by
selecting Network Setup in the Main Setup screen. Refer
to the following Advanced Setup section.
Internet Connection
Select whether or not your DVR is connected to the Internet.
LAN Setup
Select between Auto Configuration and Manual Configuration
for network configuration, and then select the Test button to
test the network configuration you selected.
NOTE: Selecting Auto Configuration allows the DVR to
automatically obtain LAN parameters (IP address, Gateway,
Subnet Mask and DNS Server address). Selecting Manual
Configuration allows you to set up LAN parameters manually.
NOTE: The network configuration you set should be tested
by selecting Test, otherwise the Next button will cannot
be selected, and you cannot move to the next step.
Use DSL/PPPoE Setup: Selecting the box allows you to
set up the DSL network. Entering the ID and password for
DSL connection is required.
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