Sanyo DSR - 300 User Manual

PRECAUTION

CAUTION

RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK

DO NOT OPEN

CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT

REMOVE COVER (OR BACK). NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.

WARNING: To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not expose this appliance to rain or moisture.

CAUTION: Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the manufacturer may void the user’s authority to operate this equipment.

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 to persons.

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 product.

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generated, 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 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:

z Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. z Increase the separation between the equipment and

receiver.

z Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit

different from that to which the receiver is connected.

z Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV

technician for help.

For the customers in Canada

This class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.

CAUTION

Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced. Replace only with the same or equivalent type recommended by the manufacturer. Discard used batteries according to the manufacture’s instructions.

Declaration of Conformity

Model Number : DSR-300 Trade Name : SANYO Responsible party : SANYO FISHER COMPANY Address : 21605 Plummer Street,

Chatsworth, California 91311 Telephone No. : (818) 998-7322 z 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.

Location

For safe operation and satisfactory performance of your unit, keep the following in mind when selecting a place for its installation: z Shield it from direct sunlight and keep it away from

sources of intense heat.

z Avoid dusty or humid places. z Avoid places with insufficient ventilation for proper heat

dissipation. Do not block the ventilation holes at the top and bottom of the unit. Do not place the unit on a carpet because this will block the ventilation holes.

z Install the unit in a horizontal position only. z Avoid locations subject to strong vibrations. z Avoid moving the unit between cold and hot locations. z Do not place the unit directly on top of a monitor TV, as

this may cause playback or recording problems.

Avoiding Electrical Shock and Fire

z Do not handle the power cord with wet hands. z Do not pull on the power cord when disconnecting it

from an AC wall outlet. Grasp it by the plug.

z If any liquid is spilled on the unit, unplug the power cord

immediately and have the unit inspected at a factoryauthorised service center.

z Do not place anything directly on top of this unit.

SERVICE

This unit is a precision instruments and if treated with care, will provide years of satisfactory performance. However, in the event of a problem, the owner is advised not to attempt to make repairs or open the cabinet. Servicing should always be referred to your dealer or Sanyo Authorized Service Centre.

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INTRODUCTION

Main features

 This digital video recorder can be used to

store images recorded by monitoring cameras onto a removable HDD.

 Supports removable HDDs

This feature allows you to remove and store HDDs containing important recordings.

 Complete range of recording/playback

functions

z You can play back and record images at the same

time.

z Using timer recording, it is possible to make

recordings at different times each day.

z You can record and play back audio. z Pre-alarm recording allows you to record images

from up to 15 minutes ahead of an alarm.

z Using the integrated motion-detector function, you

can trigger alarm recording in response to the detection of motion.

z Both field recording and frame recording are

supported for image acquisition.

 Search function - lets you instantly display the

desired image. (JP. 29)

z Searching in order of alarm occurrence z Searching by thumbnail using alarm search z Searching of the archive area z Searching by date/time z Searching for intruder motion using motion detection

 The security lock function lets you restrict

users for data and equipment management. (JP. 72)

 Expandable, can be connected to a PC

z Support for CompactFlash cards allows recorded

images to be copied.

z Images can be recorded to the hard disk and played

back from the multiplexer.

z When the separately sold VZU-COM300 interface

board is installed, network control is enabled and it will be possible to monitor the unit’s images, to perform playback and search, and to make menu settings from a remote location. In addition, PC control can be performed using an RS-232C cable, and a system controller (sold separately) can be connected via RS-485.

z Remote control is possible with the wired remote

control unit (sold separately). (JP. 16)

Accessories

Check that you have all the parts below.

Power cord AC adapter

* Do not use the AC adapter with other equipment.

Ferrite core (2)

1 pc.: For the DVR power cord

(accessory)

1 pc.: For the LAN connection

cable (packaged together with the option RS-485/ 232C/LAN interface board)

Power cord tie

Instructions CD-ROM

Removable HDD tray

Tray release keys (2) HDD fastening screws (4)

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INTRODUCTION

Symbols used in this manual

Information describing operation methods or how to get the most out of functions.

Information describing the correct use of the digital video recorder.

(→P. xx) indicates the page to be referred to.

z This manual and software are copyrighted by Sanyo

Electric Co., Ltd.

z Brand and product names used in this manual are the

trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective companies.

z Except for personal use, copyright law prohibits the use

of recorded copyrighted images without the permission of the copyright holder.

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CONTENTS

INTRODUCTION

1 BEFORE USE .................................................8

Notes on handling removable HDDs ...............8

Conditions to avoid .........................................8

The hard disk and cooling fan are expendable

items ...............................................................8

Installation conditions ......................................8

For important recordings .................................8

Hard disk protection ........................................9

Care ................................................................9

During extended disuse ..................................9

Backup battery ................................................9

MENU button ..................................................9

AC adapter ......................................................9

OPERATION

1 PREPARING FOR USE ...............................19

Operation display area ..................................19

Changing the position of the operation

display area ...................................................20

Built-in hard disk ...........................................20

Selecting the recording method ....................20

2 REPLACING A REMOVABLE HDD ............ 10

Replacement ................................................ 10

Removal ....................................................... 11

3 NAMES AND FUNCTIONS OF PARTS ...... 13

4 INSTALLATION AND CONNECTIONS ...... 16

Basic connections ........................................ 16

Connecting a remote control circuit .............. 16

Connecting cables to the control and alarm

terminals ....................................................... 16

Connecting a multiplexer .............................. 17

Making analog series connections ............... 17

Connecting the power cord .......................... 18

SEARCHING FOR RECORDED IMAGES

ALARM SEARCH ......................................... 30

ALARM THUMBNAIL SEARCH ................... 31

TIME/DATE SEARCH .................................. 31

ARCHIVE AREA SEARCH .......................... 33

MOTION DETECTION SEARCH ................. 33

.... 29

INTRODUCTION OPERATION SETTINGS INTERFACE

SPECIFICATIONS

2 SETTING THE LANGUAGE/CLOCK ...........21

To change the language ...............................21

Setting the time .............................................22

3 NORMAL RECORDING/TIMER

RECORDING ................................................23

Normal recording ..........................................23

Timer recording .............................................23

ALARM AND PRE-ALARM RECORDING

Alarm recording .............................................24

Pre-alarm recording ......................................25

5 NORMAL RECORDING/TIMER

RECORDING PLAYBACK ...........................26

Playback .......................................................26

Fast-forward playback/fast-rewind

playback ........................................................26

Viewing still images .......................................27

Frame advance (forward/reverse) .................27

Playback with a channel specified

for the camera image ....................................28

Switching between frame and field

playback ........................................................28

......24

7 SAVING & COPYING RECORDED

IMAGES ....................................................... 36

Copying an image to the hard disk’s archive

area .............................................................. 36

Copying an archive area image to a

CompactFlash card or Microdrive ................ 38

Recording area in CompactFlash cards ....... 39

8 SAVING MENU SETTINGS.......................... 40

Saving on a CompactFlash card .................. 40

Loading settings from a CompactFlash card

.. 40

NETWORK

CONTROL

NETWORK

SETTINGS

NETWORK

OPERATION

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SETTINGS

MENU CONFIGURATION AND

OPERATIONS ..............................................42

Displaying menu screens and setting

screens .........................................................42

To restore menu setting items to their

default values ................................................43

Overview of <MAIN MENU 1> sub-menus Overview of <MAIN MENU 2> sub-menus

Table of recording rate and times .................46

SETTINGS <MAIN MENU 1>

1 LANGUAGE/CLOCK SET ............................49

<DAYLIGHT SAVING> settings ....................49

<EXT. CLOCK SET> settings .......................50

2 VIDEO INPUT SET .......................................52

Settings for multiplexer connection ...............52

3 RECORDING AREA SET .............................53

Displaying the recording area .......................53

Changing recording areas .............................54

Setting overwrite permission .........................55

4 RECORDING CONDITIONS SET ................56

Setting series recording ................................56

Setting normal recording area overwriting and remaining capacity on the operation

display area....................................................57

Setting AUTO DELETE .................................58

.......43

.......44

SETTINGS <MAIN MENU 2>

1 DISPLAY/VIDEO LOSS SET ....................... 68

setting items ................................................. 68

Settings ........................................................ 68

2 RS-232C/RS-485 SET

(when optional interface board is installed)

Settings for RS-232C and RS-485 ............... 69

3 BUZZER SET ............................................... 71

<BUZZER SET> screen setting items .......... 71

Settings ........................................................ 71

4 SECURITY LOCK SET ................................ 72

Password setting example ........................... 72

<SECURITY LOCK SET> screen setting

items ............................................................. 72

Setting passwords ........................................ 73

Setting the user password ............................ 74

Setting the authorization for recording and

playback operations ..................................... 74

Setting the security lock ............................... 75

5 NETWORK SET

(when optional interface board is installed)

Making network connections ........................ 76

Making network settings ............................... 77

Password setting .......................................... 78

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5 NORMAL REC MODE SET ..........................59

6 TIMER SET ...................................................60

Timer setting items ........................................60

Making timer reservations every day at the

same time with the same image quality ........60

To cancel all set timer reservations ..............61

Timer reservations spanning more than

24 hours ........................................................62

7 HOLIDAY SET ..............................................63

8 ALARM REC MODE SET .............................64

Setting alarm recording .................................64

Setting pre-alarm recording ..........................66

Setting the alarm trigger ................................66

Setting the motion sensor .............................67

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6 HDD SET ..................................................... 79

Initializing the hard disk ................................ 79

7 POWER FAILURE/USED TIME .................. 80

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INTERFACE SPECIFICATIONS

1 INTERFACE SPECIFICATIONS

(when optional interface board is installed)

RS-232C .......................................................81

RS-485 ..........................................................81

Setting the RS-485 termination switch ..........82

Commands ....................................................83

Commands (RS-485 only) ............................86

.....81

NETWORK CONTROL

1 NETWORK CONTROL FUNCTION

(when optional interface board is installed)

Operations possible with PC control .............91

Network settings ...........................................91

2 PREPARING FOR NETWORK CONTROL

(when optional interface board is installed)

Controlling from a PC ....................................93

Controlling from the unit ................................95

Messages displayed when connected ..........95

.....91

.....93

3 OPERATION PANEL FUNCTIONS AND

RESTRICTIONS (when optional interface board is installed)

INTRODUCTION OPERATION SETTINGS INTERFACE

.... 96

SPECIFICATIONS

NETWORK SETTINGS

1 SETTINGS

(when optional interface board is installed)

Making menu selection .................................97

Menu structure ..............................................98

.....97

2 MENU-SPECIFIC SETTINGS

(when optional interface board is installed)

1. CLOCK SET ........................................... 99

2. DAYLIGHT SAVING/EXT. CLOCK SET

................................................................. 99

3. VIDEO INPUT SET ............................... 100

4. RECORDING AREA SET ..................... 101

5. RECORDING CONDITIONS SET ........ 102

6. NORMAL REC MODE SET .................. 103

7. TIMER SET .......................................... 104

8. HOLIDAY SET ...................................... 105

9. ALARM REC MODE SET ..................... 105

10. DISPLAY SET ...................................... 108

11. RS-232C/RS-485 SET .......................... 109

12. BUZZER SET ....................................... 109

13. NETWORK SET ................................... 110

14. HDD SET .............................................. 111

15. POWER FAILURE/USED TIME ........... 111

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NETWORK

CONTROL

NETWORK

SETTINGS

NETWORK

OPERATION

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NETWORK OPERATION

1 RECORDING IMAGES

(when optional interface board is installed)

Normal recording ........................................112

Timer recording ...........................................112

Alarm recording ...........................................112

Pre-alarm recording ....................................112

2 WATCHING IMAGES

(when optional interface board is installed)

Watching live images during playback.........113

Playing back recorded images ....................113

Specifying the channel (camera number)

Performing operations in play mode ...........114

Adjusting the image and audio.....................115

Screen display items ...................................115

Settings for downloading live images

to a PC ........................................................116

3 SEARCH MODE

(when optional interface board is installed)

Basic operation ...........................................118

Search menu ...............................................118

......114

.....112

.....113

.....118

4 OPERATIONS IN SEARCH MODES

(when optional interface board is installed)

1. ALARM SEARCH ................................... 119

2. ALARM THUMBNAIL SEARCH ............. 119

3. TIME/DATE SEARCH ............................ 120

4. ARCHIVE AREA SEARCH .................... 120

5. MOTION DETECTION SEARCH ........... 121

5 SAVING RECORDED IMAGES

(when optional interface board is installed)

Copying to the archive area ....................... 122

Downloading to a PC ................................. 123

* Image viewer screen................................. 124

6 DVR VIEWER

(when optional interface board is installed)

Operating environment ............................... 125

Installing the DVR Viewer .......................... 125

Opening and closing DVR Viewer .............. 126

Menu structure ........................................... 126

Opening files .............................................. 127

Viewing images .......................................... 128

Printing images .......................................... 130

Saving images ............................................ 131

..... 119

..... 122

..... 125

SPECIFICATIONS

Specifications ..............................................132

Dimensions .................................................133

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1 BEFORE USE

Notes on handling removable HDDs

This unit uses removable hard disk drives (HDD). Be sure to observe the following points carefully when operating, setting-up and servicing the unit.

 Do not subject the unit to shocks or vibration.

If the unit is subjected to shocks or vibration, it may damage the HDD or cause corruption of the data stored in the HDD. z Do not move the unit while the power is turned on.

Always be sure to turn off the power before removing the unit from or placing it onto the rack.

z When transporting the unit, pack it securely using the

specified packing materials. In addition, use a method of transportation that minimizes vibration.

z When placing the unit down on a surface such as a

floor, attach the specified feet to the base of the unit and place it down gently.

 Do not move the unit for 30 seconds after

turning off the power.

After the power is turned off, the disk inside the HDD will continue to spin for a brief period due to inertia, and the heads will be in an unstable state. During this time, the unit is even more susceptible to shocks and vibration than when power is being supplied. Make sure that the unit is not subjected to even gentle vibration for at least 30 seconds after turning off the power.

 Do not operate the unit when condensation

has formed.

If the unit is operated when condensation has formed, it may cause operating problems. If sudden changes in the ambient temperature occur, wait for the temperature to stablize before operating the unit.

 Notes when replacing the HDD

Be sure to follow the correct replacement procedure when replacing the HDD. z HDDs that have been removed from their packing may

not operate correctly if they are subjected to any shocks and vibration. It is recommended that you place HDD onto a soft, level surface with the printed circuit board facing upward after unpacking it.

z Be careful not to subject the HDD to shocks or vibration

when removing and tightening screws as part of the HDD replacement procedure. Make sure that all screws are tightened securely so that they will not become loose. The HDD is sensitive to static electricity, so you should take proper precautions to prevent static electricity buildup.

 Handling the HDD unit by itself

If transporting or storing the HDD unit by itself, always be sure to pack it in the specified packing first. In addition, use a method of transportation that minimizes the vibration.

If the HDD becomes damaged, handle the unit and the damaged HDD that has been removed in order for it to be replaced carefully to prevent the problem from being aggravated until as the nature of the problem can be checked and analyzed.

Conditions to avoid

z The hard disk is sensitive to dust, vibrations and

shocks, and should also not be used near magnetic objects. To prevent loss of recorded data, observe the following precautions:

z Do not subject the digital video recorder to shocks. z Do not use the digital video recorder on a vibrating or

unstable surface.

z Do not disconnect the power plug from the wall outlet

during recording or playback.

z Do not use the digital video recorder in areas of

extreme temperature changes (10ºC or more per hour).

z Condensation may occur if the digital video recorder is

moved to an area of extremely different temperature or high humidity. If the digital video recorder is used with condensation inside it, operating problems may occur.

z Do not install the digital video recorder in areas of

constant vibration such as motor vehicles or trains.

The hard disk and cooling fan are expendable items

Under use in an ambient temperature of 25ºC, the hard disk should generally be replaced after 2 years, and the cooling fan after 3 years. These figures are intended as guidelines only, and are not guarantees of part performance. The CHANGE DISK indicator flashes if a problem occurs in the hard disk or fan. (JP. 18)

Installation conditions

The digital video recorder has ventilation holes on its left, rear and bottom panels. Make sure these holes are not blocked after installation. Do not use the unit in an area of poor ventilation such as a bookshelf or box. When installing the unit in a rack, ensure a gap of at least 5 cm at the top and bottom.

For important recordings

z Always make a test recording beforehand to check that

the digital video recorder’s playback is normal.

z Note that no compensation will be provided for losses

due to recording or playback problems arising from problems with the digital video recorder or its connected devices during operation.

z To be prepared for malfunctions or accidents, back up

important recordings periodically.

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BEFORE USE1

Hard disk protection

The hard disk is checked automatically at power ON. If a hard disk problem is found, the CHANGE DISK indicator flashes. To initialize the disk or save images stored on the disk, contact a Sanyo service centre.

Care

z To clean the digital video recorder, unplug the power

plug from the wall outlet and wipe the unit lightly with a soft cloth.

z To remove heavy grime, wipe the digital video recorder

with a well-wrung cloth soaked in a solution of water and neutral detergent, and then wipe it with a dry cloth.

z Do not clean the unit with benzene or paint thinner.

Doing so may break down the finish or strip the paint.

z When using a chemical cloth, be sure to follow the

precautions provided with it.

z Do not spray insecticide or other volatile chemicals on

the cabinet. Do not allow rubber or vinyl products to come into contact with the digital video recorder for extended periods. Doing so may break down the finish or strip the paint.

During extended disuse

Extended disuse may cause problems in functions, so turn the power on and operate the unit occasionally during such periods.

Backup battery

The digital video recorder comes with a built-in lithium battery. When the digital video recorder has been connected to a wall outlet for at least 48 hours and the date and time have been set, the clock function will continue to operate for up to 30 days after the power plug is disconnected. When disposing of the digital video recorder, contact a Sanyo service centre for information on how to dispose of the lithium battery.

MENU button

The [MENU] button is disabled when the unit is connected to a PC. When the [MENU] button is operative, operations from the PC are disabled.

AC adapter

Do not use the AC adapter with other equipment.

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2 REPLACING A REMOVABLE HDD

A separately-sold hard disk tray (VA-DT300) can be installed to facilitate easier storage and replacement.

z When replacing with a HDD used in a DSR-300;

Of the menu settings, only the recording area settings and the overwrite on/off setting are used for the HDD.

z When replacing with a HDD used in a DVR other

than a DSR-300;

It is treated as a new HDD. The recorded contents will be initialized.

z About the HDD;

Install an HDD provided by Sanyo. If an HDD supplied by a company other than Sanyo is used, Sanyo cannot be responsible for failures in performance or operation.

Replacement

z Always set the HDD as the master.

The recorder will not operate if slave or cable select is set.

z In cases where the HDD is not set as the master, or for

whatever reason, it is not recognized by the unit, remove the power plug from the wall outlet, wait for approximately 30 seconds, and then remove the HDD.

2 Assemble and tighten the 4 screws.

* Screw tightening torque: 0.5 to 0.6 N•m

Use a non-slip torque screwdriver.

z When tightening the screws, ensure that both screws

on the same side are tightened first. Tightening diagonally may result in the HDD being strained.

z Only the supplied screws should be used. (Inch-system

screws are used for assembly; accordingly, the use of other screws may result in the HDD or screw threads being damaged.)

3 Replace the cover.

Slide the cover over the case until the clasp locks into place.

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Connect the removable HDD’s connector and place the HDD inside the tray.

Remove the brown antistatic sheet inside the tray.

z Assemble the two sockets in such a way that the red

wires are positioned within them.

Red wires

Clasp

4 Place the removable HDD tray inside the

unit.

Push in the HDD tray as far as it will go.

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REPLACING A REMOVABLE HDD2

5 Insert the tray release key, turn it in the

direction of the arrow, and then press the [CHANGE DISK] button.

The HDD indicator will light up and the CHANGE DISK indicator will switch from green to red.

CHANGE DISK indicator

z Whenever the unit is to be transported, ensure that the

HDD tray is removed from the unit and packaged separately

z Correct operation cannot be guaranteed with HDDs not

recorded to using a DSR-300. If you want to use a HDD that has been recorded on by a different DVR, be sure to initialize it before use.

z Even if the tray to which the HDD has been attached is

connected directly to a PC, the playback of images will not be possible.

z If you cannot turn the tray release key when installing

the HDD tray, the HDD tray may have shifted. Reposition the HDD tray properly.

Removal

1 With the power turned on, press and

hold the [CHANGE DISK] button for at least 2 seconds.

The CHANGE DISK indicator changes from red to flashing green, then lights steadily after 10 seconds. A buzzer sounds intermittently in time with the indicator’s flashing. The HDD indicator turns off.

[CHANGE DISK] button

HDD indicator

2 When the CHANGE DISK indicator

lights in green and the HDD indicator turns off, insert the tray release key and turn it in the direction of the arrow.

This action will cause the HDD tray lock to be released.

CHANGE DISK indicator

An alarm will be sounded if the tray release key is turned when the CHANGE DISK indicator is lit in red or before the HDD indicator has turned off. Do not remove the HDD tray while such an alarm is sounding. Failure to observe this precaution can result in data being damaged.

z Do not forcibly pull out the HDD tray when the tray

release key is ON as this will result in the tray being damaged.

z If you cannot turn the tray release key when installing

the HDD tray, the HDD tray may have shifted. Reposition the HDD tray properly.

z Because data might be damaged, a warning tone will

sound if the tray release key is turned without pressing the [CHANGE DISK] button while the power is on. If the HDD is removed without using the [CHANGE DISK]

button, there is a danger that recorded data may be lost.

z The [CHANGE DISK] button is disabled during

recording or timer recording stanby.

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REPLACING A REMOVABLE HDD2

3 Pull the HDD tray out using the handle.

Pulling the handle causes the HDD tray lock to be released.

4 Pull the clasp, release the lock, and

remove the cover.

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5 Remove the 4 screws, take the

removable HDD out of the tray, and release the connector.

z Whenever the unit is to be transported, ensure that the

HDD tray is removed from the unit and packaged separately.

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3 NAMES AND FUNCTIONS OF PARTS

Front panel

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1. [STILL] button

Pauses the screen image when pressed during playback. Pressing the button again restarts playback.

2. [PLAY/STOP] button and indicator

Plays back the normal image (indicator lights). When pressed during playback, stops playback.

3. [REC/STOP] button and indicator

Starts normal recording. Indicator lights during recording. During recording, pressing the button for at least 2 seconds stops recording and turns off the indicator.

4. [COPY] button (JP. 36)

Copies images to the hard disk’s archive area, to a CompactFlash card, or to a Microdrive.

5. Removable HDD tray

6. HDD indicator

Lights up to indicate that data transfer between the unit and HDD is enabled.

7. Tray release key

Turns power supply to the HDD ON and OFF. When the key is turned clockwise, the HDD indicator will light up indicating the ON condition. When OFF, the tray can be removed. See caution for the key operation. (JP. 11)

8. HDD access indicator

Lights up to indicate the reading or writing of data.

9. [CHANGE DISK] button and indicator (JP. 18)

The red indicator lights when the power is turned ON. When this button is held down for 2 seconds, the green indicator flashes then lights, and the HDD can be removed. If an HDD or fan error occurs, the red indicator flashes.

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11. [ALARM] button (JP. 30)

When the [ ] or [ ] button is pressed during playback, the unit skips to the next earlier or later alarm.

12. [SEARCH] button (

z When the button is pressed while recording or stopped,

the search setting screen is displayed.

z When the button is pressed during the playback of

frame-recorded images, the playback mode is toggled between Frame and Field.

13. [MENU] button

Used to display the menu screens.

[CHANNEL] button (JP. 28)

When a multiplexer capable of decoding channel information (i.e., camera numbers) is connected to the unit, a channel can be specified for single-channel playback using this button.

14. [MENU RESET] button (JP. 43)

Used to initialize the currently displayed sub-menu settings. In addition, this button can also be pressed while the normal screen is displayed to make time adjustments.

15. [REVIEW/CLEAR] button (JP. 26)

When pressed during playback, lets you fast-rewind the image while watching it on-screen. When pressed while the image is still, reverse playback is performed. Also used for menu screen operations.

16. [ ] button

Used to move the cursor in menu screens down. Also used to change setting values. Used for frame advance (reverse) and adjusting the CUE/ REVIEW speed. Also used to set the security lock.

JP. 29)

10. [TIMER] button (JP. 23)

When pressed while recording is stopped, the unit enters timer record standby. When the set time arrives, the digital video recorder starts timer recording.

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NAMES AND FUNCTIONS OF PARTS3

17. [ ] button

Used to move the cursor in menu screens up. Also used to change setting values. Used for frame advance (forward) and adjusting the CUE/ REVIEW speed.

18. [CUE/ENTER] button

When pressed during playback, lets you fast-forward the image while watching it on-screen. When pressed while the image is still, forward playback is performed. Also used for menu screen operations.

19. [EXIT/OSD] button (JP. 20)

z Returns the display to the normal screen when the main

menu, a sub-menu, or a setting screen is displayed.

z If pressed repeatedly during recording or playback, the

operation display can be moved or hidden.

20. TIMER indicator (JP. 23)

The indicator lights when the unit enters timer record standby.

21. FULL indicator (JP. 23)

The indicator begins to flash when the remaining available memory in the hard disk’s normal recording area reaches the setting value. When the recording area becomes full, this indicator turns on and recording will be stopped.

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22. ALARM FULL indicator (JP. 57)

The indicator begins to flash when the remaining available memory in the hard disk’s alarm recording area reaches the setting value. When the recording area becomes full, this indicator turns on and recording will be stopped.

23. ALARM indicator

Flashes when recording an alarm image. Indicator lights during pre-alarm recording.

24. CompactFlash card slot (

Used to insert a CompactFlash card or Microdrive.

JP. 38)

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NAMES AND FUNCTIONS OF PARTS3

Rear panel

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RS232C

RS485

TERMINATE

OFF ON

LAN

DC IN

REMOTE

1. Fan

2. RS-232C terminal (when option board is installed)

3. RS-485 terminal A (when option board is installed)

4. RS-485 terminal B (when option board is installed)

z Do not connect the RS-485 A and RS-485 B connectors

to a phone line.

5. RS-485 termination switch (when option board is installed)

6. LAN terminal (when option board is installed)

7. LAN link indicator (when option board is installed)

8. Power cord holder

Secure the power cord to the holder using the cord tie (accessory) as shown in the illustration.

Power cord tie

9. AC power socket (AC IN)

10. Wired remote control terminal

11. AUDIO IN terminal

12. AUDIO OUT terminal

13. VIDEO IN terminal

14. VIDEO LOOP OUT terminal

AUDIO

OUTIN

NON-REC

ALARM

RESET

OUT OUT OUT OUT OUTOUT FULL FULLCOM COM COMIN IN

COM IN

11 13 1412 15 16

VIDEO

LOOP OUT

CLOCK

WARNING ALARM SERIES

OUT

ALL

RESET

15. VIDEO OUT terminal

16. Control and alarm terminals

NON-REC

ALARM

RESET

COM IN

OUT OUT OUT OUT OUTOUT FULL FULLCOM COM COMIN IN

Pin Signal

COM Ground

ALARM IN Alarm input

ALARM RESET IN Alarm reset input

ALARM OUT Alarm output

NON REC OUT Non rec out terminal

COM Ground

CLOCK IN Clock adjust input

CLOCK OUT Clock adjust output

WARNING OUT Warning out terminal

DISK FULL OUT HDD space warning output

ALARM FULL OUT

COM Ground

SERIES IN

SERIES OUT

SWITCH OUT Switch output

COM Ground

CLOCK

WARNING ALARM SERIES

Alarm-recording area space warning output

Input terminal used when recording with multiple digital video recorders connected.

Output terminal used when recording with multiple digital video recorders connected.

17. ALL RESET switch

Resets the recorder’s microcomputer. Menu settings are not reset. Resets the clock and backup mode setting.

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4 INSTALLATION AND CONNECTIONS

This section describes how to connect the digital video recorder to the CCTV camera and other devices. Be sure to read the instruction manuals for each connected device. Improper connections can cause smoke or malfunctions.

Basic connections

The connections for the camera, TV monitor, system controller, multiplexer, microphone, and PC are shown below.

Multiplexer (sold separately) * When controlling the multiplexer from a system controller

CCTV camera (sold separately)

Microphone (sold separately)

Amp (sold separately)

RS232C

DC IN

REMOTE

AUDIO

OUTIN

ALARM NON-REC

RS485

CLOCK

RS485

TERMINATE

OFF ON

VIDEO

LOOP OUT

WARNING ALARM SERIES

System controller (sold separately)

Switching HUB

Video input terminal

To audio input

LAN

terminal * Wrap the ferrite core once

around the LAN connection

OUT

ALL

RESET

cable before attaching the cable. (Packaged together with the option RS-485/

232C/LAN interface board.)

INTRODUCTION

COM IN

Connecting a remote control circuit

The connections for a remote control circuit are shown below. Making the connections shown below lets you operate the digital video recorder by remote control. z Connect the cable of the wired remote control (VA-

RMN01, sold separately) to the wired remote control terminal. The DSR-300 will function as follows in response to VARMN01 key operations.

VA-RMN01

VA-RMN01 key DVR operation

REC REC MENU MENU

↓ SHIFT/SHIFT → TIMER/SEARCH ↓ REC/PLAY SPEED ↑↓ / ↑

RESET

OUT OUT OUT OUT OUTOUT FULL FULLCOM COM COMIN IN

VA-RMN01 key DVR operation REW/REVIEW REW/REVIEW PLAY PLAY FF/CUE FF/CUE REVERSE EXIT/OSD STOP STOP PAUSE/STILL PAUSE/STILL

Connecting cables to the control and alarm terminals

(1) Insert the cable while pushing in the lock pin using a

flat-blade screwdriver.

(2) Remove the screwdriver to secure the cable in place.

Cable

Flat-blade screwdriver

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INSTALLATION AND CONNECTIONS4

Connecting a multiplexer

Monitor (sold separately)

RS232C

RS485

TERMINATE

OFF ON

LAN

Analog input

Analog output

Multiplexer (sold separately)

Alarm output terminal

Ground (C)

Switch input terminal

Making analog series connections

Monitor (sold separately) Monitor (sold separately)

CCTV camera (sold separately)

DC IN

REMOTE

AUDIO

OUTIN

ALARM NON-REC

COM IN

RESET

OUT OUT OUT OUT OUTOUT FULL FULLCOM COM COMIN IN

VIDEO

LOOP OUT

CLOCK

WARNING ALARM SERIES

Alarm input terminal

Switch output terminal

OUT

ALL

RESET

RS485

LAN

RS485

OUTIN

ALARM NON-REC

RESET

OUT OUT OUT OUT OUTOUT FULL FULLCOM COM COMIN IN

COM IN

TERMINATE

CLOCK

WARNING ALARM SERIES

OFF ON

LOOP OUT

VIDEO

OUT

ALL

RESET

RS232C

DC IN

REMOTE

To Series out

To Common

Amp (sold separately)

To Series in To Series out

Amp (sold separately)

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REMOTE

RS485

LAN

RS485

AUDIO

OUTIN

ALARM NON-REC

RESET

OUT OUT OUT OUT OUTOUT FULL FULLCOM COM COMIN IN

COM IN

To Series in

TERMINATE

CLOCK

WARNING ALARM SERIES

OFF ON

LOOP OUT

VIDEO

OUT

ALL

RESET

To Series inTo Series out

and subsequent DVRs

To 3rd

RS232C

DC IN

To Common To Common

INSTALLATION AND CONNECTIONS4

Connecting the power cord

1 When you have finished making all the

other connections, insert the power plug into the wall outlet.

There is no power switch. The display indicators flash, and after a few moments, the monitor screen displays the camera image.

* Attach the supplied ferrite core to the base of the

power cable (coiling not necessary).

z When turning the power ON for the first time

“PLEASE SET THE CLOCK” is displayed on the monitor screen. Follow the procedures on P. 22 to set the clock.

z If the clock is already set

The operation display area is displayed.

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z If the CHANGE DISK indicator is flashing in red

The digital video recorder has a self-check function that indicates problems. If there is a problem at power ON or during operation, the type of problem is indicated by how rapidly the CHANGE DISK indicator flashes. Contact a Sanyo Authorized Service Centre if the CHANGE DISK indicator flashes. 4 flashes per second:

The hard disk is checked automatically at power ON. If a hard disk problem is found, the CHANGE DISK indicator flashes, and the hard disk must be replaced or reformatted. If you need to save images stored on the disk, contact a Sanyo Authorized Service Centre.

1 flash per second:

Fan problem

z If you disconnect the power cable

Do not move the recorder or subject it to vibration for at least 30 seconds after turning OFF the power. The disk in the hard disk drive briefly keeps spinning after power OFF due to inertia, during which time the head is unstable. At this time, the disk is sensitive to shocks or vibrations, so avoid even light shocks.

Operation display area

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1 PREPARING FOR USE

Operation display area

Whenever the power is turned ON, the operation display area will be displayed at the top left of the monitor screen. This area indicates the date and time, the image quality, the recording rate, and other information needed for operation.

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(1) Camera number display (JP. 28)

Displayed when a camera number has been specified for playback. (Only in cases where a multiplexer capable of decoding channel information is connected to the unit.) (JP. 52)

(2) Date display (JP. 22)

Shows the month/day/year.

(3) Operating symbol display

Displays the current operation (such as recording or playback).

: Recording : Fast-forward playback

: Playback : Fast-rewind playback : Reverse playback : Slow playback : Still : Reverse slow playback

z During simultaneous recording and playback, the

(3) (4) (5)

100

(6) (7)

01-01-04 (month-day-year)

display indicates playback ( ).

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(5) Alarm display and alarm count display (JP. 24)

When you set an alarm using the “ALARM REC MODE SET” menu item, the alarm display area displays the following information.

z When alarm recording is set;

“ALARM” is displayed. “ALARM” is flashed during alarm recording.

z When pre-alarm recording is set;

“PRE” is displayed. When an alarm occurs, “PRE” disappears, “ALARM” is displayed, and the number of alarms is shown. The total number is indicated in the alarm display.

z When performing playback from the archive area;

“ARCHIV” is displayed.

(6) Time display (JP. 22)

“00:00:00” is displayed when you turn the power ON for the first time. The digital video recorder uses the date and time to manage recording and playback points.

(7) Image quality display (JP. 59)

Displays the quality of the image that can be recorded on the hard disk. Set to “EN” (Enhanced) in the default settings.

Setting Description

SF Super Fine

FI Fine

EN Enhanced

NO Normal

BA Basic

(8) Recording rate display (JP. 46)

Displays the recording rate that can be recorded on the hard disk. The default setting is 10.00 FPS (for field recording).

z Although operations such as playback, copying, and

data transfer are possible while recording, this unit gives priority to recording and other operations may be delayed as a result. Communication may be cut off in some cases.

(4) Remaining memory in recording area (JP. 57)

Displays the remaining memory as a percentage when overwriting in the normal recording area or the alarm recording area is forbidden. To change the remainingmemory display format, follow the instructions in “4. RECORDING CONDITIONS SET” from the menu.

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PREPARING FOR USE1

Changing the position of the operation display area

[EXIT/OSD] button

[A]

[B]

[C]

OPERATION

[A] Normal recording area

1 Press the [EXIT/OSD] button repeatedly.

Pressing the [EXIT/OSD] button repeatedly lets you move or erase the operation display area.

Example: Normal screen

Operation display area

Built-in hard disk

Hard disk recording area

z When an unused hard disk is installed, the initial

recording area settings (normal recording area 80%, alarm recording area 19%, archive area 1%) are automatically set at recorder power ON.

z When a hard disk with set recording areas is installed,

the set recording areas are used for recording. You can check the recording areas of a set hard disk by selecting “3. RECORDING AREA SET” from the menu.

z When installing a hard disk that was used by another

DVR, check the recording area settings.

[B] Alarm recording area

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[C] Archive area

Recording

mode

Normal recording

Timer recording

Manual

Automatic

During monitoring, recording is performed when the [REC/STOP] button is pressed.

Recording is carried out in accordance with timer settings.

[B] Alarm recording area

Recording

mode

Recording is carried out in accordance with alarm recording settings. Specifically, alarm images

Alarm recording

Pre-alarm recording

Automatic

are recorded in the alarm recording area in response to operation of the switch that has been installed for the alarm input terminal or to detection of an intruder or the like using motion sensors.

Recording is carried out in accordance with pre-alarm settings. Specifically, the same images as recorded normally over a preset time interval are repeatedly overwritten in the alarm recording area until an alarm occurs. Pre-alarm recording can be setup to have the digital video recorder record alarm images before an alarm input is detected.

[C] Archive area

Recording

mode

This area is used to copy important images from the normal recording area and alarm recording area. By

Copy Manual

making changes to the normal recording area and the alarm recording area, this area can be extended to up to 10 GB automatically.

Recording method

19%

80%

[A] Normal recording area

Hard disk’s recording area

Selecting the recording method

z If you want to record images while monitoring;...... P. 23

z If you want to record with an end time specified

using timer settings;............................................... P. 23

z If you only want to record when an intruder is

present;............................................................ P. 24, 67

z If you also want to record images from before the

intruder appears; ................................................... P. 25

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2 SETTING THE LANGUAGE/CLOCK

[ ] button

[MENU] button

This section describes how to set the language displayed on the monitor and how to set the digital video recorder’s internal clock.

[Settings] ( indicates default setting.)

Item Setting Description

(1)LANGUAGE

SET

(2)CLOCK SET Sets the date and time.

ENGLISH Sets the language to English.

FRANCAIS Sets the language to French.

ESPAÑOL Sets the language to Spanish.

[ ] button

[EXIT/OSD] button

2 Select “1. LANGUAGE/CLOCK SET” and

press the [ ] button.

The <LANGUAGE/LANGUE/IDIOMA> screen is displayed with the cursor positioned on “ENGLISH”.

1 Press the [MENU] button.

The <MAIN MENU 1> screen appears.

To change the language

3 Press the [ ] button, then the [ ] or

[ ] button to select the desired language.

The set item flashes.

4 When you have made a selection, press

the [ ] button.

The cursor moves to the date and time. The language has now been set. To return to the normal screen, press the [EXIT/OSD] button.

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SETTING THE LANGUAGE/CLOCK2

Setting the time

(Default setting: 01-01-2004 THU 00:00:00) Be sure to set the correct date and time. The digital video recorder stores the times of recordings for use in operations such as playback and search/playback.

Example: Setting May 20, 2004, 8:30

1 Press the [MENU] button.

The <MAIN MENU 1> screen appears.

2 Select “1. LANGUAGE/CLOCK SET” and

press the [ ] button.

The <LANGUAGE/LANGUE/IDIOMA> screen is displayed. The cursor is positioned on “ENGLISH”.

4 Press the [ ] button.

“01” (indicating the month) flashes.

5 Press the [ ] or [ ] button to select

“05”.

6 Press the [ ] button.

“01” (indicating the day) flashes.

7 Use the same procedure to set the day

(20 in this example), year (2004), hour (08), and minute (30).

OPERATION

3 Press the [ ] or [ ] button to move

the cursor to the date and time under <CLOCK SET>.

YEAR WEEK TIME

DAY

MONTH

When you have set the minute, the cursor moves to “MODE” under <DAYLIGHT SAVING>, and the clock starts from 00 seconds.

z “WEEK” is set automatically. z The time is stopped during clock setting.

8 Press the [EXIT/OSD] button.

The display returns to the normal screen.

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3 NORMAL RECORDING/TIMER RECORDING

[REC/STOP] button

[TIMER] button

Normal recording

Follow the procedures below to record the monitored image in the normal recording area.

1 Press the [REC/STOP] button.

The REC/STOP indicator lights. “ ” appears on the screen (i.e., the recording symbol), and recording starts.

Recording symbol

z When you record for the first time, the default settings

are used. For details regarding changing of the image quality or recording rate, see P. 59.

z When the space remaining in the normal recording area

drops below the setting value, the FULL indicator lights and recording stops. You can start recording from the beginning again by changing the recording setting. (JP. 57)

z You can record and play back images at the same time.

See

P. 26

for the procedure.

z You cannot change the menu during recording.

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FULL indicator TIMER indicator

Timer recording

Follow the procedures below to record the monitored image in the normal recording area at the set time.

1 Press the

[TIMER] button.

The TIMER indicator lights and the digital video recorder enters timer recording standby mode.

z A warning tone sounds if timer recording has not been

set.

(1) See P. 60 for how to set timer recording. (2) When the time specified in the timer settings arrives,

the REC/STOP indicator lights, “ ” (the recording symbol) appears in the screen, and recording starts.

(3) When the timer’s end time arrives, the REC/STOP

indicator goes out, and recording stops.

z When the space remaining in the normal recording area

drops below the setting value, the FULL indicator lights and recording stops. You can start recording from the beginning again by changing the recording setting. (JP. 57)

z You can record and play back images at the same time.

See P. 26 for the procedure.

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Ending normal recording

2 Press the [REC/STOP] button for at

least 2 seconds.

The REC/STOP indicator goes out and recording stops.

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Stopping during timer recording

2 Press the [TIMER] button.

The TIMER indicator turns off and recording stops.

4 ALARM AND PRE-ALARM RECORDING

ALARM FULL indicator

ALARM indicator

[EXIT/OSD] button

Alarm recording

Follow the procedures below to have the digital video recorder record an alarm image only when alarm input is detected.

z Confirm that the cable of the device required for alarms

is connected to the ALARM terminal. (JP. 16)

z When the motion sensor is set, an alarm image is

recorded when a moving subject is detected. (JP. 67)

1 Set alarm recording.

The default settings are shown below. See P. 65 for how to change these settings.

z “ALARM RECORDING”: “OFF”

Alarm recording is disabled.

z “DURATION”: “1 SEC”

Recording is performed for 1 second for each alarm signal received while the alarm is set.

2 When alarm input is detected

When an alarm is generated, the display below appears in the operation display area, and an alarm image is recorded.

FULL indicator

extended counting from that moment. The new alarm is not counted.

z The latest 9,999 alarms are displayed in the alarm

history (recording list). (Although the history can record up to 16,000 items, only 9,999 of these can be displayed on-screen.)

z The panel’s ALARM indicator flashes. z If an alarm occurs during normal recording or timer

recording, the recording operation will be ended, and it will restart after the end of alarm recording.

z When the normal recording area is set to “*1%”, alarm

recording is possible for the complete memory available in the alarm recording area. For “1%” and other settings, up to 16,000 items are recorded per hard disk. However, if set for *1%, “ALARM SEARCH”, “ALARM THUMBNAIL SEARCH”, and “MOTION DETECTION SEARCH” will not be available. Use “TIME/DATE SEARCH” instead. Furthermore, since the alarm skip function will also be inactive, it will be necessary to carry out fast-forward and fast-rewind playback.

3 End alarm recording.

When the alarm duration time ends (default setting: 1 second), “ALARM” disappears from the operation display, the ALARM indicator stops flashing, and recording stops.

OPERATION

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z “ALARM” appears in the operation display area. z When an alarm is generated on a channel that is

already alarm recording, the alarm recording time is

Counts the number of alarms.

z When the space remaining in the alarm recording area

drops below the setting value, the FULL indicator lights and recording stops. You can start recording from the beginning again by changing the recording setting. (JP. 57)

 If recording is ended during alarm recording

using the motion sensor

Set “LEVEL” from the motion sensor screen to “OFF”. (JP. 67)

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ALARM AND PRE-ALARM RECORDING4

Pre-alarm recording

Follow the procedures below to have the digital video recorder record an image from before detection of an alarm and the start of alarm recording.

1 Set pre-alarm recording.

Follow the procedures on P. 64 to set “8. ALARM REC MODE SET” on the <MAIN MENU 1> screen to “PREALARM RECORDING”.

2 Following this, press the [EXIT/OSD]

button.

The display returns to the normal screen. “PRE” is displayed in the operation display area and the ALARM indicator lights. Pre-alarm recording starts (without displaying a symbol).

If an alarm is detected

Pre-alarm recording is automatically ended and alarm recording starts. z “PRE” from the operation display area is replaced by

“ALARM” and the ALARM indicator flashes.

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z When you record for the first time, the default settings

are used. For details regarding changing of the image quality or recording rate, see P. 64.

z When the space remaining in the alarm recording area

drops below the setting value, the ALARM FULL indicator lights and recording stops. You can start recording from the beginning again by changing the recording setting. (JP. 57)

ALARM FULL indicator

FPS

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Until an alarm signal is received, video will be recorded in a repetitive fashion in a section of the alarm recording area as set for pre-alarm recording by "DURATION".

FPS

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Follow the procedures below to playback images stored in the normal recording area (by normal recording or timer recording).

Normal recording area

NORMAL RECORDING/TIMER RECORDING PLAYBACK

[PLAY/STOP] button

[] button

[ ] button

OPERATION

[] button

Playback

1 Press the [PLAY/STOP] button.

The PLAY/STOP indicator lights, and “ ” appears in the operation display area. The images stored in the normal recording area are played back.

Operation display

z Image playback starts from the point at which recording

started.

z If “OVERWRITE” has been set in the normal recording

settings, playback starts with the oldest recorded image when the recording is played back for the first time.

z When playback ends, the digital video recorder pauses

automatically.

z While stopped, “ ” is displayed in the operation display

area.

z After playback is stopped, it will resume from the

stopped point the next time it is started.

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[ ] button

Fast-forward playback/fast-rewind playback

During playback, press the [ ] or [ ] button.

When you press the [ ] button, “ ” appears in the operation display, and the playback fast-forwards. When you press the [ ] button, “ ” appears in the operation display, and the playback fast-rewinds.

Fast-forward playback symbol

To change the fast-forward playback/fastrewind playback speed

Press the [ ] or [ ] button while fast-forward/ rewind.

The speed changes by one increment/decrement each time you press the button.

Ending fast-forward playback/fast-rewind playback

Press the [PLAY/STOP] button.

Playback ends and live image is displayed.

Ending playback

2 Press the [PLAY/STOP] button.

Playback ends.

 Playing back an image near the point of

recording

The digital video recorder prioritizes recording operations, so the playback image may pause temporarily.

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NORMAL RECORDING/TIMER RECORDING PLAYBACK5

Viewing still images

[STILL] button

1 During playback, press the [STILL]

button.

“ ” appears in the operation display area and the image is still. The PLAY/STOP indicator flashes in green.

Still symbol



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Slow playback or fast-forward

During playback, press the [ ] or [ ] button.

The speed changes by one increment/decrement each time you press the button.

Slow reverse playback or fast-rewind

During reverse playback, press the [ ] or [ ] button.

The speed changes by one increment/decrement each time you press the button.

z When the images from each recording area are played

back in succession, the quality of the picture may drop momentarily as playback switches from one recording area to another.

z If normal, fast-forward, or fast-rewind playback is

carried out either for playback during alarm recording or continuous playback from the normal recording area and alarm recording area, the image may seem to have paused in certain cases.

To resume playback

2 Press the [STILL] button.

The PLAY/STOP indicator lights in green.

Frame advance (forward/reverse)

[STILL] button

Press the [ ] button while a still image is displayed.

The still image advances by one frame.

Press the [ ] button while a still image is displayed.

The still image moves back by one frame.

[ ] button

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NORMAL RECORDING/TIMER RECORDING PLAYBACK5

Playback with a channel specified for the camera image

If a multiplexer (sold separately) is connected to this unit and images are recorded from multiple cameras, you can specify the number (or channel) of the camera whose recording is to be played back using the following procedure.

[CHANNEL] button

z Refer to P. 17 for more details on connecting this digital

video recorder to a multiplexer and refer to P. 52 for more details on settings for multiplexer connection.

1 Press the [CHANNEL] button while a

still image is displayed.

3 Press the [ ] button.

“ ” appears in the operation display area and the images from the specified channel are played back.

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z The specification of a channel for playback will only be

possible when a multiplexer capable of decoding the channel information (i.e., channel number) is connected.

z When this operation is carried out, only the specified

channel is played back. No other channels will be displayed.

z When a channel is selected, the multiplexer title

information, date information, and/or time information may partially disappear.

FPS

OPERATION

A screen allowing you to select the number of a camera connected to the multiplexer is displayed.

2 Press the [ ] or [ ] button to specify a

channel.

(Example: Camera 4)

Switching between frame and field playback

[SEARCH] button

1 Press the [SEARCH] button while the

digital video is playing back framerecorded images.

Each time you press the button, the screen toggles between frame and field playback.

z Switching between frame and field playback can only

be carried out for frame-recorded images.

z Fast-moving images that have been frame recorded

may appear shaky during playback.

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6 SEARCHING FOR RECORDED IMAGES

0011

Images stored in the alarm recording area or archive area can be located by searching and then played back. Five different search methods are available.

Archive area

Alarm recording area

[SEARCH] button

[ALARM] button

Image to search for

(2) ALARM THUMBNAIL SEARCH (JP. 31)

Lets you search and play back alarm images using thumbnails.

0016 0015 0014

0011

0013 0012

0010 0009 0008

0011

(3) TIME/DATE SEARCH (JP. 31)

Lets you search and play back recorded images by date/ time.

(4) ARCHIVE AREA SEARCH (JP. 33)

Lets you search and play back recorded images stored (or copied) to the archive area.

Search in <SEARCH> screen

(1) (2) (3) (4) (5)

z You can use the button operations to pause, fast-

forward, or perform other operations on retrieved images being played back.

(1) ALARM SEARCH (JP. 30)

Lets you search and play back alarm images from the recording list.

(5) MOTION DETECTION SEARCH (JP. 33)

Lets you search and play back recorded images of moving objects detected by motion sensors.

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