Sanyo DSR-3709PA User Manual

INSTRUCTION MANUAL

Digital Video Recorder with Multiplexer Function

About this manual

Before installing and using this unit, please read this manual carefully. Be sure to keep it handy for later reference.

DSR-3716PA DSR-3709PA

DSR-3716PA

DSR-3709PA

Table of Contents

English

Foreword

Safety precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

These must be followed for safety reasons . . . . . . . . 3

Follow the points outlined below for proper use . . . . 5

Main Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

Names and functions of parts (front panel). . . . . . . . . . . 8

Names and functions of parts (rear panel) . . . . . . . . . . 10

Basic connections. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

Alarm and RS-485 connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

Network connection terminals (LAN). . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

Control terminals (CONTROL) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

How to use

Preparing for use . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

Turn on the power of the DVR . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

Language, clock settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

Operation display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

Viewing live video using various multi screens . . . . . . 15

Switching to another full-screen video . . . . . . . . . . . 15

Quad-screen display switching . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

Multi-screen display switching. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

Enlarging an image in multi-screen mode . . . . . . . . 15

Automatic screen scrolling. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

Viewing on the monitor connected to the MON2

terminal. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

Recording video to the hard disk . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

Recording format verification. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

Normal recording (normal recording area) . . . . . . . . 17

Viewing recorded video. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

Playback . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

Full-screen viewing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

Fast-forward/fast-reverse during playback. . . . . . . . 18

Changing the playback speed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

Viewing still images . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

Frame advance (forward and reverse). . . . . . . . . . . . 19

Enlarged viewing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

Quad-screen viewing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

Multi-screen (9/16) viewing. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

Searching for recorded video. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21

Alarm search . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22

Alarm thumbnail search . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22

b Viewing pre-alarm video . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22

Date/time search . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23

b Viewing the preview screen. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23

Archive area search. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24

Motion detection search . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24

b Motion sensor settings verification

using the preview screen. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26

b Full-screen viewing of video detected

by the motion sensor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26

Copying recorded video to media . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27

Copying video (example: 10 seconds) from the normal or alarm recording area

to the archive area . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28

Copying video (example: 10 pictures) from the internal hard disk

to the CD-R/RW drive. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29

Copying video (example: 10 pictures) from the internal hard disk to media

such as a CompactFlash card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30

Printing images directly from the CompactFlash

card or the microdrive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31

CompactFlash cards or CD-RW formats . . . . . . . .32

b CompactFlash format . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .32

b CD-RW format. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .32

Viewing Images copied

to a CompactFlash card on a PC . . . . . . . . . . . . . .32

How to set

Main menu configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .33

Basic settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .34

Menu configuration. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .34

b Displaying the basic settings screen. . . . . . . . . . .34

Summer time setting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .35

A-1

External clock setting (EXT. CLOCK SET) . . . . .35

Camera detection. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .35

Title setting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .36

Holiday setting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .36

Time period setting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .37

b Changing the time period of operations . . . . . . . .38

b Setting the times for the time periods . . . . . . . . . .38

Recording settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .39

Menu configuration. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .39

b Displaying the recording settings screen. . . . . . . .39

Easy recording menu description . . . . . . . . . . . . .40

A-1

Easy recording settings 1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .41

A-2

Easy recording settings 2. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .42

1 Foreword

Table of Contents

Recording area menu description. . . . . . . . . . . . . 43

b Verifying the capacity of the recording areas. . . . 43

B-1

Changing the normal recording area

and the alarm recording area . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44

B-2

Archive area full reset . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45

Recording conditions menu description . . . . . . . 46

b Remaining hard disk capacity warning. . . . . . . . . 46

C-1

Overwrite setting for the recording areas . . . . . 47

C-1

C-2

Setting series recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47

C-3

Series recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48

C-4

Setting the storage period (AUTO DELETE)

for videos recorded in the recording areas . . . . 48

Normal recording area menu description. . . . . . . 49

D-1

Normal recording area settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49

Programmed recording menu description . . . . . . 50

E-1

Programmed recording settings. . . . . . . . . . . . . 50

Timer setting menu description . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51

b Timer-controlled recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51

b If the timer settings are overlapping. . . . . . . . . . . 51

b If the Day of the week and Daily settings

are overlapping . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51

b Cancelling timer-controlled operations. . . . . . . . . 51

F-1

Day of the week timer-controlled recording (same time, same recording rate

every week for the specified day) . . . . . . . . . . . . 52

F-2

Overlapping timer-controlled recording. . . . . . . 53

F-3

External timer-controlled recording . . . . . . . . . . 54

Alarm recording settings menu description . . . . 55

G-1

Alarm recording settings. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56

G-2

Pre-alarm recording settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57

G-3

Alarm trigger setting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57

b Input signals used as external alarms . . . . . . . . . 57

G-4

Motion sensor screen description . . . . . . . . . . . 58

G-5

Motion sensor setting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59

Alarm operation settings menu description. . . . . 60

H-1

Alarm operation settings. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61

H-2

Alarm display settings. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61

b Alarm cancellation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61

General settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62

Menu configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62

b Displaying the general settings screen . . . . . . . . 62

Data display settings/VIDEO LOSS settings . . . . 63

Buzzer settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64

Security lock menu description. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65

C-1

Turn ON the ADMIN and USER security locks

and set passwords for the DVR . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65

C-2

Activating the security lock. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66

C-3

Cancelling the security lock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66

b List of permitted operations after setting the

passwords . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67

Hard disk settings menu description . . . . . . . . . . 68

D-1

Hard disk initialization . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68

Network settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .69

E-1

Network password modification . . . . . . . . . . . . .69

RS-485 settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .70

Camera control settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .71

G-1

Alarm recording trigger settings . . . . . . . . . . . . .72

G-2

Camera control from the DVR . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .73

Screen setting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .74

Menu configuration. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .74

b Displaying the screen settings. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .74

Changing the multi-screen sequence . . . . . . . . . .75

Automatic scrolling of live video of the main monitor and the monitor 2

at identical intervals (example: 5 seconds). . . . . .76

B-1

Automatic scrolling of live video of the main monitor and the monitor 2 at individual intervals (example: 5 seconds) . . .76

B-1

Automatic sequence of live video

B-2

of the main monitor (full-screen) at individual intervals, and of the monitor 2 at identical

intervals (example: 3 seconds) . . . . . . . . . . . . . .77

B-1

B-3

Turning off display of specified cameras

during timer-controlled periods . . . . . . . . . . . . . .77

Masking specific camera images . . . . . . . . . . . . . .78

Adjusting color tones of the live video . . . . . . . . .79

Power loss information/Used time. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .80

Power loss/Used time menu description . . . . . . . .80

A-1

Viewing the information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .80

Initialization log . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .81

Initialization log menu description . . . . . . . . . . . . .81

A-1

Viewing the log . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .81

Menu copy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .82

Menu copy screen description . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .82

A-1

Save the menu content in the CF card. . . . . . . . .82

A-2

Load menu content saved to the CF card

onto other DVRs of the same model.. . . . . . . . . .83

Other

Interface (RS-485) specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .84

Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .85

List of recording rate and recording times . . . . . . . . . . .86

List of record rate setting/

pre-alarm recording times . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .88

Push-lock terminal specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .89

List of camera addresses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .90

English

Foreword 2

Safety precautions

These must be followed for safety reasons

Warning

b Do not use if the unit emits smoke, or

while abnormal sounds and smells are detected.

Using in an abnormal condition may cause electrocution and fires. Immediately remove the power cable from the outlet, confirm that there no smoke is emitting and request repairs at the dealership or factory shop where this unit was purchased.

Do not attempt repairs on your own.

b Do not disassemble or modify.

Do not place your hand in the internal areas of this unit as this may cause fires and/or electrocution.

Request for inspections, adjustments, and repairs at the dealership where you purchased this unit or at a factory shop.

b Do not expose to water.

• This unit is not waterproof. Do not expose to water. This may cause fires and/or electrocution. Do not use in bathrooms.

• Turn the power off and remove the power cable from the outlet if the internal components have been exposed to water. Contact the dealership or factory shop where you purchased this unit. Continuing to use may cause electrocution and fires.

Remove the power cable from the outlet.

Disassembly prohibited.

Exposing to water is prohibited.

Using around water is prohibited.

b Do not use during thunder/thunder storms.

Do not use during thunder/thunder storms. Never make contact with the connection cable. This may cause electrocution.

Contact prohibited

b Do not place in an unstable position.

This may cause accidents and damage through falling or toppling.

Turn the power off and remove the power cable from the outlet when the unit has been

Prohibited

dropped or the cabinet has been damaged. Contact the dealership or factory shop where you purchased this unit.

Using continuously may cause electrocution and fires.

Remove the power cable from the outlet.

b Do not expose to shock or vibration.

Stored data may be damaged/lost through hard-disk breakdowns caused by shock/ vibration.

Prohibited

b Do not use this unit where it is exposed to the

possibility of explosion.

Do not use this unit in areas where explosive and/or flammable gases are present. This may cause fires and/or explosions.

Prohibited

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Please note:

Your SANYO product is designed and manufactured with high quality materials and components which can be recycled and reused. This symbol means that electrical and electronic equipment, at their end-of-life, should be disposed of separately from your household

waste. Please dispose of this equipment at your local community waste collection/recycling centre. In the European Union there are separate collection systems for used electrical and electronic products. Please help us to conserve the environment we live in!

This symbol mark and recycle system are applied only to EU countries and not applied to the countries in the other area of the world.

3 Foreword

Safety precautions

Caution

b Delivery and portability

• Never move this unit while the power is turned on.

• Remove the power cable from the outlet, confirm that the connection cable has been removed, and store in original packaging before delivering. Deliver using a method that causes the least amount of shock and/or damage to this unit. Also, do not drop this unit.

Remove the power cable from the outlet.

b Maintenance where the unit is going to remain

unused for long periods

Remove the power cable from the outlet. Carrying out maintenance without removing the power cable may cause electrocution.

Remove the power cable from the outlet.

b Cleaning the internal components

Consult the dealership or factory shop where you purchased this unit for cleaning internal components. Leaving the unit unused for long periods of time may attract dust to the internal components, which in turn may cause fires and/or breakdowns.

b Do not expose to extreme temperatures or

temperature variations.

• Do not place in areas where the unit will be exposed to extreme temperatures (±10 degrees Centigrade per hour) or moisture changes.

Do not operate when the unit is in a state of condensation.

Operating when the unit is in a state of condensation may cause breakdowns. When exposed to extreme temperature changes, turn the power off and leave the unit for approximately two hours (until the surrounding temperature stabilizes) and then start the unit.

Prohibited

b Cautionary points on condensation

Condensation will result if cold water is poured into a cup. The internal components of this unit are also susceptible to the same condition. This condition is called condensation.

Using this unit while condensation is present may cause breakdowns.

Take care to avoid condensation when the environment experiences sudden changes of temperature while the power is turned off (room where the unit is placed is heated quickly).

Condensation will not occur while the power is turned on.

b Do not block the cooling fans or air ducts.

• This unit is equipped with air ducts and cooling fans in order to assist the ventilation of hot air produced by the hard disk drive. Placing covers, placing in a case, or placing inside book cases may cause heat build up, and may result in fire and/or electrocution.

When the unit is setup in a rack leave open space on all sides.

• Leave 1 cm or more of space above and below.

• Leave 5 cm or more of space on both sides and on the back side.

Prohibited

When condensation is likely to result...

Use after turning the power off and leaving for 1~2 hours.

b Points on unit positioning

This unit is constructed using precision electronic parts. Avoid placing it in areas described below as this may cause faulty operation and/or breakdowns.

• In direct sunlight

• In places exposed to water

• In the vicinity of cooling and heating devices or humidifiers

• Near the air conditioner where the unit is exposed to cool air

• Dusty areas

• Areas that contain fire hazards

• Areas that contain magnetic items

• In the vicinity of volatile substances

• Areas where the unit will be exposed to constant vibration (in trains, cars, etc.)

Prohibited

English

Foreword 4

Safety precautions

Follow the points outlined below for proper use

b Hard disk

This unit is loaded with a hard disk drive. Stored data on this unit may be damaged/lost through hard-disk breakdowns caused by shock/vibration.

Follow the items outlined below when placing, transporting, and operating this unit.

Warning

G This unit is designed to be positioned horizontally.

Do not position vertically.

G Do not expose to shock or vibration and do not

transport while power is turned on.

Always turn the power off, even when moving in and out of racks.

G Do not remove the power cable while recording or

playing back.

G Do not move the unit for approximately 30 seconds

after turning the power off.

The hard disk is rotating for a short duration after the power is turned off. The unit is further susceptible to damages through shock and vibration in this state compared to when the power is turned on. Do not move it.

G Do not expose to shock or vibration.

Avoid placing this unit directly on the floor. Make sure that the four stands attached to the base of this unit are used, when placing it on the floor.

G Always use the original packaging (packaging

provided at the time of purchase), when delivering.

Use the packaging materials provided during the original purchase when the unit or a single internal component is going to be delivered. Deliver using a method that causes the least amount of shock and/or damage to this unit.

Cooling fan

Warning

G Inspecting for abnormalities in the hard disk drive and

the cooling fan

This unit is designed to automatically check the drive and cooling fan when the power is turned on. Replacement parts will be necessary if abnormalities are detected.

Images will have to be saved and initialization will have to take place if there is a fault with the drive. Consult the dealership where this unit was purchased for details.

G Wear in the hard disk drive and the cooling fan

The hard disk drive and cooling fan are consumable items.

Replace the parts stated below when using the unit in a 25°C environment. The replacement timings listed are approximate and do not guarantee the performance or life expectancy of the part in question.

• Hard disk: 2 years

• Cooling fan: 3 years

• Damper: 2 years

Consult the dealership where the unit was purchased for replacement drives.

• The drive is vulnerable to static electricity shocks. Take the appropriate measures to prevent exposure to static electricity.

• Unpackaged drives should be placed horizontally with their base facing upwards on top of a soft cloth. Exposing the drive to shocks and vibration may cause breakdowns.

• Do not expose the drive to shocks and vibrations while removing/tightening the screws during replacement. Firmly tighten the screws after replacement.

English

5 Foreword

Safety precautions

bBack up battery

• A lithium battery (fixed) is built into this unit. Supplying power for more than 48 hours after setting the date and time will allow the internal power source to sustain the set time for 7 days.

• The battery is expected to last for approximately 5 years if the unit is used regularly.

• Battery fluid leaks Rinse hands/clothes thoroughly with water in case

battery fluid has leaked. Loss of eyesight may result if battery fluid enters the

eyes. Do not rub. Immediately rinse with clean water and consult a physician.

The following symptoms will result if the battery is leaking or has reached the end of its life expectancy. Consult the dealership where this unit was purchased or the nearest repair center for replacements.

• The clock is automatically reset once the power source is cut.

• Does not return to automatic standby.

• The image number is not recorded.

When disposing of this unit

Consult the dealership where the unit was purchased for the disposal process of the lithium battery.

bPre-confirm important recording

assignments.

Recording and/or playing back functions may be unavailable due to hard-drive or connecting device failures. Always confirm that recording can be carried out successfully before carrying out important recording assignments. The recorded content cannot be guaranteed.

It is recommended that periodic back ups or mirroring is conducted in order to prevent breakdowns or recording faults through accidents.

bMaintaining this unit

Turn the power off and remove the power cable from the outlet.

Wipe away dust using a soft cloth.

When the stains are hard to remove...

Soak the cloth in water with diluted neutral detergent. Wipe the stain and moisture away with a dry cloth.

Cautionary points

• Do not use paint thinner, benzine, or any other alcohol based agents for cleaning. The exterior may deteriorate or the paint may wear off.

• Follow the instructions provided on the packaging of the chemical cleaning agent.

• Do not spray volatile substances, such as insecticides, etc. onto the unit.

• Also, avoid direct contact of rubber or vinyl products with the unit. This may cause the exterior to deteriorate or the paint to wear off.

bCopyright information

• This manual and software are copyrighted by Sanyo Electric Co., Ltd.

• Brand and product names used in this manual are the trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective companies.

Except for personal use, copyright law prohibits the use of recorded copyrighted images without the permission of the copyright holder.

bCopy right

Copy right laws prohibit unauthorized duplication of copy right protected images except for private use.

bIf unused for a lengthy period of time

Remove the power cable from the outlet. Remember to occasionally turn the power on in order to maintain correct function.

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Foreword 6

Main Features

Accessories

b This digital video recorder (DVR) can record video

from surveillance cameras to its internal hard disk, and it can display the video on a screen split into sixteen, thirteen, nine, six or four fields, both during recording, and playback.

The DSR-3709PA can split the screen into nine, six or four fields only.

b Complete range of recording and playback functions

• Simultaneous recording and playback.

• Timer-controlled recording allows for different recording schedules for each day of the week.

• Zoom function allows for enlarging images during surveillance and playback.

• Alarm recording allows for recording the actions of intruders.

• Masking function allows for masking the video from specific cameras using a gray pattern, preventing it from being monitored.

• Motion sensing can be used with each camera and alarm operation can be used to give priority to the recording of moving subjects.

b Search function allows for instant display of the

desired recording (P21)

• Alarm search based on the order of alarm occurrences

• Alarm search based on alarm thumbnails

• Date and time search based on the time and date of the recording

• Archive area search

• Motion detection search based on intruder motion

Check that you have all the parts shown below.

• Quick Guide

• Instruction Manual (Digital Video Recorder)

• Manual for Remote Operation using a Network Connection

• Mounting screws for hard disk x8

• Power cable/Cord tie

b Split-screen display

This manual was developed for two different models. The number of camera-selection buttons on the front panel,

and the number of video input/output terminals on the rear panel are different for these two models.

The number of split-screen fields that can be displayed is different for each model, as shown below:

(DSR-3716PA) (DSR-3709PA)

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b Two-level security lock allows for restricting the users

and manage data and equipment (P65)

b Expandable, can be connected to a computer

• Recorded video can be copied to CompactFlash cards or CD-R/RW.

• A built-in LAN terminal provides support for network control, thus facilitating live surveillance, camera-control, playback, search and menu setting.

• Surveillance can be carried out on two different monitors, namely the main monitor, and monitor 2. The main monitor can be used for split-screen viewing, while the monitor 2 can be used for full-screen viewing or for automatic screen scrolling.

• Dome cameras can be controlled by button operations on the DVR.

• Images stored on CompactFlash cards and microdrive can be directly printed on a printer.

7 Foreword

Names and functions of parts (front panel)

DSR-3716PA

2345 6

7 8

FGHIJ

1 Power indicator (POWER)

On: The power cord at the rear panel of the DVR is

inserted in the outlet.

Off: The power cord on the rear panel of the DVR is not

inserted in the outlet.

Fast blinking: Hard disk error. Slow blinking: Cooling fan error.

If the indicator is blinking, contact the store where you purchased the DVR.

2 Remaining capacity warning indicator (FULL) (P46)

(Normal recording area) On: When recording on the hard disk has become

impossible.

Blinking: The available hard disk space dropped to the

specified level.

Off: The available disk space is reset by initialization or by

allowing overwrite.

3 Remaining alarm capacity warning indicator (ALARM

FULL ) (P46) (Alarm recording area) On: When recording on the hard disk has become

impossible.

Blinking: The available hard disk space dropped to the

specified level.

Off: The available disk space is reset by initialization or by

allowing overwrite.

4 Lock indicator (LOCK) (P66) (Security lock)

On: The operation has been locked using the security

lock.

Off: The password of a valid administrator is entered to

release the lock (a buzzer will sound).

5 Alarm indicator (ALARM)

On: Pre-alarm recording. Blinking: Alarm recording.

6 Function button and indicator (FUNC.) (P73)

On: Function mode (switching to dome camera control). Off: Normal control mode.

7 Audio output terminal (AUDIO OUT)

The audio output is the same as that of the rear panel AUDIO OUT terminal.

8 Video output terminal (VIDEO OUT)

The video output is the same as that of the rear panel MAIN MONITOR OUT terminal.

9 USB terminal (USB)

This terminal connects to an optional CD-R/RW drive. When the front panel and the rear panel terminals are

connected simultaneously, the front panel is given priority.

F Camera selection buttons and indicators

On: The camera is selected, or in multi-screen mode, the

indicator is on for each selected camera.

Blinking: Video-loss or an alarm detected. When "K" is displayed in the upper right corner of the

screen a value can be input. (P33)

(DSR-3709PA)

G Quad-screen display button and indicator (QUAD)

(P15) On: Quad-screen display. Off: Other operation is selected.

H Monitor 2 button and indicator (MON2) (P16)

On: Monitor 2 operation. Off: Other operation is selected.

I Plus screen button and indicator (PLUS) (P15)

On: When the image of one camera is enlarged to the size

of a quad screen as the multi screen (9/16) is displayed.

Off: Pressing the PLUS button again will display the

previous screen.

J Multi-screen button and indicator (MULTI) (P15)

On: Multi-9 or multi-16 screen display. Off: Other operation is selected.

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Names and functions of parts (front panel)

LMN Y X

ST UV W

Front

Insert

Open Pull out

Fold down

(lock)

Lift and

push

English

K Menu button and indicator (MENU)

On: The menu is displayed. Off: The EXIT/OSD button is pressed.

L Exit/Operation screen display button and indicator

(EXIT/OSD) On1: Switching from the main menu to live video or

playback.

Off: The main or other menu is displayed. On 2: The channel or operational information is displayed

on the screen during live video or playback.

Off: The channel or operational information is hidden.

M Playback/Stop button and indicator ( PLAY/STOP)

On: Playback of video recorded on the hard disk. Off: The playback is stopped.

N Pause button and indicator ( STILL)

On: Still image display. Off: Still image display cancelled.

O Zoom button and indicator (ZOOM)

On: Digital zoom operation. Off: The digital zoom operation is cancelled.

P Search button and indicator (SEARCH)

On: Search for a recorded image. Off: Exiting the search screen.

Q Automatic camera scrolling button and indicator

(SEQUENCE) Blinking: Automatic scrolling of live video. Off: Automatic scrolling cancelled.

R Copy button and indicator (COPY)

On: When currently copying video from the hard disk to

the archive area or other recording media.

Off: When copying operation is over and cancelled.

S Record/Stop button and indicator ( REC/STOP )

On: Normal recording (if pressed longer than 3 seconds,

the REC/STOP indicator turns off).

Off: Recording is over.

T Timer-controlled recording button and indicator

(TIMER) On: Timer-controlled recording or standby. Off: When pressed again (cancel)

U Alarm buttons ( ALARM )

When an ALARM button is pressed during playback or still, the digital video recorder skips to the next earlier or next later alarm.

V Shuttle hold button and indicator (SHUTTLE HOLD)

On: The rotation angle of the shuttle dial is locked. Off: When pressed again (cancel)

W Menu reset button (MENU RESET)

If the button is pressed after menu-setting, the items displayed on the screen will be reset to their default values.

X CompactFlash card slot

Verify the correct orientation of the CompactFlash card or Microdrive before inserting it into the slot.

Y Operating dials (SHUTTLE/JOG)

Shuttle dial (S-dial)

Jog dial

(J-dial)

During playback:

• The jog dial changes the playback speed.

• The shuttle dial fast-forwards or fast-reverses playback.

During menu display:

• The jog dial moves the cursor and changes settings.

• The shuttle dial confirms settings.

9 Foreword

Names and functions of parts (rear panel)

Basic connections

1 Clear button (ALL RESET)

Press to reset the clocks connected to the digital video recorder to their initial values.

ALL

RESET

2 Video output terminal (VIDEO OUT)

To output the camera input.

2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16

OUT

ALL

RESET

AUDIO

IN OUT

MIC IN

MONITOR OUT

MAIN

MON2

5 Microphone input terminal

(MIC IN)

External microphone can be connected to this terminal.

MIC IN

3 Video input terminal (VIDEO IN)

Connect SANYO protocol cameras (dome or zoom) or generic cameras to these terminals.

Dome camera (sold separately)

A RS-485 B

RS-485

LAN

USB

TERMINATE

OFF ON

DO NOT CONNECT TO PHONE LINE

7 USB terminal (USB)

This terminal connects to an optional CD-R/RW drive.

USB

123 4 5

ALARM IN

SENSOR

ALARM OUT

123456789

WARNING OUT

ALARM RESET

ALARM OUT

REMOTE

10 11 12 13 14 15 16

ALARM FULL

SERIES IN

FULL

CONTROL

EXIT TIMER IN

SERIES OUT

NON REC OUT

AC IN

CR1 R2

8 Power socket and cord tie

(AC IN~)

Securely connect the power cable supplied as an accessory to the power socket, and use the

cord tie to attach it to the cable holder.

Microphone (sold separately)

4 Audio input/output terminals (AUDIO IN/OUT)

These terminals are used in connection with an amplifier to input external audio from a microphone, or to listen to the audio using external speakers.

Audio output

Amplifier (sold separately)

The audio input terminal and the microphone input terminal cannot be used for simultaneous audio input. If both are connected, the microphone input terminal will be enabled.

Audio input

AUDIO

IN OUT

6 Monitor connection terminal (MONITOR OUT)

• Main monitor (MAIN):

Connect to this terminal for normal surveillance.

• Monitor 2 (MON2):

Connect to this terminal for convergence surveillance. Display is possible only in full-screen mode.

MONITOR OUT

MON2

MAIN

Video input terminal

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POWERMODEAUTOMENU

Monitor (sold separately)

If monitor 2 is not synchronized with the connected cameras, vertical image instability may occur when switching the camera video.

Video input terminal

POWERMODEAUTOMENU

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Names and functions of parts (rear panel)

Alarm and RS-485 connections

1 Alarm input terminals (ALARM IN)

Connecting a switch or security sensor etc. to the terminal of the DVR allows the detection of the intrusion of outsiders when doors etc. are opened and closed. Alarm input settings are necessary. (P55)

2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16

OUT

AUDIO

IN OUT

POWERMODEAUTOMENU

ALL

RESET

External switch connected to the alarm input terminal

MONITOR OUT

MIC IN

MAIN

MON2

2 Sensor alarm output terminals

(SENSOR ALARM OUT)

This terminal is used to output the signals listed below whenever the motion sensor of the digital video recorder is triggered. This output terminal can be used for a warning light by connecting a lamp to it. Motion sensor settings are necessary. (P58)

Rating for each terminal:

• Maximum current: 25mA

• Maximum voltage: DC 25V

ALARM IN

123456789

WARNING OUT

ALARM RESET

ALARM OUT

REMOTE

USB

TERMINATE

OFF ON

DO NOT CONNECT TO PHONE LINE

A RS-485 B

RS-485

LAN

SENSOR

ALARM OUT

K IN

10 11 12 13 14 15 16

ALARM FULL

SERIES IN

FULL

CONTROL

EXIT TIMER IN

SERIES OUT

NON REC OUT

AC IN

CR1 R2

English

RS-485 connection (P70)

Network connection terminals (LAN)

Use Category 5 10BASE-T/100BASE-TX LAN cables.

A Connecting directly to a PC (without using a hub)

1 – 16

POWERMODEAUTOMENU

Cross type

B Connecting to the intranet (using a hub)

1 – 16

POWERMODEAUTOMENU

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Switching hub

Intranet

Straight type

Switching hub

Names and functions of parts (rear panel)

Control terminals (CONTROL)

This DVR can be remotely controlled when a remote-control circuit (R1, R2, C) similar to that shown below is connected to the remote-control terminals.

• Use a resistance of 1/10 ohms or more and with a D ranking (Precision within ±0.5%).

• The remote control cable should be no more than 5 m long.

* The DSR-3709PA can operate up to nine cameras (*).

2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16

OUT

AUDIO

IN OUT

ALL

RESET

MIC IN

R1 R2

(When operated independently)

SW 1

: Camera 1*: ALARM +

SW 2

: Camera 2*: ALARM –

SW 3

: Camera 3*: AUTO FOCUS

SW 4

: Camera 4*: SEQUENCE

SW 5

: Camera 5*: MON2

SW 6

: Camera 6*: PLUS

SW 7

: Camera 7*: QUAD

SW 8

: Camera 8*: MULTI

SW 9

: Camera 9*: MENU RESET

SW 10

: Camera 10:

SW 11

: Camera 11: PAN left

SW 12

: Camera 12: PAN right

SW 13

: Camera 13: TILT down

SW 14

: Camera 14: TILT up

SW 15

: Camera 15: ZOOM wide

SW 16

: Camera 16: ZOOM tele

(When combined with R2 Shift key)

MONITOR OUT

MON2

MAIN

SW 17

: REC/STOP

SW 18

: PLAY/STOP

: STILL

SW 19

: SEARCH

SW 20

: SHIFT (Doubles with R1)

SW 21

: PLAY

SW 22

: REC

SW 23

: MENU

SW 24

: EXIT/OSD

SW 25

: +

SW 26

: –

SW 27

: →

SW 28

: ←

SW 29

: ZOOM

SW 30

: COPY

SW 31

: TIMER REC

SW 32

USB

REMOTE

A RS-485 B

RS-485

LAN

TERMINATE

OFF ON

DO NOT CONNECT TO PHONE LINE

CLOCK OUT

ALARM OUT

CLOCK IN

ALARM IN

SENSOR

ALARM OUT

WARNING OUT

ALARM RESET

ALARM FULL

FULL

123456789

ALARM RESET

ALARM OUT

REMOTE

EXIT TIMER IN

SERIES OUT

SERIES IN

WARNING OUT

NON REC OUT

10 11 12 13 14 15 16

ALARM FULL

SERIES OUT

SERIES IN

FULL

CONTROL

AC IN

EXIT TIMER IN

NON REC OUT

CR1 R2

Pin Signal

C Ground REMOTE R1 Remote input 1 REMOTE R2 Remote input 2 CLOCK IN Input of a clock setting signal from an

CLOCK OUT Output of a clock setting signal to an

ALARM OUT Total alarm output ALARM RESET Alarm reset input WARNING OUT Output of an HDD malfunction error FULL Capacity warning output for normal

ALARM FULL Capacity warning output for alarm

SERIES IN Signal input from an analog series

SERIES OUT Signal output to an analog series

EXT TIMER IN Signal input from an external timer NON REC OUT Recording stopped output C Ground

external device

recording area space

connection

b Model DSR-3709PA (rear panel)

23 456 7 8 9

OUT

AUDIO

IN OUT

ALL

RESET

MIC IN

MONITOR OUT

MAIN

MON2

ALARM FULL FULL

CONTROL

SERIES IN

AC IN

English

CR1 R2

ALARM IN

123456789

WARNING OUT

ALARM RESET

ALARM OUT

REMOTE

USB

TERMINATE

OFF ON

DO NOT CONNECT TO PHONE LINE

A RS-485 B

RS-485

LAN

SENSOR

ALARM OUT

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Preparing for use

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Turn on the power of the DVR

Connect the supplied power cable.

The power indicator turns on, and the monitor displays the "PLEASE SET THE CLOCK !" message.

The DVR performs playbacks or searches based on the recording date and time. Select the LANGUAGE/ CLOCK SET using the INITIAL SET in the MAIN MENU, and set the date and time using <CLOCK SET>.

• At the same time, the recording areas of the internal hard disk are setup automatically. When the REC/ STOP button is pressed, the device is ready for recording. Please refer to the "Recording area menu description" section for more information. (P43)

Alarm recording area

If the power indicator blinks when the power is turned on or when settings are performed, this indicates that the hard disk or the cooling fan is malfunctioning. Refer to P5 for more information.

• Fast blinking: Hard disk error

• Slow blinking: Cooling fan error

When the time and date setting is complete, the

operation display appears on the monitor.

The operation display shows operation/related information, such as the date, time and the operation symbol.

Refer to "Operation display" for more information. (P14)

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(Hard disk recording areas)

Operation display

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Archive area

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Normal recording area

Language, clock settings

Press the MENU button and turn the S-dial

clockwise 3 times.

"ENGLISH" starts blinking.

S-dial

J-dial

Turn the J-dial to select the language from the

languages displayed on the screen, and then turn the S-dial.

The cursor moves to the date/time settings.

Language selection:

ENGLISH, FRANCAIS, DEUTSCH, ESPAÑOL

Turn the S-dial to set the date/time.

Example: October 26, 2006 8:30am

Select the number using the J-dial, and then turn the S-dial clockwise to set it. Repeat the procedure for the entire setting.

1.INITIAL SET ->

2.RECORD SET ->

3.GENERAL SET ->

4.SCREEN SET ->

1.LANGUAGE/CLOCK SET ->

2.CAMERA DETECT ->

3.TITLE SET ->

4.HOLIDAY SET ->

<LANGUAGE/LANGUE/SPRACHE/IDIOMA> ENGLISH <CLOCK SET> 01-01-2006 SUN 00:00:00 <SUMMER TIME SET>

26-10-2006 THU 08:30:00

Day Year Hour Seconds

(J)

(S)

Month Minutes

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13 How to use

When the setting of "Minutes" is complete, the cursor moves to <SUMMER TIME SET>, and the clock starts from 00 seconds.

• The day of the week is automatically set.

• The clock is stopped during date/time settings.

Press the EXIT/OSD button to end the setting

procedure.

EXIT/OSD

Preparing for use

Operation display

The operation display shows information necessary for operation, such as the date, time and video quality. The operation display can be hidden.

Changing the position of the operation display

Whenever the EXIT/OSD button is pressed, the position of the operation display changes.

12345678

01-01-06 00:00:00 REC REPEAT EN A ALARM 0000

1 Date display

01-01-06 (day, month, year): Do not forget to set the date using the menu settings when turning the power on for the first time.

2 Time display

00:00:00: Do not forget to set the time using the menu settings when turning the power on for the first time.

3 Operation symbols

The operation symbols are displayed during recording and control operations.

REC: Recording EXT: External timer

recording

: Reverse playback

: Fast-forward playback : Fast-reverse playback

: Slow playback : Reverse slow playback

:Still : Playback (including simultaneous recording and

playback)

4 Remaining recording area (P46)

It is displayed only during normal and alarm recording.

1% ~ 100%:

If overwrite is not permitted on the hard disk, it displays the remaining area as a percentage.

REPEAT:

Repeatedly overwrites the video on the hard disk.

5 Image quality display

The image quality display indicates the quality of the video recorded on the hard disk.

BA (Basic): Rough image quality, approx. 15kB NO (Normal): Standard image quality, approx. 22kB EN (Enhanced): Enhanced image quality, approx. 30kB FI (Fine): Fine image quality, approx. 42kB SF (Super Fine): Super fine image quality, approx. 50kB

7 Recording type

• ALARM: Alarm playback or setting is in progress

• ALARM (Blinking): Alarm recording is in progress

•PRE: Pre-alarm playback or setting is in progress

• ARCHIV: Archive playback is in progress

8 Alarm total

The alarm total indicates the total number of alarms.

9 Camera title

• 01~16 (or 01~09):

• VIDEO LOSS:

• NO VIDEO:

F Alarm type

•EA: The display alternates between this message and

•SA: The display alternates between this message and

• ES: The display alternates between this message and

EXIT/OSD

(Hidden)

First it displays the camera number. The camera number can be replaced with a name such as the camera's location.

The display alternates between this message and the camera number when the camera video is lost.

The operating display of the monitor is not displayed and blinks in the same position.

It is displayed in place of the camera number if there is no video signal connected to the video input terminal.

the camera title when an external alarm signal is detected.

the camera title when a motion sensor alarm signal is detected.

the camera title when an external alarm signal and a motion sensor signal are detected.

English

6 Audio recording indicator

(P49: 2 AUDIO RECORDING)

Displayed when audio recording is performed.

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Viewing live video using various multi screens

Switching to another full-screen video

Press the camera selection button (example 2, 9) of the desired camera.

The video from Camera 2, then the video from Camera 9 are displayed.

☞ Refer to P20 for enlarging the images (zoom).

Quad-screen display switching

Press the QUAD button, and then press it repeatedly.

The monitor display switches to quad-screen mode. To return to full-screen display, press the camera selection

button of the desired camera.

QUAD

Enlarging an image in multi-screen mode

Press the PLUS button.

One camera image is displayed enlarged.

PLUS

(Multi-16 mode)

03 04

0302

09 10 11 12

13 14 15

07 08 0907 08 09

01 02

05 06

09 10 11 12

13 14 15

(Multi-9 mode)

07 08 09

Press the camera selection button (example 9, 6).

The corresponding image is enlarged.

03 04

07 08

0302

0606

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1413

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☞ DSR-3709PA: The order of quad-screen images is 1~4,

5~8, 9~3.

Multi-screen display switching

Press the MULTI button, and then press it repeatedly.

Multi-9 and multi-16 screens are displayed alternately. To return to full-screen display, press the camera selection

button of the desired camera.

MULTI

07 08 09

0302

01 02

05 06

09 10 11 12

13 14 15

☞ The DSR-3709PA cannot switch to multi-16 screen.

Refer to P74 for information about rearranging the position of the screens.

03 04

(Multi-16 → multi-13)

03 04

09 10 11 12

13 14 15

(Multi-9 → multi-6)

07 08 0907 08 09

07 08

0302

0606

09 10 11 12

13 14 15

07 08 0907 08 09

Press the MULTI button to switch between split modes.

To return to multi-screen display, press the PLUS button.

MULTI

0302

0606

09 10 11 12

03 04

07 08

0302

0606

03 04

07 08

b Concerning the operation of the plus screen

• Pressing the PLUS button while playing back images allows you to display live video and playback images simultaneously.

• Pressing the SEQUENCE button allows you to automatically switch the plus screen.

15 How to use

07 08 0907 08 09

13 14 15

Note: The DSR-3709PA can display in the plus mode, but it

cannot switch split-screens.

Viewing live video using various multi screens

Automatic screen scrolling

A Automatic full-screen scrolling

Press the SEQUENCE button.

The live surveillance video scrolls through the cameras in the order of the camera numbers.

To stop the automatic scrolling, press the SEQUENCE button once again.

SEQUENCE

☞ Refer to P76 for information about setting the

automatic scrolling interval for the cameras.

B Automatic quad-screen scrolling

Press the QUAD button.

The live video is displayed in quad-screen mode.

QUAD

Press the SEQUENCE button.

The monitor display switches to quad-screen mode. To stop the automatic scrolling, press the SEQUENCE

button once again.

SEQUECNE

Viewing on the monitor connected to the MON2 terminal

Connect a monitor to the MON2 terminal on the rear panel. The display is full-screen only. (P10)

While the main monitor is used in split-screen mode, the monitor 2 connected to the MON2 terminal can be used to view full-screen video from a single camera or to automatically scroll through video from all cameras.

Press the MON2 button, and then the camera

selection button (example 4).

The image from Monitor 2 is displayed on channel 4 (04).

MON 2

Press the SEQUENCE button.

Monitor 2 switches to full-screen automatic scrolling. To stop the automatic scrolling, press the SEQUENCE

button once again.

SEQUENCE

(Monitor 2)

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☞ DSR-3709PA: The order of quad-screen images is 1~4,

5~8, 9~3.

Press the MON2 button to stop surveillance on Monitor 2.

• The MON2 button cannot be used during menu display.

• Recorded video cannot be viewed on the monitor connected to MON2.

☞ When an alarm is detected, the corresponding live

video can be viewed on Monitor 2. See P60.

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English

Recording video to the hard disk

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The internal hard disk is automatically formatted with recording area, normal recording, recording conditions, etc. Before starting recording, verify the recordable duration for normal recording. The formatting can be modified using "Recording settings". (P39)

Recording format verification

A The total capacity of the hard disk and each area

can be verified. (P43)

Alarm recording area

Archive area

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Normal recording area

80%

B The settings for recording image quality

(ENHANCED), audio recording, recording rate, and programmed recording can be verified. (P49)

<NORMAL REC MODE SET> PICTURE QUALITY : ENHANCED AUDIO RECORDING : OFF REC RATE : 12.5FPS ( 35H) REC PROGRAM GROUP : OFF

<RECORDING AREA SET> TOTAL CAPACITY : 82GB NORMAL RECORDING AREA : 80 % AREA FULL RESET -> ALARM RECORDING AREA : 19 % AREA FULL RESET -> ARCHIVE AREA : 1 % AREA FULL RESET ->

CAUTION : WHEN THE AREA SETTING IS CHANGED, THE WHOLE AREA WILL BE INITIALIZED !

Normal recording (normal recording area)

Video from all cameras connected to the video input terminals of the DVR can be recorded with one touch of a button.

Press the REC/STOP button during surveillance.

"REC" appears on the operation display, and recording starts.

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REC/STOP

Press the REC/STOP button for approximately 3

seconds to stop recording.

The "REC" display disappears.

• Press the PLAY/STOP button to start playback. (P18)

• Playback is possible during recording. (P18)

b Other recordings

In addition to normal recording, the following types of recordings can be used. These methods require some settings and installation. Refer to the appropriate pages.

☞ Timer-controlled recording (records to the normal

recording area) P51

Automatically records the video within the preset timeframe.

English

C Overwrite setting for each recording area can be

verified. If overwrite is set, and the recording area is full, the oldest video is overwritten by new in the order of recording. The default setting is ON, which enables overwrite, thus provides for continuous recording. (P47)

<RECORDING CONDITIONS SET> NORMAL RECORDING AREA OVERWRITE : ON ALARM RECORDING AREA OVERWRITE : ON

REMAINING DISK WARNING : ** SERIES RECORDING : OFF AUTO DELETE : OFF

☞ Alarm recording (records to the alarm recording area)

P55

Automatically records when an alarm is input from the external alarm switch or the motion sensor.

☞ Pre-alarm recording (records to the alarm recording

area) P57

Records video and audio directly before the alarm input. This information can be used for analyzing the circumstances of the alarm occurrence.

☞ Motion sensor screen description P58

17 How to use

Viewing recorded video

(Normal recording area)

This DVR can play video that has already been recorded or currently being recorded in the normal recording area (by normal or timer-controlled recording).

Normal recording area

(Hard disk recording areas)

Playback

• If the start point of the recording becomes unknown due to deleting video or resetting, then video playback will start from the earliest recording.

• After being paused or stopped, playback resumes from the stop point.

Playback is possible during recording.

If the PLAY/STOP button is pressed during recording, the video playback will begin from the start point of recording. When playing video near the point of recording, video playback may pause temporarily.

PLAY/STOP

Full-screen viewing

Press the PLAY/STOP button.

Video stored in the normal recording area is played back from the starting point of recording. The " " symbol appears in the operation display area.

26-10-06 09:30:00 REC REPEAT EN A ARCHIV 0001

PLAY/STOP

• When playback ends, the DVR pauses automatically, and the STILL indicator turns on. The " " symbol appears in the operation display area.

Press the camera selection button (example 2, 9) to

play the video of the desired camera.

Press the PLAY/STOP button to end the playback.

Fast-forward/fast-reverse during playback

Turn the S-dial clockwise for fast-forward.

The " " symbol appears in the operation display area.

26-10-06 09:30:00 REC REPEAT EN A ALARM 0000

Turn the S-dial counterclockwise for fast-reverse.

The " " symbol appears in the operation display area.

26-10-06 09:30:00 REC REPEAT EN A ALARM 0000

Maintaining the speed of fast-forward or fast-reverse

Press the SHUTTLE HOLD button while turning the S-dial for fast-forward or fast-reverse.

The speed will be maintained even after the S-dial is released.

SHUTTLE HOLD

English

☞ Release the S-dial for normal playback.

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Viewing recorded video

Changing the playback speed

The corresponding symbol ( , ...) appears in the operation display area for each of these operations.

Audio will not be played when changing the playback speed.

A Fast-forward/Slow playback

(Normal

playback)

Turn the J-dial clockwise.

Fast-forward playback starts.

2 Turn the J-dial counterclockwise.

Slow playback starts.

3 Turn the J-dial clockwise.

Normal playback starts.

B Fast-reverse/Slow-reverse playback

(Fast-forward) (Slow) (Normal

playback)

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Viewing still images

Press the STILL button during playback.

The image is paused. The " " symbol appears in the operation display area.

Press the STILL button once again, to return to normal playback.

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STILL

Frame advance (forward and reverse)

Use this function while playback is paused.

• Turn the J-dial clockwise. The still image moves forward by one frame (one

field).

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English

(Normal playback →

Reverse playback) (Fast-forward) (Slow)

(Normal

playback)

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SHUTTLE HOLD SHUTTLE HOLD

Turn the S-dial counterclockwise.

Normal reverse playback starts.

2 Press the SHUTTLE HOLD button.

Reverse playback speed is locked.

3 Turn the J-dial counterclockwise.

Fast-reverse playback starts.

4 Turn the J-dial clockwise.

Slow-reverse playback starts.

5 Press the SHUTTLE HOLD button.

Shuttle lock is released.

6 Turn the J-dial clockwise or counterclockwise.

Normal playback starts.

• Turn the J-dial counterclockwise. The still image moves back by one frame (one field).

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When the video from the normal recording area and the alarm recording area are played back in succession, or video is played back during alarm recording, the following conditions may occur.

• The quality of the images of the video may deteriorate when playback switches between recording areas.

• The image may appear paused during normal playback or fast-forward/fast-reverse.

19 How to use

Viewing recorded video

Enlarged viewing

The zoom function is not available in multi-screen (4/9/16), plus screen mode or on the monitor connected to MON2.

Images become coarser during zooming.

Press the ZOOM button.

A zoom frame appears in the center of the screen. Live video can be magnified during surveillance.

ZOOM

Move the zoom frame to the area to be enlarged.

1 Turn the J-dial to move the frame horizontally.

Quad-screen viewing

If video is recorded from a number of cameras, the recorded videos can be played back in a quad-screen format.

Press the QUAD button during playback.

Videos recorded from camera numbers 1~4 are displayed in quad-screen format.

Press the QUAD button repeatedly.

The monitor display switches to quad-screen mode. Press the camera selection button to return to

full-screen display.

QUAD

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5~8, 9~3.

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2 Turn the S-dial clockwise, and then turn the

J-dial to move the frame vertically.

Turn the S-dial clockwise.

The area enclosed by the zoom frame is enlarged by a factor of 2.

Press the ZOOM button to cancel the zoom

function.

Multi-screen (9/16) viewing

If video is recorded from a number of cameras, the recorded videos can be played back in a multi-screen format.

Press the MULTI button during playback.

Videos recorded from camera numbers 1~9 are displayed in multi-9 format.

Press the MULTI button repeatedly.

The display switches between multi-16 and multi-9 modes.

Press the camera selection button to return to full-screen display.

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☞ Refer to P74 for information about rearranging the

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Searching for recorded video

Video stored in the normal recording area, alarm recording area or archive recording area can be located by searching and then played back.

Use one of the five search methods to locate the required video.

Press the SEARCH button:

The <SEARCH> screen appears.

Searching is not possible during playback and menu display.

Note: During playback of video, the S-dial,

the J-dial and the front panel

A Alarm search (P22)

<ALARM SEARCH> NO DATE TIME CH TOTAL ALARMS 0016 05-01 09:53 1 00016 0015 05-01 09:53 1 0014 05-01 09:53 1 0013 05-01 09:53 1 0012 05-01 09:52 1 0011 05-01 09:51 1 0010 05-01 09:51 1 0009 05-01 03:10 1 MOVE:JOG SELECT:SHUTTLE

buttons can be used for operations such as pause and fast-forward.

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ALARM SEARCH -> ALARM THUMBNAIL SEARCH -> TIME/DATE SEARCH ->

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ARCHIVE AREA SEARCH -> MOTION DETECTION SEARCH ->

MOVE:JOG SELECT:SHUTTLE

J (jog) dial S (shuttle) dial

<TIME/DATE SEARCH> RECORDING TOP : 16-01-06 14:46 RECORDING END : 19-01-06 13:32 CHANNEL : - SEARCH : DATE TIME 16-01-06 14:46 PREVIEW -> VIEW ->

CHANGE:JOG SET:SHUTTLE

Searches and plays alarm video from the recording list based on date and time.

Searches and plays all video stored in the alarm recording area. If pre-alarm video was also recorded, then the video immediately before the alarm can be viewed, too.

Alarm thumbnail search (P22)

Searches and plays alarm video from the

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thumbnail list based on alarm number. The videos recorded in the alarm recording area

are displayed in the thumbnail list.

Searches the recorded video period based on date and time.

Video stored in the normal recording area (by normal recording or timer-controlled recording) and in the alarm recording area can be played back by specifying the date and time.

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Archive area search (P24)

<ARCHIVE AREA SEARCH> NO DATE START CH CAPACITY 0001 01-01 01:48 1 TOTAL - 816MB 0002 05-01 09:53 1 USED - 16MB 0003 01-01 02:41 1 0004 02-01 03:10 1 0005 02-01 04:25 1 0006 04-01 02:40 1 0007 04-01 01:25 1 0008 04-01 01:25 1 MOVE:JOG SELECT:SHUTTLE

Motion detection search (P24)

<MOTION DETECTION SEARCH 1> SEARCH FROM : ALARM START : 01-01-06 00:40 END : 05-01-06 10:17

CHANNEL : --

START PREVIEW ->

MOVE:JOG SELECT:SHUTTLE

<MOTION DETECTION SEARCH 2> SEARCH FROM : ALARM / CHANNEL : 4

START : 05-01-06 10:00 END : 05-01-06 10:17 MOTION SENSOR -> PREVIEW -> VIEW -> MOVE:JOG SELECT:SHUTTLE

Searches and plays back video stored in the archive recording area based on date and time.

Plays back video stored in the archive area.

Searches and plays back video of moving objects detected by motion sensors. By setting the motion sensor back to its original location, and specifying the date and time, motion detections at a certain sensor can be investigated.

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A Alarm search

Press the SEARCH button during recording or live

video.

Turn the J-dial, select "ALARM SEARCH", and turn

the S-dial clockwise.

The <ALARM SEARCH> screen is displayed. The eight most recent alarm recordings are displayed.

☞ Press the SEARCH button to cancel the search

mode.

Operation returns to the normal screen.

(J-dial)

(S-dial)

(Menu item - Description)

1 NO:

Displays the alarm number.

2 DATE/TIME:

Displays the date and time at which the alarm video was recorded.

3 CH:

Displays the channel (camera number) of the alarm video.

4 TOTAL ALARMS:

Displays the total number of alarm videos recorded.

5 Preview screen:

Displays the selected alarm video.

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B Alarm thumbnail search

Press the SEARCH button during recording or live

video.

Turn the J-dial, select "ALARM THUMBNAIL

SEARCH", and turn the S-dial clockwise.

The nine most recent alarm videos are displayed. An alarm number is displayed for each alarm video, and

the number of the selected alarm will start blinking.

☞ Press the SEARCH button to cancel the search

mode.

Operation returns to the normal screen.

(J-dial)

Turn the J-dial, select the desired alarm number

(blinks), and turn the S-dial clockwise.

(S-dial)

The selected video is played in full-screen mode. When the selected video is over, playback pauses.

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Press the PLAY/STOP button.

PLAY/STOP

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Turn the J-dial to move the cursor to the "NO" you

want to play and then turn the S-dial clockwise.

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First, the preview screen displays the video recorded at the moment of the alarm occurrence, and then the selected video is played in full-screen mode. When the selected video is over, playback pauses.

Press the PLAY/STOP button.

PLAY/STOP

b Viewing pre-alarm video

After beginning playback of an alarm recording identified by an alarm search, turn the S-dial counterclockwise.

• Identical to alarm searching, playback is only possible within each individual alarm recording. Play the previous and next alarm recordings using the ALARM buttons.

• The S-dial, the J-dial and the front panel buttons can be used for operations such as pause and fast-forward.

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C Date/time search

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Press the SEARCH button during recording or live

video.

Turn the J-dial, select "TIME/DATE SEARCH", and

turn the S-dial clockwise.

The cursor moves to "CHANNEL".

☞ Press the SEARCH button to cancel the search

mode.

Operation returns to the normal screen.

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TIME/DATE SEARCH

<TIME/DATE SEARCH> RECORDING TOP : 16-01-06 14:46 RECORDING END : 19-01-06 13:32 CHANNEL : --

SEARCH : DATE TIME 16-01-06 14:46 PREVIEW ->

VIEW ->

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(Menu item - Description)

1 RECORDING TOP/RECORDING END:

Automatically displays the date/time of the first and the last (most recent) recorded videos. These fields cannot be modified.

2 CHANNEL:

Used to set the channel (camera number) for playback.

3 SEARCH:

Used to set the date/time for playback.

4 PREVIEW:

When selected, displays the preview screen.

5 VIEW:

When selected, plays the previewed recording in full-screen mode.

6 Preview screen area

Searching by date and time.

Example: Recording from camera 3 from 8:30pm

on October 26, 2006

<TIME/DATE SEARCH> RECORDING TOP : 01-10-06 14:46 RECORDING END : 30-10-06 13:32

CHANNEL : 05 SEARCH : DATE TIME 26-10-06 20:30

PREVIEW -> VIEW ->

CHANGE:JOG SET:SHUTTLE

The cursor moves to "PREVIEW".

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Day

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Turn the S-dial clockwise.

A search progress bar is displayed during searching, followed by recording of the specified date and time displayed in the preview screen.

<TIME/DATE SEARCH> RECORDING TOP : 01-10-06 14:46 RECORDING END : 30-10-06 13:32 CHANNEL : 05 SEARCH : DATE TIME 26-10-06 20:30 PREVIEW -> SEARCHING VIEW ->

CHANGE:JOG SET:SHUTTLE

☞ If no recording exists for the specified time:

The recording closest to the specified time is displayed.

b Viewing the preview screen

Turn the J-dial, select "VIEW", and turn the S-dial clockwise.

The selected video is played in full-screen mode.

If a date/time search is performed on alarm recordings or programmed recordings by specifying the channel, depending on the recording circumstances, the desired video may not be found. In this case, try the date/time search again without specifying the channel. Start playback, and use fast-forward and fast-reverse to locate the video from the desired channel.

• The retrieved video can be displayed in full-screen mode

Note:

without displaying the preview screen by entering the date and the time and by selecting "VIEW".

• The S-dial, the J-dial and the front panel buttons can be used for operations such as pause and fast-forward.

• If "CHANNEL" is set to "--", then playback will be displayed in multi-screen mode.

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Month Minutes

1 Turn the S-dial clockwise. 2 Select "03" by turning the J-dial, and turn the

S-dial clockwise.

3 Select the number using the J-dial, and then turn

the S-dial clockwise to set it. Repeat the procedure until the entire date/time setting is complete.

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D Archive area search

Plays back video stored in the archive area.

Press the SEARCH button during recording or live

video.

Turn the J-dial, select "ARCHIVE AREA SEARCH",

and turn the S-dial clockwise.

The <ARCHIVE AREA SEARCH> screen is displayed. The eight most recent archive recordings are displayed

in the order of archiving.

☞ Press the SEARCH button to cancel the search

mode.

Operation returns to the normal screen.

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(Menu item - Description)

1 NO:

Displays the number of the archive.

2 DATE:

Displays the date of recording.

3 START:

Displays the start time of recording.

4 CH:

Displays the lead channel (camera number) of the recording.

5 TOTAL:

Displays the total capacity of the archive area.

6 USED:

Displays the amount of the archive area that has been used.

Select the desired "NO" by turning the J-dial, and

turn the S-dial clockwise.

The selected video is displayed in the preview screen, and playback starts in full-screen mode. When the selected video is over, playback pauses.

Press the PLAY/STOP button.

PLAY/STOP

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E Motion detection search

• Select the search area and the channel number on the <MOTION DETECTION SEARCH 1> screen. Selecting the <START PREVIEW> will display the <MOTION DETECTION SEARCH 2> screen.

• The <MOTION DETECTION SEARCH 2> screen displays the specified search area and channel number. Set the start and end date/time, and select "MOTION SENSOR" to display the motion sensor setting screen.

• On the motion sensor setting screen, set the motion sensor for the recorded images and detect scenes where images were changed by intruders etc.

SEARCH FROM : ALARM

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START : 01-01-06 00:40 END : 05-01-06 10:17

CHANNEL : --

START PREVIEW ->

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(Menu item - Description) <MOTION DETECTION SEARCH 1> screen

1 SEARCH FROM/START/END

When selecting a recording area for the motion sensor setting, the date and time of the first and last recording in the selected recording area will be displayed automatically. These fields cannot be modified.

Selections:

• ALARM: Searches video from the alarm recording area.

•NORMAL: Searches video from the normal recording area.

• ALARM & NORMAL:

Searches video from the alarm recording area and the normal recording area.

2 CHANNEL

Use this menu item to selects the channel for the motion sensor.

3 START PREVIEW

Search is performed based on the above selected area and channel and the <MOTION DETECTION SEARCH 2> screen is displayed.

<MOTION DETECTION SEARCH 2> screen

1 SEARCH FROM/CHANNEL

Displays the settings selected on the <MOTION DETECTION SEARCH 2> screen.

2 START/END

Used to set the start and end time of the search area and specified channel.

3 MOTION SENSOR

Displays the motion sensor setting screen.

4 PREVIEW

The video found by the search function is displayed in the preview area.

5 VIEW

The video found by the search function is played in full-screen mode.

<MOTION DETECTION SEARCH 2> SEARCH FROM : ALARM / CHANNEL : 4

START : 05-01-06 10:00

END :

05-01-06 10:17 MOTION SENSOR -> PREVIEW ->

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E Motion detection search (continued)

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Press the SEARCH button during recording or live

video.

Turn the J-dial, select "MOTION DETECTION

SEARCH", and turn the S-dial clockwise.

The <MOTION DETECTION SEARCH 1> screen appears.

The "SEARCHING" starts blinking.

☞ Press the SEARCH button to cancel the search

mode.

Operation returns to the normal screen.

MOTION DETECTION SEARCH

END : SEARCHING

<MOTION DETECTION SEARCH 1> SEARCH FROM : ALARM

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Turn the S-dial clockwise.

The "ALARM" starts blinking.

Select the desired recording area (example: ALARM

& NORMAL) by turning the J-dial, and then turn the S-dial clockwise.

"SEARCHING" of END starts blinking again, the search is over.

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START : 01-01-06 00:40 END : 05-01-06 10:17

CHANNEL : --

Selections: ALARM/NORMAL/ALARM & NORMAL

Select a channel by turning the J-dial and then turn

the S-dial clockwise.

The "– –" starts blinking.

Select the desired channel (example: camera 4) by

turning the J-dial, and then turn the S-dial clockwise.

The cursor moves to the START PREVIEW field.

START PREVIEW ->

Turn the S-dial clockwise.

The screen switches to the <MOTION DETECTION SEARCH 2> screen, and the channel 4 preview screen is displayed.

Turn the S-dial clockwise, and set the number using

the J-dial. Turn the S-dial clockwise again, and repeat this to set the date and time for the start of the search.

Repeat the same steps as shown at 8 to set the

end date and time for the search.

Example: November 29, 2006 8:30pm

The cursor moves to the MOTION SENSOR field.

END : 29-11-06 20:30

Turn the S-dial clockwise.

The motion sensor setting screen is displayed.

<MOTION DETECTION SEARCH 2> SEARCH FROM : ALARM & NORMAL/ CHANNEL : 4

START : 28-10-06 20:30 END : 29-11-06 20:30 MOTION SENSOR -> PREVIEW -> VIEW -> MOVE:JOG SELECT:SHUTTLE

Setting the motion sensor

1 Turn the J-dial to move the cursor to the desired

position of the sensor, and then turn the S-dial clockwise.

–: Sensor is not set ú: Sensor is set

After switching the sensor from unset to set, the same operation can be used to set sensors at other locations.

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2 Turn the J-dial to move the cursor to "LEVEL:

OFF", and then turn the S-dial clockwise.

The "OFF" starts blinking. Selections: OFF/1/2/.../9/10 (low sensitivity)

3 Turn the J-dial to set "LEVEL: OFF" to [5], and

then turn the S-dial clockwise twice.

The <MOTION DETECTION SEARCH 2> screen returns.

For searching the "PREVIEW" or "VIEW" screens, continue at P26 without exiting the current search.

Press the SEARCH button to exit the search mode.

The normal live video display returns.

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LEVEL : 5 EXIT

Example: October 28, 2006 8:30pm

When the settings are complete, turn the S-dial clockwise.

START : 28-10-06 20:30

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If you set the motion search to a specific channel (camera number), only the video from the specified channel will be played. The camera title, date and time may not be displayed fully on the screen.

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E Motion detection search (continued)

b Motion sensor settings verification using the

preview screen

<MOTION DETECTION SEARCH 2> SEARCH FROM : ALARM / CHANNEL : 4

START : 05-01-06 10:00 END : 05-01-06 20:00 MOTION SENSOR -> PREVIEW -> VIEW -> MOVE:JOG SELECT:SHUTTLE

Turn the J-dial to move the cursor to "PREVIEW",

and then turn the S-dial clockwise.

The image is displayed in the preview area.

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☞ If "NOT FOUND" is displayed, set the motion

sensors once again.

☞ Each time the S-dial is turned clockwise, the

images detected by the motion sensor are displayed on the preview screen.

b Full-screen viewing of video detected by the

motion sensor

<MOTION DETECTION SEARCH 2> SEARCH FROM : ALARM / CHANNEL : 4

START : 05-01-06 10:00 END : 05-01-06 20:00 MOTION SENSOR -> PREVIEW -> VIEW -> MOVE:JOG SELECT:SHUTTLE

Turn the J-dial to move the cursor to "VIEW", and

then turn the S-dial clockwise.

Normal playback starts from the selected image. When the video is over, playback pauses.

Press the SEARCH button to exit the search mode.

The normal live video display returns.

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To search a recording from a different channel, stop the current playback and then repeat the setting process from the beginning.

Press the PLAY/STOP button.

PLAY/STOP

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Copying recorded video to media

Selected video stored in the normal recording area and the alarm recording area can be copied to various media (full screen). Images copied to a CompactFlash card can be directly printed on a printer.

Copying video from the normal or

alarm recording area to the archive area (P28)

We recommend using this area to store video only for quick verification, not as a permanent storage.

If complete archival is required, copy to media such as a CompactFlash card.

Archive area

Alarm recording area

• Verify the available recording space in the archive area before copying.

• If the available archive area is insufficient, copy the archive area to media such as a CompactFlash card, and erase the archive area.

Copying video from the internal hard

disk to the CD-R/RW (P29)

Before copying, connect the CD-R/RW drive to the USB connector on the front or the rear panel.

If the CD-R/RW drive connection is not confirmed the selections of the CD-R/RW under the COPY TO are not displayed.

Archive area

Alarm recording area

Normal recording area

Copying video from the internal hard

disk to media such as a CompactFlash card (P30)

Archive area

Alarm recording area

• When video is being copied from the normal or the alarm recording area to media such as a CompactFlash card, the video is temporarily stored in the archive area, and then copied to the media. Always check for sufficient archive space before copying. When the copying is complete, the video will be deleted from the archive area.

• Copying video to a CompactFlash card takes about 15 seconds per 1MB. If the recording capacity becomes full during the copying operation, the message "COMPACTFLASH FULL!" appears and the copying operation finishes. Press any key to return to the normal screen. Repeat the copy procedure with a CompactFlash card that has sufficient recording space.

• Video copied to a CompactFlash card or CD-R/RW includes a tampering detection code. Contact the store where you purchased your device regarding the detection of tampering occurrences.

• Video copied to a CompactFlash card or CD-R/RW with audio attached can be played using the DVR Viewer 2. Refer to the separate "Manual for Remote Operation using a Network Connection" for more information.

• JPEG images are handled as field images. Viewing these images using an image processing software available on the market will result in viewing the vertical direction compressed to 50% so please make sure to use DVR Viewer 2.

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Printing images directly from the

CompactFlash card or the microdrive. (P31)

In order to print the recorded images, the media must be formatted on the DVR before use.

Only FAT16 CompactFlash cards can be formatted on the DVR. The DVR will not recognize FAT32 cards.

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