Sanyo DSR-M814 User Manual

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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-M814
Trade Name : SANYO
Responsible party : SANYO FISHER COMPANY
Address : 21605 Plummer Street,

Chatsworth, California 91311
Telephone No. : [phone]
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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BEFORE USE

Notes on handling internal hard disk
drive components

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

Conditions to avoid

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 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.

z Do not install the digital video recorder in areas of

constant vibration such as motor vehicles or trains.

z The digital video recorder has ventilation holes. Make

sure these holes are not blocked after installation.

z Do not use the digital video recorder in areas with poor

ventilation, such as a bookshelf or box.

z The digital video recorder is designed to be placed

horizontally. Do not place it in an upright position.

z When installing the digital video recorder in a rack,

ensure a gap of at least 5 cm at the top and bottom.

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

attach the feet to the base of the unit and place it down
gently. If the feet are not attached, place the unit down
very carefully.

 Do not move the unit for 30 seconds after

disconnecting the power.

After the power is disconnected, 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 disconnecting the power.

 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 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.

The hard disk and cooling fan are
consumable 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 POWER indicator flashes if a problem occurs in the
hard disk or fan. (P.11)

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, or record using
mirroring.

Hard disk protection

 Notes on transporting

When transporting the unit, pack it securely using the
packing materials. In addition, use a method of
transportation that minimizes vibration.

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

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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.

When not in use for an extended
period of time

Not using the unit for an extended period of time may cause
problems in functions. Power on the unit and operate it
occasionally during such periods.

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. ) Indicates manual page to refer to.

Copyright

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.
Copyright law prohibits the recording of copyrighted
images without the permission of the copyright holder
except for personal use.

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 center 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 (VA-SW814/VA-SW81LITE). When the [MENU]
button is operative, operations from the PC are disabled.

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CONTENTS

BEFORE USE

INTRODUCTION

1. MAIN FEATURES ..........................................6

2. ACCESSORIES .............................................6

3. NAMES AND FUNCTIONS OF PARTS ........7

Front panel......................................................... 7

Rear panel ......................................................... 8

4. INSTALLATION AND CONNECTIONS.........9

When installing................................................... 9

Check the setting ............................................... 9

Basic connections .............................................. 9

Connecting to a network .................................. 10

Connecting the power...................................... 11

Securing the power cord.................................. 11

System controller connections ......................... 11

Remote control connections ............................ 11

Alarm sensor connections................................ 11

Series recording connections........................... 11

OPERATION

3. PLAYING BACK VIDEOS........................... 19

Playback...........................................................19

Fast-forwarding or rewinding during playback..19

Viewing still images ..........................................20

Frame advance (reverse) .................................20

Switching audio channels.................................21

4. SEARCHING FOR RECORDED VIDEOS .. 22

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

Date and time search .......................................24

5. PREVENTING ACCIDENTAL OPERATION

(KEY LOCK FUNCTION) ............................ 26

Setting the key lock function.............................26

Releasing the key lock function........................26

6. COPYING RECORDED VIDEOS TO

EXTERNAL MEDIA..................................... 27

Copying to external media................................27

Formatting a CompactFlash card or CD-RW....29

SETTINGS

1. MENU CONFIGURATION........................... 30

Operating menu screens ..................................30

Restoring items to the default settings .............31

Overview of settings .........................................31

INTRODUCTION OPERATION SETTINGS APPENDIX

1. ADJUSTING THE DISPLAY ........................12

Operation display area..................................... 12

Changing the position of the

operation display ........................................ 13

Displaying four screens in sequence

automatically .............................................. 13

Displaying the image from a specified channel

in a single screen ....................................... 14

2. RECORDING ...............................................15

Recording......................................................... 15

Recording with the timer (timer recording)....... 16

Recording upon alarm detection...................... 17

Setting alarm recording.................................... 17

When an alarm input is detected... .................. 17

Ending alarm recording.................................... 18

2. SETTING THE LANGUAGE AND TIME..... 33

Changing the language ....................................33

Setting the time ................................................34

<DAYLIGHT SAVING> settings .......................34

Synchronizing the time with other

DSR-M814 DVRs

(with two or more DVRs connected)...........36

3. SCREEN SET MENU .................................. 38

Screen settings.................................................38

MONITOR SET ................................................39

Naming the cameras ........................................40

Setting the motion sensor.................................41

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OPERATIONINTRODUCTION SETTINGS APPENDIX

4. RECORDER MENU .....................................43

Recording settings ........................................... 43

Basic recording settings................................... 43

Alarm recording settings .................................. 46

Setting the audio level...................................... 47

Setting the day and time for timer recording .... 47

Setting holidays................................................ 50

Initializing the hard disk/adding a hard disk ..... 51

5. DISPLAY SET..............................................53

Settings............................................................ 53

Customizing the operation display area........... 53

6. BUZZER SET ...............................................54

Settings............................................................ 54

Setting the buzzer for each condition............... 54

7. SECURITY LOCK SET ................................55

Password setting example............................... 55

Settings............................................................ 55

Setting the administrator password.................. 55

Setting the user password ............................... 57

Setting the password for recording and

playback operations ................................... 57

Preventing copying to CD-R/RWs and

CompactFlash cards .................................. 58

Setting the security lock................................... 58

4. SPECIFICATIONS ...................................... 70

Dimensions.......................................................71

Cautions when adding a hard disk ...................71

8. RS-485/NETWORK SET..............................59

Network connections and settings ................... 59

RS-485 connections and settings .................... 61

9. POWER LOSS/USED TIME ........................62

10. MENU UPLOAD/DOWNLOAD ....................63

Settings............................................................ 63

APPENDIX

1. CONTROL TERMINAL

SPECIFICATIONS .......................................66

System controller connections ......................... 66

Remote control connections ............................ 67

Alarm sensor connections................................ 67

Series recording connections........................... 67

2. RS-485 SPECIFICATIONS ..........................68

RS-485 termination switch settings.................. 68

3. INTERFACE SPECIFICATIONS..................69

DVR/VCR command table ............................... 69

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INTRODUCTION

1. MAIN FEATURES

 Control for 4 monitoring cameras

This digital video recorder can record images from four
monitoring cameras onto an internal hard disk.

 Upgrade to large-capacity hard disk upgrade

available

Up to two, 300 GB hard disks can be installed.
Offers a long, continuous recording time of 336 hours or
more with a 120 GB hard disk installed (standard image
quality). Recording time varies depending on the size of the
hard disk installed.

 Protect data with mirroring

When two hard disks of the same size are installed,
mirroring can be used to protect your data.

 Complete range of recording/playback

functions

z You can play back and record images at the same

time.

z You can record and play back audio.
z The timer record function lets you make recordings at

different times each day. (P.16)

z Images from four cameras can be displayed on a

single monitor, in the quad screen.

z The automatic channel switching function

(SEQUENCE) lets you display the images from each
channel on a single screen sequentially, or display
just the desired image on a single screen.

z The motion sensor function allows you to

automatically record images containing movements

of intruders or others.

 Search function - lets you instantly display the

desired video (

z Search in order of alarm occurrence.
z Search by date and time.

P.22)

 Security lock function – lets you restrict users,

for data and equipment management (

P.55)

 Expandability and PC connection

z The LAN terminal lets you connect the digital video

recorder to a network, for remote operation/remote

monitoring using a PC.

z Network connection lets you control up to 4000 DVRs

(digital video recorder) using up to 8 PCs.*

z Can be connected to a system controller (sold

separately) using the RS-485 terminal.

z A CD-R/RW drive or CompactFlash card reader can

be connected using the USB port. Recorded videos

can be copied to external media, and menu data can

be transferred to multiple DSR-M814 digital video

recorders using external media.
* VA-SW81LITE Ver.2 (supplied) or VA-SW814 Ver.2

(sold separately) software is required. (Some
functions are not available with VA-SW81LITE Ver.2.)

INTRODUCTION

2. ACCESSORIES

Check that you have all the parts below.

Power cord

Ferrite core (1)

For: LAN connection cable

Power cord tie

Application software
(VA-SW81LITE Ver.2)

Instruction manual

z DSR-M814
z VA-SW81LITE

GNU GPL Open Software
License Agreement

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3. NAMES AND FUNCTIONS OF PARTS

INTRODUCTION

Front panel

1234

POWER

QUAD/

SEQUENCE

FULL

LAN

(LINK/ACT)

AUDIO SEARCH

MENU

REVIEW CUE

MENU
RESET

12 14 15 1918 20 2116 1713

1. POWER indicator (P.11)

Lights when the power is ON.
Flashes when there is a problem with the hard disk or
fan.

2. CHANNEL buttons and indicators

Used when switching the image display from the quad
screen to a single screen. Pressing a channel button
lights its indicator and displays the corresponding image
in a single screen.

3. [MENU] button and indicator

Used to display the menu screens. The indicator lights
when a menu screen is displayed.

4. [REVIEW] button

When pressed during playback, lets you rewind the
image while watching it on screen. Also used for menu
screen operations.

5. [ ] button

Used to move the cursor in menu screens up. Also used
to change setting values.

6. [ ] button

Used to move the cursor in menu screens down. Also
used to change setting values.

7. [CUE] button

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

8. [EXIT/OSD] button (P.30)

Returns the display to the normal screen when the main
menu, a sub-menu, the search screen, or a setting
screen is displayed.

9. [PLAY/STOP] button

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

PLAY/STOP

TIMER

EXIT/OSD

USB

ALARM

REC/STOPSTILL

LOCK/

REMOTE

10. [TIMER] button and indicator (P.16)

When the button is pressed while recording or stopped,

the digital video recorder enters timer record standby,

and the indicator lights. When the set time arrives, the

digital video recorder starts timer recording.

11. ALARM indicator

Flashes when recording an alarm image.

12. FULL indicator (P.44)

Lights when the remaining memory in the hard disk’s

recording area has reached zero and recording has

stopped.

13. LAN indicator

Lights when the digital video recorder is connected to a

network. Flashes when data is being sent and received.

14. [QUAD/SEQUENCE] button and indicator
(

P.13)

Switches to the quad screen display, or switches from
the quad screen display to each single-screen display in
sequence.

15. [AUDIO] button and indicator

Switches the audio output channel.

16. [SEARCH] button and indicator (P.22, P.24)

When the button is pressed while recording or stopped,
the indicator lights, and the search setting screen is
displayed.

17. [MENU RESET] button (P.31)

Used to initialize the currently displayed menu settings,
and to set the time.

18. [STILL] button

When pressed during playback, pauses the screen
image (the indicator lights). Pressing the button again
resumes playback.

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NAMES AND FUNCTIONS OF PARTS

19. USB port (P.27, P.63)

Used to connect a CompactFlash card reader or
CD-R/RW drive. You can copy settings (CompactFlash
card only) and recorded videos.

20. [REC/STOP] button and indicator

Starts normal recording. Indicator lights during recording.
During recording, pressing the button for at least 3
seconds stops recording and turns off the indicator.

Rear panel

1

AC IN

TV SYSTEM

NTSC

PAL

AUDIO

3

4

ALL

RESET

RS-485
TERMINATE

ON
OFF

21. LOCK/REMOTE indicator (P.26, P.58)

Lights when operations have been locked by the key
lock or security lock setting.
If an operation button is pressed when the security lock
is set, a buzzer sounds. The key lock cannot be set
during playback.
The indicator flashes at 4 times per second when there is
a network connection, and flashes at 1 time per second
when there is a network connection while locked.

325

4

IN

OUT

MIC IN

1

2

MONITOR OUT

LAN

1

12 34

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VIDEO

234

IN

OUT

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1. FAN

2. AUDIO IN terminals (4 channels)

3. AUDIO OUT terminal

4. LAN terminal (

P.59)

5. VIDEO IN terminals (4 channels)

6. Power cord holder

Secure the power cord to the holder using the supplied
cord tie. (

P.11)

7. AC INLET

AC power input terminal (3-core)

8. TV SYSTEM selector switch

Used to select between NTSC and PAL systems for the
camera input and monitor output connected to the digital
video recorder.

Disconnect the power and then connect it again after
selecting NTSC or PAL.

98 10 11

9. RS-485 TERMINATE switch

Turns RS-485 termination ON/OFF.

10. ALL RESET switch

Resets the clock and camera titles setting and restarts
the unit. (Menu settings are maintained)

11. MIC IN terminal

12. VIDEO MONITOR OUT terminal

Output terminal that displays quad screen on a single
monitor.

13. Control and alarm terminals

Used to connect other digital video recorders and
external devices, such as a system controller, remote
control, and alarm sensors. (

P.66, P.67)

14. VIDEO OUT terminals (4 channels)

Terminals for output of individual video channels directly
to the monitor.

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4. INSTALLATION AND CONNECTIONS

INTRODUCTION

When installing Check the setting

The digital video recorder has ventilation holes. Make sure
these holes are not blocked after installation. Do not use

Make sure the TV SYSTEM selector switch on the rear

panel is set to “NTSC”. (P.8)
the unit in areas with 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.

Disconnect the power and then connect it again after

selecting NTSC or PAL.

Basic connections

This section describes how to connect the digital video recorder to CCTV cameras and other devices. Be sure to read the
instruction manuals for each connected device. Make connections carefully. Improper connections can cause smoke or
malfunctions.
The connections for cameras (4), TV monitor (1), microphone and PC are shown below.

CCTV camera (sold separately)

*1

TV monitor

(sold separately)

Microphone

(sold separately)

Amp

(sold separately)

PC (sold separately)

or

switching hub

(sold separately)

*1 Use a shielded LAN

connection cable, and wind
it once around the supplied
ferrite core.

Video input terminal

AUDIO

3

4

ALL

TV SYSTEM

NTSC

PAL

RESET

RS-485
TERMINATE

ON
OFF

AC IN

LAN

IN

1

2

OUT

MONITOR OUT

MIC IN

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VIDEO

234

1

IN

12 34

OUT

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Audio input terminal

Microphone

(sold separately)

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Connecting to a network

INSTALLATION AND CONNECTIONS

The digital video recorder can be connected to a
100BASE-TX network using the LAN terminal on the rear
panel.

PC

PC

SWITCHING
HUB

SWITCHING
HUB

DVR DVR DVR DVR

SWITCHING
HUB

SWITCHING
HUB

SWITCHING
HUB

Up to 4000 digital video recorders (DVR) can be connected

to a network, and the remote operation software,

VA-SW81LITE Ver.2 (supplied) or VA-SW814 Ver.2 (sold

separately) allows you to control all connected DVRs, and

monitor live video and recorded audio and video from a PC.

Multiple PCs can also be connected to the network. (Some

functions are not available with VA-SW81LITE Ver.2.)

INTRODUCTION

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INSTALLATION AND CONNECTIONS

Connecting the power

When you have finished making all the other

INTRODUCTION

connections, insert the power plug into the
wall outlet.

There is no power switch. The display indicators flash, and

unit or subject it to vibration for at least 30 seconds. The
disk in the hard disk drive briefly keeps spinning after the
power is disconnected due to inertia. During this time the
head is unstable, and the disk is more sensitive to
shocks and vibrations than usual, so avoid even the
lightest shocks.

after a few moments, the monitor screen displays the

z After disconnecting the power cable, do not move the

camera image.

Securing the power cord

Secure the power cord to the holder using the supplied

AUDIO

LAN

IN

341

2

OUT

ALL

RESET

RS-485
TERMINATE

MONITOR OUT

ON

MIC IN

OFF

AC IN

TV SYSTEM
NTSC

PAL

VIDEO

1

234

1234

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10 11 12 13 14 1516 17 1819

IN

power cord tie as shown in the illustration.

OUT

Power cable

z When turning the power ON for the first time

“PLEASE SET THE CLOCK” is flashed on the monitor

Power cord tie

screen. Follow the steps on page 34 to set the clock.

z If the clock is already set

The operation display area is displayed.

System controller connections

Operation

display area

HI A

05-10-04 08: 30 :35 AL 000 15

z If a problem occurs when connecting the power or

during operation, the POWER indicator flashes as
follows to indicate the type of problem. Contact a Sanyo
Authorized Service Center if this happens.

POWER indicator Problem

A problem has been found on
the hard disk. The hard disk

Flashes 4 times
per second

must be replaced or formatted.
If you need to save videos
stored on the hard disk,
contact a Sanyo Authorized
Service Center.

Flashes 1 time per
second

There is a problem with the
fan.

A single system controller (sold separately) allows you to

set up multiple digital video recorders at the same time.

(P.66)

Remote control connections

A remote control can be used to perform the operations of

the buttons on the front panel. To perform remote control

operations, you must construct your own remote control.

(P.67)

Alarm sensor connections

Commercially available alarm sensors (normal open,

low-level at detection) can be connected to the ALARM IN

(1 to 4) terminals on the rear panel. (P.67)

Series recording connections

When connecting this unit to additional digital video

recorders, recording continues automatically on the next

recorder when the hard disk of the first recorder is full.

(P.67)

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OPERATION

1. ADJUSTING THE DISPLAY

At power ON, the operation display area appears at the top
of the monitor screen.The operation display area shows the
date/time, image quality, remaining time, and other
information needed for operations.

Operation display area

Example: Normal screen

(1)

(5)

Operation
isplay area

(8)

(2) (3) (4)

(6)



X180 HI A

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(7)

(5) Date display (P.34)

Shows the month/day/year.

05-10-04 (month/day/year)

(6) Time display (P.34)

“PLEASE SET THE CLOCK” 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) Alarm display and alarm count display (P.17)

When you set an alarm using the <ALARM REC
MODE SET> menu item, the alarm display area
displays the following information. (P.46)

z Alarm display

When alarm recording is set, “AL” appears.
During alarm recording, the “AL” display flashes.

z Alarm count display

Displays the total number of alarms that have been
generated.

(8) Camera title and VIDEO LOSS display

The title set for each camera is displayed.
“VIDEO LOSS” is displayed when there is no video
input.

OPERATION

(1) Operation symbol display

Displays symbols for recording, playback, playback
speed, etc.
For the meaning of each operation symbol, see
“Displayed symbols” on the right.

During simultaneous recording and playback, the display
indicates playback ( ).

(2) Picture quality display (P.44)

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

(3) Audio recording

Displays “A” when audio recording has been set.

(4) Remaining time display

Unless “OVER WRITE” is set for recording, displays
the remaining amount of available recording time, as
shown below.

Remaining

time

1 hour or more

Less than 1

hour

Less than 10

minutes

Displayed
increment

1 hour

increments

10 minute

increments

1 minute

increments

Example

1H

10M

1M

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ADJUSTING THE DISPLAY

Displayed symbols

The meanings of the symbols shown in the operation
display area during recording or playback are listed below.

(1) Operation symbol display Description

OPERATION

Playback speed display

(2) Image quality display

(3) Audio recording display

(4) Remaining time display

(7) Alarm count display

REC Recording

Playback

Still

Rewind playback

Fast-forward playback

Slow playback

Reverse slow playback

X2

X7.5

X15

X30

X180

1/8

1/4

1/2

2 times the normal
playback speed

7.5 times the normal
playback speed

15 times the normal
playback speed

30 times the normal
playback speed

180 times the normal
playback speed

1/8 the normal playback
speed

1/4 the normal playback
speed

1/2 the normal playback
speed

SU+ SUPER+

SUP SUPER

HI HIGH

STD STANDARD

A Audio recording ON

(None) Audio recording OFF

Displayed in 1 hour

000H

increments when the
remaining time is 1 hour
or more.

AL00000

Displays the number of
generated alarms.

Changing the position of the
operation display

Press the [EXIT/OSD] button repeatedly.

Pressing the [EXIT/OSD] button repeatedly lets you move

or hide the operation display area.

[EXIT/OSD] button

Top of the screen (default)

Operation display off

Example: Normal screen

Operation

display area

HI A

05-10 - 04 08: 30: 35AL 00015

Bottom of the screen

Displaying four screens in sequence
automatically

Images are normally displayed in the quad screen. You can

use the procedure below to display images in single

screens.

To switch screens automatically, displaying

each single screen in sequence

[QUAD/SEQUENCE] button

QUAD/

SEQUENCE

HI A

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1

2

HI A

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13

QUAD/

SEQUENCE

3

4

1

2

3

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Press the [QUAD/SEQUENCE] button.

1

The image from each channel is displayed
sequentially in single screens. Under the default
settings, the channel switches automatically every 1
second.

To return to the quad screen

Press the [QUAD/SEQUENCE] button.

2

The quad screen is displayed.

Displaying the image from a specified
channel in a single screen

ADJUSTING THE DISPLAY

OPERATION

Follow the steps below to display the image from a
specified channel in a single screen.

[CHANNEL] buttons

[QUAD/SEQUENCE] button

HI A

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Press the desired [CHANNEL] button.

1

The indicator on the [CHANNEL] button lights. The
image for the corresponding channel is displayed in
the screen.

HI A

05-10-04 08: 30: 35 AL 00015

To return to the quad screen

Press the [QUAD/SEQUENCE] button.

2

The quad screen is displayed.

While the quad screen is displayed, press the [QUAD/
SEQUENCE] button to toggle through single screens in
sequence.

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2. RECORDING

OPERATION

Recording

Follow the steps below to record the monitored image onto
the hard disk.

When using the recorder for the first time, check that the TV
SYSTEM selector switch on the rear panel is set to “NTSC”
correctly. If this switch is set incorrectly, recording will not
be performed correctly. (P.8)

1

1234

FULL indicator

Press the [REC/STOP] button.

The REC/STOP indicator lights. “REC” appears on
the screen, and recording starts.

[TIMER] button

[REC/STOP] button

To end recording

Press the [REC/STOP] button for about

2

3 seconds.

The REC/STOP indicator turns off and recording stops.

Recording

symbol

z When you record for the first time, the default

settings are used. To change the image quality.
(P.43)

z When the OVER WRITE recording setting is

“ON”, the DVR starts recording from the
beginning again. When it is “OFF” and the
remaining space reaches zero, recording stops
and the FULL indicator lights. (P.44)

z You can record and play back images at the

same time. (P.19)

z You cannot change the menu during recording.

REC H I A
05-10 - 04 08: 30: 35

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Recording with the timer (timer recording)

Follow the steps below to record the monitored image onto
the hard disk at the set time.

Press the [TIMER] button.

1

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

HI A

05-10- 04 08: 30: 35

RECORDING

OPERATION

z A warning tone sounds if timer recording has not

been set.

(1) See P.47 for how to set timer recording.

(2) When the time specified in the timer settings

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

(3) When the set end time arrives, the REC/STOP

indicator turns off, and recording stops.

(4) The following restrictions apply to normal

recording normal and timer recording.

z After making “PICTURE QUALITY” or

“AUDIO RECORDING” menu settings and
returning to the camera screen, recording
does not start for a maximum of 6 seconds
(although normal recording and timer
recording operations can be made).

z After recording finishes (the REC/STOP

indicator turns off), recording does not start
for a maximum of 10 seconds (although
normal recording and timer recording
operations can be made).

z When the remaining memory space for recording

reaches zero, recording stops, and the FULL
indicator lights. You can start recording from the
beginning again by changing the “OVER WRITE”
setting. (P.44)

z You can record and play back images at the

same time. (P.19)

To stop during timer recording

Press the [TIMER] button.

2

The TIMER indicator turns off and recording stops.

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RECORDING

Recording upon alarm detection

OPERATION

The digital video recorder can make an alarm recording
when the motion sensor on the screen or an alarm sensor
connected to an ALARM IN terminal detects an alarm
condition.

Check that the cable of the device required for alarms is
connected to the ALARM terminal. (P.8)

When the motion sensor is set, an alarm image is recorded
when a moving subject is detected. (P.41)

Setting alarm recording

Display the <3. RECORDER MENU> screen, and set
“ALARM MODE” in “ALARM REC MODE SET” to
something other than “OFF”, and set the conditions for the
alarm trigger. (P.46)
The default settings are shown below.

1234

FULL indicator

ALARM MODE OFF Alarm recording is disabled.

ALARM
DURATION

ALARM
TRIGGER

VIDEO LOSS ON

20SEC

ALARM

Recording is performed for 20
seconds for each alarm signal
received while the alarm is set.

Performs alarm recording when
an external alarm is generated.

Displays “VIDEO LOSS” on the
screen when the camera image
is interrupted. Also outputs the
WARNING OUT signal to a rear
panel terminal.

ALARM indicator

HI A

05-10- 04 08: 30: 35AL00001

Counts number of
alarms.

Camera title generating
alarm flashes.

z “AL” 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 extended
counting from that moment. The new alarm is not
counted, and the alarm count remains the same. If an
alarm is generated on a separate channel, the alarm
count increases.

z The 49,999 most recent incidents are stored in the alarm

history (recording list). Older incidents are erased.

z The camera title generating the alarm flashes.

z The panel’s ALARM indicator flashes.

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When an alarm input is detected...

When a specified alarm trigger is detected, the following display
appears in the operation display area, and an alarm image is
recorded.

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Ending alarm recording

When the alarm duration time (default setting: 20 seconds)
ends, “AL” disappears from the operation display, the
ALARM indicator stops flashing, and recording stops.

z When the hard disk’s remaining space for recording

reaches zero, the FULL indicator lights and recording
stops. You can start recording from the beginning again
by changing the recording setting. (P.44)

z Alarm recording is taken at the [PICTURE QUALITY]

setting made in [3.RECORDER MENU]>[1.REC MODE
SET]. (P.43)

The following restrictions apply to alarm recording.

(1) After recording starts (Standby→REC/STOP indicator

lights).

(2) After making “PICTURE QUALITY” or “AUDIO

RECORDING” menu settings and returning to the
camera screen.
For (1) and (2):

z Alarm input is not recognized for a maximum of 4

seconds. Alarm input after the 4 seconds are
recognized as usual.

z Recording does not start for a maximum of 6

seconds regardless of alarm input.

(3) After recording finishes (the REC/STOP indicator turns

off).

z Alarm input is not recognized for a maximum of 5

seconds. Alarm input after the 5 seconds are
recognized as usual.

z Recording does not start for a maximum of 10

seconds regardless of alarm input.

RECORDING

OPERATION

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3. PLAYING BACK VIDEOS

Follow the steps below to play back videos recorded on the
hard disk.

Playback

OPERATION

1

[PLAY/STOP] button

Press the [PLAY/STOP] button.

The [PLAY/STOP] button lights, and appears in
the operation display area. The videos recorded on
the hard disk are played back in the quad screen.

 HI A

05-10 - 04 08: 30: 35

Press the [PLAY/STOP] button.

2

Playback ends.

 Playing back a video near the point of

recording

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

Fast-forwarding or rewinding during
playback

[ ] (REVIEW) button

[ ] button

[ ] button

Press the [ ] (CUE) or [ ] (REVIEW) button

during playback or when a still image is

displayed.

[ ] (CUE) button

[STILL] button

z Video playback starts from the point at which

recording started.

z If “OVER WRITE” has been set in the normal

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

z When playback ends, the digital video recorder

pauses automatically.
The [STILL] button lights, and ( ) appears in the

operation display area.

z After playback is stopped, it will resume from the

stopped point the next time it is started.

z You can display quad screen images in single

screens. (P.13)

To end playback

When you press the [ ]

(CUE) button, appears

in the operation display,

and the playback fast-

forwards at 2 times the

normal playback speed.

When you press the [ ]

(REVIEW) button,

appears in the operation

display, and the playback fast-rewinds at 2 times the

normal playback speed.



X2 A

05-10 - 04 08: 30: 35

To change the fast-forward speed

Press the [ ] button while fast-forwarding.

Press the button once to increase the speed to 7.5 times

the playback speed, twice to increase the speed to 15

times the playback speed, 3 times to increase the speed to

30 times the playback speed, and 4 times to increase the

speed to 180 times the playback speed.

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PLAYING BACK VIDEOS

To change the fast-rewind speed

Press the [ ] button while rewinding.

Press the button once to increase the speed to 7.5 times
the playback speed, twice to increase the speed to 15
times the playback speed, 3 times to increase the speed to
30 times the playback speed, and 4 times to increase the
speed to 180 times the playback speed.

To end fast-forward/rewind

Press the [PLAY/STOP] button.

Normal playback starts.

Reverse
direction

[PLAY/STOP] button
[STILL] button

Playback

(still image)

[PLAY/STOP] button
[STILL] button

Fast-forward
direction

To resume playback

Press the [STILL] button.

2

Frame advance (reverse)

[] button

[ ] button [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 three frames.

OPERATION

Viewing still images

[STILL] button

During playback, press the [STILL]

1

button.

The video becomes a still image (pauses).

appears in the operation display area.

Still

symbol



HI A

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Slow playback

Hold down the [ ] button for at least 2 seconds

while a still image is displayed.

The playback speed slows to 1/8 the normal speed.

Pressing the [ ] button again switches the playback

speed to 1/4 the normal speed.

Pressing the button twice switches the playback speed to

1/2 the normal speed.

Slow reverse playback

Hold down the [ ] button for at least 2 seconds

while a still image is displayed.

The playback speed slows to 1/8 the normal speed.

Pressing the [ ] button again switches the playback

speed to 1/4 the normal speed.

Pressing the button twice switches the playback speed to

1/2 the normal speed.

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PLAYING BACK VIDEOS

Reverse slow

OPERATION

Switching audio channels

Follow the steps below to turn the audio ON or OFF, or
switch the audio channels.

direction

[STILL] button

Hold down for
at least 2 seconds

CHANNEL indicators

[AUDIO] button

With still image

display

Slow

direction

Hold down
for at least

2 seconds

[STILL] button

Press the [AUDIO] button.

The [AUDIO] button flashes during audio settings mode.
Each time you press the button, the audio channels switch
as shown below.
The channel indicator lights when that channel is playing
back.

During recording

CH3+CH4CH1+CH2

AUTO CH3

CH1

CH4OFF

During playback

CH3+CH4CH1+CH2

AUTO

During playback, you cannot playback audio from one
specific channel.

CH2

OFF

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4. SEARCHING FOR RECORDED VIDEOS

Videos recorded on the hard disk can be searched for and
played back. There are two search methods available.

Video to search

Search in <SEARCH> screen

(1)

(2)

Alarm search

Lets you search for and play back any alarm recording on

the hard disk.

[ ] button

[SEARCH] button

Press the [SEARCH] button while the

1

[ ] button

digital video recorder is recording or
stopped.

The <SEARCH> screen is displayed.

[ ] button

OPERATION

You can use the button operations to pause, fast-forward or
perform other operations on retrieved images being played
back.

(1) ALARM SEARCH

Lets you search for and play back alarm recordings.

(2) TIME/DATE SEARCH (P.24)

Lets you search and play back recorded videos by date
and time.

(continued)

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SEARCHING FOR RECORDED VIDEOS

Select “ALARM SEARCH”, and press

2

the [ ] button.

The <ALARM SEARCH> screen is displayed.

OPERATION

(1) (3)

(2)

(1) NO:

Displays the alarm number.

(2) CH:

Displays the channels of the images that contain
alarms.

(3) DATE/TIME:

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

(4) TOTAL ALARMS:

Displays the total number of alarm recordings.

(5) Preview screen:

The selected alarm recording is displayed in the
quad screen.

(4)

(5)

To display an alarm recording by entering

the alarm number directly

Press the [SEARCH] button while the

1

digital video recorder is recording or
stopped.

The <SEARCH> screen is displayed.

Select “ALARM SEARCH”, and press

2

the [ ] button.

The <ALARM SEARCH> screen is displayed.

Press the [ ] or [ ] button to select

3

the image to play back.

The selected alarm image is displayed in the
preview screen. You can list up to 8 alarm
recordings.

z To display the next (previous) video

Press the [ ] or [ ] button.

z To display the items on the next page

Press the [MENU] button. The next 8 videos are
listed chronologically.

z To end search mode

Press the [EXIT/OSD] button.

Press the [ ] button.

4

The video is played back on the full screen.

HI A

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Press the [SEARCH] button.

3

The “ALARM NO” input screen is displayed.

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SEARCHING FOR RECORDED VIDEOS

Enter the alarm number of the desired

4

video.

“AVAILABLE NO” indicates the numbers that can be
searched. Enter the approximate number of the
desired image.

Press the [ ] and [ ] buttons to change the
number.

Press the [ ] button to move the cursor.

Press the [ ] button.

5

The page with the input alarm number is displayed.

Date and time search

Follow the steps below to play back a video recorded on
the hard disk by specifying its date and time.

[ ] button

[ ] button

Press the [ ] button.

3

The <TIME/DATE SEARCH> screen is displayed.

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

(1) RECORDING TOP:

Displays the date and time of the video recorded
first.

(2) RECORDING END:

Displays the date and time of the video recorded
last (most recent video).

(3) SEARCH:

Enter the date and time of the video to play
back.

(4) PREVIEW:

Select this item to display the preview screen.

(5) VIEW:

Select this item to play back the video on the
quad screen.

OPERATION

(continued)

[SEARCH] button

Press the [SEARCH] button while the

1

[ ] button

digital video recorder is recording or
stopped.

The <SEARCH> screen is displayed.

Press the [ ] or [ ] button to select

2

“TIME/DATE SEARCH”.

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SEARCHING FOR RECORDED VIDEOS

4

OPERATION

Press the [ ] button, and set the date
and time to search.

Example: To search for the video from

October 26 2004 20:00

(1)

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

(1) Press the [ ] or [ ] button to select “10” (the

month).

(2) Press the [ ] button, and then the [ ] or [ ]

button to select “26” (the day).

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

button to select “04” (the year).

(4) Press the [ ] button, and then the [ ] or [ ]

button to select “20” (the hour).

(5) Press the [ ] button to select “00” (the minutes),

then press the [ ] button.
The cursor moves to PREVIEW.

Press the [ ] button to select “VIEW”,

6

then press the [ ] button.

The preview screen image is played back in the
quad screen.

 HI A

10- 26 - 04 20: 00 :00

z The retrieved video can be displayed in the quad

screen format without displaying the preview
screen by entering the date and time, and
selecting “VIEW”.

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

forward or perform other operations on retrieved
videos being played back.

z You can display quad screen videos in single

screens. (P.13)

25

Press the [ ] button.

5

z If no video exists for the specified time

The video closest to the selected time is
displayed.

z To end search mode

Press the [EXIT/OSD] button.

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5.

PREVENTING ACCIDENTAL OPERATION (KEY LOCK FUNCTION)

1234

Follow the steps below to set the key lock function,
preventing accidental pressing of the operation buttons.

LOCK/REMOTE
indicator

OPERATION

[ ] button

Setting the key lock function

With the digital video recorder recording or
stopped, hold down the [ ] button for
about 3 seconds.

When the key lock is set, a confirmation tone sounds, and
the LOCK/REMOTE indicator lights.

z The key lock setting is not released at power OFF.
z You cannot set the key lock during playback.

Releasing the key lock function

With the key lock function set, hold down the
[ ] button for about 3 seconds.

When the key lock is released, a confirmation tone
sounds, and the LOCK/REMOTE indicator turns off.

z When the key lock function has been set, the buttons

cannot be used for settings or operations.

z If you have already set the security lock, the password

entry screen is displayed. (P.58)

z When the security lock is set, you cannot set the key

lock alone.

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6. COPYING RECORDED VIDEOS TO EXTERNAL MEDIA

OPERATION

Use the following procedure to copy recorded videos to a
CompactFlash card or CD-R/RW. CompactFlash cards and
CD-RWs can also be formatted as described below.

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[ ] button

[ ] button

[ ] button[MENU] button [ ] button

[EXIT/OSD] button

CompactFlash card reader

Press the [SEARCH] button while the

1

digital video recorder is recording or
stopped.

CompactFlash card

CD-R/RW drive

CD-R/RW

z Do not turn off the power while a video is being copied.
z Data is written to CD-R/RWs using single-session

recording. Once data has been written, therefore, it will
not be possible to add additional data to a disc, even if
free space is available.

z When a large amount of data is to be copied, it can be

divided between a number of different discs or cards.

z At least 2MB of available space is required when

copying to a CompactFlash card.

z The digital video recorder can automatically detect

whether the copy destination is a CompactFlash card or
a CD-R/RW disc.

z Set the security lock setting for COPY TO CD-R/CF to

“USE”. (P.55)

Copying to external media

Connect either a CompactFlash card reader or a CD-R/RW
drive to the USB port on the front of the digital video
recorder.

The <SEARCH/COPY> screen appears.

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COPYING RECORDED VIDEOS TO EXTERNAL MEDIA

Press the [ ] and [ ] buttons to select

2

“COPY SET” and press the [ ] button.

The <COPY SET> screen appears.

(1)

(2)

(3)

(4)

(5)

(6)

(1) RECORDING TOP:

Displays the date and time of the video recorded
first.

(2) RECORDING END:

Displays the date and time of the video recorded
last.

(3) COPY SIZE:

Displays the amount of data between “START
TIME” and “END TIME” in MB.
If this data is less than 1 MB in size, “-----” is
displayed and “COPY START” will not be
possible.

(4) START TIME:

Specifies the date and time for the start of
copying.

(5) END TIME:

Specifies the date and time for the end of
copying.
A date and time earlier than “START TIME”
cannot be specified.

(6) COPY START:

Starts copying when selected.

(7) Preview:

Displays the image corresponding to the date
and time set by “START TIME” or “END TIME”.

Press the [ ] and [ ] buttons to

3

specify “START TIME” and “END TIME”,
and then press the [ ] button.

(7)

Press the [ ] and [ ] buttons to select

4

“COPY START”, and then press the [ ]
button.

Copying of video starts.

When copying has been completed, “COPY
FINISHED” appears, and the screen will return to the
live video display when any button is pressed.

z A video is copied to the CompactFlash card,

CD-R/RW as follows.
Example: Copying from 10:15 on April 25th with a

DVR NAME of “FRONT”

CompactFlash card, CD-R/RW

FRONT 0425-1015.mp2

(1)

(1) A folder is created for the DVR NAME on the

CompactFlash card, or CD-R/RW.

(2) A file is created inside that folder with its name

reflecting the date and time.

z If “DVR NAME” has not been set, the name

“DSR-M814” will be used when creating folders.

z The character “+” will be used to replace any

slash (/), semi-colon (;), asterisk (*), period (.), or
colon (:) characters appearing in “DVR NAME”.

z When adding data to the same CompactFlash

card, folders such as “Folder name-1” will be
created.

z For information on CompactFlash readers and

CD-R/RW drives that can be connected, contact
the dealer or Sanyo service center.

0425-1015-1.mp2

0425-1015-2.mp2

(2)

OPERATION

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COPYING RECORDED VIDEOS TO EXTERNAL MEDIA

Formatting a CompactFlash card or
CD-RW

Press the [SEARCH] button while the

1

digital video recorder is recording or
stopped.

The <SEARCH/COPY> screen appears.

OPERATION

Press the [ ] and [ ] buttons to select

2

“FORMAT MEDIA” and press the [ ]
button.

The <WARNING> screen appears.
“NO” flashes.

Press the [ ] and [ ] buttons to select

3

“YES” and press the [ ] button.

Formatting of the media starts.

When formatting has been completed, “FORMAT
FINISHED” appears, and press the [ ] button to

return to the <SEARCH/COPY> screen.

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SETTINGS

1. MENU CONFIGURATION

This section describes the menu configuration, and which
menu item to select for each operation.

Operating menu screens

[ ] button

[MENU] button

Press the [MENU] button.

1

The <MAIN MENU> screen is displayed.

[ ] button

[ ] button [EXIT/OSD] button

[ ] button

To change the settings

Use the [ ], [ ], [ ] and [ ] buttons to change the

settings in each setting screen.

(2)

(3)

(1)

(1) To move the cursor up or down

Press the [ ] or [ ] button.

(2) To move the cursor right or to a setting item

Press the [ ] or [ ] button.

(3) To change a setting value

Press the [ ] or [ ] button.

When you are finished changing the

4

settings, press the [EXIT/OSD] button to
end.

SETTINGS

Press the [ ] or [ ] button to select

2

the desired item.

(Example: Selecting “5. BUZZER SET”)
When you move the cursor, the selected item is
displayed in reverse.

Press the [ ] button.

3

The setting screen of the selected item is displayed.
For some items, lower-level menus can be selected.

The display returns to the normal screen.

z You can display the menu screen during

recording, but not during playback.

z Press the [ ] button to return to the menu screen

from the sub-menu screen.

You cannot change menu settings while recording.

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MENU CONFIGURATION

SETTINGS

Restoring items to the default
settings

Follow the steps below to restore the settings in the
displayed setting screen to the default settings. Only the
displayed settings are restored.

Display the setting screen you want to

1

restore.

Press the [MENU RESET] button.

2

The displayed settings are restored to the default
settings.

[MENU RESET] button

Overview of settings

The following screens are setting screens displayed by
selecting items from the <MAIN MENU> screen.
Each time you press the [MENU] button, each of the
screens shown on this page is displayed in the order
shown.

3. RECORDER MENU (P.43)

Lets you make various

recording settings, and

initialize the hard disk.

4. DISPLAY SET (P.53)

Lets you display or hide

information items in the

operation display area.

5. BUZZER SET (P.54)

Lets you enable or disable

audible alarms for various

events.

1. LANGUAGE/CLOCK SET (P.33)

Enables the following
settings:

z Screen display

language

z Digital video recorder’s

date and time settings

z Daylight Saving time

settings

z Time synchronization

with external devices

2. SCREEN SET MENU (P.38)

Lets you make the
following screen-related
settings:

z Screen display method
z Camera titles
z Motion sensor for

detecting moving
subjects

6. SECURITY LOCK SET (P.55)

Lets you set passwords to

prevent unauthorized

users from operating the

digital video recorder.

7. RS-485/NETWORK SET (P.59)

Used to make the settings

needed when connecting

the digital video recorder

to an external device by

RS-485 interface, or to a

PC via a network (LAN).

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8. POWER LOSS/USED TIME (P.62)

Lets you check the date
and time of power failures
and the elapsed amount
of hard disk operation
time.

9. MENU UPLOAD/DOWNLOAD (P.63)

Lets you save menu
setting values onto a
CompactFlash card. Also
lets you read menu
setting values saved on
CompactFlash cards.
Formats CompactFlash
cards.

MENU CONFIGURATION

SETTINGS

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2. SETTING THE LANGUAGE AND TIME

SETTINGS

<MAIN MENU>

You can perform the following functions:

z Change the language used to display on screen

information.

z Set the date and time displayed on the normal screen.
z Set the clock to adjust automatically for Daylight Saving

time.

z Set all the devices to the same time automatically when

multiple devices are connected.

Changing the language

[ ] button[MENU] button [ ] button

Select, “1. LANGUAGE/CLOCK SET”,

2

and press the [ ] button.

The <LANGUAGE/LANGUE/IDIOMA> screen is
displayed.

Settings ( indicates default setting.)

Setting Description

 ENGLISH Sets the language to English.

FRANCAIS Sets the language to French.

ESPAÑOL Sets the language to Spanish.

Press the [ ] button, then the [ ] or

3

[ ] button to select the desired
language.

[] button[EXIT/OSD] button

Press the [MENU] button.

1

The [MENU] button lights, and the <MAIN MENU>
screen is displayed.

The set item flashes.

When you have made a selection, press

4

the [ ] button.

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

Press the [EXIT/OSD] button.

5

The display returns to the normal screen.

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SETTING THE LANGUAGE AND TIME

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 10, 2004, 8:30

Press the [MENU] button.

1

The [MENU] button lights, and the <MAIN MENU>
screen is displayed.

Select, “1. LANGUAGE/CLOCK SET”,

2

and press the [ ] button.

The <LANGUAGE/LANGUE/IDIOMA> screen is
displayed.

Press the [ ] button.

4

“01” (indicating the month) flashes.

Press the [ ] or [ ] button to select

5

“05”.

Press the [ ] button.

6

“01” (indicating the day) flashes.

Use the same procedure to set the day

7

(10 in this example), year (2004), hour
(08) and minutes (30).

SETTINGS

Press the [ ] or [ ] button to move

3

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

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

Press the [EXIT/OSD] button.

8

The display returns to the normal screen.

<DAYLIGHT SAVING> settings

Press the [MENU] button.

1

The [MENU] button lights, and the <MAIN MENU>
screen is displayed.

Select, “1. LANGUAGE/CLOCK SET”,

2

and press the [ ] button.

The <LANGUAGE/LANGUE/IDIOMA> screen is
displayed.

DAY

MONTH

YEAR

WEEK

TIME

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SETTING THE LANGUAGE AND TIME

SETTINGS

Press the [ ] or [ ] button to select

3

“MODE” under <DAYLIGHT SAVING>.

Press the [ ] button.

4

“USE” flashes.

Press the [ ] or [ ] button to change

5

the setting.

Settings ( indicates default setting.)

Setting Description

 USE

NO USE

Press the [ ] button.

6

The cursor moves to the date time at which to switch
from standard time to Daylight Saving time.

Time is automatically adjusted to
Daylight Saving time.

Time is not automatically adjusted to
Daylight Saving time.

When “USE” is selected for “MODE” under

<DAYLIGHT SAVING>

You can set the date and time at which the time is switched

from standard time to Daylight Saving time, and the date

and time at which the time is switched back again.

The example below is the default value.

Example:

After the clock display reaches April 4, 2004, 01:59, the

next clock display is 03:00, putting the clock an hour

ahead (Daylight Saving time).

After the clock display reaches October 31, 2004,

01:59, the next clock display is 01:00, putting the clock

an hour behind (back to standard time).

(1) (3) (4)

(5) (7) (8)

(1) Sets the week for switching to Daylight Saving time.

(2) Sets the day of the week.

(3) Sets the month.

(4) Sets the time.

(5) Sets the week for ending Daylight Saving time.

(6) Sets the day of the week.

(7) Sets the month.

(8) Sets the time.

Press the [ ] button.

7

The cursor moves to “1ST”.

Press the [ ] or [ ] button to select

8

(2)

(6)

the desired week, then press the [ ]
button.

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SETTING THE LANGUAGE AND TIME

Press the [ ] or [ ] button to select

9

the desired day of the week, then press
the [ ] button.

Press the [ ] or [ ] button to select

10

the desired month, then press the [ ]
button.

Synchronizing the time with other
DSR-M814 DVRs (with two or more
DVRs connected)

This section describes how to have the time synchronized

automatically when two or more digital video recorders are

connected. If you set the <EXT.CLOCK SET> time to 5:00,

all the connected devices are synchronized to the same

time (to the nearest second) every day at 5:00.

(Default setting: 01:00)

Use a cable to connect the CLOCK ADJ

1

OUT terminal on the rear panel of one
digital video recorder to the CLOCK
ADJ IN terminal on the second digital
video recorder.

To 3rd DVR

(8)
(6)

789

10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19

1st DVR 2nd DVR

6789

10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19

SETTINGS

Press the [ ] or [ ] button to select

11

the desired time, then press the [ ]
button.

Set the desired minutes in the same manner.
The <DAYLIGHT SAVING> settings are now
finished.

Terminal number
6: CLOCK ADJ IN
7: CLOCK ADJ OUT
8: C (ground)

Do not use a loop connection.

Press the [ ] or [ ] button to move

2

the cursor to “ADJUST. TIME”.

Press the [ ] button.

3

“01” flashes.

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SETTING THE LANGUAGE AND TIME

Press the [ ] or [ ] button to select

4

the desired time, then press the [ ]
button.

Set the time

After you are finished chaging the

5

settings, press the [EXIT/OSD] button.

The display returns to the normal screen.

SETTINGS

Repeat steps 2 to 5 to set the time on

6

the second digital video recorder.

When you have finished making the settings, the
display returns to the normal screen.

When the digital video recorder is connected to a PC
or other external device through a network, you can
also set the time from that device. When connected
to a PC, see the instructions for the VA-SW814
Ver.2/VA-SW81LITE Ver.2 software.

To network

PC

SWITCHING
HUB

SWITCHING
HUB

DVR DVR DVR DVR

z Subsequent digital video recorders must be

synchronized with the first unit for “ADJUST.
TIME”.

z Do not use a loop connection.

SWITCHING
HUB

SWITCHING
HUB

SWITCHING
HUB

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3. SCREEN SET MENU

<MAIN MENU>

<

Screen settings

MONITOR SET

z “SEQUENCE” is used to set the time interval used for

switching screens when displaying the image from each
channel sequentially.

HI A

05- 10 - 04 08 : 30 : 35 AL 00015

>

Example 2:Display alarm recordings on the single

screen sequentially.

HI A

05-10-04 08: 30 : 35 AL 00015

HI A

05- 10- 04 08 :30 : 35 AL 00015

SETTINGS

z “MASK SET” is used to hide the monitor display of some

channel images in the normal screen and playback
screen.

z “DISPLAY” setting is used when an alarm is generated.

It sets whether to display the image from the channel
that generated the alarm on a single screen, or whether
to display on the quad screen.

HI A

05-10-04 08: 30: 35 AL 00015

HI A

05-10- 04 08 : 30: 35 AL 00015

z “ALARM PRIORITY” sets the display method for alarm

recording screens when an alarm is generated on
another channel during alarm recording.

Example 1: Display screens in order of alarms.

HI A

05-10-04 08 : 30: 35 AL 00015

HI A

05- 10 - 04 08: 30 : 35 AL 00015

TITLE SET

z Lets you set titles for the cameras.

HI A

05- 10- 04 08 : 30: 35AL 00015

Set camera title

FLOOR 1

2

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SCREEN SET MENU

SETTINGS

MOTION SENSOR SET

z

If the motion sensor is set on the monitor, alarm recording
is enabled when a moving subject is detected.

Example of set motion
sensor

MONITOR SET

[ ] button[MENU] button [ ] button

[ ] button [EXIT/OSD] button

Press the [ ] or [ ] buttons to select

4

the desired item, then press the [ ]
button.

(1)
(2)

(3)

(4)

Settings ( indicates default setting.)

Item Setting Description

(1) SEQUENCE

(2) DISPLAY

ALARM

(3)

PRIORITY

MASK SET

(4)

CH1/2/3/4

1 to 30

seconds

(1 second

QUAD When alarm occurs, displays images in quad screen.

LAST

OFF Plays image and sound.

Sets time interval used for switching screens when
displaying image from each channel sequentially.

units)

1SEC

When alarm occurs, displays image from channel that

FULL

generated alarm in single screen.

Displays alarm images in order starting with the most
recent when multiple alarms are generated.

Displays the first alarm image only when multiple

FIRST

alarms are generated.
Cycles through alarm images in one second intervals

SWITCH

when multiple alarms are generated.

ON Masks image and sound of set channel.

Press the [MENU] button.

1

The [MENU] button lights, and the <MAIN MENU>
screen is displayed.

Select “2. SCREEN SET MENU”, and

2

press the [ ] button.

The <SCREEN SET MENU> screen is displayed.

Select “1. MONITOR SET”, and press

3

the [ ] button.

The <MONITOR SET> screen is displayed.

“ALARM PRIORITY” settings are active only when the

“DISPLAY” setting is “FULL.”

Press the [ ] or [ ] buttons to change

5

the setting, then press the [ ] button.

Repeat steps 4 to 5 to set other items as

6

needed.

When you have finished making the

7

settings, press the [EXIT/OSD] button.

The display returns to the normal screen.

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SCREEN SET MENU

Naming the cameras

Camera titles can be up to 10 characters long.
You can enter the following characters and symbols: 0 to 9,
A to Z, - (hyphen), : (colon), . (period), / (slash), * (asterisk),
_ (underbar), (space)

[MENU] button

[CHANNEL]

buttons

[ ] button

Press the [MENU] button.

1

The [MENU] button lights, and the <MAIN MENU>
screen is displayed.

Select “2. SCREEN SET MENU”, and

2

[ ] button

[EXIT/OSD] button

press the [ ] button.

The <SCREEN SET MENU> screen is displayed.

[ ] button

Press the desired [CHANNEL] button to

4

select the desired camera number.

HI A

05 -10 -04 08 : 30: 35AL 00015

Press the [ ] button to enter text.

5

Press the [ ] or [ ] button to start

6

entering the camera title.

You can enter up to 10 characters/symbols.
Each time you press the [ ] or [ ] button, the

display toggles as follows:

Z

A09

SETTINGS

-

Select “2. TITLE SET”, and press the

3

[ ] button.

The <CAMERA NO.1> screen is displayed.

Camera
Number

The default values are shown below.

CAMERA Number Default value

CAMERA NO.1 1

CAMERA NO.2 2

CAMERA NO.3 3

CAMERA NO.4 4

(space)

Input example: “FLOOR 1”

Press the [ ] button.

7

The character is entered, and the cursor moves to
the right.

Repeat steps 6 to 7 to enter additional

8

*

.

/

characters.

:

(continued)

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SCREEN SET MENU

SETTINGS

When you have finished making the

9

settings, press the [EXIT/OSD] button.

The display returns to the normal screen.
The screen displays the set camera title.

HI A

05-10 - 04 08 :30 : 35AL 00015

Set camera title

FLOOR 1

2

Setting the motion sensor

By setting the motion sensor on the screen, any movement
by the subject will automatically activate alarm recording.
You can set the following items:

z Motion detection position on screen
z Number of camera for which to set motion sensor
z Motion sensor sensitivity (Default setting is OFF.)

[CHANNEL]

buttons

[MENU] button

[ ] button

[ ] button

Select “3. MOTION SENSOR SET”, and

3

press the [ ] button.

The motion sensor setting screen for CAMERA NO.
1 appears.

Displays
current
camera
number

Press the desired [CHANNEL] button to

4

select the desired camera number.

HI A

05-10 - 04 08 :30 : 35AL00015

[ ] button

Press the [MENU] button.

1

The [MENU] button lights, and the <MAIN MENU>
screen is displayed.

Select “2. SCREEN SET MENU”, and

2

[ ] button

[EXIT/OSD] button

press the [ ] button.

The <SCREEN SET MENU> screen is displayed.

Press the [ ] or [ ] button to select

5

“LEVEL,” then press the [ ] or [ ]
button to set the sensitivity.

The level can be set to a value between 1 and 10.
The lower the value, the higher the sensitivity.
(Default setting: OFF)

A confirmation tone sounds when making sensor
settings.

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SCREEN SET MENU

Press the [ ] or [ ] button to select a

6

sensor operation position, then press
the [ ] or [ ] button to set the
selection (you can set up to 20
positions).

You can set sensor operation positions at any
screen position.

z Moving the cursor

Each time you press the [ ] button, the cursor
moves from left to right in the top row. After the
cursor has reached the end of the row, it moves from
left to right in the row below.

You can press the [ ] button to move the cursor in
the opposite direction.

Holding down the [ ] or [ ] button moves the
cursor as follows:

LEVEL

Set sensor position

When you have finished making the

7

settings, press the [EXIT/OSD] button.

The display returns to the normal screen.

To activate alarm recording when the motion sensor
detects movement, display the <RECORDER
MENU>, and set the “ALARM TRIGGER” in “ALARM
REC MODE SET” to a setting other than “ALARM.”
(P.46)

SETTINGS

z Setting sensor operation positions

Pressing the [ ] or [ ] button once enables the
currently selected position (displays ). Pressing

the [ ] or [ ] button again disables the setting
(displays –).

Setting

example

Operation position setting example
If you set an area near the center of the screen, the
sensor operates and recording starts when a moving
subject near the center of the screen is detected.

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4. RECORDER MENU

<MAIN MENU> <SUB MENU>

[ ] button

[ ] button

SETTINGS

Recording settings

The <RECORDER MENU> screen lets you make the
following recording-related settings:

Item Description

z Changes the recording image quality.

REC MODE

1

SET

ALARM REC

2

MODE SET

AUDIO REC

3

LEVEL SET

TIMER REC

4

SET

5 HOLIDAY SET

6HDD SET

z Turns audio recording ON/OFF.
z Sets whether to stop recording or to record over

previously recorded videos, when the hard disk
becomes full.

z Sets the series recording settings.

z Turns alarm recording ON/OFF.
z Sets the amount of time to record for when an

alarm is generated.

z Sets alarm trigger.
z Sets the operation to perform when the camera

image is interrupted.

Sets audio level for each channel.

Sets timer recording.

Lets you set specific days other than Sundays as
holidays.

Initializes the hard disk, or sets the mirroring
settings when an additional hard disk is installed.

FULL indicator

[ ] button

Basic recording settings

Press the [MENU] button.

1

The [MENU] button lights, and the <MAIN MENU>
screen is displayed.

Select “3. RECORDER MENU”, and

2

press the [ ] button.

The <RECORDER MENU> screen is displayed.

Press the [ ] button.

3

THE <REC MODE SET> screen is displayed.

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To record in series when multiple digital
video recorders are connected

When multiple digital video recorders are connected, you
can automatically continue recording to the second and
subsequent digital video recorders when the first hard disk
becomes full.
Display the <REC MODE SET> screen, and set “OVER
WRITE” to “OFF”, and “SERIES REC” to “-1M”, “-2M”, or
“-3M”. (P.44)

Press the [ ] or [ ] buttons to select

4

the desired item, then press the [ ]
button.

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

(5)
(6)
(7)

“REC/PB TIME” changes automatically according to
the “PICTURE QUALITY” set.

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RECORDER MENU

Settings ( indicates default setting.)

Item Setting Description

(1) REC/PB TIME -

PICTURE

(2)

QUALITY

 HIGH

AUDIO

(3)

RECORDING

(4) OVER WRITE

DISK FULL

(5)

RESET

(6) SERIES REC

AUTO

(7)

DELETE

 ON Performs audio recording.

 ON

 NO

 OFF

 OFF

SUPER+
(SU+)

SUPER
(SUP)

(HI)

STANDARD
(STD)

OFF

OFF

YES

-1M

-2M

-3M

1-99 DAYS

Displays the possible recording
time.

Highest image quality.
Recording time: At least 56
hours (120 GB), or at least 112
hours (240 GB)

Super high image quality.
Recording time: At least 84
hours (120 GB), or at least 168
hours (240 GB)

High image quality.
Recording time: At least 168
hours (120 GB), or at least 336
hours (240 GB)

Standard image quality.
Recording time: At least 336
hours (120 GB), or at least 672
hours (240 GB)

Does not perform audio
recording.

When the hard disk runs out of
space, recording automatically
starts again from the beginning,
recording over previously
recorded videos.

When the hard disk runs out of
space, the FULL indicator lights
and recording stops.

Does not overwrite. The
<WARNING> screen is
displayed, and “NO” flashes.

Videos can be recorded over
previously recorded videos
once. The <WARNING> screen
is displayed. Press the [ ] or
[ ] button to select “YES”.

Does not perform series
recording.

When multiple digital video
recorders are connected, about
1 minute before the first
recorder’s hard disk becomes
full, the second recorder’s hard
disk starts recording.

When multiple digital video
recorders are connected, about
2 minutes before the first
recorder’s hard disk becomes
full, the second recorder’s hard
disk starts recording.

When multiple digital video
recorders are connected, about
3 minutes before the first
recorder’s hard disk becomes
full, the second recorder’s hard
disk starts recording.

Does not automatically delete
data.

Automatically deletes data after
the specified number of days
has passed.

* (6) SERIES REC can be set when the OVER WRITE is
set to “OFF”.

Press the [ ] or [ ] button to change

5

the setting, then press the [ ] button.

Repeat steps 4 to 5 to set other items as

6

needed.

When you have finished making the

7

settings, press the [EXIT/OSD] button.

The display returns to the normal screen.

To reset the DNR when the FULL indicator
lights

When “OVER WRITE” is set to “OFF” and the hard disk
becomes full, the FULL indicator lights and recording stops.
To start recording again, follow the steps below to overwrite
recorded videos.

[ ] button

FULL indicator

Press the [MENU] button.

1

[ ] button

[ ] button

The [MENU] button lights, and the <MAIN MENU>
screen is displayed.

Select “3. RECORDER MENU”, and

2

press the [ ] button.

The <RECORDER MENU> screen is displayed.

SETTINGS

* If the hard disk becomes full when item (4) OVER WRITE

is set to “OFF”, the operation performed is determined by
the setting of item (5) DISK FULL RESET. For how to set
this item, see “Resetting when the FULL indicator lights”
on the right.

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RECORDER MENU

Press the [ ] button.

3

THE <REC MODE SET> screen is displayed.

Press the [ ] or [ ] button to select

4

“DISK FULL RESET”, then press the
[ ] button.

The <WARNING> screen is displayed, with “NO”
flashing.

SETTINGS

Press the [ ] or [ ] button to select

5

“YES”, then press the [ ] button.

The normal screen is displayed, and the FULL
indicator turns off. The DVR is ready to record again.

DISK FULL RESET is only available when “OVER WRITE”
is set to “OFF”, and the hard disk is full.

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[] b

[MENU] b

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RECORDER MENU

Alarm recording settings

utton

[ ] button [EXIT/OSD] button

Press the [MENU] button.

1

The [MENU] button lights, and the <MAIN MENU>
screen is displayed.

Select “3. RECORDER MENU”, and

2

press the [ ] button.

The <RECORDER MENU> screen is displayed.

utton

utton

Press the [ ] or [ ] button to select

3

“2. ALARM REC MODE SET”, then
press the [ ] button.

The <ALARM REC MODE SET> screen is
displayed.

(1)

(2)

(3)

(4)

(continued)

SETTINGS

Settings ( indicates default setting.)

Item Setting Description

 OFF Does not perform alarm recording.

ENABLED Always performs alarm recording, whether or not timer recording is being performed.

(1) ALARM MODE

(2) ALARM DURATION

(3) ALARM TRIGGER

(4) VIDEO LOSS

AL-REC ON TIMER Performs alarm recording only during timer recording.

AL-REC OFF TIMER Performs alarm recording only when timer recording is not being performed.

OLY AL-RC ON TMR

Time selections*: CC/5SEC/10SEC/20SEC()/40SEC/1MIN/2MIN/3MIN/4MIN/5MIN/10MIN/15MIN
Sets the amount of time for recording when a single alarm is generated.

Selects how to detect intruders.

 ALARM

SENSOR

ALARM OR SENSOR Performs alarm recording when either the external alarm or motion sensor is activated.

ALARM AND SENSOR

 ON

OFF Doesn’t display “VIDEO LOSS” on the screen when the camera image is interrupted.

Performs alarm recording only for the amount of time set by the timer.
Does not return to timer recording standby.

Performs alarm recording when an external alarm is generated (when a switch is attached to
the alarm input terminal on the rear panel, and the switch is activated).

Performs alarm recording when the motion sensor detects movement. See the information on
setting the motion sensor. (

Performs alarm recording when both the external alarm and motion sensor are activated
simultaneously.

Displays “VIDEO LOSS” on the screen when the camera image is interrupted.
Also outputs the WARNING signal to a rear panel terminal.

P.41)

* CC: Operates while alarm is active. (Operates for more than 5 seconds per alarm.)

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SETTINGS

Press the [ ] or [ ] button to select

4

the desired item, then press the [ ]
button.

The setting flashes.

Press the [ ] or [ ] button to change

5

the setting, then press the [ ] button.

Repeat steps 4 to 5 to set other items as

6

needed.

When you have finished making the

7

settings, press the [EXIT/OSD] button.

The display returns to the normal screen.

Setting the audio level

Select the channel and change the

4

audio level.

Each time you press the [ ] button, the display
switches between possible channels. The audio
level marks on the screen flash for the selected
channel.
To increase level: Use the [ ] button.
To decrease level: Use the [ ] button.

Many audio level marks ( ) indicate high sensitivity.

When you have finished making the

5

settings, press the [EXIT/OSD] button.

The display returns to the normal screen.

Setting the day and time for timer
recording

[ ] button[MENU] button [ ] button

Press the [MENU] button.

1

The [MENU] button lights, and the <MAIN MENU>
screen is displayed.

Select “3. RECORDER MENU”, and

2

press the [ ] button.

The <RECORDER MENU> screen is displayed.

Press the [ ] or [ ] button to select

3

“3. AUDIO REC LEVEL SET”, then press
the [ ] button.

The <AUDIO REC LEVEL SET> screen is
displayed.

[ ] button

[ ] button

[EXIT/OSD] button

Timer setting items

You can use the timer functions to set recording start/stop
times.

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

(5)

You can set times at which to start and stop recording on
each specified day of the week.

(1) WEEK:

Used to select the days of the week for timer recording.
The day in the “WEEK” column can be changed to
other days. Use line 7 (SAT) and 8 (DLY) when setting
timer recordings that span more than 24 hours.

(2) START:

Enter the time at which to start timer recording.

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(3) STOP:

Enter the time at which to stop timer recording.

(4) SET:

Setting “ON” enables the entered timer recording
setting.
Setting “OFF” disables the entered timer recording
setting.

(5) SAT, DLY:

Use these lines for timer recording spanning more than
24 hours.

Recording every day, at the same time, with
the same image quality

Example:
Setting a timer recording for every day from 8:30 to
18:30 with the same image quality.

Press the [MENU] button.

1

The [MENU] button lights, and the <MAIN MENU>
screen is displayed.

Select “3. RECORDER MENU”, and

2

press the [ ] button.

Press the [ ] or [ ] button to change

5

“SUN” to “DLY”.

Press the [ ] button to move the

6

cursor to the next item.

Each time you press the [ ] button, the cursor
moves to the following items:
Day  “START” time (hours, minutes)  “STOP”
time (hours, minutes)  “ON”/“OFF”

[ ] button

[ ] button

 To change a setting

Press the [ ] or [ ] button to move the flashing
area to the item you want to change, then press

the [ ] or [ ] button to change the setting.

SETTINGS

The <RECORDER MENU> screen is displayed.

Select “4. TIMER REC SET” and press

3

the [ ] button.

The <TIMER REC SET> screen is displayed.

Press the [ ] button once.

4

“SUN” under “WEEK” flashes.

 Timer recording image quality

The image quality is determined by the
“PICTURE QUALITY” setting in the <REC MODE
SET> screen. (P.44)

When you have finished making the

7

settings, press the [EXIT/OSD] button.

The display returns to the normal screen.

 To set different recording times for each

day of the week

Set the desired recording times for each day.

 If timer setting days overlap

The timer setting that starts first will have priority.

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To cancel all timer recording settings

Press the [MENU] button.

1

The [MENU] button lights, and the <MAIN MENU>
screen is displayed.

Select “3. RECORDER MENU”, and

2

press the [ ] button.

The <RECORDER MENU> screen is displayed.

Select “4. TIMER REC SET”, and press

3

the [ ] button.

The <TIMER REC SET> screen is displayed.

Example:
Setting a timer recording from 10:30 Monday to 20:30
Wednesday.

Press the [MENU] button.

1

The [MENU] button lights, and the <MAIN MENU>
screen is displayed.

Select “3. RECORDER MENU”, and

2

press the [ ] button.

The <RECORDER MENU> screen is displayed.

Select “4. TIMER REC SET” and press

3

the [ ] button.

The <TIMER REC SET> screen is displayed.

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With the <TIMER REC SET> screen

4

displayed, press the [MENU RESET]
button.

All the timer settings are erased.

[MENU RESET] button

To set timer recordings spanning more than
24 hours

Follow the steps below to set timer recordings spanning
more than 24 hours. These settings are made using lines 7
(initially “SAT”) and 8 (initially “DLY”) of the <TIMER REC
SET> screen.

Press the [ ] or [ ] button to move

4

the cursor to the line 7 (SAT), then
press the [ ] button.

“SAT” in the “WEEK” column flashes.
You can change the setting of the flashing item.

Line 7

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Set the items in the “WEEK” and

5

“START” columns.

(1) Press the [ ] or [ ] button to change “SAT”

to “MON”, then press the [ ] button.

(2) Press the [ ] or [ ] button to change “--” to

“10”, then press the [ ] button.

(3) Press the [ ] or [ ] button to change “--” to

“30”, then press the [ ] button.

Press the [ ] or [ ] button to change

6

the “STOP” time from “--:--” to “**:**”,
then press the [ ] button.

The “DLY” item on line 8 automatically changes to
“TUE” (the next day), and flashes. Items that do not
need to be set are displayed as asterisks (*).

Setting holidays

You can set specific dates as holidays, to have the timer
recording operation for Sunday used on those days.
Dates such as national holidays and company off days
should be set as holidays when you want those dates to
have the same security as Sundays.

After completing timer settings for Sunday (SUN), make
sure to switch “SET” in the <TIMER REC SET> menu to
“ON”. (P.47)

You can set up to 20 days as holidays.

Example: Setting November 17 as a holiday

Press the [MENU] button.

1

The [MENU] button lights, and the <MAIN MENU>
screen is displayed.

Select “3. RECORDER MENU”, and

2

press the [ ] button.

The <RECORDER MENU> screen is displayed.

SETTINGS

Set the end “WEEK” and “STOP” time.

7

Switch “SET” to “ON”.

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

(1) Press the [ ] or [ ] button to change “TUE” to

“WED”, then press the [ ] button.

(2) Press the [ ] or [ ] button to change “--” to

“20”, then press the [ ] button.

(3) Press the [ ] or [ ] button to change “--” to

“30”, then press the [ ] button.

(4) Press the [ ] or [ ] button to change “OFF” to

“ON”.

Press the [EXIT/OSD] button.

8

The display returns to the normal screen.

Select “5. HOLIDAY SET”, and press the

3

[ ] button.

The <HOLIDAY SET> screen is displayed.

(continued)

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SETTINGS

Set the month and day for item No. 1.

4

(1) Press the [ ] button to make “--” (the month)

flash.

(2) Press the [ ] or [ ] button to set “--” to “11”.

(3) Press the [ ] button to make “--” (the day) flash.

(4) Press the [ ] or [ ] button to set “--” to “17”.

(the day)
(the month)
(No.)

After entering the setting, press the [ ]

5

button.

The cursor moves to “2”.

Press the [EXIT/OSD] button.

6

The display returns to the normal screen.

Initializing the hard disk/adding a
hard disk

[ ] button[MENU] button [ ] button

[ ] button

To initialize the hard disk

Press the [MENU] button.

1

The [MENU] button lights, and the <MAIN MENU>
screen is displayed.

Select “3. RECORDER MENU”, and

2

press the [ ] button.

The <RECORDER MENU> screen is displayed.

[EXIT/OSD] button

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Press the [ ] or [ ] button to select

3

“6. HDD SET”, then press the [ ]
button.

The <HDD SET> screen is displayed.

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Press the [ ] button.

4

The <WARNING> screen is displayed, with “NO”
flashing.

Press the [ ] or [ ] button to select

5

“YES”, then press the [ ] button.

The “HDD INITIALIZING!” screen is displayed, and
the hard disk is initialized.
When the process has finished, the display returns
to the MENU screen.

z Playback disk

When mirroring is set, the digital video recorder
automatically sets which of the two hard disks to read
the recorded image from.

SETTINGS

Press the [EXIT/OSD] button.

6

The display returns to the normal screen.

To add a hard disk

To add a hard disk, contact a Sanyo service center. When
adding a hard disk, use an add-on type hard disk unit (sold
separately).

[Setting conditions]

After adding a hard disk, a message appears at the next
startup, confirming whether you want to initialize the newly
installed hard disk. Select “Yes” to initialize the hard disk. If
you select “No”, the hard disk cannot be used.

Hard disk setting screen

z MIRRORING

After adding a hard disk, you can record the same
images on both hard disks by setting “MIRRORING” to
“ON”. If an image write error occurs on one disk, you will
still be able to read the image from the other disk.

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SETTINGS

<MAIN MENU>

The <DISPLAY SET> screen lets you turn off the display of
the date, time or other information in the operation display
area of the playback screen. Use this screen to make
settings as needed.

Settings

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

Customizing the operation display
area

[ ] button[MENU] button [ ] button

[ ] button [EXIT/OSD] button

Press the [MENU] button.

1

The [MENU] button lights, and the <MAIN MENU>
screen is displayed.

Select “4. DISPLAY SET”, and press the

2

[ ] button.

The <DISPLAY SET> screen is displayed.

(2)

REC H I A
05-10- 04 08 :30 : 35 AL00015

(1)
(4)

Settings ( indicates default setting.)

Item Setting Description

Turns on display of date and time in
operation display area.

Turns off display of date/time in
operation display area.

Turns on display of image quality and
“A” for audio recording in operation
display area.

Turns off display of image quality and
“A” for audio recording in operation
display area.

Turns on display of current alarm
count in operation display area.

Turns off display of current alarm
count in operation display area.

Turns on display of camera title on the
screen.

Turns off display of camera title on the
screen.

(1) DATE/TIME

QUALITY/

(2)

AUDIO

ALARM

(3)

COUNT

CAMERA

(4)

TITLE

 ON

OFF

 ON

OFF

 ON

OFF

 ON

OFF

(3)

Press the [ ] or [ ] buttons to select

3

the desired item, then press the [ ]
button.

The setting flashes.

Press the [ ] or [ ] buttons to change

4

the setting, then press the [ ] button.

Repeat steps 3 to 4 to set other items as

5

needed.

When you have finished making the

6

settings, press the [EXIT/OSD] button.

The display returns to the normal screen.

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<MAIN MENU>

The <BUZZER SET> screen lets you set a warning buzzer
to sound when events occur such as alarms being
generated or the remaining hard disk space reaching zero.
Use this screen to make settings as needed.

Settings

(1)

(2)

(3)
(4)
(5)

Setting the buzzer for each condition

[] button[MENU] button [ ] button

[ ] button [EXIT/OSD] button

Press the [MENU] button.

1

The [MENU] button lights, and the <MAIN MENU>
screen is displayed.

Select “5. BUZZER SET”, and press the

2

[ ] button.

The <BUZZER SET> screen is displayed.

SETTINGS

Settings ( indicates default setting.)

Item Setting Description

 ON

(1) ALARM ON

 ON

(2) DISK FULL

(3) KEY IN

 OFF

 ON

(4) WARNING

(5) NON REC

 OFF

Sounds buzzer when alarm is
generated.

Does not sound buzzer when alarm is

OFF

generated.

When “OVER WRITE” is not set, sounds
buzzer when remaining hard disk space
reaches zero.

When “OVER WRITE” is not set, does

OFF

not sound buzzer when remaining hard
disk space reaches zero.

Sounds buzzer when operation button is

ON

pressed.

Does not sound buzzer when operation
button is pressed.

Sounds buzzer in following cases:

z Hard disk drive error
z Fan error z Recording error

Does not sound buzzer in following
cases:

OFF

z Hard disk drive error
z Fan error z Recording error

Sounds buzzer when recording is

ON

stopped.

Does not sound buzzer when recording
is stopped.

Press the [ ] or [ ] buttons to select

3

the desired item, then press the [ ]
button.

The setting flashes.

Press the [ ] or [ ] buttons to change

4

the setting, then press the [ ] button.

Repeat steps 3 to 4 to set other items as

5

needed.

When you have finished making the

6

settings, press the [EXIT/OSD] button.

The display returns to the normal screen.

Press any button to stop the BUZZER sounding.

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SETTINGS

<MAIN MENU>

You can set passwords that restrict use of the digital video
recorder to administrators and designated users,
preventing unauthorized operation. When the security lock
is set, a buzzer sounds when an unauthorized user presses
any of the digital video recorder’s operation buttons. Be
sure to make a note of the set passwords.

Password setting example

Two password types can be set, one for administrators and
one for users. The table below gives example password
setting combinations, and lists how the digital video
recorder operates for each.

Setting example Operation

All operations are locked until you

LEVELPASSWORD (4-8) USE
ADMIN 123456AB ON
USER AB123456 ON
REC CONTROL : ADMIN

ADMIN 123456AB ON
USER AB123456 ON
REC CONTROL : USER

ADMIN 123456AB ON
USER -------- OFF
REC CONTROL : ADMIN

ADMIN 123456AB ON
USER -------- OFF
REC CONTROL : USER

ADMIN -------- OFF
USER -------- OFF
REC CONTROL : ADMIN

ADMIN -------- OFF
USER -------- OFF
REC CONTROL : USER

enter a password.

Enter the user password to enable
playback operations.

Enter the administrator password
to enable all operations.

All operations are locked until you
enter a password.

Enter the user password to enable
playback and recording
operations.

Enter the administrator password
to enable all operations.

Only playback operations enabled
unless password is entered.

Enter the administrator password
to enable all operations.

Only playback and recording
operations enabled unless
password is entered.

Enter the administrator password
to enable all operations.

All operations enabled. Also
functions as key lock. (

All operations enabled. Also
functions as key lock. (

P.26)

P.26)

Settings

(1)

(2)

(3)

(4)

Settings ( indicates default setting.)

Item Setting Description

Used to set password for
administrators. Also enables
password setting.

Used to set password for users.
Also enables password setting.

Sets authorization for recording
operation to “ADMIN”
(administrators).

Sets authorization for recording
operation to “USER” (users).

Enable the CD-R/RW and CF copy
function.

Disable the CD-R/RW and CF copy
function.

(1) ADMIN

(2) USER

REC

(3)

CONTROL

COPY TO

(4)

CD-R/CF

ON

 OFF Disables password setting.

ON

 OFF Disables password setting.

 ADMIN

USER

 USE

NO USE

Setting the administrator password

[ ] button[MENU] button [ ] button

[] button

Passwords can be between 4 and 8 alphanumeric
characters.
Characters that can be entered in passwords: 0 to 9, A to Z

Example: Setting “123456AB” as a password

Press the [MENU] button.

1

The [MENU] button lights, and the <MAIN MENU>
screen is displayed.

[EXIT/OSD] button

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Select “6. SECURITY LOCK SET”, and

2

press the [ ] button.

The <SECURITY LOCK SET> screen is displayed.

“LEVEL PASSWORD (4-8) USE” at the top of the
screen is the screen title. You cannot move the
cursor to this item.

Press the [ ] button.

3

The first password entry bar “-” flashes.

Press the [ ] and [ ] buttons to select

4

the character to enter.

Example:

Selecting “1”

Press the [ ] button.

5

The second password entry bar flashes.

When you have finished making the

9

setting, press the [ ] button.

The cursor moves to “USER”.
If you do not want to set a user password, the

password setting is now finished.
Press the [ ] or [ ] button to move the cursor to
“REC CONTROL”, to set the authorization for
recording and playback operation. (P.57)

SETTINGS

Repeat steps 4 to 5 to enter the

6

remaining digits (“23456AB” in this
example).

To set a 4-digit password

When you have entered four digits, and the fifth
password entry bar is flashing, press the [ ]

button.

When you have entered the password,

7

press the [ ] button.

The cursor moves to “OFF” (flashing).

Press the [ ] or [ ] button to select

8

“ON”.

If you select “OFF” for the “ADMIN” setting, you
cannot set the “USER” password.

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SETTINGS

Setting the user password

Example: Setting “AB123456”

Perform steps 1 and 2 on P.55 and 56.

Press the [ ] or [ ] button to move

3

the cursor to “USER”.

Press the [ ] button.

4

The first password entry bar “-” flashes.

Example: A

Press the [ ] or [ ] button to select “A”.

Setting the password for recording
and playback operations

[ ] button[MENU] button [ ] button

[ ] button

Perform steps 1 and 2 on P.55 and 56.

Press the [ ] or [ ] button to move

3

the cursor to “REC CONTROL”.

[EXIT/OSD] button

Press the [ ] button.

5

The second password entry bar flashes.
Press the [ ] or [ ] button to select “B”.

Use the same procedure as “Settings the
administrator password” to set “123456.”

When you have finished making the

6

setting, press the [ ] button.

The cursor moves to “OFF” (which flashes).

Press the [ ] or [ ] button to select

7

“ON”, then press the [ ] button.

The cursor moves to “REC CONTROL”.

Press the [ ] button.

4

Press the [ ] or [ ] button to select

5

“ADMIN” or “USER”.

The setting is now finished.

Press the [EXIT/OSD] button.

6

The display returns to the normal screen.

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Preventing copying to CD-R/RWs and
CompactFlash cards

Making the following settings prevents the copying of
videos to a CD-R/RW or CompactFlash card for anyone
except the administrator.

z Set the administrator password.
z Set COPY TO CD-R/CF to “NO USE”.
z Set the security lock.

Setting the security lock

[MENU] button

[ ] button

[ ] button

While the password entry screen is

3

displayed, enter the password.

Enter the password using the [ ], [ ] and [ ]
buttons.

Enter the password set for administrators or users
(such as “123456AB”).

Press the [ ] button.

4

The setting is now finished.
The LOCK/REMOTE indicator turns off, and the
display returns to the normal screen.

SETTINGS

[ ] button

[EXIT/OSD] button

With the normal monitoring screen

1

LOCK/REMOTE

indicator

displayed, press the [ ] button for
about 3 seconds.

A confirmation tone sounds, the LOCK/REMOTE
indicator lights, and the security lock is set.

To check the security lock, press any

2

button.

The password entry screen is displayed for about 5
seconds.

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8. RS-485/NETWORK SET

SETTINGS

This section describes how to make the RS-485 terminal
connections/settings needed to connect to an external
device, and how to make the network connections needed
to connect to a PC.

Network connections and settings

You can make digital video recorder menu settings and
monitor images from a PC via a network (LAN). To do so,
connect an Ethernet cable to the LAN terminal on the digital
video recorder’s rear panel.
* The VA-SW81LITE Ver.2 or VA-SW814 Ver.2 (sold

separately) software must be installed on the PC.

z To connect a PC directly

(Do not use an Ethernet hub.)

CCTV

Camera

z To connect to an intranet

(Use an Ethernet hub.)

CCTV

Camera

Straight-cable

SWITCHING HUB

PC

DVR

DVR

PC

DVR

Cross-cable

PC

Settings for connecting to a PC or network

This section describes how to set the IP address.
In the default setting, the IP address is set automatically by
the PC.
To set the IP address manually, follow the procedures
below.

[ ] button[MENU] button [ ] button

[] button [EXIT/OSD] button

Press the [MENU] button.

1

The [MENU] button lights, and the <MAIN MENU>
screen is displayed.

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Select “7. RS-485/NETWORK SET”, and

2

press the [ ] button.

The <NETWORK SET> screen is displayed.

(1)

(2)

Settings

Item Description

(1) IP ADDRESS Displays the IP address that has been set.

ADVANCED

(2)

SETTING

Press the [ ] or [ ] button to select

3

Set whether to set IP address on digital video
recorder or on PC.

“ADVANCED SETTING” and press the
[ ] button.

The <NETWORK SET-ADVANCED> screen
appears.
The cursor moves to “ADDRESS SET”.

Settings ( indicates default setting.)

Setting Description

When either the VA-SW814 Ver.2 or VA-SW81LITE

 AUTO

MANUAL

5

Ver.2 remote control software is used, the digital video
recorder’s [STILL] button can be pressed to have the IP
address set automatically.

The “DVR NAME”, “IP ADDRESS” and “SUB NET
MASK” are set on the digital video recorder.

Set “DVR NAME”, “IP ADDRESS”, and
“SUB NET MASK” using the [ ], [ ],
and [ ] buttons.

Press the [EXIT/OSD] button.

6

The display returns to the normal screen.

When a new IP address is set using the digital video
recorder, it will become valid upon leaving the
<RS-485/NETWORK/REMOTE SET> screen.

SETTINGS

Press the [ ] button, then press the

4

[ ] or [ ] button to select “MANUAL”.

When connecting the digital video recorder to a
network, check the IP address with the network
administrator.

The set IP address is displayed in the <RS-485/
NETWORK/REMOTE SET> screen.

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RS-485 connections and settings

Connect the digital video recorder’s RS-485 (A, B) control
terminals to the system controller, hard disk digital recorder
or similar device.

RS-485A
RS-485B
C

12 34 5 67 8 9

[ ] button [EXIT/OSD] button

Press the [MENU] button.

1

The [MENU] button lights, and the <MAIN MENU>
screen is displayed.

Select “7. RS-485/NETWORK SET”, and

2

press the [ ] button.

10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19

[ ] button[MENU] button [ ] button

Settings ( indicates default setting.)

Item Setting Description

DATA

(1)

SPEED

STATUS

(2)

INFO

ALARM

(3)

INFO

(4) ADDRESS

Press the [ ] and [ ] buttons to select

3

2400
4800
9600

 19200

ON

 OFF Not set

ON

 OFF Not set

000 to 127

(001)

Used to select the
communication speed.
(Unit: bps)

Enables status information to be
sent on the RS-485 line.

Enables alarm information to be
sent on the RS-485 line.

When connecting multiple
recorders, different address
numbers are set for each.

the desired item, then press the [ ]
button.

Press the [ ] and [ ] buttons to

4

change the setting, then press the [ ]
button.

Repeat steps 3 to 4 to set the other

5

items as needed.

When you have finished making the

6

settings, press the [EXIT/OSD] button.

The <RS-485 SET> screen is displayed.

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

The display returns to the normal screen.

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9. POWER LOSS/USED TIME

<MAIN MENU>

[MENU] button [ ] button

[ ] button

[ ] button [EXIT/OSD] button

You can check the date/time of power failures and the
amount of used hard disk operation time.

Press the [MENU] button.

1

The [MENU] button lights, and the <MAIN MENU>
screen is displayed.

Select “8. POWER LOSS/USED TIME”,

2

and press the [ ] button.

The <POWER LOSS/USED TIME> screen is
displayed.

(1)

(2)
(3)

(4)

(1) LOSS/RECOVER:

Displays the date and time of the last 4 power
failures and the date/time of recovery.
Displays the date/time at which a power failure
occurred.
The number on the left is the number of power
failures (example: #010). This number is reset to
“000” after exceeding “999”.

(2) DISK1 USE:

Displays the total used amount of disk 1
operation time.

(3) DISK2 USE:

Displays the total used amount of disk 2
operation time (when second disk has been
added).

(4) POWER:

Displays the amount of power ON time for the
digital video recorder.

Press the [EXIT/OSD] button.

3

The display returns to the normal screen.

SETTINGS

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10. MENU UPLOAD/DOWNLOAD

SETTINGS

[MENU] button

<MAIN MENU>

1234

[ ] button [EXIT/OSD] button

You can save the settings onto a CompactFlash card. Also,
you can load settings saved on CompactFlash cards to the
DVR.

z Do not turn the power OFF when saving/loading menu

items to/from a CompactFlash card.

z Confirm that the light on the CompactFlash card reader

is lit before using the card reader with the USB port. If
the card reader is used before the light is lit, SAVE and
LOAD may not be available.

z After saving the settings to a CompactFlash card, you

may not be able to repeat the operation. If this problem
occurs, redo the operation after ejecting and reinserting
the CompactFlash card.

[ ] button

2

[ ] button

[] button

CompactFlash
card reader

CompactFlash
card

Select “9. MENU UPLOAD/
DOWNLOAD”, and press the [ ]
button.

The <MENU UPLOAD/DOWNLOAD> screen is
displayed.

(1)

(2)

(3)

(4)

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z At least 4 KB of available memory space is needed on

the CompactFlash card.

z For the recommended CompactFlash card reader, see

our website at “www.sanyosecurity.com”.

Settings

You will need a CompactFlash card reader and
CompactFlash card (commercially available).

Press the [MENU] button.

1

The [MENU] button lights, and the <MAIN MENU>
screen is displayed.

Item Description

(1) SAVE MENUS TO CF

LOAD MENUS FROM CFReads the settings saved on

(2)

COPY MIRRORING

(3)

SETTINGS

(4) FORMAT CF Initializes CompactFlash card.

If “COPY MIRRORING SETTINGS” is set to “YES”, the
hard disk may be initialized. If you don’t want to initialize the
hard disk, select “NO”.

Saves the settings to CompactFlash
card.

CompactFlash card.

Sets whether to apply “MIRRORING
ON/OFF” setting saved on
CompactFlash card when “LOAD
MENUS FROM CF” is selected.

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To save settings to a CompactFlash card To load settings from a CompactFlash card

MENU UPLOAD/DOWNLOAD

Press the [ ] or [ ] button to select

1

“SAVE MENUS TO CF”, then press the
[ ] button.

The <WARNING> screen is displayed.
“NO” flashes.

Press the [ ] or [ ] button to select

2

“YES”, then press the [ ] button.

Saving starts.

Press the [ ] or [ ] button to select

1

“LOAD MENUS FROM CF”, then press
the [ ] button.

The <WARNING> screen is displayed.
“NO” flashes.

Press the [ ] or [ ] button to select

2

“YES”, then press the [ ] button.

Loading starts.

SETTINGS

When you have finished loading, the display returns
to the <MENU UPLOAD/DOWNLOAD> screen.

A file named “M814MENU.txt” is created on the
CompactFlash card.

When you have finished loading, the display returns
to the <MENU UPLOAD/DOWNLOAD> screen.

To format CompactFlash cards

Press the [ ] or [ ] button to select

1

“FORMAT CF”, then press the [ ]
button.

The <WARNING> screen is displayed.
“NO” flashes.

(continued)

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MENU UPLOAD/DOWNLOAD

Press the [ ] or [ ] button to select

2

“YES”, then press the [ ] button.

CompactFlash card formatting starts.

When formatting has finished, the display returns to
the <MENU UPLOAD/DOWNLOAD> screen.

Formatting a CompactFlash card erases all the data
stored on it. To cancel formatting, select “NO”.

To exit

SETTINGS

Press the [EXIT/OSD] button.

The display returns to the normal screen.

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APPENDIX

1. CONTROL TERMINAL SPECIFICATIONS

Connecting cables to the control terminals

Cable

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Terminal

No.

1 RS-485A RS-485

2 RS-485B RS-485

3 C Common

4REMOTE

5 C Common

6CLOCK ADJ IN

7

8 C Common

9

10

11 ALARM IN 1

12 ALARM IN 2

13 ALARM IN 3

14 ALARM IN 4

15

16 ALARM OUT

17 C Common

18

19

*1 Used for twisted-pair cable connection.
*2 Outputs SERIES REC OUT when OVER WRITE in REC MODE SET is

“OFF”, and SERIES REC is “-1M”, “-2M”, or “-3M”. Outputs NON REC
OUT when SERIES REC is “OFF”.

*3 The following warnings are output:

z Hard disk drive error z Fan error z Recording error
z No input signal when VIDEO LOSS is ON.

Name Signal Function

CLOCK ADJ
OUT

SERIES REC INNormal open,

NON REC
OUT/SERIES
REC OUT

ALARM
RESET

WARNING
OUT

DISK FULL
OUT

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To RS-485 terminal signal

1

A*

To RS-485 terminal signal

1

B*

Resistance ladder
connection

Normal open,
Low level active

Normal resistance
5V DC/57kΩ,
Low level active

Low level active

Normal resistance
5V DC/57kΩ,
Low level active

Normal open,
Low level active

Normal open,
Low level active

Normal open,
Low level active

Normal open,
Low level active

Normal open,
Low level active

Normal resistance
5V DC/57kΩ,
Low level active

Open collector
(500 mA),
Low level active

Open collector
(500 mA),
Low level active

Remote Control terminal

Input for clock setting

Output for clock setting

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

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

Alarm input for channel 1

Alarm input for channel 2

Alarm input for channel 3

Alarm input for channel 4

Alarm reset input

ALARM OUT

Warning output*3

Recording area full
warning

2

Flat-blade screwdriver

(1) Push in the lock pin with a flat-blade screwdriver.

(2) Insert the cable.

(3) Pull out the lock pin with a flat-blade screwdriver. The

cable is now secured in place.

System controller connections

The connections for a system controller are shown below.
Insert a twisted-pair cable (sold separately) into the
RS-485A, RS-485B and C (ground) terminals on the rear
panel. Connect the RS-485A and RS-485B output to signal
A and signal B respectively of the system controller.

RS-485

ABC

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Twisted-pair cable

Ground

System controller (sold separately)

z Twisted-pair cable

Reduces signal interference caused by noise from other
cables.

z For information about the system controller, contact your

local dealer.

10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19

To signal B

To signal A

RS-485

terminal

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Remote control connections

The connections for a remote control circuit are shown
below. Connect the remote control to the REMOTE terminal
and C (ground) terminal.

220

SW 1

220

SW 2

300

SW 3

360

470

680

820

1.2k

1.8k

2.2k

3.3k

4.7k

7.5k

13k

27k

68k

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SW 4

SW 5

SW 6

SW 7

SW 8

SW 9

SW 10

SW 11

SW 12

SW 13

SW 14

SW 15

SW 16

Key Resistance Corresponding button

SW1 220 Ω CHANNEL button 1
SW2 440 Ω CHANNEL button 2
SW3 740 Ω CHANNEL button 3
SW4 1100 Ω CHANNEL button 4
SW5 1570 Ω QUAD/SEQUENCE
SW6 2250 Ω AUDIO
SW7 3070 Ω SEARCH
SW8 4270 Ω MENU
SW9 6070 Ω EXIT/OSD
SW10 8270 Ω

SW11 11570 Ω
SW12 16270 Ω (REVIEW)
SW13 23770 Ω (CUE)
SW14 36770 Ω STILL
SW15 63770 Ω PLAY/STOP
SW16 70570 Ω REC/STOP

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Series recording connections

Connect the control terminals by cables as shown below.

To 3rd
DVR

1st DVR

Terminal No.
8: COMMON
9: SERIES REC IN
10: NON REC OUT/SERIES REC OUT

2nd DVR

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Use a resistance of 1/10 ohms or more and with a D
ranking (precision 0.5% or finer).
SW16 operates the same as the [REC/STOP] button on the
digital video recorder. When the switch is turned on while
not recording, recording begins. When the switch is kept on
for 2 seconds or more while recording, recording is
stopped.

Alarm sensor connections

Alarm sensors can be connected to the ALARM IN 1 to 4
terminals and C (ground) terminal.

o sensor
To sensor 2
To sensor 3
To sensor 4

C (ground) terminal

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Data format

Mode Asynchronous
Character length 8 bits
Data transmission

speed
Parity check None
Stop bit 1

2400, 4800, 9600, 19200 bps

Communication protocol

A proprietary Sanyo protocol (SSP: Security Serial
Protocol) is used. Use of a special controller for operation is
recommended. To obtain this controller, contact your local
dealer or a Sanyo service center.

RS-485 termination switch settings

Termination settings

When connecting multiple devices, you must make
termination settings on both end devices.

z Set the RS-485 termination switch of both end devices

to ON.

z Be sure to set the RS-485 termination switches of all

devices in between (devices other than the first and last
devices) to OFF.

If you don’t make the correct termination settings, data will
be distorted and will affect other data, making the data
transmitted to each device incorrect.

Example

Digital video recorder

Time-lapse VCR

TERMINATE

Time-lapse VCR

ON

Termination

OFF

RS-485

ON

Termination

switch

OFF

switch

ON

OFF

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3. INTERFACE SPECIFICATIONS

DVR/VCR command table

The table below shows the commands supported by the digital video recorder.

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Left digit

Right digit

0

1
2AUDIO
3 SHIFT SHIFT
4 SHIFT SHIFT MENU

5

6

7
8

9

APLAY

B
C GROUP SET

D

E

FSTOPSTILL

0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7

REV PLAY

/SEARCH

(DVR)

TIMER

ON/OFF

SHIFT+
/RP UP

SHIFT-

/RP DOWN

SECURITY

LOCK ON

SECURITY
LOCK OFF

GROUP

CHECK

GROUP

CLEAR

Left digit

Right digit

0 CAMERA 1

1 CAMERA 2

2 CAMERA 3
3 QUAD CAMERA 4
4
5
6

7 SEQUENCE

8

9

A REC

BFF
CREW
D
E OSD/EXIT

F

8 9 A B C D E F

STATUS

LOG1

REC STOP

CLOCK

ADJUST

MENU

RESET

STATUS

SENSE

CLOCK

DOWNLOAD

REC/DUB

REQUEST

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4. SPECIFICATIONS

Hard disk capacity Upgradeable to two (2), maximum 300 GB hard disks

Television system NTSC/PAL color signal standard (Switchable)

Picture resolution

Compression

Picture quality 4 levels (Super+/Super/High/Standard)

Recording type Frame

Recording speed NTSC: 30 fps or PAL: 25 fps

Screen Single screen/Quad screen

Playback Playback, Still, Search, Cue, Review, Slow/reverse, Frame advance/reverse

Recording

Search mode

Menu language English/French/Spanish

Clock settings Month/Day/Year/Hours/Minutes/Seconds

Miscellaneous functions Motion sensor, Security lock (with password function)

Video input terminal 1V (p-p), 75 Ohm unbalanced, 4 BNC connectors

Video output terminal 1V (p-p), 75 Ohm unbalanced, 4 BNC connectors

Video monitor out terminal 1V (p-p), 75 Ohm unbalanced, 1 BNC connector

Audio input terminal -8 dbs, 47 k Ohm unbalanced (4 RCA pin jacks)

Audio output terminal -8 dbs, 600 Ohm unbalanced (1 RCA pin jack)

Microphone input terminal -60 dbs, 10 k Ohm unbalanced (3.5 mm mono jack)

LAN terminal 100BASE-TX (RJ-45)

USB port For external storage unit (CompactFlash card reader, CD-R/RW drive)

Control
connector
(Push lock)

Power 120 – 240 V AC, 50/60 Hz

Current consumption 480 mA

Operating temperature 5°C to 40°C (41°F to 104°F)

Operating humidity 10% to 80%

Dimensions 210 (W) x 96 (H) x 391.5 (D) mm

Weight 3.7 kg

Note that product appearance and specifications are subject to change without prior notice.

Video MPEG2

Audio MPEG1 Audio Layer2

Normal recording Records on quad screen

Timer recording Records on quad screen

Alarm recording Records on quad screen

Time/date search Search by time and date

Alarm search Search by alarm event list

RS-485 terminal 3 terminals (A, B, GND)

Remote control terminal Resistance ladder

Clock adjust input terminal Normal open, Low level active

Clock adjust output terminal Normal 5 V, Low level active

Series rec input terminal Normal open, Low level active

Non rec output/
Series rec output terminal

Alarm input terminal Normal open, Low level active (4 channels)

Alarm reset terminal Normal open, Low level active

Alarm output terminal Normal 5 V, Low level active

Warning output terminal Open collector (500 mA), Low level active

Full out warning terminal Open collector (50 mA), Low level active

NTSC: 720 x 480 pixels (Super+/Super/High/Standard)
PAL: 720 x 576 pixels (Super+/Super/High/Standard)

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Normal 5 V, Low level active

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SPECIFICATIONS

Dimensions

(mm)

96

Front Side

Cautions when adding a hard disk

The fan is located below the space for the additional hard disk. When adding a hard disk, perform the following procedures to
ensure that the harnesses are not entangled in the fan.

Before installation

Connector

Unplug the fan connector and remove the fan harness from
the clamp.

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Clamp

During installation

Cord holder

After installation

Cord holder

Wire harness

After connecting the wire harness to the second hard disk,
secure each wire harness in place.

After installing the hard disk, secure its power harness in
place with the cord holder, and reattach the fan harness
and connector.

Cord holder

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