The list displays events by date, time, triggered camera and alarm type. As
some events are deleted, others are displayed. The latest recorded event
video will be listed on the top.
Follow these steps to search event video through Event List:
• Press SEARCH to enter the Search menu.
• To search event video that has been recorded on a specific camera, use
LEFT / RIGHT to move the cursor and press ENTER to select or de-select
a channel.
• Move the cursor to <Event List> and press ENTER to list the event video
of the selected channels. The Event List displays.
• To exit the event list, press ESC.
Follow the steps to playback video from Event List.
• Press and hold UP / DOWN to scroll through the Event List.
• Press ENTER to play back the selected event record.
• Press PLAY to return to live mode.
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4.4 Video Export
The following sections will show how to export video through the OSD setup
menu and through the hot keys on the front panel, respectively. Note that the
system log will keep records of all video exportations, including duration, start
time, and end time.
4.4.1 Export from OSD Setup Menu
The Video Export menu enables only the accounts with proper authority to
export recorded video with digital signature to a USB storage device or a
DVD+RW drive. Login with an authorized account to export video.
The exported video will be named by the exporting date and time, and
classified by event type. Each recorded video will be exported into four files if
digital signature is required, including *.gpg, *.avi (or *.drv), *.sig and
readme.txt.
Make sure an external storage device is available and connected to the
appropriate port for video export. From the Main menu, select <Export> and
press ENTER. The menu is displayed as below.
Select Device
Select Ch:
From:
To:
Select Events
Data Type
Export Format
Digital Signature
Erase Disc
Begin Export
Export
Ch1 Ch2 Ch3 Ch4 All
2010/12/07 AM 11:50:05
2010/12/09 PM 03:09:18
Normal
DRV
No
No
No
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4.4.1.1 Select the External Device
The available external devices for exporting video will be listed by name and
free size in Select Device menu. The Select Device menu displays as follows.
Select Device
Device Name
xxx-xxx-x-x-xx
xx-xxx-xx-xxxx
The DVR only supports EXT3 file system. If an external HDD will be
connected to the unit, ensure the format of the HDD is EXT3.
Available
256 MB
1.5 GB
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No
No
Device Name
The item shows the name of the available device.
Available
The item shows the free space of the available device.
Select
Set the item to <Yes> to set it as an exporting destination, or <No> to cancel.
4.4.1.2 Select Video for Exporting
Select video from desired channel(s) with specific date / time and/or event(s),
and set the item <Begin Export> to <Yes> to start exporting. Following are the
items for selecting video.
Select Channel
Select the channel to export. Move the cursor to the desired channel using
LEFT / RIGHT keys, select or de-select a channel by pressing ENTER.
From / To Time
The items are used to set the time which data export begins and ends. Move
the cursor using LEFT / RIGHT keys, and press ENTER to select the date /
time items; adjust the selected date and time value by UP / DOWN keys.
Select Events
Select this item to display the event list. Move the cursor to scroll through the
event list and press ENTER to select event(s) to be exported.
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Data Type
The item is used to select exporting video type. The options are <Normal>
(export normal video only), <Event> (export event video only) and <Both>
(export both normal and event video).
Export Format
This item is for selecting exporting video format. The options are <DRV>,
<AVI>, and <Original>. The DRV and AVI files are compressed video files
while the original files are raw data of the unit’s recorded video.
The DRV and original files can only be played back with the remote
monitoring software and DVRPlayer, and multiple cameras video can be
played back from one file. The AVI files can be played back with Windows
Media Player. Note that if multiple channels are exported for AVI files, each
channel is exported to a separate file.
4.4.1.3 Digital Signature
Users can export video clip with or without a digital signature. Set this item to
<Yes> to export with the signature file, or <No> to export without it.
Each recorded video with digital signature will be exported into four files,
including *.gpg, *.avi (or *.drv), *.sig and readme.txt. The *.gpg file name is as
the last eight MAC (Media Access Control) address of the unit.
Make sure that an external storage device, such as a USB Hard Drive or USB
ThumbDrive, is available and connected to the appropriate port for export.
For more information on verifying digital signature, see appendix DVR Player
in the OSD Setup Manual.
4.4.1.4 Erase Disc
This function is used to remove data found on a DVD+RW disk prior to
exporting new information to the drive. Select <Yes> and press ENTER to
start deleting data.
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4.4.2 Quick Video Export through Front Panel
Through front panel control, the DVR allows users to easily export wanted
video as *.drv file with the built-in DVD+RW or to an external device, such as
a USB ThumbDrive, and the exported video will be saved as *.drv file.
If the video is to be exported to an external device, make sure the device is
connected to the DVR unit and the port has been set appropriately for video
export.
NOTE: Once an external device has been connected to the DVR, the
device has priority over the built-in DVD+RW. That means the video
will be exported to the external device instead of the built-in DVD+RW.
Depending on the size of video, the exporting process may take about 10
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minutes to 1 hour.
4.4.2.1 ezBurn Introduction
Built with the ezBurn technology, ezBurn function provides users the easier
way to export desired video with built-in DVD+RW or to an external device,
such as an USB ThumbDrive.
TWO keys (SEARCH and COPY) and THREE touches are all what’s needed
for completing the export. The entire exporting process will be done through
the front panel, without needing to enter the OSD setup menu.
The ezBurn exporting process is illustrated as below figure:
The entire process is described step by step in the following sections.
NOTE: The file exported using ezBurn will be in .drv file format, and it
can only be played using the remote player software.
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4.4.2 Export Normal Video
To Export normal video to external device, follow these step:
• Press SEARCH and play wanted normal video by entering date and time.
Note if the screen is showing in multiple channel mode, please make sure
there is no window displaying in Live mode, or the export will not work.
• After entering playback mode, play the video and press COPY once to
mark the starting point of the export video. The playback continues.
• Press COPY again to mark the ending point of the export video. Then the
“ezBurn” window will display as below figure. The information shown on
the window is “read only”.
Selected Device: USB Storage Device
Exported Required Size = 11 MB
From: 2011/05/07 AM10:41:13
To: 2011/05/07 AM10:41:21
ENTER: YES ESC: NO
ezBurn confirmation
Real Export Range:
• Press ENTER to start the export; or, press ESC to abort.
• If there is no any exportable device connected to the DVR unit, then a
warning message will be shown on the screen, as below figure:
No exportable device detected.
Please install the target device/media to the DVR.
4.4.3 Export Event Video
To export event video, follow these steps:
• Press SEARCH and play wanted event video. To play event video, refer to
section Searching Recorded Video
• After entering the playback mode, press COPY. The “ezBurn” window will
display as below figure. The information shown is “read only”.
Enter: Retry ESC: Exit
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ezBurn confirmation
Selected Device: USB Storage Device
Exported Required Size = 11 MB
Export Event Info:
Data Time Ch Type
2011/05/07 AM10:42:35 13 Motion
ENTER: YES ESC: NO
• If there is no any exportable device connected to the DVR unit, a warning
message will be shown on the screen
• Press ENTER to start the export the whole event video to the connected
device; or, press ESC to abort.
4.5 Dome Control
The DVR allows users to control a dome camera by the front panel. In Live
mode, users can press CHANNEL key to display the desired dome camera in
full screen. To enter Dome Control mode, press the DOME key. To exit Dome
Control mode and return to live mode, press ESC or DOME.
4.5.1 Dome Connection
Follow the steps to install dome cameras.
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• See Setup Guide for RS-485 port pin definition.
• Connect the R+, R- terminals on the dome camera to the D+, D- terminals
on the RS-485 port by RS-485 cable respectively. Refer to the connection
figure illustrated in Setup Guide.
4.5.2 Dome Protocol Setup
The Dome Protocol item lists the available dome protocols for communicating
with dome cameras connected to the DVR. From the Main menu, select
<Camera Setup> and press ENTER. The following menu is displayed.
Analog Camera Select
Dome Protocol
Dome ID
Camera Title
Covert
Brightness
Contrast
Saturation
Hue
Camera Setup
CH01
None
0
CH1
No
0
0
0
0
To configure dome protocol, select a camera first and set the communications
protocol associated with dome camera using the Direction keys and ENTER.
NOTE: The settings become effective after saving the changes and
exiting from the menu.
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4.5.3 RS485 Setup
The DVR controls the domes via RS-485 communication protocol. The
RS-485 parameters in the DVR must be set to the same parameters set in
dome camera.
Users are allowed to change the RS-485 settings of the DVR. Select
<System Setup> in Main menu, then select <RS485 Setup> from the System
Setup menu and press ENTER. The following menu is displayed.
Unit ID
Baud Rate
Bits
Stop
Parity
RS485 Setup
224
9600
8
1
None
The ID number must match the ID address set by the dome. The Unit ID is in
the range of 1 to 255. Note that there cannot be any two devices on the same
bus given the same ID address, or a conflict may occur.
NOTE: The settings become effective after saving the changes and
exiting from the menu.
4.5.4 Dome Controlling Buttons
After pressed DOME to enter Dome Control mode, a dome control panel will
be displayed. The controlling buttons are: Iris Close/Open, Focus Far/Near,
Zoom Out/In, Preset, Live, Pan/Tilt Speed, Direction buttons, and Auto Focus.
The functions are described as below.
Iris Close
Click on it to close the Iris on the dome camera.
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Iris Open
Click on it to open the Iris on the dome camera.
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Focus Far
Click on it to focus the lens of selected dome camera at a farther point.
Focus Near
Click on it to focus the lens of selected dome camera at a nearer point.
Zoom Out
Click on it to zoom out the lens of selected dome camera. This function
enables users to shrink the current image and a larger viewing area can be
displayed.
Zoom In
Click on it to zoom in the lens of selected dome camera. This function
enables users to enlarge a certain area.
Preset
This key is used to enter the Dome Preset menu to set up certain position as
a preset and go to the predetermined preset positions for viewing.
Live
Click on it to exit Dome Control mode and return to live full-screen viewing
mode.
Pan/Tilt Speed
Users can select preferred pan/tilt speed.
Direction Buttons
Click on the buttons to pan and tilt the lens of selected dome camera.
Auto Focus
Click on this button to automatically adjust focus of the dome camera.
The front panel keys can also perform the functions listed above. Please refer
to Setup Guide for the graphical illustration of functional keys.
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4.5.5 Set Preset Points
The DVR allows users to set preset positions. The amount of preset points
depends on the dome manufacturer.
Follow the steps to set preset points.
• Press a Channel key to view the corresponding camera in full-screen.
• Then press DOME to enter Dome Control mode. The dome control panel
will be displayed.
• Use Direction keys to pan/tilt the dome camera to desired position.
• Click <Preset> on the dome control panel or press CH1 key to access the
Set/Go Preset function. A numeral keyboard will be displayed as below.
1 2 3 BS
4 5 6 Set Preset
7 8 9 Go Preset
Exit 0 ClearRun Tour
• Input a desired preset number.
• Click on the <Set Preset> button to save the position. Now the preset
position is set and ready to be called.
4.5.6 Call Preset Points
Follow the steps to call preset points.
• Press a Channel key to view the corresponding camera in full-screen.
• Then press DOME to enter Dome Control mode. The dome control panel
will be displayed.
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• Click <Preset> on the dome control panel or press CH1 key to access the
Set/Go Preset function. A numeral keyboard will be displayed.
• Input a desired preset number.
• Click on the <Go Preset> button to call the preset point. Then the selected
dome camera will rotate to the preset position automatically.
4.5.7 Run Dome Camera Tour
Users can also display dome camera tour setup at the dome camera side.
Follow the steps to run display of dome camera tour.
• Press a Channel key to view the corresponding camera in full-screen.
• Then press DOME to enter Dome Control mode. The dome control panel
will be displayed.
• Click <Preset> on the dome control panel or press CH1 key to access the
Set/Go Preset function. A numeral keyboard will be displayed.
• Click on the <Run Tour> button to run display of dome camera tour.
• Press any Direction keys to end the display of dome camera tour.
4.6 System Log Exportation
In the Configuration setup menu, select <System Log> and a list of system
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logs will be displayed on the screen. Users can export the system log as a
data file to an external storage device. Connect a USB storage device and
press COPY to export the system log file to the USB storage device. Note
that in the mean time, a digital signature file will also be exported.
Also under the Configuration setup menu, set <Operation Log> to <On> and
operation logs will start to be recorded in the system log. Alternatively, set to
<Off> and operation logs will not be part of the system log.
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5. Remote Monitoring Software
The remote monitoring software is a remote browser-based software
application designed to operate with the DVR products. Using the software,
users are allowed to view live and recorded video, and configure the DVRs
remotely via a LAN, WAN or Internet on a personal computer.
The connected PC will automatically download the remote monitoring
software plug-ins from the DVR when the DVR is connected by entering its IP
address in the address bar on the browser.
Due to the setting items are similar to those listed in the DVR’s OSD setup
menu, please refer to the sections above for setting configuration of the
remote monitoring software.
The tasks can be performed with the remote monitoring software are listed
below:
• Remote viewing of live/ recorded video
• Remote setup of the DVR
• Remote control of dome cameras
• Alarm notification from the DVR
• Up to three connections to one DVR using the remote monitoring software,
including the preset “admin” and two other accounts
5.1 Remote Monitoring System Requirements
Items Minimum Requirements
Minimum:
Intel® Pentium® M CPU 1.40GHz
Personal Computer
Hard Disk Drive
Operating System
Web Browser
Monitor Resolution
Network Card
RAM 512 MB
Recommended:
Intel® Core™2 Quad CPU Q6600 @ 2.4GHZ
RAM 2 GB
Requires 20 MB for software installation
Windows XP, Windows Vista, and Windows 7
Microsoft Internet Explorer version 6.0 or above
Minimum 1024 x 768 with 16-bit color
10Base-T (10 Mbps) or 100Base-TX (100 Mbps)
operation; must match the network configuration
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5.2 Installation of Software
Refer to the following description to install the remote monitoring software.
5.2.1 Change Internet Settings
The PC operating with the remote monitoring software should be set to
accept ActiveX plug-ins. Please follow the steps to set the Internet security
settings appropriately.
• Before operating the remote monitoring software, please check the IP
address of the DVR. To check the IP address, press MENU key on the
unit and enter password to access OSD setup menu. Select <System
Setup>, <Network Setup>, then <LAN Setup> to check the IP.
• Start the IE; it can be started either by clicking on the desktop icon, or by
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using the Start menu to access it.
NOTE: Windows IE provides the ActiveX component that is
required when using the remote monitoring software.
• Select <Tools> from the main menu of the browser, then <Internet
Options>, and then click the <Security> tab.
• Select <Trusted sites> and click <Sites> to specify its security setting.
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• Uncheck “Require server verification (https:) for all sites in this zone”.
Type the IP address of the unit in field and click <Add> to add this web site
to the zone.
• Click <OK> to confirm the setting and close Trusted sites dialog.
• In the Security Level area, click <Custom Level>. The Security Settings
screen is displayed.
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• Under <ActiveX controls and plug-ins>, set all items to <Enable> or
<Prompt>.
• Click <OK> to apply the setting and close the <Security Settings> screen.
• Click <OK> to close Internet Options dialog.
Now the installation can continue to the next step.
5.2.2 Install the Remote Monitoring Software
Start the browser to initiate the installation of the remote monitoring software
on the PC. The IP address of the DVR can be saved as a Favorites item in
the web browser to enable easy access in the future.
• Start the IE; it can be started either by clicking on the desktop icon, or by
using the Start menu to access it.
• Enter the IP address of the DVR in the address bar at the top of the
browser.
• The ActiveX controls and plug-ins dialog will show twice for confirmation;
click <Yes> to accept ActiveX plug-ins. The remote monitoring software
plug-ins will be downloaded and installed on the PC automatically when
the connection is successfully made.
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NOTE: Do not enter any leading “0” characters in the address, for
example, “192.068.080.006” should be entered as “192.68.80.6”. If
the default trigger port 80 is changed into another one, take port 81
for example, the IP address should be entered as “192.68.80.6:81”.
• A version check starts to verify whether the remote monitoring software
was installed already, and also check if the version is the same as that
stored in that particular DVR. This process may take up to 30 seconds.
• When the software is completely downloaded and installed, the Login
Screen is now displayed.
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5.2.2.1 Login / Logout
Login using the same accounts setup in the DVR. The authority is also the
same as setup in the DVR.
One preset account “admin” and up to two other accounts can access a DVR
at the same time. Nevertheless, if the “admin” account is currently accessing
the unit’s OSD setup menu via front panel of the unit, then the “admin”
account at the remote monitoring site cannot change the settings at the same
time. The “admin” account of the DVR has priority.
The following steps demonstrate procedures to view video from remote unit:
• Start the remote monitoring software by entering the IP Address of the
DVR in the Address bar of the browser. Alternatively, click on the Favorite
entry for the unit (if the IP address of the unit has been set).
• Enter the Username and password. The login username and password
can be saved to ease future login. The default username and password is
admin / 1234.
• Click <OK> to login to the DVR. The process may take a few seconds.
• If the connection is made successfully, the main window will display live
video of the attached cameras.
If the IE browser is closed, the remote system is logout and disconnected
from the DVR at the same time.
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5.2.2.2 Software Upgrades
If a new version of the remote monitoring software is available on the DVR,
upgrade will be prompted while accessing the unit. Follow the steps to
upgrade the software.
• The message as the above figure will be prompted. Click <Yes> to accept
version upgrade.
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• Start the IE again and enter the IP address of the DVR in the Address bar
of the browser; or if the unit address is set as a Favorite site, click the
Favorites entry for the unit.
• When the software is completely downloaded and installed, the Login
Screen will be displayed.
5.3 Basic Operation
When a DVR is successfully connected, the main window of the remote
monitoring software will be displayed. Please refer to the Setup Guide for the
graphical illustration of functional items.
The functions on the remote monitoring software will be described in the
following sections.
5.3.1 View Live Video
View live video from the cameras attached to the DVR by clicking <Live>
button on the main window toolbar. Choose desired display mode –
full-screen, 2x2 windows, 3x3 windows, and 4x4 windows – after the live
images of the DVR are displayed on the main window. When a dome camera
is connected and viewed in single channel full-screen mode, the dome
camera control operation can be accessed. To choose desired display mode
and to operate dome camera control, refer to the following sections.
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5.3.1.1 Select Display Mode
Choose the number of windows to be displayed on the main window. Click
one of the display buttons in MODE section. Available selections are 4, 9 and
16 camera displays. To view certain window in full screen, either double-click
on the wanted window, or click on the corresponding CAMERA button.
5.3.1.2 Operate Cameras with Dome Control
The remote monitoring software allows users to control and configure a dome
camera remotely.
Click on any CAMERA button displayed with a dome icon to view the camera
in full screen. The Dome Control Panel will be displayed on the main window.
The items on the dome control panel are described as follows.
Set Preset (•)
Set Preset is used to set up preset positions. The remote monitoring software
allows its user to set up to 255 preset positions according to the allowance of
the supported dome cameras.
Use Direction buttons to move dome camera to an appropriate position, and
then click the button and choose wanted number from the pull-down list. The
preset position is named as the selected number.
Go Preset (•)
Go Preset is used to call the camera preset point, which was set up with the
set preset point function. Click and choose a number to call the preset point
for viewing.
Auto Focus (A.F.)
Click on it and the focus of the camera will be automatically adjusted to show
a clearer image.
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Dome ID (ID)
Click for changing the dome ID and protocol. Proper authority is required to
access this function.
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Focus +/−
Use these buttons to adjust the camera lens to focus on objects for a clear
view. Click on <Focus +> to focus near or <Focus −> to focus far.
Iris +/−
This item is used to open and close the iris to let more or less light into the
camera. Click on <Iris +> to open iris or <Iris −> to close iris.
Zoom +/−
Users are allowed to zoom-in or zoom-out using the adjusting buttons.
Zoom-in to enlarge a certain area and zoom-out to view more area.
Direction Button
This button is used to pan and/or tilt the dome camera. Click the arrows in the
directions to be viewed.
5.3.2 Instant Recording
The Instant Recording function allows users to record video quickly to the PC.
NOTE: The Audio function is set to OFF as the default setting.
5.3.2.1 Record Video Instantly
Follow the steps to start recording instantly:
• Click on the <Instant Recording> button.
• Select the destination folder to save the video.
• Click on the button again to stop recording.
NOTE: The instant recording video will be saved as *.drv file.
5.3.2.2 Playback Instant Recorded Video
Follow the steps to playback a video recorded by “Instant Recording”.
• Click <Play> on main window toolbar and click <Local Playback> tab.
• Click <Open> to choose a recorded file.
• Click <OK> to start playing the recorded video.
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5.3.3 Playback Video
The remote monitoring software allows users to view recorded video either
from the DVR, or from the hard disk drive of the PC
To access the Playback screen, click <Play> button on the main window
toolbar. There are three tabs in the Playback screen: <Remote Playback>,
<Local Playback>, and <Verify> tabs. <Remote Playback> allows users to
play back from the DVR. <Local Playback> enables users to playback a
recorded video file stored on the hard disk drive of the PC. <Verify> is
provided for users to authenticate if the exported video is altered.
The DVR continues recording while playing back recorded video on the PC,
either remote playback or local playback.
5.3.3.1 Playback Remote Video
To view remote video, click <Play> on the main window toolbar, and then
<Remote Playback> tab. The <Remote Playback> screen will be displayed.
The <From> and <To> in the <Available Record Video> display the date and
time from which recorded video is available for playback.
To playback remote video segments, follow these steps:
• Choose <Playback> in <Select> field for playback recorded video.
• In <Start> field, users can change the date and time either by typing
desired numbers directly or using the arrow buttons.
To type directly:
Click on day, month and year of date field respectively, and type the
desired numbers directly. Follow above steps to adjust the hour, minute
and second of time field.
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To use the arrow buttons:
Click on the arrow button next to the date field to display the calendar; then
click the left and right arrow at the top of the calendar to change the date.
Use up and down arrow next to the time field to change to the wanted time.
• The other way to select date and time is by moving the blue sliding bar.
• Click <OK> to start the playback, or click <Close> to abort.
• The other option <Download (.DRV)> in <Select> field enables users to
download the video segment of selected date and time to the PC. The
selection of time duration is the same as described above. Files
downloaded will be in *.drv format.
5.3.3.2 Playback Local *.drv Files
The <Local Playback> tab allows users to playback *.drv video files stored in
the PC's hard drive.
Follow below steps to playback a downloaded *.drv file with the remote
monitoring software.
• Click <Open> and the file selection screen is displayed.
• Select the *.drv video file for playback and click <OK>.
• Click <OK> in the <Local Playback> Screen to start the playback, or click
<Cancel> to abort.
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• View the video playback using the Playback controls.
• To end the playback, click <Live> to return to live video.
5.3.3.3 Playback Controls
When the local or remote video is being played, the remote monitoring
software is in Playback Mode. The playback controls toolbar will emerge on
the main window toolbar. The Playback controls and indicators are described
as below.
Icon Name Description
Fast Backward /
◄◄
Step Backward
► / ▌▌Play / Pause
1. Click to play the recorded video in backward
direction. Click repeatedly to select the
backward playback speed: 1×, 2×, 4×, 8×, 16×,
or 32×.
2. When playback is paused, click repeatedly to
move backward step-by-step.
1. While playing, click to pause the playback.
2. When paused, click to resume the playback.
►►
Fast Forward /
Step Forward
1. Click to play the recorded video in forward
direction. Click repeatedly to select the
forward playback speed: 1×, 2×, 4×, 8×, 16×,
or 32×.
2. When playback is paused, click repeatedly to
move forward step-by-step.
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5.3.4 Verify Digital Signature
The digital signature aims to authenticate a video file exported from the unit.
Follow the description to verify the digital signature.
• Click <Play> on the main window toolbar.
• Click <Verify> tab to display the Verify window.
• Click <Browse> to select the *.gpg, *.avi, *.sig files respectively, which
belong to the exported video to be authenticated.
• Click <Verify> to start verifying digital signature.
• The result of verify shows in the <Status Log> field. It returns a GOOD or
BAD signature result. A GOOD signature indicates the exported clip has
not been altered.
5.3.5 Search from Event List
Click SEARCH, the Event List appears. The List contains information about
the alarm events that the unit recorded and saved. Up to 1024 events can be
listed in the Event List.
The Event List displays each event by its number, the date and time of the
event, the type of the event (including Alarm In, Motion Detection, Video Loss,
and Over Speed), and the camera channel where the event occurred.
To view an event video, follow these steps:
• Click SEARCH button positioned in the main window toolbar. The Event
List appears.
• Scroll through the Event List and highlight the interested events.
• Double-click on the desired event to view the event video.
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5.3.6 Take a Snapshot
Snapshot is a simple screen capture tool. When users click on the
SNAPSHOT button, it will capture the screenshot of the window that is
currently showing on the screen. Each click captures one screenshot to be
saved as a JPEG file on the desktop. The snapshot file will be named as
“Snapshot-*”.
5.3.7 Health Status
This function verifies the HDD status of the DVR. The information items in the
status chart are described as below.
Device Name
This item shows the model name of the HDD.
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Int./Ext.
This item indicates whether the HDD is an internal or external device.
Total Size
This item indicates the total size of the HDD.
State
This item indicates whether the HDD is active or non-active.
Temperature
This item indicates the current temperature of the HDD in Celsius degree.
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5.3.8 Remote Monitoring Software Troubleshooting
What happened if the server requests to upgrade the software every time the
DVR is connected? If the following screen displays repeatedly, please follow
the steps to delete the temporary internet files.
• Select <Tools> from the main menu of the web browser, then <Internet
Options>, and then click the <General> tab.
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• Click the <Delete Files> button in the <Temporary Internet Files> field; the
<Delete Files> screen displays as below.
• Check the <Delete all offline content> box and click <OK>.
• Now, enter the IP address of the DVR to make the connection again.
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Appendix A: Recommended HDDs
Refer to the following list for some recommended HDDs to be used in the DVR.
Brand Model Name Model Number Size
Pipeline HD.2 ST3500312CS 500G
Barracuda ES.2 ST3500320NS 500G
Barracuda 7200.11 ST3500320AS 500G
Barracuda 7200.12 ST3500418AS 500G
Seagate
HITACHI
Maxtor
Barracuda 7200.11 ST3750330AS 750G
Barracuda 7200.12 ST3750528AS 750G
Barracuda 7200.11 ST31000340AS 1000G
Barracuda 7200.12 ST31000528AS 1000G
Barracuda 7200.11 ST31500341AS 1500G
DeskStar HDP725032GLA360 320G
DeskStar HDP725050GLA360 500G
CinemaStar HCP725050GLA380 500G
CinemaStar HCS721010KLA330 1000G
DiamondMax 22 STM3500320AS 500G
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Appendix B: Remote Controller
The operational function keys on the remote control are listed as below figure:
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The keys of the remote control function as the keys of the front panel of the DVR. The only
difference between the remote control and the front panel keys is the “DVR SEL” key. The
DVR Selection key is used to switch control between each DVR.
The remote control can be used to control up to 16 DVRs. To setup the remote control, the
first thing is to assign a unique DVR Unit ID to each DVR.
Use the front panel of the DVR, and follow this path to change the DVR Unit ID, <Main
Menu> Æ <System Setup> Æ <RS485 Setup> Æ <Unit ID>. Change the DVR Unit ID to
any number between 224 and 239, and exit the menu.
The ID Table is listed below for reference.
DVR Unit ID 224 225 226 227 228 229 230 231
Remote Control # 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
DVR Unit ID 232 233 234 235 236 237 238 239
Remote Control # 9 101112131415 16
After the DVR Unit ID is changed, setup the “DVR SEL” of the remote control. Press “DVR
SEL”, and then press the Remote Control # immediately to select the DVR. For example,
assuming the DVR Unit ID is set to 225, press “DVR SEL” and then press “2” immediately.
Now, the remote control will only be able to control the specified DVR. Press “DVR SEL”,
and then press the Remote control # to switch between DVRs.
To exit the single DVR Control mode, press “DVR SEL”, and then press “ESC” to do so.
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Appendix C: Setup a DVR behind a Router
This appendix describes how to set up a router if the DVR connects to the internet via a
router.
To properly operate a web server, e.g. a DVR, users have to set up both the IP and port of
the DVR, which are essential for data and command transmission. The port setting is
adjustable in OSD setup menu of the DVR and only one port is needed to do remote
operation. Typically and by the default, the DVR operates on port 80, which is well known
as the http port. Please make sure that port 80 is not blocked by the ISP. Otherwise, a
different available port shall be reset and the setting of the DVR shall be changed.
In case a router or sometimes a DSL modem is in place, the real IP is now assigned to the
router instead of the DVR. The DVR is located behind the wall (router) and operates on
virtual IP. In most cases, virtual IP starts with 192.168.x.x. The router has two IP: one is real
IP (WAN IP); the other is virtual IP (LAN IP). The virtual IP would be 192.168.x.1. When the
remote users want to operate the DVR, they will have to send command to the real IP, i.e.
the router. Then the router has to map (forward) the command to the DVR. Thus, it is
required to set up the router for port mapping (forwarding) before images from the DVR can
be remotely viewed on a PC.
See the router manufacturer's websites for more instructions on port mapping.
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Following is an example of how the router should be set.
Router
(D-Link DI-724P+)
WAN IP: 218.160.54.13
LAN IP: 192.168.0.1
PC
IP: 192.168.0.100
DVR 1
IP: 192.168.0.167
Trigger port: 80
IP: 192.168.0.200
Trigger port: 81
DVR 2
• To change the setting of the router, a PC with web browser is required.
• Connect to D-Link DI-724P+ from PC via IE. The setup screen will be shown after
entering the correct username and password.
• Click the <Advanced> tab and follow the steps to set up web port forward to DVR 1.
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A. Select <Enabled> to set up the service.
B. Enter the name of the setting in the Name field: DVR 1.
C. Enter Private IP: 167
D. Choose <TCP> as the Protocol Type.
E. Enter Private Port: 80.
F. Enter Public Port: 80.
G. Click <Always> for the Schedule setting.
H. Click <Apply>.
• Click <Continue> to go on when the following screen displays.
• Follow the steps to set up web port forward to DVR 2.
A. Click <Enabled> to set up the service.
B. Enter the name of the setting in the Name field: DVR 2.
C. Enter Private IP: 200
D. Choose <TCP> as the Protocol Type.
E. Enter Private Port: 81.
F. Enter Public Port: 81.
G. Click <Always> for the Schedule setting.
H. Click <Apply>.
• Now DVR 1 can be connected via http://218.160.54.13:80 and DVR 2 can be connected
via http://218.160.54.13:81.
• If there are more than one DVR behind the router, repeat the steps for port mapping
setting.
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