Sentry SE series User Manual

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Table of Contents
General
Safety Precautions 4 About This Manual 5 Front Panel Layout 7 Rear Panel Layout 8 Main Screen Layout 9 Mouse Control 10 Operation using Front Panel Buttons/IR Remote Control 11
Settings and Configurations
1-Camera Settings 12 2-Record Settings 13 3-Alarm Detection Settings 14 4-Motion Detection Settings 15 5-Screen Settings 16 6-Audio Settings 17 7-Security Protection Settings 17 8-Time Setup 18 9-Dwell Time Setup 18 10-Network Settings 19 11-DNS/DDNS Setup 20 12-RS-485 Setup 24 13-PTZ Camera Setup 25 14-Video Search and Playback 26 15-Video Backup 28 16-Remote Client Software 30
Specifications 36
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Safety Precautions
The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol within an equilateral
triangle, is intended to alert the user that insulated dangerous Voltage
is contained within the product’s enclosure. This may be of sufficient
magnitude to constitute risk of electrical shock to persons opening the
enclosure.
The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert
the user to the presence of important operation and maintenance
(servicing) instructions in the literature accompanying the appliance.
WARNING: TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD, DO NOT
EXPOSE UNITS TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.
CAUTION
RISK OF ELECTRICAL
SHOCK. DO NOT OPEN !
CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRICAL SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK), NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS RE FER SERVICING TO QUALIFIE D SERVICE P ERSONNEL.
Warranty
and Service
Attention: installation should be performed by qualified service
Personnel only, in accordance with the National Electrical Code or
applicable local codes.
Power Disconnect. Units with or without ON-OFF switches have
power supplied to the unit whenever the power cord is inserted into
the power source; however, the unit is operational only when the
ON-OFF switch is the ON position. The power cord is the main power
disconnect for all unites.
There are no serviceable parts for this unit, call for your agent for
details.
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About this Manual
Before installing this embedded DVR, be sure to thoroughly review and follow the instructions in this User Manual. Pay
particular attention to the parts that are marked NOTICE.
Also, when connecting with external devices, first turn the power OFF and follow the instruction manual for appropriate
installation.
Before Installing the DVR
1. This document is intended for both the administrator and users of the SE DVR.
2. This manual contains information for configuring, managing and using the SE DVR.
3. To prevent fire or electrical shock, do not expose the product to heat or moisture
4. Be sure to read this manual before using the SE DVR.
5. For questions and technical assistance of this product, contact your local dealer.
It is strongly recommended on installation of the DVR unit, that::
1. Check that electrical power is stable and meets our power requirements at the DVR installation site. Unstable
electricity can cause malfunction of the unit or even critically damage the unit.
2. Several chips on the main board of the DVR unit and hard disk drive inside the unit generate heat which must
be properly exhausted. Do not block the exhaust port (fan) on the left side of the unit and do not block the fresh
air in-take on the right side of the unit..
3. Locate the DVR in a well-ventilated place and do not put any heat-generating objects on the unit. If it is installed
in a 19 inch mounting rack together with other devices, please check that the built-in ventilation fan of the rack is
running properly.
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FCC Statement:
WARNING
This device complies with Part 15 FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device
may not cause harmful interference. (2) This device must accept any interference received including interference
that may cause undesired operation."
* Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Statement
WARNING
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 generates, 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 to 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:
- Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
- Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
- Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from
that to which the receiver is connected.
- Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
* You are cautioned that changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance
could void your authority to operate the equipment.
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FRONT PANEL
USB 2.0 Port
for
Backup Drive
Full Screen
Quad Screen
Display
Channel 1
Channel 3
Full Screen
Channel 2
Full Screen
Key L o ck Function
Channel 4
Full Screen
Auto Sequence
Mode
Audio On/Off
File Backup
Search/Select Recordings by Time
Setup Menu
Decrease Changeable Menu Items
Menu
Playback
Exit
Increase Changeable Menu Item
Record
Enter/ Accept Changes
Move Down Menu/ Pause Playback
Reverse Playback/ Change Rewind Speed
Move Up Menu/ Stop Playback
Choose Playback/ Change Playback Speed
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REAR PANEL
Up to 16 BNC Camera Input Connectors
RS-232 (Serial) Connector
Ala rm In/ Ala rm Out/ RS-485 Connections
12V DC/5A Power In Jac
Power On/Off Switch
VGA Out Port
Composite Monitor/TV BNC Con nector
RJ-45 LAN/Internet Connec tor
Audio In Jack
Audio Out Jack
PS2 Mouse Connector
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Main Screen Layout
Recording icon
Overwrite
Motion
Alarm
Event (Motion / Alarm)
Video loss
Keypad lock *111111 is the default password
Live screen
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Mouse Control
○2
○1
○3
1
Screen display
3
Menu display
1
To Select
1. With the mouse pointer on the desired camera in a
multi-camera screen, double-click the left mouse button
to full screen that particular camera
2. Double-click the left button on a full screen camera to
return to multi-camera screen
1. Single-click the right button to go to the menu OSD
2. Right-click in Menu to go to last OSD page displayed
(OSD = On Screen Display)
1. Left-click on a specific menu item
2. Left-click on the value of item
3. Left-click on Exit to quit and save menu
4. Drag mouse from upper right corner to lower left corner
of a specific area on each camera to set the motion
detect area.
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Operation With Front Panel Buttons:
MENU BUTTON : Press the MENU button to enter menu setup or to exit ESC BUTTON : Press the ESC button to exit menu
ENTER BUTTON : Press the Enter button to confirm set or change a value DIRECTION BUTTON : Select MENU items by using the Up and Down buttons + BUTTON : Use this button to increase item values
- BUTTON : Use this button to decrease item values in menus BACKUP : Use this button to enter backup mode in menus
Operation with Remote Controller: (Optional)
The keys on the remote controller have the same functions as those on the DVR front.
Channel (camera) select
PIP : Toggles Audio On/Off UP / STOP : Move UP button in menus / Playback stop button REW : Reverse playback button DOWN / PAUSE : Move DOWN button in menus / Playback pause FF : Fast Forward playback button ENTER : Enter button to confirm set or change a value
MENU BUTTON : Press this button to display the setup menu BKUP : File backup button ESC : Exit menu T-SRH : Search recordings by time PLAY : Playback selected videos REC BUTTON : Press this button to start recording video + BUTTON : Use this button to increase item values in menus
- BUTTON : Use this button to decrease item values in menus
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1-Camera Settings
Select Camera Set from the Main Menu. Select the appropriate Channel (camera) and adjust the properties to provide
the best video picture.
Main MENU – Camera Set – Title
The camera title setup function allows up to 5 characters to be entered to identify each video channel.
Enter the desired camera title and then select Enter to confirm the camera title.
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2-Record Settings
Main Menu – Record Set Record Set – *Schedule Record Frame rate
Record Set – *Motion Record Frame rate Record Set – *Alarm Record Frame rate
*Each channel has its own frame rate adjustment for each recording mode.
Record Set – Record Quality: Choose from High / Normal / Low Record Set – Event Rec Duration: Choose from 5 / 10 / 15 / 20 / 25 / 30 secs Record Set – Auto Record: After 1 ~ 8 minutes (select) of no recording, auto recording will start. Record Set - Data Retention Set: 1 ~ 15 days (select)
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Record Set – Schedule Record
Within a 24 hour period, the user can adjust each channel’s frame rate by record mode such as schedule, motion
detection, and alarm record. Press the button to select different record modes or click the left mouse button.
3-Alarm Detection Settings
Alarm Duration – Select off, # of seconds or continuous. Alarm POP UP Setup – Set to off, # of seconds or continuous. When an alarm is triggered, the alarm symbols is
displayed on the corresponding video channel and goes full screen or to quad screen if more than two alarms are
triggered at the same time.
Alarm Detection – Each Alarm input can be defined as NO (Normally Open) or NC (Normally Closed). Main Menu –
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4-Motion Detection Settings
Channel – Select Channel (Camera) Sensitivity – Select motion detection sensitivity – off, 1, 2 or 3 Motion Duration – Select length of time for motion duration to record/alarm – off, # seconds or continuous Motion area selection
To set using the mouse: Select the start point (upper right corner) and drag to end point (lower left corner) of desired
motion detection area. One-click of the left mouse button will cancel the detection area
Using the front panel: Use the direction buttons to select the desired motion detection area. Pressing the ENTER button
will cancel the detection area.
Start
End
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5-Screen Settings
Border – Toggles the white border between camera displays on and off (see picture).
Video Adjustment – Adjust the video display screen position movement
Using the arrow keys on the front of DVR, adjust the overall screen image (up, down or sideways) as required.
VGA Frequency and VGA
Choose between either 60 or 75Hz VGA frequency and VGA screen resolution of 640x480 or higher. After adjustments
have been made, press ENTER to save changes or press ESC to cancel. If the user does not make any changes, the
settings will revert back to the previous settings after 15 seconds. *Note: The DVR will need to be rebooted if
1280x1024 resolution is selected.
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6-Audio Settings
Audio Record – turn on or off as required with left mouse click or Enter button Mute – must be off to record or playback audio Input Volume – adjust slide switch with mouse or Enter button to adjust volume of audio being recorded Output Volume – adjust slide switch with mouse or Enter button to adjust volume of audio being played back
7-Security Protection Settings (Main Menu – System Setup – Security Protection)
The default password is 111111. To change the password:
1 - Select “Security Protection” from the “System Setup” menu and then select “Password Change”
2 - Enter the current password followed by “Enter”
3 - Enter the new password followed by “Enter”
4 - Confirm (re-enter) the new password followed by “Enter”
Menu Protection - Set to “On” to only allow menus to be accessible by first entering the system password.
This is an excellent way to prevent unauthorized people from changing or deleting recordings
Auto Key Lock - Set to “Off” or for a length of time from 1 to 60 seconds. When a time is set, the system is locked to all
commands and choices within the time set, after selection or booting and can only be unlocked by entering the
password using the keys on the front of the system. It is advisable to leave this command set to “Off” until the user is
very familiar with the system controls.
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8-Time Setup (Main Menu – System Setup – Time Setup)
Time Zone – Select time zone by left clicking on the displayed time zone until the correct one is displayed. Time Setup – Select Year/Month/Day and Hour/Min/Sec. by left-clicking with the mouse on each number displayed and
then clicking the up/down arrows that appear under each digit, until the correct digits are selected.
Daylight Saving Time – Select Yes or No Sync. From NTP Server – Select “Yes” if time is to be synchronization with an NTP server. A Network connection is
required to use NTP server. NTP server does not work under network DHCP mode.
NTP Server IP – Enter NTP server’s IP Address
9-Dwell Time Setup (Main Menu – System Set – Dwell T i me Setup)
Dwell time is the number of seconds each camera image remains on
the screen before switching to the next when the DVR is in single
camera mode and Dwell Time is enabled.
Enable – set to Yes or No Dwell Time Setting – Set to a number of seconds
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10-Network Settings (Main Menu – System Setup – Network Settings)
Enable: Set to “Yes” to enable LAN or Internet access
Local IP: click to select
IP Type: Static (IP is manually assigned)
Select Static if you have a Static IP Address
Enter values for IP Address, Gateway and Net Mask as supplied by
your Internet Service Provider (ISP)
IP Type: DHCP (IP is assigned by DHCP)
IP Address, Gateway and Net Mask will be auto-detected
IP Type: PPPOE (When SE is connected directly to the DSL modem)
PPPOE ID and PPPOE Password: Enter values provided by ISP
*Note: When using PPPOE, input PPPoE ID (account) and password and then save & exit menu. Re-enter Network
Settings again, and if the IP address appears, then all firewall and authority management is correct.
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11-DNS/DDNS Setup (Main Menu – System Setup – Network Settings – DNS/DDNS Setup)
Using the DynDNS service (www.dyndns.com
IP address. Start by creating an account with DynDNS by visiting www.dyndns.com
host name as described below:
1) Click Create Account
), the SE Series DVR can be connected over the internet using a dynamic
and obtaining a free account and
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2) Fill in all the personal information, password and email information. Go to your email
account to receive your new account info. Return to the DynDNS website; click Account and login.
Logged In page
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3) Type your supplied Username and Password
4) Click the “My Services” icon
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5) Click “Add Host Service”
6) Select “Add Dynamic DNS Host”
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7) Enter a hostname of your choice and click “Add Host”.
df6020 Add Host
For Example: We’ve created df6020 as a new host name. After a new host name is added, the DynDNS page will show
a confirming message page (see below).
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8) When the Host Name, username and password have been setup on the DDNS server, enter this information into the
DNS/DDNS Setup screen:
Enable: YES
DNS Server: [Obtain from your ISP]
DDNS Server: DynDNS.
HOST Name: Insert host name
User Name: Insert DynDNS username
Password: Insert DynDNS password
From a PC connected top the Internet, open a browser and enter the hostname (for example: http://df6020.dyndns.org
to access the DVR remotely.
12-RS-485 Setup (Main Menu – System Setup – RS-485)
This screen sets the RS-485 parameters used to control Pan, Tilt and Zoom (PTZ) cameras. From this screen, you can
set the baud rat, number of data bits, odd or even parity and the stop bit according to the information provided with your
PTZ camera.
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13-PTZ Camera Setup (Main Menu – System Setup – Pan/Tilt Device)
From the Pan/Tilt Device setup screen, the channel, ID and Model of PTZ can be setup. PTZ cameras can be controlled
using a combination of the front buttons and the mouse:
- Press ESC to enter PTZ mode
- Press the AUTO button and then left-click the mouse to control PTZ movement
- Press the quad button + numbers 1 ~ 4 to set presets
- Press the AUTO button + 1 ~ 4 to call presets
- Press AUTO to start the preset tour
- Press AUTO again to cancel
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14-Video Search and Playback
From the Main Menu, select Search. The Search function is used to search, find and play recordings by Time or Event.
Select Time List, Event List or Time Search and follow the corresponding instructions below.
Time List: Selecting Time List displays a list of continuous or
scheduled recordings separated in one hour segments. Select a
recording using the mouse or arrow keys and click/press enter to
playback the corresponding recording.
Event List: Selecting Event List displays a list of recordings by both
time segment and type of event – Motion, Alarm or Manual. Select a
recording using the mouse or arrow keys and click/press enter to
playback the corresponding recording.
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Time Search: Selecting Time Search allows the Start and End times of a recording to be defined by date and time, and
the resulting recordings played back. Follow the instructions below to perform a Time Search:
Press ENTER/Click to select date and time. Use the left and right buttons to select an item, press the ENTER button
and use the + / - buttons to change the corresponding value.
After the required date and time have been entered, move the selection to the Search button (bottom left of the screen)
and then press ENTER/Click to start playback.
Forward play speed can be increased: x 2 / x 3 / x 4 using the right arrow button
Reverse play speed can be increased: x 8 / x 16 / x 32 using the left arrow button
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15-Video Backup
Video can be backed up to a USB thumb drive or via the Internet/LAN using the supplied client software. The
instructions below describe the process of backing video up to a USB thumb drive. In general, from any of the playback
options, pressing the backup button on the front of the DVR will initiate the backup process.
Backup From Live Display
1) Press the backup button on the front of the DVR.
Total hard disk data time range
Select start and end time of backup
2) After selecting the backup time range, select
Apply and press the Enter button to calculate the
file size. When the file size appears, press the
backup button again.
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3) After the “Reading USB Disk” message disappears, the backup information will be displayed on screen and the user
now can press the Backup button to start the file backup process. When the backup is complete, press the menu button
to exit the USB backup screen and return to live video mode.
Backup From Playback Screen
1) Press the play button to start playback. The playback beginning time will be the last full hour recorded.
Press the + and – buttons to toggle the Start and End backup times.
2) Press the backup button
3) After the “Reading USB Disk” message disappears, the backup information will be displayed on screen and the user
now can press the Backup button to start the file backup process. When the backup is complete, press the menu button
to exit the USB backup screen and return to live video mode.
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16-Remote Client Software
The Net Viewer (Client) Software can be used to connect to the SE DVR remotely. It is a powerful tool and easy-to-use
tool that can be used to modify setup and configuration settings, view live vide and playback and download video
recordings.
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Viewer function:
1. Backup file player
2. Network viewer
3. Connection
DVR control via Viewer:
4. DVR screen display: Quad, Camera 1 ~ 4 full screen / Key lock / Channel auto sequence.
5. DVR function: MENU / ESC / Play / REC / T-SRH / - values change / + values change
6. DVR direction button: Up (Item select, Play Stop) / Down (Item select, Play Pause)
Left (Item select, Play Reverse) / Right (Item select, Play Forward)
SEL (ENTER): Item confirm/select, values change)
7. DVR menu display
8. Audio volume (PC site)
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Viewer configuration:
Right-click with the mouse to bring up the main NetViewer menu (shown above)
Player-- Switch to backup file play mode Net View-- Switch to DVR network viewer Disconnect-- Network log out and connect canceled DVR Control-- DVR function control Audio-- Audio volume adjust (PC site) Local Recording-- Viewing image record Always On Top-- Player or viewer always on top even if other data folders are open Full Screen-- Viewer change to full screen Maximize-- Full screen display Aspect Ratio-- Resolution 640 x 448 / 640 x 544 adjust Options-- Viewer function setup
-- Always on Top: Player or viewer always on top even if other data folders are open
-- Auto Reconnection: Reconnection if accidental network disconnect occurs.
-- Path for local recording: Please select a path of your PC.
About Viewer-- Viewer version Exit-- Close viewer
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File Player (Remote):
Click here to open the desired video file
Player buttons
Open \ Fast Backward \ Play Reverse \ Previous Frame \ Pause \ Next Frame \ Play
\Fast Forward \ Still Capture
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Player Configuration:
Right-click with the mouse to bring up the main NetViewer menu (shown above)
Player--Switch to backup file play mode Netviewer-- Switch to DVR network viewer Open File-- Open the backup file which saved in any path Export-- Backup file to AVI file format (Video + Audio). See AVI page below Close-- Player Button control disable Show time-- Show the backup beginning time Always on Top-- Player always on top even if other data folders opened Playback-- Play back mode and speed select. Same as Player button Audio-- Audio volume adjust (PC site) Full screen-- Player screen to full size Maximize-- Player to full screen Aspect Ratio-- Player resolution adjust Options-- See Next page About viewer-- Version of viewer Exit-- Player and viewer exit
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Options
Always on top: Player always on top even other data folders opened
Show time: Show the PC time when user started recording backup file
On Screen display date/time (Show time) format: Please select the date format desired:
%Y/%m/%d %H:%M:%S: 2007/06/15 15:32:29
%y/%m/%d %H:%M:%S: 07/06/15 15:32:29
%Y/%m/%d %p %I:%M:%S: 2007/06/15 PM 03:32:29
%y/%m/%d %p %I:%M:%S: 07/06/15 PM 03:32:29
%b %d %H:%M:%S %Y: JUN 15 15:32:29 2007
%b %d %p %I:%M:%S %Y: JUN 15 PM 03:32:29 2007
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VVF file export to AVI
Click audio on if the image includes audio.
File preview
Users please wait until file export completed.
Browse the file source
Browse a path for file output
Select a compression codec
Percentage of the export AVI progress
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Specifications
Model
Input 4, 8 or 16 CH Inputs 1.0Vp-p, 75ohm unbalanced (BNC Type)
Output VGA and composite (BNC type)
Horizontal Resolution 640x480 (NTSC)
S/N Ratio Better than 40dB
Color 6.7 Million
Monitoring Method
Sequence Display Available
Screen Quality Quad Screen: 320(H) x 240(V) Active Pixels(NTSC);
Display Rate Real-Time (30fps/channel)
Recording/ Play Function
Recording (Max) NTSC 4/8 - Max 60 fps(NTSC); 16 - Max 120 fps(NTSC)
Recording Resolution 4/8 - 720x240(NTSC); 16 - 720x240, 320x240(NTSC)
Recording Quality High, Normal, Low
Compressed Picture Storage: MJPEG. Network / Internet: MPEG4
Recording Control Auto / manual / schedule / motion / alarm
4, 8 or 16 CH DVR
Full: 640(H)x 480(V) Active Pixels(NTSC);
Playback Mode Time list / event list / Date & Time search
Other Function
Operation Mode Record / Play / Network
Motion Detect 16 x16 grids per camera for every channel
Alarm Alarm in x 4 / Relay out x 1
Back-Up USB 1.1/2.0 memory and network remote backup
Storage HDD x2 (max:1TB)
Audio Input RCA x 1
Audio Output RCA x 1
HDD Record Mode Full stop / overwrite
Remote Backup Through client application
PTZ Control PELCO-D, PELCO-P, MERIT LI-LIN
Key Lock Yes
Dwell Time Programmable with adjustable dwell time. 0 ~ 999 seconds
Real Time clock (RTC) Support NTP (Network Time Protocol)
Remote Control Support PHILIPS RC5, NEC
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Network Function
Ethernet 10 /100 Base-T
Network Connection TCP/IP, PPPoE, DHCP, DDNS
Client Application Display/playback/DVR control
Power Supply DC 12V / 5A
Weight N.W./G.W. 3.06kg/3.68kg
Dimension 426(W) x 328.5(D) x 65(H) mm
Operating Temperature
Operating Humidity Less than 90%
41 ºF~104 ºF (5 ºC~+40 ºC)
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