Seorim Technology AKR-100 User Manual

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Miniature DVR

AKR-100

User’s Manual

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GENERAL SAFETY AND PRECAUTIONS

This AKR-100 is manufactured to satisfy international safety standards. Review the following safety
precautions to avoid injury and prevent damage to the AK-30 or any products connected to it.

1. Use a proper power source. Do not operate this product from a power source that applies more than
the specified voltage (DC12V).

2. Never insert anything metallic into the AKR-100 - this can cause electric shock.

3. Do not operate in wet & dusty conditions. Keep product surfaces clean and dry. Avoid placing the AK-

30 in areas like a damp basement or a dusty hallway.

4. Do not expose this product to rain or use near water. If the product gets wet, unplug it and contact an
authorized dealer immediately.

5. To clean the outside case of the AKR-100, use a lightly dampened cloth (no solvents).

6. Do not operate with suspected failures. If there are any unusual sounds or smells coming from the

AKR-100, unplug it immediately and contact an authorized dealer or service center.

7. Do not attempt to remove the top cover.
Warning: Removing the AKR-100’s cover can cause severe electrical shock.

8. Handle AKR-100 carefully to avoid damaging the product. If you accidentally drop your AKR-100 on
any hard surface, it may cause a malfunction. If the AKR-100 doesn’t work properly due to physical
damage, contact an authorized dealer for repair or exchange.

9. Use standard lithium cell battery. (NOTE: Manufacturer has preinstalled battery.)
The standard lithium cell 3V battery located on the mother board should be replaced if the time clock
does not hold its time after the power is turned off.

Warning:
Unplug the AKR-100 before replacing battery or you may be subjected to severe electrical shock.
Properly dispose of old batteries.

Caution:
Risk of explosion if battery is replaced by an incorrect type. Do not discard lithium batteries into the
trash can or into fire. Dispose in accordance with local waste regulations.

Information to user

The user’s manual or instruction manual for an intentional or unintentional radiator shall caution the user
that changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void
the user’s authority to operate the equipment.

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

Chapter 1: Packing Contents

CONTENTS IN THE PACKAGE 05

Chapter 2: Getting To Know Your AKR-100

AKR-100 06

Chapter 3: Remote control

REMOTE CONTROL PANEL 08

Chapter 4: Getting Started

OVERVIEW OF SET UP PROCEDURES 09

Chapter 5: Hardware Installation

SD MEMORY INSTALLATION 10

CONNECTING AKR-100 TO YOUR TV SET OR MONITOR 10

ALARM INSTALLATION 11

Chapter 6: AKR-100 Menu

1. ACCESS TO OSD MENU 13

2. MAIN MENU 13

3. RECORD MODE 14

4. VIDEO QUALITY 15

5. EVENT MODE 16

6. SEARCH 18

7. SUB MENU 19

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7.1 PASSWORD CHANGE

7.2 TIME SET

7.3 BRIGHTNESS

7.4 AUDIO

7.5 VIDEO

7.6 MEMORY SYNC

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8. DEFAULT 23

Appendix:

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS 24

RECORDING TIME TABLE RECORDING 25

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Chapter 1: Packing Contents

▶ Contents in the package

AKR-100 Main Unit Remote Control AV-IN / AV-OUT Connector

Terminal Block 12V Power Supply Installation CD

Quick Guide SD Card (Option) USB SD Reader (Option)

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Chapter 2: Getting To Know Your AKR-100

▶ AKR-100

This chapter briefly describes the functions of each button on AKR-100. The buttons are used to operate
the basic functions of AKR-100, such as recording, playback, fast-forward, reverse play and etc. For more
details on the set-up and operation of AKR-100, refer to Chapter 6, AKR-100 MENU.

1 Sensor-in / Alarm-out

The sensor terminal block is used to connect a sensor such as PIR to the AKR-100. If you add motion
sensor devices to your AKR-100, the video recording can be triggered by event.
The alarm output terminal is used to install a single alarm device.

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③

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⑥

⑦

⑧

⑨ ⑩

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2 SD Memory Slot

Insert SD Card into the slot for storing data.

3 Recording LED

This light indicates while AKR-100 is on recording mode.

4 Status LED

This light blinks when events occur or there is any error..

5 Power LED

This light indicates the AKR-100is powered up.

6 Remote control Receiver

When controlling AKR-100 by remote control, be sure to point at the receiver.

7 Reset

Press the reset button if you want to return setting values to the default.

8 AV-IN

Connect AV-IN connector

9 AV-OUT

Connect AV-OUT connector

10 Power

Connect 12V power supply in the package.

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Chapter 3: Remote control

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REC: The button to start recording or stop recording

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MENU: The button to enter ‘MENU’ mode.

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UP/ DOWN: The buttons to choose a menu field and change a value.

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FF: The button to play recorded video forward.
REW: The button to play recorded video backward.

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REW: The button to play recorded video backward.

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FF: The button to play recorded video forward.

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PLAY: The button to start video playback.

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STOP: The button to stop playback.

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PAUSE: The button to pause video playback..

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MUTE: The button to pause audio.

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ENT: The button to choose or change a menu option or values in a menu field.

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SEARCH: The button to find recorded files in SD Memory.

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MODE: The button to switch between playback and recording mode.

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Chapter 4: Getting Started

OVERVIEW ON SET-UP PROCEDURES

Below is an overview of the installation steps required get your AK-30 unit working.
Each step is explained in detail in Chapter 5 - Hardware Installation.

(1) Insert a SD MEMORY.
(2) Connect AKR-100 to a TV set or monitor.
(3) Connect camera to AKR-100.
(4) Connect optional accessories (sensors or alarm).
(6) Connect the power.
(7) Turn the power on.
(8) Start TV Monitoring and recording.

General Operating Advice:

● Make sure that a SD Memory is inserted and one camera is properly connected.
(See Chapter 5 -Hardware Installation)

● The SD Memory Format setting must be set (Refer to Chapter 5 – SD Memory Installation for more

information.) Otherwise, AKR-100 may not recognize the SD Memory.

● The firmware used in AKR-100 is compatible with your computer’s operating system (i.e. Windows).

Therefore, you can take the SD memory card from this AKR-100 and install it in your computer to view
recorded video. (Refer to the PC Viewer manual.)

● AKR-100 offers you the flexibility to choose a recording frame rate (maximum rate: 30 frames per second).

A faster frame rate provides more natural video images in recorded video files. However, it requires more SD
Memory storage. You may reduce the frame rate (minimum rate: 1 frame per second) to fit longer recording
sessions in consideration of your SD card capacity.

● If a camera is normally connected to AKR-100, it enters the default operational state: VIEW mode. In this

mode, AKR-100 does not record nor play the recorded stream. It just shows the current images from camera
connected to AKR-100.

● The default values of AKR-100 for recording are set up at 30 frames per second with normal video quality.

If you use 1GB SD Memory, AKR-100 can record approximately for 2 hours in a row.

● There is an exception to entering the VIEW mode at start up. If the power is abnormally turned off while

AKR-100 is performing emergency recording (i.e. a power failure), it will enter recording mode automatically
when you reboot AKR-100.

Refer to Chapter 5 - Hardware Installation for more information on installation procedures.

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Chapter 5: Hardware Installation

SD MEMORY INSTALLATION

① Format SD Memory

Insert SD memory into SD card slot on your PC and format it
in FAT32.
※ In case there is no card slot on your PC, use additional

memory reader device.

② Insert SD Memory into SD slot

on AKR-100

After formatting, take SD Memory from your PC and insert it
into SD slot on AKR-100.

③ Backup recorded files in SD Memory

When SD Memory storage is full, the recorded files can be
backed up in your PC. Insert SD card in your PC and move
the files of SD card into the HDD of our PC. You can also
check each recorded file through AKR Player.

※ Seorim Technology recommends SanDisk or Transcend SD, which has been proved to be compatible with
AKR-100.
Seorim Technology does not guarantee compatibility with other makers’.

Attention

Do not take out the SD card or turn off MiniD-100 while recording.
It may damage SD card

CONNECTING AKR-100 TO YOUR TV SET OR MONITOR

① Video Input/Output Connection (For TV / monitor screen display)

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To display images from the AKR-100, connect the video output signal to your monitor or Television. Any
Television with a VIDEO INPUT terminal is suitable for displaying the images. The diagram above shows
the video signal connections.
Connect the camera to VIDEO-IN terminal of AV-IN connector; connect the monitor to VIDEO OUT
terminal of AV-OUT connector.

Note: The RCA cable required for this connection is not included in the package of AKR-100.

② Audio Input/Output Connection (For TV / monitor speaker)

Connect the microphone to AUDIO-IN terminal of AV-IN connector; connect the speaker to AUDIO OUT
terminal of AV-OUT connector.

Note: The RCA cable required for this connection does not come packaged with the AKR-100.

ALARM INSTALLATION

The AKR-100 has an internal switch for sounding an alarm. When a sensor is triggered, the alarm is
activated as well.

There are two steps to install an alarm.

1. Connect the alarm power lines to the alarm switch terminal.

2. Connect the alarm power lines to the appropriate power source.

Refer to the diagram below for information on how to connect an alarm to your AKR-100.

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Note: Contact an authorized dealer for information about buying the appropriate alarm device for your

needs and for information concerning proper installation procedures.

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Chapter 6: AKR-100 Menu

1. ACCESS TO OSD MENU

Press ‘MENU’ button on remote control to access to AKR-100 OSD menu.
Please refer to ‘Chapter 3: Remote control’ about how to use remote control buttons.

Password is ‘0000’ as default. The password can be changed on ‘[SUB MENU]Æ[PASSWORD CHANGE]’.
In order to select cameras for recording, set recoding quality, schedule recording times and to set other
operation parameters, you will need to access the AKR-100’s menu.
Numerals can be selected by pushing up/down button on remote control.

2. MAIN MENU

AKR-1

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1.0

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In the main menu, the ‘indicator ‘■’ will be shown on the left of each menu.
Press ‘UP/DOWN’ button on remote control to select a desired menu. After placing ‘■’ on the desired menu
and press ‘ENTER’ button to enter the menu.

3. RECORD MOD E

3. RECORD MODE

3.1 OVERWRITE (ON/OFF): If this option is ON, recording keeps going on by deleting old recorded files when SD
memory storage capacity is full. If it is OFF, the recording session stops when all SD Memory is full.

3.2 PRE ALARM (ON/OFF): If this option is ON, event recording starts several seconds ahead of actual event
triggered time. The alarm pre-recording time differs according to video quality setting.

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4. VIDEO QUALITY

4. VIDEO QUALITY

4.1 LEVEL (HIGH / NORMAL / LOW): Select desired video level from ‘LOW’ to ‘HIGH’.
Compression Bitrate for HIGH: 1.2Mbps
Compression Bitrate for Normal: 750Kbps
Compression Bitrate for Low: 500Kbps

4.2 POST RECORDING TIME: Post recording time means the time between one event and the next one.
1 second to 30 minutes can be set up.

4.3 FRAME RATE

PAL: Selectable among 25 / 12 / 8 / 6 / 5 / 1 / 0.5 / 0.2 /0.1
NTSC: Selectable among 30 / 15 / 10 / 6 / 3 / 1 / 0.5 / 0.2 / 0.1

4.3.1 PRE RECORDING TIME

High: up to 5 seconds for pre-recording available
Normal: 750Kbps / up to 8 seconds for pre-recording available
Low: 500Kbps / up to 10 seconds for pre-recording available

4.3.2 REMAINING MEMORY: This shows remaining storage capacity for further recording.

4.3.3 REMAINING TIME: This shows remaining time for further recording.

Note 1: 1.3.1 to 1.3.4 are automatically entered when video quality is set. You cannot change the values.
Note 2: The higher the video quality, the clearer the image will be during playback.

The lower the video quality, the more space you will save on the SD Memory.

Note 3: The video quality in View Mode is not affected by the video quality setting.

These settings only affect the video quality during playback of recorded video.

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5. EVENT MODE

5.1 ALARM SETUP

5.1.1 ALARM INPUT (ON / OFF): Select ‘ON’ if you want to use alarm input device.

5.1.2 TYPE: Select alarm input type between ‘NO’ and ‘NC’
NC: NORMAL CLOSE
NO: NORMAL OPEN

Note: In NORMAL-CLOSE mode, if a n intruder cuts the cable line that connects the sensor to the AKR-100,

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sensor recording starts automatically. In NORMAL-OPEN mode, if an intruder cuts the cable line that connects
the sensor to the AKR-100, the sensor recording will not start at.

5.1.3 ALARM OUTPUT (ON / OFF): Select ‘ON’ if you want to use alarm output device

5.1.4 TYPE: Select alarm output type between ‘NO’ and ‘NC’.

5.2 MOTION SETUP

5.2.1 MOTION (ON / OFF): Select ‘ON’ if you want to use motion detection.

5.2.2 SENSITIVILITY (LOW / NORMAL / HIGH): You can select the degree of sensitivity of motion detection.
The higher degree is, the more sensitively reacts AKR-100 to small movements.

5.2.3. MOTION MARK (ON / OFF): Select ‘ON’ if you want to display motion mark on the monitor.

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5.3 SCHEDULE SETUP

The recording time can be scheduled on this menu. Up to 4 schedules can be set up.
Configure period of time when recording is available.

6. SEARCH

The recorded files in SD Memory can be easily searched through ‘SEARCH’ menu.
After entering searching option in the fields, click ‘SEARCH’ to bring search result.

6.1 SEARCH METHOD: There are three ways to search recorded files; TIME, EVENT, BOTH (TIME & EVENT)

6.1.1 SEARCH MODE – TIME: Enter period of time when recorded files were generated.

MON to FRI 00:00 ~ 09:00
MON to FRI 18:00 ~ 23:59
MON to FRI 00:00 ~ 09:00
OFF

2007 / 01 / 01 0 0 : 0 0
2007 / 01 / 31 2 3 : 5 9
SEARCH

TIME

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6.1.2 SEARCH MODE – EVENT: When you select ‘EVENT (or BOTH) on SEARCH MODE’, additional search

conditions opens; ALARM / EMERG (Emergency) / MOTION

You can select 2 or more conditions simultaneously (ALARM / EMERG / MOTION).

6.1.3 SEARCH MODE – BOTH: Configure search condition as both ‘TIME’ and ‘EVENT’.

7. SUB MENU

To change a password, navigate to PASSWORD CHANGE in the SUB MENU and press the select button [ENT].
The following screen will appear:

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7.1 PASSWORD CHANGE

The Factory Default Password is 0000. To enter this number, press the UP/DOWN button on the remote control.
Once you input the your current password, set a new six digit password using the buttons UP, REW, DOWN, FF
on the remote control. Then, confirm your new password by entering the number again.

7.2 TIME SET

Configure current time and ‘day light saving’ option. When you set up current time, the field order should be as
follows;
2004/02/17 = year/month/day 19:44:32 = hour/minute/second

7.2.1 DAY LIGHT SAVING (ON/OFF): SELECT ‘ON’ when you want to use day light saving time. You can set up

a time of period when day light saving is applied.

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7.3 BRIGHTNESS

Select brightness value among low, medium and high.

7.4 AUDIO

Audio function can be turned OFF or ON in the menu.

Note: When you do audio recording, you have to set the RECORD FRAMERATE over 4. If you set it under
4(1,2 or 3), audio recording cannot be supported.

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7.5 VIDEO

AKR-100 automatically recognizes video mode. When you connect NTSC camera to AKR-100, it detects the
camera source accordingly. However, when you playback recorded files in SD card on AKR-100, you should
select right video mode in order to avoid image distortion.

7.6 MEMORY SYNC

The index file is automatically generated and stored in SD card inserted into AKR-100.

If the index file does not
match to the files actually stored in the SD card, users can synchronize the index file list and actual file list.
While synchronizing, the process percentage is displayed and then its value goes back to ‘NO’ when completed.

NTSC

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8. DEFAULT

To reset AKR-100 settings back to the factory default, select ‘YES’ and enter it. After resetting, the password will
return to the default value (0000) as well as all settings of AKR-100 on the menu.
To reset to factory default will not erase any video data in SD card.

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APPENDEX

SPECIFICATION

ITEM DESCRIPTION

VIDEO

Video Input Format PAL / NTSC auto detection function
Operating system RTOS in firmware
Video Input Channels 1CH Composite video
Video Output Channels 1CH Composite video
Input Level 1.0Vp-p +/-10% Composite, 75 Ohm Unbalanced
Main TV Output 1 1.0Vp-p Composite, 75 Ohm Unbalanced
Display Resolution 352 x 288 PAL / 352 x 240 NTSC

Display frame rate

Max 25 frames/ sec PAL
Max 30 frames/ sec NTSC

RECORDING

Recording frame rate

Max 25 fps PAL
Max 30fps NTSC

Recording Mode

Emergency / Schedule / Sensor
Motion Detection

Recording Resolution 352 x 288 PAL / 352 x 240 NTSC

Compression format

Low: 500kbps / frame
Normal: 700kbps / frame

High:1,200kbps / frame
Alarm Out Time 00,05,10,15,20,25,30, CONT
Internal Storage SD Memory Card

AUDIO

Compression G.711, 8bit PCM
Input Channel 1CH (Connectable to any video channel)
Input Level 200mVp-p @ 20KOhm
Live Output 1CH

SEARCHING & PLAYBACK

Searching Method Time / Event

Viewer Software

Monitoring Environment Client S/W
Connection Supporting 1 Client

ALARM

Alarm Output 1Port / NO Isolated Relay Output
* Motion Detection Available
Video Input 1Port
Audio Input (mono) 1Port
Audio Output (mono) 1pin
I/O port 3 LED
SD Slot 1

ELECTRICAL

Power Source DC12V, 500mA
Power Consumption Appx. 120mA

ENVIRONMENTAL

Storage Temperature. -20 ~ +70°C
Operating Temperature. -20 ~ +60 °C
Humidity 30 ~ 80 %RH (non-condensing)

PHYSICAL

Dimension 90 (W) x 45 (L) x 17 (H) mm
Weight Appx. 33g

OTHERS

Remote Control Supplied

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* Recording time can differ according to SD card kinds.

RECORDING CONDITIONS

Based on 1GB of storage with the installation of 1 camera

Approximate Recording Time Table

Mode HIGH(30frame) NORMAL(30frame) LOW(30frame) REMARK

Video

Quality

1200Kbps 700Kbps 500Kbps -

Recording

Time

7,054 Sec 8,830 Sec 9,492 Sec

1GB

(Actual storage space

900MB)

Approximate Average Image Size (dependant on site conditions)

Quality Low Normal High

Average Image Size 3kB 4kB 5kB

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