User’s Guide (Ver. 1.6)
Models: Desktop - D8DS/D16DS
Wall Mount - D8WDS/D16WDS
8/16 Channel Digital Video Recorder with 960H Resolution
About This User’s Guide
Before operating the unit, please read this user‟s guide thoroughly and retain it for future reference.
Cautions
Explanation of Graphical Symbols
This symbol indicates the presence of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the literature accompanying the product.
This symbol indicates the presence of “dangerous voltage” within the product’s enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock, property damage, personal injury, or death.
WARNING
To reduce a risk of fire or electric shock, do not expose this product to rain or moisture.
CAUTION
Changes or modifications not approved by the manufacture will void the warranty of the product. Using an incompatible battery may increase the risk of fire or explosion.
Replace only with the same or equivalent type battery recommended by the manufacture.
Discard used batteries according to manufacturer‟s instructions.
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These precautions MUST be followed for safety reasons
Warning
Do not use if the unit emits smoke.
Do not disassemble the unit.
Do not place any heavy or sharp objects on the unit.
Do not place on uneven surface.
Do not expose to shock or vibration.
Do not move the unit when the unit is powered on.
Do not block, and allow dust to accumulate in the air vents.
Do not restrict airflow of the unit; doing so can damage the unit.
Only qualified and experienced personnel should perform installation and servicing.
Turn off the power of the DVR when connecting Cameras, Audio or Sensor Cables.
The manufacturer is not responsible for any damage caused by improper use of the product or failure to follow instructions for the product.
The manufacturer is not responsible for any problems caused by or resulting from the user physically opening the DVR for examination or attempting to repair the unit.
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Product Components
Please make sure the following components are included as specified below.
DVR Unit
Desktop: D8DS / D16DS
Wall Mount: D8WDS / D16WDS
Remote Control
Battery 1.5V (AAA x2)
Quick Setup Guide
Quick User Guide
USB Mouse
Software & Manual CD
Rack mount (x 2) & Screw (x 6)
Adaptor (DC12V 5A)
& AC Power cable (110V or 220V)
Audio Cable
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Specifications
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D16DS/D16WDS |
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D8DS/D8WDS |
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Channel, Input Level |
16CH Composite, 1.0Vp-p, 75ohm |
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8CH Composite, 1.0Vp-p, 75ohm |
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Signal Format |
NTSC/PAL |
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Video Loss Check |
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Video |
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HDMI |
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VGA |
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SPOT |
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Input & Output |
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16 CH input & 1 CH output |
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8 CH input & 1 CH output |
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Audio |
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Audio Codec |
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Sensor/ |
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Sensor Input |
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Alarm |
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Alarm Out |
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1 Alarm Out by Sensor, Motion and Video Loss |
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Compression |
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H.264 |
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Multi-operation |
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QUADPLEX (Playback/Record/Network/Backup) |
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960H |
480fps |
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240fps |
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NTSC |
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D1 |
480fps |
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240fps |
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CIF |
480fps |
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Resolution |
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960H |
400fps |
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240fps |
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PAL |
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D1 |
400fps |
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240fps |
Record |
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CIF |
400fps |
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Recording quality grade |
LEVEL1 (L) ~ LEVEL5 (H) |
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Recording Mode |
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Continuous/Schedule/Motion/Manual/Sensor |
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Motion Detection |
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Motion detection setup by Grid |
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Recording by individual |
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channel’s Resolution |
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Pre Recording |
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1 fps for up to 20minutes before an event |
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Post Recording |
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10 seconds to 3 minutes after an event |
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Display |
Frame Rate (/Sec) |
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NTSC: 30fps/CH, 60 fields / PAL: 25fps/CH, 50 fields |
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Multi-Decoding |
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1, 4, 9, 16 |
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1, 4, 8 |
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Playback |
Playback |
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Single channel |
×2, 4, 8, 16, 32, 64 |
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Speed |
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Multi-channels |
×2, 4, 8, 16, 32 |
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Search Mode |
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Timeline, Event, Archive, EZ Search, Log |
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Interface Type |
Serial ATA |
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Max Capacity of |
3 TB |
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Storage |
HDD |
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Internal HDD |
2 (3: w/o DVDRW) |
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eSATA port |
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USB Port |
3 (Front - 2, Rear - 1) |
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3 (IR Board - 2, Main Board - 1) |
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USB Flash |
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Backup |
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Network |
Video & Still Image |
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Huge Backup |
Yes (up to 24 hours at a time) |
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Menu Display |
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GUI |
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Input Method |
Front buttons, Remote control, Mouse |
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RS-485 |
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PTZ control |
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Dynamic DNS |
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Yes (Free DDNS) |
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Network Interface |
10/100/1000 base-TX Ethernet (RJ-45) |
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Network |
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CIF 480fps/16CH |
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CIF 240fps/8CH |
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QCIF 480fps/16CH |
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QCIF 240fps/8CH |
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Web Viewer (1:1) |
Live, Search, Backup, Remote Setup, PTZ control |
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Network |
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Mobile Phone Viewer (1:1) |
Live, Search, PTZ control |
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Access |
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Multi-sites Monitoring SW |
Live, Search, Backup, Remote Setup, PTZ control |
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DLS (Day Light Saving) |
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EZSearch |
Thumbnail Preview |
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Time Stamp over AVI Backup |
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EZRecord |
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EZSetup |
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EZNetwork |
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Features |
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S.M.A.R.T |
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Digital Deterrent |
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Internal Beep |
By Video Loss, HDD Error, S.M.A.R.T |
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Multi-Language |
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S/W Upgrade |
USB Flash drive, Remote S/W Upgrade |
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NTP |
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Mac Viewer |
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Power Source |
Power Supply Voltage |
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DC 12V 5A |
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Allowable operating temperature |
5°C - 40°C, During storage: -10°C - +50°C |
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Allowable operation humidity |
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20 % - 80 % |
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Desktop Unit (Gross weight) |
Approximately 11 lbs |
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Weight |
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Wall Mount (Gross Weight) |
Approximately 16 lbs |
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Desktop Unit (W x H x D) |
14.90” x 13.38” x 2.83” |
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Dimension |
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Wall Mount Unit (W x H x D) |
13.5” x 17” x 3.5” |
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Please note that specifications and unit exterior designs are subject to change without notification.
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Table of Contents
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Main Features ............................................................................................................................. |
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Initial Boot-up Process.................................................................................................................. |
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2-1. Initial Boot up and Basic Time Setup........................................................................................ |
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2-2. Setting Daylight Saving Time ................................................................................................... |
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2-3. Setting NTP (Network Time Protocol)....................................................................................... |
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Front and Rear Panels ................................................................................................................ |
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3-1. Front Panel .............................................................................................................................. |
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3-2. Rear Panel Connectors............................................................................................................ |
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3-3. Remote Control........................................................................................................................ |
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Setting up the DVR...................................................................................................................... |
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4-1. Setup – Main Live Screen ........................................................................................................ |
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4-2. Setup – SYSTEM..................................................................................................................... |
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4.2.1 EZ SETUP ............................................................................................................................. |
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4-3. Setup – RECORD Mode .......................................................................................................... |
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4-3-1. Recording Schedules ...................................................................................................... |
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4-4. Setup – DEVICE Mode ............................................................................................................ |
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4-4-1. Alarm-Out........................................................................................................................ |
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4-4-2. Digital Deterrent .............................................................................................................. |
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4-4-3. Keyboard Controller & PTZ Setup ................................................................................... |
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4-4-4. Spot Out.......................................................................................................................... |
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4-4-5. Motion Zone Setup.......................................................................................................... |
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4-5. Setup – DISPLAY Mode ........................................................................................................... |
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4-6. Setup – NETWORK Mode ....................................................................................................... |
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4-6-1. Network Types ................................................................................................................ |
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4-6-2. DDNS ............................................................................................................................. |
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4-6-3. Network Port and Web Port............................................................................................. |
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4-6-4. Network Stream .............................................................................................................. |
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4-7. Setup – USER MANAGEMENT Mode ..................................................................................... |
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4-8. Setup – STORAGE Mode ........................................................................................................ |
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4-9. Setup - CONFIG Mode............................................................................................................. |
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4-9-1. Firmware Upgrade .......................................................................................................... |
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Live, Search and Playback .......................................................................................................... |
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5-1. Live View ................................................................................................................................. |
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5-1-1. PTZ Control .................................................................................................................... |
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5-2. Digital Zoom in Live and Playback Screen ............................................................................... |
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5-3. SEARCH Screen...................................................................................................................... |
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5-3-1. EZSearch........................................................................................................................ |
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5-3-2. Time Line Search ............................................................................................................ |
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5-3-3. Event Search .................................................................................................................. |
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5-3-4. Go To First Time.............................................................................................................. |
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5-3-5. Go To Last Time.............................................................................................................. |
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5-3-6. Go To Specific Time ........................................................................................................ |
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5-3-7. Archive List ..................................................................................................................... |
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5-3-8. Log List ........................................................................................................................... |
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5-4. Play Mode................................................................................................................................ |
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6. Back Up.......................................................................................................................................... |
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6-1. Still Image Backup onto USB Flash Drive ................................................................................ |
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6-2. Video Backup onto USB Flash Drive during playback .............................................................. |
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6-3. EZCopy: Video Backup onto USB Flash Drive during playback ............................................... |
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6-4. Transferring Still Images or Video from the ARCHIVE List........................................................ |
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6-5. Playback of Backup Video ....................................................................................................... |
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6-5-1. AVI Format ...................................................................................................................... |
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6-5-2. NSF Format .................................................................................................................... |
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7. Network Access Using the Multi-Sites Network Viewer ................................................................... |
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7-1. Overview.................................................................................................................................. |
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7-2. PC Requirements..................................................................................................................... |
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7-3. Installation of the Program ....................................................................................................... |
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7-4. Live Window ............................................................................................................................ |
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7-4-1. Main User Interface......................................................................................................... |
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7-4-2. Control Buttons ............................................................................................................... |
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7-5. Search and Playback Window.................................................................................................. |
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7-5-1. Main User Interface......................................................................................................... |
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7-5-2. Main Control Panel.......................................................................................................... |
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7-6. Setup of SpecoTech Multi Client............................................................................................... |
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7-6-1. General ........................................................................................................................... |
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7-6-2. Event .............................................................................................................................. |
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7-6-3. Record ............................................................................................................................ |
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7-6-4. Display ............................................................................................................................ |
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7-6-5. Language........................................................................................................................ |
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7-6-6. About .............................................................................................................................. |
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7-7. Remote Setup.......................................................................................................................... |
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7-7-1. System............................................................................................................................ |
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7-7-2. Record ............................................................................................................................ |
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7-7-3. Device............................................................................................................................. |
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7-7-4. Display ............................................................................................................................ |
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7-7-5. Network........................................................................................................................... |
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7-7-6. User Management .......................................................................................................... |
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7-7-7. Storage ........................................................................................................................... |
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7-7-8. Remote Upgrade............................................................................................................. |
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7-8. Operation................................................................................................................................. |
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7-8-1. Addition, Delete, and Modify of DVR Sites |
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7-8-2. Connect and Disconnect ................................................................................................. |
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7-8-3. Still-image Capture During Live ....................................................................................... |
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7-8-4. Recording Video on Local PC During Live ...................................................................... |
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7-8-5. Local Playback and Remote Playback ............................................................................ |
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7-8-6. AVI Backup during Playback ........................................................................................... |
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8. Network Access Using the Web-Browser Viewer............................................................................. |
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9. Network Access Using the Smart Phone Viewer............................................................................. |
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9-1. App Viewer for iPhone.............................................................................................................. |
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9-1-1. Live ................................................................................................................................. |
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9-1-2.PTZ Control ..................................................................................................................... |
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9-1-3. Playback ......................................................................................................................... |
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9-2. App Viewer for Android Phone ................................................................................................. |
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9-2-1. Live ................................................................................................................................. |
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9-2-2. Playback ......................................................................................................................... |
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9-2-3.PTZ Control ..................................................................................................................... |
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APPENDIX: Network Connection - LAN ............................................................................................. |
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APPENDIX: Network Connection – Internet and DDNS...................................................................... |
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APPENDIX: E-SATA CONNECTION ................................................................................................ |
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1.Main Features
Easy Record, Copy and Setup
Easy Search by Thumbnail Preview
Easy Copy
Easy Network
Recording Rate: D16DS: 480fps @ 960H, D8DS: 240fps @ 960H
Digital Deterrent, audio message output upon event
H.264 High Profile compression saves HDD space
Simultaneous live view/playback while continuing to record/network transfer or backup
Remote monitoring/recording/playback/configuration and control via internet
Wi-Fi access point for remote viewing and configuration
Audio Recording: D16DS/D16WDS:16 Channels; D8DS/D8WDS:8 Channels
NOTE: Under federal law, The Fourth Amendment to the U.S. Constitution, Title III of the Omnibus Crime
Control and Safe Streets Act of 1968, as amended by the Electronic Communications Privacy Act of 1986 (18
Individual Channel Operation
U.S.C. § 2510, et seq.), and the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act of 1978 (50 U.S.C. 1801, et seq.) permit government agents, acting with the consent of a party to a communication, to engage in warrantless interceptions of telephone communications, as well as oral and electronic communications.
Automatic camera detection (Plug & Play)
Covert camera operation provides enhanced security and administrator control
Dynamically programmable recording priority, motion detection, alarms and scheduling
Simple and Easy Graphic User Interface
Simple Schedule Recording
HDMI Output
VGA Output
Password to secure installation authorization
Network software supports 10/100Mbps
USB 2.0 port for video clip exporting and easy firmware upgrade via USB Flash Drive
Exclusive File Format Backup and Player
Variety of Ways Network Access via CMS Network Client Software, Web-Viewer, and Mobile Viewer
S.M.A.R.T. (Self-Monitoring, Analysis, and Reporting Technology for HDD)
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2. Initial Boot-up Process
2-1. Initial Boot up and Basic Time Setup
1. During the first boot up, the following logo will be displayed.
2. After the logo, select the language and set date and time as specified below.
2-2. Setting Daylight Saving Time
To enable Daylight Saving feature/NTP synchronization, take the following steps.
1. Enter the SETUP mode. The default Username is “ADMIN” and Password is “1111”.
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2. Go to SETUP > SYSTEM > DATE & TIME SETUP
3. Select ON from the DAYLIGHT SAVING dropdown menu.
2-3. Setting NTP (Network Time Protocol)
1. SETUP > SYSTEM > NTP SETUP > ON
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2. Select the proper TIME ZONE time.
Table2.3.1. GMT Time Zone
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Alabama |
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Alaska |
GMT-9 |
GMT-8 |
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Alaska (Aleutian Islands) |
GMT-10 |
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Arizona |
GMT-7 |
NA |
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Arizona (Navajo) |
GMT-7 |
GMT-6 |
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AR |
Arkansas |
GMT-6 |
GMT-5 |
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CA |
California |
GMT-8 |
GMT-7 |
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CO |
Colorado |
GMT-7 |
GMT-6 |
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CT |
Connecticut |
GMT-5 |
GMT-4 |
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DC |
District of Columbia |
GMT-5 |
GMT-4 |
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DE |
Delaware |
GMT-5 |
GMT-4 |
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FL |
Florida |
GMT-5 |
GMT-4 |
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FL |
Florida (W) |
GMT-6 |
GMT-5 |
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GA |
Georgia |
GMT-5 |
GMT-4 |
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HI |
Hawaii |
GMT-10 |
NA |
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ID |
Idaho (N) |
GMT-8 |
GMT-7 |
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ID |
Idaho (S) |
GMT-7 |
GMT-6 |
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IL |
Illinois |
GMT-6 |
GMT-5 |
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IN |
Indiana |
GMT-5 |
GMT-4 |
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IN |
Indiana (SW / NW) |
GMT-6 |
GMT-5 |
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IA |
Iowa |
GMT-6 |
GMT-5 |
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KS |
Kansas |
GMT-6 |
GMT-5 |
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KS |
Kansas (W) |
GMT-7 |
GMT-6 |
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KY |
Kentucky (E) |
GMT-5 |
GMT-4 |
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KY |
Kentucky (W) |
GMT-6 |
GMT-5 |
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LA |
Louisiana |
GMT-6 |
GMT-5 |
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ME |
Maine |
GMT-5 |
GMT-4 |
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MD |
Maryland |
GMT-5 |
GMT-4 |
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MA |
Massachusetts |
GMT-5 |
GMT-4 |
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MI |
Michigan |
GMT-5 |
GMT-4 |
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MI |
Michigan (W) |
GMT-6 |
GMT-5 |
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MN |
Minnesota |
GMT-6 |
GMT-5 |
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MS |
Mississippi |
GMT-6 |
GMT-5 |
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MO |
Missouri |
GMT-6 |
GMT-5 |
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MT |
Montana |
GMT-7 |
GMT-6 |
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NE |
Nebraska |
GMT-6 |
GMT-5 |
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NE |
Nebraska (W) |
GMT-7 |
GMT-6 |
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NV |
Nevada |
GMT-8 |
GMT-7 |
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NH |
New Hampshire |
GMT-5 |
GMT-4 |
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NJ |
New Jersey |
GMT-5 |
GMT-4 |
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NM |
New Mexico |
GMT-7 |
GMT-6 |
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NY |
New York |
GMT-5 |
GMT-4 |
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NC |
North Carolina |
GMT-5 |
GMT-4 |
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ND |
North Dakota |
GMT-6 |
GMT-5 |
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ND |
North Dakota (W) |
GMT-7 |
GMT-6 |
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OH |
Ohio |
GMT-5 |
GMT-4 |
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OK |
Oklahoma |
GMT-6 |
GMT-5 |
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OR |
Oregon |
GMT-8 |
GMT-7 |
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OR |
Oregon (E) |
GMT-7 |
GMT-6 |
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PA |
Pennsylvania |
GMT-5 |
GMT-4 |
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RI |
Rhode Island |
GMT-5 |
GMT-4 |
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SC |
South Carolina |
GMT-5 |
GMT-4 |
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SD |
South Dakota (E) |
GMT-6 |
GMT-5 |
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SD |
South Dakota (W) |
GMT-7 |
GMT-6 |
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TN |
Tennessee (E) |
GMT-5 |
GMT-4 |
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TN |
Tennessee (W) |
GMT-6 |
GMT-5 |
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TX |
Texas |
GMT-6 |
GMT-5 |
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TX |
Texas (W) |
GMT-7 |
GMT-6 |
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UT |
Utah |
GMT-7 |
GMT-6 |
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VT |
Vermont |
GMT-5 |
GMT-4 |
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VA |
Virginia |
GMT-5 |
GMT-4 |
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WA |
Washington |
GMT-8 |
GMT-7 |
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WV |
West Virginia |
GMT-5 |
GMT-4 |
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WI |
Wisconsin |
GMT-6 |
GMT-5 |
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WY |
Wyoming |
GMT-7 |
GMT-6 |
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NOTE: If you want the unit to automatically synchronize the local time, the Time Zone must be properly set according to your local time zone.
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3. Front and Rear Panels
3-1. Front Panel
DS Desktop Front
DS Wall Mount Front
Figure 3.1.1. DVR Front panels
Table 3.1.1. Front LED and Ports of Desktop Models (D16DS/D8DS)
Name |
Description |
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POWER |
LED light is on when power is applied to the system. |
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HDD |
LED light is on when the system is recording video data. |
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USB Port |
This USB port for archiving footage into a USB device. (USB 2.0 connector) |
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Table 3.1.2. Front Buttons (D16DS/D8DS) |
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Name |
Description |
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Buttons 1~16 |
Select a channel from CH1 to CH16 |
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Buttons from 9 to 16 is used as function keys on PTZ control mode |
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To escape out of PTZ mode, press the ESC button. |
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MENU |
Goes into the Setup window |
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COPY |
Takes a Screenshot on Live View and Goes into Backup during Playback |
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ALARM |
Activates the external alarm device |
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SEQ |
Enables the sequence mode on Live |
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ESC |
Exit the current mode or cancels current operation |
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PLAYBACK |
Goes into search mode |
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PTZ |
Activates the Pan, Tilt and Zoom menu |
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MODE |
Toggles between the available display modes (1x1, 2x2, 3x3, 4x4) |
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POWER |
Will initiate system shut down |
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LIVE mode – Moves Up
SEARCH mode – Skips 1min ahead on playback and 1 frame ahead on pause
LIVE mode – Moves Right
SEARCH mode - Control the play speed (Fast Forward)
LIVE mode – Moves Down
SEARCH mode - Skips 1min back on playback and 1 frame back on pause
LIVE mode – Moves Left
SEARCH modeSelect the play speed (Rewind)
LIVE mode – Select (Center)
SEARCH mode - Play & Pause
3-2. Rear Panel Connectors
Do not power this system on before all the connections are attached.
Make sure all the connections are properly secured. Faulty connection may result in the system being damaged.
D16DS
D8DS
Figure 3.2.1. Connectors
Ground: Use for ground port.
VIDEO IN: Video input port.(For Analog & 960H cameras)
VIDEO OUT: MAIN – Composite Video Output / SPOT – Spot Monitor
AUDIO IN & OUT: Four connectors for audio input and one connector for audio output.RS-232C: For engineering use only.
HDMI: HDMI output port. Connectors to the HDMI Monitor
VGA: VGA (Video Graphics Array) output port. Connects to the PC VGA monitor.E-SATA: External SATA port for extension storage.
AUDIO IN: Audio inputs connections for channels 5-8 or 5-16 through external cableUSB: USB terminal for video export or firmware upgrade
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ETHERNET: Network terminal
SENSOR IN, ALARM OUT, RS-485: External sensor terminal, External alarm out terminal & RS-485 for PTZ Camera control
POWER: DC12V input
3-3. Remote Control
ID: To set the remote control ID.
REC: To start and stop manual recordingSEARCH: To go to SEARCH menu.
F/ADV:
During playback – To move the playback position 60 seconds forward .
During Pause – To move the playback position moves 1 frame forward
F/REW:
During playback – To move the playback position 60 seconds back.
During Pause – To move the playback postion 1 frame back.
FF: To fast forward the recording.
PLAY/PAUSE: To play or to pause the recording in playback modeREW: To rewind the recording.
ESC:
During setup – To retun to the preivous menu screen.
During Playback – To exit playback mode
System lock – To lock a system when pressing ESC button for 5 seconds.
System unlock – To unlock a system when pressing ESC button for 5 seconds.
SETUP: To open the SETUP menu.
Direction buttons: To move menu items or select a channel.
SEQ: To start auto sequencing the screen in full screen mode. (Toggle)BACKUP: To start a backup operations in live or playback mode
0~9: To select channel (1,2,3,..) or to enter a DVR ID number or use as number key.
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4. Setting up the DVR
The following sections detail the initial setup of the DVR.
Menu screen will close if user response is not received in 5 minutes.
4-1. Setup – Main Live Screen
To enter the setup menu, right click on the mouse and select setup from the submenu or press the setup button on the remote control.
Table 4.1.1. Live Screen and Quick Operation Window
When the DVR prompts the LOG-IN window, enter the PASSWORD using the virtual keyboard, or the front panel, or the remote control. The factory default password is 1111. It is highly recommended to assign a new password to protect the system. User can assign a new password in SECURITY setup menu.
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4-2. Setup – SYSTEM
In the SETUP menu, select the SYSTEM tab. Then, the SYSTEM menu is displayed as pictured below. Navigate through the menu items using the mouse or the remote control and change the value of the menu.
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Figure 4.2.1. SYSTEM Setup Screen |
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Table 4.2.1. Menu Items in SYSTEM Setup Screen |
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Item |
Description |
DESCRIPTION Press the button to view the system information. (Software Version, Storage Size, IP Address, MAC Address and DDNS Status)
LANGUAGE |
Select the display language using the mouse or the remote control. Once a language is |
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selected, the display language will change. |
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DATE DISPLAY |
Select the date display format using the mouse or the remote control. Options are: |
FORMAT |
MM/DD/YYYY, YYYY/MM/DD, DD/MM/YYYY, YYYY-MM-DD, MM-DD-YYYY, DD-MM-YYYY |
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DATE&TIME |
Select the display date and time using the mouse or the remote control and press OK |
SETUP |
button to set the present date and time. |
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Select DAYLIGHT SAVING using the mouse or the remote control and select the appropriate daylight saving time zone. The available options are:
OFF: Daylight saving is turned off.
USA: Applies the USA daylight saving time. EU: Applies the EU daylight saving time.
- Select the GMT AREA using the mouse or the remote control.
- Set the time difference with the standard time using the mouse or the button.
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OTHERS: If the time zone is neither USA nor EU, set the date and time of the daylight |
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saving period. |
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- Select BEGIN or END using the remote and press the SEL button. |
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Caution |
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- Do not set the start time to 23:00 for DLS. |
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- DLS cannot be applied if the date of BEGIN and END is the same. |
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CLIENT |
Enable/Disable remote access through the network. |
ACCESS |
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NTP |
NTP (Network Time Protocol) which synchronizes the time of the computer systems over |
SETUP |
variable-latency data networks. |
PRIMARY SNTP SERVER: Input the address of the primary NTP time-server. SECONDARY SNTP SERVER: Input the address of the secondary NTP time-server. TIME ZONE: NTP synchronizes with GMT (Greenwich Mean Time) regardless of geography, user must set their own time difference.
CONNECTON MODE: Select the NTP time-server connection mode from TIME, INTERVAL, and ONCE.
CONNECTION PERIOD
-TIME – Refresh the time at the designated time (e.g. 1AM)
-INTERVAL – Every 1 hour ~ 24 hours
-ONCE – Synchronizes time only once. NTP will not synchronize unless the Connection Mode is changed.
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DVR sends E-MAIL Notification when the NTP server time is faster than the system time with bellow message.
“NTP server time is faster than the system time.
In this case, NTP server time is ignored to protect the user data. User must set the time manually.
SYSTEM TIME: Mon Oct 10 13:46:49 2011
SERVER TIME: Mon Oct 10 13:33:12 2011 DVR ID: DVR
IP ADDRESS: 172.16.2.46”
SEND EMAIL
TRANSMISSION MODE: Select the mail transmission mode (TEXT or VIDEO).
-On VIDEO mode, AVI video file is attached when the motion is detected.
-The AVI file contains the 1~2 second(s) pre-record and 1 second post record. IP NOTIFICATION: Enable/disable sending e-mail when the IP address is changed. MAIL BY SENSOR: Enable/disable sending e-mail when the sensor is detected.
MAIL BY MOTION: Enable/disable sending e-mail when the motion is detected. MAIL BY SENSOR: Enable/disable sending e-mail when sensor input is received.
MAIL BY VIDEO LOSS: Enable/disable sending e-mail when the video loss is detected. MAIL BY S.M.A.R.T.: Enable/disable sending e-mail when S.M.A.R.T. is triggered. MAIL BY STATUS: Enable/disable sending periodical e-mail of the system status.
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SERVER TYPE: Select GMAIL, HOTMAIL, AOL, YAHOO or MANUAL MAIL SERVER: Enter the appropriate mail server information. MAIL PORT: Assign Mail Port number.
SECURE OPTION: Select the secure mail server connection method. (SSL or TLS) ID: Enter the appropriate mail server ID.
PASSWORD: Enter the appropriate mail server PASSWORD MAIL TO: Enter the desired email address to receive e-mail reports. MAIL FROM: To set the email address sent to the destination host.
UNIT NAME Name the DVR (e.g. Factory, Library, Store, Location etc)
This is to used to identify the name of each DVR under the same network.
EZ SETUP Helps user to easily setup RECORDING and NETWORK.
4.2.1 EZ SETUP
Figure 4.2.2. EZ Setup Screen
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4.2.1.1 Help user to setup DATE & TIME, RECORDING.
1 |
2 |
3 |
4 |
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Figure 4.2.3. EZ Record Setup Procedure
4.2.1.2 Help user to setup NETWORK setting (Using an internet connection)
1 |
2 |
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3 |
4 |
Figure 4.2.4. EZ NETWORK Setup Procedure
Select YES in case of setting the network using an internet connection.
Select Auto Configuration or Manual Configuration and then click TEST button.
Figure 4.2.5. EZ NETWORK Setup – Manual Configuration Screen
Setup DDNS setting. (Refer to “4.6.2 DDNS”)
Finish
4.2.1.3Help user to setup NETWORK setting (Not using an internet connection)
1 |
2 |
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3 |
4 |
Figure 4.2.6. EZ NETWORK Setup – Manual Configuration Screen
Select NO in case internet connection is not being utilized.
Select Auto Configuration or Manual Configuration and then click TEST button.Select OFF for ENABLE DDNS and click NEXT button.
Finish
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4-3. Setup – RECORD Mode
In the SETUP menu, select the RECORD tab. Then, the RECORD menu is displayed as pictured below. Navigate through the menu items or change the settings using the mouse or the remote control.
Figure 4.3.1. RECORD Setup Screen
Table 4.3.1. Menu Items in RECORD Setup Screen
Menu Item |
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Description |
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SITE |
Select a channel for applying the following settings using the mouse or the remote |
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control. To change the values of all channels, take the following steps: |
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Select the following |
to change the values of all channels. |
RESOLUTION |
Select 960H, D1 or CIF using the mouse or the remote control.. |
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FRAME RATE |
Set the frame rate for the specified channel. The sum of the frame rate values from |
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each channel cannot exceed the maximum frame rates for a specific recording |
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resolution. |
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QUALITY |
Select the recording quality for the selected channel. Options are: |
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Level 1 (Low), Level 2, Level 3, Level 4, and Level 5 (High) |
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RECORDING |
Assign the recording mode for the selected channel. Options are: Continuous, |
MODE |
Motion, Schedule or Disable. |
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SENSOR |
Select the sensor settings for the selected channel. |
RECORDING |
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PRE RECORD |
Enable/disable pre-event recording. Pre-event recording is limited to 20 minutes. |
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POST EVENT |
Set the post event recording time duration for the specified channel. |
RECORD |
(10~30 seconds) |
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AUDIO |
Enable/disable audio recording for the specified channel. |
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SCHEDULE |
Set the recording schedule. |
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EZRECORD |
Set the recording by EZRecord feature. |
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The EZRECORD has a higher priority than other setting values on RECORD. |
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User can change the setting value such as resolution, frame rate, quality and |
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recording type. By the setting value, the DAYS TO RECORD will change |
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accordingly. |
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4-3-1. Recording Schedules
To setup a recording schedule, select SCHEDULE in the RECORD menu. Navigate through the menu items or change the settings using the mouse or the remote control.
Select CHANNEL > select NONE, CONTINUOUS or MOTION > HIGHLIGHT AREA
To copy a schedule to a different channel, select the channel from the COPY SCHEDULE menu.
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Figure 4.3.2. Schedule Recording Setup Screen
NONE: Disable recording (Displayed in White)
CONTINUE: CONTINUOUS recording (Highlighted in Green)
MOTION: MOTION recording (Highlighted in Yellow)
SENSOR: SENSOR recording (Highlighted in Red)
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4-4. Setup – DEVICE Mode
In the SETUP menu, select the DEVICE tab. Then, the device menu is displayed as pictured below. Navigate through the menu items or change the settings using the mouse or the remote control.
Figure 4.4. DEVICE Setup Screen
Table 4.4. Menu Items in DEVICE Setup Screen
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Item |
Description |
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ALARM OUT |
Set the sensor, motion, and video loss for triggering alarm relay |
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HDD Error and Video Loss can trigger beeping. |
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DIGITAL DETERRENT |
Setup schedule and audio recordings for Digital Deterrent. |
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CONTROLLER & PTZ |
Set the PTZ baud rate, protocol, and ID. |
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SPOT-OUT |
Display the channels triggered by an event (Refer to 4.4.4) |
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SITE |
Select specified channel for motion zone setup. |
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MOTION ZONE |
Select either Full Zone or Partial Zone for motion detection. |
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MOTION SENSITIVITY |
Set the motion sensitivity for the selected channel. |
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Control the motion sensitivity from 1 to 9. |
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(9 – Highest sensitivity, 1 – Lowest sensitivity) |
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KEY TONE |
Enable/disable key tone from front panel usage. |
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REMOTE CONTROL ID |
Set the remote control ID. |
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1. Select ID. |
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2. Input the remote control ID number. |
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3. An icon will indicate on the Live Screen if the remote control ID is |
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synchronized. |
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The options are from 0 to 99 |
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SENSOR |
Select the type of each sensor. |
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Option is Off, Normal Open or Normal Close. |
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4-4-1. Alarm-Out
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Figure 4.4.1. ALARM-OUT Setup Screen |
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Table 4.4.1. Item for ALARM-OUT Setup Screen |
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Item |
Description |
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ALARM OUT |
Only one Alarm-out is available. |
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SENSOR IN |
Sensor input from 1 to 4. |
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MOTION ON |
Camera motion detection from 1 to 4. |
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VIDEO LOSS ON |
Camera video loss detection from 1 to 4. |
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HDD ERROR |
HDD Failure or Error |
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ALARM DURATION |
Set alarm dwell time from 5 to 60 seconds. |
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BUZZER |
Set the error type for the alarm activation. The options are |
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OFF, ALL, HDD ERROR and VIDEO LOSS. |
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4-4-2. Digital Deterrent
Trigger audio message via motion detection or sensor.
Figure 4.4.2. Digital Deterrent setup screen
Table 4.4.2. Item for Digital Deterrent Setup Screen
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