SVAT Electronics 2CV500 - 4CH User Manual
SVAT ELECTRONICS
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INSTRUCTION MANUAL
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CV500 - 4CH
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PRODUCT WARRANTY INFORMATION
Please visit our website at www.SVAT.com
for information about your product’s warranty.
We take quality very seriously. That is why all of our products come with a one year warranty from the original purchase date against
defects in workmanship and materials. If you have warranty or support issues please contact us using any of the following methods:
Phone: 1.866.946.7828 SVAT USA SVAT CANADA
Fax: 1.888.771.1701 60 Industrial Parkway #Z64 4080 Montrose Road
Email: support@SVAT.com Cheektowaga, NY Niagara Falls, ON
Website: www.SVAT.com USA 14227 Canada L2H 1J9
Warranty Terms
1. SVAT products are guaranteed for a period of one year from the date of purchase against defects in workmanship
and materials. This warranty is limited to the repair, replacement or refund of the purchase price at SVAT’s option.
2. This warranty becomes void if the product shows evidence of having been misused, mishandled or tampered with contrary
to the applicable instruction manual.
3. Routine cleaning, normal cosmetic and mechanical wear and tear are not covered under the terms of this warranty.
4. The warranty expressly provided for herein is the sole warranty provided in connection with the product itself and no other
warranty, expressed or implied is provided. SVAT assumes no responsibilities for any other claims not specically
mentioned in this warranty.
5. This warranty does not cover shipping costs, insurance, or any other incidental charges.
6. You MUST call SVAT before sending any product back for repair. You will be sent a Return Authorization number with
return instructions. When returning the product for warranty service, please pack it carefully in the original box with all
supplied accessories, and enclose your original receipt or copy, and a brief explanation of the problem (include RA #).
7. This warranty is valid only in Canada and the continental U.S.
8. This warranty cannot be re-issued.
CAUTION
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT OPEN DVR
TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE THE COVER (BACK).
NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
INTRODUCTION ..................................................................................... 7
WHAT IS INCLUDED ...............................................................................8
FEATURES .............................................................................................8
ADDITIONAL ACCESSORIES .................................................................... 10
BUTTONS & CONNECTIONS ................................................................... 10
Front Panel ..............................................................................................10
Back Panel ...............................................................................................11
Remote Control ........................................................................................11
THINGS TO CONSIDER BEFORE INSTALLATION .......................................... 12
CAMERA INSTALLATION ....................................................................... 12
Mounting .................................................................................................12
Wiring .....................................................................................................12
CONNECTING ADDITIONAL DEVICES TO THE DVR ...................................... 13
USB Mouse ...................................................................................................... 13
RCA Monitor ................................................................................................... 14
External Alarm ............................................................................................... 14
Router ............................................................................................................ 15
CONNECTING AND POWERING ON .......................................................... 15
GETTING STARTED ................................................................................ 16
Using the Mouse .......................................................................................16
Screen Viewing ........................................................................................16
Pop up Menu Bar ......................................................................................16
Pop up Menu Icons ........................................................................................... 16
MAIN MENU ........................................................................................ 17
CAMERA SETUP .........................................................................................18
Camera ................................................................................................. 18
Video Adjust ......................................................................................... 18
Camera Title ......................................................................................... 18
Display ................................................................................................. 19
Dwell Time ............................................................................................ 19
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PTZ SETUP ................................................................................................19
PTZ control ........................................................................................... 20
MOTION DETECTION ...................................................................................20
Setting Motion ...................................................................................... 21
Motion Detect ....................................................................................... 21
Buzzer .................................................................................................. 21
Sensitivity ............................................................................................ 21
Motion Area ......................................................................................... 21
RECORDING SETUP.....................................................................................22
Resolution ............................................................................................ 22
PPS ...................................................................................................... 22
Alarm Record ........................................................................................ 23
Alarm Record Duration .......................................................................... 23
Record Quality ...................................................................................... 24
Record Mode ......................................................................................... 24
Audio Record ......................................................................................... 24
Schedule Setup ..................................................................................... 25
ALARM SETUP ...........................................................................................26
External Alarm Mode ............................................................................. 26
Alarm Display ........................................................................................ 26
Video Loss Detect .................................................................................. 27
Event Log Setup .................................................................................... 27
Buzzer Time Setup ................................................................................. 27
Relay Time Setup .................................................................................. 28
HARD DISK MANAGEMENT .........................................................................28
Overwrite Mode .................................................................................... 29
HDD Information ................................................................................... 29
HDD Format .......................................................................................... 29
NETWORK SETUP ................................................................................. 30
Terms ................................................................................................... 31
PPPoE ................................................................................................... 32
DDNS Setup........................................................................................... 32
BACKUP SETUP ....................................................................................33
Backup Saved Footage ........................................................................... 33
Terms ................................................................................................... 33
SYSTEM SETUP .........................................................................................34
Date/Time ............................................................................................ 34
System Type .......................................................................................... 35
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Key Board Lock ...................................................................................... 35
ID Number ............................................................................................ 35
Display Setup ........................................................................................ 35
Language ............................................................................................. 36
Password .............................................................................................. 36
Firmware Upgrade ................................................................................ 36
Load Default ........................................................................................ 36
Load Backup USB ................................................................................... 37
Daylight Savings Time ........................................................................... 37
LIVE VIEWING...................................................................................... 38
HDD and USB Information ...................................................................... 38
Call Up USB Information ........................................................................ 38
Digital Zoom ......................................................................................... 38
Audio ................................................................................................... 38
PLAYBACK ...........................................................................................39
CONTROLS ................................................................................................39
Time Search .......................................................................................... 40
Event List Search ................................................................................... 40
BACKUP VIDEO PLAYBACK ..........................................................................41
Software .............................................................................................. 41
Buttons and Connections ....................................................................... 42
NETWORK GUIDE ................................................................................ 43
Requirements ...................................................................................... 43
Finding IP Address ................................................................................ 43
PREPARING YOUR COMPUTER TO VIEW YOUR DVR .........................................43
Method 1 .............................................................................................. 44
Method 2 .............................................................................................. 45
VIEWING YOUR DVR ON YOUR COMPUTER .....................................................45
Login .................................................................................................... 46
ActiveX Installation ............................................................................... 46
VIEWING YOUR DVR OUTSIDE OF YOUR NETWORK ..........................................47
Port Forwarding .................................................................................... 47
Finding External IP Address.................................................................... 47
Testing ................................................................................................. 48
Troubleshooting .................................................................................... 48
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DDNS CONFIGURATION ...............................................................................49
DDNS.org .............................................................................................. 49
DDNS Account Setup .............................................................................. 50
NETWORK VIEWING AND PLAYBACK ....................................................... 51
SOFTWARE ...............................................................................................51
Online Software Icons ............................................................................ 51
Time Point Backup ................................................................................ 53
Record .................................................................................................. 53
Screen Information ............................................................................... 53
DVR CONFIGURATION OPTIONS ...................................................................54
System Options ..................................................................................... 54
Network Options .................................................................................. 55
Other Options ....................................................................................... 57
3G MOBILE DEVICE PORT FORWARDING .................................................. 57
SETTING UP PORT FORWARDING ...........................................................................57
Troubleshooting .................................................................................... 58
MOBILE VIEWING INSTALLATION GUIDE .................................................. 59
Mobile Viewer Application ..................................................................... 59
SONY ERICSON K608i VIEWING .............................................................................60
iPHONE AND iTOUCH VIEWING ..............................................................................62
BLACKBERRY (BOLD) VIEWING ..............................................................................62
TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE ................................................................... 65
SPECIFICATIONS .................................................................................. 67
CAMERA MANUAL ................................................................................ 70
INTRODUCTION
Congratulations on your purchase of the CV500-4CH! Using the most advanced video compression, H.264, your home or business will benet from
around the clock surveillance adding extra security to your valuables. H.264 compression allows you to record and store more footage using less
space, so you will never miss an important event. This manual was written to ensure that you get the most out of your CV500-4CH DVR.
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WHAT IS INCLUDED
CV500 DVR
(500 GB HDD)
• 1-4 to one power supply cable
• 10 ft power adapter for DVR
• 2 window warning stickers
• 1 CR2025 battery for remote
• 4 Camera Mounts
FEATURES
4 Indoor/Outdoor Night
Vision CCD Cameras
RCA to BNC
Connectors
Software CD
10ft RJ45
Ethernet Cable
USB Mouse
4 x 60ft 4 PIN DIN to RCA
(male)Video/Power Wires
• 1 power adapter for DVR
• 24hr Lifetime Live Customer Support
• Instruction manual
• Quick Start Guide
• 1 year warranty
Remote Control
iPhone & BlackBerry Compatible
Access live video footage directly from your iPhone or BlackBerry. This DVR uses 3G technology, which is specically designed to transmit high
quality video and audio on your smart phone. Your DVR can also be set up to email your hand-held whenever specic activity occurs, such as motion
detection.
View Video Online with No Service Fees2 (Supports DDNS)
Regardless of where you are in the world, you can view your DVR’s live or recorded video footage on any internet accessible computer with Internet
Explorer. See what is happening on your property and check in on your employees or family members.
Record Over 2 Years of Video Footage
The 500GB hard drive can hold over 2 years of continuous video
designed for high capacity writing, which ensures long product life and accurate video data storage. Your DVR will alert you when your memory
space is full so that you can overwrite your old video, stop the unit from recording, or backup and transfer your video footage.
Cutting Edge H.264 Compression
The CV500-4CH-002 utilizes H.264 compression—the latest and most advanced compression level available for a DVR system. You will see an
amazing picture but save almost 50% on storage space! H.264 maximizes your hard drive space. You will see an amazing picture but save almost
50% on storage space versus DVRs with MPEG-4 compression! H.264 maximizes your hard drive space.
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and is optimized for 24/7 surveillance. We only use hard drives that are specically
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FEATURES..Continued
24/7 Lifetime Live Customer Support
Assistance is available whenever you need it. Simply visit www.SVAT.com for video networking guides, simple tips on how to protect your property,
and instructional videos on topics such as camera placement. Our customer support team can be reached by phone 24/7, or by email and live web
chat services so that you will always have access to an expert.
4 Professional Grade Weatherproof Cameras
Four high resolution color cameras provide you with a clear and consistent picture at 420 TV lines of resolution. They allow you to better distinguish
facial features, which can help in the positive identication of individuals. The cameras can be used indoor and outdoor. Each one is built with
professional grade aluminum housing and a sunshade to help prevent glare, deterioration and rusting.
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View in the Dark with Automatic Night Vision
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The cameras come equipped with night vision, allowing you to see any monitored area (up to 15ft away!
) in total darkness. Each camera has 12
infrared LEDs that activate automatically when it becomes dark and deactivate during the day to save energy. You will always be able to see what is
happening in your yard or at your business after-hours.
Advanced Motion Activated Recording
You have the option to record video only when motion is detected. Finding important video footage using the playback feature is easy, and will also
save you time and conserve hard drive space. You can even set individual cameras to detect motion while the others continuously record. Advanced
motion detection settings ensure that false alarms are not triggered—the easy motion detection “mask” allows you to block out areas with constant movement, such as roads or blowing trees so that only suspicious activity is recorded.
USB Backup
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A built-in USB port gives you the option of backing up and transferring your video footage with a USB ash drive or external USB hard drive.
Your
video footage then becomes portable for easy viewing and archiving on any PC.
Easy Navigation with the Included Mouse and Remote
Navigate the onscreen menu with the included USB mouse or remote control.
Password Protection
Ensure that only authorized users can change DVR settings or halt recording.
24/7 Scheduled Recording
You can fully customize a weekly recording schedule. You can choose which days of the week and hours of the day you want to continuously record,
motion record, alarm record, or not record at all. Each camera can be scheduled with dierent settings.
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Customize Your Camera Display
Display all four cameras in Quad Screen mode (four camera split screen), or show just an individual camera in Full Screen. Zoom Mode allows you to
enlarge a portion of the camera’s view to get a closer look, and Sequence Mode cycles through all camera views at preset interval times.
Search by Date, Time, or Event
Simply choose the desired date and time range, and the requested video clips will appear. Clips are also labeled by event, which makes it easy to
nd footage that was captured by motion detection.
1. To see which other smart phone devices are compatible, please visit our website: www.SVAT.com.
2. Requires broadband router and broadband Internet connection–not included. Internet Explorer is required.
3. Recording capacity may vary based on recording resolution and quality, lighting conditions and movement in the scene. Based on a 500GB hard drive, using lowest quality settings.
4. Not for use in direct exposure to water, rain or snow.
5. IR illumination range up to 15ft (4.5M) under ideal conditions. Objects at or beyond this range may be partially or completely obscured, depending on the camera application.
6. USB ash drive and external hard drive not included.
7. Maximum 30 FPS (frames per second) per camera. Total 240 FPS for all cameras.
• Video playback software is not Mac compatible.
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ADDITIONAL ACCESSORIES
• CLEARVU7 (LCD Monitor) • CVW62 (60 ft. Camera Extension Cable)
Front Panel
For more information or accessories
please visit: www.svat.com
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1. Channel Display buttons – Displays each corresponding
camera channel in full screen when selected
2. Quad - Displays all 4 cameras at once
3. LED indicators– Indicates what functions are on and/or
working
4. IR Sensor – Detects IR remote control
5. Record – Manually starts recording
6. Rewind – Reverses the playback (1x, 2x, 4x, 8x)
7. Stop – Stops the playback of recorded footage
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8. Pause/Step – Pauses playback, and forward a frame (second press)
9. Fast Forward - Increases playback speed (2x, 4x, 8x)
10. Play – Calls up play search Menu
11. Enter/Copy – Selects current changes/copies to back up
12. Menu – Calls up Main Menu
13. Directional Arrows - Moves the cursor in each corresponding
direction
14. USB port – To connect USB backup device
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BUTTONS & CONNECTIONS...continued
Back Panel
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1. CH1 – Video input 1
2. CH2 – Video input 2
3. CH3 – Video input 3
4. CH4 – Video input 4
5. Monitor Out – Connect to the RCA composite video input
of your TV or monitor
6. USB port for mouse only
7. Audio Out
8. Audio In
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9. Ethernet (RJ-45) – Connect to your router or modem
10. Alarm Inputs (1-4) and PTZ connections
11. Power – 12V 4.16A
12. VGA Out - Connects to a VGA cable for more viewing options
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Remote Control
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1. Channels
2. Quad
3. Record
4. Rewind
5. Fast Forward
6. Pause/Step
7. Stop
8. Play
9. Menu
10. Copy
11. Directional keys
12. Enter
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THINGS TO CONSIDER BEFORE INSTALLATION
CAMERA INSTALLATION
• The camera should be installed between 8 and 13ft above the area to be monitored
• Ensure there are no obstructions in the camera’s view, to maximize viewing area
• Ensure that the sunshade is positioned to avoid glare and position camera away from direct sunlight or indoor lighting
• Decide whether the camera will be wall-mounted, ceiling mounted or sit on a desk/table top. If you are mounting the camera on a wall or
ceiling, use the mounting hardware in the package. We recommend that the mounting bracket is secured using the included screws for all
installations
• This camera comes with 60ft of video/power wire. Please make sure that you mount the cameras no more than 60ft from the TV/monitor/
VCR/DVR. If longer wiring distance is required, 60 ft extensions can be purchased (CVW62) from your local reseller or at
www.SVAT.com
• We recommend using a surge protected power bar to protect the cameras internal circuitry
MOUNTING
1. Decide if the camera will be wall-mounted or sit on a desk/tabletop. The camera can be
adjusted for either mounting scenario by rotating it to the required position.
2. Screw the mounting bracket into the camera’s mounting hole, turning it clockwise.
3. Mount the camera in the desired location no more than 60 ft from the DVR unless you
have purchased additional wiring. You may wall, ceiling or desk mount these cameras.
4. Adjust cameras to the desired viewing angles.
WIRING
1. Plug the 4 PIN DIN
female connection on
the camera into the
4 PIN DIN male
connection on the 60ft
video/power wire.
3. Plug the camera’s
power adapter into an
AC outlet.
2. Plug the included four
port power supply
into the camera power
adapter then into the
red power jack located
on the 60 ft video/
power wire.
4. Attach the BNC to
RCA connectors to
one of the video
inputs on the back
of the DVR.
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CAMERA INSTALLATION...continued
5. Connect the male RCA plug from the 60 ft cable to the BNC to RCA
connector.
6. Repeat the above steps for all of the included cameras.
Note: For detailed instructions and information on the
cameras incluced with this system, please refer to the
Camera specications on pg. 63.
CONNECTING ADDITIONAL DEVICES TO THE DVR
This DVR has multiple connections which allow you to integrate additional SVAT or third party devices to the system. Please note that there
are many makes and models of compatible devices and the instructions below may not be applicable to your device. Always refer to the device
instruction manual for proper setup and operation.
CONNECTING A USB MOUSE
It is recommended to connect the included USB mouse before powering on the DVR. This will speed up the initiliazing process as well as make the DVR easier
t
o use.
1.
Plug the USB c
t of the DVR
por
onnection on the mouse into the USB connection on the back of the DVR. The mouse will only work when connected to the back USB
Note: This Manual was written with the mouse being the main tool for navigation.
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CONNECTING ADDITIONAL DEVICES TO THE DVR...continued
CONNECTING A MONITOR TO THE DVR (RCA COMPOSITE)
1. Connect a BNC to RCA connector to
the MONITOR OUT connection on the
back of the DVR.
4. Switch the TV/Monitor source to view the DVR.
Note: If the monitor has multiple video inputs then the video source will need to be switched to watch the DVR. Example: If the DVR
is connected to Video 2 then press the TV/Video, Input, or Source button on the TV/Monitor to switch to Video 2.
2. Plug the RCA cable into the BNC
connector.
3. Attach the other end of the RCA cable to a
yellow RCA video input on your monitor.
CONNECTING YOUR ALARM SYSTEM TO THE DVR
The CV500-4CH allows you to connect up to four external alarm devices
simultaneously. Please see your alarm device manufacturer for further instructions
on required connections and settings. The DVR supports a 2 wire (normally open or
normally closed) connection.
To connect a two wire alarm:
1. With a small object such as a at head screwdriver push the orange tab
back away from the circular opening.
2. Insert the wire into the hole below the orange tab while it is still
pushed back.
3. Release the orange tab, which will lock the wire into place. Pull lightly
on the wire to make sure it is secure.
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2.
3.
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CONNECTING ADDITIONAL DEVICES TO THE DVR...continued
CONNECTING YOUR DVR TO THE ROUTER
1. Power o the DVR by removing the power cable from the back of the DVR.
2. Connect the included network cable to the back of the DVR in the “Ethernet”
port (LAN).
3. Connect the other end of the network cable to an available port on the
router. The port should be labeled 1-4, or 1-8.
4. Power on the DVR by reconnecting the power cable on the back of the DVR.
Note: If you look at the router there should be a green “link” light
indicating that the DVR is properly connected to the port that it
was plugged into. There will also be an amber and green “link”
light to the right of the Ethernet connection on the back of the
DVR to indicate a proper connection to the router. If both “link”
lights are illuminated, the DVR is properly connected to the router
and you can proceed with the next step.
CONNECTING AND POWERING ON THE DVR
1. Insert the power cord into the
power supply.
4. The DVR will turn on and display the main viewing area after a few moments of initializing.
2. Plug the power cord into a power outlet. 3. Insert the power supply wire into the
rear DC 12V port on the DVR.
Note: We recommend using a surge protected power bar and/or Uninterrupted Power Supply (UPS) backup to prevent damage to
your DVR system.
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GETTING STARTED
Now that you have powered up the DVR and properly connected to a TV or monitor you are ready to begin using and customizing the DVR for your
specic needs. The DVR will automatically begin recording once it has been powered on and initialized. Initializing the DVR is the normal start up
process and can take a few moments.
Using the Mouse
• The included USB mouse makes using the CV500-4CH simple and ecient. Make sure that the mouse is connected to the rear USB port before
powering on the DVR.
• All functions of the mouse are applicable to this DVR, including using the wheel and right and left clicking
Screen Viewing
By double clicking on one the 4 cameras the viewing mode will switch to full screen mode. When in full screen mode, scrolling the mouse wheel
up or down will move you from one camera to the next.
POP UP MENU BAR
Menu options will automatically appear on the bottom of the screen when you move the mouse cursor near the bottom of the screen. More
information can be found in the POP UP MENU BAR section.
The following menu options appear from left to right:
1. Menu – calls up the Main Menu
2. PTZ Control – controls the PTZ cameras (PTZ camera not included)
3. HDD & USB Information (total size, capacity remaining)
4. Digital Zoom – digitally zoom on a specic area
5. Audio Control – enables or disables the audio
6. Auto Sequence – automatically switches between camera
Channels in live viewing mode.
7. Quad screen viewing mode
8. Camera 1 view
9. Camera 2 view
10. Camera 3 view
11. Camera 4 view
12. Manual Record
13. Stop - stops playback or manual record
14. Play Search – calls up the play search menu
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MAIN MENU
The main menu consists of nine options:
1. Camera Setup
2. Motion Setup
3. Record Setup
4. Alarm Setup
5. HDD Management
6. Network Setup
7. Backup Setup
8. System Setup
9. Exit
MAIN MENU
As you navigate through the Menu of the DVR, you will notice that most elds are adjustable. If the Menu setting has to the right of it,
you can adjust the value by either using the left and right directional buttons, or scrolling up or down with the mouse wheel. If the Menu setting
has next to it, you can select this button by pressing ENTER or by clicking on the SET button with the mouse. Clicking SET will enter a sub
menu which will allow you to adjust sub-settings for the DVR.
Note: that the button works as the enter key. This must be pressed to save changes. Where the works as the escape
button, and when pressed will exit the screen and not save any changes.
To call up the Main Menu:
The Main Menu can be called by 2 dierent options:
Option 1:
1. Press the Menu button the DVR front panel or on the remote control.
Option 2:
1. Scroll the mouse to the bottom of the screen to reveal Pop Up Menu Bar.
2. Click the to call up the Main Menu.
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MAIN MENU...continued
Camera setup allows you to make
adjustments to your cameras individually.
A description of the adjustable elds will
be found below.
CAMERA
1. To choose which camera you want to work with highlight CAMERA so that the background is yellow and use the mouse wheel or directional
keys to scroll to the camera you wish to adjust.
• As you change cameras, the settings for each camera will be displayed along with it
VIDEO ADJUST
Video adjust allows you to control the contrast, brightness, hue, color, and sharpness of the your cameras. Use the arrow keys or scroll wheel to
adjust the desired settings. This is particular to only one camera at a time.
When you adjust the settings to your liking:
Press ENTER or Click to save changes, and EXIT
or Click to return to Menu without saving.
CAMERA TITLE
Allows you to name each camera/channel for easy identication.
1. When you have selected the correct camera you wish to adjust,
select to call up the virtual keyboard.
2. Use the keyboard to enter your new camera name. Note that
the camera title can be up to 8 characters long.
3. Select ENTER to conrm changes and exit the keyboard.
4. Rename camera (if desired) then, press ENTER or Click
to save.
5. Click the X to exit or Press Menu.
What the buttons mean:
Mostly all of the characters you see on the virtual keyboard will display as
seen on the screen. Below are the functions of the special buttons that have
a dierent purpose.
– Backspace
ENTER – Conrms changes and exits keyboard
SHIFT – Changes from lower case to upper case (allows you to
pick between the "+" and the "-")
SPACE BAR – Puts a space between characters
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MAIN MENU...continued
DISPLAY
You can choose whether or not to display any individual camera. By setting the display to OFF the camera will not be displayed in live viewing,
however the camera channel will continue to record as per the dened recording settings. The video will be displayed during playback.
DWELL TIME
Dwell time refers to the amount of time the footage from a particular camera will be displayed for when you’re in auto sequence mode. You can set
the dwell time for each camera individually. The auto sequence mode can dwell on one camera from 0-99 seconds.
To Set Dwell Time:
1. Highlight the camera you wish to setup.
2. Highlight dwell time.
3. Use the mouse wheel or directional arrows to set the time (in seconds) that each particular camera will stay on the screen when in
auto sequence mode.
4. Repeat steps 1-3 for each camera.
5. Press Menu or Click to save settings and return to the Main Menu. Exit the Main Menu .
The DVR will take a few moments to load the settings.
To Enter Auto Switch Mode:
1. Scroll mouse to the bottom of the screen to reveal the pop up Menu.
2. Click the auto sequence icon.
The DVR will begin automatically switching between the active cameras according to your dwell time settings.
PTZ SETUP
This DVR supports Pan, Tilt, Zoom (PTZ) or “Dome” cameras, which are not included.
The PTZ camera must use RS-485 and one of the supported protocols (See Specications). For instructions on setting up your PTZ cameras please refer to
the instruction manual for the PTZ camera or contact the PTZ camera manufacturer.
Left-Right Speed: Controls the speed at which the DVR will move the PTZ camera horizontally:"#"is the slowest speed and "# # # # # #"
is the fastest.
Up-Down Speed: Controls the speed at which the DVR will move the PTZ camera vertically: "#" is the slowest speed and "# # # # # #" is the fastest.
Auto Speed: Can be used if the PTZ supports preset positions. Auto-speed will control the speed which the camera will move through the
preset positions.
Baud Rate: This is a camera specic setting dened by the manufacturer. Please consult your PTZ camera manual or manufacturer for
details on this setting.
Protocol: This is a camera specic setting dened by the manufacturer. Please consult your PTZ camera manual or manufacturer for
details on this setting. Supported protocols can be found in the specications.
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MAIN MENU...continued
PTZ Control
To access the PTZ controls of the DVR you will need to use the mouse.
1. Move the mouse cursor to the bottom the screen for Pop Up Menu Bar to display.
2. Select the icon.
The PTZ controls look like this:
PRE: If the PTZ camera supports preset positions this option will allow you to save presets as well as go to one of the saved preset postions. Ex.
You can set Preset Number 1 to view a front door, Preset 2 for the camera to zoom in on the front door, Preset 3 to change the angle of the
camera to view the hall way by the front door, etc. This will save you from manually changing the position of the camera. A maximum of
128 Preset positions can be set.
- Zoom In/Zoom Out Keys
- Direction Keys – move the camera up, down, left, or right
Note: To exit the PTZ control center, right click the mouse.
Please review the following controls:
Auto: Initiates the cameras auto sequence. This will usually consist of panning from side to side and tilting higher and lower.
MOTION DETECTION
1. Access the Main Menu
2. Select the Motion Setup icon
You can set the DVR to detect motion for one or all of your cameras. When one of the
cameras detects motion, the DVR will display an icon on screen indicating motion is
detected. The DVR can also be congured to begin recording, make an audible beep, or
send you an email notication when motion is detected. The event log will be updated
with the motion detection event.
Note: Every time motion is detected an icon will appear, and the camera name from which motion is detected will change from
white, to yellow.
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TO SET MOTION DETECTION
1. Select the camera you wish to congure the motion detection for.
2. Use the mouse wheel, or the directional arrow buttons to toggle between on and o.
MOTION DETECT
Motion detection can be set to ON or OFF. When set to ON, the DVR will recognize and perform specic activities when motion is detected based on
your settings.
BUZZER
The Buzzer can be set to ON or OFF. When set to ON, an audible beep will be heard when motion is detected in this particular camera’s eld of view.
Please refer to the BUZZER TIME SETUP in the ALARM SETUP section for more buzzer settings.
SENSITIVITY
Determines how sensitive the motion detection is. Use the mouse wheel or arrow keys to change the sensitivity value from 1 (least sensitive) to 100
(most sensitive).
MOTION AREA (Motion Area Masking)
You can congure each camera so that there are certain areas to detect and other areas to ignore where motion is detected.
For example, if you are monitoring your home, and there is a fan in the room, you can set the motion area to detect motion everywhere but where the fan is. This way
motion detection will not accidentally be triggered and record insignicant movement.
Motion area is also helpful if you are monitoring outside near a street where there is a lot of trac driving by. You can set your DVR to not detect motion in the area
where the trac is but only when a vehicle turns into the driveway.
To Setup a Motion Area:
1. Choose which camera you wish to setup by using the mouse wheel or directional arrows.
2. Select for Motion Area.
By default the entire grid (30 x 24) is set to detect motion. Here you choose whether to select the motion detection area or to clear a section of the
grid to not detect motion. Sections of the grid that are shaded green will not trigger motion detection.
There are three Menu options while in the grid view which can be accessed by either right clicking the mouse or pressing the Menu button.
1. Select: Used to select areas you wish to
trigger motion detection.
2. Clear: Used to mask o certain areas you
do not want to trigger motion detection.
3. EXIT: Saves changes and exits the
MOTION DETECTION SETUP MENU.
The squared o area shows
the area with no detection
(would be shaded green)
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RECORDING SETUP
1. Access the Main Menu.
2. Select the Motion Setup icon.
RESOLUTION:
You can set the resolution to:
NTSC Mode
1. 720 x 240 (max 60 PPS)
2. 360 x 240 (max 120 PPS)
PAL Mode
1. 720 x 288 (max 50 PPS)
2. 360 x 288 (max 60 PPS)
Note: NTSC video standard is the video standard for North America. Europe and other
countries use the PAL video standard. NTSC videos or cameras will not work on
PAL television sets or monitors.
Changing the resolution will aect the picture quality. A higher resolution will produce a better
quality picture; however, footage recorded in a higher resolution will take up more space on the
hard drive. The higher the resolution causes the maximum number of PPS (pictures per second)
be lowered.
PPS
PPS stands for Pictures Per Second and refers to how many pictures will be captured in 1 second. The more PPS, the smoother the video, and the less
PPS the more choppy the video will appear.
Normal record PPS will adjust the PPS for full record and manual record mode.
Alarm record PPS will adjust the PPS for motion detection and external alarm detection. Generally the normal record PPS will be lower to minimize
the amount of HDD space used when non-important events are happening and the alarm record PPS is higher to use smooth video recording when
motion or alarms are triggered.
To Change the Normal Record PPS:
1. Select to set the Normal Record PPS.
2. Use the mouse wheel or the directional buttons to adjust the PPS.
3. When in 720 x 240, you can change each camera’s PPS.
4. When in 360 x 240 The Normal PPS for CH1 and CH2 will change together,
as will CH3 and CH4.
5. Press ENTER or select to save settings and return to Record Setup Menu.
6. Exit the record setup Menu to save changes.
7. Exit the Main Menu . The DVR will take a few moments to load the settings.
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ALARM RECORD PPS
You can change the PPS for alarm record. You may wish to change
the alarm PPS so that there is a higher PPS for when an alarm (e.g.
motion) is detected by the DVR and a lower PPS for
Normal Record.
To Change the Alarm Record PPS:
1. Select to adjust the Alarm Record PPS.
2. Use the mouse wheel or the directional buttons to adjust the PPS.
3. When in 720 x 240, you can change each camera’s PPS.
4. When in 360 x 240 the normal PPS for CH1 and CH2 will change together, as will CH3 and CH4.
5. Press ENTER or select to save settings and return to Record Setup Menu.
6. Exit the Record Setup Menu to save changes.
7. Exit the Main Menu to save changes. The DVR will take a few moments to load the settings.
• There is a total of 120 PPS (for 360 x 240) available to share between the 4 channels.
• There is a total of 60 PPS (for 720 x 240) available to share between the 4 channels
Note: By clicking the box next to the word ‘AVERAGE’ you can evenly distribute the PPS to all cameras for Normal PPS and Alarm
Record PPS
AUDIO RECORD
The DVR is capable of recording one channel of audio. You can connect a camera that has a built in microphone or connect an external microphone
into the RCA audio input to congure the DVR to record with audio.. The cameras that are included with the DVR do not support audio.
To record with audio:
1. Highlight the Audio Record option.
2. Use the mouse wheel or directional keys to change from OFF to ON.
3. Press ENTER or Click the to save changes.
4. Exit the Main Menu to save changes. The DVR may take a few moments to load the settings.
Using the Pop Up Menu Bar you can mute the audio from playing through the connected speaker or TV and still record.
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