SVAT Electronics CLEARVU9 User Manual

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4CH All-In-One 17" LCD-DVR

Ultra Slim System w/ 4 Indoor/Outdoor Hi-Res Night Vision Security Cameras

COMPLETE SYSTEM

INSTRUCTION MANUAL

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HELP?

PLEASE DO NOT RETURN THIS PRODUCT TO THE STORE

Please contact a SVAT customer support representative rst regarding any additional information
on product features, specications or assistance with set-up. You can contact us via one of the
methods below:

Email:

[e-mail]

Online live web chat:

www.svat.com/support

Toll free fax:

1.888.771.1701

Toll free telephone:

1.866.946.7828

Note: This is manual version 1.0 for this product. You may nd updated versions by

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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. This 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: [phone] SVAT CANADA SVAT USA
Fax: [phone] 4080 Montrose Road 2315 Whirlpool St., Unit 333
Email: [e-mail] Niagara Falls, ON Niagara Falls, NY
Website: www.svat.com Canada L2H 1J9 USA 14305

Warranty Terms

1. Defender products are guaranteed for a period of one year from the date of purchase against defects in workmanship
and materials. This warranty includes but is not limited to the repair, replacement or refund of the purchase price at
Defender’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
specically mentioned in this warranty.

5. This warranty does not cover the shipping cost, 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 form with complete
return instructions. When returning the product for warranty service, please pack it carefully in the original box with all
supplied accessories, and enclose a copy of your original receipt, the completed RA form, 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.

9. Tearing the tamper-proof sticker on the DVR case will void the product warranty.

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INTRODUCTION 8

WHAT IS INCLUDED .....................................................................8

FEATURES ..................................................................................8

OPTIONAL ACCESSORY ................................................................. 9

BUTTONS & CONNECTIONS ........................................................ 10

16" LCD DVR .....................................................................................10

CCD Color Camera .............................................................................10

THINGS TO CONSIDER BEFORE INSTALLATION ............................... 11

CAMERA INSTALLATION ............................................................ 11

Mounting ........................................................................................11

Wiring .............................................................................................11

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

CONNECTING ADDITIONAL DEVICES TO THE DVR ........................... 12

Connecting USB Devices ....................................................................12

USB Mouse ................................................................................................12

USB CD/DVD Writer, External Hard Drive, Or USB Flash Driver ........................13

CONNECTING ADDITIONAL MONITORING DEVICES ......................... 13

Audio Equipped Cameras (Not Included) ......................................................13

6 PIN DIN Cameras (Not Included) ...............................................................13

A Microphone (Not Included) For 2 Way Communication ...............................14

A TV/External Speaker (Not Included) .........................................................14

USING THE REMOTE CONTROL FOR ONSCREEN NAVIGATION ............15

CONNECTING AND POWERING ON ...............................................16

Shutting Down .................................................................................17

Power O The DVR (Recording Stops) ..........................................................17

Turn O The LCD Screen (Recording Continues) ............................................17

LIVE DISPLAY ........................................................................... 17

Multi-Screens ...................................................................................18

Key Lock Function .............................................................................18

Locking The Screen ....................................................................................19

RECORDING MODES ................................................................... 19

To Play Back Footage ........................................................................20

Advanced Search .......................................................................................21

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Accessing The Search Menu ........................................................................21

Searching By Time .....................................................................................21

Searching By Event ....................................................................................22

MAIN MENU ............................................................................. 23

General Menu ..................................................................................23

Display Menu ............................................................................................24

Onscreen Display Menu ..............................................................................24

Monitor Menu ...........................................................................................25

Screen Saver Menu: ...................................................................................26

Camera Menu ............................................................................................27

Camera Title Menu: ...................................................................................27

Changing The Camera Title .........................................................................28

Color Setup Menu: .....................................................................................28

PTZ Setup Menu ........................................................................................29

Setting Up The PTZ Camera ........................................................................29

Conguring The PTZ Menu Options .............................................................30

Controlling The PTZ Camera Through The DVR..............................................31

Motion Sensor Menu ..................................................................................32

Adjusting Area Setup .................................................................................33

Sound Menu ..............................................................................................35

Audio Menu...............................................................................................35

Buzzer Menu .............................................................................................36

System Menu ............................................................................................37

Date/Time Menu: .......................................................................................37

Network Menu ..........................................................................................38

Mail Menu .................................................................................................39

User Management Menu ............................................................................39

Adding A New User ....................................................................................40

Editing Existing Users ................................................................................41

Deleting Users ...........................................................................................43

Logging On To THe System With A User ID ....................................................43

Updating The System Management Menu ...................................................44

Changing The System Name: ......................................................................44

Updating The System’s Firmware ................................................................45

Saving The System Data .............................................................................47

Loading System Data .................................................................................47

Control Device Menu ..................................................................................47

Event/Sensor Menu ....................................................................................48

Hdd Event Menu ........................................................................................48

Alarm Input Menu .....................................................................................49

Alarm Out Menu ........................................................................................49

Buzzer Out Menu .......................................................................................50

Email Notication Menu ............................................................................51

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Disk Manage Menu ....................................................................................52

Changing To The Disk Manage Menu ...........................................................52

Formatting The DVR’s Hard Drive ................................................................53

RECORD MENU ......................................................................... 55

Recording Operations Menu .......................................................................56

Timer/Motion Setup Menu .........................................................................57

Size/FPS/Quality/Audio Settings .................................................................57

Activation Menu ........................................................................................59

Alarm Setup Menu .....................................................................................61

ARCHIVE MENU ........................................................................ 62

Archiving Video Footage To An External USB Device ......................................62

DVR NETWORKING GUIDE ......................................................... 64

Preparing Your DVR ..........................................................................64

Connecting The DVR To Your Router ............................................................65

Accessing The DVR’s IP Information .............................................................65

Conguring Settings ..................................................................................66

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Preparing Your Computer ..................................................................67

Installing The Remote Viewer Software On Your PC ......................................68

Understanding The Remote DVR Viewer Software ..............................69

Connecting To And Viewing The DVR Remotely

Getting Started .........................................................................................71

Creating A Connection Group ......................................................................71

Entering The DVR’s Information ..................................................................72

Adjusting Your Display On Screen ................................................................72

Additional Group Settings ..........................................................................73

Additional Conguration ...........................................................................73

(Within Your Network) .........71

Connecting To And Accessing Your DVR Online ....................................74

Setting Up & Connecting To The Internet .....................................................74

Connecting Via A D-Link Router (Example) ...................................................75

Finding Your External Ip .............................................................................76

Testing Your External Ip .............................................................................76

If Successful ..............................................................................................77

If You Cannot Connect ................................................................................77

Forwarding Outside Your Network ..............................................................79

Setting Up A Dynamic DNS Account .............................................................79

Finalizing Setup ........................................................................................81

Conguring The DVR’s DDNS Information ....................................................82

Setting Up Your DVR To Send Email Alerts ....................................................83

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Sending A Test Email ..................................................................................84

Understanding The Notication E-Mails ......................................................84

Conguring Mail Settings .................................................................85

DVR Settings Through The Remote Viewer .........................................85

Entering Setup ..........................................................................................85

Record Menu .............................................................................................86

Camera Menu ............................................................................................87

Sound Menu ..............................................................................................88

Event/Sensor Menu ....................................................................................89

System Menu ............................................................................................90

Referring To The Event Viewer For Events And Activity ..................................91

Using The Remote Software’s Search Mode To Play Back Previously Recorded

Footage ....................................................................................................92

Finding Previously Recorded Footage .........................................................94

Playing Back Previous Footage ...................................................................94

Archiving Footage To Your PC ......................................................................94

Saving Still Shots (Screen Caps) To Your PC ...................................................95

Sending A Still Image To Your Printer ..........................................................96

Searching The Log Viewer For Events ...........................................................96

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Using The Backup Player To View Archived Footage On Your Pc .............97

TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE ........................................................ 98

Compatible PTZ Protocol ..........................................................................101

SPECIFICATIONS ..................................................................... 101

17" LCD DVR ...................................................................................101

Outdoor Camera (SPARTAN1) ........................................................... 102

COMPLETE SPARTAN1 CAMERA MANUAL .................................... 103

INTRODUCTION

Congratulations on your purchase of the CLEARVU9! Use this ultra slim, all-in-one security system to monitor your home or
business, and experience the convenience in viewing video on the built-in 19” LCD screen. Correct installation and use of this
system will greatly increase the security in your home or business. Please read through this manual carefully and follow the
instructions to get the most out of your CLEARVU9 DVR system.

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FEATURES

Record up to 240 Days

This DVR utilizes the advanced Seagate SV35 hard drive. The 160GB hard drive was designed by Seagate for optimization with DVRs to ensure secure
and consistent recording for years.

Stylishly Integrated 17” LCD

The LCD prole is amazingly slim. View crisp clean video on the 17” screen. The CLEARVU9 instantly transforms your viewing space into a vibrant,
clutter-free, security base station.

View Video Online w/ No Service Fees (Supports DDNS)

View live or recorded footage from any computer with Internet Explorer, anywhere in the world (other web browsers are not compatible). This
unit also features auto time syncing, which makes the time on your video footage consistent with the ocial time. The unique design of the DVR
operating system also means you don’t have to sign up for any additional services.

Email Alerts

This system helps keep you notied of events happening in your monitoring location. You can set the unit to automatically send alerts to your email
inbox whenever motion is detected or when cameras lose power. Up to 7 dierent email addresses can receive these alerts.

USB/DVD/CD Backup

You can transfer video footage to a USB ash drive for archiving or osite viewing. You can also transfer your footage using an external DVD/CD
writer.

Auto-Start Recording

The DVR instantly begins recording when you rst power it on. It will resume recording after any power loss, providing you with a stable, worry-free
security system.

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Advanced Motion Activated Recording

You can set the DVR to record only when motion is detected and alert you with an audible alarm. You can even set individual cameras to detect
motion, and only video from those cameras will be recorded. Motion Mask allows you to block areas with constant motion, ensuring that only
suspicious activity is recorded.

Covert Mode

This system oers a covert way of recording so you have the option to keep your camera locations discreet. The DVR will record footage, but the
camera channel will display a blue screen. This option is customizable for each camera to meet your needs.

Triplex DVR

This DVR gives you the ability to play, record, and remotely view at the same time. Seamlessly play back your video footage or enter menu screens
while recording and viewing over the Internet.

Pre-Event Recording Time

Never miss the events that cause the DVR to begin recording. When the system is in motion activated recording mode, you can set the DVR to store
up to 5 seconds of video footage before the movement actually happened, ensuring that you don’t miss anything.

Password Protection

Ensure that only authorized users can change DVR settings or halt recording.

2 Way Internet Communication

This system comes equipped with audio support and allows 2 way communication between the DVR and a remote PC when connected via the
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Mouse/Remote Control

Navigate the onscreen menu with the included USB mouse and remote control.

24/7 Scheduled Recording

Set up a weekly recording schedule, and specify which hours of the day you want to continuously record, motion detect record, or not record at all.
All video is time and date stamped for easy searching and playback.

Search by Date, Time, or Event

Finding your recorded footage is easy. 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.

Electroluminescent DVR Control Panel

The buttons on the DVR are backlit blue, allowing you to easily operate the system in the dark.

OPTIONAL ACCESSORY

• CVW2(60ft.cameraextensioncable)

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17" LCD DVR

1. Monitor Speaker

2. Channel Selection Buttons - Select to display individual cameras in live

display and playback. Can also be used to enter numeric passwords
(when prompted)

3. Pause Button

4. Navigation / Reviews / Control Buttons

 • Review/PlaybackButton
 • ChangesthePlaybackSpeed
 • ChangestheReverseSpeed
 • UpButton
 • DownButton
 • ForwardPlaybackButton 

5. Enter Button - Conrms selection in navigating onscreen menus

6. Return Button - Returns to the previous screen when navigating onscreen menus

7. Display Button - Selects various display modes in live display and playback

8. Setup Button - Displays the setup menus

9. PTZ Button - Selects PTZ mode in live display

10. Power Button

11. Zoom Button - Selects digital zoom in live display

12. 6 PIN DIN Video Inputs - Connects 6 PIN DIN cameras to the DVR

13. BNC Video Inputs

14. RCA Audio Inputs - For connecting a microphone/audio supported camera

(not included) to the DVR

15. BNC Spot Video Output - Additional connection to your TV/monitor, only
displays video when motion recording is activated

16. RCA Audio Output -For connection to your TV/monitor

17. VESA Mount - International Standard for safe mounting and cable management.

18. Alarm Sensor Inputs/Outputs

19. Ethernet Port - For connection to your local area network and the Internet

20. Power Input

21. USB Inputs

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22. Adjustable Sun Shield - Helps prevent glare from bright lights

23. Infrared (IR) LEDs - Allows the camera to see in the dark up to 15ft away

24. CDS Sensor - Automatically turns on the infrared LEDs when it gets dark out

25. Camera Housing - Made of anodized aluminum to prevent rust

26. Camera Mount - Allows the camera to be desk or wall mountable

27. Connection to Video/Power Wire - 4 PINDIN

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THINGS TO CONSIDER BEFORE INSTALLATION

For best performance, follow these simple guidelines:

• Camera(s)shouldbeinstalledbetween8and13feetabovetheareatobemonitored.

• Tomaximizeviewingarea,ensuretherearenoobstructionsinthecamera’sview.

• Ensurethatthesunshadeispositionedtoavoidglareandpositioncamerasawayfromdirectsunlight.

• Eachcameracomeswith60feetofextensionwire.Pleasemakesureyoumountthecamerasnomorethan60feetfromtheDVR.

• TheDVRshouldbeplacedonaat,stablesurface.Adequateventilationmustbeprovided,sodonotblockanyoftheairventsonthe

back of the DVR.

• Werecommendusingasurgeprotectedpowerbarand/oranUninterruptedPowerSupply(UPS)topowertheDVRandcameras.

CAMERA INSTALLATION

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 the camera to the required position.

2. Screw each mounting bracket into each camera’s mounting hole, turning it clockwise.

3. Mount each camera in the desired location, no more than 60 feet from the DVR (unless you
have purchased additional wiring).

4. Adjust cameras to the desired viewing angles.

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WIRING

Follow these instructions for the installation of each camera:

1. Plug the 4 PIN DIN female connection on the camera into the
4 PIN DIN male connection on the 60 ft. video/power wire.

3. Plug the camera’s power adapter into an AC outlet. 4. Attach the BNC to RCA connectors to the camera inputs on the

2. Plug the camera’s power supply into the power jack located on the
60 ft. video/power wire.

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5. Connect the 60ft. video/power wire’s male RCA plug to one of the
VIDEO IN ports for channel 1-4.

NOTE: For detailled instructions and information on the cameras incluced
with this system, please refer to the Camera Manual on pg.103.

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This DVR has other ports which allow you to connect additional SVAT or third party devices to the system. Please note that there are many makes
and brands of compatible devices, and the instructions below may not always be accurate or applicable. Always refer to your item’s instruction
manual for proper setup and operation.

CONNECTING USB DEVICES

CONNECTING A USB MOUSE FOR ONSCREEN NAVIGATION

Plug in the included USB mouse into one of the USB ports on the side of the DVR for convenient onscreen navigation of menus and display settings.

NOTE: This manual is written with the mouse being the main tool for navigation.

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CONNECTING A USB CD/DVD WRITER, EXTERNAL HARD DRIVE, OR USB FLASH DRIVE (NOT INCLUDED) FOR

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ARCHIVING RECORDED FOOTAGE

You can connect a plug and play CD/DVD Writer to this CLEARVU9 to back up and archive recorded footage that is on the DVR. Simply plug your
external device into the DVR and follow the instructions on pg. 62 to back up your footage to the drive.

NOTE: Only Plug and Play USB devices are compatible with this DVR

CONNECTING ADDITIONAL MONITORING DEVICES

CONNECTING AUDIO EQUIPPED CAMERAS (NOT INCLUDED)

Audio equipped cameras can be connected to the system via the AUDIO IN ports. Through the
RECORD menu (refer to pg.57 for detailed instructions) you can set specic schedules for the
cameras to record audio, or set to have them always record sound. You can also adjust the live
audio settings (pg.35) so you can listen in on a specic camera’s live audio at any time you
choose.

NOTE: Only channels 1-4 can transmit and record audio.
Only one audio device can be equipped per channel. For example, you can not

have an audio equipped camera and a microphone plugged in to channel 1 at
the same time.

CONNECTING 6 PIN DIN CAMERAS (NOT INCLUDED)

Cameras with 6 PIN DIN connections (not included) can be plugged into the system via
the 6 PIN DIN jacks on the back of the DVR.

NOTE: Only use SVAT brand 6 PIN DIN cameras with this product. Any
other brands may not have the same PIN layout or power level. Connecting
a device that requires a dierent PIN layout or any other level of power is
dangerous to the camera, the DVR, and yourself and can run the risk of electric
shock.

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CONNECTING A MICROPHONE (NOT INCLUDED) FOR 2 WAY COMMUNICATION

If you connect a microphone to one of the AUDIO IN jacks, you can communicate with computers
that are remotely connected to the DVR. After connecting the microphone, simply enable
live audio and the channel which it is connected to (see pg.35 for more information on audio
settings). Audio will be transmitted to the connected PC until the LIVE AUDIO setting is turned
to OFF, or the microphone is disconnected.

NOTE: Only one audio device can be equipped per channel. For example, you can not have an

audio equipped camera and a microphone plugged in to channel 1 at the same time.

CONNECTING A TV/EXTERNAL SPEAKER (NOT INCLUDED) FOR LISTENING TO LIVE AUDIO OR 2 WAY COMMUNICATION

Connecting a TV or external speaker to the audio out jack allows you to listen to live audio from
one of your audio-equipped cameras (not included). After connecting the TV or speaker, simply
enable live audio and the channel which it is connected to (see pg.35 for more information on
audio settings). Audio will be transmitted to the speaker until the LIVE AUDIO setting is turned
to OFF, or the speaker is disconnected.

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USING THE REMOTE CONTROL FOR ONSCREEN NAVIGATION

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1 POWER BUTTON
Turns the LCD screen or DVR system ON or OFF

2 SETUP BUTTON

Enters the setup screen

3 CHANNEL SELECTION BUTTONS

Select to display individual cameras in live display and playback.
Can also be used to enter numeric passwords (when prompted)

4 ENTER BUTTON
Conrms selection in navigating onscreen menus

5 NAVIGATION / REVIEWS / CONTROL BUTTONS
Up Button

Review/ Playback Button
Changes the Playback Speed
Down Button
Changes the Reverse Speed
Reverse Playback Button
Pause Button

6 MENU BUTTONS

Display Button
Search Button
PTZ Button
Key Lock Button
Sequence Button
Zoom Button
Archive Button

7 RETURN BUTTON
Returns to the previous screen when navigating onscreen menus

8 ID BUTTON
Allows you to select and log on as a specic ID. This is for multiple

systems controlled by one remote.

NOTE: The remote control requires 2 AAA batteries (included).

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CONNECTING AND POWERING ON

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1. Insert the power supply wire into the rear DC 12V port on the DVR
Insert the power cord into the power supply.

3. The DVR will power on and you will see a startup screen that
detects and checks the status of hard drives.

4. The DVR will begin normal operation and will show the default
display of all 4 channels.

2. Plug the power cord from power supply into the power outlet.
We recommend using a surge protected power bar and/or
Uninterrupted Power Supply (UPS) backup to prevent damage to
your DVR system.

NOTE: When powered on for the rst time, the CLEARVU9 will automatically begin recording if cameras are connected. The DVR will

continue to record on this setting until it is manually changed to a dierent mode.

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SHUTTING DOWN

With this DVR you have the option to shut down the entire unit and stop the DVR from recording, or to turn o the LCD screen but continue
recording. For security reasons, you must enter your password to power o the system and halt recording. In either of these situations, pressing the

button again will turn the DVR or LCD screen back on.

NOTE: Only users with ADMIN permission levels can turn the unit OFF. For more information on permission levels, please refer to MAKING

CHANGES TO THE USER MANAGEMENT MENU, pg.39.

TO POWER OFF THE DVR (RECORDING STOPS)

1. When on the Live Display screen, press and hold the button on the DVR until the password window pops up.

2. You must then log o of the system. Use the Channel Selection buttons (or the number pad on the remote control) to type in your
password and press the ENTER button. (The default password is “1234”)

3. The DVR will turn o, disabling recording and remote viewing of your cameras.

TO TURN OFF THE LCD SCREEN (RECORDING CONTINUES)

1. Press the button on the DVR.

2. The screen will turn o, but recording will still continue and you will still be able to access the DVR remotely.

TIP: You can set up a screen saver so the LCD screen turns o after a certain period of inactivity, but will continue recording. You
can also set the screen saver to activate for a specic period of time (for example, at night when you are asleep). For more
information on screen saver settings, please refer to MAKING CHANGES TO THE SCREEN SAVER MENU,pg.26.

LIVE DISPLAY

Live Display Mode allows you to view your cameras and gives you options of which cameras you want to view, when you want to view them, and
how you want the footage displayed on the screen. This is the default view when you power on the DVR.

A status bar at the bottom of the screen shows you the current date and time, as well as the percentage of hard drive space used.

A title for each camera will be shown, and
changing the title for each camera, please see MAKING CHANGES TO THE CAMERA TITLE MENU, pg.27. For more information on dierent recording
modes, please see RECORDING MODES, pg.19.

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MULTI-SCREENS

The CLEARVU9 gives you several dierent viewing options for your cameras. You can choose between Sequence Mode, Single camera, and Quad (4
camera).

TO CHANGE YOUR CAMERA DISPLAY

1. To change your camera display, click the right mouse button on the Live Display screen.

2. Click the DISPLAY icon.

3. To choose a dierent Display mode, repeat steps 1 and 2. This time, Single Display mode will be activated.

4. If you do not wish to view in Single Display mode, repeat steps 1 and 2 to view a dierent display option.

5. Continue repeating steps 1 and 2 until you nd a preferred layout.

TIP: To view an individual camera in full screen at any time, simply double click the camera you wish to view. To exit and return
back to your previous viewing mode, double click the screen again.

KEY LOCK FUNCTION

Any user with ADMIN rights can choose to lock the use of the DVR, restricting unauthorized access or system shut down. This function is useful if the
DVR is in a shared room. The DVR can only be locked and unlocked with a password.

For additional information on ADMIN rights and other user settings, see MAKING CHANGES TO THE USER MANAGEMENT MENU, pg.39.

NOTE: A mouse or remote control is required in order to deactivate Key Lock Mode.

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LOCKING THE SCREEN

1. To lock the screen and disable settings, click the right mouse button on the Live Display screen.

2. Click the Key Lock icon.

3. Enter your password (the default password is ‘1234’) and select OK.

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4. The status bar at the bottom of the screen will disappear, and the word LOCK will be in the middle of the screen.

5. Key Lock is now activated. All buttons on the DVR’s button panel will be disabled, and all buttons on the remote control (except for the Key Lock
button) will have no function.

OR

6. When you want to deactivate Key Lock, press the Key Lock
button on the remote.

7. Enter the password (the default password is ‘1234’) on the
remote or the DVR’s button panel and press ENTER.

8. Key lock is now disabled, and you are able to access menus
and change settings.

RECORDING MODES

6. Right Click on the live display screen to bring up the Key lock
screen

7. Enter the password (the default password is ‘1234’) on the
remote or the DVR’s button panel and press ENTER.

8. Key lock is now disabled, and you are able to access menus and
change settings.

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Continuous Record Mode is the simplest of recording modes. When you power on the DVR, recording will start automatically and the DVR will

continue recording until you choose to stop it. The

Schedule Mode allows you to create a daily or weekly schedule for the system to record. This schedule is customizable for each camera, each day

of the week. The
is not scheduled to record.

For information on setting Schedule Mode and its settings, see MAKING CHANGES TO THE ACTIVATION MENU, pg.59.

Motion Detection Mode allows you to have the cameras wait on standby and only record when motion in the monitoring area(s) is detected.

This mode conserves hard drive space and only records important footage. A

icon will display next to the camera title when the camera is recording, and will disappear during times that the camera

beside each camera title indicates that the camera is in continuous recording mode.

icon will display next to the camera title when the camera

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detects motion while in this mode. Otherwise, the icon will be a green
detecting motion or recording (standby mode).

For additional information on setting Motion Detect Mode and its settings, see MAKING CHANGES TO THE ACTIVATION MENU, pg.59.

, meaning that the camera is in Motion Detection mode, but is not

PLAYBACK MODE

You can play back recorded footage right from the DVR’s button panel. This allows you to review recorded footage from all active cameras. To search
and playback specic events, see ADVANCED SEARCH, pg.21.

TO PLAY BACK FOOTAGE

1. If you want to enter playback mode, press on the DVR’s button panel.

2. Enter your password (the default password is ‘1234’) and select OK.

3. Your cameras will be displayed on screen, with “END VIDEO” in each frame. The date and time will be displayed in the status bar at the bottom
of the screen.

4. To begin reverse playback, click . You will see your present footage begin to play in reverse and the clock count backwards.

5. The and buttons allow you to adjust reverse speeds from real time up to 64x. Clicking, or clicking and holding the buttons allow you
to increase reverse speeds.

6. Any cameras that were scheduled to record will display the footage in reverse.

7. Any cameras that are disconnected or were not scheduled to record will display a blue screen and the words “END VIDEO” in the frame.

8. Cameras which were set to detect motion will have a frozen image and “NO VIDEO” in the frame. Any recorded footage will play in reverse.

9. When you reach footage you want to review, the and buttons can be used to pause and play footage. The button can be used to
fast forward through footage.

10. You can click the button on screen if you want to change your viewing options at any time. You can choose between full screen, sequence,
and quad.

11. When you are nished reviewing footage in playback mode, press to return back to Live Display.

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ADVANCED SEARCH

The advanced search mode displays a calendar, allowing you to easily search by either time or event for specic days or periods of time. Once the
desired footage is found, it can easily be played back and reviewed.

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ACCESSING THE SEARCH MENU

1. Access the SEARCH menu by clicking the
right mouse button on the Live Display
screen.

2. Click the SEARCH icon

3. Enter your password (the default

password is 1234) and select OK.

SEARCHING BY TIME

1. If the “SEARCH BY TIME” title is not already
active (the words will be yellow), click the
title to enter the SEARCH BY TIME SCREEN.

2. Use the mouse to click and select the date
of the footage you are searching for. Dates
that have footage available will be yellow

in color. You can use the
to the month and year to choose a

dierent time frame, if needed.

buttons next

3. The time lines next to the calendar
(displayed in 15 minute intervals on a 24
hour clock) will change and display the
video status for the date selected. Orange
blocks mean that there is archived video
for the time period, and blue blocks mean
that video was not recorded during the time.

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4. To move to a specic time period, click and drag the arrow along the timeline to the specic time period you are looking for. As you drag the
arrow you will see the time indicator (next to the play button) change accordingly.

5. When you reach the desired time, press PLAY.

NOTE: Pressing PLAY puts the DVR into playback mode. For information and detailed instructions on navigating through Playback

mode, please see PLAYBACK MODE, pg. 20.

SEARCHING BY EVENT

1. Click “SEARCH BY EVENT” at the top of the screen
to enter the SEARCH BY EVENT menu.

2. Use the
titles to choose a date and time range of your
choice.

3. Check and uncheck the event boxes as needed.
For example, if you ONLY want to search for
motion activated recording on cameras 1 and 4,
make sure that the MOTION, CH1, and CH4 boxes
are checked.

4. Click START to activate the search. The event list
will be updated with all events which meet the
criteria selected in the check boxes above.

5. You can press the UP or DOWN buttons to scroll
through longer lists.

6. If you would like to review an event, simply
double click the desired entry.

buttons next to the FROM and TO

7. When you have completed searching for and
playing back footage, click
corner of the window to return to the Live Display
screen.

NOTE: Pressing PLAY puts the DVR into playback mode. For information and detailed instructions on navigating through Playback mode,

please see PLAYBACK MODE pg.20.

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MAIN MENU

This section will outline all the settings within
each of the system menus. With these menus
you can customize the DVR to meet your
viewing needs. The three main menus are
GENERAL, RECORD, and ARCHIVING. Within
these menus are many dierent submenus
which allow you to customize your DVR to meet
your needs.

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GENERAL MENU

The main system menus within the General menu are DISPLAY, CAMERA, SOUND, SYSTEM, EVENT/SENSOR, and DISK MANAGEMENT. This

section will outline each of these menus as well as the functions and settings within the submenus.

1. To access the GENERAL menu, click the right
mouse button on the Live Display screen.

2. Click the SETUP icon.

3. Enter your password (the default password is
‘1234’) and select OK.

4. Click the GENERAL button.

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DISPLAY MENU

Within the DISPLAY menu are the following submenus: OSD, MONITOR, and SCREENSAVER. The OSD (Onscreen Display) menu allows you to
control general screen settings such as camera titles and transparencies. The MONITOR menu allows you to control alarm and event settings. In
the SCREENSAVER menu you are able to set the LCD screen to turn o after a certain period of inactivity or to turn o for a specic period of time.

MAKING CHANGES TO THE OSD (ONSCREEN DISPLAY) MENU

1. While in the GENERAL menu, click the

DISPLAY button.

2. Click the OSD title on the left hand side of

the window.

3. To navigate through the OSD menu, use

the mouse to click the status (OFF, ON, etc)
of the setting you wish to change. You will
see the outline of the status turn green.

4. Use the

setting.

5. When you have made all the desired

changes to the OSD menu, click APPLY. If
you wish to exit without saving changes,
click in the top right corner of the window.

6. Save your settings when prompted.

buttons to choose the preferred

NOTE: Each of the settings within the OSD menu are described in detail below.

STATUS BAR: Turns the status bar at the bottom of the live display ON or OFF. The status bar at the bottom of the screen shows you the current

date and time, as well as the percentage of hard drive space used.

CAMERA TITLE: Determines whether the camera title (i.e. CAM1) is displayed onscreen (ON) or if there is no title displayed (OFF).

EVENT ICON: Determines whether the , , or icons are displayed at the top right corner of each channel display window. You can turn

these icons ON of OFF.

BORDER: Turn the border around each channel in multi screen display mode ON or OFF.

BORDER COLOR: If the border is turned ON, you can change it to be gray, white, blue, red, yellow, or green.

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MENU TRANSPARENCY: When accessing a menu, you have the ability to still be able to see the cameras behind the menu window. Changing the

value determines whether the menu is more transparent (making it easier to see the cameras while the menu is open) or less transparent
(more dicult to see the cameras while the menu is open). You can adjust the transparency level between 0 and 100, with 0 being

completely solid and 100 being fully transparent.

MAKING CHANGES TO THE MONITOR MENU

1. After applying any desired changes to other
menus, click the MONITOR title on the left
hand side of the window.

2. To navigate through the MONITOR menu, use
the mouse to click the status (OFF, ON, etc) of
the setting you wish to change. You will see
the outline of the status turn green.

3. Use the
setting.

4. When you have made all the desired changes
to the MONITOR menu, click APPLY. If you
wish to exit without saving changes, click

NOTE: Each of the settings within the MONITOR menu are described in detail below.

SEQUENCE DWELL: Allows you to adjust the amount of time that each screen is displayed during Sequence mode. You can choose between 1-60

seconds.

SPOT-OUT DWELL: Allows you to adjust the amount of time that the camera will be displayed on the Spot-Out monitor (if applicable). You can

choose between 1-60 seconds.

DE-INTERLACE MODE: Can be turned ON or OFF. When turned ON, De-Interlace mode helps provide smoother playback of video footage.

ALARM POP-UP MODE: Choose the amount of time (between 1-60 seconds) that the camera will be displayed full screen when an alarm is

detected.

MOTION POP-UP MODE: When set to ON, any camera that detects motion will be displayed in full screen after the movement occurs. For the set

amount of dwell time

in the top right corner of the window

buttons to choose the preferred

MOTION POP-UP DWELL: If Motion Pop-Up mode is set to ON, Motion Pop-Up Dwell determines the length of time (between 1-60 seconds) that

the camera will be displayed full screen when motion is detected.

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MAKING CHANGES TO THE SCREEN SAVER MENU:

1. After saving any desired changes to other
menus, click the SCREEN SAVER title on the
left hand side of the window.

2. To navigate through the SCREEN SAVER
menu, use the mouse to click the status
(OFF, ON, etc) of the setting you wish to
change. You will see the outline of the
status turn green.

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3. Use the
setting.

4. When you have made all the desired changes
to the SCREEN SAVER menu, click APPLY. If
you wish to exit without saving changes, click

5. After clicking APPLY, click in the top right corner of the window to exit the DISPLAY menu and return to the GENERAL menu screen.

AUTO BRIGHTNESS: Can be set so that the LCD screen turns o after a certain period of inactivity. Recording will continue during this time. You

MAIN DISPLAY OFF: When set to ON, the DVR will turn and remain o for the duration of time specied in the FROM and TO status box

FROM: Only active when the MAIN DISPLAY OFF is set to ON. This is the start time for the screen saver to be activated.

TO: Only active when the MAIN DISPLAY OFF is set to ON. This is the time for screen saver to deactivate and the LCD monitor to turn back on.

buttons to choose the preferred

NOTE: Each of the settings within the Screen Saver menu are described in detail below.

in the top right corner of the window.

can set the monitor to turn o after 10, 20, 30, 40, 50 or 60 minutes. Choosing “OFF” will disable auto brightness, meaning that your
monitor will constantly remain on unless it is manually shut o.

underneath. When set to OFF, the LCD screen will only deactivate in accordance with the AUTO BRIGHTNESS setting, or when the screen is
turned o manually.

TIP: You can manually turn the LCD monitor on and o by pressing on the DVR’s button panel. Recording will continue.

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CAMERA MENU

The camera menu allows you to make changes
to the following: CAMERA TITLE, COLOR
SETUP, PTZ SETUP, and MOTION SENSOR.
The CAMERA TITLE menu allows you to
personalize the on-screen title of each camera
as well as whether the camera will be displayed
in covert mode. The COLOR SETUP menu is
where you to make specic changes to the
brightness, contrast, tint, and color of each
camera individually. PTZ SETUP congures
settings for PTZ cameras (not included).
MOTION SENSOR allows you to set each
camera’s sensitivity to motion.

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MAKING CHANGES TO THE CAMERA TITLE MENU:

1. In the GENERAL menu, click the CAMERA
button.

2. Click the CAMERA TITLE title on the left
hand side of the window.

3. A list of cameras is displayed on screen
as well as the ON/OFF option for Covert
Mode and each camera’s title.

4. To navigate through the CAMERA TITLE
menu, use the mouse to click the status
(OFF, ON, etc) of the setting you wish to
change. You will see the outline of the
status turn green.

5. Use the buttons to choose the preferred setting.

6. When you have made all the desired changes to the CAMERA TITLE menu, click APPLY. If you wish to exit without saving changes, click in
the top right corner of the window.

7. You will be prompted to save these settings.

NOTE: Each of the settings within the CAMERA TITLE menu are described in detail below.

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COVERT: Covert mode can be turned ON or OFF for each camera. Covert cameras will record according to the camera’s specic schedule, but its

monitoring area will NOT be displayed onscreen (a blue screen will appear in its place). This allows you to keep your camera locations discreet.

CAMERA TITLE: Allows you to name each camera individually for easy reference. Example: Front door, back door, warehouse.

CHANGING THE CAMERA TITLE

1. Double click the camera title. A virtual
keyboard will pop up

2. Enter a title for the camera by clicking each
letter individually. The title can be up to 11
characters and can include both numbers
and letters.

3. The

4. When you have nished making sequence

button allows you to move

between capital letters and lowercase, and

can be used to delete letters.

title, click to exit the onscreen
keyboard.

MAKING CHANGES TO THE COLOR SETUP MENU:

1. After saving any desired changes to other

menus, click the COLOR SETUP title on the
left hand side of the window.

2. A list of cameras is displayed on screen as

well as well as brightness, contrast, tint, and
color options for each camera.

3. To view a camera in full screen and make

adjustments use the mouse to double click
one of the settings of the camera you wish
to change.

4. The camera will pop up in full screen and a

status bar at the bottom of the screen will
display each of the 4 settings as well as the
camera channel.

5. Under BRIGHTNESS, click the

6. Under CONTRAST, click the

7. Under TINT, click the buttons to adjust the brightness between 1 and 100 (the default is 50).

buttons to adjust the brightness between 1 and 100 (the default is 60).

buttons to adjust the brightness between 1 and 100 (the default is 50).

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8. Under COLOR, click the buttons to adjust the brightness between 1 and 100 (the default is 50).

9. When you have completed changing settings for that particular camera, you can use the buttons to select another camera channel.

10. When you have made all desired adjustments, click to exit the setup screen.

11. You will return to the list of cameras, and any changes you made to the numbers will appear in the proper columns.

12. When you have made all the desired changes to cameras, click APPLY. If you wish to exit without saving changes, click the

corner of the window.

13. You will be prompted to save these changes.

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MAKING CHANGES TO THE PTZ SETUP MENU

This section is applicable to Pan Tilt Zoom (PTZ) Cameras ONLY. PTZ cameras are not included with this system and must be purchased additionally
from a third party retailer.

Before connecting the PTZ camera, be sure that it is compatible with this DVR system. A complete list of 20 PTZ protocols (brand and model
number) is available on pg.101 for reference.

SETTING UP THE PTZ CAMERA

1. Turn DVR o and unplug the power to the unit.

2. Assemble the PTZ camera and connect it to the DVR according to its instruction manual.

NOTE: Please see the image below for help with wire connections. In this picture, the camera is an RS-485 PTZ.
Make sure that the + wire is plugged into D+ (picture)
Make sure that the – wire is plugged into D – (picture)
(Consult your manual for instructions on which wire is + and which wire is – )

3. Connect the camera to any of the BNC Channels on the back of the DVR (the DIN channel must not have a camera connected).

4. Turn on the DVR, your camera should display in appropriate area.

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CONFIGURING THE PTZ MENU OPTIONS

1. To get to the PTZ Menu, access the
GENERAL menu by clicking the right mouse
button on the Live Display screen.

2. Click the SETUP icon.

3. Enter your password (the default password
is ‘1234’) and select OK.

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4. Click the GENERAL button.

5. Click the CAMERA button.

6. Choose PTZ SETUP on the left hand side of the window.

7. To navigate through the PTZ Setup menu, use the mouse to click the status (OFF, ON, etc) of the setting you wish to change. You will see the
outline of the status turn green.

8. Use the

9. When you have made all the desired changes to the PTZ SETUP menu, click APPLY. If you wish to exit without saving changes, click
top right corner of the window.

NOTE: Each of the settings within the PTZ SETUP menu are described in detail below.

ADDRESS: The Camera Address of the PTZ camera. This is determined by the settings on the PTZ camera._ Refer to the camera’s instruction

manual and enter this number accordingly.

PROTOCOL: Select the protocol for the camera. Refer to the camera’s instruction manual and make sure that its protocol is on the list of

compatible protocols listed on pg.101. Select the camera’s protocol from the list.

buttons to choose the preferred setting.

in the

BAUD RATE: The communication speed for the PTZ speed. Can be 2400, 4800, 9600, 19200, and 38400 BPS. Refer to the camera’s instruction

manual for its Baud Rate.

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