Tyco ADT9E, ADT16E User Manual
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WARNING
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK
DO NOT OPEN
WARNING: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK,
DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK).
NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE.
REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED
SERVICE PERSONNEL.
The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol, within an equilateral triangle, is intended to alert
the user to the presence of uninsulated "dangerous voltage" within the product's enclosure
that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock.
The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the
presence of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the literature
accompanying the appliance.
COMPLIANCE NOTICE OF FCC:
THIS EQUIPMENT HAS BEEN TESTED AND FOUND TO COMPLY WITH THE LIMITS FOR A CLASS A DIGITAL
DEVICE, PURSUANT TO PART 15 OF THE FCC RULES. THESE LIMITS ARE DESIGNED TO PROVIDE
REASONABLE PROTECTION AGAINST HARMFUL INTERFERENCE WHEN THE EQUIPMENT IS OPERATED
IN A COMMERCIAL ENVIRONMENT. THIS EQUIPMENT GENERATES, USES, AND CAN RADIATE RADIO
FREQUENCY ENERGY AND IF NOT INSTALLED AND USED IN ACC ORDANCE WITH THE INSTRUCTION
MANUAL, MAY CAUSE HARMFUL INTERFERENCE TO RADIO COMMUNICATIONS. OPERATION OF THIS
EQUIPMENT IN A RESIDENTIAL AREA IS LIKELY TO CAUSE HARMFUL INTERFERENCE, IN WHICH CASE
USERS WILL BE REQUIRED TO CORRECT THE INTERFERENCE AT THEIR OWN EXPENSE.
WARNING: CHANGES OR MODIFICATIONS NOT EXPRESSLY APPROVED BY THE PARTY RESPONSIBLE
FOR COMPLIANCE COULD VOID THE USER’S AUTHORITY TO OPERATE THE EQUIPMENT.
THIS CLASS OF DIGITAL APPARATUS MEETS ALL REQUIREMENTS OF THE CANADIAN
INTERFERENCE-CAUSING EQUIPMENT REGULATIONS.
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problems resulting from the use thereof. The information contained herein is subject to change without notice.
Revisions or new editions to this publication may be issued to incorporate such changes.
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Important Safeguards
1. Read Instructions
All the safety and operating instructions should be read before the
appliance is operated.
2. Retain Instructions
The safety and operating instructions should be retained for future
reference.
3. Cleaning
Unplug this equipment from the wall outlet before cl ean ing it. Do not
use liquid aerosol cleaners. Use a damp soft cloth for cleaning.
4. Attachments
Never add any attachments and/or equipment with out the approval of
the manufacturer as such additions may result in the risk of fire, e lectric
shock or other personal injury.
5. Water and/or Moisture
Do not use this equipment near water or in contact with water.
6. Accessories
Do not place this equipment on an unstable cart , stand or table. The
equipment may fall, causing serious injury to a child or adult, and
serious damage to the equipment. Wall or shelf mounting should
follow the manufacturer's instructions, and should use a mounting kit
approved by the manufacturer.
This equipment and cart combination should be moved with care.
Quick stops, excessive force, and uneven surfaces may cause the
equipment and cart combination to overturn.
7. Power Sources
This equipment should be operate d only from the ty pe of power s ource
indicated on the marking label. If you are not sure of the type of power,
please consult your equipment dealer or local power company.
8. Power Cords
Operator or installer must remove power and TNT co nnecti ons befo re
handling the equipment.
9. Lightning
For added protection for this equipment during a ligh tning storm, or
when it is left unattended and unused for long per iods of time, unplu g it
from the wall outlet and disconnect the antenna or cable system. This
will prevent damage to the equipment due to lightning and power-lin e
surges.
10. Overloading
Do not overload wall outlets and extension co rds as this can result in
the risk of fire or electric shock.
11. Objects and Liquids
Never push objects of any kind through openings of this equipment as
they may touch dangerous voltage points or short out parts that could
result in a fire or electric shock. Never spill liquid of any kind on the
equipment.
12. Servicing
Do not attempt to service this equipment yourself. Refer all servicing
to qualified service personnel.
13. Damage requiring Service
Unplug this equipment from the wall outlet and refer servicing to
qualified service personnel under the following conditions:
A. When the power-supply cord or the plug has been damaged.
B. If liquid is spilled, or objects ha ve fallen into the equipment.
C. If the equipment has been exposed to rain or water.
D. If the equipment does not operate normally by following the
operating instructions, adj ust only tho se controls that are cove red by
the operating instructions as an improper adjustment of other
controls may result in dam age and will of ten require e xtensive w ork
by a qualified technician to restore the equipment to its normal
operation.
E. If the equipment has been dropped, or the cabinet damaged.
F. When the equipment exhibits a distinct change in performance —
this indicates a need for service.
14. Replacement Parts
When replacement parts are required, be sure the service te chnician has
used replacement parts specified by the manufacturer or that have the
same characteristics as the original p art. Unauthorized substitutions
may result in fire, electric shock or other hazards.
15. Safety Check
Upon completion of any service or repairs to this equi pment, ask the
service technician to perform safety checks to determine that the
equipment is in proper operating condition.
16. Field Installation
This installation should be made b y a qualified service person and
should conform to all local codes.
17. Correct Batteries
Warning: Risk of explosion if battery is replaced b y an incorrect t ype.
Dispose of used batteries according to the instructions.
18. Tmra
A manufacturer’s maximum recommended ambient temperature
(Tmra) for the equipment must be specified so that the customer and
installer may determine a suitable maximum operating environment
for the equipment.
19. Elevated Operating Ambient Temperature
If installed in a closed or multi-unit rack assembly, the operating
ambient temperature of the rack environm ent may be greater than ro om
ambient. Therefore, consideration should be giv en to installing the
equipment in an environment compatible with the manufacturer’s
maximum rated ambient temperature (Tmra).
20. Reduced Air Flow
Installation of the equipment i n the rack should b e such that the a mount
of airflow required for safe operation of the equipment is not
compromised.
21. Mechanical Loading
Mounting of the equipment in the rack should be such that a hazardous
condition is not caused by uneven mechanical loading.
22. Circuit Overloading
Consideration should be given to connection of the equipment to
supply circuit and the effect that overloading of circuits might have on
over current protection and supply wiring. App ropriate consid eration
of equipment nameplate ratings should be used when addressing this
concern.
23. Reliable Earthing (Grounding)
Reliable grounding of rack mounted equipment should b e maintained.
Particular attention should be given to supply connections other than
direct conections to the branch circuit (e.g., use of power stri ps).
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Table of Contents
Chapter 1 — Introduction.............................................................................. 1
Features ......................................................................................................1
Technical Overview.................................................................................... 2
Chapter 2 — Installation................................................................................ 3
Package Contents...................................................................................... 3
Required Installation Tools .......................................................................3
Setting Unit for NTSC or PAL....................................................................3
Connecting the Video Source ...................................................................4
Connecting the Loop Through Video ....................................................... 4
Connecting the Monitor.............................................................................4
Connecting Audio ......................................................................................5
Connecting Alarms ....................................................................................5
AI 1 to 16 (Alarm In).................................................................................. 5
GND (Ground) ..........................................................................................6
AO 1 and 4 (Alarm Out)............................................................................6
ARI (Alarm Reset In)................................................................................. 6
Connecting to RS485 ................................................................................. 6
Connecting to the Network Port................................................................ 6
Connecting to the USB Port...................................................................... 7
Connecting to the RS232 Port................................................................... 7
Factory Reset.............................................................................................. 7
Connecting the Power Cord...................................................................... 8
Chapter 3 — Configuration ........................................................................... 9
Front Panel Controls.................................................................................. 9
BACKUP LED...........................................................................................9
NETWORK LED .......................................................................................9
POWER LED............................................................................................ 9
Camera Buttons (1 to 16).......................................................................... 9
RW (Rewind) Button.................................................................................9
PLAY/PAUSE Button..............................................................................10
FF (Fast Forward) Button........................................................................10
PREV (Previous) Button......................................................................... 10
SEARCH/STOP Button........................................................................... 10
NEXT Button........................................................................................... 10
SPOT Button........................................................................................... 10
DISPLAY Button..................................................................................... 10
SEQUENCE Button................................................................................ 11
MENU Button.......................................................................................... 11
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REC (Record) Button.............................................................................. 11
FREEZE Button...................................................................................... 11
ALARM Button........................................................................................11
PTZ Button.............................................................................................. 11
Enter Button............................................................................................ 11
Up, Down, Left, Right Arrow Buttons...................................................... 11
Turning on the Power .............................................................................. 12
Initial Unit Setup.......................................................................................12
Normal Setup Screen...............................................................................12
System Information................................................................................. 13
Date/Time Setup..................................................................................... 16
System Check Screen............................................................................ 19
Storage Screen....................................................................................... 21
System Log Screen ................................................................................ 23
System Shutdown................................................................................... 23
Configuring Input Devices....................................................................... 24
Camera Setup Screen............................................................................ 24
Alarm In Setup Screen............................................................................ 25
Motion Detector ......................................................................................26
Alarm Out Setup Screen......................................................................... 28
Audio Setup Screen................................................................................ 29
RS232/RS485 Setup Screen.................................................................. 30
Configuring Recording Settings............................................................. 30
Record Mode Setup Screen.................................................................... 31
Time-Lapse Record Mode Setup Screen................................................ 32
Time-Lapse Recording Schedule............................................................ 33
Pre-Event Recording Setup Screen........................................................ 34
Event Action Setup .................................................................................. 34
Alarm In Event Action (Record) Setup Screen........................................ 35
Alarm In Event Action (Alarm Out) Setup Screen................................... 36
Alarm In Event Action (Notify) Setup Screen..........................................36
Motion Detector Event Action (Record) Setup Screen............................ 37
Motion Detector Event Action (Alarm Out) Setup Screen....................... 38
Motion Detector Event Action (Notify) Setup Screen.............................. 38
Video Loss Event Action (Record) Setup Screen ...................................39
Video Loss Event Action (Alarm Out) Setup Screen............................... 40
Video Loss Event Action (Notify) Setup Screen...................................... 40
Display Setup............................................................................................ 41
OSD (On-Screen Display) Setup............................................................ 41
Main Monitoring Setup Screen................................................................ 42
Spot Monitoring Setup Screen................................................................ 43
Network Setup Screen ............................................................................. 43
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LAN Setup Screen.................................................................................. 45
Modem Setup .........................................................................................48
DVRNS (DVR Name Service) Setup ...................................................... 49
Callback Center Setup Screen................................................................ 50
Password Setup Screen .......................................................................... 52
Config Screen........................................................................................... 53
Quick Setup Screen................................................................................ 53
Clip Copy................................................................................................ 55
Load Default Setup................................................................................. 57
Load / Save Setup.................................................................................. 57
Clear All Data.......................................................................................... 58
Chapter 4 — Operation................................................................................ 59
Turning on the Power .............................................................................. 59
Live Monitoring......................................................................................... 59
Active Cameo Mode ............................................................................... 60
PIP Mode................................................................................................ 60
PTZ Mode............................................................................................... 60
Recording Video....................................................................................... 62
Recording Audio ......................................................................................62
Playing Recorded Video .......................................................................... 62
RW (Rewind) Button............................................................................... 63
FF (Fast Forward) Button........................................................................63
SEARCH/STOP Button........................................................................... 63
Camera Buttons (1 to 16)........................................................................ 63
DISPLAY Button..................................................................................... 63
MENU Button.......................................................................................... 63
Searching Video....................................................................................... 63
Date/Time Search................................................................................... 64
Calendar Search..................................................................................... 64
Event Search.......................................................................................... 65
Appendix A — USB Hard Disk Drive Preparation .....................................67
Preparing the USB-IDE hard disk drive in Windows 2000 ....................67
Preparing the USB-IDE hard disk drive in Windows 98 ........................ 67
Appendix B — Troubleshooting................................................................. 68
Appendix C — Connector Pin Outs............................................................ 69
Alarm I/O Connector and RS485 Connector Pin Outs........................... 69
Appendix D — Map of Screens................................................................... 70
Appendix E — Specifications .....................................................................71
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List of Illustrations
Figure 1 — Typical DVR installation. ......................................................................................... 1
Figure 2 — 16-Channel DVR rear panel.................................................................................... 3
Figure 3 — NTSC/PAL switch.................................................................................................... 3
Figure 4 — Video input connectors............................................................................................ 4
Figure 5 — Video Loop Through connectors............................................................................. 4
Figure 6 — Video Out connectors.............................................................................................. 4
Figure 7 — Audio In and Out connectors................................................................................... 5
Figure 8 — Alarm Input/Output and RS485 connector.............................................................. 5
Figure 9 — Alarm Input/Output board and alarm connector strips............................................ 5
Figure 10 — RS485 connector................................................................................................... 6
Figure 11 — Network connector. ............................................................................................... 6
Figure 12 — USB connector...................................................................................................... 7
Figure 13 — RS232 connector................................................................................................... 7
Figure 14 — Factory reset switch. ............................................................................................. 7
Figure 15 — Power cord connector. .......................................................................................... 8
Figure 16 — 16-Channel DVR front panel................................................................................. 9
Figure 17 — Admin Password screen...................................................................................... 12
Figure 18 — Normal Setup screen........................................................................................... 12
Figure 19 — System Information screen.................................................................................. 13
Figure 20 — System Information Change screen.................................................................... 13
Figure 21 — Virtual keyboard. ................................................................................................. 14
Figure 22 — Language drop-down menu................................................................................ 14
Figure 23 — System Upgrade screen...................................................................................... 15
Figure 24 — Date/Time setup screen...................................................................................... 16
Figure 25 — Holiday Setup screen.......................................................................................... 17
Figure 26 — Time Sync screen................................................................................................ 17
Figure 27 — System Check screen. ........................................................................................ 19
Figure 28 — System Check (Alarm In) screen ........................................................................ 20
Figure 29 — System Check (Alarm Out / Notify) screen ......................................................... 20
Figure 30 — Storage screen.................................................................................................... 21
Figure 31 — S.M.A.R.T. Setup screen..................................................................................... 22
Figure 32 — System Log screen.............................................................................................. 23
Figure 33 — Device menu screen............................................................................................ 24
Figure 34 — Camera setup screen.......................................................................................... 24
Figure 35 — PTZ Device list.................................................................................................... 25
Figure 36 — Alarm In setup screen. ........................................................................................ 25
Figure 37 — Motion Detector setup screen............................................................................. 26
Figure 38 — Motion Detection Zone screen............................................................................ 27
Figure 39 — Motion Detection Zone menu screen.................................................................. 27
Figure 40 — Alarm Out setup screen....................................................................................... 28
Figure 41 — Alarm Out Schedule screen................................................................................ 28
Figure 42 — Audio Setup screen............................................................................................. 29
Figure 43 — RS232/RS485 setup screen................................................................................ 30
Figure 44 — Record Mode Setup screen. ...............................................................................31
Figure 45 — Time-Lapse Record Setup screen. ..................................................................... 32
Figure 46 — Time-Lapse Recording Schedule screen............................................................ 33
Figure 47 — Pre-Event Record Setup screen. ........................................................................ 34
Figure 48 — Alarm In Event Action (Record) setup screen..................................................... 35
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Figure 49 — Alarm In Event Action (Alarm Out) setup screen. ............................................... 36
Figure 50 — Alarm In Event Action (Notify) setup screen. ...................................................... 36
Figure 51 — Motion Detector Event Action (Record) setup screen......................................... 37
Figure 52 — Motion Detector Event Action (Alarm Out) setup screen.................................... 38
Figure 53 — Motion Detector Event Action (Notify) setup screen........................................... 38
Figure 54 — Video Loss Event Action (Record) setup screen. ............................................... 39
Figure 55 — Video Loss Event Action (Alarm Out) setup screen............................................ 40
Figure 56 — Video Loss Event Action (Notify) setup screen................................................... 40
Figure 57 — OSD Setup screen. ............................................................................................. 41
Figure 58 — Main Monitoring Setup screen. ........................................................................... 42
Figure 59 — Spot Monitoring Setup screen............................................................................. 43
Figure 60 — Network Setup screen......................................................................................... 43
Figure 61 — LAN (Manual) Setup screen................................................................................ 45
Figure 62 — Port Number Setup screen.................................................................................. 46
Figure 63 — LAN (DHCP) Setup screen.................................................................................. 47
Figure 64 — LAN (ADSL) Setup screen. ................................................................................. 47
Figure 65 — Modem Setup screen.......................................................................................... 48
Figure 66 — DVRNS Setup screen.......................................................................................... 49
Figure 67 — Callback Center (LAN) Setup screen.................................................................. 50
Figure 68 — Callback Center (Modem) Setup screen............................................................. 51
Figure 69 — Password setup screen....................................................................................... 52
Figure 70 — Config screen...................................................................................................... 53
Figure 71 — Quick Setup screen............................................................................................. 53
Figure 72 — Clip Copy screen................................................................................................. 55
Figure 73 — USB Device Selection screen............................................................................. 56
Figure 74 — Disk Partition Selection screen. .......................................................................... 56
Figure 75 — Load / Save Setup screen................................................................................... 58
Figure 76 — PTZ Menu screen................................................................................................ 61
Figure 77 — PTZ Preset screen. ............................................................................................. 61
Figure 78 — Preset view screen.............................................................................................. 62
Figure 79 — Search Menu....................................................................................................... 63
Figure 80 — Date/Time Search screen.................................................................................... 64
Figure 81 — Calendar Search screen...................................................................................... 64
Figure 82 — Event Log screen. ............................................................................................... 65
Figure 83 — Event Search (by Camera) screen...................................................................... 66
Figure 84 — Event Search (by Event) screen. ........................................................................ 66
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Chapter 1 — Introduction
Features
Your color digital video recorder (DVR) provides recording capabilities for nine or 16 camera inputs. It
provides exceptional picture quality in both live and playback modes, and offers the following features:
y 9 or 16 Composite Input Connectors
y Compatible with Color (NTSC or PAL) and B&W (CCIR and EIA-170) Video Sources
y Multiple Search Engines (Date/Time, Calendar, Event)
y Records up to 60 NTSC Images per Second (50 PAL Images per Second)
y “Loop-Through” Video Connectors
y Continuous Recording in Disk Overwrite Mode
y Continues Recording while Archiving, Transmitting to Remote Site and during Playback
y User-friendly Graphical User Interface (GUI) Menu System
y Two Record Modes (Time and Event)
y Audio Recording and Playback
y Alarm Connections Include: Input, Output and Reset Input
y Built-in Alarm Buzzer
y Live or Recorded Video Access via Ethernet or Modem
Figure 1 — Typical DVR installation.
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Technical Overview
Your DVR can replace both a time-lapse VCR and a multiplexer in a security installation. However, it
has many features that make it much more powerful and easier to use than even the most advanced VCR.
The DVR converts analog NTSC or PAL video to digital images and records them on a hard disk drive.
Using a hard disk drive allows you to access recorded video almost instantaneously; there is no need to
rewind tape. The technology also al lows you to view recorded video whi le the DVR c ontinues recordi ng
video.
Digitally recorded video has s everal a dva nta ges ove r anal o g video rec ord ed on ta pe. T h ere is n o need t o
adjust tracking. You can freeze frames, fast forward, fast reverse, slow forward an d slow reverse withou t
image streaking or tearing. Digital video can be indexed by time or events, and you can instantly view
video after selecting the time or event.
Your DVR can be set up for event or time-lapse recording. You can define times to record, and the
schedule can change for different days of the week and user defined holidays.
The DVR can be set up to alert you when the hard disk drive is full, or it can be set up to record over the
oldest video once the disk is full.
Your DVR uses a proprietary encryption scheme making it nearly impossible to alter video.
You can view video and control your DVR remotely by connecting via modem or Ethernet. There are
two USB ports that can be used to upgrade the system or copy video clips to external hard disk drives,
CD-RW drives or flash drives.
NOTE: This manual covers the 9- and 16-channel digital video recorders. The DVRs are identical
except for the number of cameras and alarms that can be connected an d the number of cameras
that can be displayed. For simplicity, the illustrations and descriptions in this manual refer to the
16-camera model.
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Chapter 2 — Installation
Package Contents
The package contains the following:
y Digital Video Recorder
y Adaptor (Including Power Cord)
y User’s Manual (This Document)
y RAS Software CD and User’s Manual
y Rack-mount Kit
Required Installation Tools
No special tools are required to install the DVR. Refer to the installation manuals for the other items that
make up part of your system.
Figure 2 — 16-Channel DVR rear panel.
Setting Unit for NTSC or PAL
Figure 3 — NTSC/PAL switch.
Your DVR can be used with either NTSC or PAL equipment. Before turning on the DVR, set the switch
to NTSC or PAL to match your equipment.
NOTE: You cannot mix NTSC and PAL equipment. For example you cannot use a PAL camera
and an NTSC monitor.
CAUTION: If you set the switch from NTSC (PAL) to PAL (NTSC), please do the Factory
Reset and Clear All Data. If not, it causes the DVR to perform wrong operations.
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Connecting the Video Source
Figure 4 — Video input connectors.
Connect the coaxial cables from the video sources to the BNC Video In connectors.
Connecting the Loop Through Video
Figure 5 — Video Loop Through connectors.
If you would like to connect your video source to another device, you can use the Loop BNC connectors.
NOTE: The Loop BNC connectors are auto terminated. Do NOT connect a cable to the Loop BNC
unless it is connected to another terminated device because it will cause poor quality video.
Connecting the Monitor
Figure 6 — Video Out connectors.
Connect the monitor to either the Video Out or SVHS Out connector.
Connect the spot monitor to the SPOT connector if required.
NOTE: If your monitor has an SVHS input, use it because it will give you better quality video
display.
NOTE: The Video Out (BNC) and the SVHS Out connectors may be connected to individual
monitors for simultaneous operation.
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Connecting Audio
NOTE: It is the user’s responsibility to determine if local laws and regulations permit recording
audio.
Figure 7 — Audio In and Out connectors.
Your DVR can record audio. Connect the audio source to Audio In. Connect Audio Out to your
amplifier.
NOTE: The DVR does not have amplified audio output, so you will need a speaker with an
amplifier. The audio input can be from an amplified source or directly from a microphone.
Connecting Alarms
Figure 8 — Alarm Input/Output and RS485 connector.
Figure 9 — Alarm Input/Output board and alarm connector strips.
An Alarm I/O port (DB-25 male connector) is provided to connect the alarm inputs and alarm outputs.
Connect the wires to connectors on the Alarm I/O board (supplied with the unit), and then connect the
board to the Alarm I/O port.
CAUTION: Do not attempt to wire directly to the DB-25 male connector.
NOTE: The Alarm I/O Board consists of alarm connector strips and RS485 connector.
AI 1 to 16 (Alarm In)
You can use external devices to signal the DVR to react t o events . Mecha nical or electrical switches ca n
be wired to the AI (Alarm In) and GND (Ground) connectors. The threshold voltage is 4.3V and should
be stable at least 0.5 seconds to be detected. See Chapter 3 — Configuration for configur ing alarm input.
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GND (Ground)
NOTE: All the connectors marked GND are common.
Connect the ground side of the Alarm input and/or alarm output to the GND connector.
AO 1 and 4 (Alarm Out)
The DVR can activate external devices such as buzzers or lights. Connect the device to the AO (Alarm
Out) and GND (Ground) connectors. AO is an active low open collector out put whi ch s inks 5m A@12 V
and 30 mA@5V. See Chapter 3 — Configuration for configuring alarm output.
ARI (Alarm Reset In)
An external signal to the Alarm Reset In can be used to reset both the Alarm Out signal and the DVR’s
internal buzzer. Mechanical or electrical switches can be wired to the ARI (Alarm Reset In) and GND
(Ground) connectors. T he thresh old volt age is bel ow 0. 3V and s hould be stabl e at least 0 .5 secon ds to be
detected. Connect the wires to the ARI (Alarm Reset In) and GND (Ground) connectors.
Connecting to RS485
Figure 10 — RS485 connector.
The DVR can be controlled remotely by an exter nal device o r control sy stem, such a s a cont rol keyboa rd,
using RS485 half-duplex serial communications signals. The RS485 connector can also be used to
control PTZ (pan, tilt, zoom) cameras. Connect RX+ and TX+ of the control system to the RX+/TX+ of
the DVR, and RX- and TX- to the RX-/TX-. See Chapter 3 — Configuration and the PTZ camera
manufacture’s manual for configuring the RS485 connection.
Connecting to the Network Port
Figure 11 — Network connector.
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The DVR can be networked using the 10/100Mb Ethernet connector. Connect a Cat5 cable with an RJ-45
jack to the DVR connector. The DVR can be networked with a computer for remote monitoring,
searching, configuration and software upgrades. See Chapter 3 — Configuration for configuring the
Ethernet connections.
Connecting to the USB Port
Figure 12 — USB connector.
Two USB ports are provided to connect external hard disk drives, CD-RW or flash drive for clip co py or
system upgrade. Position the external hard disk drive close enough to the DVR s o that you can m ake the
cable connections, usually less than 6 feet. Use the USB cable provided with the hard disk drive to
connect it to the DVR.
Connecting to the RS232 Port
Figure 13 — RS232 connector.
An RS232 port is provided to connect an external modem for remote monitoring, configuration and
software upgrades, and to connect a remote control keyboard. Use a modem cable with a DB-9S (female)
connector to connect to the DVR. See Chapter 3 — Configuration for configuring the modem.
NOTE: The DVR is not supplied with a modem cable, and many modems are not supplied with
cables. Make certain you have the correct cable when purchasin g the modem.
Factory Reset
Figure 14 — Factory reset switch.
The DVR has a Factory Reset switch to the right of the USB port. This switch will only be used on the
rare occasions that you want to return all the settings to the original factory settings.
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CAUTION: When using the Factory Reset, you will lose any setting you have made. If
you want to use the same DVR name registered on the DVRNS server after initializing
the system using the factory reset, you need to contact the DVRNS server manager.
Please record and save the help desk information before factory reset.
To reset the unit, you will need a straightened paperclip:
1. Turn the DVR off.
2. Turn it on again.
3. While the DVR is initializing, poke the straightened paperclip in the unlabeled hole to the right
of the USB port.
4. Hold the switch until all the LEDs on the front panel are lit.
NOTE: When the DVR successfully resets to factory defaults all the LEDs on the fro nt panel flash
three times.
5. Release the reset switch. All of the DVR’s settings are now at the original settings it had when it
left the factory.
Connecting the Power Cord
Figure 15 — Power cord connector.
Connect the DC power cord of the adaptor to the DVR, and connect the AC powe r cord to the adaptor and
then to the wall outlet.
NOTE: The power cord connector locks into position to prevent accidental power loss. Be sure to
slide the release away from the socket before removing the plug .
WARNING: ROUTE POWER CORDS SO THAT THEY ARE NOT A TRIPPING HAZARD.
MAKE CERTAIN THE POWER CORD WILL NOT BE PINCHED OR ABRADED BY
FURNITURE. DO NOT INSTALL POWER CORDS UNDER RUGS OR CARPET.
THE POWER CORD HAS A GROUNDING PIN. IF YOUR POWER OUTLET DOES NOT
HAVE A GROUNDING PIN RECEPTACLE, DO NOT MODIFY THE PLUG.
DO NOT OVERLOAD THE CIRCUIT BY PLUGGING TOO MANY DEVICES IN TO ONE
CIRCUIT.
Your DVR is now ready to operate. Refer to Chapter 3 — Configuration and Chapter 4 — Operation.
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Chapter 3 — Configuration
NOTE: Your DVR should be completely installed before proceeding. Refer to Chapter 2 —
Installation.
Front Panel Controls
Figure 16 — 16-Channel DVR front panel.
The front panel looks and operates much like a VCR combined with a multiplexer. Many of the buttons
have multiple functions. The following describes each button a nd control. Take a few m inutes to review
the descriptions. You will use these to initially set up your DVR and for daily operations.
BACKUP LED
The BACKUP LED is lit when data is being backed up using the USB port.
NETWORK LED
The NETWORK LED is lit when the unit is connected with RAS (Remote Administration System) either
via Ethernet or modem.
POWER LED
The POWER LED is lit when the unit is On.
Camera Buttons (1 to 16)
Pressing the individual camera buttons will cause the selected camera to display full screen. They are
also used to enter passwords.
RW (Rewind) Button
Pressing the
RW button plays video backward at high speed. Pressing the button again toggles the
playback speed from
,
and . The screen displays
,
and respectively.
Entering Fast Backward Playback mode from Live Monitoring mode can be password protected.
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PLAY/PAUSE Button
Pressing the
PLAY/PAUSE button plays back images at regular speed. Pressing the button while in the
playback mode will pause the video. The screen displays when the DVR is playing back video. The
screen displays
when in the Pause mode. Zooms In in PTZ mode.
Entering Playback mode from Live Monitoring mode can be user password protected.
FF (Fast Forward) Button
Pressing the
FF button plays video forward at high speed. Pressing the button again toggles the playback
speed from ,
and
. The screen displays ,
and
respectively. Zooms Out in
PTZ mode.
Entering Fast Playback mode from Live Monitoring mode can be password protected.
PREV (Previous) Button
The
PREV button only functions when playback video has been pause d. Pressing the PREV button plays
video backward image-by-ima ge.
SEARCH/STOP Button
Pressing the
SEARCH/STOP button displays the Search menu. Pressing the button again will exit the
Search menu. This operation can be user password protected. Pressing the SEARCH/STOP button while
in the Playback mode returns the DVR to the Live Monitoring mode.
NEXT Button
The
NEXT button only functions when play back video has been pa used. Pressing the NEXT button plays
video forward image-by-image.
SPOT Button
Pressing the
SPOT button and pressing the individual camera buttons displays the selected camera on the
spot monitor. For the sequence displa y on the spot moni tor, press the SPOT button and then SEQUENCE
button. Used for near Focus in the PTZ mode.
DISPLAY Button
Pressing the
DISPLAY button toggles between different display formats. The available formats are: ful l,
4x4, 3x3, 2x2 and PIP. Used for far Focus in PTZ mode.
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SEQUENCE Button
When in the live mode, pressing the
SEQUENCE button displays ano ther full live channel sequentially.
When in one of the multi-view formats, pressing this button will cause the DVR to sequence cameras in
two sequence modes: “Page” and “Cameo”. In the Page mode , the DVR seque nces t hrough user- define d
screen layouts (pages). In the Cameo mode, the bottom, right screen to display live cameras sequentially.
Pressing the
SEQUENCE button while in the Sequence mode will exit the Sequence mode. Saves Presets
and controls pan and tilt speed in PTZ mode.
MENU Button
Pressing the
MENU bu tton enters the Quick Setup screen. You will need to enter the administrator
password to access the Quick Setup. Pressing the MENU button displays the Search menu while in the
Playback mode. This is also used to access the Clip Copy menu. Pressing and holding the button while in
the Playback mode enters the Clip Copy screen. Pressing the button also closes the current menu or setup
dialog box. Loads a Preset View in PTZ mode.
REC (Record) Button
Press the
REC button to set the DVR so that it is ready to record video, and NOTHING will stop the
recording, except an end of disk condition when the unit is set to stop recording at the end of disk. A red
dot appears on the scre en when the DVR is recording video. Press the button again to stop recording
video. This operation can be user password protected.
FREEZE Button
Pressing the FREEZE button freezes the current live screen.
ALARM Button
The
ALARM button has two functions. First, it will reset the DVR’s outputs including the internal buzzer
during an alarm. Second, it will display the event log when you are in the live monitoring mode unless
there is an active alarm. This operation can be user password protected.
PTZ Button
Pressing the
PTZ button opens a Pan/Tilt/Zoom screen which allows you to control properly configured
cameras.
Enter Button
The
(Enter) button selects a highlighted item or com pletes an e ntry that you have m ade duri ng system
setup. This is also used to enter or exit the active cameo mode during live monitoring and playback.
Up, Down, Left, Right Arrow Buttons
These buttons are used to navigate through menus and Graphical User Interface (GUI). They are also
used to control Pan and Tilt when in the PTZ mode. The arrow buttons can be used to move the position
of the active cameo screen, and also move through screen pages.
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Turning on the Power
Connecting the power cord to the DVR turns on the unit. The unit will take approximately 60 seconds to
initialize.
Initial Unit Setup
Before using your DVR for the first time, you will want to establish the initial settings. This includes
items such as time and date, display language, camera, audio, remote control, record mode, network and
password. Your DVR can be set up using various screens and dialog boxes.
Press the
MENU button to enter the setup screens. The Admin Password screen appears.
Figure 17 — Admin Password screen.
Enter the password by pressing the appropriate combination of Camera number buttons and then the
Enter button. The factory default password is 4321. There are two Setup screens: Normal Setup and
Quick Setup. The factory default is the Normal Setup screen.
NOTE: The setup screens can also be accessed by entering th e User password if the User
password is turned on. However, only access to the Clip Copy and Password setup screens is
permitted.
Normal Setup Screen
Figure 18 — Normal Setup screen.
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Press the MENU button to enter the setup screen. The Normal Setup screen gives you access to all the
DVR’s setup screens.
System Information
Highlight System Information and press the
button. The System Information screen appears.
Figure 19 — System Information screen.
In the System Information screen, you can name the site location, assign a unit ID number, select the
language the screens are displayed in, and upgrade the software. Highlight Change and press the
button. The System Information Change screen appears.
Figure 20 — System Information Change screen.
Highlight the box beside Site Description and press the
button. A virtual keyboard displays.
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Figure 21 — Virtual keyboard.
Use the arrow keys to highlight the first character you want in the Site Title and press the
button. That
character appears in the title bar and the cursor moves to the next position. Pressing
toggles
between the upper and lower case keyboards, backspaces, and deletes entered characters. You
can use up to 20 characters including spaces in your title.
Once you have entered your title, highlight Close and press the
button.
Highlight the box beside Unit ID and press the
button. Change the number by highlighting it and
using the Up and Down arrow buttons to increase and decrease the number. The U nit ID num ber is used
to identify the unit when it is networked with other DVRs. You cannot use the same number for two or
more DVRs that are within the same network.
Highlight the box beside Language and press
button.
A drop-down menu displays the avail abl e
languages. Highlight the desired language and press the
button.
Figure 22 — Language drop-down menu.
After you have created a title, assigned a unit ID number and selected a language, you can save your
changes by highlighting OK and pressing the
button. Selecting Cancel exits the screen without
saving the changes.
The box beside Version displays the software version of the DVR.
NOTE: You can upgrade the software only in the System Information Change screen.
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To upgrade the software, connect the USB device containing the upgrade package file to the DVR.
Highlight Upgrade… and press the
button. The System Upgrade screen appears. The screen
displays the upgrade package file name.
CAUTION: System upgrade via USB port might NOT be completed properly if a USB
device has been connected to the other USB port. Please remove any other USB devi ce
before system upgrade is attempted.
NOTE: If the file system on the USB-IDE hard disk drive or USB flash drive is NOT FAT16 or FAT32
format, format the drive using FAT16 or FAT32 format.
Figure 23 — System Upgrade screen.
Select Start, and enter the Admin password to start the upgrade. The system restarts automatically after
completing the upgrade.
NOTE: Only the system administrator can upgrade the software.
NOTE: You cannot upgrade software during clip copy.
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