Vicon VDR-204 Quick Manual

QUICK MANUAL

Digital Hard Disk Recorder

VDR-204

* Default system password: 111111

(for RAMS, Record stop, Menu setup, System off, Auto key lock)

* Default ID: admin (for RAMS)

VICON INDUSTRIES INC., 89 ARKAY DRIVE, HAUPPAUGE, NY 11788

TEL: 631-952-CCTV (2288) FAX: 631-951-CCTV (2288)

TOLL FREE: 800-645-9116

24-Hour Technical Support: 800-34-VICON (800-348-4266)

UK: 44 (0) 1489-566300 WEB: www.vicon-cctv.com

To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not expose the unit to rain or moisture.

WARNING

The symbol is intended to alert the user to the presence of important operating and
maintenance (servicing) instructions in the literature accompanying the unit.

The symbol 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 to persons.

Warning -- 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 accordance 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
the user will be required to correct the interference at its own expense.

Warning – If TIMEKEEPER NVRAM IC that is consist of RTC, SRAM, POWER-FAIL CONTROL

CIRCUIT and BATTERY is replaced, the replacement is to be done by a trained technician with the
same type of component.

Caution -- Any changes or modifications in construction of this device which are not expressly

approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user's authority to operate the
equipment.

Warranty will be made void if the product is disassembled or manipulated by the user.

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Safety Instructions

1) Read these instructions.

2) Keep these instructions.

3) Heed all warnings.

4) Follow all instructions.

5) Do not use this apparatus near water.

6) Clean only with dry cloth.

7) Do not block any ventilation openings.
Install in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions.

8) Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators,
heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus (including amplifiers)
that produce heat.

9) Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or grounding-
type plug. A polarized plug has two blades with one wider than the other. A grounding type plug has
two blades and a third grounding prong. The wide blade or the third prong is provided for your safety.
If the provided plug does not fit into your outlet, consult an electrician for replacement of the
obsolete outlet.

10) Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched particularly at plugs, convenience

receptacles, and the point where they exit from the apparatus.

11) Only use attachments/accessories specified by the manufacturer.

12) Use only with the cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table specified by the manufacturer, or sold

with the apparatus. When a cart is used, use caution when moving the cart/apparatus
combination to avoid injury from tip-over.

13) Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for long periods of time.

14) Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. Servicing is required when the apparatus

has been damaged in any way, such as power-supply cord or plug is damaged, liquid has been
spilled or objects have fallen into the apparatus, the apparatus has been exposed to rain or
moisture, does not operate normally, or has been dropped.

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1. Packing list

The following items are included with the VDR-204. Please be certain that all items are included as
soon as you open the box:

1.1 Components

 VDR-204 (Main Assembly) : Removable HDD Rack or CD-RW Driver
 Power cable
 Rack mount brackets
 DSUB-15 connector for PTZ / AUX / ALARM
 Quick Manual
 Software CD (RAMS, UniPlayer, MultiViewer, QuickInstaller and Operation Manual)
 Removable external Hard disk drive rack, key & screws

1.2 Options

 Remote control (two battery included)
 Hard disk drive (Option or included)

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2. Features & specifications

2.1 Features

 4-channel Embedded Digital Video Recorder
 MPEG-2 compression
 Quadplex mode for simultaneous recording, playback, backup, and networking
 Live remote viewing, on-the-fly recording, and control over the network
 Dynamic IP support (DHCP & PPPoE)
 Alarm triggered FTP and E-mail alert function
 Motion detection, Video loss, and sensor alarm function
 User defined setting for recording frame rate & resolution
 Various backup method support (Removable HDD, CD-RW, USB, Network)
 Selectable QUAD/MUX recording
 Audio recording available
 Multiple recording modes: Time lapse, Event(Motion, Sensor), schedule, manual, &

continuous recording

 Still image capture and search function
 Convenient search by alarm, time, or date
 Quick and responsive playback & field-by-field viewing with the Jog/Shuttle dial
 Watermarking (Backup)
 PTZ control through RS-485
 Quick & easy setup through RS-232
 Remote controller available (optional)
 Dual video modes : Selectable NTSC & PAL
 Rack mountable : 2U
 Free voltage power input (100 - 240VAC, 50Hz/60Hz, 50W)

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2.2 Specifications

Item Description
Image System NTSC, PAL selectable
Video Input 4CH Composite, 4CH Loop through, BNC
Video Output 1CH Composite, BNC, 1CH S-Video
Video Compression MPEG-2

Quad

NTSC: 720x480 (30fps)
PAL : 720x576 (25fps)

Recording
Resolution

MUX NTSC: 720x480 (30fps), 360x240 (120fps)

PAL : 720x576 (25fps), 360x288 (100fps)

Recording Quality 4 Levels (Normal, Enhanced, Fine, Super Fine)

NTSC: 1/30,1/15,1/10,1/7,1/5,1/3,1/2,1 (8 Steps)

Recording Speed

PAL: 1/25,1/12,1/10,1/6,1/5,1/3,1/2,1 (8 Steps)
Playback T y pe Quad / Mux
Playback Search Date/Time, Event (Alarm, Motion detection)
Playback Speed x1/4,x1/2,x1, x2, x4, x8, x16, x32, x64, x128, Field by Field

(Forward/Backward)
Sensor Input 4 (NO/NC Selectable)
Alarm Output 1 (NO/NC)
Aux Control In/Out 2/3 (Selectable Function Menu)

Alarm Reset In, Record Start In, Record ON/OFF, Alarm Out,

Error Out, Record Start Out, Disk Full Out, Record Status Out
Audio 1CH, mono, mute
Network 10Base-T (STATIC,DHCP, PPPoE, E-mail, & FTP)
Motion Detection 11x8, 8 Level Sensitivity
Hard Disk Removable + Internal
Backup Method Removable HDD (DVR), CD-RW(DVR-C),

USB Memory, Network
Watermarking Backup
PTZ Control RS-485
System Log Video Loss, Power On, Power Off, Menu Called, HDD Full,

FTP Fail, E-mail Fail, etc
Password Function Power ON/OFF, MENU, Record OFF, Key Lock
Digital Zoom x 2
Timer Built-in Real time clock
Power Source Free Volt age (100 - 240VAC, 50Hz/60Hz, 50W)
Dimension 433(W) x 385(D) x 88(H)
Operating Temperature

5℃ ~ 40℃
Weight 5.5Kg (w/o HDD)

* Design and specifications are subjected to change without notice.

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3. Name, function & connections

3.1 Front view

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Description:

1. HDD Slot
 Users can install one removable hard disk

2. LED indicator
 POWER: Power Off status is indicated by a Red light and ON status is indicated by a

Green

light.

 REC: Green light (Recording)
 ALARM: Green light (Alarm triggered)
 HDD FULL: Green light (No more disk space for recording)
 PTZ: Pan, Tilt, Zoom, Focus status is indicated by Green

3. Numeric button - Live Viewing mode button

 1, 2, 3, 4: Channel selection for Live Viewing and Playback mode. Used to input password.
 MULTI: Multi-view. View all four channels in the same window in live viewing or quad

playback. Select all sections for Motion Detection Zone

 SEQ: Sequential view. View all active channels sequentially. Release all sections for

Motion Detection Zone

4. Function button

 POWER: Press this button to power ON/OFF
 LOCK: Press this button to lock/unlock the buttons of DVR

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 ZOOM: Zoom In/Out on the images during Live Viewing.

 FRZ : Freeze.

- Press button once to freeze the frame at live mode. Press again to return.

- To take a still image capture at playback mode.

- Exchange of video input type : Press power button with FRZ button from NTSC to Pal or
PAL to NTSC.

 MISC/SH: Miscellaneous functions or Shuttle Hold.

- MISC: To substitute for the five buttons that are placed on the remote control but on the

keypad (NET, OSD, Audio Mute, HDD, LOG).

- SH: Press button while using the Shuttle to hold the speed.

● SEARCH: Press once to open the menu to search for recorded files.

● PTZ: Pan/Tilt/Zoom. Press once to access the Pan/Tilt/Zoom/Focus control mode.

Press again to exit.

 MENU: Press button to access Main Menu. Press again to return.

5. Direction/select button
 UP: Used to move the cursor up; change possible values in the setup menu; under

PTZ control sub menu, used to move camera; or used to adjust focus.

 DOWN: Used to move the cursor up; change possible values in the setup menu; under

PTZ control sub menu, used to move camera; or used to adjust focus.

 LEFT: Used to change possible values in the setup menu. Under PTZ control menu,

used to move the camera left or used to do Zoom Out; At playback mode, used to
decrease playback speed.

 RIGHT: Used to change possible values in the setup menu. Under PTZ control menu,

used to move the camera left or used to do Zoom In; At playback mode, used to
increase playback speed.

 OK: Used as a selection key. Under PTZ control menu, used to be interchanged P/T

mode with Z/F mode

6. Jog/Shuttle
 Shuttle: Multi-speed forward/reverse playback. Under Network Setup sub menu, used to

input parameters fast.

 Jog: Frame by frame search.

7. IR receiver
 Remote control signal receiver

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8. Recording/Playback buttons

 RECORD: Press once to begin recording all active channels. Press again to end recording.
 R-PLAY: Reverse Playback. Press to begin reverse playback. Under PTZ control menu,

used to decrease the speed of Pan, Tilt, Zoom, Focus.

 STOP: Stop playback.
 PLAY: Access to playback.

- Playback button will activate assigned starting position and Channel at playback setup of
menu.

- At pause mode, it will release pause mode.

- Under PTZ control menu, used to increase the speed of Pan, Tilt, Zoom, Focus.

 PAUSE: Press to freeze the picture at playback mode.

3.2 Rear panel view

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1. USB
 Connect USB flash drives for backing up stored video files.

2. ETHERNET
 Network terminal for 10Base-T (RJ-45)

3. PTZ/AUX/ALARM
 Terminal for PTZ, sensor, alarm, and AUX IN/OUT (DB-15 Male Connector)

4. SERIAL
 Serial terminal for RS-232C (PC) for console or quick installation
(DB-9 Male Connector)

5. AUDIO
 IN: Audio line input

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 OUT: Audio line output

6. VIDEO OUT
 Terminals for composite video and s-video to connect with monitor

7. CAMERA

 IN: Video input (to connect with camera output)
 OUT: Video output (Loop-through output for video input)

8. FAN
 Heat protection fan to reduce heat in the unit

9. POWER INPUT
 Power cord terminal (free voltage, 100 - 240VAC, 50Hz/60Hz)

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3.3 Remote control function

POWER

NET

HDD

NUMBER

SEQ

DIRECTION / OK

REVERSE PLAY

STOP
FRZ
PTZ

4 Division

MUTE

REC

LOG

INFO

LOCK

DVR

SEARCH

MENU

MULTI

PAUSE
PLAY
ZOOM
OSD

 MUTE: Audio Mute
 HDD: HDD status information
 NET: Network connection status & user connection information

 INFO: Hardware & Software version

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4. INSTALLATION

4.1 Installation and connection

Camera 1

Camera 4

Camera 3

Camera 2

Monitor

Speak

Sensor 1

PTZ

Reciever

Alarm

Network

USB

Sensor 4

Sensor 3

Sensor 2

RS-485

AUX IN

AUX OUT

Mic

4.1.1 Camera

The unit comes with 4 video IN and 4 video OUT for up to four camera
connection. Connect to 'IN' terminal for video input and to 'OUT' for loop­through output.
When connecting the BNC cable to 'OUT', be sure that the BNC
cable connects to a display monitor or other types of video equipment for

termination.

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4.1.2 Video Out

The unit has one composite video output and one S-video output.
Use either output for display monitors.

4.1.3 Audio

Use IN for a Line input and OUT for speaker output.

4.1.4 RS-232

Use this connector to connect RS-232 cable to the serial port on your PC to control
the DVR or to perform Quick Installation.

4.1.5 PTZ/AUX/ALARM

4.1.5.1 RS-485+, RS-485-

DVR uses RS-485 protocol to control PTZ Receiver, Speed Dome, and Auto-focus camera.
Be sure to match the polarity.

4.1.5.2 AUX 1~5

AUX Port consists of 2 input ports (AUX 1,2) and 3 output ports (AUX 3,4,5) and the function
of each port is selectable according to user’s purpose, user’s access to external DVR, or
controllers using the supplied DB-15 connector.

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4.1.5.3 Alarm Out (NO, COM, NC)

The Alarm output is activated using a relay contact point when an alarm event occurs for the
duration of the alarm event.
Select from Normal Open Relay or Normal Close Relay.
N.O. (Normal Open) is disconnected from COM during normal status and connected to COM
during alarm event. N.C (Normal Close) is connected from COM during normal status and
disconnected to COM during alarm event.

4.1.5.4 Sensor 1~4

Users can connect up to four N.O./N.C. type sensors and configure them within Main Menu,
Sensor Setting.

4.1.5.5 Network

Connect RJ-45 Ethernet cable.

4.1.5.6 USB flash memory

Perform backup of recorded video files from DVR system to USB flash memory

manually.

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5. Basic operation procedures

5.1 Power On/Off

5.1.1 Power on

Using either the keypad or the remote control, press the “Power” button. (Note: In case
of power outage or rare instance of system failure, the DVR will reboot automatically)
The Power LED light will turn from red to green when it has turned on properly.

In a standby mode, the LED is red.

5.1.2 Power OFF

In order to shutdown the system, you must type in the password. The default password
for shutdown is “111111”.

5.2 Date & time setting

Set the date and time for the DVR.

(System Setup in Main Menu  Time/Date)

5.3 Password setting procedure

Select or change your password for the DVR. The password must be a 6-digit number
consisting of numbers 0 ~ 4.
(System Setup in Main Menu  System Password)

5.4 Network setting

There are three types of network setting for the DVR: Static, DHCP, or PPPoE. Please set
the network type.

(Network Setup in Main Menu)

5.5 Recording

Select recording related parameters in the Record Setup in the main menu.

5.5.1 There are two types of recording: MUX or QUAD type. For resolution, select either D1
(720*480 (NTSC), 720*576 (PAL)) or CIF (360*240 (NTSC), 360*288 (PAL)). Audio channel is

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synchronized with the selected video signal. Select Video input quality, Frame rate, and
recording mode.

5.5.2 Recording modes are made up of MANUAL, CONTINUOUS, MOTION, SENSOR,
MOTION+SENSOR, and SCHEDULE mode. A red record light ( ) on the top right corner of
each channel will indicate DVR recording.
In the MANUAL mode, the DVR starts to record on/off whenever the RECORD button is

pressed.

5.6 Playback

5.6.1 Press the Play button

The DVR will playback either the first recorded file or the last recorded file according to the
setting in the Playback Setup menu.

5.6.2 Audio files

You will hear audio when video files containing audio is selected for playback.

5.7 Search

5.7.1 Search mode

The VDR-204 has 3 types of search modes:

 SEARCH BY TIME: Displays recorded data by recording time and camera number.
 STILL IMAGE SEARCH: Displays recorded still images.
 BACKUP HDD SEARCH: Displays data list from the backup Hard Disk drive.

5.7.2 Search method

 When you press Search, select from three options listed: Search by Time, Still Image

Search, & Backup HDD Search. A detailed search list will open. Press OK button to view
the selected file.

 Use the Left/Right key to move page by page. The Up/Down key is used to move between

items on the same page.

5.8 Backup

 The DVR has three types of backup methods:

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5.8.1 Removable HDD

 If there are two hard disk drives equipped in the DVR, the removable HDD will be used as a

backup drive. MANUAL BACKUP, AUTO BACKUP will be selectable for backup.

 MANUAL BACKUP: Execute backup during user’s preferable setting.
 AUTO BACKUP: Execute backup accordingly whenever new recording file was made.

5.8.2 CD-RW

 After inserting CD-Rom into CD-RW Drive, push Menu button & go to Backup menu, and

back up the moving picture of HDD by CD-RW for the selected time.

 In the backup menu, select backup time

 start backup, and backup for capacity of CD RW.

 The backed-up files can be play-backed by general Media player or by Uniplayer

5.8.3 USB flash memory

 User can backup manually from internal HDD to USB memory stick by connecting one to

USB port equipped at rear side of DVR

 Connect USB Memory Stick into USB port  Input the start of backup date and time at

backup menu  Input the end of backup date and time at backup menu  Select the
channel  Select event condition.

 USB flash memory will save backup to be used..
 Backup by USB flash memory supports video data only.
 User can replay backup files at proprietary UniPlayer client program.

5.8.4 Network

At remote sites, users will access to backup audio & video files recorded in local H.D.D to user’s

PC through network.

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5.9 Client Program

5.9.1 PC requirement (minimum)

 DirectX 8.0



Explorer 5.0



Video card memory 32MB memory



Resolution 1024 x 768

5.9.2 RAMS (Remote Access & Monitoring System)

 Remotely access, monitor, and operate the DVR for real-time live viewing, playback, backup,

on-the-fly recording, and control over the LAN/WAN

 Upgrade the S/W(Kernel, Ramdisk) of DVR
 Install the RAMS program as referred to in section 4.2 of Operation Manual.
 Execute RAMS program and register selected DVR’s IP address & Port number from the

DVR list.

 After selecting the target DVR, enter “admin” for ID and “111111” for default password. This

will enable you to access the DVR.

5.9.3 UniPlayer

 A viewer with functions for recording, capturing, & backing up files.

5.9.4 MultiViewer

 To monitor multiple DVR, both locally and remotely. (Up to 16 Channels: for example,

4x4CH DVR, or 16x1CH DVR)

5.10 S/W upgrade of DVR

There are two types of upgrading S/W for DVR. One is to upgrade S/W over the RAMS and the
other is to upgrade S/W through the USB memory (thumb drive). You can download the latest
software from the following ftp server address.

- ftp://ftp.udrdns.net/VICON/VDR-204/Software/

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5.10.1 Over RAMS

 Click this icon to check program version or do S/W upgrade of DVR

system.

① Display the name & version of program

② Close the RAMS information window

③ Display S/W update window of DVR system

 S/W upgrade window is activated on pushing S/W upgrade button in the program version check

screen

① : Select targeted files to upgrade
② : Select targeted files saved in local PC
③ : Enter targeted DVR information such as DVR address, user, and password (admin only)

④ : Indicator of targeted file’s transmission status

⑤ : Close upgrade window

⑥ : Transmit targeted files. After that, changed to upgraded cancel (cancel of upgrade

transmission)

③

①

②

=> Display status of SW Upgrade

5.10.2 Through USB Memory (thumb drive)

● - Download the latest software from the ftp server and copy the files to the root directory for

the USB memory.

- Connect the USB memory to the USB port and select 'S/W Upgrade' on the 'System Setup'.

- Select target files to upgrade.

- Wait until rebooting after finishing software upgrade.

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6. MENU Setup

Menu
Main
menu

Sub menu1 Sub menu2 Sub menu3

Default Value Remarks

Channel Channel No CH-1~CH-4
Camera Name CH-1~CH-4
Camera Hide Off

Model No NONE URX-500,

PELCO-D,
SENSORMATIC,
VICON,
SUNGJIN
MRX-1000

SRX-100B
PTZ ID Channel No
Reverse Control Pan NO
Tilt NO
Zoom NO
Focus NO

PTZ Setup

RS-485 Setting Baud Rate 9600
Default
Contrast 9 Level Max. 16 Levels
Brightness 9 Level “
Hue 9 Level “
Sharpness 9 Level “

Picture Setting

Default

Camera
Setup

Sequence Time 2 sec
Record Type MUX MUX/QUAD

MUX 360*240(NTSC)

360*288(PAL)

Resolution

QUAD 720*480(NTSC)

720*576(PAL)

Audio Sync NONE

Channel No CH1
Quality FINE 4 Levels
Frame Rate (FPS) 30

Record
Setup

Channel

Record Mode MANUAL
Channel No CH-1
Sensitivity 5 Level 8 Levels

Motion Detection
Setting

Detection Zone ALL
Sensor Type N.O. / N.C. N.O. Sensor Setting
Channel Link CH1~CH4 NONE
Sensor1~Sensor4 OFF
Motion1~Motion4 OFF

Alarm Output

Relay Time 0 sec

Post-Alarm Record 10 sec 10, 20, 20, 40, 50, 60

sec
FTP Server IP Blank
ID Anonymous

Event
Setup

FTP Setting

Password Blank

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Target Path /
FTP Length of Image 5 sec 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10 sec
Sensor CH1~CH4 OFF FTP Trigger

Setting

Motion CH1~CH4 OFF
Receiver Address 1~4 Blank E-Mail Address

Setting

Sender Address 1 Blank
Send (Period) NO

YES / NO NO
Start Hour 01

Prohibition Setting

End Hour 01
SMTP Server IP Blank
Authentication YES / NO NO

E-Mail Setting

Password Blank

Event Log
Channel CH1
Starting Point LAST

Playback
Setup

Audio ON
Camera Name ON
Date/Time ON
HDD Status ON
Borders ON

Display
Setup

Alpha Blending 4 Level 8 Levels

DDNS Server1 211.104.85.235
Port 7100
DDNS Server2 221.139.14.109

DDNS Setup

Port 7100
Admin 111111 Remote

Connection
Login Password

User 111111

DDNS Link OFF

Port 80

IP Address 192.168.1.200

Subnet Mask 255.255.255.0

Gateway 192.168.1.1

STATIC

DNS IP 0.0.0.0
DHCP Port 80

Port 80

ID dvr Registered ID

Password 111111 Registered PW

Network
Setup

Network Type

PPPoE

DNS IP 0.0.0.0

DVR Name 4CH DVR

Password Setting ****** 111111

Record Stop OFF

Menu Enter OFF

Password Apply

System Off ON

System Password

Auto Key Lock OFF
Time Setup(h/m/s) Current Time
Date Setup Current Date

Time Format 24 Format

Date Format YYYY/MM/DD

ON / OFF 0FF

System
Setup

Time/Date

Day Light Saving Time

Start Date (m/d) 01/01

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End Date (m/d) 01/01

Apply Hour 00
Sensor OFF
Motion OFF

Buzzer

Video Loss OFF

Language ENGLISH
System Log

Mounted HDD 1 or 2
Write Mode Overwrite
Forced Deletion (days
ago)

OFF 1~100

Capacity Used Cap. / Total Cap. Internal HDD

Format

Capacity Used Cap. / Total Cap.

Function EXTENSION

HDD Setup

Removable HDD

Format
Active HIGH / LOW HIGH

IN UNUSED

Aux Port

Function

Out UNUSED

Factory Default

Ramdisk

S/W Upgrade

Kernel

Device HDD / USB / CD RW HDD
Start Time Date : Date of Yesterday

Time : Current Time

End Time Date : Date of Today

Time : Current Time

Channel CH1
Event NONE

Backup

Format CD RW only
Video Type Current Type NTSC, PAL
H/W Version 1.2.XX
S/W Version 2.X
Kernel Version 2.4.17_96
Mac Address 00:09:F8:XX:XX:XX
Audio

System
Info

Language

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6. Installing HDD

6.1 Installing single hard disk drive

The following procedure is for installing either one internal HDD or one removable HDD.

Please note that the Jumper setting must be set to MASTER.

To Install a single HDD in the Removable Bay, please follow these steps

 Prepare one HDD. Verify the Jumper setting. It must be set to “Master”.

Jumper Setting

(Master)

 Open the cover of the Removable Bay. Connect the HDD power cable and the

Data signal cable.

Power Data

 Insert the HDD in the Rack and close the cover.

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 Slide-in the Removable Bay in to the DVR

 Lock the Removable Bay.

6.2 Installing two hard disk drives.

 The Jumper setting should be done as follows:

- The Internal HDD: Master

- The Removable Bay HDD: Slave

 Mount the HDD in the internal slot.

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 Once the HDD has been firmly mounted in the DVR, connect the power cable and the

data cable.

 To install the second HDD in the Removable Bay, set the Jumper setting on the

removable HDD to Slave. Follow the procedure as listed in paragraph 7.1

6.3 Installing CD-RW drives.

 To install the CD-RW drive in the Removal Bay as backup purpose, set the Jumper

setting on the CD-RW drive to Slave.

 Mount the CD-RW drive in the Removable Bay then connect to DVR system.

 Once the CD-RW drive has been firmly mounted in the DVR, connect the power cable

(4pin) and the data cable(40pin).

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 The CD-RW drive installed in the DVR system

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7. Terminal Information

7.1 DSUB-9P (RS-232)

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No Name Description

2 RXD Receive Data
3 TXD Transmit Data
5 GND Signal Ground

7.2 DSUB-15P (PTZ / AUX / ALARM / SENSOR)

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9

15

No Name Description No Name Description

1 RS-485+ RS-485 Transmit Data + 9 Alarm Out Alarm Out (NO)
2 RS-485- RS-485 Transmit Data - 10 Alarm Out Alarm Out (COM)
3 AUX1 1 1 Alarm Out Alarm Out (NC)
4 AUX2

Auxiliary In Port

(RSI, ARI, RONOFFI)*

12 Sensor1
5 AUX3 13 Sensor2
6 AUX4 14 Sensor3
7 AUX5

Auxiliary Out Port

(ARO, RSTO, ERRO,

DFO, RSO)*

15 Sensor4

NO/NC

8 GND Signal Ground

* Abbreviation

RSI Record Start In RSTO Record Start Out
ARI Alarm Reset In ERRO Error Out
RONOFFI Record On Off In DFO Disk Full Out
ARO Alarm Record Out RSO Record Status Out

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Vicon Industries Inc.

Corporate Headquarters

89 Arkay Drive

Hauppauge, New York 11788

631-952-CCTV (2288) 800-645-9116

Fax: 631-951-CCTV (2288)

Vicon Europe
Headquarters

Brunel Way

Fareham, PO15 5TX

United Kingdom

[phone]

Fax: [phone]

Brussels Office

Planet II - Unit E

Leuvensesteenweg 542

B-1930 Zaventem

Belgium

[phone]

Fax: [phone]

Far East Office

Unit 5, 17/F, Metropole Square

2 On Yiu Street, Shatin

New Territories,

Hong Kong

(852) 2145-7118

Fax: [phone]

Internet Address: www.vicon-cctv.com