Vitek CHRONO Series User Manual

CHRONO Series

8 and 16 Channel Digital

Video Recorders

• Highly efficient H.264 compression

• Built-in Data Redundancy

• Real-time recording and real-time playback

• System Setup Wizard and User Friendly GUI

• Multi-Resolution recording

• 4 Spot Output (16 Channel Version)

• Highly efficient and stable proprietary Database Structure

• Identical GUI for DVR and client viewer

• Built-in Point-of-Sales support

• Web Client & CMS (Central Management Software) Included

• iPhone Client

VITEK

Preface

We welcome you as a new user of the world's best digital video recorder (DVR), and the leading Digital Video Surveillance System. For effective usage, please read this manual carefully. For future reference, please keep this manual close to hand.

Authentication

CE, FCC, KCC

Trademark

Ethernet(TM) is the trademark of Xerox Corporation. Microsoft(TM), MS-DOS(TM), Windows(TM logo), Windows(TM) and Windows NT(TM) are the trademarks of Microsoft Corporation, used in the United States and elsewhere.

Limited Warranty

• The manufacturer, importer and agent shall not be responsible for accidental damage (including injury) and other damage caused by inappropriate use or operation of this product.

• The information in this manual is prepared based on the current specifications for the product. The manufacturer is currently adding new functions and will continue to upgrade the product with new technology. All specifications may be changed without notice to individual users.

Cautions

We strongly recommend that users read all safety cautions carefully before operating the product, to operate the product appropriately. Since the indicated cautions contain critical safety information, they must be fully complied with. The cautions are categorized into Danger, Warning, Caution and Important.

Risk of death or serious injury. This is the highest priority danger warning.

Risk of serious or lesser degree of injury. May also cause damage to the product or to property.

Risk of minor injury or damage.

Requirements or limitations regarding operation. Users are recommended to read the relevant details carefully so as to operate the product properly and without harm.

The above cautions indicate the degree of damage that may occur due to inappropriate use of the system.

Risk of death or serious injury. This is the highest priority danger warning.

• RISK OF EXPLOSION IF BATTERY IS REPLACED BY INCORRECT TYPE. DISPOSE OF USED BATTERY ACCORDING TO THE INSTRCTIONS.

• THIS EQUIPMENT IS INDOOR USE AND ALL THE COMMUNICATION WIRINGS ARE LIMITED TO INSIDE OF THE BUILDING.

• Please connect the power cord only to the type of AC outlet indicated in the manual or product specification. If connected to other types of power outlet, fire and electric shock may result.

• Do not expose the product to moisture and dampness. Doing so may result in fire and electric shock.

• Do not place heavy objects on top of the power cord. Damage to the power cord may result in fire and electric shock.

• Do not place containers with liquid or small metal objects on top of the product. Liquid or small metal objects getting into the unit may lead to f ire and electric shock.

• Do not score, bend, twist, pull or heat the power cord. Damage to the power cord may lead to fire and electric shock.

• Do not remove the top casing of the product. Doing so may result in electric shock. If internal examination and maintenance are deemed necessary, contact the authorized system vendors or installers.

• Do not modify the product in any way. Doing so may lead to fire and electric shock.

• In case of lightning, immediately turn off the power switch and remove the power cord from the power outlet. Failure to do so may result in fire and electric shock.

• Please use only the power cord supplied with the product. Use of other power cords may result in fire and electric shock.

• In case of smoke, smell or noise, immediately turn off the power switch and remove the power cord from the power outlet. Continued operation of the product may result in fire and electric shock. Request a maintenance service from the authorized system vendors or installers.

• If the product is dropped or damaged, turn off the power switch and remove the power cord from the power outlet. Continued operation of the product may result in f ire and electric shock. Users should request a maintenance service from the authorized system vendors or installers.

• Do not touch the product with wet hands. Doing so may result in electric shock.

Risk of serious or lesser degree of injury. May also cause damage to the product or to property.

• Do not leave the power cord or other cables in passageways. Passers-by may trip and fall.

• Avoid contact with water or beverages. Contact with water or beverages may result in damage that cannot be repaired.

• In case of lightning, immediately turn off the power switch and remove the power cord from the power outlet. The product may otherwise be damaged.

• Excessive current from the product and the camera may result in an electric shock. Connect the power cord to an external device only when the products themselves are disconnected from their power supply.

Risk of minor injury or damage.

• If a foreign substance is stuck to the product, remove it using a soft cloth or tissue. Do not use chemical agents (thinner, solvent, etc.) to remove the substance.

• Do not operate or store the product in the following places.

- An area that is either too cold or too hot

- An area of high humidity, or in front of an air-conditioner, or in places subject to sudden temperature changes

- An area where there is excessive dust

- Areas where heat from the product cannot be emitted through both of the product's side ventilation openings

• Do not place credit cards/telephone cards/bank account books/tickets and other objects with magnetic properties near the product.

• Static electricity may cause damage to the internal parts of the product. Please remove static electricity from your body before touching the rear panel and internal electronic parts of the product.

• If this product is damaged beyond repair or reaches its maximum service life, dispose of it in compliance with local laws and regulations regarding the disposal of lead and plastic waste.

Requirements or limitations regarding operation. Users are recommended to read the relevant details carefully so as to operate the product properly and without harm.

• The product may not work properly if the power source is unstable or and if electric shock occurs. Make sure the correct rated power is available.

• The product is designed to be proof against electric power failures; however, damage may occur as a result of power failure. Current data may be damaged or data might not be recorded. Make sure to use an Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS).

• Since the product is designed to record video data on the hard disk, an error in the hard disk or other miscellaneous errors might prevent the product from recording properly. Periodic maintenance is required for proper operation of the product.

• The product is designed for users to configure their own interface. However a user configuration error could lead to operation malfunction. This product should be set up by certified installers only.

• Since the product is connected - and tightly coupled - to exterior accessories (camera, sensor, LAN, Hard Disk, etc.), there is a risk of malfunction from external causes. Ensure periodic maintenance by the certified installers.

• Use the rack mounting handle provided with the product for installation.

• In this product, 1 Kbyte equals 1,024 bytes, 1 Mbyte equals 1,024,000 bytes and 1 Gbyte equals 1,024,000,000 bytes.

Contents

Preface ............................................................................................... 1

Cautions ................................................................................................................... 1

Contents............................................................................................. 4

Chapter 1. Introduction ..................................................................... 6

1. The System ......................................................................................................... 6

2. General Features ................................................................................................ 6

3. Specification ....................................................................................................... 7

Chapter 2. System Installation .......................................................... 9

1. Package Contents............................................................................................... 9

2. Connecting Devices .......................................................................................... 10

2-1. 4 Channel Premium DVR................................................................................... 10

2-2. 8/16 Channel Premium DVR.............................................................................. 12

3. Cautions ........................................................................................................... 14

Chapter 3. Using DVR....................................................................... 15

1. Basic Operation ................................................................................................ 15

1-1. Front Panel & IR Remote Controller ................................................................... 15

Description....................................................................................................... 15

1-2. Turning on the System...................................................................................... 16

1-3. Menu Bar......................................................................................................... 16

1-4. Display Icons ................................................................................................... 17

1-5. User or Admin Login ......................................................................................... 18

1-6. The Main Menu ................................................................................................ 18

1-7. Contextual Menu .............................................................................................. 20

2. DVR Configuration............................................................................................ 21

2-1. SYSTEM........................................................................................................... 21

2-1-1.MENU>SYSTEM>Information ................................................................... 21

2-1-2. MENU > SYSTEM > Date & Time............................................................. 22

2-1-3. MENU > SYSTEM > User......................................................................... 22

2-1-4. MENU > SYSTEM > Quick Setup.............................................................. 23

2-1-5. MENU > SYSTEM > System Log .............................................................. 24

2-2. DEVICE............................................................................................................ 25

2-2-1. MENU > DEVICE > Camera..................................................................... 25

2-2-2. MENU > DEVICE > Audio........................................................................ 26

2-2-3. MENU > DEVICE > Alarm........................................................................ 26

2-2-4. MENU > DEVICE > Keyboard .................................................................. 27

2-2-5. MENU > DEVICE > RS232 & RS485......................................................... 27

2-3. DISPLAY .......................................................................................................... 28

2-3-1. MENU > DISPLAY > Display .................................................................... 28

2-3-2. MENU > DISPLAY > Monitoring ............................................................... 29

2-4. RECORD .......................................................................................................... 30

2-4-1. MENU > RECORD > Storage ................................................................... 30

2-4-2. MENU > RECORD > Record..................................................................... 31

2-4-3. MENU > RECORD > Record Tools ............................................................ 32

2-5. NETWORK ....................................................................................................... 33

2-5-1. MENU > NETWORK > Address ................................................................ 33

2-5-2. MENU > NETWORK > DDNS ................................................................... 33

2-5-3. MENU > NETWORK > Notification ........................................................... 34

2-5-4. MENU > NETWORK > Transmission ......................................................... 34

2-6. EVENT ............................................................................................................. 35

2-6-1. MENU > EVENT > Sensor ....................................................................... 35

2-6-2. MENU > EVENT > Motion ....................................................................... 36

2-6-3. MENU > EVENT > Video Loss.................................................................. 38

2-6-4. MENU > EVENT > Text-In....................................................................... 39

2-6-5. MENU > EVENT > System....................................................................... 40

3. Playback ........................................................................................................... 41

3-1. Go to Time....................................................................................................... 42

3-2. Calendar Search ............................................................................................... 42

3-3. Event Search.................................................................................................... 42

3-4. Text-In Search.................................................................................................. 43

3-5. Backup Data Playback ...................................................................................... 44

3-6. Playback Control .............................................................................................. 44

4. Backup.............................................................................................................. 45

4-1. Backup ............................................................................................................ 45

4-2. Instant Backup................................................................................................. 46

4-3. Clip Maker........................................................................................................ 46

Chapter 4. Remote Software NEMON .............................................. 47

1. NEMON Installation.......................................................................................... 47

2. Using NEMON ................................................................................................... 49

2-1. Starting the Software........................................................................................ 49

2-2. Site Set Up ...................................................................................................... 50

2-3. Favorite Set Up ................................................................................................ 52

2-4. Play Backup Data ............................................................................................. 53

2-5. Play Independent HDD Data on PC.................................................................... 53

3. Remote Playback.............................................................................................. 54

3-1. Calendar Search ............................................................................................... 54

3-2. Event Search.................................................................................................... 55

3-3. Text-In Search.................................................................................................. 55

3-4. Saving the recorded data .................................................................................. 56

4. Setup ................................................................................................................ 58

4-1. Nemon Setup ................................................................................................... 58

4-2. Remote Setup .................................................................................................. 60

4-3. Remote Upgrade .............................................................................................. 60

5. Nemon Callback................................................................................................ 61

Appendix A. Remote Access Using I.E. ............................................ 63

Appendix B. How to set DDNS using router..................................... 64

1. Domain Name Creation ................................................................................. 64

2. Router Configuration..................................................................................... 66

3. DVR Configuration ........................................................................................ 67

COMPLIANCE NOTICE OF FCC: ............................................................................. 68

WEEE (Waste Electrical & Electronic Equipment)................................................. 68

ROHS Compliance................................................................................................. 68

Chapter 1. Introduction

1. The System

This product is the one that you are looking for quite long time. Eventually, The DVR which is high performance real time DVR based on H.264, you can enjoy the full benefit of latest compression H.264 and be free from headache because of stability of the DVR. This product can distinguish the recorded data clearly compare to MPEG4 due to the motion artifact and will find the tremendous difference. It's your turn to enjoy the true solution for Digital Video Recorder with brand new product.

2. General Features

• True H.264 Standard Video Compression

• Embedded Linux System to give you the Ultimate Reliability

• Dedicated DB Structure for Stability

• Various Recording Resolution D1/Half D1/CIF

• CMS (Central Monitoring System)

• Easy Setup same like DVR GUI in CMS

• Web Monitoring, Searching and Setup

• Own Media Player for Backup Playback

• Four USB Port for Mouse operation, Multi USB Hub and Backup (Two USB Port in 4Ch.DVR)

• Up to Four SATA HDD and No Limitation of Capacity (Up to Two SATA HDD in 4Ch.DVR)

• Two- Way Audio

• Multiple DVRs can be operated with One Keyboard Controller

• Text-In & Relay Output Support

• Real Time Recording and Multi Ch. Playback

• 8/16 Audio Input (4 Mic Input) support (4 Line-In in 4Ch.DVR)

• Archiving Function to Secure the High Stability for Recorded Data

• 4 Spot Output with Event Pop up Function (1 Spot Output in 4Ch.DVR)

3. Specification

Model 4 Channel Premium DVR

In 4 BNC

Video

Out 1VGA,& 1 BNC Main, 1 Spot Output

In 4 RCA (Line-In)

Audio

Out 1 RCA (Line-Out)

Sensor In 4 TTL

Alarm Out 2 Relay + 2 TTL

Device

I/O Interface RS232, RS485, USB2.0 x 1, USB1.1 x 1 for Mouse

Speed Real Time

Resolution 720 x 480 (NTSC), 720 x 576 (PAL)

Display

Split Screen 1, 4, PIP, Digital Zoom

Compression H.264 Codec

Speed /

Resolution

120fps@CIF(NTSC)

100fps@CIF(PAL)

60fps@Half D1(NTSC)

50fps@Half D1(PAL)

30fps@D1(NTSC)

25fps@D1(PAL)

Picture Quality Very High, High, Standard, Low

Recording

Mode Time-lapse, Event, Time & Event, Emergency (Panic)

Display 1, 4, Digital Zoom

Search Mode Calendar Search, Event Search, Text-In Search, Go to Time

Playback

Playback Mode

Multi Channel Normal & Reverse Play,

RW & FF ( x2, x4, x8, x16, x32), Frame to Frame, Pause

Interface Ethernet (10/100 Base)

Protocol TCP/IP, HTTP, DHCP

Application Live, Playback, Setup, Notification (Callback, E-Mail)

Network

Web Browse Internet Explorer 7 or higher

Storage 1xSATA HDD & 1xSATA ODD (or max. 2 SATA HDD w/o ODD)

Backup CD & DVD-RW, External HDD(USB), External USB Memory

Control

Front Panel Button, USB Mouse,

IR Remote Controller, Joystick Controller

OSD Graphic User Interface (Multilingual)

Approval FCC, CE, KCC

ROHS ROHS Compliance

Power Consumption DC12V, 3.33A (40W)

Operating Temperature 5°C ~ 40°C / 41°F~104°F

Operating Humidity 0%~80% / non-condensing

Dimension 340(W)x67(H)x265(D)mm / 13.39(W)x2.64(H)x10.43(D)inch

Weight 2Kg / 4.4lb (without ODD, HDD)

Model 8 Channel Premium DVR 16 Channel Premium DVR

In 8 BNC 16 BNC

Video

Out 1VGA,& 1 BNC Main, 4 Spot Output

In 8 RCA (4 Mic in, 4 Line in) 16 RCA(4 Mic in,12 Line in)

Audio

Out 1 RCA (Line Out)

Sensor In 8 TTL 16 TTL

Alarm Out 4 Relay + 4 TTL 4 Relay + 12 TTL

Device

I/O Interface RS232, RS485, USB2.0 x 3, USB1.1 x 1 for Mouse

Speed Real Time

Resolution 720 x 480 (NTSC), 720 x 576 (PAL)

Display

Split Screen 1,4,9,PIP,Digital Zoom 1,4,9,13,16,PIP,Digital Zoom

Compression H.264 Codec

Speed /

Resolution

240fps@CIF(NTSC)

200fps@CIF(PAL)

120fps@Half D1(NTSC)

100fps@Half D1(PAL)

60fps@D1(NTSC)

50fps@D1(PAL)

480fps@CIF(NTSC)

400fps@CIF(PAL)

240fps@Half D1(NTSC)

200fps@Half D1(PAL)

120fps@D1(NTSC)

100fps@D1(PAL)

Picture Quality Very High, High, Standard, Low

Recording

Mode Time-lapse, Event, Time & Event, Emergency (Panic)

Display 1, 4, 9, Digital Zoom 1,4,9,13,16,Digital Zoom

Search Mode Calendar Search, Event Search, Text-In Search, Go to Time

Playback

Playback Mode

Multi Channel Normal & Reverse Play,

RW & FF ( x2, x4, x8, x16, x32), Frame to Frame, Pause

Interface Ethernet (10/100 Base)

Protocol TCP/IP, HTTP, DHCP

Application Live, Playback, Setup, Notification (Callback, E-Mail)

Network

Web Browse Internet Explorer 7 or higher

Storage 3xSATA HDD & 1xSATA ODD (or max. 4 SATA HDD w/o ODD)

Backup CD & DVD-RW, External HDD(USB), External USB Memory

Control

Front Panel Button, USB Mouse,

IR Remote Controller, Joystick Controller

OSD Graphic User Interface (Multilingual)

Approval FCC, CE, KCC

ROHS ROHS Compliance

Power Consumption DC12V, 6.67A (80W)

Operating Temperature 5°C ~ 40°C / 41°F~104°F

Operating Humidity 0%~80% / non-condensing

Dimension 430(W)x88(H)x428(D)mm / 16.93(W)x3.5(H)x16.85(D)inch

Weight 6Kg / 13lb (without HDD)

Chapter 2. System Installation

1. Package Contents

The following components are included in the product:

DVR Unit

DC Adaptor

Power Cord

(User's Manual

& Network S/W)

Remote Controller

Quick Guide

2. Connecting Devices

2-1. 4 Channel Premium DVR

The rear panel of the 4 channel premium DVR comprises the following:

• Front USB: Two USB ports are provided to connect external devices like HDD, Flash memory for Backup, System upgrade or USB mouse on the front panel. A USB mouse can be connected only front panel USB port dedicated only for mouse.

Video Input

Connect the coaxial cables from the cameras to the BNC video connectors.

Loop-Through Video

Connect the coaxial cables from the Loop BNC connector to another device.

Audio Input

The DVR can record audio up to 4 sources. Connect the audio sources to the Audio-In RCA connectors. All channels need external preamplifiers. It is the user's responsibility to determine if local laws and regulations permit recording audio.

Audio Out The DVR does not have amplified audio output, so you will need a speaker with and amplifier.

Video Output

Connect the main monitor to either the Video Out (CVBS) or VGA out connector. Connect the spot monitors to the SPOT OUT connectors as needed.

ETC

• RS-232C: An RS-232C connector is provided to connect an ATM or POS machine for Text-In function. Use a cable with a DB9 (female) connector to connect to the DVR.

• Network: Connect a Cat5 cable with an RJ-45 connector to the DVR connector for remote monitoring, remote playback, remote setup. See

Chapter 3-2. DVR Configuration

for

configuring the Network connections.

• Reset: The DVR has a Reset switch that will only be used to return all the settings to the original factory settings. To reset the unit, turn the DVR off first. Turn it on again while poking the straightened paperclip in the reset hole. Hold the switch until the DVR is initializing.

• Power Connector: Connect adapter cable to the power connector on the rear panel. (DC12V,

3.33A) Input AC power to the adapter. (free voltage from 100V to 240V, 50/60Hz)

RS485/ALARM/SENSOR

The RS485 connector can be used to control PTZ cameras. The DVR can also be controlled remotely by a control keyboard.

4 alarm output connectors are provided to connect external alarms such as sirens or lights. 2 alarm output connectors have internal relays and the others are TTL signals.

4 sensor input connectors are provided to connect external devices. You can use sensors to signal the DVR with event. To make connections on the terminal block, press and hold the button and insert the wire in the hole below the button.

2-2. 8/16 Channel Premium DVR

The rear panels of the 6/18 channel premium DVR comprise the following:

[8 Channel Premium Model]

[16 Channel Premium Model]

Video Input

Connect the coaxial cables from the cameras to the BNC video connectors.

Loop-Through Video

Connect the coaxial cables from the Loop BNC connector to another device.

Audio Input

The DVR can record audio up to 16(8) sources. Connect the audio sources to the Audio-In RCA connectors. 1~4 Channel connectors have internal pre-amplifiers for directly connecting microphones and other channels need external pre-amplifiers. It is the user's responsibility to determine if local laws and regulations permit recording audio.

Video Output

Connect the main monitor to either the Video Out (CVBS) or VGA out connector. Connect the spot monitors to the SPOT1~4 connectors as needed. (Premium model only)

ETC

• Audio Out: The DVR does not have amplified audio output, so you will need a speaker with and amplifier.

• RS-232C: An RS-232C connector is provided to connect an ATM or POS machine for Text-In function. Use a cable with a DB9 (female) connector to connect to the DVR.

• Network: Connect a Cat5 cable with an RJ-45 connector to the DVR connector for remote monitoring, remote playback, remote setup. See

Chapter 3-2. DVR Configuration

for

configuring the Network connections.

• USB: Four USB ports are provided to connect external devices like HDD, Flash memory for Backup, System upgrade or USB mouse. Two USB ports is located on the rear panel and the other two are on the front panel. A USB mouse can be connected only front panel USB port dedicated only for mouse.

• Power Connector: Connect adapter cable to the power connector on the rear panel. (DC12V,

6.67A) Input AC power to the adapter. (free voltage from 100V to 240V, 50/60Hz)

Sensor Input

16(8) sensor input connectors are provided to connect external devices. You can use sensors to signal the DVR with event. To make connections on the terminal block, press and hold the button and insert the wire in the hole below the button.

Alarm Output & RS485

16(8) alarm output connectors are provided to connect external alarms such as sirens or lights. 4 alarm output connectors have internal relays (Premium model only) and the others are TTL signals. The RS485 connector can be used to control PTZ cameras. The DVR can also be controlled remotely by a control keyboard.

Note

: This manual covers the 4-channel, 8-channel and 16-channel DVRs. The DVRs are identical except for the number of cameras, audio inputs and alarms. The illustrations and descriptions in this manual refer to the 16 channel model.

3. Cautions

• Avoid installing the product where there are direct rays or it is hot by locating near from heat

generator. (May cause fire)

• Do not put vase, flowerpot, cup, cosmetics, drug, and anything the contain water on product.

(May cause fire or electric shock, and it may injure people by falling)

• Do not insert or drop any metal object (coin, hair pin) or flammable object (match, paper) into

air hole. (May cause fire or electric shock)

• Do not put any heavy object on it. (May injure people by being fell or destroyed.)

• Put power plug surely not to be moved. (If not, this may cause fire.)

• Unplug power plug and antenna when there are thunders and lightening. (May cause fire.)

• For cleaning the product, wipe surface with dry towel. Using chemical agent or cleaner may

change the color and unpeel paint.

• Do not put several plugs at same time. (May cause electric shock.) If there is smoke or strange

smell, stop operation. In this case, turn the power off and unplug it, and then contact our service center. (If you keep using it, this may cause fire or electric shock.)

• Do not unplug by pulling cord. (If cord is damaged, it may cause fire or electric shock.)

• Do not plug or unplug with wet hands. (May cause electric shock.)

• Keep the power cord untwisted. (May cause fire or electric shock.)

• Use proper adapter. (Using too much electric power may cause fire or electric shock.)

• Do not install it at where exposed to rain and wind and water drop. (May cause fire, electric

shock and transformation.)

• Keep away from fire. (May cause fire.)

• Do not disassemble or remodel on your own. (May cause malfunction or electric shock.)

• Do not put next to flammable materials like flammable spray. (May cause fire.)

• Do not install it at a place with too much dirt. (May cause fire.)

• Do not install it on unstable places like shaking table and inclined place or shaking place. (May

injure users by falling down or being upside down.)

• Do not put an heavy object on power cord or avoid it from being pressed by the device. (May

cause fire or electric shock.)

• In case of using extension cord, do not use several devices at same time. (May cause fire with

abnormal heating of extension.)

• When there are dirt on power plug pin or power outlet, clean it nicely. (May cause fire.)

• Do not damage on power cord or plug, and bend or twist or pull too much, and put it between

other objects or heat. If power outlet insertion part is not tight, do not use it. (May cause fire or electric shock.)

• Do not drop or give a shock to the product. (May injure people or cause malfunction.)

• Do not touch power adaptor or signal controller. (May cause electric shock.)

• Do not put any object too close to block cooling fan. (May cause fire.)

• In case of exchanging batteries with improper type, there might be danger of explosion.

• For used batteries, throw away separately from other garbage.

• When you take out batteries, avoid children from eating them by mistake. Keep them away

from children. (If a child ate them, contact a doctor right away.)

Chapter 3. Using DVR

1. Basic Operation

1-1. Front Panel & IR Remote Controller

The DVR should be correctly installed before proceeding. The location and the shape of the buttons may vary depending on the DVR model. (In 4-channel DVR, Only some of main buttons most commonly used can be found on the front panel.)

Control

Description

USB Port

Two USB ports are located on the front panel. A USB mouse can be connected USB port dedicated only for mouse as picture directed.

Camera Buttons (1~0)

Pressing camera buttons and Enter button will cause the selected camera to display full screen. Buttons are used to enter passwords.

MENU / EXIT Button

Enters the Setup Menu. User will need to enter the authorized password to assess Setup. In Playback mode, MENU button displays the Playback Menu.

DISPLAY Button

Changes the screen display mode in the current screen or playback screen.

SEQUENCE Button Displays live channels sequentially.

Up, Down, Left, Right

Arrow, ENTER Buttons

These are used to change settings for the product in MENU mode or used in PTZ control mode. (pan, tilt)

BACKUP Button Copies recorded data to an external storage device.

PLAYBACK Button Changes to the playback mode from the live mode.

PAUSE Button

Under playback mode, the button can be used to pause the playback screen.

- Display menu to save PTZ preset under PTZ mode.

PLAY Button

Plays the video forward. Press the button repeatedly to increase play speed up to max 32 times (1, 2, 4, 8, 16, 32 times) faster. Use this button to move right when setting the menu.

- Focus on far distance under PTZ mode.

R.PLAY Button

Plays the video backward. Press the button repeatedly to increase play speed up to max 32 times (1, 2, 4, 8, 16, 32 times) faster. Use this button to move right when setting the menu.

- Zoom Out under PTZ mode.

STEP FORWARD Button

Move forward by one frame under Pause. Use this button to move up when setting the menu.

- Focus on near distance under PTZ mode.

STEP BACKWARD Button

Move backward by one frame under Pause. Use this button to

move down when setting the menu.

- Zoom In under PTZ mode.

EJECT Button

It will open or close the backup drive such as CD-RW or DVD

- Display menu to load PTZ presets under PTZ mode.

PTZ Button Changes to the PTZ control mode from the live mode.

ZOOM Button Zooms the current image on the screen.

PIP Button Changes to PIP screen mode from live screen.

FREEZE Button Freeze the current screen.

AUDIO Button Selects a camera for live & playback audio output.

SPOT Button Assigns the SPOT output channel.

OSD Button Turns on/off the OSD display.

LOG Button Checks the system’s log information.

ID Button Selects the DVR system ID. (Remote controller only)

E.REC Button

Pressing the E.REC button stars Emergency Recording Mode of all camera channels, and displays "!" on the screen. Pressing the button again will stop E.REC mode.

Status LED Power, HDD, Network, Alarm

1-2. Turning on the System

Connecting the power cord will turn on the power of DVR. It will take approximately 10 to 30 seconds for the system to be initialized. Once the system is initialized, it will display live screen, and begin to record video automatically.

Note

: To turn off the system, select SHUTDOWN under main menu (MENU > SHUTDOWN) and

unplug the power cord when the shutdown message appears.

Note

: When installing the HDD for the first time, the HDD should be formatted f irst.

“MENU > RECORD > Storage > HDD format”

1-3. Menu Bar

The menu bar will appear on the bottom of the screen as shown below.

Pressing the Menu will bring up the main menu list.

Shows the % of HDD being used.

Turns on when the HDD is set to be overwritten.

Sequence display mode.

Turns on when the system is connected to the network.

Turns on when the Alarm is being activated.

Mirroring mode

E.REC (Emergency Recording) Mode.

Displays date & time.

IR Remote Controller

1-4. Display Icons

No Recording

Recording (Red)

E.REC (Emergency Recording)

Event Recording (Red)

Pre Event Recording (Blue)

Motion Detection

Sensor Detection

Tex t I n

PTZ Camera

Instant Backup

Clip Maker (Blue)

Backup (Red)

Video Loss

1-5. User or Admin Login

Press MENU to enter main menu screen. Login in screen appears to enter ID (Administrator or User) and Password. Password can be set up to 8 numbers by the combination of numbers from 0 to 9. The factory default password is ‘none’ so press OK to log in to the system for a first time log in. Password can be set under password set up option (MENU > SYSTEM > User). System will be automatically log out if it is not in-use for sometime. This "Auto Logout Time" can be set under password set up option (MENU > SYSTEM > User).

1-6. The Main Menu

The Main Menu of DVR consists of SYSTEM, DEVICE, DISPLAY, RECORD, NETWORK and EVENT. And each menu consists of various sub menus that allow detail set up of the system. Use Mouse, Remote Controller or Front Buttons to access to each menu.

Note

: Please make sure the system log out is done when the system setting or operation

completed to prevent any unauthorized changes of system settings or operations.

Information

Date & Time

User

Quick Setup

SYSTEM

System Log

Camera

Audio

Alarm

Keyboard

DEVICE

RS232 & RS485

Display

DISPLAY

Monitoring

Storage

Record

MAIN MENU

RECORD

Record Tools

Address

DDNS

Notification

NETWORK

Transmission

Sensor

Motion

Video Loss

Tex t-In

EVENT

System

LOGOUT

SHUTDOWN

1-7. Contextual Menu

Additional Contextual Menu screen appears by pressing right button on the Mouse. Layout option allows changing Camera on the monitor. Select preferred camera display option on the monitor.

Camera : Select camera no. Layout : Select display mode (8/16 ch. DVR Only) OSD : Select OSD display option Text-In Info.: On/Off Text-In OSD. Freeze : Pause current image display Sequence : Begin sequence display Zoom : Zoom in image by X2 PIP : Select PIP mode and camera Spot : Select each spot monitors’ display Audio : Select Audio outs PTZ : Select PTZ options Backup : Select backup options Playback : Playback recorded data E. Record : Start Emergency Recording Log : Select System/Event log Eject : Eject installed ODD Setup Menu: Enter Main setup menu

For more information on Contextual Menu please refer to 2. DVR Configuration.

2. DVR Configuration

2-1. SYSTEM

Under SYSTEM menu, System configuration options for general Information, Date &Time, User, Quick Setup and System Log can be selected.

2-1-1.MENU>SYSTEM>Information

In the Information screen, DVR Name, System Version, Upgrade, Mac Address and Configuration

options can be selected. Highlight and press DVR Name

to enter or change DVR name. Name

the DVR by using the virtual keyboard.

To Upgrade the system, save the upgrade file to USB Flash Memory and connect it to DVR. Once the Device is connected, press Upgrade button to execute system upgrade. Upgrade will take approximately 5 minutes. DVR will reboot automatically when the upgrade is completed.

Note

: DO NOT remove USB Flash Memory or turn off the system during the upgrade. Removing USB Flash Memory or Turning off the system during the upgrade may cause system malfunctioning.

Remote Control ID

Enter Remote Control ID to control multiple DVRs individually. If Remote Control ID remains as 0, Remote ID does not have to be selected when using remote controller. It will work as general ID for any remote controls and a remote control will communicate with any DVRs with ID 0.

Video Type

The system automatically detects camera signal types as NTSC/PAL. But the system also offers manual selection options for different signal types.

Configuration

System settings can be saved and loaded using Configuration option

Export: Save settings to USB Flash Memory Import: Load saved settings from USB Flash Memory Default: Load factory default settings

Note

: Configuration Import does not affect or changes system and network settings. Network settings will also not be changed when selecting Default option.

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