Vitek XL User Manual

SAGA “XL” Series

VITEK

• The Industry’s only MPEG4 Compression with Non-Conditional Refresh

• Real-Time Recording and Display (VT-XL840: 240IPS / VT-XL1680: 480IPS)

• MPEG-4 Compression

• Up to 44 HDD support: 3.0 Terabytes Internal Storage (4x - 750GB HDD) and Up to 30 Terabytes External Storage (4x - 10 HDD Expansion bay units)

8 and 16 Channel Digital

Video Recorders

• 8 Channel audio

• 2-Way communication over the internet

• Multi-site remote client

• Built-in DVD/RW drive

• Accepts 4 External (VT-XHD10) HDD Bays for an Additional 40 Hard Drives

• Block Search Function Retrieves Lost Files, Even from Damaged Hard Drives

• Embedded Linux OS

• Dynamic IP support (DDNS)

• Simultaneous D1 (720 x 480 @ 60/120 ips), Half-D1 (720 x 240 @ 120/240 ips), and CIF (360 x 240 @ 240/480 ips) recording

• Maximum File Size of 5.5K (CIF), 10K (Half D1), 18K (D1)

• Continuous, Motion, Alarm, V-Loss, Scheduled recording modes

• Numerous search modes: Calendar, Search & Copy, Time, Event, Block, File, Bookmark & Log

• Multi-site Monitoring for a maximum of 16 Independent DVRs and a maximum of 256 Cameras

• Notification e-mail to up to 10 accounts on Motion, Alarm, V-Loss, HDD Fail

• Sextuplex: Record, Playback, Network Transmission, Mirror, Backup and Live Viewing

• Backup to External HDD, CD-R, CD-RW, DVD-RW, DVD+RW, USB Memory Stick

• Control up to 16 DVRs via Keyboard or IR Remote control

SAGA “XL” Series

PACKAGE CONTENTS

Prior to installation of the SAGA series DVR, please verify that the packaging contains the following contents:

1. One SAGA “XL” series DVR

2. One Power Cable

3. One Remote Controller

4. DVR Viewer Program CD

5. This Instruction Manual

6. Two AAA batteries

7. Rack Mount Ears and screws

If any of the contents are missing, please contact the Vitek Customer Help Desk immediately.

SAGA “XL” Series

RISK OF ELECTRICAL SHOCK WARNING

WARNING

TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS PRODUCT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE. DO NOT INSERT A NY METALLIC OBJECTS THROUGH THE VENTILATION GRILLS OR OTHER OPENINGS ON THE EQUIPMENT.

CAUTION

EXPLANATION OF GRAPHICAL SYMBOLS

The ligh tning flash with ar ro whe ad sym bol, within a n eq uilate ral triangle , is inte nded to alert th e user to th e presence of uninsu lated "dan gerous volt age" within the produc t's enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons.

The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presenc e of im por ta nt o per at ing a n d m ain tena nc e (se r vic ing ) in stru c tio n in the literature

accompanying the product.

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DISCLAIMER

While every effort has been made to ensure that the information contained in this

guide is accurate and complete, no liability can be accepted for any errors or omissions.

Vitek Industrial Video Products, Inc. reserves the right to change the

specifications of the hardware and software described herein at any time without prior notice.

No part of this guide may be reproduced, transmitted, transcribed, stored in a

retrieval system, or translated into any language in any form, by any means, without prior written permission of Vitek Industrial Video Products, Inc.

Vitek makes no warranties for damages resulting from corrupted or lost data due

to a mistaken operation or malfunction of the Digital Video Recorders, the software, personal computers, peripheral devices, or unapproved/unsupported devices.

Trademark Acknowledgements

Saga Series Digital Video Recorders are trademarks of Vitek Industrial Video

Products, Inc.

Other names and products not mentioned here may be registered trademarks or

trademarks of their respective companies.

SAGA “XL” Series

FCC NOTICE

Saga Series Digital Video Recorders, VT-XL840, VT-XL1680 These devices comply with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the

following two conditions;

1. These devices may not cause harmful interference, and

2. These devices must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.

Note: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for Class B digital devices, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. These equipments generate, use and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by on or more of the following measures:

• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.

• Connect the equipment to an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the

receiver is connected.

• Consult the dealer or an experienced technician for help.

Do not make any changes or modifications to the equipments unless otherwise specified in the manual. If such changes or modifications should be made, you could be required to stop operation of the equipment.

Vitek Industrial Video Products, Inc.

28492 Constellation Road Valencia, CA 91355

Phone: (888) VITEK-70 / (661) 294 – 8043 Fax: (661) 294 – 8044

www.vitekcctv.com | Sales@vitekcctv.com

Canadian Radio Interference Regulations

This is a Class A apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003. Cet Appareil numérique de la Classe A conforme à la norme NMB-003 du Canada.

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Read this First

Test Sessions

Before you try to record important subjects, we highly recommend that you make several test sessions to ensure that the Digital Video Recorder is operating and being operated correctly. Please note that Vitek Industrial Video Products, Inc., its subsidiaries and affiliates, and its distributors are not liable for any consequential damages arising from any malfunction of the Digital Video Recorder or its accessories.

The Privacy act of 1974 (5 U.S.C. § 552a)

Please note that the Digital Video Recorders are intended for surveillance use and should never be used in a manner that invades other people’s privacy or contravenes international or domestic privacy act and its regulations. Please be advised that in certain cases the monitoring of individuals, private properties, or commercial properties may contravene legal rights of such individuals even if the images were recorded for personal use.

Warranty Limitations

This equipment’s warranty is only effective in the country of sale. If a problem arises while the Digital Video Recorder is in use abroad, please convey it back to the country of sale before proceeding with a warranty claim to Vitek customer help desk.

Before using the Digital Video Recorder, please ensure that you read and

understand the safety precautions described below. Always ensure that the Digital Video Recorder is operated correctly.

The safety precautions noted on the following pages are intended to instruct you

in the safe and correct operation of the Digital Video Recorder and its accessories to prevent injuries or damage to the self, other persons and equipment.

In this Instruction Manual, the term “Digital Video Recorder”, “equipment” and

“device” refers primarily to the Digital Video Recorder and its accessories such as power supply and its remote controller.

WARNINGS

Do not cover the ventilation opening or slots on the outer casing. To prevent the

Digital Video Recorder from overheating, provide at least two inches of air space around the vent and the slots.

Do not drop metallic parts through slots. This could permanently damage the

Digital Video Recorder. Immediately turn the Digital Video Recorder’s power off or unplug the power cord from the power outlet. Contact a qualified service personnel authorized by the equipment distributor or a Vitek customer help desk.

Do not attempt to disassemble or alter any part of the equipment that is not

expressly described in this guide. Disassembly or alteration may result in high voltage electric shock. Internal inspections, alterations and repairs should be conducted by qualified service personnel authorized by the equipment distributor or Vitek customer help desk.

Stop operating the equipment immediately if it emits smoke or noxious fumes.

Failure to do so may result in fire or electrical shock. Immediately turn the Digital Video Recorder’s power off, remove the power cable from the power outlet. Confirm that smoke and fume emissions have ceased. Please consult the Digital Video Recorder reseller or the Vitek customer help desk.

Stop operating the equipment if a heavy object is dropped or the casing is

damaged. Do not strike or shake. Failure to do so may result in fire or electrical shock. Immediately turn the Digital Video Recorder’s power off or unplug the power cord from the power outlet. Please consult the Digital Video Recorder reseller or the Vitek customer help desk.

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SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

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Do not allow the equipment to come into contact with, or become immersed in,

water or other liquids. Do not allow liquids to enter the interior. The Digital Video Recorder has not been waterproofed. If the exterior comes into contact with liquids or salt air, wipe it dry with a soft, absorbent cloth. In the event that the water or other foreign substances enter the interior, immediately turn the Digital Video Recorder’s Power off or unplug the power cord from the power outlet. Continued use of the equipment may result in fire or electrical shock. Please consult the Digital Video Recorder reseller or the Vitek customer help desk.

Do not use substances containing alcohol, benzene, thinners or other flammable

substances to clean or maintain the equipment. The use of these substances may lead to fire. Use a dry cloth on a regular periodic basis and wipe away the dust and dirt that collects on the device. In dusty, humid or greasy environments, the dust that collects around the ventilation or the slots on the outer casing over long periods of time may become saturated with humidity and short-circuit, leading to fire.

Do not cut, damage, alter or place heavy items on the power cord. Any of these

actions may cause an electrical short circuit, which may lead to fire or electrical shock.

Do not handle the device or power cord with wet hands. Handling it with wet

hands may lead to electrical shock. When unplugging the cord, ensure that you hold the solid portion of the plug. Pulling on the flexible portion of the cord may damage or expose the wire and insulation, creating the potential for fires or electrical shocks.

Use only the recommended power accessories. Use of power sources not

expressly recommended for this equipment may lead to overheating, damage to the equipment, fire, electrical shock or other hazards.

The supplied power supply and power cord are designed for exclusive use with

the Digital Video Recorder. Do not use it with other products or battery. There is a risk of fire and other hazards.

Avoid using, placing or storing the equipment in places subject to strong sunlight

or high temperatures, such as a greenhouse or trunk of a car. High temperatures may also cause deformation of the casing. Ensure that there is good ventilation when using the equipment.

Do not operate the Digital Video Recorder beyond its specified temperature,

humidity or power source ratings. Do not use the Digital Video Recorder in an extreme environment such as in high temperature or high humidity. Use the device at temperatures within 41°F - 104°F and humidity below 90%.

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PREVENTING MALFUNCTION

Avoid Strong Magnetic Fields. Never place the Digital Video Recorder in close

proximity to electric motors or other equipment generating strong electromagnetic fields. Exposure to strong magnetic fields may cause malfunctions or corrupt image data.

Avoid Condensation Related Problems. Moving the equipment rapidly between

hot and cold temperatures may cause condensation (water droplets) to form on its external and internal surfaces. You can avoid this by placing the equipment in an airtight, re-sealable plastic bag and letting it adjust to temperature changes slowly before removing it from the bag.

If Condensation forms inside the Digital Video Recorder. Stop using the

equipment immediately if you detect condensation. Continued use may damage the equipment. Remove the power cord from the power outlet and wait until the moisture evaporates completely before resuming use.

SAGA “XL” Series

TABLE OF CONTENTS

CONTENT VERIFICATION.............................................................................................1

RISK OF ELECTRICK SHOCK WARNING....................................................................2

DISCLAIMER.................................................................................................................. 3

FCC NOTICE ..................................................................................................................4

Read this First ...............................................................................................................5

Test Sessions ...........................................................................................................5

The Privacy act of 1974 (5 U.S.C. § 552a) ...............................................................5

Warranty Limitations................................................................................................. 5

SAFETY PRECAUTIONS...............................................................................................6

WARNING ................................................................................................................6

PREVENTING MALFUNCTION................................................................................8

TABLE OF CONTENTS..................................................................................................9

I. FEATURE HIGHLIGHTS ...........................................................................................14

1.1 OPERATION.....................................................................................................14

1.2 RECORDING....................................................................................................14

1.3 PLAYBACK....................................................................................................... 15

1.4 NETWORK........................................................................................................15

1.5 BACKUP...........................................................................................................15

1.6 STORAGE ........................................................................................................16

1.7 SYSTEM...........................................................................................................16

II. SAGA “XL” SERIES DIGITAL VIDEO RECORDER LAYOUT................................ 17

2.1 FRONT PANEL LAYOUT..................................................................................17

2.2 REAR PANEL LAYOUT....................................................................................20

2.3 IR REMOTE CONTROLLER.............................................................................23

2.4 MOUSE CONTROL..........................................................................................25

III. INSTALLATION AND CONNECTIONS..................................................................26

3.1 CONNECTIONS LAYOUT................................................................................ 26

3.2 VT-HXD10U...................................................................................................... 27

3.3 EXTERNAL TERMINAL CONNECTION...........................................................28

3.3.1 RS-422 / RS-485 .....................................................................................28

3.3.2 TIME ADJUST.........................................................................................28

3.3.3 RELAY OUTPUT..................................................................................... 29

3.3.4 ALARM SENSOR INPUT ........................................................................ 29

3.3.5 VGA PIN LAYOUT...................................................................................30

3.3.6 RS-232C PIN LAOUT.............................................................................. 30

IV. BASIC OPERATION ............................................................................................... 31

4.1 MAIN SCREEN.................................................................................................31

4.2 STATUS SCREEN............................................................................................32

4.3 LIVE VIEW........................................................................................................ 35

4.3.1 LIVE MULTIPLE VIEW MODE SEQUENCE ........................................... 35

4.3.1.1 VT-XL1680..................................................................................... 35

4.3.1.2 VT-XL840....................................................................................... 36

4.3.2 FULL SCREEN DISPLAY........................................................................36

4.3.3 AUTOMATIC SEQUENCE ...................................................................... 37

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4.4 FREEZE............................................................................................................37

4.4.1 SINGLE SCREEN VIEW MODE.............................................................. 38

4.4.2 MULTI SCREEN VIEW MODE................................................................38

4.5 ZOOM...............................................................................................................39

4.6 PICTURE-IN-PICTURE.....................................................................................40

4.7 SPOT MONITOR.............................................................................................. 41

4.8 BASIC RECORDING ........................................................................................42

4.9 BASIC PLAYBACK...........................................................................................43

4.9.1 PLAY / REVERSE PLAY / PAUSE / STOP .............................................43

4.9.2 FAST FORWARD / REWIND ..................................................................44

4.9.2.1 Shuttle Ring....................................................................................45

4.9.2.2 FAST / DIRECTION button.............................................................45

4.9.3 PICTURE-BY-PICTURE..........................................................................46

4.9.4 SLOW......................................................................................................46

4.9.5 LOOP PLAYBACK...................................................................................47

4.9.6 BOOKMARK............................................................................................48

4.9.7 AUDIO PLAYBACK .................................................................................48

V. ADVANCED OPERATION .......................................................................................49

5.1 BACKUP...........................................................................................................49

5.1.1 CD-RW / DVD-RW / DVD+RW................................................................49

5.1.2 CD-R........................................................................................................52

5.1.3 USB FLASH MEMORY............................................................................54

5.1.4 EXTERNAL HARD DISK DRIVE .............................................................56

5.1.5 COPY STATUS .......................................................................................56

5.1.6 COPY STOP............................................................................................ 57

5.2 PAN / TILT / ZOOM CAMERA CONTROL........................................................ 58

5.2.1 BASIC PAN / TILT / ZOOM CONTROL................................................... 58

5.2.2 CREATING AND MOVING TO PRESET POINTS...................................59

5.3 ADVANCED RECORDING............................................................................... 59

5.3.1 ALARM RECORDING ............................................................................. 60

5.3.2 VIDEO LOSS RECORDING....................................................................60

5.3.3 MOTION RECORDING ........................................................................... 61

5.4 ADVANCED PLAYBACK..................................................................................61

5.4.1 CALENDAR SEARCH.............................................................................61

5.4.2 SEARCH & COPY................................................................................... 63

5.4.3 TIME SEARCH........................................................................................65

5.4.4 EVENT SEARCH..................................................................................... 66

5.4.5 BLOCK SEARCH.....................................................................................68

5.4.6 FILE SEARCH.........................................................................................70

5.4.7 BOOKMARK SEARCH............................................................................71

5.4.8 TEXT SEARCH........................................................................................72

5.4.9 LOG FILE SEARCH.................................................................................74

VI. DVR MENU.............................................................................................................. 77

6.1 QUICK SETUP..................................................................................................78

6.1.1 QUICK SETUP ........................................................................................78

6.1.2 IMAGE SIZE............................................................................................78

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6.1.3 RECORD FRAME....................................................................................79

6.1.4 EVENT.....................................................................................................79

6.1.5 PRE-RECORD TIME...............................................................................79

6.1.6 POST-RECORD TIME.............................................................................80

6.1.7 IMAGE QUALITY..................................................................................... 80

6.1.8 AUDIO RECORD.....................................................................................80

6.1.9 REMOTE CONTROL ID.......................................................................... 80

6.2 SCREEN SETUP..............................................................................................81

6.2.1 POSITION ............................................................................................... 81

6.2.2 AUTO SEQUENCE..................................................................................82

6.2.3 DISPLAY .................................................................................................83

6.2.4 TITLE.......................................................................................................85

6.2.5 MULTISCREEN....................................................................................... 86

6.2.6 COVERT.................................................................................................. 87

6.2.7 SPOT.......................................................................................................88

6.2.8 CAMERA.................................................................................................89

6.3 RECORD ..........................................................................................................91

6.3.1 RECORD SETUP.................................................................................... 91

6.3.2 RECORD PROGRAM..............................................................................93

A. Single Mode.............................................................................................................95

- SCENARIO 1............................................................................................... 95

- SCENARIO 2............................................................................................... 96

-SCENARIO 3................................................................................................ 96

B. Complex Mode.........................................................................................................97

6.3.3 IMAGE QUALITY..................................................................................... 98

6.3.4 AUDIO RECORD.....................................................................................99

6.3.5 REPEAT RECORD..................................................................................99

6.3.6 PLAY MODE.......................................................................................... 100

6.3.7 BACKUP MODE.................................................................................... 100

6.3.8 HOLIDAY...............................................................................................101

6.4 EVENT............................................................................................................ 102

6.4.1 MOTION DETECTION...........................................................................102

6.4.2 EVENT SCREEN MODE.......................................................................104

6.4.3 EVENT CHECK.....................................................................................104

6.4.4 EVENT MESSAGE................................................................................ 104

6.4.5 EVENT MESSAGE RESET...................................................................105

6.4.6 EVENT BUZZER ...................................................................................105

6.4.7 SENSOR INPUT.................................................................................... 105

6.4.8 RELAY OUTPUT................................................................................... 106

6.5 SYSTEM.........................................................................................................107

6.5.1 HARD DISK DRIVE............................................................................... 107

6.5.1.1 HDD configuration........................................................................107

6.5.1.2 Rec HDD initialize ........................................................................ 108

6.5.1.3 Backup HDD initialize...................................................................109

6.5.2 CLOCK.................................................................................................. 109

6.5.2.1 Date & Time .................................................................................109

6.5.2.2 Time Adjust ..................................................................................110

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6.5.4 VIDEO STANDARD...............................................................................111

6.5.4 LANGUAGE........................................................................................... 112

6.5.5 REMOTE CONTROL ID........................................................................ 112

6.5.6 KEY ECHO............................................................................................112

6.5.7 ADVANCED SETUP..............................................................................113

6.5.7.1 Password Check .......................................................................... 113

6.5.7.2 Set Password............................................................................... 113

6.5.7.3 User Authority...............................................................................114

6.5.7.4 DVR Menu Setup ......................................................................... 114

6.5.7.4.1 Menu Initialize .............................................................................................114

6.5.7.4.2 Load menu from file .................................................................................... 115

6.5.7.4.3 Save menu to file.........................................................................................115

6.5.8 FIRMWARE UPGRADE ........................................................................ 116

6.6 LINK ...............................................................................................................118

6.6.1 NETWORK............................................................................................118

6.6.2 RS-232C................................................................................................120

6.6.3 RS-422 / RS-485 ...................................................................................121

6.6.4 PTZ........................................................................................................123

6.6.5 E-MAIL...................................................................................................124

6.6.5.1 Send e-mail.................................................................................. 125

6.6.5.2 SMTP server ................................................................................125

6.6.5.3 DVR e-mail address.....................................................................125

6.6.5.4 User ID.........................................................................................126

6.6.5.5 Password......................................................................................126

6.6.5.6 E-mail address 1 through 10 ........................................................127

VII. SEARCH............................................................................................................... 128

VIII. COPY................................................................................................................... 128

IX. EXIT.......................................................................................................................129

9.1 SAVE ONLY....................................................................................................129

9.2 SAVE AND EXIT.............................................................................................129

9.3 EXIT WITHOUT SAVE .................................................................................... 130

X. CLIENT PROGRAM: DVR VIEWER ..................................................................... 131

1. SYSTEM REQUIREMENT............................................................................... 131

10.2 INSTALLING THE DVR VIEWER.................................................................131

1. SYSTEM REQUIREMENT............................................................................... 131

10.3 DVR VIEWER - LAYOUT..............................................................................133

10.4 DVR VIEWER - LIVE MODE.........................................................................151

10.5 DVR VIEWER – PLAYBACK MODE............................................................. 153

10.5.1 TIME SEARCH....................................................................................154

10.5.2 CALENDAR SEARCH......................................................................... 155

10.5.3 EVENT................................................................................................. 156

10.5.4 TEXT ................................................................................................... 157

10.5.5 BLOCK ................................................................................................ 159

10.6 DVR PLAYER – SETUP ...............................................................................161

10.6.1 QUICK SETUP ....................................................................................162

10.6.2 SCREEN.............................................................................................. 163

10.6.2.1 Position ......................................................................................163

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10.6.2.2 Auto Sequence...........................................................................163

10.6.2.3 Display .......................................................................................163

10.6.2.4 Title ............................................................................................164

10.6.2.5 Multiscreen.................................................................................165

10.6.2.6 Covert......................................................................................... 165

10.6.2.6 Spot............................................................................................165

10.6.3 RECORD.............................................................................................166

10.6.3.1 Record........................................................................................ 166

10.6.3.2 Record Program.........................................................................166

10.6.3.3 Holiday .......................................................................................167

10.6.4 EVENT................................................................................................. 167

10.6.4.1 Event..........................................................................................167

10.6.4.2 Motion Detection ........................................................................ 167

10.6.4.3 Sensor Input............................................................................... 168

10.6.4.4 Relay Output .............................................................................. 168

10.6.5 SYSTEM..............................................................................................169

10.6.5.1 System .......................................................................................169

10.6.5.2 HDD .......................................................................................... 169

10.6.5.3 CLOCK....................................................................................... 169

10.6.5.3 PASSWORD .............................................................................. 170

10.6.6 LINK.....................................................................................................170

10.6.6.1 Network......................................................................................170

10.6.6.2 RS-232C.....................................................................................170

10.6.6.3 RS-485.......................................................................................171

10.6.6.4 PTZ ............................................................................................171

10.6.6.5 E-mail.........................................................................................171

10.6.7 DOWNLOAD .......................................................................................172

10.6.7.1 DVR Logo Select........................................................................172

10.6.7.2 Firmware Download ...................................................................172

XI. SPECIFICATIONS.................................................................................................174

11.1 VT-XL840......................................................................................................174

11.2 VT-XL1680....................................................................................................176

XII. TECHNICAL SUPPORT....................................................................................... 178

APPENDIX I................................................................................................................179

INDEX......................................................................................................................... 181

NOTES........................................................................................................................184

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I. FEATURE HIGHLIGHTS

1.1 OPERATION

A. SEXTUPLEX FUNCTION Simultaneous record, playback, mirror, backup, network transmission and live view.

B. REAL-TIME DISPLAY Each channel is displayed at 30PPS during live monitoring.

C. DIGITAL ZOOM Up to 8 times digital zoom display.

D. PICTURE-IN-PICTURE E. EASY OPERATION

Control through the front panel buttons, jog shuttle, IR remote controller, external joystick keyboard controller and USB 2.0 compliant mouse.

F. COVERT MODE Hide channels in live, playback and network transmission.

1.2 RECORDING

A. REAL-TIME RECORDING Maximum recording speed of 480PPS in VT-XL1680 and 240PPS in VT-XL840.

B. MULTI-RESOLUTION / MULTI-QUALITY / MULTI-SPEED RECORDING Simultaneous recording in D1, Half D1 and CIF resolution in different recording qualities at different recording speeds.

C. MULTIPLE RECORDING OPTIONS Manual, event and schedule recording.

D. VERSATILE EVENT RECORDING Motion, alarm and video loss recording option with dedicated pre and post recording per channel.

E. AUDIO RECORDING 8 channel audio recording.

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1.3 PLAYBACK

A. MULTI-SCREEN Single, quad, 6, 7, 9, 10, 13 and 16 channel playback.

B. VERSATILE SEARCH OPTIONS Calendar, search & copy, timeline, event, block, file and bookmark search.

C. PREVIEW Snapshot of search date and time in search mode.

1.4 NETWORK

A. MULTI-SITE LIVE MONITORING Monitor up to 16 DVRs, or up to 256 cameras simultaneously.

B. REMOTE PLAYBACK Review recorded data from the client software with fast forward and rewind, slow and pause.

C. REMOTE CONTROL Remotely control the DVR as if pressing the front buttons or the IR remote controller.

D. REMOTE SETUP Configure all DVR settings remotely from the client software.

E. FLEXIBLE NETWORK CONNECTIONS Static and dynamic IP address supported along with proprietary DDNS support.

F. 2-WAY AUDIO COMMUNICATION Communicate verbally between the DVR and the client software.

1.5 BACKUP

A. DVD-RW / CD-RW Built-in DVD-RW optical drive enables easy backup to DVD-RW or CD-RW. Data retrieval is made simple with a mini-viewer that application is automatically included on disks burned with a SAGA DVR.

B. USB 2.0 Three available USB 2.0 ports allow the use of numerous USB 2.0 backup devices including VT-XHD10U external HDD add-on bays, individual external hard drives, external optical drives and USB memory sticks.

C. DATA REDUNDANCY / EVENT COPY ONLY Flexible hard drive configuration allows data redundancy or backup event data only.

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1.6 STORAGE

A. GENEROUS STORAGE CAPACITY Four available internal hard drive bays allow up to three terabytes of storage and optional removable hard drive bay allows an additional 750 gigabytes of storage, for a maximum of 3.75 terabytes of storage.

B. HARD DRIVE EXPANSION BAY (VT-XHD10U) Up to four VT-XHD10U hard drive expansion bays can be connected to the DVR. Each expansion bay is capable of supporting up to ten hard drives, totaling 30 terabytes of additional storage.

C. DATA REDUNDANCY / EVENT COPY ONLY The hard drives in the expansion bays can also be configured to be data redundant or event copy only.

1.7 SYSTEM

A. 2 INDEPENDENT WATCHDOGS Reliable hardware and software watchdogs that monitor the system stability at all times.

B. EASY UPDATE Easy update / upgrade via USB 2.0 compliant memory stick or through the client program.

C. SIMULTANEOUS MULTIPLE VIDEO OUTPUT

a) Composite BNC main monitor output b) VGA main monitor output c) S-Video Output d) Secondary composite RCA main monitor output e) Multi-channel capable spot monitor output

D. MULTIPLE LANGUAGE SUPPORT Available in English, Korean, Japanese, Chinese, Polish, Spanish and Russian.

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II. SAGA “XL” SERIES DIGITAL VIDEO RECORDER LAYOUT

2.1 FRONT PANEL LAYOUT

1 5432 10 78 9 61112

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1. POWER SWITCH This switch turns the DVR on or off.

2. IR RECEIVER Infrared signal receiver for the IR remote controller. Do not block the receiver as a

clear line of sight is required for proper operation.

3. FUNCTION a) Used in conjunction with the “USER” option for Relay 4 of the alarm output. b) Controls PTZ movement speed in PTZ mode.

4. NUMERIC BUTTONS / CHANNEL SELECT a) Selects a specific channel number to be displayed in full screen. b) Enter the numeric password when prompted.

5. SPOT MONITOR / ESC a) Activates the spot monitor control. b) Returns to previous menu screen. c) Exits from various function and menu screens.

6. MENU / UP DIRECTIONAL BUTTON a) Accesses the main menu screen. b) Tilts up in PTZ mode. c) Navigates up in the menu screen. d) Moves the zoom box up in zoom mode.

7. LIVE

This button exits the playback mode and returns to the live monitoring mode.

Pressing this button once more will toggle between live and paused playback mode.

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8. RECORD

This button starts and stops the recording mode.

9. SLOW

This button slows down the playback speed. Press this button repeatedly to toggle

between ½ normal playback speed through 128th normal playback speed.

10. PLAY / PAUSE a) Starts the playback of recorded data. By default, the playback starts from the

earliest recording. If the recording has been played back, the playback will start from where it was left off.

b) Toggles between playback and pause mode.

11. FAST

This button is speeds up the playback speed. Press this button repeatedly t o toggle

between 2X normal playback speed through 128X normal playback speed.

12. DIRECTION

This button changes the playback direction.

13. REMOVABLE HDD RACK / DVD-RW

A DVD-RW drive is installed in the front 5.25” expansions bay. A fifth hard drive can be added to the DVR by replacing the optical drive with a removable hard drive rack (sold separately).

14. VIDEO / AUDIO OUTPUT

Secondary video and audio output port.

15. USB 2.0

The USB 2.0 port can be used to connect to numerous USB 2.0 backup devices including VT-XHD10U external HDD add-on bays, individual external hard drives, external optical drives and USB memory sticks.

16. STATUS LED

Displays the status of the DVR (Standby), HDD read/write and network transmission.

17. AUDIO SELECT

This button selects the recorded audio channel when in multiple display mode.

Press the button repeatedly to toggle between audio channels 1 through 8.

18. DISPLAY

This button is used to toggle between multiple display modes: 16 channel, 13

channel, 10 channel, 9 channel, 7 channel, 6 channel and 4 channel split screen display modes.

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19. ALARM RESET / LEFT DIRECTIONAL BUTTON a) Resets the alarm buzzer. b) Left pans in PTZ mode. c) Navigates left in the menu screen. d) Moves the zoom box left in zoom mode.

20. AUTOMATIC SEQUENCE / FOCUS OUT / DECREASE VALUE / SECTION A a) Activates and deactivates the automatic channel sequence. b) Focuses out in PTZ mode. c) Decreases the value of a selection in the menu screen. d) Sets the starting point for loop playback in playback mode.

21. ENTER / STATUS / HOME a) Executes the selected function in the menu screen or enters the selected

submenu. b) Accesses the status window from the main screen. c) Returns the PTZ camera to “home” mode in PTZ mode. d) Increases the digital zoom ratio in zoom mode.

22. PIP / LOOP PLAYBACK CLEAR / DOWN DIRECTIONAL BUTTON a) Activates the picture-in-picture mode. b) Tilts down in PTZ mode. c) Navigates left in the menu screen. d) Moves the zoom box left in zoom mode. e) Clears the loop playback in playback mode.

23. DIGITAL ZOOM / RIGHT DIRECTIONAL BUTTON a) Enters digital zoom mode. b) Pans right in PTZ mode. c) Navigates right in the menu screen. d) Moves the zoom box right in zoom mode.

24. FREEZE / FOCUS IN / INCREASE VALUE / SECTION B a) Freezes the live screen. b) Focuses in PTZ mode. c) Increases the value of a selection in the menu screen. d) Sets the ending point for loop playback in playback mode.

25. SEARCH / PRESET a) Enters the search menu screen b) Sets the preset positions in PTZ mode

26. PTZ / BOOKMARK a) Enters PTZ control mode. b) Creates a bookmark during playback mode.

27. COPY / AUTOFOCUS a) Enters the copy menu screen. b) Switches the PTZ camera to auto focus mode in PTZ mode.

28. JOG SHUTTLE

a) Controls the playback speed. b) Advances picture by picture. c) Controls the zoom in / zoom out in PTZ mode.

2.2 REAR PANEL LAYOUT

VT-XL840

1 54321078 9 6

SAGA “XL” Series

11 12 13 17161514 2219 20 2118

VT-XL1680

1 54321078 9 6

11 1213 17161514 2219 20 2118

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1. CAMERA INPUT

BNC connectors for composite video signal input.

2. AUDIO INPUT

RCA connectors for audio signal input.

3. AUDIO OUTPUT

RCA connector for audio signal output.

4. RS-422 / RS-485 SELECTOR

Select between the RS-422 protocol or RS-485 protocol.

5. TERMINATION ON / OFF

Select on or off for termination of the RS-422 or RS-485 Chain.

6. RS-422 / RS-485 TERMINAL BLOCK

Terminal blocks for the RS-422 or RS-485.

7. TIME SYNCHRONIZATION

Input and Output terminal blocks for time synchronization between DVRs.

8. RELAY OUT

Terminal blocks for relay out 1 through 4.

9. ALARM INPUT

Alarm input 1 through 16 on VT-XL1680, 1 through 8 on VT-XL840.

10. POWER IN

AC power socket for 115/230VAC.

11. CAMERA LOOP OUTPUT

Self-terminating BNC connectors for composite video signal loop output.

12. SPOT OUTPUT

Spot monitor BNC connector for composite video signal output.

13. SPOT INPUT

BNC connector for spot monitor composite video signal input.

14. MAIN MONITOR OUTPUT

BNC connector for main monitor composite video signal output.

15. S-VIDEO OUTPUT

S-video connector for main monitor video signal output.

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16. VGA OUTPUT

D-sub 15-pin connector for PC monitor out.

17. RS-232C

Reserved. The RS-232C port can be used to connect a variety of devices to control

the DVR.

18. USB REAR 1 / USB REAR 2

The USB 2.0 ports can be used to connect to numerous USB 2.0 backup devices including VT-XHD10U external HDD add-on bays, individual external hard drives, external optical drives and USB memory sticks.

19. RJ-45 ETHERNET PORT

10/100Base-T RJ-45 port for network connection.

20. REMOTE

Reserved.

21. POWER SELECT

115 / 230 VAC power selector.

22. GROUND

Ground connector.

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2.3 IR REMOTE CONTROLLER

1. REMOTE CONTROLLER ID

Select the remote controller ID.

2. IRIS CONTROL

3. ZOOM CONTROL

4. SPOT MONITOR / ESC

5. ENTER / STATUS / HOME

6 8

12 15

16 18

21 24

3 5 7

11 13

14 17

19 20

22 23

6. ALARM RESET / LEFT DIRECTIONAL BUTTON

7. MENU / UP DIRECTIONAL BUTTON

8. PIP / DOWN DIRECTIONAL BUTTON

9. DIGITAL ZOOM / RIGHT DIRECTIONAL BUTTON

10. AUTOMATIC SEQUENCE / FOCUS OUT / DECREASE VALUE

11. FREEZE / FOCUS IN / INCREASE VALUE

12. SEARCH / PRESET

13. COPY / AUTOFOCUS

14. PTZ / BOOKMARK

15. SLOW

16. PLAY / PAUSE

17. FAST

18. LIVE

19. DIRECTION

20. RECORD

21. MULTI (DISPLAY)

22. TEXT

23. AUDIO SELECT

24. NUMERIC BUTTONS / CHANNEL SELECT

25. FUNCTION

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2.4 MOUSE CONTROL

1. LEFT MOUSE BUTTON a) Double-click in the main window: status display. b) Double-click in the menu screen: select item or icon.

2. SCROLL WHEEL

Scroll up or down to change the value of the selected item.

3. RIGHT MOUSE BUTTON a) Single-click in the main window: enter main menu. b) Double-click in the menu screen: exit to main screen.

III. INSTALLATION AND CONNECTIONS

3.1 CONNECTIONS LAYOUT

SAGA “XL” Series

3.2 VT-XHD10U

3.3 EXTERNAL TERMINAL CONNECTION

3.3.1 RS-422 / RS-485

3.3.2 TIME ADJUST

1 TX+(RS422:Transmit data+) RS485:Transmit data 2 TX-(RS422:Transmit data-) RS485: Receive data 3 GND 4 RX+( RS422:Receive data+) RS485: Receive data 5 RX-( RS422:Receive data-) RS485:Transmit data 6 GND

TERM OFF TERM ON

DESCRIPTION

SAGA “XL” Series

NO DESCRIPTION FALLING EDGE

1 TIME REFERENCE INPUT TTL 2 TIME REFERENCE OUTPUT

To Other Time Adjust Terminals

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3.3.3 RELAY OUTPUT

DESCRIPTION

1 NO(Normal Open) 7 NO(Normal Open) 2 CM(Common) 8 CM(Common) 3 NC(Normal Close) 4 NO(Normal Open) 10 NO(Normal Open) 5 CM(Common) 11 CM(Common) 6 NC(Normal Close)

3.3.4 ALARM SENSOR INPUT

ALARM

V-LOSS

NO DESCRIPTION

9 NC(Normal Close)

12 NC(Normal Close)

POWER

USER

NOT USED

HDD ERROR

No DESCRIPTION

1 EXTERNAL ALARM 1 INPUT 2 EXTERNAL ALARM 2 INPUT 3 EXTERNAL ALARM 3 INPUT 4 EXTERNAL ALARM 4 INPUT

G ALARM IN COMMON GND

5 EXTERNAL ALARM 5 INPUT 6 EXTERNAL ALARM 6 INPUT 7 EXTERNAL ALARM 7 INPUT 8 EXTERNAL ALARM 8 INPUT

G ALARM IN COMMON GND

9 EXTERNAL ALARM 9 INPUT 10 EXTERNAL ALARM 10 INPUT 11 EXTERNAL ALARM 11 INPUT 12 EXTERNAL ALARM 12 INPUT

G ALARM IN COMMON GND 13 EXTERNAL ALARM 13 INPUT 14 EXTERNAL ALARM 14 INPUT 15 EXTERNAL ALARM 15 INPUT 16 EXTERNAL ALARM 16 INPUT

G ALARM IN COMMON GND

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