XVision XPR16P User Manual

Model: XPR8/16P

Professional Hybrid 8/16 Camera (8/16 Audio) D1 Real Time H264 Pentaplex DVR, IP Camera Support, USB Memory Stick/DVD Backup, Network/Internet Access, 3G Phone Viewing, IR Remote, POS (Cash Register)/ATM Support

USER MANUAL

PLEASE READ THIS MANUAL BEFORE YOU START USING THE DVR

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Caution and Preventive Tips

• Switch the 115/230V selector to your local voltage standard

• Handle with care, do not drop the unit

• Mount the unit in an equipment rack or place it on a solid, stable surface.

• Indoor use only. Do not place the unit in a humid, dusty, oily, or smoky site.

• Do not place it in an area with poor ventilation or in an area close to fire or other sources of

heat. Doing so may damage the unit as well as cause fire or an electric shock.

• When cleaning is necessary, shut down the system and unplug the unit from the outlet

before uncovering the top cover. Do not use liquid cleaners or aerosol cleaners. Use only a

damp cloth for cleaning.

• Always shut down the system prior connecting or disconnecting accessories, with the

exception of USB devices.

This symbol intends to alert the user to the presence of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the literature accompanying the appliance.

This symbol intends to alert the user to the presence of unprotected “Dangerous Voltage” within the product’s enclosure that may be strong enough to cause a risk of electric shock.

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Important Information

Before proceeding, please read and observe all instructions and warnings in this manual.

Retain this manual with the original bill of sale for future reference and, if necessary, warranty

service. When unpacking your unit, check for missing or damaged items. If any item is missing,

or if damage is evident, DO NOT INSTALL OR OPERATE THIS PRODUCT. Contact your

dealer for assistance.

Rack Mounting

Consult with the supplier or manufacturer of your equipment rack for the proper hardware and

procedure of mounting this product in a safe fashion. Avoid uneven loading or mechanical

instability when rack-mounting units. Make sure that units are installed to get enough airflow

for safe operation. The maximum temperature for rack-mounted units is 40 °C. Check product

label for power supply requirements to assure that no overloading of supply circuits or over

current protection occurs. Mains grounding must be reliable and uncompromised by any

connections.

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Table of Contents

1. Overview .......................................................................................................................7

2. System Setup................................................................................................................8

2.1 Position the Unit .....................................................................................................8

2.2 Select Video Format ...............................................................................................8

2.3 Connect Devices to the Unit ...................................................................................8

2.4 Rear Panel Connectors ..........................................................................................9

3. General System Setup ...............................................................................................11

3.1 Front Panel Introduction ....................................................................................... 11

3.1.1 LED Definition............................................................................................ 11

3.1.2 Functional Keys .........................................................................................12

3.2 Enter OSD Setup Menu........................................................................................15

3.2.1 User Management .....................................................................................16

3.3 Power On / Shutdown the Unit .............................................................................17

3.4 System Date / Time Setting..................................................................................18

3.4.1 Set Date / Time ..........................................................................................18

3.4.2 Daylight Saving Time .................................................................................19

3.4.3 Network Time Protocol Setup ....................................................................20

3.5 IP Camera Setting ................................................................................................21

3.5.1 IP Camera Information...............................................................................21

3.5.2 Connection Setup ......................................................................................22

3.5.3 Device Setup .............................................................................................23

3.5.4 Activated....................................................................................................23

3.5.5 Status.........................................................................................................23

3.6 Record Schedule / Quality Setting........................................................................24

3.6.1 Schedule Setup .........................................................................................24

3.6.2 Preset Record Configuration .....................................................................25

3.6.3 Per Camera Configuration .........................................................................25

3.6.4 Record Event Video Only ..........................................................................26

3.6.5 ezRecord Setup .........................................................................................26

3.6.6 Data Lifetime..............................................................................................27

3.6.7 Pre-Alarm Recording .................................................................................27

3.6.8 Circular Recording.....................................................................................28

3.6.9 Audio Recording ........................................................................................28

3.6.10 Purge Data.................................................................................................28

3.7 POS and Text Setup .............................................................................................29

3.7.1 Text Function .............................................................................................29

3.7.2 Text Overlay...............................................................................................29

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3.7.3 Exception Text Setup .................................................................................30

3.7.4 Input Setup ................................................................................................31

4. Basic Operation..........................................................................................................33

4.1 View Live / Playback Video ..................................................................................33

4.1.1 Viewing Modes ..........................................................................................33

4.1.2 Digital Zoom...............................................................................................34

4.1.3 View Live Cameras....................................................................................34

4.1.4 View Recorded Video ................................................................................34

4.2 Sequence Setup ...................................................................................................36

4.2.1 Sequence with Main Monitor (1st and 2nd) ...............................................36

4.2.2 Sequence with Call Monitor .......................................................................36

4.3 Search Recorded Video .......................................................................................37

4.3.1 Search by Time..........................................................................................37

4.3.2 Search by Event ........................................................................................38

4.3.3 Search by Text ...........................................................................................39

4.4 Video Export.........................................................................................................40

4.4.1 Export from OSD Setup Menu ...................................................................40

4.4.1.1 Select the External Device ...........................................................40

4.4.1.2 Select Video for Exporting............................................................41

4.4.1.3 Digital Signature ...........................................................................42

4.4.1.4 Erase Disc ....................................................................................42

4.4.2 Quick Video Export through Front Panel ...................................................42

4.4.2.1 ezBurn Introduction ......................................................................42

4.4.2.2 Export Normal Video ....................................................................43

4.4.2.3 Export Event Video.......................................................................44

4.5 Dome Control .......................................................................................................44

4.5.1 Dome Connection......................................................................................44

4.5.2 Dome Protocol Setup.................................................................................45

4.5.3 RS485 Setup .............................................................................................45

4.5.4 Dome Controlling Key................................................................................46

4.5.5 Set Preset Points.......................................................................................47

4.5.6 Call Preset Points ......................................................................................48

4.6 Intercom Function.................................................................................................49

4.7 UPnP Function .....................................................................................................49

4.7.1 Setting Up the DVR and the PC.................................................................50

4.7.2 UPnP NAT Traversal Function...................................................................50

5. Remote Monitoring Software.....................................................................................51

5.1 Remote Monitoring System Requirements ...........................................................

5.2 Software Installation .............................................................................................52

5.2.1 Change Internet Settings ...........................................................................52

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5.2.2 Install Remote Monitoring Software ...........................................................54

5.2.2.1 Log in / Log off..............................................................................55

5.2.2.2 Software Upgrades.......................................................................56

5.3 Basic Operation for Monitoring Remotely .............................................................56

5.3.1 View Live Video .........................................................................................56

5.3.1.1 Select Display Mode.....................................................................57

5.3.1.2 Operate Cameras with Dome Control ..........................................57

5.3.2 Instant Recording.......................................................................................58

5.3.2.1 Record Video Instantly .................................................................58

5.3.2.2 Playback Instant Recorded Video ................................................58

5.3.3 Playback Video..........................................................................................59

5.3.3.1 Playback Remote Video ...............................................................59

5.3.3.2 Playback Local *.drv Files ............................................................60

5.3.3.3 Playback Controls ........................................................................60

5.3.4 Verify Digital Signature ..............................................................................61

5.3.5 Search from Event List ..............................................................................61

5.3.6 Take a Snapshot........................................................................................61

5.3.7 Remote Monitoring Software Trouble Shooting Guide...............................62

Appendix A: Recommended HDDs ................................................................................63

Appendix B: Remote Controller .....................................................................................64

Appendix C: USB Mouse Operation...............................................................................66

Appendix D: Keyboard Access Sketch ..........................................................................67

Appendix E: Simultaneous Output Options ..................................................................68

Appendix F: Jog / Shuttle Control..................................................................................69

Appendix G: IP Camera Installation ...............................................................................70

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1. Overview

The Premium H.264 DVR is an integrated digital video recorder that

combines the features of a time-lapse audio / video recorder, a multiplexer,

and a video server to create a single security solution.

Its outstanding pentaplex operation enables users to view live video, search

and playback any recorded video by date/time or event, remotely monitor the

unit via internet on PCs or mobile devices, and backup the configuration and

video data, MEANWHILE the recording of the DVR is ongoing simultaneously.

In addition to the new compression mode H.264, some of the Premium H.264

DVR is enhanced to provide MPEG-4 and MJPEG compression modes.

Moreover, its distinctive hybrid solution supports the coexistence of network

compatible IP devices and convenient analog connections. In addition to

these sophisticated functions, another marvelous implementation is the

brand-new experience of Graphical User Interface (GUI) that optimizes the

monitoring controls of the unit.

The Premium H.264 DVR is pre-installed with remote viewing and

configuration software, which is a Web-browser plug-in allowing users to view

live or recorded video images, and enables remote configuration. The remote

software is stored in the Premium H.264 DVR and deployed over a LAN,

WAN or Internet connection to remote Windows-based computers. This

simplifies the installation and maintenance of the software components so all

remote users are using the same software coming from the unit.

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2. System Setup

The notices and introduction on system installation will be described

particularly in this chapter. Please follow the description to operate the unit.

In order to prevent the unit from data loss and system damage that caused by

a sudden power fluctuation, use of an Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS) is

highly recommended.

2.1 Position the Unit

Firstly, note to position / mount the DVR in a proper place and be sure to

power off the unit before making any connections. The placed location should

avoid hindering or blocking the unit from airflow. Enough airflow is needed to

protect the unit from overheating. The maximum allowable temperature of

operating environment is 40°C.

The unit utilizes heat-conducting techniques to transfer internal heat to the

case, especially to the bottom side of the unit.

NOTE: Be sure the rubber feet are not removed, and always leave a

space for air ventilation on the unit’s bottom side.

2.2 Select Video Format

The DVR is designed to operate under either NTSC or PAL video formats.

The switch is positioned on the rear panel.

2.3 Connect Devices to the Unit

This section lists some notices that should be given before making any

connections to the DVR.

Connecting Required Devices

Before powering on the unit, cameras and a main monitor should be

connected to the unit for basic operation. If needed, connect a call monitor for

displaying full screen video of all installed cameras in sequence.

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Connecting Short-term Device

If any short-term devices shall be installed to the DVR as parts of the unit

system, such as USB ThumbDrive® or any USB devices, etc., make sure

those devices are connected only after the unit is powered on. The reason is

because the DVR can recognize the external devices only after the power-on

process is done completely.

2.4 Rear Panel Connectors

There are various connectors on the rear panel for the DVR installations. The

connectors are described as the followings.

Main Monitor (S-Video / BNC)

Both S-Video and BNC output connectors are offered for connection to a main monitor. The main monitor displays live image and playback recorded video in full-screen or split-window format.

Call Monitor (BNC)

The call monitor is used to display full screen video of all installed cameras in sequence. The BNC call monitor connector allows user to connect the DVR with a call monitor.

VGA Output

VGA output connectors are offered for connecting to VGA main monitors. Some models provide one while other models provide two VGA connectors.

Digital Output

Dual VGA

VGA +

Digital Output

A digital output connector is provided for connection to a displaying device

that transfers data digitally to show the best video quality.

NOTE: Refer to Appendix E: Simultaneous Output Options for

detailed information about monitor functionality.

Video Input

A group of BNC connectors is offered for video input streams from installed cameras. The number of connectors is equal to the number of channels.

Video Out

Plenty of BNC connectors are positioned on the rear panel for looping out the video input.

RS-232C

The unit provides a RS-232C communication port for sending and receiving signals.

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Alarm I/O & RS485

The unit provides alarm I/O and RS-485 ports that offer users the flexibility required to connect the unit to the other device. The definition for pins varies when the DVRs have different channels.

Refer to Setup Guide for detailed pin definitions.

NAS

The NAS connector allows users to connect a Network Attached Storage (NAS) device to expend HDD capacity of the DVR.

LAN 10/100/1000M (RJ-45)

The DVR is capable of networking and it allows the videos to be viewed over the LAN network or the Internet by using the Internet Explorer.

USB Connector (x2)

There are two USB2.0 ports on the rear panel for users to connect external USB devices to the unit, such as ThumbDrive®, DVD+RW, or a USB mouse.

Audio Out (Optional)

The DVR provides two types of connectors for connection to audio output devices, such as amplified speakers. One is a RCA connector to output audio associated with the main monitor. The other is an optional terminal block providing connections with all channels for the purpose of

two-way audio talk function. Refer to Setup Guide

for detailed pin definitions.

Audio In

A terminal block titled “AUDIO IN” provides connections to audio source devices of all channels for the purposes of audio recording and two-way audio talk function as well. Refer to

Setup Guide for detailed pin definitions.

Power Switch

Use this switch to power on or shutdown the DVR.

Power Jack

Connect the power supply cord shipped with the DVR.

NOTE: Use of other power supply cords may cause overloading.

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3. General System Setup

Before operating the DVR, some general configuration should be setup first.

The following subsections will introduce function keys on the front panel and

general configuration of the DVR.

The regular displayed OSD information and its displayed positions are shown

as following figure. Title of the channel will be displayed on the top-left corner

of the window, either in full screen mode or in multiple channel mode. The

current operating mode, including Call mode, Dome Control mode, Playback

mode, Freeze mode and Sequence mode, will be displayed on the bottom-left

corner of the screen. The date/ time information will be display on the

bottom-right corner of the screen.

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3.1 Front Panel Introduction

The front panel controls enable users to control the unit and preset the

programmable functions.

3.1.1 LED Definition

The LEDs on the front panel of the DVR are described as follows.

Power LED

The LED lights up when the correct power is connected to the unit.

Network LED

The LED lights up when the DVR is connected to a network and blinks when data is being transferred.

REC LED

The LED blinks while the DVR is recording.

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Alarm LED The LED lights up when an alarm is triggered.

HDD LED

The LED lights up while the HDD is processing data to or from the connected HDD.

3.1.2 Functional Keys

This section describes the functional keys, which are for normal operation, on

the front panel of the DVR.

Please refer to the Setup Guide for the graphical illustration of functional

keys.

CHANNEL

• In both Live and Playback modes, press the CHANNEL key to view the

corresponding video in full screen. The number of the CHANNEL keys

corresponds to the number of cameras supported by the unit.

• In Dome Control mode, the key “1” is used to access the Set/Go preset

menu; the key “2” is used to hide or display the dome camera setting

parameters.

COPY

In Playback mode, press COPY to select the start and end time of the export

video. Refer to section Video Export for detailed information.

CALL

• In Live mode, press this key once to control the call monitor. Alternatively,

press and hold this key for 3 seconds to control the 2nd main monitor.

• In Dome Control mode, press CALL in association with ENTER to enter

the OSD setup menu of the dome camera.

DOME

Press the key to enter Dome Control mode. Please refer to Section Dome

Control for detailed controlling operation.

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MODE

Press repeatedly to select desired main monitor display format. There are

four available view modes: full screen, 4-window (2×2), 9-windows (3x3) and

16-window (4×4). Refer to section Viewing Modes for detailed information.

PLAY

Press this key to switch between live image and playback video.

NOTE: The video of latest 5 ~ 10 minutes cannot be played back

because the video is still saved in the buffer.

FREEZE

• Press FREEZE while viewing live image, the live video will be frozen. The

date / time information shown on the monitor will continue updating, as

well as the recording of video. Press FREEZE again to return to live mode.

• Press FREEZE while playing the recorded video, the playback video will

be paused. Press LEFT / RIGHT to move the recorded video reverse /

forward by single step. Press FREEZE again to continue playing video.

SEQ (Sequence)

Press to start automatic sequence display of video from all installed cameras.

Press this key to enter the OSD setup menu.

In both Playback and Live mode, press SEARCH to enter the Search menu

for searching and playing back recorded video by date / time, event, or text.

Direction Keys

• In Zoom mode, these keys function as Direction keys.

• In the OSD setup menu, the LEFT / RIGHT keys are used to move the

cursor to previous or next fields. To change the value in the selected field,

press UP / DOWN keys.

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ENTER / ZOOM

• In OSD setup menu or selection interface, press this key to make the

selection or save settings.

• In live full screen viewing mode, press this key to view a 2× zoom image;

press it again to return.

ESC

• Press to cancel or exit from certain mode or OSD setup menu without

changing the settings made previously.

• If the password protection has been enabled, press ESC for five seconds

to lock up the function of certain keys, including PLAY, MENU, SEARCH,

and DOME. Once users lock up the function of these keys, correct

password must be entered before accessing the functions of these keys.

NOTE: Please go to the <Password> menu to enable or disable the

password protection.

JOG/ SHUTTLE (for specified models)

The jog/shuttle knob, shown as the figure on

the right, is a combination of a shuttle ring with

an embedded jog disk. It provides wide latitude

in playback control. Note that the jog/shuttle

knob is active only when the DVR is in

Playback mode.

Please refer to Appendix F: Jog / Shuttle

Control for further information.

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3.2 Enter OSD Setup Menu

The configuration of the DVR can be customized by entering the intuitive

Graphical User Interface (GUI) OSD setup menu. Collaborating with a USB

mouse, setting up the DVR can be easy as operating on a PC. Press MENU

and input a valid username. A preset username “admin” can be inputted via

pressing the hot key MENU. Move to <OK> and press ENTER to proceed.

Input Username

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The next step is to enter a corresponding password. The preset password for

“admin” is “1234”.

Password Verification

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Press Channel Keys To Enter Password

(4-8 Digits)

Press ◄ Key To Delete

NOTE: It is strongly suggested to change the preset password to

prevent unauthorized access to the unit.

An icon displayed at the center-bottom of the screen will show the authority

level of the account. Under logout condition, the icon will show “N”. When an

account is logged in, its authority level number (1~8) will be shown.

Before completely logout, other functions can also be accessed without

having to login again. There is two way to logout: manually logout by pressing

ESC key at Live mode, or auto logout when keys are not pressed for 5

minutes at Live/ Menu mode.

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3.2.1 User Management

The DVR provides the option to create up to seven sets of usernames and

passwords with customized authority, excluding the preset “admin” account. From the Main Menu, select <System Setup> Æ <User Management> and

the menu is as the following:

User Management

1. Password Protection

2. Account Setup

3. Authority Setup

4. Load Default Setting

Password Protection

Select <ON> to request for username and password for accessing functions

listed in Authority Setup menu, or select <OFF> to allow free access.

Account Setup

Setup customized username, password, and authority level in this menu. The

username is case sensitive. The authority level rank from level 1~8, and level

8 has highest authority. Alternatively, select <Disable> to stop using the

account.

NOTE: The username and authority level of the preset “admin”

account cannot be changed.

Authority Setup

Setup the allowed authority level for accessing the functions listed in this

menu. The functions include: Playback/Search, Dome Control, Call Control,

Export Data, Menu Access, System Setup, Monitor Setup, Camera Setup,

Record Setup, Sequence Setup, Event Setup, Database Setup, Configuration,

Text Setup, and Shutdown. The authority level rank from level 1~8, and level

8 has highest authority. Alternatively, select <Disable> to allow free access.

NOTE: The “Menu Access” cannot be set to <Disable>.

When the account does not have authority to access certain functions, an

error message will be displayed on the screen.

Load Default Setting

Select <Yes> to load the default setting.

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3.3 Power On / Shutdown the Unit

If the DVR must be shutdown for any reason, please use the proper shutdown

and power on procedures to avoid damaging the DVR.

To Power On the Unit:

Check the type of power source before plug in the power cord to the DVR (the

acceptable power input is between AC110V ~ AC240V), and power on the

unit using the power switch on the rear panel.

The color bar and system checking information will be shown on the monitor

and then disappear when the unit has been completely powered up.

To Restart / Shutdown the Unit:

Press MENU and input the username and password that has sufficient

authority to access the OSD setup menu. Select <Shutdown> in Main Menu

and press ENTER to enter the Shutdown menu, which displays as follows.

Shutdown

1. Power Off

2. Reboot

Execute Execute

Power Off

Select this item to shut down the unit. Do not remove the power during shut

down until the message “You can safely turn off DVR now!” displays.

Reboot

Select this item to reboot the unit. The color bar and system checking

information are displayed on the monitor until the unit is completely restarted.

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3.4 System Date / Time Setting

Users can set the current date, time and other OSD parameters in Date/Time

menu (under System Setup menu). The login account should have authority

to access the System Setup menu. In OSD setup menu, select <System

Setup> and press ENTER, then select <Date/Time> to access the Date/Time

menu; the menu displays as follows.

Date/Time

1. Date

2. Time

3. Time Zone

4. Date/Time Display

5. Date Display Mode

6. Time Display Mode

7. Date/Time Order

8. Daylight Saving Time Setup

9. Network Time Protocol Setup

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3.4.1 Set Date / Time

Set Date / Time

Select <Date>, or <Time> and press ENTER for adjusting the settings. LEFT /

RIGHT keys are used to move the cursor to previous or next field, ENTER is

for selecting, and UP / DOWN are used to change the value in the selected

field.

NOTE: The new date / time setting applies to record new video. The

date and time of previously recorded video will not be changed.

NOTE: If time settings have to be changed in any case, it is strongly

recommended to format the HDDs to avoid database corruption.

Date / Time Display

Users are allowed to set the time OSD displays in 1 or 2 rows. Use the UP /

DOWN keys to change the setting.

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Date Display Mode

This function allows user to set the OSD display type of the date. There are

three options to select from: <Y/M/D>, <M/D/Y> or <D/M/Y>. “Y” represents

“Year”, “M” represents “Month” and “D” represents “Day”.

Move to the item and press ENTER, the option starts blinking. Use UP /

DOWN keys to change the setting.

Time Display Mode

User can set the time format to <12 hour> or <24 hour>. Use the UP / DOWN

keys to change the format.

Date / Time Order

The item is used to set the order of date / time display to <Date First> or

<Time First>. Use UP / DOWN keys to change the setting.

3.4.2 Daylight Saving Time

Daylight Saving Time

The item is for people who live in certain regions to observe Daylight Saving

Time. Select <ON> to enable, or <OFF> to disable the function.

If the function is disabled, the DST Start / End time and DST Bias will be

grayed out and cannot be accessed.

NOTE: If this function is enabled, the date/time information will be

shown on the screen with a DST icon when playing back recorded

video or searching video in the event list. “S” indicates summer time

and “W” indicates wintertime.

DST Start / End

The items are used to program the daylight saving duration. Use LEFT /

RIGHT keys to move the cursor to the next or previous field, UP / DOWN to

change the settings in the selected field.

DST Bias

The item allows user to set the amount of time to move forward from the

standard time for daylight saving time. The available options are in minutes.

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3.4.3 Network Time Protocol Setup

Time Zone

Select <Time Zone> to enter the time zone. To find out the correct local time

zone, please visit www.greenwichmeantime.com or refer to the following

figure.

NOTE: The <Time Zone> must be set to the correct local time zone or

the <Network Time Protocol Setup> will not be accessible.

Network Time Protocol Setup

After entering the time zone, the <Network Time Protocol Setup> option will

appear. Select the <Network Time Protocol Setup> to set the time server.

The default time server is time.nist.gov, but the user can change it to other

time servers when desired. A list of IP addresses of the time servers is listed

below.

129.6.15.28 129.6.15.29 132.163.4.101

132.163.4.102 132.163.4.103 128.138.140.44

192.43.244.18 131.107.1.10 69.25.96.13

206.246.118.250 208.184.49.9 64.125.78.85

207.200.81.113 64.236.96.53 68.216.79.113

After the time server is set, select <Manually Time Sync> to sync the time.

The time sync can also be updated periodically. Select <Automatically Time

Sync>, and the time will be automatically synced once an hour.

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3.5 IP Camera Setting

The distinctive hybrid solution of the DVR enables users to connect IP

camera(s) while others are analog cameras. First enter the OSD setup menu with a proper account and access <System Setup> Æ <IP Camera Support>

to select the number of IP cameras to be connected. The supported channels

of IP cameras will be from the largest numbers, for example CH16 for 16ch

models.

NOTE: The DVR must be rebooted in order to apply the change of IP

Camera Support option.

To configure setting of an IP camera, access <Camera Setup> and select the

channel with the largest number. The menu will be shown as follows.

IP Camera

1. IP Camera Select

2. IP Camera Title

3. Hostname/IP

4. Model

5. Connection Setup

6. Device Setup

7. Activated

8. Status

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X.X.X.X

NH Series

NOTE: If the IP camera is already activated, menu items 3 to 5 will be

grayed out and cannot be accessed.

3.5.1 IP Camera Information

IP Camera Title

Access this item to enter the name of the IP camera to be shown on the

monitor.

Hostname/IP

Access this item to enter the hostname or IP address of the IP camera, for

example 192.168.1.123.

Model

Access this item to select the model of the connected IP camera.

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3.5.2 Connection Setup

Enter <Connection Setup> to configure the connection and data transmission

setting of the connected IP Camera. The menu will be shown as below.

Connection Setup

1. Account

2. Password

3. Management Port

4. Streaming Format

5. Advance Streaming Option

6. Streaming Port

7. Streaming Protocol

8. IP Dome Protocol

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NONE

Account / Password

Access these two items to enter a valid account name and password of the

connected IP camera.

Management Port

Access this item to enter the default port of the IP camera.

Streaming Format

Access this item to select the streaming format, <MPEG4>, <MJPEG> or

<H264>, of the IP camera.

Advance Streaming Option

Select <OFF> and the Streaming Port and Streaming Protocol will be set

automatically according to the camera model selected. Alternatively, select

<ON> to manually set the Streaming Port and Streaming Protocol.

Streaming Port

Access this item to enter the streaming port, for transmitting video and related

commands, of the IP camera.

Streaming Protocol

Access this item to select the streaming protocol of the IP camera. The option

includes <RTP+RTSP>, <RTP/RTSP>, <RTP/RTSP/HTTP>, and <HTTP>.

NOTE: Please contact manufacturer of the IP camera for assistance if

the IP camera’s Management Port / Streaming Port / Streaming

Format / Streaming Protocol are unknown.

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IP Dome Protocol

If the connected device is an IP Dome Camera, then select an appropriate IP

Dome Protocol from the provided options.

3.5.3 Device Setup

Enter <Device Setup> to configure the basic settings of the IP camera. The

basic settings include the IP camera’s product name, image quality, image

adjustment, etc. Set the item <Apply> to <Yes> to apply the changes.

NOTE: The <Device Setup> menu may have fewer or more menu

items according to different IP camera models.

3.5.4 Activated

Access this item and select <Yes> to activate the connection to the IP camera.

To deactivate the connection, select <No>.

NOTE: Once the connection to the IP camera is activated, menu items

<Hostname/IP>, <Model>, and <Connection Setup> will be grayed out

and cannot be accessed.

3.5.5 Status

After the connection to the IP camera is activated, users can check the

connection status. The menu will be shown as below.

Status

1. Model

2. Streaming Format

3. Resolution

4. PPS

5. Bandwidth

6. Pkg. lost rate

****

MPEG4

640x480

20 KB/Sec

0.1%

The information shown on the monitor is “read only”.

NOTE: For an example of step-by-step IP camera setup, please refer

to Appendix G: IP Camera Installation.

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3.6 Record Schedule / Quality Setting

The Record Setup menu allows users to set recording quality, recording

schedules, and other recording parameters. Login with a proper account to

access Record Setup menu. In the Main menu, move the cursor to <Record

Setup> and press ENTER; the following menu is displayed.

Record Setup

1. Record Mode Setup

2. Schedule Setup

3. Preset Config

4. Per Camera Config

5. ezRecord Setup

6. Data Lifetime

7. Pre-Alarm Recording

8. Circular Recording

9. Audio Recording

10. Purge Data

Best Quality

0 Days 15 Sec

ON ON

3.6.1 Schedule Setup

The Schedule Setup is used to set the day and night time, or weekend

recording schedule. Select <Schedule Setup> from the Record Setup menu

and press ENTER; the following menu is displayed.

Schedule Setup

1. Day Time Start

2. Day Time End

3. Night Time Start

4. Night Time End

5. Weekend Schedule

6. Weekend Start

7. Weekend End

AM06:00 PM06:00 PM18:00 AM06:00

Fri AM18:00

Mon PM06:00

• Make appropriate changes of the start time of Day and Night Time using

Direction keys.

• Press ENTER to confirm the settings or ESC to cancel.

• If a weekend record is required, select <ON> to enable the Weekend

Schedule in advance and then set the Weekend Start/End time.

• Press ESC to return to previous page.

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3.6.2 Preset Record Configuration

The <Preset Config> is used to select the preset recording quality and frame

rate. In normal circumstances, it is strongly recommended to set the preset

configuration as <Best Quality>. Below table shows the PPS and picture size

under <Best Quality> in Half-D1 mode. Please refer to OSD Setup Manual,

Section Preset Record Configuration

for further information.

Half-D1 mode (NTSC: 720x240@120PPS; PAL: 720x288@100PPS)

Normal PPS Normal Size Event PPS Event Size

7.5 NTSC

(6.25 PAL)

12 KB / Pic

30 NTSC (25 PAL)

12 KB / Pic

3.6.3 Per Camera Configuration

This function is used to set the Day / Night / Weekend PPS (Picture per

Second) and Quality for each channel. The Preset Configuration must be set

to <OFF> for accessing these schedules. The menu is displayed as below

(Record Mode: 720×240@120PPS in NTSC / 720×288@100PPS in PAL).

Per Camera Config

Cameral Select

Normal PPS Normal Qlty Event Max PPS Event Qlty Event Act

Day

7.5

Mid

30 Best Both

Night

7.5

Mid

30 Best Both

CH1

Weekend

7.5 Mid 30

Best

Both

• First, select a Camera for setting its record configuration. The image and

recording settings from the selected camera will be displayed on the

screen.

• Move the cursor using Direction keys and press ENTER to select an item.

• Change the value using UP / DOWN keys.

• Press ENTER to confirm the settings or ESC to abort.

• Press ESC to return to Record Setup menu.

Please note that the total normal PPS for all channels cannot exceed 120

NTSC (720×240@120PPS) / 100 PAL (720×288@100PPS). To increase one

channel’s PPS, others’ may have to be reduced first. Event PPS is not

restricted to this rule, since a smart event scheduler will handle the total PPS

with a correct weighting.

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3.6.4 Record Event Video Only

If the DVR shall start recording only when alarms are triggered, follow the

steps below:

• Enter the OSD setup menu with correct password.

• In the OSD setup menu, select <Record Setup> menu. Move the cursor to

the item <Preset Config>, and select <Event only>.

Refer to OSD Setup Manual, Section Preset Record Configuration

for

further information.

3.6.5 ezRecord Setup

This item aims to ease the complicated record settings, and to make the

setup much easier. Note that the item can be reached only when <ezRecord>

is selected as the option for <Preset Config>.

Select <ezRecord Setup> from <Record Setup> and press ENTER, the

sub-menu appears as below figure:

ezRecord Setup

How Many Days To Record Daytime Record Night Record Weekend Record

Average Normal PPS Average Normal Quality

2 Days

Yes Yes Yes

Best

Follow these steps to Setup ezRecord:

• Select <How Many Days To Record> and press ENTER, then press

UP/DOWN to choose an option. The average normal PPS & Quality will

be adjusted automatically. The maximum of days depends of the size of

the installed HDD(s). In other words, the larger the size of the HDD

installed, the more days the unit can record.

• Move to <Daytime Record> and press ENTER. This item will determine

whether the DVR will record during daytime. If yes, use UP/DOWN to

select <Yes> as to enable daytime recording; or select <No> to disable.

• Repeat the same procedures through the 3rd and 4th item, respectively.

Note that <Weekend Record> will be inaccessible if <Weekend

Schedule> in <Schedule Setup> is set to <No>.

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• Select <Average Normal PPS> and press ENTER, then press UP/DOWN

to make a choice. The <How Many Days To Record> will be computed

automatically.

• Select <Average Normal Quality> and press ENTER, then press

UP/DOWN to make a choice. The <How Many Days To Record> will be

computed automatically.

NOTE: The current number of connected cameras will affect the

recording quality automatically calculated through the <ezRecord

Setup>. Therefore, once the number of connected cameras is

changed, the <ezRecord Setup> should be reset.

3.6.6 Data Lifetime

Data Lifetime indicates the duration that a video is saved and recallable in the

HDD. Only those video recorded within Data Lifetime can be displayed on the

screen and played back. The video exceeded Data Lifetime will be hidden

and cannot be retrieved for playback.

Press ENTER to select this item in Record Setup menu, and then use UP /

DOWN keys to set the data lifetime. The value ranges from <1> to <365>

days, or select <0> to disable the function.

NOTE: To play back a video exceeding the data lifetime, please extend

the duration until the recording data / time of the video is included.

3.6.7 Pre-Alarm Recording

This item is used to set the recording duration of pre-alarm video. The

pre-alarm recording function aims to allow the user to view a complete event

video. What user can view is not only the video recorded after the alarm is

triggered, but also the video recorded few seconds before the alarm is

triggered.

When an event is triggered while normal recording is in effect, the unit will

start copying the pre-alarm and the post-alarm video to the event video. The

pre-alarm duration can be set from 0~30 seconds.

The quality of the pre-alarm video is the same as the quality setting for normal

record video; and the quality of the post-alarm video is the same as the

quality setting for event record video.

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3.6.8 Circular Recording

Users can choose to record video in circular mode or in linear mode. If

circular mode is selected, the DVR will stores new video into the HDD spaces

while overwrite the oldest recorded video. Alternatively, if linear mode is

selected, the DVR will stop recording when the HDD is full. In the meantime,

the internal buzzer will start beeping and a message will be shown on the

screen informing users that the disk is full.

From the Record Setup menu, move the cursor to <Circular Recording> and

press ENTER, then select <ON> / <OFF> using UP / DOWN keys.

3.6.9 Audio Recording

This item allows user to enable / disable Audio recording function of the unit.

When it’s set to <ON>, audio input is recorded and saved with the video.

When it’s set to <OFF>, audio is ignored.

3.6.10 Purge Data

This item is used to delete the Normal or Event recording video. In Record

Setup menu, move the cursor to <Purge Data> and press ENTER; the Purge

Data menu is displayed.

Purge Data

1. Purge All Data

2. Purge All Event Data

3. Purge Event Before

4. Start to Purge

No No

2008/01/01

Purge All Data

The item is used to delete all recorded video from the database. Set this item

to <Yes using UP / DOWN keys, and start the deletion by setting <Start to

Purge> to <Yes>.

Purge All Event Data

The item is used to delete all event video from database(s). Using UP /

DOWN keys to select <Yes> and start the deletion by setting <Start to Purge>

to <Yes>.

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Purge Event Before

The item is used to delete event video before a specific date. Use LEFT /

RIGHT keys to move the cursor to next or previous field, ENTER to select the

item and UP / DOWN to adjust the value.

Start to Purge

After the video or data to be deleted are selected, set this item to <Yes> to

start the deletion or choose <No> to cancel.

3.7 POS and Text Setup

The <Text Setup> function provides a connection between the DVR and a

Point-of-Sale (POS) device, such as a cash register. With this function, the

financial transaction data can be linked to specific camera images and

recorded to the DVR. To enable this function, enter OSD Setup menu with

proper account, and select <Text Setup>. Press Enter and the following OSD

setup menu will show up.

Text Setup

1. Text Function

2. Text Overlay

3. Exception Text Setup

4. Input Setup

Live & PB

3.7.1 Text Function

This item is used to enable/ disable this function. Select <ON>, the text

database will be created on the hard disk.

3.7.2 Text Overlay

Users can decide when the text overlay should be displayed on the monitor.

Select <Only Live> to display the text overlay in Live mode; select <Only PB>

to display the text overlay in Playback mode; or select <Live & PB> to display

in both modes.

NOTE: Text overlay will only be displayed in full screen mode.

NOTE: PB overlay is available only under x1 PB speed.

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3.7.3 Exception Text Setup

This sub-menu is used to define the conditions that are to be treated as an

“Exception” and thus trigger an action (the function will be implemented later).

Exception Text Setup

Exception No. Trigger Exception String By Numerals

Value

Value (Upper Limit)

NO SALE

OFF

Exception No.

Select a number to set the exception parameters. The total is 16 exceptions.

Trigger

Select <ON> to monitor if transactions satisfy exception parameters. Once an

exceptions is found, alarm will be triggered.

Exception String

Users can define Exception String. The “Exception String” is case-sensitive.

Only exactly matched ones will be marked as exceptions.

By Numerals

“Exception String” must be defined before “By Numerals” takes effect. If “By

Numerals” is enabled, only transactions which meet both “Exception String”

and “By Numerals” creteria will be marked as exceptions.

The selections are as the following:

<OFF>: The function is disabled.

<Specific>: When the value of a transaction meets a specific value, it will be

marked as an exception. That specific value need to be defined

in the following sub-setting <Value>.

<Greater Equal Than>: When the value of a transaction is greater then or

equal to a certain value, it will be marked as an

exception. That specific value need to be defined in

the following sub-setting <Value>.

<Less Equal Than>: When the value of a transaction is less than or equal to

a certain value, it will be marked as an exception. That

specific value need to be defined in the following

sub-setting <Value>.

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<Inside The Range>: When the value of a transaction is within a certain

range, it will be marked as an exception. The range

need to be defined in the following sub-setting

<Value> and <Value (Upper Limit)>.

<Outside the Range>: When the value of a transaction is beyond a certain

range, it will be marked as an exception. The range

need to be defined in the following sub-setting

<Value> and <Value (Upper Limit)>.

NOTE: Transactions will be marked as exceptions in text database

only when: (1) “Exception Strings” and “By Numerals” are set and (2)

“Trigger” is <ON>. The data stored before hand will not be marked as

exceptions.

3.7.4 Input Setup

This item is used to configure the connection settings of the POS device.

Input Setup

1. Port Selection

2. Input Source

3. Camera Selection

4. Text Filter

5. Manual Filter Setup

6. Input Process

7. Text Baud Rate

8. Text Bits

9. Text Stop

10. Text Parity

Serial Port

Direct Connected

ASCII

Canonical

9600

8 1

None

Port Selection

It is essential to select a correct port for the POS device. Meanwhile, make

sure the POS device is connected to the port selected.

Input Source

Select the input source of the POS device, either direct connected or

connected with the Data Converter.

Camera Selection

Select a camera to display the text overlay.

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Text Filter

This item is used to choose the text filter. The supported models for pole

display and printer are listed as below.

Pole Display Printer POS Machine Cache Technology VFD-202T Citizen CBM-1000 II Acula AQ-812 Citizen C2202 Citizen CT-S300 IBM SurePOS 700 Digipos CD5220 Dell T200 Samsung ER-380M Emax Pole Display Epson TM-T88II/TM-T88III/TM-T88IV Samsung ER-655 Epson DM-D Series Epson TM-T90 Senor POS Logic Controls LD9000 Epson TM-930 II Logic Controls PD3000 Epson RP-U420 Logic Controls PD6000 IBM SureMark TF6 Logic Controls TD3000 IBM SureMark TM6 Magellan Ithaca iTherm 280 Partnertech CD5220 Ithaca POSJet 1000 Posiflex ICD-2002 POS-X Xr500 Posiflex PD 302 Samsung SRP350 Posiflex PD 303 Sensor TP-288 Posiflex PD-2100 Star TSP100 futurePRNT Posiflex PD-2200 Star TSP600 POS-X Xp8000 Star TSP700 Scales Star TSP800 Sibnet TPG (Axiohm) A794 STAR SCD400-PD WP-520(ESC/POS) Soteke VFD2025 Soteke VFD2029 TEC Toledo 8217 TYSSO VFD Series Ultimate Technology PD1100XL Wedderburn DS-770

Manual Filter Setup

Once enter the Manual Filter Setup menu, users should key in hexadecimal

digits. The menu of the item is shown as follows.

Manual Filter Setup

1. Header 1

2. Header 2

30 30

Input Process

If a pole display from a PC based POS device will be used, select

<Canonical>. <Non-Canonical> is to be selected when using a Pole Display

from a Standalone POS device.

Text Baud Rate, Bit, Stop, Parity

To setup the baud rate, bit, stop, and parity of RS232 which connects the POS

device and DVR.

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4. Basic Operation

The DVR allows user to access some general operations through the front

panel easily. The following sections introduce the general operations of the

unit.

4.1 View Live / Playback Video

The general functions in live and playback mode are described in the

following sections.

4.1.1 Viewing Modes

The DVR provides versatile ways of viewing both live and recorded video.

Following presents these view formats.

Viewing in Full Screen

Press any CHANNEL key directly to view the corresponding camera image in

full screen format.

Viewing in Multi-window

Various multi-window view formats are offered for selection. To switch

between available viewing formats, press MODE repeatedly.

The available view formats are illustrated as the following figure.

NOTE: 3x3 viewing mode is only available in 8-ch and 16-ch models,

whereas 4x4 viewing mode is only available in 16-ch models.

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4.1.2 Digital Zoom

Users are able to view a 2× full screen in live mode. To view the 2× full screen,

follow the steps.

• Press any CHANNEL key to view the corresponding camera in full screen.

• Press ENTER to view 2× zoomed screen of the selected camera.

• To view a specific area in 2× zoomed screen, use Direction keys to pan /

tilt the zoomed screen.

• Either press ENTER again or press ESC to leave the Zoom mode.

4.1.3 View Live Cameras

Users are allowed to view live camera in versatile viewing modes, including

full-screen, 2×2, 3×3 and 4×4. The general operation under live mode is

described as follows.

Freeze Live Image

Press FREEZE while viewing live image, the image pauses but the date / time

information does not, and the system clock continues running.

Press FREEZE to pause the live image; press FREEZE again to resume the

live camera view.

4.1.4 View Recorded Video

To view recorded video, user can press PLAY key directly. After pressing the

PLAY key, the unit starts to continue playing back the recorded video from the

suspended point of record. If it is the first time to use the PLAY key, the unit

will playback from the very beginning of the record. Alternatively, user can

select records from the Search menu to play specific video. Refer to section

Search Recorded Video

for further information.

The Forward or Reverse speed indicator will be shown on the bottom-left of

the screen, when in the playback mode.

The general operations in playback mode are described as follows.

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Key Usage in Playback

The key usage is slightly different in playback mode. Following is the key

usage found in playback mode.

z LEFT (Reverse Playback)

The key is used to reverse the recorded video while the unit is playing

back. Press the key repeatedly to increase the speed of reverse

playback by 1×, 2×, 4×, 8×, 16×, or 32×.

z RIGHT (Forward Playback)

The key is used to play the recorded video fast forward. Press the key

repeatedly to increase the speed of forward playback by 1×, 2×, 4×, 8×,

16×, or 32×.

z FREEZE

Press FREEZE to pause the playback video. When the recorded video is

paused, press LEFT / RIGHT to resume playback video single step

reverse / forward, respectively. Press FREEZE again to continue playing

video.

z PLAY

Press it to start playing back video, exit current mode, or stop playing

back video and return to live mode.

Pause Playback and Single Step Forward

To pause and resume recorded video, follow these steps.

• Press any CHANNEL key to view the corresponding camera in full screen.

• Press FREEZE to pause the current playback image.

• Press RIGHT / LEFT Direction keys to move the video single step reverse

/ forward. Press and hold RIGHT / LEFT keys to repeatedly reverse /

forward the video single step.

• Press FREEZE again to resume the playback operation.

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4.2 Sequence Setup

This section introduces the way to view sequence mode with both Main

Monitor and Call Monitor, if connected. Sequence function can avoid manual

backtracking and provides more flexibility while monitoring surveillance.

4.2.1 Sequence with Main Monitor (1st and 2nd)

Automatic sequence function can be observed in any view mode. Select

certain view format and press SEQ to toggle the automatic sequence; press

ESC to stop sequencing. The figure below displays the 4-camera and

9-camera sequencing view modes.

4-camera:

9-camera:

(for 16ch models only)

4.2.2 Sequence with Call Monitor

Users are allowed to use the front panel of the DVR to control a call monitor

display without having to access the Main menu. Two viewing modes can be

displayed on call monitor: Sequence display and Single camera display. To

program the call monitor sequence, see OSD Setup Manual, Section

Sequence Setup

Follow the steps to control the call monitor.

• Press the CALL key on the front panel to enter call monitor control mode.

The message “Call Mode” will be shown on the bottom-left of the screen.

Press 1-16 Key To Select Channel

Press SEQ To Enable Sequence

Call Mode

• Press CHANNEL key to display the associated camera on call monitor.

• Alternatively, press SEQ repeatedly to display the sequence of cameras

previously programmed in Call Monitor Schedule menu.

• Press ESC to return the front panel to Main monitor control mode.

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4.3 Search Recorded Video

The DVR is capable of searching and playing back recorded video by date /

time, events, or text. In live or playback mode, press SEARCH to enter the

Search menu, which is shown as follows.

----------------------------Search By Time---------------------------From: End: Select:

2008/01/01 00:00:00 2008/05/01 00:00:00 2008/01/01 00:00:00

Begin Playback

----------------------------Search By Event---------------------------Select Channel: CH1 CH2 CH3 CH4

Event List

-----------------------------Search By Text---------------------------- Text Query Page

NOTE: “Search By Text” only functions when a POS machine is

connected and text data is stored.

4.3.1 Search by Time

Follow the steps to search video by date and time.

• Press SEARCH key to enter the Search menu.

• Move the cursor to “From Time” and press ENTER will start playing

recorded video from the specified “From Time”.

• Move the cursor to “End Time” and press ENTER will start playing

recorded video from the specified “End Time”.

• Use Direction keys to move the cursor for setting the start time. Adjust the

date and time values by UP / DOWN keys.

• Press ENTER to confirm the settings or ESC to abort.

• Move the cursor to <Begin Playback> and press ENTER to start playing

back the selected video.

• Either press PLAY again or ESC to return to live video.

NOTE: If there is no available recorded video that matches the

specified time and date, the unit starts playback from the next

available video.

NOTE: The date/time information will be shown on the screen with a

DST icon if the Daylight Saving Time function is enabled. “S” indicates

summer time and “W” indicates winter time.

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4.3.2 Search by Event

“Event List” allows users to search wanted video by event. The Event List is

displayed as below:

Event List

First Page

Date Time 2008/03/17 11:26:50 2008/03/17 09:53:03 2008/03/16 16:14:42 2008/03/15 03:45:31 2008/03/12 22:27:56 2008/03/12 10:09:29 2008/03/11 12:18:20 2008/03/10 05:16:00 2008/03/08 17:11:37 2008/03/08 16:29:10 2008/03/08 03:22:17

Ch.

2 5 3 1 1 7 6 4 2 8 2

Type

Motion

larm

Motion

larm Motion Motion

larm

The list displays events by date, time, triggered camera and alarm type. As

some events are deleted, others are displayed. The latest recorded event

video will be listed on the top.

Follow these steps to search event video through Event List:

• Press SEARCH to enter the Search menu.

• To search event video that has been recorded on a specific camera, use

LEFT / RIGHT to move the cursor and press ENTER to select or de-select

a channel.

• Move the cursor to <Event List> and press ENTER to list the event video

of the selected channels. The Event List displays.

• To exit the event list, press ESC.

Follow the steps to playback video from Event List.

• Press and hold UP / DOWN to scroll through the Event List.

• Press ENTER to play back the selected event record.

• Press PLAY to return to live mode.

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4.3.3 Search by Text

When a POS device is connected to the DVR, users can search for videos

with text data. The “Text Query Page” is displayed as below:

Text Query Page By Text Item Item By Numerals Value Value (Upper Limit) By Date/Time From: To: By Channel

OFF

OFF 2008/01/01 AM00:00:00 2008/05/01 AM00:00:00

OFF

Text Query List

There are three ways to search: by text, by numerals, or by text and numerals.

In the mean time, date/time and/or channel can be specified to narrow down

range, thus the search will be faster. Refer to below for search options.

By Text:

• Exception: Search for video with data containing the exception string set

in the OSD setup menu.

• OR: Enter two sets of word strings. Search for videos with data containing

EITHER ONE of the word strings.

• AND: Enter two sets of word strings. Search for videos with data

containing BOTH of the word strings.

• Specific: Specify one set of word string. Search for videos with data

containing the specific word string.

By Numerals:

• Outside The Range: Enter two numbers to specify a range. Search for

videos with data containing number(s) out of the range.

• Inside The Range: Enter two numbers to specify a range. Search for

videos with data containing number(s) within the range.

• Less Equal Than: Enter one number. Search for videos with data

containing number(s) less than or equal to the specific number.

• Greater Equal Than: Enter one number. Search for videos with data

containing number(s) greater than or equal to the specific number.

• Specific: Specify a number. Search for videos with data containing the

specific number.

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4.4 Video Export

The following sections will show how to export video through the OSD setup

menu and through the hot keys positioned on the front panel, respectively.

4.4.1 Export from OSD Setup Menu

The Video Export menu enables only the accounts with proper authority to

export recorded video with digital signature to a USB ThumbDrive® or a

DVD+RW drive. Login with a proper account to export video.

The exported video will be named by the exporting date and time, and

classified by event type. Each recorded video will be exported into four files if

digital signature is required, including *.gpg, *.avi (or *.drv), *.sig and

readme.txt.

Make sure an external storage device is available and connected to the

appropriate port for video export. From the Main menu, select <Video Export>

and press ENTER. The menu is displayed as below.

Video Export

1. Select Device

2. Select Ch:

3. From:

4. To:

5. Select Events

6. Data Type

7. Export Format

8. Digital Signature

9. Erase Disc

10. Begin Export

CH1 CH2 CH3 CH4 2008/03/19 AM07:50:05 2008/03/28 PM03:09:18

Normal

DRV

No No No

4.4.1.1 Select the External Device

The available external devices for exporting video will be listed by name and

free size in Select Device menu. The Select Device menu displays as follows.

Select Device

Device Name xxx-xxx-x-x-xx xx-xxx-xx-xxxx

Available

256 MB

1.5 GB

Sel

No No

The DVR only supports EXT3 file system. If an external HDD will be

connected to the unit, ensure the format of HDD is EXT3.

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Device Name

The item shows the name of the available device.

Available

The item shows the free space of the available device.

Select

Set the item to <Yes> to set it as an exporting destination, or <No> to cancel.

4.4.1.2 Select Video for Exporting

Select video from desired channel(s) with specific date / time and/or event(s),

and set the item <Begin Export> to <Yes> to start exporting. Following are the

items for selecting video.

Select Channel

Select the channel to export. Move the cursor to the desired channel using

LEFT / RIGHT keys, select or de-select a channel by pressing ENTER.

From / To Time

The items are used to set the time which data export begins and ends. Move

the cursor using LEFT / RIGHT keys, and press ENTER to select the date /

time items; adjust the selected date and time value by UP / DOWN keys.

Select Events

Select this item to display the event list. Move the cursor to scroll through the

event list and press ENTER to select event(s) to be exported.

Data Type

The item is used to select exporting video type. The options are <Normal>

(export normal video only), <Event> (export event video only) and <Both>

(export both normal and event video).

Export Format

This item is for selecting exporting video format. The options are <DRV> and

<AVI>.

The *.drv file can only be played back with the remote software and playback

software, and multiple camera video can be played from one file. The *.avi file

can be played back with media players. Note that if multiple channels are

exported, each channel is exported to a separate file.

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4.4.1.3 Digital Signature

The user can export video clip with or without a digital signature. Set the item

to <Yes> to export with the signature file, or <No> to export without it.

Each recorded video with digital signature will be exported into four files,

including *.gpg, *.avi (or *.drv), *.sig and readme.txt. The *.gpg file name is as

the last eight MAC (Media Access Control) address of the unit.

Make sure that an external storage device, such as a USB Hard Drive or USB

ThumbDrive®, is available and connected to the appropriate port for export.

For more information on verifying digital signature, see appendix Verify

Digital Signature in the OSD Setup Manual.

4.4.1.4 Erase Disc

This function is used to remove data found on a DVD+RW disk prior to export

new information to the drive. Select <Yes> and press ENTER to start deleting

data.

4.4.2 Quick Video Export through Front Panel

Through front panel control, the DVR allows users to easily export wanted

video as *.drv file with the built-in DVD+RW or to an external device, such as

a USB ThumbDrive®. To export video to an external device, make sure the

device is connected to the DVR.

NOTE: Once an external device has been connected to the DVR, the

device has priority over the built-in DVD+RW. That means the video

will be exported to the external device instead of the built-in DVD+RW.

According to the size of video, the exporting process may take about 10

minutes to 1 hour.

4.4.2.1 ezBurn Introduction

Built with the ezBurn technology, ezBurn function provides users the easier

way to export desired video with built-in DVD+RW or to an external device,

such as an USB ThumbDrive

TWO keys (SEARCH and COPY) and THREE touches are all what’s needed

for completing the export. The entire exporting process will be done through

the front panel, without needing to enter the OSD setup menu.

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The ezBurn exporting process is illustrated as below figure:

The entire process is described step by step in the following sections.

NOTE: The file exported using ezBurn will be in .drv file format, which

can only be played using the remote player software.

4.4.2.2 Export Normal Video

To Export normal video to external device, follow these step:

• Press SEARCH and play wanted normal video by entering date and time.

Note if the screen is showing in multiple channel mode, please make sure

there is no window displaying in Live mode, or the export will not work.

• After entering playback mode, play the video and press COPY once to

mark the starting point of the export video. The playback continues.

• Press COPY again to mark the ending point of the export video. Then the

“ezBurn” window will display as below figure. The information shown on

the window is “read only”.

ezBurn confirmation

Selected Device: Built-in DVD+RW

All data on the disc will be erased.

Exported Required Size = 11 MB

Real Export Range:

From: 2008/05/07 AM10:41:13

To: 2008/05/07 AM10:41:21

Enter: Yes ESC: No

• Press ENTER to start the export; or, press ESC to abort.

• If there is no exportable device connected to the DVR, then a warning

message will be shown on the screen, as below figure:

No exportable device detected.

Please install the target device/media

to the DVR.

Enter: Retry ESC: Exit

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4.4.2.3 Export Event Video

To export event video, follow these steps:

• Press SEARCH and play wanted event video. To play event video, refer to

OSD Setup Manual Section Search Recorded Video.

• After entering the playback mode, press COPY. The “ezBurn” window will

display as below figure. The information shown on it is read only.

• Press ENTER to start the export the whole event video to the connected

device; or, press ESC to abort.

ezBurn confirmation

Selected Device: Built-in DVD+RW

All data on the disc will be erased.

Exported Required Size = 11 MB

Export Event Info:

Data Time Ch Type

2008/05/07 AM10:42:35 13 Motion

Enter: Yes ESC: No

• If there is no exportable device connected to the DVR, then a warning

message will be shown on the screen.

4.5 Dome Control

The DVR allows user to control a dome camera by the front panel. In Live

mode, user can press CHANNEL key to display the desired dome camera in

full screen. To enter dome control mode, press the DOME key and press

channel key 2 to display the hint screen. To exit the dome control mode and

return to live mode, press ESC or DOME.

In dome control mode, press CALL + ENTER to open the OSD setup menu of

the dome camera. To traverse the menu, press CALL + UP/DOWN keys to

move up/down, CALL + RIGHT/LEFT to change value or to move left/right,

and CALL + ENTER to select or enter submenu.

4.5.1 Dome Connection

Follow the steps to install dome camera.

• See Setup Guide for RS-485 port pin definition.

• Connect the R+, R- terminals on the dome camera to the D+, D− terminals

on the RS-485 port by RS-485 cable respectively. Refer to the connection

figure illustrated in Setup Guide.

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4.5.2 Dome Protocol Setup

The Dome Protocol item lists the available dome protocols for communicating

with dome cameras connected to the DVR. From the Main menu, select

<Camera Setup> and press ENTER. The following menu is displayed.

Analog Camera

1. Analog Camera Select

2. Dome Protocol

3. Dome ID

4. Camera Title

5. Covert

6. Termination

7. Brightness

8. Contrast

9. Saturation

10. Hue

CH1

None

CH1

Yes

0 0 0 0

To configure dome protocol, select a camera first and set the communications

protocol associated with dome camera using the Direction keys and ENTER.

The available protocol includes <DSCP>, <AD422>, <Pelco D>, <Pelco P>,

<Fastrax 2>, <JVC>, <Panasonic_C>, <Panasonic_N>, and <None>.

NOTE: The settings become effective after saving the changes and

exiting from the menu.

4.5.3 RS485 Setup

The DVR controls the dome cameras via RS-485 communication protocol.

The RS-485 parameters of the DVR must be set to the same as the

parameters set in dome camera.

Users are allowed to change the RS-485 settings of the DVR. Select <System

Setup> in Main menu, then select <RS485 Setup> from the System Setup

menu and press ENTER. The following menu is displayed.

RS485 Setup

1 Unit ID 2 Baud Rate 3 Bits 4 Stop 5 Parity

224

9600

8 1

None

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The ID number must match the ID address set by the dome. The Unit ID is in

the range of 1 to 255. Note that there cannot be any two devices on the same

bus given the same ID address, or a conflict may occur.

NOTE: The settings become effective after saving the changes and

exiting from the menu.

4.5.4 Dome Controlling Key

The functions of some keys in dome control mode are totally different from

normal status function. Please refer to Setup Guide for the graphical

illustration of functional keys.

Set / Go Preset

This key is used to enter the Dome Preset menu to set up certain position as

a preset and go to the predetermined preset positions for viewing.

Toggle Hint Screen

This function is used to avoid viewing the dome parameter information while

controlling dome camera. Press this key to hide the screen. Press it again to

redisplay the screen.

Iris Open

Use to open the Iris on the dome camera.

Focus Near

Use to focus the dome camera near.

Zoom In

Use to zoom in the dome camera. This function enables the user to enlarge a

certain area.

ESC

Use to leave dome control mode and return to live and full screen viewing

mode.

Auto / Enter

• In OSD setup mode, the key is used to make selection.

• In dome control mode, this key is used to activate automatic focus and iris

function.

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Iris Close

Use to close the Iris on the dome camera.

Focus Far

Use to focus the selected dome camera far.

Zoom Out

Use to zoom out the dome camera. This function enables the user to shrink

the current image and view a larger area.

Pan / Tilt

Use to pan and tilt dome camera.

4.5.5 Set Preset Points

The DVR allows user to set preset positions. The amount of preset points

depends on the dome manufacturer.

Follow the steps to set preset points.

• Press a Channel key to view the corresponding camera in full screen.

• Then press DOME to enter dome control mode. Then a Hint Screen,

shown as below figure, will display on the screen.

• Press 2 to hide the dome control Hint Screen; press 2 again to toggle the

Hint Screen.

• Use Direction keys to position the dome camera to desired position.

Hint Screen

DOME / ESC: Exit MODE / PLAY: Iris Open / Close SEQ / FREEZE: Focus Near / Far MENU / SEARCH: Zoom In / Out ENTER: Auto Focus / Iris ◄▲▼►: Pan / Tilt CH1: Set / Go Preset CH2: Hint Screen On / Off

Dome Control

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• Press 1 to access the Set/Go Preset function. The Dome Preset menu is

displayed.

Dome Preset

First Page

Index

1 2 3 4 5 6 7

Set Preset

No No No No No No No

Go Preset

No No No No No No No

• Use UP / DOWN keys to select the desired preset number from the menu.

• Set the <Set Preset> of the selected preset number to <Yes>, and press

ENTER to save the position. Now the preset is set and ready to be called.

4.5.6 Call Preset Points

Follow the steps to call preset points.

• Press a Channel key to view the corresponding camera in full screen.

• Then press DOME to enter dome control mode. Then a Hint Screen,

shown as blow figure, will display on the screen.

• Press 2 to hide the dome control Hint Screen; press 2 again to toggle the

Hint Screen.

• Press 1 to access the Set/Go Preset function.

Dome Preset

First Page

Index

1 2 3 4 5 6 7

Set Preset

No No No No No No No

Go Preset

No No No No No No No

• Use UP / DOWN keys to select the desired preset number from the menu.

• Set the <Go Preset> of the selected preset number to <Yes>, and press

ENTER to call the preset point.

• Now the selected dome camera rotates to the preset position automatically.

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4.6 Intercom Function

Intercom function enables the DVR site to communicate with the camera site.

This function will be available when the optional Audio Out connectors are

installed and the audio output devices are connected.

To initiate communication, press and hold any channel key for 2 seconds.

When the communication starts, below message will be shown on the screen:

INTERCOM

YOU ARE NOW COMMUNICATING WITH CHANNEL

At this time, users will be able to hear audio from the camera site, even if the

audio output setting is disabled in the OSD setup menu. To start speaking to

the camera site, press and hold the DOME key. Once the DOME key is

released, the audio from the camera site will be heard again.

To terminate intercom, press the same channel key or press ESC.

NOTE: Intercom function is not available for channel 1.

4.7 UPnP Function

UPnP is the abbreviation for Universal Plug and Play, which is a relatively

new technology that integrates a universal protocol for widespread

plug-and-play devices to ease the network implementation. When a PC and a

DVR both installed the UPnP function, the PC can automatically recognize

the DVR in the same local area network.

The advantage of this function is that PCs can connect to the DVR via the

remote control software by directly clicking on the icon representing the DVR

in <My Network Places> folder.

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4.7.1 Setting Up the DVR and the PC

Enable the UPnP function in the DVR:

Enter the OSD menu with proper account and access <System Setup> Æ <Network Setup> Æ <UPnP Setup>. The menu is as the following:

UPnP Setup

1. UPnP

2. UPnP NAT Traversal

Set the first item UPnP to <ON> and the DVR is ready.

Install the UPnP interface components in a PC:

• Click <Start> Æ <Control Panel> Æ <Add or Remove Programs>.

• Then click <Add/Remove Windows Components> on the left.

• In Windows Components Wizard, double click on <Networking Services>,

then check the box in front of <Universal Plug and Play>.

• Click <OK>, then <Next> and the installation process will begin.

• When the installation is completed, the icon representing the DVR can be

found in <My Network Places> folder.

• Double click on the icon will open an internet browser that connects to the

DVR via the remote control software.

4.7.2 UPnP NAT Traversal Function

The UPnP NAT traversal function will help to automatically setup a router if

the DVR connects to the internet via a router.

When a PC connects to a DVR not in the same local area network, a real IP

address and corresponding port number is required. However if the DVR is

behind a router, the communication between the PC and the DVR will be

transmitted back and forth by the router. The router will need to setup port

mapping (forwarding) before images from the DVR can be remotely viewed

on the PC. For each individual DVR, the setting needs to be done individually.

Imagine if there is tens or hundreds of DVRs. The setting will take a long time.

Fortunately, if the DVR has UPnP NAT traversal function, the setting of the

router will be done automatically when it is enabled. Just select <Yes> for the

menu item UPnP NAT Traversal in the UPnP setup menu and it will take care

of everything.

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5. Remote Monitoring Software

The remote monitoring software is a remote browser-based software

application designed to operate with the DVR products. Using the software,

users are allowed to view live and recorded video, and to configure the DVRs

remotely via a LAN, WAN or Internet on a personal computer.

The connected PC will automatically download the remote monitoring

software plug-ins from the DVR when the DVR is connected by entering its IP

address in the address bar on the browser.

Due to the setting items are similar to those listed in the DVR’s OSD setup

menu, please refer to the sections above for setting configuration of the

remote monitoring software.

The tasks can be performed with the remote monitoring software are listed

below:

• Remote viewing of live/ recorded video

• Remote setup of the DVR

• Remote control of dome cameras

• Alarm notification from the DVR

• Up to five connections to one DVR using the remote monitoring software,

including the preset “admin” and four other accounts

5.1 Remote Monitoring System Requirements

Items Requirements

Minimum:

Intel® Pentium® M CPU 1.40GHz RAM 512 MB

Personal Computer

Recommended:

Intel® Core™2 Quad CPU Q6600 @ 2.4GHZ RAM 2 GB

Hard Disk Drive

Requires 20 MB for software installation

Operating System

Windows XP, Windows Vista

Web Browser

Microsoft Internet Explorer version 6.0 or above

Monitor Resolution

Minimum 1024 x 768 with 16-bit color

Network Card

10Base-T (10 Mbps) or 100Base-TX (100 Mbps) operation; must match the network configuration

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5.2 Software Installation

Refer to the following description to install the remote monitoring software.

5.2.1 Change Internet Settings

The PC operating with the remote monitoring software should be set to

accept ActiveX plug-ins. Please follow the steps to set the Internet security

settings appropriately.

• Before operating the remote monitoring software, please check the IP

address of the DVR. To check the IP address, press MENU key on the unit

and enter username and password to access OSD setup menu. Select

<System Setup>, <Network Setup>, then <LAN Setup> to check the IP.

• Start the IE; it can be started either by clicking on the desktop icon, or by

using the Start menu to access it.

NOTE: Windows IE provides the ActiveX component that is

required when using the remote monitoring software.

• Select <Tools> from the main menu of the browser, then <Internet

Options>, and then click the <Security> tab.

• Select <Trusted sites> and click <Sites> to specify its security setting.

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• Uncheck “Require server verification (https:) for all sites in this zone”. Type

the IP address of the unit in field and click <Add> to add this web site to

the zone.

• Click <OK> to confirm the setting and close Trusted sites dialog.

• In the Security Level area, click <Custom Level>. The Security Settings

screen is displayed.

• Under <ActiveX controls and plug-ins>, set all items to <Enable> or

<Prompt>.

• Click <OK> to apply the setting and close the <Security Settings> screen.

• Click <OK> to close Internet Options dialog.

Now the installation can continue to the next step.

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5.2.2 Install Remote Monitoring Software

Start the browser to initiate the installation of the remote monitoring software

on the PC. The IP address of the DVR can be saved as a Favorites item in the

web browser to enable easy access in the future.

• Start the IE; it can be started either by clicking on the desktop icon, or by

using the Start menu to access it.

• Enter the IP address of the DVR in the address bar at the top of the

browser.

• The ActiveX controls and plug-ins dialog will show twice for confirmation;

click <Yes> to accept ActiveX plug-ins. The remote monitoring software

plug-ins will be downloaded and installed on the PC automatically when

the connection is successfully made.

NOTE: Do not enter any leading “0” characters in the address, for

example, “192.068.080.006” should be entered as “192.68.80.6”. If

the default trigger port 80 is changed into another one, take port

81 for example, the IP address should be entered as

“192.68.80.6:81”.

• A version check starts to verify whether the remote monitoring software

was installed already, and also check if the version is the same as that

stored in that particular DVR. This process may take up to 30 seconds.

• When the software is completely downloaded and installed, the Login

Screen is now displayed.

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5.2.2.1 Log in / Log off

same as setup in the DVR.

One preset account “admin” and up to four other accounts can access a DVR

at the same time. Nevertheless, if the “admin” account is currently accessing

the unit’s OSD setup menu via front panel of the unit, then the “admin”

account at the remote monitoring site cannot change the settings at the same

time. The “admin” account of the DVR has priority.

The following steps demonstrate procedures to view video from remote unit:

• Start the remote monitoring software by entering the IP Address of the

DVR in the Address bar of the browser. Alternatively, click on the Favorite

entry for the unit (if the IP address of the unit has been set).

• Enter the Username and password. The login username and password

can be saved to ease future login. The default username and password is

admin / 1234.

• Click <OK> to log in to the DVR. The process may take a few seconds.

• If the connection is made successfully, the main window will display live

video of the attached cameras.

If the IE browser is closed, the remote system is logout and disconnected

from the DVR at the same time.

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5.2.2.2 Software Upgrades

If a new version of the remote monitoring software is available on the DVR,

upgrade will be prompted while accessing the unit. Follow the steps to

upgrade the software.

• The message as the above figure will be prompted. Click <Yes> to accept

version upgrade.

• Start the IE again and enter the IP address of the DVR in the Address bar

of the browser; or if the unit address is set as a Favorite site, click the

Favorites entry for the unit.

• When the software is completely downloaded and installed, the Login

Screen will be displayed.

5.3 Basic Operation for Monitoring Remotely

When a DVR is successfully connected, the main window of the remote

monitoring software will be displayed. Please refer to the Setup Guide for the

graphical illustration of functional items.

The functions on the remote monitoring software will be described in the

following sections.

5.3.1 View Live Video

View live video from the cameras attached to the DVR by clicking <Live>

button on the main window toolbar. Choose desired display mode –

full-screen, 2x2 windows, 3x3 windows, and 4x4 windows – after the live

images of the DVR are displayed on the main window. When a dome camera

is connected and viewed in single channel full-screen mode, the dome

camera control operation can be accessed. To choose desired display mode

and to operate dome camera control, refer to the following sections.

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5.3.1.1 Select Display Mode

Choose the number of windows to be displayed on the main window. Click

one of the display buttons in MODE section. Available selections are 4, 9 and

16 camera displays. To view certain window in full screen, either double-click

on the wanted window, or click on the corresponding CAMERA button.

5.3.1.2 Operate Cameras with Dome Control

The remote monitoring software allows users to control and configure a dome

camera remotely.

Click on any CAMERA button displayed with a dome icon to view the camera

in full screen. The Dome Control Panel will be displayed on the main window.

The items on the Dome Control Panel are described as follows.

Set Preset (•)

Set Preset is used to set up preset positions. The remote monitoring software

allows its user to set up to 255 preset positions with DSCP, American

Dynamics, Fastrax, JVC, Panasonic (C & N), and Pelco (Pelco P & Pelco D)

dome cameras.

Use Direction buttons to move dome camera to an appropriate position, and

then click the button and choose wanted number from the pull-down list. The

preset position is named as the selected number.

Go Preset (•)

Go Preset is used to call the camera preset point, which was set up with the

set preset point function. Click and choose a number to call the preset point

for viewing.

Auto Focus (A.F.)

Click on it and the focus of the camera will be automatically adjusted to show

a clearer image.

Dome ID (ID)

Click for changing the dome ID and protocol. Proper authority is required to

access this function.

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Focus +/−

Use to adjust the camera lens to focus on objects for a clear view. Click on

<Focus +> to focus near or <Focus −> to focus far.

Iris +/−

This item is used to open and close the iris to let more or less light into the

camera. Click on <Iris +> to open iris or <Iris −> to close iris.

Zoom +/−

Users are allowed to zoom-in or zoom-out using the adjusting buttons.

Zoom-in to enlarge a certain area and zoom-out to view more area.

Direction Button

This button is used to pan and/or tilt the dome camera. Click the arrows in the

directions to be viewed.

5.3.2 Instant Recording

The Instant Recording function allows users to record video quickly to the PC.

NOTE: The Audio function is set to OFF as the default setting.

5.3.2.1 Record Video Instantly

Follow the steps to start recording instantly:

• Click on the <Instant Recording> button.

• Select the destination folder to save the video.

• Click on the button again to stop recording.

NOTE: The instant recording video will be saved as *.drv file.

5.3.2.2 Playback Instant Recorded Video

Follow the steps to playback a video recorded by “Instant Recording”.

• Click <Play> on main window toolbar and click <Local Playback> tab.

• Click <Open> to choose a recorded file.

• Click <OK> to start playing the recorded video.

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5.3.3 Playback Video

The remote monitoring software allows users to either view recorded video

from the DVR, or from the hard disk drive of the PC.

To access the Playback screen, click <Play> button on the main window

toolbar. There are three tabs in the Playback screen: <Remote Playback>,

<Local Playback>, and <Verify> tabs. <Remote Playback> allows users to

play back from the DVR. <Local Playback> enables users to playback a

recorded video file stored on the hard disk drive of the PC. <Verify> is

provided for users to authenticate if the exported video is altered.

The DVR continues recording while playing back recorded video on the PC,

either remote playback or local playback.

5.3.3.1 Playback Remote Video

To view remote video, click <Play> on the main window toolbar, and then

<Remote Playback> tab. The <Remote Playback> screen will be displayed.

The <From> and <To> in the <Available Record Video> display the date and

time from which recorded video is available for playback.

To playback remote video segments, follow these steps:

• Choose <Playback> in <Select> field for playback recorded video.

• In <Start> field, users can change the date and time either by typing

desired numbers directly or by using the arrow buttons.

To type directly:

Click on day, month and year of date field respectively, and type the desired

numbers directly. Follow above steps to adjust the hour, minute and second

of time field.

To use the arrow buttons:

Click on the arrow button next to the date field to display the calendar; then

click the left and right arrow at the top of the calendar to change the date.

Use up and down arrow next to the time field to change to the wanted time.

• The other way to select date and time is by moving the blue sliding bar.

• Click <OK> to start the playback, or click <Close> to abort.

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• The other option <Download (.DRV)> in <Select> field enables users to

download the video segment of selected date and time to the PC. The

selection of time duration is the same as described above. Files

downloaded will be in *.drv format.

5.3.3.2 Playback Local *.drv Files

The <Local Playback> tab allows users to playback *.drv video files stored in

the PC's hard drive.

Follow below steps to playback a downloaded *.drv file with the remote

monitoring software.

• Click <Open> and the file selection screen is displayed.

• Select the *.drv video file for playback and click <OK>.

• Click <OK> in the <Local Playback> Screen to start the playback, or click

<Cancel> to abort.

• View the video playback using the Playback controls.

• To end the playback, click <Live> to return to live video.

5.3.3.3 Playback Controls

When the local or remote video is being played, the remote monitoring

software is in Playback Mode. The playback controls toolbar will emerge on

the main window toolbar.The Playback controls and indicators are described

as below.

Icon Name Description

⊲⊲

Fast Backawad /

Step Backward

1. Click to play the recorded video in backward

direction. Click repeatedly to select the backward playback speed: 1×, 2×, 4×, 8×, 16×, or 32×.

2. When playback is paused, click repeatedly to

move backward step-by-step.

⊳ / ⌷⌷

Play / Pause

1. While playing, click to pause the playback.

2. When paused, click to resume the playback.

⊳⊳

Fast Forward /

Step Forward

1. Click to play the recorded video in forward

direction. Click repeatedly to select the forward playback speed: 1×, 2×, 4×, 8×, 16×, or 32×.

2. When playback is paused, click repeatedly to

move forward step-by-step.

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5.3.4 Verify Digital Signature

The digital signature aims to authenticate a video file exported from the unit.

Follow the description to verify the digital signature.

• Click <Play> on the main window toolbar.

• Click <Verify> tab to display the Verify window.

• Click <Browse> to select the *.gpg, *.avi, *.sig files respectively, which

belong to the exported video to be authenticated.

• Click <Verify> to start verifying digital signature.

• The result of verify shows in the <Status Log> field. It returns a GOOD or

BAD signature result. A GOOD signature indicates the exported clip has

not been altered.

5.3.5 Search from Event List

Click SEARCH, the Event List appears. The List contains information about

the alarm events that the unit recorded and saved. Up to 1024 events can be

listed in the Event List.

The Event List displays each event by its number, the date and time of the

event, the type of the event (including Alarm In, Motion Detection, Video Loss,

and Over Speed), and the camera channel where the event occurred.

To view an event video, follow these steps:

• Click SEARCH button positioned in the main window toolbar. The Event

List appears.

• Scroll through the Event List and highlight the interested events.

• Double-click on the desired event to view the event video.

5.3.6 Take a Snapshot

Snapshot is a simple screen capture tool. When users click on the

SNAPSHOT button, it will capture the screenshot of the window that is

currently showing on the screen. Each click captures one screenshot to be

saved as a JPEG file on the desktop. The snapshot file will be named as

“Snapshot-*”.

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5.3.7 Remote Monitoring Software Trouble Shooting Guide

What happened if the server requests to upgrade the software every time the

DVR is connected? If the following screen displays repeatedly, please follow

the steps to delete the temporary internet files.

• Select <Tools> from the main menu of the web browser, then <Internet

Options>, and then click the <General> tab.

• Click the <Delete Files> button in the <Temporary Internet Files> field; the

<Delete Files> screen displays as below.

• Check the <Delete all offline content> box and click <OK>.

• Now, enter the IP address of the DVR to make the connection again.

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Appendix A: Recommended HDDs

The following is a list of recommended SATA HDDs.

SATA HDD:

Brand Model Name Model Number Size

Barracuda 7200.7 ST3160827AS 160G

Barracuda 7200.8 ST3300831AS 300G

Barracuda 7200.10 ST3250410AS 250G

Barracuda 7200.10 ST3500630AS 500G

Barracuda 7200.10 ST3750640AS 750G

Barracuda 7200.11 ST3500320AS 500G

Barracuda 7200.11 ST31000340AS 1000G

Barracuda ES.2 ST3500320NS 500G

Seagate

Barracuda ES.2 ST31000340NS 1000G

Hitachi

DeskStar HDP725032GLA360 320G

Maxtor

DiamondMax 22 STM3500320AS 500G

WD AV WD1600AVJS 160G

WD AV WD2500AVJS 250G

WD AV WD3200AVJS 320G

WD AV WD5000AVJS 500G

WD AV WD7500AVVS 750G

Western Digital

WD AV WD10EVVS 1000G

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Appendix B: Remote Controller

A remote control is provided for the DVR . The function keys on the remote control are listed

as below figure:

DVR Control mode

Dome Camera Control mode

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The keys of the remote control function as the keys of the front panel of the DVR. The

difference between the remote control and the front panel is the “DVR SEL” key. The DVR

Selection key is used to switch control between different DVRs.

The remote control can be used to control up to 16 DVRs. To setup the remote control, the

first thing is to assign a unique DVR Unit ID to different DVRs.

Use the front panel of the DVR, and follow this path to change the DVR Unit ID, <Main Menu> Æ <System Setup> Æ <RS485 Setup> Æ <Unit ID>. Change the DVR Unit ID to

any number between 224 and 239, and exit the menu.

The ID Table is listed below for reference.

DVR Unit ID 224 225 226 227 228 229 230 231

Remote Control # 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8

DVR Unit ID 232 233 234 235 236 237 238 239

Remote Control # 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16

After the DVR Unit ID is changed, setup the “DVR SEL” of the remote control. Press “DVR

SEL”, and then press the Remote Control # immediately to select the DVR. For example,

assuming that the DVR Unit ID is set to 225, press “DVR SEL” and press “2” immediately.

Now, the remote control will only be able to control the specified DVR. Press “DVR SEL”,

and then press the Remote control # to switch between DVRs.

To exit the single DVR control mode, press “DVR SEL”, and then press “ESC” to do so.

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Appendix C: USB Mouse Operation

Users can use an USB mouse to operate the DVR. To use the USB mouse, please read

through the following descriptions.

Plug in an USB mouse to any USB port of the DVR. Move the USB mouse, and the cursor

should appear. Move the cursor to the top-left of the screen, and the functional icons will

be displayed, as shown below.

The description of the 8 functional icons on the upper row are listed as the below. They are

similar to the function keys on the front panel.

1 Menu 5 Call 2 Mode 6 Play 3 SEQ 7 Pause 4 Zoom 8 Search

Click on the first 3 icons on the lower row to display viewing modes 2x2, 3x3, and 4x4. Click

on “P” to display the previous viewing mode. Click on “S” to switch monitor control to the

second main VGA monitor.

Clicking the left button of the USB mouse functions the

same as pressing the “ENTER” key on the front panel of the

DVR. Clicking the right button of the USB mouse functions

the same as pressing the “ESC” key on the front panel of

the DVR. The scroll wheel is used to change values. For

example, if users want to change dome camera ID, enter

the OSD setup menu and go to the following path: <Main Menu> Æ <Camera Setup> Æ <Dome ID>

Left click on <Dome ID> and scroll the wheel up or down, the ID number will change as the

scroll wheel moves. Stop moving the scroll wheel when the preferred ID number appears,

then left click on the <Dome ID> and the ID number will be changed.

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Appendix D: Keyboard Access Sketch

The following sketch shows the keys used to access and control the connected DVR.

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Appendix E: Simultaneous Output Options

The monitor functionality differs for VGA + digital output and dual VGA models. There are

four different conditions. When simultaneous output is enabled, three resolutions are

selectable. If simultaneous output is not enabled, only one resolution is available. Refer to

the following tables to see which monitors are functional under the four different conditions

for the two different types of models.

For VGA + digital output models:

VGA + Digital Output

Simultaneous

Output

Resolution

Digital

Output

VGA

BNC Main

BNC

Call

S-Video

Hybrid Display

on VGA

Playback

On VGA

Dual Main

Enabled 800 X 600 O O O O O O O -

Enabled 1024 X 768 O O - O - O O -

Enabled 1280 X 1024 O O - O - O O -

Disabled 800 X 600 O O O O O - - O

For dual VGA models:

Dual VGA

Simultaneous

Output

Resolution VGA 1 VGA 2

BNC Main

BNC

Call

S-Video

Hybrid Display

on VGA 2

Playback

On VGA 2

Dual Main

Enabled 800 X 600 - O O O O O O -

Enabled 1024 X 768 - O - O - O O -

Enabled 1280 X 1024 - O - O - O O -

Disabled 800 X 600 O O O O O - - O

*O represents the monitor is functional.

**- represents the monitor is not functional.

Refer to the OSD setup manual for detailed settings.

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Appendix F: Jog / Shuttle Control

The jog/shuttle knob is used to provide wide latitude in playback control. Note that the

jog/shuttle knob is active only when the DVR has been in Playback mode.

While playing back video, users can rotate the shuttle ring to select different speed of

forward and backward playback. Rotating the shuttle ring clockwise/ counterclockwise

causes the unit to playback faster forward/ backward. According to the rotating angle the

shuttle ring, users can choose the playing speed from 1×, 2×, 4×, 8×, 16×, and 32×, in both

forward and reverse directions, shown as below figure:

Inside the shuttle ring is the jog disk, shown as below figure. It can turn in either direction.

Once the video is paused, users can use the jog disk to playback by single-step. Clockwise

rotation causes a forward one-step playback; and counterclockwise rotation causes a

backward one-step playback.

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Appendix G: IP Camera Installation

The following is an example of the installation of a NH Series IP camera.

Step 1. Enter the IP address (for example: 192.168.1.242) of the NH Series IP camera to

access its web management page. Login using the administrator’s username and

password (for example: Admin & 1234).

Step 2. Access the System menu and click on the “Network” tab to find the management

port and the RTSP port. The management port is 80 and the RTSP port is 554.

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Step 3. Next click on the “View parameters” tab to look for current camera image settings:

Brightness=25, Sharpness=128, and Contrast=128.

Step 4. Access the Streaming menu to look resolution setting: MJPEG=1280x960,

MPEG-4=VGA, and the maximum frame rate is 15fps.

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Step 5. Access the OSD setup menu of the DVR to select the number of IP cameras to be

connected: <System Setup> Æ <IP Camera Support>. The DVR will reboot in

order to apply the change.

Step 6. Access the <Camera Setup> menu of the DVR to setup the IP camera. Select the

channel that is reserved for IP camera. The menu should look like the following:

IP Camera

1. IP Camera Select

2. IP Camera Title

3. Hostname/IP

4. Model

5. Connection Setup

6. Device Setup

7. Activated

8. Status

CH16 CH16

192.168.1.242 NH Series

Step 7. Enter the Hostname/IP as 192.168.1.242 and select model as NH Series.

Step 8. Access the <Connection Setup> menu to enter connection setting parameters:

Account=Admin, Password=1234, Management Port=80, and Streaming

Format=MPEG4 or MJPEG. If Advance Streaming Option is set to <OFF>, the

Streaming Port and Streaming Protocol will be setup automatically. If the

parameters are different, set Advance Streaming Option to <ON> and the values

can be modified manually.

Connection Setup

1. Account

2. Password

3. Management Port

4. Streaming Format

5. Advance Streaming Option

6. Streaming Port

7. Streaming Protocol

8. IP Dome Protocol

Admin

****

MPEG4

OFF

554

RTP+RTSP

NONE

Step 9. Access the <Device Setup> menu to enter device setting parameters: Image

Resolution=quadvga, Sharpness=128, Brightness=25, and Compression=128.

Device Setup

1. Product ID

2. Image Resolution

3. Sharpness

4. Brightness

5. Contrast

6. Apply

NH Series

vga 128

128

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Step 10. Set <Apply> to <Yes> and the device setting parameters will be applied.

Step 11. Set <IP Camera> Æ <Activated> to <Yes> and the video from the IP camera

should be displaying on the screen after a few seconds.

Step 12. Access <IP Camera> Æ <Status> and the current status of the IP camera will be

displayed as shown below. The information is “read only”.

Status

1. Model

2. Streaming Format

3. Resolution

4. PPS

5. Bandwidth

6. Pkg. lost rate

NH Series

MPEG4

640x480

15.00

62.53 KB/Sec

0.00%

Troubleshooting:

If the video does not show on the screen, perform the following checks:

1. Check if the target IP device is supported by the DVR. Make sure that <Model>,

<Streaming Port>, <Streaming Protocol>, and <Streaming Format> are set correctly.

2. Check the menu item <Hostname/IP>. Try to connect the IP camera via the browser

directly and see if the video shows correctly.

3. Make sure the settings of the items <Account>, <Password>, and <Management Port>

in <Connection Setup> are correct. If the <Model> selected is supported by the DVR,

confirm items in <Device Setup> menu and see if the settings are correct. Try to

connect the IP camera via the browser directly and see if the video shows correctly.

4. If everything seems to be correct, the problem might be bandwidth and performance.

 Reduce the resolution, quality, or FPS of the IP camera.  Reduce the GOV/GOP setting.

Limitation:

The following functions are not supported for IP cameras.

1. Audio

2. Alarm I/O

3. Motion Detection

TECHNICAL SUPPORT:

For Technical Support for any Xvision product please contact your local distributor.

LIMITED WARRANTY:

This product is supplied with a 3 Year warranty. The Warranty excludes products that have been misused, (including accidental damage) and damage caused by normal wear and tear. In the unlikely event that you encounter a problem with this product, it should be returned to the place of purchase.

Should you require replacement LEDs please contact your local distributor.

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