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- Page 1 AVE DR16X / AVE DR8X Series Full-Featured MPEG-4 DVR User’s Manual Ver. 1.4 Version 1.4 00-3DG216ASEA4...
- Page 2 User’s Manual...
- Page 3 Caution and Preventive Tips • Take care not to drop the unit or subject the unit to major shocks or jolts. • Do not place this unit on an unstable stand, bracket or mount. • This unit is designed for indoor use only. Do not place the unit near water or in other extremely humid conditions.
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Page 4: Important Information
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. -
Page 5: Table Of Contents
1. Overview ...6 Product Key Features ...6 Product Application Diagram...8 2. System Setup...8 Position the Unit...9 Selecting Video Format...9 Connecting Devices to the Unit...9 Rear Panel Connections...10 3. General System Setup ...13 Front Panel Introduction ...13 3.1.1 LED Definition ...13 3.1.2 Functional Keys...14 Install HDD to the Unit ...17... - Page 6 4.2.1 Sequence with Main Monitor ...29 4.2.2 Sequence with Call Monitor ...29 Searching Recorded Video ...30 4.3.1 Searching by Time...31 4.3.2 Searching by Event ...31 Video Export ...32 4.4.1 Export from OSD Setup Menu...32 4.4.1.1 4.4.1.2 4.4.1.3 4.4.1.4 4.4.2 Quick Video Export through Front Panel ...35 4.4.2.1 4.4.2.2 4.4.2.3...
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Page 7: Overview
Web-browser plug-in, allows user to view live or recorded video images and enables remote configuration. The remote software is stored in AVE DR16X / AVE DR8X series 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 kept up to date. - Page 8 • Real-time “live display” for each channel • Recording frame rate up to 480 pps (NTSC) / 400pps (PAL) • 2 Channels of audio recording/ playback • Three USB2.0 ports for video clip export and/or backup • Easy software upgrade via USB ThumbDrive Remote Application •...
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Page 9: Product Application Diagram
Product Application Diagram Connect the unit with other devices as shown in the system diagram to complete a video surveillance solution. The figure shows also the expandability and flexibility of this digital recording system. System Setup The notices and introduction on system installation will be described particularly in this chapter. -
Page 10: Position The Unit
Position the Unit Firstly, note to position / mount the AVE DR16X / AVE DR8X series unit 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. -
Page 11: Rear Panel Connections
Connecting Short-term Device If you plan to install any short-term devices to the AVE DR16X / AVE DR8X series and use them as part of the unit system, such as USB CD-RW, USB Hard Disk Drive, etc. Make sure connecting those devices only during the unit is powered up. - Page 12 LAN Connector (RJ-45) The AVE DR16X / AVE DR8X series is capable of networking. The LAN port opens the door of AVE DR16X / AVE DR8X series to Ethernet where by the Internet. Power Jack The AVE DR16X / AVE DR8X series has an adjustable voltage AC 115 / 230 power connection jack.
- Page 13 There are two USB2.0 ports on the rear panel for users to connect external USB devices to the unit, such as ThumbDrive AVE DR16X / AVE DR8X series unit allows users to preset the OSD settings using a USB mouse.
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Page 14: General System Setup
Front Panel Introduction The unit’s front panel controls enable user to control the unit and preset the programmable functions. 3.1.1 LED Definition The AVE DR16X / AVE DR8X series LEDs on the front panel are described as follows. 2005/11/09 PM04:31:22... -
Page 15: Functional Keys
The LED should be lit during an alarm is triggered. Network LED (Green) The LED should be lit when AVE DR16X / AVE DR8X series is connected to a network and blink when the data is being transferred. REC LED (Green) The LED should blink while the AVE DR16X / AVE DR8X series is recording. - Page 16 MENU Press the key to call the OSD setup menu. Fast Rewind Under Playback mode, press this key to playback the video backward. Press repeatedly to choose the speed from: 1×, 2×, 4×, 8 ×, 16×, and 32×, PLAY/STOP 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.
- Page 17 SEARCH In both Playback and Live mode, user can press SEARCH to call the Search menu for searching and playing back recorded video by date and time or events. DOME Press the key to enter dome control mode. Please refer to OSD Menu Setup Guide, Section Dome Control for detailed controlling operation.
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Page 18: Install Hdd To The Unit
HDD. There will be two possible situations when you install a HDD into your DVR. • If you install whole new HDDs, the DVR will format it and add it into your database automatically. • If you install an used HDD which doesn’t have the DVR format, the DVR will show up “1 disk(s) with wrong data format! Please format them and... -
Page 19: Power Up / Down The Unit
Power Up / Down the Unit If you must shut down the AVE DR16X / AVE DR8X series for any reason, please use the proper shut down and power up procedures to avoid damaging to your DVR unit. To Power Up the Unit... -
Page 20: Entering Osd Setup Menu
Entering OSD Setup Menu The OSD Main menu contains a list of items that are used to configure the AVE DR16X / AVE DR8X series. To enter the Main menu, press MENU and then enter Administrator or User password. The Password Verification screen displays as follows. -
Page 21: System Date / Time Setting
System Date / Time Setting User can set the current date, time and other OSD parameters in Date/Time menu (under System Setup menu). The administrator’s privileges are required for entering the submenu. In OSD Main menu, select <System Setup> and press ENTER, then select <Date/Time> to access the Date/Time menu;... -
Page 22: Daylight Saving Time
Date Display Mode This function allows user to set the OSD display type of the date / time. 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. -
Page 23: Record Schedule / Quality Setting
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 <30>, <60>, <90> and <120> minutes. Record Schedule / Quality Setting The Record Setup menu allows user to set recording quality, recording schedules, and other recording parameters. -
Page 24: Schedule Setup
3.6.2 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. 1. Day Time Start 2. Day Time End 3. -
Page 25: Per Camera Configuration
3.6.5 To Record Event Video Only If you want your DVR unit to start recording only under the alarm is triggered, follow the steps: • 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>. -
Page 26: Basic Operation
Basic Operation The AVE DR16X / AVE DR8X series allows user to access some general operations through the front panel easily. The following sections introduce the general operations of the unit. Viewing Live / Playback Video The general functions in live and playback mode are described in the following sections. -
Page 27: Digital Zoom
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 a CHANNEL key to view the corresponding camera in full screen. • Press ZOOM to enter a 2× full screen zoom mode of the selected camera. •... -
Page 28: Key Usage In Playback
Key Usage in Playback The key usage is slightly changed in playback mode. Following is the key usage found in playback mode. 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×. -
Page 29: Viewing Live Image In Playback Mode
VGA Monitor, except Playback and Search function. You can use the BNC Monitor to take over the AVE DR16X / AVE DR8X unit at the same time, as if the two monitors are connected to two individual AVE DR16X / AVE DR8X units. -
Page 30: Sequence Setup
4.2.2 Sequence with Call Monitor Users are allowed to use the AVE DR16X / AVE DR8X series unit front panel 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. -
Page 31: Searching Recorded Video
• Press ESC to return the front panel to Main monitor control mode. Searching Recorded Video The AVE DR16X / AVE DR8X series is capable of searching and playing back recorded video by date and time or events. Entering the specific date and time of the wanted video, the unit will then search for the matched video and play it on the monitor. -
Page 32: Searching By Time
4.3.1 Searching by Time Follow the steps to search video by date and time. • Press SEARCH key to enter the Search menu; the From Time and End Time of the available video is listed on top of the screen. The value is unchangeable. -
Page 33: Video Export
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. -
Page 34: Select The External Device
Device Name xxx-xxx-x-x-xx xx-xxx-xx-xxxx The AVE DR16X / AVE DR8X series only supports EXT3 file system. If you connect an external HDD to the unit, ensure the format of HDD is EXT3. Device Name The item shows the name of the available device. -
Page 35: Select Video For Exporting
4.4.1.2 Select Video for Exporting After selecting video clips, set the item <Begin Export> to <YES> and press ENTER to start exporting. Following are the items for selecting video. Select Channel Select the channel that the administrator wants to export. Move the cursor to the wanted channel using LEFT / RIGHT keys, select or de-select a channel by pressing ENTER. -
Page 36: Digital Signature
USB ThumbDrive If you want to export video to an external device, make sure the external storage has been connected to the DVR unit and the port has been set appropriately for video export. ®... -
Page 37: Ezburn Introduction
NOTE: Once an external device has been connected to the DVR unit, the device has priority over the built-in CD-RW; which means that the wanted video will be exported to the external device instead of the built-in CD-RW. According to the size of video, the export may take you about 10 minutes to 1 hour. -
Page 38: To Export Event Video
The information shown on it is for read only. Data 205/11/07 • If there is no any exportable external device connected to the DVR unit, a warning message will be shown on the screen • Press ENTER to start the export the whole event video to the connected device;... -
Page 39: Deleting Recorded Video
The item is used to delete event video that recorded before a specific date. Dome Control AVE DR16X / AVE DR8X series unit 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 view. -
Page 40: Dome Connection
Dome Protocol Setup The Dome Protocol item lists the available dome protocols for communicating with dome cameras connected to the AVE DR16X / AVE DR8X series. From the Main menu, select <Camera Setup> and press ENTER. The following menu is displayed. -
Page 41: Rs485 Setup
. Users are allowed to change the RS-485 settings of the AVE DR16X / AVE DR8X series. Select <System Setup> in Main menu, then select <RS485 Setup>... -
Page 42: Dome Controlling Key
4.6.4 Dome Controlling Key The function keys used in Dome Control are described as follows. 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. -
Page 43: Setting Preset Points
Use to pan and tilt dome camera. 4.6.5 Setting Preset Points The AVE DR16X / AVE DR8X series unit allows user to set preset positions; the amount of preset points depends on the dome manufacturer. Follow the steps to set preset points. -
Page 44: Calling Preset Points
• Press 1 to access the Set/Go Preset function. The Dome Preset menu is displayed. • 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. -
Page 45: Appendix A: Technical Specifications
Sensitivity, Trig Level Adjustable X3, Terminal Block, 1.0A/24V (Programmable) Ethernet RJ-45 connector, 10/100Mbps, supports Monitoring, Playback, Recording, System Setup, Dome AVE DR16X / AVE DR8X Embedded ( Linux ) access ) BNC x 16,1.0Vp-p/75 ohm BNC x 1, 1.0Vp-p/75 ohm BNC x 16,1.0Vp-p/75 ohm... - Page 46 User’s Manual RS232C D-sub 9 pin female RS485 Terminal Block Dome Control Protocol DynaColor, Pelco P, Pelco D, AD422, Fastrax 2...