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HRDP DVR Performance Series Digital Recording and Transmission System User Guide ______________________________________________________________________________________________ Document 800-02089 Rev E 10/08...
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Revisions Issue Date 05/08 06/08 06/08 08/08 10/08 ______________________________________________________________________________________________ Document 800-02089 Rev E 10/08 Revisions Initial Release Updated remote control image Updated content Added list of approved USB flash drives Added Appendix content Performance Series DVR User Guide...
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WARNING This is a class A product. In a domestic environment this product may cause radio interference in which case the user may be required to take adequate measures. ______________________________________________________________________________________________ Document 800-02089 Rev E 10/08 Performance Series DVR User Guide...
Object and Liquid Entry Points – Never insert foreign objects into the DVR, other than the media types approved by Honeywell, as they may touch dangerous voltage points or short-out parts that could result in a fire or electrical shock. Never spill liquid of any kind on the product.
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Refer all servicing to qualified personnel. Replacement Parts – When replacement parts are required, be sure the service technician has used replacement parts specified by Honeywell. Unauthorized substitutions may result in fire, electric shock or other hazards.
If using a chemical saturated cloth to clean the unit, follow that product’s instructions. Notes on Maintenance This DVR is designed to last for long periods of time. To keep the DVR always operational we recommend regular inspection maintenance (cleaning parts or replacement). For details contact the nearest dealer.
If the DVR is used in such a situation, it may damage discs and internal parts. Remove any CD discs, connect the power cord of the DVR to the wall outlet, turn on the DVR, and leave it for two to three hours.
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Warnings and Safeguards WARNING TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRICAL SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS DANGEROUS HIGH VOLTAGES ARE PRESENT INSIDE THE ENCLOSURE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED PERSONNEL ONLY. CAUTION ______________________________________________________________________________________________ APPLIANCE TO RAIN OR MOISTURE. DO NOT OPEN THE CABINET. C A U T I O N RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN...
Connecting to a Sensor Input ... 27 Connecting to a Relay Output ... 27 Installing the Rackmount Kit (optional) ... 28 Turning on the DVR... 28 Setting the Remote Controller ID ... 28 5 Setup ... 30 Setup Menus ... 30 System ...
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Contents Setup Wizard ... 32 Disk Configuration ... 33 Format ... 33 Overwrite ... 34 Check ... 34 SMART Check ... 35 User Configuration ... 36 Server ... 36 Client ... 37 Configuration ... 38 Shutdown ... 38 Camera ... 38 Camera Configuration ...
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Create PTZ Preset Position ... 66 7 Remote Software ... 68 Set Up a Remote Connection ... 68 Configuring the DVR ... 68 Configuring a Remote PC ... 69 Default Remote Software Log In Information ... 69 Access Remote Connection ... 70 Using the Remote Software ...
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Using the Graphical PTZ Controller ... 85 Using the On-screen Compass ... 86 Web Viewer Overview ... 87 Connecting to a DVR Using Web Viewer ... 88 Closing the Web Viewer ... 88 Digital Verifier Overview ... 89 Using the Digital Verifier ... 89 8 Appendix ...
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Performance Series DVR User Guide ______________________________________________________________________________________________ Document 800-02089 Rev E 10/08...
Introduction Introduction Product Description Honeywell’s HRDP Performance Series DVR is a powerful, yet affordable, video management solution designed for easy installation and operation. Preconfigured for continuous recording, with no additional setup required, the Performance Series DVR offers quick search, setup, and backup features.
Features The Honeywell Performance Series DVRs include the following features: • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • ______________________________________________________________________________________________ Document 800-02089 Rev E 10/08 4 / 8 / 16 Composite Video Input Connectors Compatible with Color (NTSC or PAL) and B&W Video Sources...
USB Flash Drive Approved List These USB flash drives have been tested and approved to work with the Performance Series HRDP DVR. Other USB flash drives may also work with the HRDP DVR but have not yet been tested. Manufacturer...
PTZ Compatibility List The Honeywell Performance Series DVRs support a wide selection of PTZ camera protocols: Honeywell MAXPRO Honeywell VCL Honeywell (GC-655P) Honeywell (HSD-250) Honeywell (HSD-251) American Dynamics OpenEye 500 OpenEye 510 OpenEye – Pelco D AcutVista AlfaVision KalatelDome Cynix Speed Dome...
Introduction Quick Start Guide 10. Complete Motion/Event Configuration to trigger recording on an event: 11. The DVR is now configured to record, search and playback video. See the Logging In for the First Time The default administrative log in information: Password: <none>...
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Installation Installation Front Panel Controls DVD Drive USB Ports ______________________________________________________________________________________________ Arrow Buttons LED Lights • Power • HDD • Record • Network • Fan Backup Menu Search Mode Numeric Keypad Instant Record Live Display Rotate Lock (logout) Setup Menu...
Rear Panel Connectors The rear panel of the DVR contains virtually all of the connectors you will be using. The diagrams below outline the location and description of each connector: 4 Channel AC Power Input Power Switch Network Port ______________________________________________________________________________________________...
Installation 8 Channel AC Power Input Power Switch Network Port 16 Channel Primary and Spot Monitor Outputs Power Switch AC Power Input Network Port ______________________________________________________________________________________________ Sensor Input Relay Output Audio Input / Output VGA Output RS-232 Input Audio Output Audio Input VGA Output RS-232 Input Video In Ports...
Document 800-02089 Rev E 10/08 ZOOM FOCUS IRIS Pause REPL AY ENTER ROTATE ALARM Performance Series DVR User Guide Record Toggle Log Off (Lock) PRESE T PTZ Controls Play Fast Forward Arrow EXI T Display Options *The ID Select button allows you to use one remote control for several DVRs.
DVR when connecting to a network. Connecting Audio To record audio on the DVR connect the audio source to the Audio In Port (White) on the back of the chassis. To listen to live or recorded audio connect the Audio Out Port (Red) to an amplified speaker system.
Alarm In Use external devices to send a signal to the DVR when an event occurs. Mechanical or electrical switches can be wired to the Alarm In and Ground (GND) connectors.
Connect camera cables. Connect a network cable and a monitor cable. Switch the power switch on the back of the DVR to the ON position and wait until the main screen is displayed on the connected monitor; this process will take approximately two minutes.
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Use the setup menus to configure all of the DVR settings, schedule recording, networking and shutdown. Press the Setup key on the front of the DVR or remote control to enter the setup menus and log in. See the Quick Start Guide section if entering setup for the first time.
System System Configuration To enter System Configuration, press the Setup key on the front of the DVR and press ENTER to select System Configuration. Use the arrow buttons on the front panel of the DVR or the remote control to navigate the display. Select Save and press ENTER to update settings.
Setup Wizard The Setup Wizard allows you to define global recording settings for an easy and custom recording schedule on the DVR. Global Resolution – 352 x240 / 704 × 240 / 704 × 480. Motion/Continuous – Motion / Continuous.
Refer to the list of Approved USB Flash Drives in the Introduction chapter. DVR. Upon formatting a drive, all video and other data stored on that drive will be permanently erased and cannot be recovered. Performance Series DVR User Guide FORMAT FORMAT FORMAT ERASE...
Enable HDD Overwrite to allow the DVR to write over previously recorded data, starting with the oldest date, when the HDD is full. If set to Off the DVR will not record any new data once the HDD becomes full. (Default) Enable Disk Full Warning for notification when the HDD becomes full and HDD Overwrite is disabled.
Select a warning to be activated when the HDD reaches the defined threshold. Select Save and press ENTER to save settings. Select HDD INFORMATION and press ENTER to view the current HDD, DVD, and USB drive information. Performance Series DVR User Guide ENABLE 1 HOUR 60 C POPUP...
Setup User Configuration Use the User Configuration to Add or Delete users. Server Use the Server menu to manage users that access the DVR locally. To add a new user: ______________________________________________________________________________________________ USER CONFIGUR ATION AUTHORIZATION ADMIN admin ADD/CHANGE NONE ADD/CHANGE...
Use the Client menu to manage users that access the DVR remotely. Remote users must be defined on this page. Only the users defined here can access the DVR remotely. Add up to 18 users in addition to the two Admin users. To add a new user:...
Select OK to confirm and press ENTER to safely shutdown the system. Turn the power off when shutdown is complete using the toggle switch on the back of the DVR. Improper shut down of the system can cause data loss and system corruption.
ID – Sets the PTZ ID from 1-255 PROTOCOL –Select a PTZ protocol ______________________________________________________________________________________________ Document 800-02089 Rev E 10/08 Performance Series DVR User Guide CAMERA LIVE SCREEN MODE BRIGHT CONTRAST SATURATION...
Setup Spot / Sequence Configuration Spot Sequence - On/Off [Sequence through selected cameras]. Camera - Select cameras to include in sequence. Interval – 1 ~ 60 seconds [Set the sequence interval time]. Current – Camera 1 ~ Camera 16 [Set current camera]. Sequence Page Dwell Time - 0 ~ 100 seconds [Set the sequence interval time for full page].
Screen Position – Adjust the screen position of the main channel display. VGA Adjustment – Set brightness, contrast, saturation and position. ______________________________________________________________________________________________ Document 800-02089 Rev E 10/08 Performance Series DVR User Guide MONITOR CONFIGURATION DATE/TIME CAMERA LABEL OPTIONS BORDER COLOR...
Setup Record Record Configuration Use Record Configuration to configure the recording schedule and frame capture rate. In Schedule Setup, users can define the recording schedules: • Day • Night • Weekend Frame Configure the FPS for each schedule – Day / Night / Weekend. Size –...
Specify volume level and audio settings for recording according to preset schedules and live or search mode. Select Enable/Disable for each schedule mode. Select Enable/Disable for live/search mode. Set the audio Volume. Performance Series DVR User Guide 00:00:00 AUDIO INSTANT AUDIO...
SIZE 352X240 FRAME SCHEDULE Press the button with the red dot on the front panel of the DVR or remote control. Select OK to Force Continuous Recording. Press ENTER. The screen will display the Instant Record message. Press the button with the red dot on the front panel of the DVR or remote control.
Motion/Event Configuration Motion / Event Configuration has four sections; Input, Sensor, Action, and Alarm Monitor. When an event comes in (Input) the DVR records the image according to its settings (Camera Configuration) and triggers an alarm (Action). Input CH –...
INPUT SENSOR SAVE Press Setup on the front of the DVR or remote control. Select Record > Motion/Event Configuration and set MOTION to On. Set SENS level. [Normal / High / Highest / Low]. Select AREA and press ENTER to set a motion area (global setting;...
Use the arrow buttons to select Relay 1 and press ENTER to turn OFF or ON. Repeat for all relays. Select SAVE and press ENTER to save settings exit Sensor Setup. Performance Series DVR User Guide SIGNAL CLEAR ACTION ALARM MONI TOR...
Setup Action CH – Alarm – OFF / 1~4 [Associate an alarm relay with a channel]. Delay – 0~100 Seconds [Delay time before relay activates]. Duration – 0~100 Seconds [Time that the relay is active]. Preset – 0~100 [Enable PTZ camera to move to a preset position when an event occurs.
IP address to the DDNS service. This is important if your router is running NAT (Network Address Translation) services for your network. If you are unsure of your network configuration Honeywell recommends this feature be set to ON. Status – Select Check to confirm the DDNS settings.
Max Transfer Speed – Set network bandwidth. If the network is low speed, set this value as the network (aka. Bandwidth Throttling). ______________________________________________________________________________________________ Document 800-02089 Rev E 10/08 Performance Series DVR User Guide REMOTE PORT 4000 WEB PORT REMOTE CONFIG...
Setup E-mail Configuration The DVR can send an email notification to up to six defined e-mail addresses when an event happens. E-mail Server – DVR/SMTP [Configure the DVR to use selected e-mail server.] Schedule – On/Off [Enable to send e-mail notifications only for events that occur within a specified range of time.]...
Setup Version View Displays system information and software version information for the DVR. ______________________________________________________________________________________________ VIDEO FORMAT NTSC DVR PROGRAM 2.5.5.H15 PTZ MODULE DRIVER MODULE 7.01-16-N FIRMWARE 6.02.21 MAC ADDRESS 00:19:19:01:04:8D VIDEO MUX 51005.0 VIDEO CODEC 60115.0 VIDEO I/O 40618.0...
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Searching Recorded Data Search recorded video on the DVR to find a specific time or event. Press the Search key on the front of the DVR or the remote control to enter Search Mode. Select Target media (HDD, DVD-RW, USB) Select the desired search method.
(Highlighted time blocks represent recorded data). Press ENTER to go from the desired hour to the minutes selection. Select Play. Use the play controls on the front of the DVR or remote control to search video. Select Event Search. Define the date and time to search.
Operation Go To First View the earliest recorded data Go To Last View the most recent recorded data Go To Jump View video from a 24 hour period Note Panorama Search Panorama Search will start searching video from the current frame and play four consecutive frames from the same channel.
10/08 Press ENTER to highlight a channel box. Use the arrow keys to select the desired channel. Press ENTER again to open the Popup Menu. Performance Series DVR User Guide TIME SELECTION LIVE CAM CHANGE PLAY CAM CHANGE SAVE JPEG...
Monitoring Select Channel • Use the number keys on the front of the DVR or remote control to select • Press the LIVE key to change the display mode. Display switches in the • Press the ROTATE key to rotate through to the remaining channels within the ______________________________________________________________________________________________ specific channels for full screen display.
Document 800-02089 Rev E 10/08 Press ENTER to highlight a channel box. Use the arrow keys to select the desired channel. Press ENTER again to open the Popup Menu. Performance Series DVR User Guide HIDE LIVE VIEW - ON RECORD CHANGE SEQUENCE EXIT...
Operation Backup (Export) Manual Export Back up recorded data on a CD-RW, DVD-RW or connected USB device. Caution If you are using a new USB device to back up your data, you must Note Warning Do not shutdown the system during the backup process. ______________________________________________________________________________________________ Refer to the list of Approved USB Flash Drives in the Introduction chapter.
Create a mirrored backup of recorded data on a connected USB external hard drive. Caution Honeywell recommends the use of hard drives only; the use of flash WARNING: Do not shutdown the system during the backup process. Play Back Backup Image Play recorded video on a PC using the proprietary media player included with every backup file.
______________________________________________________________________________________________ Insert a CD/DVD or USB Drive containing the update files. Select System > Shutdown and select Restart. Select OK to confirm Restart. The DVR will restart and automatically find the update files. Select Start when the upgrade window appears.
LOAD EXPORT IMPORT Press the Setup key on the front of the DVR or remote control to log in. Select System > Configuration and log in. Select an empty Profile and define a name for the settings configuration. To save settings to a USB device, select Export.
Operation PTZ Camera Control To control a PTZ camera: Speed Setup – 1-8 [Set the speed that PTZ cameras move.] Preset Setup – Move/Set [Create preset PTZ camera positions.] Preset Tour – [Create a tour of preset PTZ camera positions.] Pattern Setup - [Create a custom PTZ Pattern] Pattern Tour - [Create a Pattern (mimic) tour] Auto Focus –...
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Configuring the DVR Note ______________________________________________________________________________________________ Press the Setup key on the front of the DVR or remote control to log in. Select Network > Client Configuration (See the Client Configuration section of this manual for more details). Change port settings or write down current port settings.
Select HRDP Performance Series as the Site Type. Enter a name for the system in the Site Name box. Enter the IP address of the DVR - found in Network > Network Configuration on the DVR. Enter the Port number found in Network Client Configuration on the DVR system (default is 4000).
Click on the icon of the server as defined previously. Enter the user name and password of an authorized remote user as defined in the System > User Configuration > Client menu on the DVR. User Name and Password are both case sensitive.
Live View screen. It is important to be familiar with these options as this is the screen displayed the majority of the time. Camera Display Buttons ______________________________________________________________________________________________ Document 800-02089 Rev E 10/08 Performance Series DVR User Guide Current Date & Time Menu Buttons Displays Connected Users Status of/Activates...
Displayed when the camera is currently being recorded to the DVR. Motion Detection Displayed when a camera (set up for motion detection) detects motion. Display Displayed when the video from the camera is currently not being recorded to the DVR. Current Recording Status...
Division Menu. You can deactivate Full Screen mode by right- clicking on the screen. Auto Sequence – Sequences through the Screen Divisions sets. For example, selecting the 1A and then the Loop button will sequence through 1A, 2A, 3A, 4A and then repeat. Performance Series DVR User Guide...
Remote Software Setup Overview The Setup options allow the user to optimize the DVR by adjusting things like camera names, alarm setup, recording schedules and more. It is extremely important that the DVR is set up correctly for several reasons.
Post Recording – 0 99 seconds [Recording time after event.] Continuous Frame –Displays the actual FPS / maximum FPS for continuous recording Event Frame – Displays the actual FPS / maximum FPS for event recording. ______________________________________________________________________________________________ Document 800-02089 Rev E 10/08 Performance Series DVR User Guide...
Remote Software Schedule Setup Night – Set night time (ex. If 18:00 to 6:00 is defined as night time, 6:00 to 18:00 is defined as day time) Weekend –Define weekend days Audio Setup Specify volume level and audio settings for recording according to preset schedules and live or playback mode.
HDD Setup Disk Overwrite – Enable / Disable [Select the check box to enable the DVR to write over old data when the hard drive is full.] Disk Full Warning – Enable/Disable [Enable Disk Full Warning for notification when the HDD becomes full and HDD Overwrite is disabled.] Remain Time –...
PTZ Authorization – Enable PTZ control for specific channels. Firmware Upgrade The HRDP Performance Series DVR can be remotely upgraded with the latest firmware. Download the firmware file to your PC, locate the file on the Firmware Upgrade screen and click Upgrade.
Screen Division Buttons Select Cameras Note ______________________________________________________________________________________________ Document 800-02089 Rev E 10/08 Actual Date/Time Calendar Button Audio Channel buttons are only viewable when one camera is selected. Performance Series DVR User Guide Search Options Play Controls Search Date/Time Hour Minute Control...
Remote Software Play Controls Back Frame Rewind Stop Play Forward Frame Performing a Basic Search Adjust the Brightness of an Image Zooming in on an Image ______________________________________________________________________________________________ Stop Rewind Back Frame Moves video back one frame Rewinds video Stops video playback Plays video Moves video forward one frame Select a date using the Calendar button on the Date Display.
Note Save Clip The DVR can export single images in the .JPG file format, save video clips in the .AVI format, or output to a VCR using the s-video port. The .JPG and .AVI file formats are extremely common with universal computer support making them ideal formats to use.
Remote Software Saving a Video Clip AVI File available. Codec. Each codec provides different levels of quality, compatibility and file-size. to record. Although 50 is the longest time displayed, a longer recording may be entered manually. When size is not an issue, set quality to 100.
Click along the orange recorded video block to select a desired camera or time frame. After locating the desired video, close the Status Search window and use the playback controls to play forward, reverse or frame-by-frame. Performance Series DVR User Guide...
Internal PTZ Onscreen Menu. Since every PTZ camera is different, the functions of these options can vary slightly. The Performance Series DVR provides an easy way to access the cameras options. For explanations of what those options are please refer to the manual that came with the camera.
Live View screen. Current Camera Eight directions are available only for select protocols. Only four of the PTZ Control buttons work for all protocols (UP, DOWN, LEFT, RIGHT). Performance Series DVR User Guide Arrow Buttons Activate Corresponding Preset Position...
Remote Software Using the On-screen Compass ______________________________________________________________________________________________ Click PAN/TILT on the Live View screen. Control the PTZ by dragging the mouse on the screen in the desired direction. A green line will appear to show the direction the PTZ will move. The shorter the line the less the PTZ will move.
The DVR allows access to the video using Microsoft® Internet Explorer® browser 6+. To log in to the DVR server from the Web Viewer, a user account must be made for the user. This ensures that only authorized users are allowed to log in. In addition, each user can be assigned different privileges that allow or deny access to different functions.
If you receive a message saying Internet Explorer security settings do not allow you to download Active X components then you will need to adjust the browser security settings. Add the IP address of the DVR to the trusted sites list inside Internet Explorer settings. Contact the System administrator for additional help with adjusting Internet Explorer settings.
HRDP > Digital Verifier > Digital Signature Verifier. Click the Browse button to load the .JPG image. Enter the Site Code of the DVR that the image was originally extracted from. (The Site Code is specified in the System Configuration Menu) Click Verify to continue or Close to close the window without verifying.
Appendix Appendix Screen Icon Index Recording Icons Recording icons appear in the up-right corner of each channel display. ______________________________________________________________________________________________ Motion Icon Motion Recording Sensor Icon Sensor (Alarm) Recording Continuous Continuous Recording Icon Recording Recording Icon This icon always appears in conjunction with the motion or continuous recording icons.
Flashes when the hard drive is being accessed. Record Flashes when live video is recording. Network Illuminates when the DVR is connected to a network. Illuminates when the fan is working. Flashes when the fan is working improperly. Unlit when the fan is not working.
Appendix Enter / Exit Buttons ENTER EXIT Function Buttons SEARCH FOCUS BACKUP ZOOM ROTATE PRESET ______________________________________________________________________________________________ Enter Input data, make selections, and open pop-up menus. Exit Return to the previous mode or menu, without saving. Search Open the search menu. Focus In PTZ mode, press to use the Focus function.
Navigation PANORAMA Search Navigation Search Search-Pause Performance Series DVR User Guide Go to PTZ mode. Adjust zoom, focus, and iris on a PTZ channel. Start reverse playback of recordings. When pressed successively, the search jumps back in time by 30 minute increments.
Embedded Linux means that the operating system of the DVR has been imprinted into the CPU (Central Processing Unit). This means that the system response time is faster, more stable, and that the core of the DVR is protected against external factors, such as virus.
Please check all the settings in the Network E-Mail Configuration. What types of cameras can be used? The Honeywell Performance Series DVR supports either NTSC or PAL analog cameras. Both standards may not be used simultaneously. Performance Series DVR User Guide...
Check camera lens setting If a cable is attached to the video channels looping output, make sure that it is properly terminated. The HDD is full, delete video or set the DVR Overwrite Mode to On in Disk Configuration > Overwrite.
• 15.75" (W) x 3.46" (H) x 15.75" (D) (400 mm x 88 mm x 400 mm) • 15 lb (6.8 kg)W/O Packing • Input Voltage is 110-230V ~ 47/63Hz 1.75-.85A • External UPS recommended Performance Series DVR User Guide 8 Channel 16 Channel • 16 Channel Composite •...