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Page 1: Digital Video Recorder
Single Channel Digital Video Recorder Models: DGR100/DGR101 Installation / User Manual Digimerge Technologies Inc. - Page 2 Under the copyright laws, this documentation may not be copied, photocopied, reproduced, translated, or reduced to any electronic medium or machine-readable form, in whole or part without the prior written consent of Digimerge Technologies Inc., except in the manner described in the documentation.
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
Table of Contents Important Safety Instructions .......................... 3 Introduction ..............................4 Features................................4 System Contents............................. 5 Getting Started..............................5 Front Panel Controls ............................6 Accessing the Menu............................8 Main Menu ............................... 8 System Set Up ..............................9 Setting the Internal Alarm Buzzer ......................9 Setting the Hard Drive Overwrite ...................... -
Page 4: Important Safety Instructions
Important Safety Instructions All the safety and operating instructions should be read before the appliance is operated. The improper operation may cause irreparable damage to the appliance. Please lift and place this equipment gently. Do not expose this equipment under to direct sunlight. Do not use this equipment near water or in contact with water. -
Page 5: Introduction
Introduction The DGR100/101 Digital Video Recorder (DVR) converts analog video to digital images and records them on a removable hard disk drive. The DVR offers many advantages over traditional time lapse VCR’s, allowing you to quickly access and search for a specific time segment or event which has been recorded. This high quality recorded video can be viewed at various playback speeds as well as frame-by-frame with the Jog Button feature. -
Page 6: System Contents
System Contents The DGR100/101 box should include the items listed below. Please take a moment to verifty that no items are missing from the package. Single channel DVR Alarm Block Hard Disk Drive (not included with all models) Installation / User... -
Page 7: Front Panel Controls
Front Panel Controls Removable Cartridge Casing. The DVR comes with a removable hard disk drive tray. MENU Press MENU to enter the Main Menu. You will be prompted for a password upon pressing the MENU button. Please see section entitled ‘Accessing the Menu’ for further information ENTER Press ENTER for confirmation when making selections in Menu mode. - Page 8 12. PLAY Press PLAY to play recorded video. The DVR will play the last recorded video by default. 13. LED LIGHTS Under the following condition, the Red LED Light is ON. (1) HDD: blinks on startup after HDD is activated (2) HDD Full: HDD has reached its capacity in memory (3) ALARM: LED blinks during an alarm, remains ON when Alarm feature is set to “Enabled”...
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Page 9: Accessing The Menu
Accessing the Menu The Menu allows you to configure your DVR settings and program various recording options. Follow these steps in order to access the Menu: Press the MENU button. The password screen will appear: The default Password is 0000. If you have not yet pro- Password: 0000 grammed or changed it. -
Page 10: System Set Up
System Set Up From the Main Menu, select System then press ENTER. (System) ► Buzzer : On HDD Overwrite : No Message Latch: On Date Display : Y- M - D Date : 2002-JUL-14(SUN) Time : 22:38:29 New Password : xxxx Clear HDD : No System Reset : No Setting the Internal Alarm Buzzer... -
Page 11: System Time/Date Set Up
System Time/Date Set up Setting System Date On the System screen, press ▲ or ▼ to select Date, then press ENTER. Press ▲ or ▼ to choose a number, then press ◄ or ►to move to the next digit: 2002-JUL-17 (SUN), YY-MM-DD (Day) Press MENU to confirm your change. -
Page 12: Clearing The Hard Drive Data
Clearing the Hard Drive Data This option will erase all data from the hard drive. Ensure that there are no important recordings on the disk before using this option. On the System screen, press ▲ or ▼ to select Clear HDD, then press ENTER. Press ▲... -
Page 13: Other Menu Options
Other Menu Options Timer Recording Setup (Menu) On the Main menu, selecting the Timer option will allow you to set daily ►Timer schedules in which you would like the DVR to automatically record. Record Alarm Pressing ENTER after scrolling to the Timer option will bring up the Remote following menu options: System... -
Page 14: Alarm Setup
Alarm Setup On the Main menu, selecting the Alarm option will allow you to set how the (Menu) system responds to an alarm event (trigger on external alarm input). Timer Please refer to Appendix 3 for information on connecting an external Record alarm sensor. -
Page 15: Event Log Viewing
The table below shows the available keypad functions when using the RS-232/485 controls. FUNCTION CODE FUNCTION CODE 0x4D DOWN / STOP 0x4E MENU ENTER 0x0D ENTER LEFT / F.F. 0x4C SEARCH 0x48 RIGHT / F.R. 0x52 SLOW 0x53 PLAY 0x50 UP / PAUSE 0x55 RECORD... -
Page 16: System Operation
OW to indicate that it is set to Overwrite. Recording Methods The DGR100/101 allows multiple recording modes for maximum flexibility. The available recording options are as follows: Manual Recording - This is activated by pressing the REC button on the front of the unit. Manual recording will override timed recording. -
Page 17: Video Search
Video Search The DVR allows you to easily find sections of recorded video using the Search feature. Press the SEARCH button and you will see the following options: ►Last Record Full List Last Record: Plays the last recorded piece of video. Alarm List Time Search Full List:... -
Page 18: Key Lock
Key Lock For added security, you can “Lock” the buttons on your DVR. Locking disables the buttons and prevents other people from using the system. Press ENTER and MENU at the same time to enable Key Lock. Press ENTER and MENU at the same time to disable Key Lock. -
Page 19: Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting PROBLEM POSSIBLE SOLUTION • Need to insert HDD HDD not found • Make sure that the HDD Cartridge is locked, then press any key to continue No Power • Check the power source cord connections • Check that there is power at the outlet Buttons aren’t working when pressed •... -
Page 20: Technical Specifications
Technical Specifications HDD STORAGE IDE type, UTMA 66 above, 1 removable HDD supported, 40 – 120GB AUDIO Available on DXR1100 / SXR1100 / DGR1100 models only Manual / Alarm / External / Timer RECORD MODE PLAYBACK SEARCHING Date & Time / Event / Alarm searching RS232 O.S.D. -
Page 21: Appendix # 1: Hard Drive Installation
Appendix # 1: Hard Drive Installation The compartment located on the front panel of the DVR is the removable Cartridge Casing where the HDD is inserted. The various parts of the Cartridge Casing are labeled for your reference. 1. Keyhole 2. - Page 22 Connect the HDD into the Cartridge Casing Take the Hard Disk Drive and connect the two cables from the back of the Cartridge Casing to the HDD. The cables should be pushed in firmly, but not forcibly. NOTE: Ensure that the jumper on the back of the HDD is set to ‘Master’ or ‘CS (Cable Select)’.
- Page 23 Reinsert the Cartridge Casing into the DVR Lock the Cabinet Lock the cabinet by inserting the supplied key and turning clockwise. (locked) (unlocked) NOTE: IF YOU DO NOT LOCK THE CABINET, THE DVR SYSTEM WILL NOT FUNCTION PROPERLY.
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Page 24: Appendix # 2: Peripheral Video Connections
Appendix # 2: Peripheral Video Connections The diagrams below show examples of typical configurations where the following additional equipment may be used: • Single Video Camera • Multiple video cameras using a multiplexer. • Monitor • Motion alarm sensor • PC for RS-232 control... -
Page 25: Appendix # 3: External I/O Connections
Appendix # 3: External I/O Connections Rear Panel Connections The rear panel has basic connections for Power (4 Pin Din), Video In/Out (BNC connections) and the External I/O port (9 Pin connector). Audio inputs (RCA inputs) are only available on DGR101 models. The included alarm block (not shown) allows for easier connections when using external triggers and alarm sensors. -
Page 26: Pin Connections For Com Port And Alarm Block
Pin Connections for COM Port and Alarm Block PIN 1. RS232-TX : RS-232 RS-232 Transmit Data Pin. The DVR can be controlled remotely by an external device or control system, such as a control keyboard or PC using RS-232 serial communication signals. PIN 2. -
Page 27: Appendix # 4 - Recording Times (In Hours)
Appendix # 4 - Recording Times (in hours) Expected Times based on a 120 GB HDD 13.5 55.5 93.5 415.5 832.5 Best High 73.5 277.5 1110 Normal 55.5 415.5 1662 Basic 91.5 184.5 346.5 694.5 1389 2775 Expected Times based on a 80 GB HDD Best High Normal... - Page 28 Digimerge Technologies Inc. 300 Alden Road Markham Ontario L3R 4C1 www.digimerge.com rev04...