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  • Page 2 User’s Manual...
  • Page 3 Four-Channel Digital Video Recorder...

  • Page 4: Compliance Notice Of Fcc

    User’s Manual CAUTION RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK). NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL. The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol, within an equilateral triangle, is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated "dangerous voltage"...

  • Page 5: Important Safeguards

    Four-Channel Digital Video Recorder Important Safeguards 1. Read Instructions 10. Lightning All the safety and operating instructions should be read before the For added protection for this equipment during a lightning, storm, or appliance is operated. when it is left unattended and unused for long periods of time, unplug it from the wall outlet and disconnect the antenna or cable system.

  • Page 6: Table Of Contents

    User’s Manual Table of Contents Chapter 1. Overview ..................1 1.1 In This Manual ..................1 1.2 Features of the Product................ 1 Chapter 2. Installation ..................3 2.1 Sample Diagram .................. 3 2.2 Connecting Components..............3 2.3 Front Panel ..................6 2.4 Turning on the Power ................
  • Page 7 Four-Channel Digital Video Recorder List of Illustrations Figure 1 Sample Diagram......................3 Figure 2 Rear Panel......................... 3 Figure 3 Front Panel ........................ 6 Figure 4 Quick Setup Dialog....................12 Figure 5 Normal Setup Dialog ....................13 Figure 6 Date/Time Setup Dialog ..................14 Figure 7 Holiday Setup Dialog ....................
  • Page 8 User’s Manual Figure 51 Date/Time Search Setup Dialog ................60 Figure 52 Event Log Dialog ....................61 Figure 53 Event Search Dialog (1)..................61 Figure 54 Event Search Dialog (2)..................62 Figure 55 Player Screen ......................63 viii...
  • Page 9 Four-Channel Digital Video Recorder...

  • Page 11: Chapter 1. Overview

    Four-Channel Digital Video Recorder Chapter 1. Overview 1.1 In This Manual This manual describes the procedures for programming and operating the four-channel digital video recorder (DVR). This manual describes each function using text instructions and Graphic User Interface (GUI) buttons and dialog boxes. Appendix A contains quick reference guide for front panel controls and a dialog box map.
  • Page 12 User’s Manual...

  • Page 13: Chapter 2. Installation

    Four-Channel Digital Video Recorder Chapter 2. Installation 2.1 Sample Diagram Figure 1 Sample Diagram 2.2 Connecting Components Rear Panel Connectors Figure 2 Rear Panel WARNING: Do not operate the DVR on a carpet or other soft surface that might block ventilation holes.

  • Page 14: Video Out

    User’s Manual Video In (1-4) Four video inputs and four video loop outputs are provided for video source connections using standard BNC connectors. The video inputs accept monochrome or color composite video signals. The looping video outputs (Loop 1-4), provided for each camera are used to loop the video signal to other equipment.

  • Page 15: Rs232 Port

    Four-Channel Digital Video Recorder RS232 Port A second 9-Pin male plug is provided for RS232C serial communication for either an external modem connection or a remote controller connection. Power In The power connector is provided for connecting DC 24 volt power supply. Connect the DC power cord of the adaptor to the DVR, and connect the AC power cord to the adaptor and then to the wall outlet.

  • Page 16: Front Panel

    User’s Manual 2.3 Front Panel Front Panel Controls Figure 3 Front Panel POWER LED The POWER LED is lit when the DVR is On. NETWORK LED The NETWORK LED is lit when the unit is networked either via Ethernet or modem. BACKUP LED The BACKUP LED is lit when data is being backed up using the USB port.

  • Page 17: Menu Button

    Four-Channel Digital Video Recorder MENU Button • Displays the dialog box for entering password when the password has been preset. Begins the menu mode when the entered password matches, and begins the menu mode direct when the password has not been preset. •...

  • Page 18: Turning On The Power

    User’s Manual Left-Arrow Button • Plays the images backward. Subsequent selection toggles the 1x/2x/8x backward play speed. • Navigates through menus and GUI during system setup. • Pans the PTZ camera to the left in the PTZ mode. Right-Arrow Button •...
  • Page 19 Four-Channel Digital Video Recorder 2. After approximately 20 seconds the front panel LEDs will extinguish. At this time, press the recessed Factory Reset push button located on the back panel with a sharp pin and maintain the button depression for 10 seconds. If the factory reset is performed successfully, all of the button LEDs will blink three times.
  • Page 20 User’s Manual...

  • Page 21: Chapter 3. Configuration

    Four-Channel Digital Video Recorder Chapter 3. Configuration 3.1 Overview Your DVR provides a Graphic User Interface (GUI) for easy system programming and operation. The front panel push-button controls are used to enter system commands and for programming. A system video monitor must be connected to the video-out connector (BNC or SVHS) to view the video and programming screens.

  • Page 22: Figure 4 Quick Setup Dialog

    User’s Manual Figure 4 Quick Setup Dialog Quick Setup • Quick Setup: Enable or disable Quick Setup. • Record Speed: Set the recording speed (1/30ips~30ips). • Record Quality: Set the recording image quality (Very High, High, Standard and Low). • Audio Recording: Enable or disable audio recording (On/Off). •...

  • Page 23: Configuring System Information

    Four-Channel Digital Video Recorder Figure 5 Normal Setup Dialog System: System Information, Date/Time, System Check, and System Log Setup Devices: Camera, Alarm-In, Motion Detector, Text-In/PTZ, Alarm-Out, Audio, and RS232 Setup Record: Time-Lapse Record and Pre-Event Record Setup Event Action: Alarm-In Action, Motion Action, Text-In Action, and Video Loss Action Setup Network: Network and Callback Center Setup Password: Password Setup...

  • Page 24: Figure 6 Date/Time Setup Dialog

    User’s Manual NOTE: The system time and daylight saving time settings cannot be changed at the same time. Set the use of daylight saving time first, and then change the system time. The DVR will restart twice in order to change both the system time and the daylight saving time settings.

  • Page 25: Figure 7 Holiday Setup Dialog

    Four-Channel Digital Video Recorder System ► Date/Time ► Holiday Setup Figure 7 Holiday Setup Dialog Set up System Location Information 0PATH: MENU ▶ System ▶ System Information ▶ Change0 (Refer to Figure 8 System Information Dialog.) 1. Move to the Change field, and press to display the System Information Change ENTER dialog box.

  • Page 26: Figure 8 System Information Dialog

    User’s Manual How to use the software keyboard: 1. The edit window displays current information. Move to the edit window using up/down- arrow buttons on the front panel. 2. Press left/right-arrow buttons to move the cursor one space left or one space right, and press (Back Space) or (Delete) to delete the character in front of or under the cursor.

  • Page 27: Configuring For Live Monitoring

    Four-Channel Digital Video Recorder • End Of Disk: Enable or disable using Overwrite in case of recording space shortage. • HDD: Displays the size of an installed hard disk and the remaining storage space. • Recording From: The oldest recording time •...

  • Page 28: Figure 10 Camera Setup Dialog

    User’s Manual Set up Camera Description (Title) 0PATH: MENU ▶ Devices ▶ Camera0 1. Move to the Title field of the selected camera. 2. Press to display the software keyboard, and enter a description or title for the ENTER camera (such as LOBBY) using the software keyboard. A total of 16 characters may be entered.

  • Page 29: Figure 11 Ptz Setup Dialog

    Four-Channel Digital Video Recorder Set up PTZ Camera 0PATH: MENU ▶ Devices ▶ Camera0 (Refer to Figure 10 Camera Setup Dialog.) 1. Move to the Setup field of the selected camera, and press ENTER 2. Move to the PTZ field, and select the camera name. 3.

  • Page 30: Figure 12 Ptz Preset Setup Dialog

    User’s Manual Set up PTZ Preset 1. Press to preset on the front panel, and press to enter the PTZ mode. CAMERA 1-4 ENTER 2. Control the PTZ of the selected camera to desired preset condition. The camera button LED will blink. 3.

  • Page 31: Figure 14 Live Monitoring

    Four-Channel Digital Video Recorder Set up Camera Sequencing Dwell Time 0PATH: MENU ▶ Live Monitoring0 1. Move to the Sequence Dwell Time field. 2. Press to display the Sequence Dwell Time control bar, and set the camera ENTER sequencing dwell time from 1 second to 6 seconds. 3.

  • Page 32: Configuring For Recording

    User’s Manual 3.5 Configuring for Recording Set up Recording Image Quality 0PATH: MENU ▶ Record ▶ Time-Lapse Record Setup0 1. Move to the Quality field of the selected camera, and press ENTER 2. Set the recording image quality from the four options. NOTE: Changing Quality on the title bar applies the change to all cameras.
  • Page 33 Four-Channel Digital Video Recorder Set up the time-lapse record for each camera. • Sched: Schedule the time-lapse mode by time (Refer to Figure 16 Recording Schedule Setup Dialog.). • Speed: Set the recording speed (1/30ips~30ips). • Quality: Set the recording image quality (Very High, High, Standard and Low). •...

  • Page 34: Figure 16 Recording Schedule Setup Dialog

    User’s Manual Record ► Time-Lapse Record Setup ► Recording Schedule Figure 16 Recording Schedule Setup Dialog Set up the recording mode by time. • Mode 1: While recording in time-lapse, the DVR records the image during the selected hours with the recording speed and image quality that have been set under Mode 1 (Blue). •...

  • Page 35: Figure 17 Alarm-In Setup Dialog

    Four-Channel Digital Video Recorder Set up Devices for Event-driven Recording 0PATH: MENU ▶ Devices ▶ Alarm-In, Motion Detector, or Text-In/PTZ0 1. Select On for the Event triggered device (alarm contact, motion detector or text-in device). 2. Select options as desired for each Event triggered device. 3.

  • Page 36: Figure 18 Motion Detector Setup Dialog

    User’s Manual Devices ► Motion Detector Figure 18 Motion Detector Setup Dialog Set up the motion detector for each camera. • On/Off: Enable or disable the motion detector. • Sensitivity: Set the detection sensitivity (1~5). • Zone: Set up the detection zone (Refer to Figure 27 Motion Detection Zone Setup Dialog.). •...

  • Page 37: Figure 20 Alarm-In Action ─ Record Setup Dialog

    Four-Channel Digital Video Recorder Set up the text-in information. • Port: Select either Text-In or PTZ as the port use. • On/Off: Enable or disable the text-in device. • Title: Enter a description of the text-in device • Setup: Set up the text-in device (Refer to Figure 28 Text-In Setup Dialog.). Set up Event-driven Recording 0PATH: MENU ▶...

  • Page 38: Figure 21 Alarm-In Action Schedule Setup Dialog

    User’s Manual Set up the event-driven recording in case of alarm-in detection. Action Type ─ Record: Set up the camera to record in case of alarm-in detection. • Sched: Set the operating mode by time of the selected camera in case of alarm-in detection (Refer to Figure 21 Alarm-In Action Schedule Setup Dialog.).

  • Page 39: Figure 22 Motion Action ─ Record Setup Dialog

    Four-Channel Digital Video Recorder Event Action ► Motion Action Figure 22 Motion Action ─ Record Setup Dialog Set up the event-driven recording in case of motion detection. Action Type ─ Record: Set up the camera to record in case of motion detection. •...

  • Page 40: Figure 23 Text-In Action ─ Record Setup Dialog

    User’s Manual Event Action ► Text-In Action Figure 23 Text-In Action ─ Record Setup Dialog Set up the event-driven recording in case of text-in detection. Action Type ─ Record: Set up the camera to record in case of text-in detection. •...

  • Page 41: Figure 24 Video Loss Action ─ Record Setup Dialog

    Four-Channel Digital Video Recorder Event Action ► Video Loss Action Figure 24 Video Loss Action ─ Record Setup Dialog Set up the event-driven recording in case of video loss detection. Action Type ─ Record: Set up the camera to record in case of video loss detection. •...

  • Page 42: Figure 25 Pre-Event Record Setup Dialog

    User’s Manual Enable/Disable Pre-Event Recording 0PATH: MENU ▶ Record ▶ Pre-Event Record Setup0 1. Move to the On/Off field of the selected camera, and select either On or Off. 2. When selecting On to enable pre-event recording, set the recording speed, image quality, dwell time (recording period).
  • Page 43 Four-Channel Digital Video Recorder Set up Event-driven Recording Schedule 0PATH: MENU ▶ Event Action ▶ Alarm-In Action, Motion Action, Text-In Action, or Video 0Loss Action0 (Refer to Figure 20, Figure 22, Figure 23, or Figure 24.) 1. Select the Event action from the event-driven recording options: alarm-in, motion detector, text-in, or video loss.

  • Page 44: Configuring For Alarm-In/Out

    User’s Manual Devices ► Audio Figure 26 Audio Setup Dialog 3.6 Configuring for Alarm-In/Out Enable/Disable Alarm-In 0PATH: MENU ▶ Devices ▶ Alarm-In0 (Refer to Figure 17 Alarm-In Setup Dialog.) 1. Move to the selected alarm-in channel (1-4). 2. Move to the On/Off field and select either On or Off. 3.
  • Page 45 Four-Channel Digital Video Recorder Enable/Disable Motion Detector 0PATH: MENU ▶ Devices ▶ Motion Detector0 (Refer to Figure 18 Motion Detector Setup Dialog.) 1. Move to the selected motion detector camera. 2. Move to the On/Off field and select either On or Off. NOTE: Changing On/Off on the title bar applies the change to all cameras.

  • Page 46: Figure 27 Motion Detection Zone Setup Dialog

    User’s Manual Devices ► Motion Detector ► Zone Figure 27 Motion Detection Zone Setup Dialog Enable/Disable Text-In 0PATH: MENU ▶ Devices ▶ Text-In/PTZ0 (Refer to Figure 19 Text-In/PTZ Dialog.) 1. Move to the Port field, and select Text-In. 2. Move to the On/Off field, and select either On or Off to enable or disable the Text-In function.

  • Page 47: Figure 28 Text-In Setup Dialog

    Four-Channel Digital Video Recorder NOTE: When any string among preset character strings in the Delimiter field is reported repeatedly as many times as preset number in the Line Count field, it will be considered one complete transaction. At this time, the character string next to the Keyword 1 or Keyword 2 is saved as a key value and used for searching text-in log.

  • Page 48: Figure 29 Alarm-Out Setup Dialog

    User’s Manual Set up Alarm-Out 0PATH: MENU ▶ Devices ▶ Alarm-Out0 1. Move to the Title field of the selected alarm-out channel. 2. Press to display the software keyboard and enter a description title for the alarm. ENTER Up to 16 characters may be used. 3.

  • Page 49: Figure 30 Alarm-Out Schedule Setup Dialog

    Four-Channel Digital Video Recorder Devices ► Alarm-Out ► Alarm-Out Schedule Figure 30 Alarm-Out Schedule Setup Dialog Set up the operating status of the alarm-out device by time. • On: The alarm output is always active during the target hours. • Event: The alarm output is active according to preset event settings during the target hours when any event is detected.

  • Page 50: Figure 31 Alarm-In Action ─ Alarm-Out Setup Dialog

    User’s Manual Event Action ► Alarm-In Action ► Alarm-Out Figure 31 Alarm-In Action ─ Alarm-Out Setup Dialog Set up the alarm-out in case of alarm-in detection. • Sched: Set the operating mode of the target alarm-out by time in case of alarm-in detection (Refer to Figure 21 Alarm-In Action Schedule Setup Dialog.).

  • Page 51: Figure 33 Text-In Action ─ Alarm-Out Setup Dialog

    Four-Channel Digital Video Recorder Event Action ► Text-In Action ►Alarm-Out Figure 33 Text-In Action ─ Alarm-Out Setup Dialog Event Action ► Video Loss Action ► Alarm-Out Figure 34 Video Loss Action ─ Alarm-Out Setup Dialog...

  • Page 52: Configuring For Networking

    User’s Manual 3.7 Configuring for Networking NOTE: The networking functions are only available for the network-supported premium model. Set up Network (LAN) 0PATH: MENU ▶ Network ▶ Network Setup0 1. Move to the Connection field, and select LAN as the connection type. 2.

  • Page 53: Figure 36 Lan Setup Dialog

    Four-Channel Digital Video Recorder Network Setup • Connection: Select either LAN or Modem as the networking type. • Transfer Speed: Set the networking transfer speed per second that can be set up only when using a LAN (1 image~30 images). •...

  • Page 54: Figure 37 Modem Setup Dialog

    User’s Manual NOTE: An internal modem may have compatibility problem with the modem used for the RAS (Remote Administration System). Please contact your dealer/installer for available models for the RAS. Network ► Network Setup ► Modem Setup Figure 37 Modem Setup Dialog Modem Setup •...

  • Page 55: Figure 38 Callback Center (Lan) Setup Dialog

    Four-Channel Digital Video Recorder Set up Callback Center (LAN) PATH: MENU ▶ Network ▶ Callback Center 1. Move to the IP Address field, and enter the IP address of the callback center. 2. Move to the Retry field, and set the retry count (1~10). NOTE: Callback Center setup is related with the RAS (Remote Administration System).

  • Page 56: Figure 39 Callback Center (Modem) Setup Dialog

    User’s Manual CAUTION: Event notification using the callback function inserts a one-minute-pause after the initial paging or telephone call. This means an event detected within one- minute pause from the previous paging notification will not initiate a new callback. Maintaining this pause prohibits the DVR from holding the telephone line for an extended period for paging notification.

  • Page 57: Figure 40 Alarm-In Action ─ Notify Setup Dialog

    Four-Channel Digital Video Recorder NOTE: Changing Notify on the title bar applies the change to all channels of the target event. Event Action ► Alarm-In Action ► Notify Figure 40 Alarm-In Action ─ Notify Setup Dialog Set up the Notify function in case of alarm-in detection. •...

  • Page 58: Figure 42 Text-In Action ─ Notify Setup Dialog

    User’s Manual Event Action ► Text-In Action ► Notify Figure 42 Text-In Action ─ Notify Setup Dialog Event Action ► Video Loss Action ► Notify Figure 43 Video Loss Action ─ Notify Setup Dialog...

  • Page 59: Configuring Other Parameters

    Four-Channel Digital Video Recorder 3.8 Configuring Other Parameters Reset All System Settings to Default Settings 0PATH: MENU ▶ Configuration ▶ Load Default Setup0 1. Select the Load Default Setup from the Configuration menu. 2. The DVR will request an administrator password since only administrator can change this setting.

  • Page 60: Figure 45 Backup Setup Dialog

    User’s Manual 6. Move to the File Name field. And press to display software keyboard, and enter ENTER a file name for video you are archiving. The DVR will automatically add the camera number (for example “01”) and “.exe” to the file name. If you want to save the file in a specific folder, enter the folder name followed by a “/”.

  • Page 61: Figure 46 Password Setup Dialog

    Four-Channel Digital Video Recorder Enable/Disable Password 0PATH: MENU ▶ Password0 1. Move to the target permission field and select either On or Off. • Playback: A password is required when pressing SEARCH • User Setup: A password is required when pressing MENU •...
  • Page 62 User’s Manual Set up the password for playback and setup change. • On/Off: Enable or disable the password for playback and setup change. NOTE: When selecting Off, the user can access the features without a password. • Password: Set up the password (up to eight digits may be entered). •...

  • Page 63: Figure 47 System Log Dialog

    Four-Channel Digital Video Recorder Query System Log 0PATH: MENU ▶ System ▶ System Log0 1. Shows the current system log. 2. Go to the previous and next system log pages by selecting the up/down-arrow buttons at the left-bottom of the dialog box with the ENTER .

  • Page 64: Figure 48 System Check Setup Dialog

    User’s Manual Change System Check List 0PATH: MENU ▶ System ▶ System Check0 1. Move to the target check point, and select either On or Off. 2. When selecting On set the checking interval to be alarmed or to be recorded. NOTE: This System Check feature is related with local setup.
  • Page 65 Four-Channel Digital Video Recorder Query Event Log 0PATH: SEARCH ▶ MENU ▶Event Search0 (Refer to Figure 51, Figure 52, and Figure 53.) 0PATH: ALARM0 1. The event log maybe entered using one of two methods: in the playback mode: Select the Event Search. •...

  • Page 66: Figure 49 Rs232 ─ Remote Controller Setup Dialog

    User’s Manual Devices ► RS232 Figure 49 RS232 ─ Remote Controller Setup Dialog RS232 Setup • RS232: Select either Remote Controller or External Modem as the port use. NOTE: Once Remote Controller is selected, the following options are available. • Baud Rate: Set the Baud Rate of a modem (300~115200). •...

  • Page 67: Chapter 4. Operation

    Four-Channel Digital Video Recorder Chapter 4. Operation 4.1 Live Monitoring Your DVR has four video inputs and four video loop outputs, and two video output connectors are provided: a BNC connector and an S-VHS connector. Press any CAMERA 1-4 on the front panel to display live pictures from that camera on the monitor. And press to switch between full screen mode and 2x2 screen mode.

  • Page 68: Recording Mode

    User’s Manual 4.2.1 Recording Mode Both time-lapse recording mode and event-driven recording mode are provided, and the images recorded according to each recording mode are stored separately. The user can limit the time-lapse recording period. If the user sets up the maximum time for time-lapse storage as 24 hours, the DVR starts recording over the older video once the DVR has 24 hours of time-lapse video.

  • Page 69: Image Playback

    Four-Channel Digital Video Recorder 4.3 Image Playback 4.3.1 Starting/Ending Playback In the live monitoring mode, start the playback mode by pressing on the front panel. SEARCH To return to the live monitoring mode, press again. When playing the images back SEARCH for the first time, the DVR displays the newest recorded image.

  • Page 70: Figure 50 Calendar Search Dialog

    User’s Manual NOTE: The time bar having recorded data does NOT always mean that there are recorded data throughout the hour within the selected time range, BUT means there are some recorded data during the hour, since the recording information shows in hour basis in the timetable.

  • Page 71: Figure 52 Event Log Dialog

    Four-Channel Digital Video Recorder Figure 52 Event Log Dialog 4.3.5 Query Dialog Set up the event search information in this dialog box. The DVR provides searching by event or camera. First, move to the Search By field and select either Event or Camera. Press Find button after setting search period and target events.

  • Page 72: Figure 54 Event Search Dialog (2)

    User’s Manual Figure 54 Event Search Dialog (2) • Search By: Selects either Event or Camera as the search option. • From: If this box is checked, search from the first recorded data. If you want to a specific search starting date/time, remove a check and then set the desired date/time. •...

  • Page 73: Appendix A. Reviewing Backup Images

    Four-Channel Digital Video Recorder Appendix A. Reviewing Backup Images NOTE: It is suggested that the computer used for the Player program has at least an 800MHz Pentium III. If your CPU is slower than this, backup files recorded at maximum speed with very high image quality will be played back slowly. Disconnect the external USB-IDE hard disk drive or USB CD-RW drive from the DVR, and connect it to your PC.
  • Page 74 User’s Manual The Backup File Information window displays information regarding the backup file. Location displays the site description of the DVR where the backup was made. Record displays the time span of the video backup file. Encryption displays whether the backup file has been tampered with.

  • Page 75: Appendix B. Quick Reference

    Four-Channel Digital Video Recorder Appendix B. Quick Reference Buttons on the Front Panel Button Operation Displays corresponding camera image. CAMERA (1-4) Enters password. Switches between full screen mode and 2x2 screen mode. DISPLAY Freezes live video. FREEZE Moves the cursor in the setup dialog boxes. Plays, fast forwards and reviews in the playback mode.
  • Page 76 User’s Manual Reference Dialog Map...

  • Page 77: Appendix C. Technical Specifications

    Four-Channel Digital Video Recorder Appendix C. Technical Specifications VIDEO Signal Format NTSC or PAL, selectable switch Video Input Composite: 4 looping, auto-terminating Composite: 1 output Monitor Outputs SVHS: 1 output Video Resolution 720 x 480 (NTSC), 720 x 576 (PAL) Live Monitoring Single / Quad Playback / Record Speed...

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