1. Introduction We thank you for choosing this high quality Digital Video Recorder. The DVR converts analog NTSC or PAL video to digital images and records them on a removable hard disk drive. Digitally recorded video has several advantages over analog video recorded on tape. There is no need to adjust tracking.
1.2 Features 1.2.1 Replace traditional Time-Lapse VCR. Compatible with most multiplexer and quad processors. 1.2.2 Compatible with NTSC / PAL 1.2.3 Record speed options: NTSC : Maximum 60 Images / second, minimum 1 Image / second : Maximum 50 Images / second, Minimum 1 Image / second 1.2.4 Recording quality selection Recording video quality and resolution for Best / High / Normal / Basic 1.2.5 Quick search modes...
2. Installation Package contents The package contents including the following items. Single channel Digital Video Recorder HDD cartridge Key for cartridge (In HDD cartridge) Power cord User manual Rack mounting kit Connection 2.2.1 Connect with single camera Main Monitor Video Camera Alarm Sensor VIDEO OUT...
2.2.2 Connect with Multiplexer Video Camera Main Monitor Alarm Sensor Alarm Input RS232 VCR OUT Video In Video Out VCR IN RS232 Remote Protocol You can use the PC key board to simulate DVR key pad. DATA: REMOTE PROTOCOL using 8 bit data、1 start bit、1stop bit FUNCTION STOP (FFH)
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3.1.1 Remove drive carrier from receiving frame by raise the inner rack handle, then slide carrier out。 3.1.2 Raise the handle, then bending the open clip to release the cover hook, to slide out top cover。 3.1.2 Function Settings and Operation 3.1.2.1 Power Indicator and HDD Access indicator When power is turned on, the indicator will displays the following:...
Best 12hr 24hr 48hr 90hr 180hr 360hr 720hr Record High 15hr 30hr 60hr 112.5hr 225hr 450hr 900hr Quality Normal 24hr 48hr 96hr 180hr 360hr 720hr 1440hr Basic 40hr 80hr 160hr 300hr 600hr 1200hr 2400hr HDD Type 120GB PAL SYSTEM Best 12hr 24hr 50hr...
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HDD FULL TIMER ALARM MENU ENTER SEARCH SLOW PAUSE STOP PLAY POWER 1. Install HDD This device comes with a removable hard disk drive tray. Before turning on this device, you must install hard disk drive (not including in standard (package), and make it ready to operate.
(1) HDD : HDD is activated (2) HDD FULL:HDD is full (3) ALARM:When Alarm Enable : Yes (when alarm is triggered, the led is flashing) (4) TIMER:When Timer Enable : Yes (5) PLAY:Play operation (6) REC:Recording operation Back panel connection VIDEO IN POWER ALARM...
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9 pin com port PIN 1. RS232-TX : RS-232 DVR can be controlled remotely by an external device or control system, such as a control keyboard, using RS-232 serial communications signals. PIN 2. RS232-RX : RS-232 DVR can be controlled remotely by an external device or control system, such as a control keyboard, using RS-232 serial communications signals.
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“High” PIN 4. SWITCH OUT Connect to VCR trigger recording terminal of multiplexer, in order to synchronize recording signals. The default mode is falling (Negative) Edge. PIN 5. ERROR OUT When HDD errors happen, this pin will send a signal out. This pin become “Low”...
reset both ALARM OUTPUT signal and DVR’s internal buzzer. When alarm has been triggered, signal becomes “Low”, and it will stop all alarm activities. Under normal operation, signal remains “High”. PIN 14. ALARM INPUT To connect wire from ALARM INPUT ( PIN 14 ) to GND ( PIN 9 ) connector, DVR will start recording and buzzer will be on.
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To press ”MENU” to enter main menu. You will need to enter password to access main menu. To press “◄” “►” to move digit, and to press ”▲” “▼” to select number. To press ”ENTER” button to confirm password. Password : 0000 Ex.: Password : 0000 (Default : 0000) After keying in correct password, and confirm by pressing ”ENTER”...
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On : Buzzer On Off : Buzzer Off 3.5.1.4 Press Menu to exit and confirm current operation. 3.5.1.5 Press again Menu to exit and close System Setup mode. 3.5.2 HDD Overwrite setup 3.5.2.1 Press HDD Overwrite ”▲” “▼” to choose 3.5.2.2 Press “Enter”...
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3.5.5.2 Press “Enter” to confirm system Time: 22:38:29 setup. ◄ ► 3.5.5.3 Press to choose number, and press “ ” to move digit location ”▲” “▼” ” “ Time: 22:38:29 HH:MM:SS; Hour, Minute, Second 3.5.5.4 Press Menu to exit and confirm current operation. 3.5.5.5 Press again Menu to exit and close System Setup mode 3.5.6 New Password : xxxx setup: (Default password : 0000) 3.5.6.1 Press...
But Date / Time & Password setup will not be changed. (System) ► Buzzer : On HDD Overwrite : No Date Display : Y- M - D Date : 2002-JUL-14(SUN) Time : 22:38:29 New Password : xxxx Clear HDD : No. System Reset : No.
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Press ”▲” “▼” to choose item. (Menu) ►Timer ► Timer Record Record Alarm Alarm Remote Remote System System Event Event To choose Timer item, and press “ENTER” button (Timer) Start to confirm Timer Record setup mode. It will be Daily 00:00 00:00 Off Daily 00:00 00:00 Off...
Press ”▲” “▼” to choose options of NTSC : 1,2, 4, 8, 15, 30, 60 / PAL : 1,2, 3, 6, 12, 25, 50 / OFF: for not activated. * Record Quality : Best / High / Normal / Basic according Menu Record setup. * Record format : Fields / Frames according Menu Record setup.
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Press ”▲” “▼” to choose Record item. (Menu) Timer Timer ►Record ► Record Alarm Alarm Remote Remote System System Event Event To choose Record item, and press “ENTER” to enter Record mode. It will be shown as right (Record) screen ►...
Alarm mode setup 3.8.1 Enter “ Alarm “ setup To press ”MENU” to enter main menu. You will need to enter password to access main menu. To press “◄” “►” to move digit, and to press ”▲” “▼” to select number. To press ”ENTER” button to confirm Password : 0000 password.
Off: Turn off Alarm Enable (Alarm Disable) 3.8.2.3 Press Menu to exit and confirm current operation. 3.8.2.4 Press again Menu to exit and close System Setup mode. 3.8.3 Alarm Duration Setup option: 3.8.3.1 Press “Enter” to confirm Alarm Duration setup. 3.8.3.2 Press ”▲”...
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To press ”MENU” to enter main menu. You will need to enter password to access main menu. To press “◄” “►” to move digit, and to press ”▲” “▼” to select number. To press ”ENTER” button to confirm Password : 0000 password.
3.9.2.3 Press Menu to exit and confirm current operation. 3.9.2.4 Press again Menu to exit and close System Setup mode. 3.9.3 Remote protocol Transmitting Baud Rate setup 3.9.3.1 Press “Enter” to confirm Baud Rate setup. 3.9.3.2 Press ”▲” “▼” to choose the Baud Rate 115200、57600、19200、9600、4800、3600、2400、1200。...
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Press ”▲” “▼” to choose Event item. (Menu) Timer Timer Record Record Alarm Alarm Remote Remote System System ►Event ►Event Press “ENTER” to confirm Full List, and the screen will be as right displayed. PWR 2002-JAN-01 03:00:00 VLS 2002-JAN-01 01:02:04 Press ”▲”...
4. Operation Power on Before turning power on make sure the HDD has been locked, and the POWER LED is red color now. After pressing POWER button, POWER LED will turn to orange color, then all other LED light will turn to RED color except the LED for HDD. OSD screen will display “HDD Detecting”, Power on period will be running approximately 5 to 15 seconds.
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START (RS232 pin 6), it will start recording. The recording speed and quality will be followed recording mode setup in main menu. The screen will be as right displayed. 2002 – JAN –01 01:02:03 E : External trigger record : Recording OW : HDD Over Write 32GB : If the OW location shows 32GB, it means that HDD left 32 GB capacity for video...
Play Press “PLAY” then DVR will into the Play mode, it will show the last record. 4.3.1 Fast Forward (F.F. ) & Fast Rewind (F.R.) 4.3.1.1 Press “PLAY” then press”►►” for fast forward searching screen. To press once ”►►” to get speed for 2X. To press twice “►►” to get speed for 4X, ….and the maximum speed can be 32X.
Search 4.4.1 Press “SEARCH” to find recorded list Last Record - The last recorded video Full List - Recorded video full list sorting by time Alarm List - Alarm recorded list sorting by time ► Last Record Time Search - Find indicated time for recorded video Full List Alarm List Time Search...
4.4.4 Recorded video in Alarm List Press ”▲” “▼” to choose Alarm List. Screen will be as right displayed. Last Record Full List ►Alarm List Time Search Press “ENTER” to confirm Full List, and the screen will be as right displayed. ►A 2002-JAN-01 01:02:03 Press ”▲”...
5. Trouble shouting & Appendix Trouble shouting What DVR appears a malfunction, it may be not serious and can be corrected. The table below describes some typical problems and their remedies. Check them before calling your DVR dealer: PROBLEM REMEDY No power Check power source cord connections.
Compatible Multiplexer brands (Appendix A) Manufacturer Model System Test Result AV TECH AVC707N NTSC AV TECH AVC707P AV TECH AVC706N NTSC AV TECH AVC706P DPX16 NTSC CAPTURE CPT-CD16 Dedicated Micros SLDX9C NTSC Dedicated Micros SLDX16C PELCO MX4016 NTSC SONY NTSC VS-DX504 NTSC ROBOT...