Digital recorder rs-232c communication capability (30 pages)
Summary of Contents for Mitsubishi Electric DX-TL4516U
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DIGITAL RECORDER INSTALLERʼS MANUAL MODEL DX-TL4516U THIS INSTRUCTION MANUAL IS IMPORTANT TO YOU. PLEASE READ IT BEFORE USING YOUR DIGITAL RECORDER.
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WARNING: REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL. WARNING: TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPLIANCE TO RAIN OR MOISTURE. CAUTION: TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT USE THIS (POLARIZED) PLUG WITH AN EXTENSION CORD, RECEPTACLE OR OTHER OUTLET UNLESS THE BLADES CAN BE FULLY INSERTED TO PREVENT BLADE EXPOSURE.
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AVERTISSEMENT: La flèche symbolisant l’éclair dans un triangle équilateral a pour objet de tirer l’attention de l’utilisateur sur le fait, qu’ il y a des “tensions dangereuses” non-isolées à l’intérieur de l’enceinte du produit qui peuvent être suffisamment importantes pour conduire au risque d’électrocution. AVERTISSEMENT: AFIN D’ÉVITER TOUT RISQUE D’INCENDIE OU D’ÉLECTROCUTION, NE PAS EXPOSER CET APPAREIL À...
Important safeguards PLEASE READ ALL THESE INSTRUCTIONS REGARDING YOUR RECORDER AND RETAIN FOR FUTURE REFER- ENCE. FOLLOW ALL WARNINGS AND INSTRUCTIONS MARKED ON THE RECORDER. Read Instructions All the safety and operating instructions should be read before the appliance is operated. Retain Instructions The safety and operating instructions should be retained for future reference.
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16. Servicing Do not attempt to service this product yourself as opening or removing covers may expose you to dangerous voltage or other hazards. servicing to qualified service personnel. 17. Damage requiring Service Unplug this product from the wall outlet and refer servicing to qualified service personnel under the following conditions: (a) W h e n t h e p o w e r - s u p p l y c o r d o r p l u g i s...
Caution and care HEAVY OBJECTS SHOULD NEVER BE PLACED ON THE UNIT (E.G., MONITOR) NEVER REMOVE THE TOP COVER AND TOUCH OR INSERT ANY OBJECT INSIDE THE UNIT Touching the inside of the cabinet or inserting foreign objects of any kind through the disc loading slot or ventilation holes not only creates a safety hazard but can also cause extensive damage.
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WARNING: The supplied power cord is used for 120 V only. Never connect to any outlet or power supply having a different voltage or frequency. Notice about construction of the surveillance system using this unit • This unit can be controlled by the external devices via RS-232C terminal or LAN terminal. This unit can also be used to control external devices via external terminal, RS-422/485 terminal, or RS-232C terminal.
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Caution and care (continued) INSTALLATION LOCATION AND HANDLING • Place this unit horizontally and in a stable place. If this unit is not placed correctly and used in an unstable place, the unit may be damaged such as removal of the DVD/CD disc. •...
Note Thank you for purchasing Mitsubishi digital recorder DX-TL4516U (hereinafter referred to as “ Product ” ). Before using this Product, please be sure to read the Software License Agreement on page 7 of the user's manual with regard to the software contained in this Product (hereinafter referred to as “...
Dual Multiplexer Outputs The DX-TL4516U has two video outputs (Output A / B), and both of the outputs can show single-screen, 4, 9, 10, 13 and 16 split-screen, Switched Cameras, Alarmed Camera in live mode and Recorded pictures. On Screen Menu are shown only on monitor Output A.
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Contents Important safeguards ... i Caution and care ... 2 Note ... 5 Features ... 6 Contents ... 8 Flowchart ... 10 Flowchart for connection and settings ... 10 Major operations and their functions ... 12 Front view ... 12 Front view (inside of the door) ...
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System Menu COM/LAN ... 70 RS-232C Setting ... 70 RS-485 Setting ... 70 LAN (Communication) Setting ... 71 PTZ Setting ... 72 PTZ Camera Configuration ... 72 Configuration Check List ... 72 Service Info ... 73 System Log List ... 73 Elapsed Operating Time ...
Flowchart Flowchart for connection and settings This is a flowchart of connection and settings for making an alarm recording with timer recording and then search, playback, and copy the recorded data. Connections • Connections for camera, monitor, and sensor. See “ Connecting to CCTV camera, monitor, and sensor”...
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Setting other various functions • Setting the camera title/recorder title. See “ Camera Title” and “ on pages 67, 68. • Setting the display mode. See “ On Screen Information” on page 67. • Setting the output signal of the unit status. See “...
Major operations and their functions Front view 3 4 5 1. POWER indicator Illuminates when the unit is ON (MAIN switch on the rear is ON and the POWER button in the front has been pressed.) Turns off when the unit is in stand by mode (only rear switch is ON) or MAIN switch on the rear is turned off.
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15. PTZ (Pan, tilt, and zoom) button Switches this unit to PTZ mode to control the PTZ cam- era connected. Camera control buttons The following buttons control PTZ motion during PTZ mode. This unit must be in single screen display. CAMERA ZOOM button Adjusts the camera zoom.
Major operations and their functions (continued) Front view (inside of the door) 22. POWER button Turns on the unit (MAIN switch on the rear of this unit must be ON). When the button is pressed again, the unit switches to stand-by mode. The POWER and other but- ton operations are not accepted while the POWER indi- cator is flashing.
33. Operation buttons STOP button Stops playback. PAUSE/JUMP TO END button Switches the playback to still frame playback when pressing this button during playback. Resumes playback when pressing the button again. The button lights up during still frame playback. When pressed during shuttle playback, the set playback speed is maintained even when letting go of the SHUT- TLE ring.
Major operations and their functions (continued) Rear view 1. MAIN switch This is the main power switch. To use this unit, set this switch to ON. Otherwise, the front power button does not turn the unit on/off. 2. AC power socket Used to connect the power cord.
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CALL OUT + terminal/CALL OUT – terminal This is an isolation output terminal. Information to be ex- ternally output consists of the selectable items which are output depending on the CALL OUT settings made in the <Call Out Settings> ( page 59) and the fixed items which are output regardless of the menu setting.
Connections Connecting to CCTV camera, monitor, and sensor Dome camera Camera #1 Up to 16 cameras To CAMERA IN 1 connector To ALARM IN terminal corresponding to the camera #. Power code Processing the connecting line Connection on the ALARM IN terminals, the I/O terminals, and RS485/RS422 Compatible power lines ø0.32 - ø0.65 mm (AWG 28 - 22) Cut the designated area from the electric wire’s outer covering (vinyl portion).
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Alarm recording connection The diagram below shows an example connection for setting alarm signal to sensor number 1. EMERGENCY/ALARM IN/REC/CLOCK ADJ input terminals [Input Circuit] 0.047µF 10kΩ 22kΩ Input terminal 4.7kΩ <Interface circuit inside of the unit> CALL OUT output terminal [Output Circuit] CALL OUT + terminal CALL OUT - terminal...
Connections (continued) Clamping the cables 1. Put the supplied cable clamping band into the step clamper hole on the rear panel. • There are 2 clamper holes on the unit, for power cable and USB cable. 2. Put the cable to be clamped through the cable step clamping band as illustrated below.
Optional items DX-ZD5UE(Z) HDD extension unit (serial bus connection type) The various external HDDs can be connected to this unit in order to expand the memory or to use as the copy device. However, during recording or playing back a picture at high rate, some pictures may be missed due to the slow rate of data transfer or the slow speed of response from the external device connected.
How to set the menus Setting the menus The operations of this unit can be set via a menu displayed on OUTPUT A monitor. You can select and set the menu by using the buttons on the front panel or using a USB mouse connected to the unit. When using the front panel buttons, the numbers 1-16 (camera number buttons) and letters A to E (SPLIT screen buttons) represent the GUI button of the menu screen.
Displaying a menu screen User Menu Search Copy Information Protect Data PTZ Control Closing a menu screen Setup Menu Recording Timer Motion Det System Menu Data Selecting an item Exit Reset to Factory Setting On Screen Display Setting Multiplexer Setting Password Setting Rear Terminal Setting Setup Menu...
How to set the menus (continued) Inputting numbers Number input area Time Date Setting Time Date Setting 0 1 - 0 1 Set time and date. Day Light Saving Setting Setting parameters Time Date Setting Time Date Setting 0 1 - 0 1 Set time and date.
Symbols in the menus Motion Search (Main - Normal) Camera Select Search Start Position 0 1 - 0 1 Setup date search starts from. Motion Detection Settings Next > Same as Recording Setting Motion A Search Some symbols appear in the menu screens. The meanings are as follows. (Help) When you press the HELP button or click this symbol, the detailed information on the menu appears.
Setup Wizard Setup Wizard The setup wizard is displayed when the unit is turned on for the first time. The Wizard enables a quick setup. Only when the unit is turned on for the first time, the setup wizard screen is displayed automatically. It is not dis- played next time the unit is turned on.
. (When selecting “Partition”) step Set the desired partition capacity. Normal Recording Area: The area for normal recording. Alarm Recording Area: The area for alarm recording. Long Pre-Alarm Area: The area for long pre- alarm recording. • Set the partition capacity for each area in 5 % unit.
Menu chart Menu chart You can set the basic settings for this unit in the menu settings. Some of the menu settings cannot be changed during playback, recording, or stand-by mode for pre-alarm recording. User Menu User Menu (100 000 000) Menu 1 Select Source Device 2 Search by Time and Date...
User Menu (100 000 000) Menu 1 Main Storage Memory Information 2 Copy 1 Drive Information 3 Copy 2 Drive Information E Exit 1 Protect Recorded Data 2 Protected Data Information 3 Change Protected Data Settings E Exit 1 Go to PTZ Control Zoom, iris, focus adjustment, AutoPan Preset 2 Select PTZ Camera...
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Menu chart (continued) Setup Menu Setup Menu (200 000 000) Menu 1 Set Recording Pattern A (Normal/Timer) 1 Camera Check 2 Auto + D Set > D Execute 2 Easy + D Set > D Execute 2 Manual + D Set > D View >...
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Setup Menu (200 000 000) Menu 2 Set Recording Pattern B (Timer) 1 Camera Check 2 Auto + D Set > D Execute 2 Easy + D Set > D Execute 2 Manual + D Set > D View > 3 Alarm Recording Menu 1 Easy + D Set >...
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Menu chart (continued) Setup Menu (continued) Setup Menu (200 000 000) Menu 3 Set Recording Pattern C (Timer) 1 Camera Check 2 Auto + D Set > D Execute 2 Easy + D Set > D Execute 2 Manual + D Set > D View >...
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Setup Menu (200 000 000) Menu 4 Set Recording Pattern D (Timer) 1 Camera Check 2 Auto + D Set > D Execute 2 Easy + D Set > D Execute 2 Manual + D Set > D View > 3 Alarm Recording Menu 1 Easy + D Set >...
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Menu chart (continued) Setup Menu (continued) Setup Menu (200 000 000) Menu 1 Program Selection and Program Overview 2 Overview > 3 Overview > 2 Configure Timer Program 1 3 Configure Timer Program 2 4 Define Holidays E Exit 1 Set Motion Detection Pattern A A + 12 Set >...
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Menu chart (continued) Setup Menu (continued) Setup Menu (200 000 000) Menu 5 Settings > 6 Settings > 7 Settings > 4 Settings > 5 Settings > 6 On Screen Display Setting 1 Settings > 2 Settings > 3 Overview > D Next >...
System Menu System Menu (300 000 000) Menu 1 RS-232C Setting 2 RS-485 Setting 3 LAN (Communication) Setting 1 Setting > 2 Setting > 3 Information > D Detail > 4 Information > D Detail > E Exit 1 PTZ Camera Configuration 2 Configuration Check List D Next >...
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Menu chart (continued) System Menu (continued) System Menu (300 000 000) Menu 1 Restore Data to Main HDD from Drive1/2 1 Start/End + 2 Set > 1 Start + 2 Set > 2 Export Drive 1/2 Configuration E Exit 1 Add/Remove HDD Device 1 Settings >...
Search Selecting the search function The various search functions of this unit can be used to go to the beginning of the desired picture. This unit is equipped with 5 search functions. When the SEARCH button on the front panel is pressed, the <User Menu>...
Search (continued) Search by Motion By specifying the motion detection conditions for playback, you can search the picture with the motion which meets the specified condition. For this function, the camera number and start time need to be specified to search. The search result is displayed in frame still playback of the single screen display.
Copy This item is used to copy the data from the main device to a copy device. Copy Data to Copy 1 Drive/Set Copy 1 Drive This item is used to copy the data to Copy 1 device by speci- fying the start and end points.
Copy (continued) Copy Data to Copy 2 Drive/Set Copy 2 Drive This item is used to copy the data to Copy 2 device by speci- fying only the start point. The point is specified by the date and time or the bookmark. The copy continues until the end point of the recording data reaches or the media to be copied becomes full unless the copy is stopped manually (when “FIFO Overwrite”...
Copying the data of this unit to a video cassette This function is used to copy the data of this unit to a video cassette using an analogue video cassette recorder. Data can be copied even when the unit is in recording. For the recording operation, see the instruction manual for the ana- logue video cassette recorder used.
Copy (continued) Playback software When copying the data to CD/DVD or USB memory, the needed PC playback software is automatically copied on to the disc. Refer to the following for using the software. System requirements • OS: Microsoft Windows 2000 or Windows XP. •...
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In synchronized audio playback, the frequency of picture refreshing is reduced depending on the processing power of PC. When you want to playback giving priority to picture, select [Not Synchro.]. The settings on this panel remain intact for the next start- Audio playback channel and picture display channel are not related.
Information Information This item is used to check the recording range of the main, copy 1, or copy 2 device. User Menu Information Main Storage Memory Information Copy 1 Drive Information Copy 2 Drive Information [Main device] 1. Select <Main Storage Memory Information>. step “Partition (Alarm) Information”...
Protect Data Protect Data Up to 500 specified areas can be locked preventing acciden- tal deletion of important data. Only the data in the main de- vice can be locked. When the main device is partitioned, the data in the normal and alarm areas can be locked. User Menu Protect Data Protect Recorded Data...
PTZ Control This function is used to control the cameras connected via RS-232C or RS-422/485 terminal. PTZ control using the menu User Menu PTZ Control Go to PTZ Control Zoom, iris, focus adjustment, AutoPan Preset Select PTZ Camera 1. Pan or tilt the PTZ camera connected. step •...
Recording Settings concerning normal recording and alarm recording This unit allows you to set the setting items for normal recording and alarm recording individually. It means, more detailed settings are possible, such as changing the recording rate of the camera of which the alarm signal is input while leaving the normal recording settings as they are.
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Recording (continued) [Normal recording settings] 1. Follow the steps 1 and 2 on step the recording camera, frame or field recording, recording rate, and picture grade for normal recording. After executing the camera check, the recording setting is made only for the camera numbers with the video signal input when using auto or easy setting.
When the pre-alarm recording time setting exceeds the maximum pre-alarm recordable time, the pre-alarm recording time display turns red. Set the time within the maximum recordable time. You can use the recording rate or picture grade for adjusting the pre-alarm recording time.
Recording (continued) Emergency Recording Setup This item is used to set the emergency recording settings. When the EMERGENCY terminal is grounded by the alarm sensor while both of the MAIN switch on the rear panel and the POWER button on the front panel are turned ON, emergency recording starts automatically overriding all the other settings even during timer recording or the unit is in stop mode.
Long pre-alarm recording Long pre-alarm recording is a function to perform pre-alarm recording for a maximum of 60 minutes before the emergency recording is started. To set LPA area, set the desired capacity in “Long Pre- Alarm Area” ( page 77 “Change Partition Setting”). When the long pre-alarm recording is started during normal recording, not all the camera numbers set for long pre-alarm recording may be used for recording.
Timer Timer This menu is used to program the timer of 2 most frequently used operation patterns. Also, by individually setting record- ing camera, recording rate, and picture grade for normal/ alarm recording to <Set Recording Pattern A (Normal/Timer)> to <Set Recording Pattern D (Timer)> ( can be changed instantly by switching “Program Mode.”...
8. Press the TIMER button on the front panel of the step unit. • The TIMER indicator lights up. • The power turns off and the unit switches to the timer recording stand-by mode. When the present time is within the programmed time period for the timer recording, timer recording starts.
Motion Det Set Motion Detection Pattern A/Set Motion Detection Pattern B This menu is used to set the conditions of the motion detec- tion function which starts alarm recording when detecting mo- tion in the picture supplied from the connected camera. You can set 2 types of motion detection settings (Motion Detection A and Motion Detection B).
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6. Test the motion detection function on the condition step you have set. • The color of the area detecting motion changes. 7. To copy another motion detection settings, use step “Same as settings.” • Select “Copy Motion A” to copy the setting for the same camera number of Motion A.
System Time/Date Setting This item is used to set the present date, time, and auto day- light saving. Auto daylight saving function is used to automati- cally gain the clock of the unit an hour for the specified time period. Start/end time of the auto daylight savings can be checked and if needed, changed.
3. Set the desired capacity. step • Set the remaining capacity of each device to output signal. Call Out Settings This item is used to output warning signals from the CALL OUT terminal to the device connected when the capacity be- comes full or reaches to the specified value.
System (continued) Password Setting This menu is used to set the password for the lock function. This unit is equipped with 2 lock functions: SIMPLE LOCK: Does not require to enter a password when unlocking. PASSWORD LOCK: Requires to enter a password when un- locking.
Activating the PASSWORD LOCK 1. Press the LOCK button while the MAIN switch is set step to ON. • The PASSWORD LOCK turns on and the LOCK indicator lights up. • The PASSWORD LOCK locks the data only in the main device. The data in the copy device is not locked.
System (continued) Multiplexer function related button operations/operation table The multiplexer function of this unit allows the picture sup- plied from the camera to be displayed using split screens. It is also possible to set the position of the camera number to be displayed.
The function of the SPLIT, SEQUENCE, DIGITAL ZOOM, and camera number buttons The screen of the camera number without video signal input appears blue. Furthermore, the screen of the camera number set to “Off” in the <Covert Camera Setting> ( Display type Button operation OUTPUT...
System (continued) Multiplexer Setting This menu is used to set the multiplexer setting of <Output A Settings> and <Output B Settings> respectively. Output A Settings This item is used to set the camera number to be displayed in the split screen display on the monitor connected to OUTPUT A.
Output B Settings This item is used to set the camera number to be displayed in the split screen display on the monitor connected to OUTPUT B. And also used to set the sequential display settings and the switching time. Sequential display is the function to switch the selected displays automatically.
System (continued) Alarm Display Setting This item is used to switch the display to the picture input with alarm signal in the single screen display or split screen display which has been pre-set. When another alarm signal is input during alarm recording, the picture with the latest alarm signal appears in the single screen display or split screen dis- play.
On Screen Display Setting On Screen Information This item is used to set the display mode and the location for the clock, triplex, and camera display on the monitor. Setup Menu System On Screen Display Setting On Screen Information [Clock] 1.
System (continued) Recorder Title This item is used to set the recorder title. The recorder title is displayed on the upper part of the op- erational mode display. The recorder title can be input via a personal computer by using the Web function. ( Setup Menu System On Screen Display Setting...
This menu is used to update and save the menu settings of this unit. This is done by loading the menu settings which is copied from another DX-TL4516U via the external media such as USB memory, the DVD disc, or CD available for this unit.
COM/LAN This menu is used to set the communication settings between this unit and the external device connected. RS-232C Setting This item is used to remotely control this unit via a PC connected to the RS-232C terminal. System Menu COM/LAN 1 RS-232C Setting 1.
LAN (Communication) Setting This item is used to make the communication settings between this unit and the PC connected to LAN terminal. System Menu COM/LAN LAN (Communication) Setting LAN Address Setting Service Port Setting E-mail Notification Information E-mail Notification Detailed Information IP Alarm Notification Information Alarm Notification Detailed Information [LAN Address Setting]...
PTZ Setting This menu is used to make the settings for the cameras to be controlled. PTZ Camera Configuration This item is used to make the detailed settings for the cameras to be controlled. System Menu PTZ Setting 1 PTZ Camera Configuration 1.
Service Info System Log List This item is used to check the number, date, and time of the system log. System Menu Service Info 1 System Log List 1. Check the system log in the <System Log List>. step • The <System Log List> displays up to 1000 items.
Restore Restore Data to Main HDD from Drive 1/2/ Export Drive 1/2 Configuration This item is used to restore the data from the copy device to the main device. System Menu Restore Restore Data to Main HDD from Drive 1/2 Range of Restore Export Drive 1/2 Configuration 1.
Memory Add/Remove HDD Device This item is used to set the HDDs for main or copy device. You cannot set this item during recording or playback. System Menu Memory Add/Remove HDD Device Internal HDD External HDD (USB HDD) [Internal HDD] 1.
Memory (continued) Notes for using the external device The various external HDDs can be connected to this unit in order to expand the memory or to use as the copy device, however, when you record or playback at high rate, the picture may be missed during recording or playback depending on the external device connected due to the delay of the data transfer rate or respond of the external device.
Data Management Setting for Main Memory This item is used to set the operation of the unit when space of the main device becomes full during recording. And also used to set the partition of the main device. You cannot set this item during recording or playback. System Menu Memory 3 Data Management Setting for Main Memory...
Memory (continued) Recording Data Readout Setting You cannot set this item during recording or playback. System Menu Memory 4 Recording Data Readout Setting [Playback Device Repeat Setting] This item is used to playback the recorded contents of the device repeatedly. 1.
Data Clear Main Storage Memory This item is used to delete the data of the normal area, alarm area, or LPA area in the main device. “Data in Alarm Area” can be set when “Alarm Recording Area” ( page 77 “Change Partition Setting”) is set to other than “0 %.”...
Other convenient functions Various playback functions Playing still frames This unit is equipped with the various playback functions using the JOG dial or SHUTTLE ring. 1. Press the PAUSE button during playback. step • The unit switches to still frame playback. Press the button again to resume playback.
Changing playback intervals Although, playback and reverse playback use the same interval as that for recording, it is possible to change the playback interval. This function is useful for slow-motion playback of fast-moving footage, or quick playback of extensive footage without skipping frames. .
Other convenient functions (continued) Registering the picture This function is used to register a bookmark or to copy the picture being displayed using the BOOK MARK button. Registering a bookmark 1. Press the PAUSE button during playback in the step single screen display.
Functions of the unit in case of power failure Power failure compensation circuit The unit is equipped with an internalized power failure compensation circuit. When the unit has been charged for 48 hours (full), the date, time, timer record settings, and menu settings are kept up to 1 month without power.
Operation examples Operation example 1 Specifying the recording period and performing continuous repeat recording. For loading of a picture supplied from the camera, recording rate settings” on page 126. Operation • Continues recording for 24 hours and repeats recording on a one-month (30-day) cycle. •...
Operation example 2 Setting the areas for normal and alarm recordings individually. Operation • Performs alarm recording at the specified recording rate. • Performs repeat normal recording at the specified recording rate. • Records the data of normal and alarm recordings to the different areas in order to store the alarm recording data for long term.
Operation examples (continued) Operation example 3 Switching the number of the cameras operated and recording rate depending on the time period and day of the week. Operation • Uses <Set Recording Pattern A (Normal/Timer)> from 08:00 to 18:00 on Monday to Friday. •...
Menu [Motion detection settings] Setup Menu Motion Det Set Motion Detection Pattern B A+12 Motion Mask Settings Test Mode [Timer settings] Setup Menu Timer Program Selection and Program Overview Timer program 1 overview Configure Timer Program 1 Day of The Week Time Program Mode Line 1...
Operation examples (continued) Operation example 4 Switching the number of the cameras operated and recording rate depending on the time period and day of the week. Also switching the motion detection condition depending on the time period (daytime and night) or day of the week. Operation •...
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Menu [Motion detection settings] Setup Menu Motion Det Set Motion Detection Pattern A A+12 Motion Mask Settings Test Mode Set Motion Detection Pattern B A+12 Motion Mask Settings Test Mode [Timer settings] Setup Menu Timer Program Selection and Program Overview Timer program 1 overview Configure Timer Program 1 Day of The Week...
Basic operations Basic multiplexer functions This function is used to activate multiplexer functions using the buttons on the front panel. DIGITAL ZOOM button Camera number buttons SPLIT screen buttons SEQUENCE button OUTPUT A/B button Multiplexer buttons 1. Camera number buttons (1 to 16) Displays the picture supplied from the cameras connected to CAMERA IN terminals 1 to 16 on the rear panel in the single screen display.
Basic manual recording This function is to setup the recording parameters of recording setting pattern A to start recording manually. Ensure all the cameras are connected and time and date has been set correctly. Before you start recording, check the repeat recording settings in the <Data Management Setting for Main Memory>...
Basic operations (continued) Basic playback This function is used to playback recorded data. This unit allows recorded data to be played back using various methods. The basic playback described below is the most common method for playback. 1. Press the PLAY button inside of the front door. step •...
Basic search This function is used to search the start point of needed picture. This unit is equipped with 5 search functions (Search by Time and Date, Search by Alarm List, Find data storage location, Search by Book Mark, and Search by Motion). In this section, the common search methods, search by time and date and search by alarm list, are described.
Basic operations (continued) Search by Alarm List This unit stores the start time of alarm recording and emergency recording in the alarm list when such recording begins. This item is used to search the desired picture using the list of alarm recording (emergency recording). The search result displays in still frame playback of the single screen display.
Communications by Web Browser Communications by Web Browser The Web browser on the personal computer can capture the pictures that have been recorded and live pictures from the camera that is connected to this recorder. Also, some of the recorder settings can be made via the personal computer. The personal computer product requirements •...
Communications by Web Browser (continued) . (If you make an error in entering the user ID or step password • • • ) • The “[Caution]” screen appears. . Select “Login” and either left-click or press ENTER. step • The “[Login]” screen appears. .
Live Monitoring Retrieves live pictures and displays the pictures on the PC screen. 1. Select “Live Monitoring” and left-click. step • The “[Live]” screen appears. When picture acquisition is tried for the first time with the Web browser of a personal computer, a message as shown below may be displayed.
Communications by Web Browser (continued) Playback Retrieves, plays back and searches for pictures that have been recorded by the recorder. 1. Select “Playback” and left-click. step • The “[Playback]” screen appears. 2. Press the button. step • Playback starts. <Function description> : Press to start playback.
Alarm List Search Click “Alarm List” and the “Alarm List Search” screen appears in the sub-screen. 1. Set the desired date/time and number of alarm list step items to be acquired, and then click “Refresh” to acquire the alarm list. •...
Communications by Web Browser (continued) User Registration This is the screen for changing the settings for registered user authorization, and for deleting a registration. It can also be used for registering new users. 1. Select “User Registration” and left-click. step •...
Recorder Title & Camera Titles This is the screen for setting or changing the recorder and the camera titles. 1. Select “Recorder Title & Camera Titles” and left- step click. • The “[Recorder Title & Camera Titles]” screen appears. 2. Enter the desired recorder or camera title to “New step Text.”...
Communications by Web Browser (continued) E-mail Setup This is the screen for setting the information related to the e-mail server or sender, and for setting the e-mail address of the receiver. 1. Select “E-mail Setup” and left-click. step • The “[E-mail Setup]” screen appears. 2.
Access Mode Setup This is the screen for changing the SSL settings. 1. Select the item to be changed in the “Access Mode step Setup.” • Use SSL for Web Access: Sets the level of the encoding function (SSL). “No SSL”: Does not use the encoding function. “Menus only”: Uses the encoding function for the menus only.
Communications by Web Browser (continued) Logout In this screen, assign “Logout” settings to end the job. 1. Select “Logout” and left-click. step • The “[Logout]” screen appears. 2. Close the Web Browser. step If the browser is closed incorrectly (not logging out cor- rectly), the user’s session ID is saved for 5 minutes.
Recording time table Continuous recording time table Displays the estimated recordable time (when recording on a 250 GB HDD). The following table shows the total number of recordable pictures of all the cameras which are set for recording. Without audio recording Number of pictures /sec.
Troubleshooting If problems with the unit persist even after you’ve followed the suggestions below, disconnect the power cord and contact the retailer from whom you purchased the unit. Description of problem The unit does not be turned Power is on, but the unit does not operate.
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Description of problem Consult the following The unit does not perform • Is the LOCK indicator light on? playback. • Has the data been erased? • Is the correct playback device selected? The copy device dose not • Has the recording medium been inserted correctly into the unit? respond.
Warnings and CALL OUT output Warnings and their appropriate countermeasures #1 Options in the CALL OUT output column: • Selectable: Selects to output CALL OUT signal or not on the menu screen. • Fixed: Outputs CALL OUT signal from the CALL OUT terminal regardless of the menu setting. •...
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Warning Display No Camera Signal Camera signal is lost or distorted. Please check the camera and cable connection. It can use as it is though a slight error occurred. System suspended due to unstable processing. Recording will be resumed. was disconnected. System suspended due to unstable processing.
Check sheet The following is the sheet for writing down each settings. Use it when you make settings. The screened values are the default settings. The items marked with * are the menus which are loaded or saved using <Menu Data>.
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Setup Menu (200 000 000) 1 Recording (continued) 1 Set Recording Pattern A (Normal/Timer) * (continued) 3 Alarm Recording Menu (continued) Motion Alarm Detection Post-Alarm Duration Pre-Alarm Duration Mode Recording 4 Alarm Camera Setting Recording Camera Sensor number 1 Sensor number 2 Sensor number 3 Sensor number 4 Sensor number 5...
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Check sheet (continued) Setup Menu (200 000 000) 1 Recording (continued) 2 Set Recording Pattern B (Timer) * Camera number 1 Camera number 2 Camera number 3 Camera number 4 Camera number 5 Camera number 6 Camera number 7 Camera number 8 Camera number 9 Camera number 10 Camera number 11...
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Setup Menu (200 000 000) 1 Recording (continued) 2 Set Recording Pattern B (Timer) * (continued) 3 Alarm Recording Menu (continued) Motion Alarm Detection Post-Alarm Duration Pre-Alarm Duration Mode Recording 4 Alarm Camera Setting Recording Camera Sensor number 1 Sensor number 2 Sensor number 3 Sensor number 4 Sensor number 5...
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Check sheet (continued) Setup Menu (200 000 000) 1 Recording (continued) 3 Set Recording Pattern C (Timer) * Camera number 1 Camera number 2 Camera number 3 Camera number 4 Camera number 5 Camera number 6 Camera number 7 Camera number 8 Camera number 9 Camera number 10 Camera number 11...
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Setup Menu (200 000 000) 1 Recording (continued) 3 Set Recording Pattern C (Timer) * (continued) 3 Alarm Recording Menu (continued) Motion Alarm Detection Post-Alarm Duration Pre-Alarm Duration Mode Recording 4 Alarm Camera Setting Recording Camera Sensor number 1 Sensor number 2 Sensor number 3 Sensor number 4 Sensor number 5...
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Check sheet (continued) Setup Menu (200 000 000) 1 Recording (continued) 4 Set Recording Pattern D (Timer) * Camera number 1 Camera number 2 Camera number 3 Camera number 4 Camera number 5 Camera number 6 Camera number 7 Camera number 8 Camera number 9 Camera number 10 Camera number 11...
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Setup Menu (200 000 000) 1 Recording (continued) 4 Set Recording Pattern D (Timer) * (continued) 3 Alarm Recording Menu (continued) Motion Alarm Detection Post-Alarm Duration Pre-Alarm Duration Mode Recording 4 Alarm Camera Setting Recording Camera Sensor number 1 Sensor number 2 Sensor number 3 Sensor number 4 Sensor number 5...
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Check sheet (continued) Setup Menu (200 000 000) 1 Recording (continued) 5 Emergency Recording Setup * Frame / Field Maximum Recording Rate for All Cameras 6 Audio Record Setup * Audio Recording Mode 2 Timer 2 Configure Timer Program 1 * Day of The Week 3 Configure Timer Program 2 * Day of The Week...
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Setup Menu (200 000 000) 2 Timer (continued) 4 Define Holidays * (Day / Month) 3 Motion Det * Sensitivity Camera number 1 Camera number 2 Camera number 3 Camera number 4 Camera number 5 Camera number 6 Camera number 7 Camera number 8 Camera number 9 Camera number 10...
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Check sheet (continued) Setup Menu (200 000 000) 4 System (continued) 3 Rear Terminal Setting * (continued) Normal Recording Area Alarm Recording Area LPA Recording Area Copy 2 4 Password Setting Operation Control Password 5 Multiplexer Setting * Split 10 screen 2 Call Out Settings Disk Management Password...
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Check sheet (continued) Setup Menu (200 000 000) 4 System (continued) 5 Multiplexer Setting * (continued) 5 Covert Camera Setting On Off CH 1 CH 2 CH 3 CH 4 CH 5 CH 6 CH 7 CH 8 CH 9 CH 10 CH 11 CH 12...
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System Menu (300 000 000) 1 COM/LAN 1 RS-232C Setting * Communication Transmission Mode Mode 2 RS-485 Setting * Recorder Address 3 LAN (Communication) Setting * IP Address Sub Net Mask Gateway User Access Administrator 2 PTZ Setting 1 PTZ Camera Configuration * Device Camera number 1 Camera number 2...
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Check sheet (continued) System Menu (300 000 000) 5 Memory 1 Add/Remove HDD Device Main device 1 Internal HDD 2 External HDD (USB HDD) Copy 1 device Serial bus group DVD/CD USB memory 2 Add/Remove DVD/CD Drive Select using for Copy1 or Copy2 Copy 2 device Internal HDD group...
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System Menu (300 000 000) 5 Memory (continued) 3 Data Management Setting for Main Memory Repeat of Normal Recording Area * Repeat of Alarm Recording Area * Repeat of LPA Recording Area * 4 Change Partition Setting 4 Change Partition Setting (continued) 4 Change Partition Setting (continued) 4 Recording Data Readout Setting * Image Originality...
Glossary Glossary Auto PAN When a camera is set to this mode, it automatically turns between two preset positions horizontally. The availability of this function depends on the specifications of the connected camera. Serial bus This interface is only for connecting a Mouse, USB-Memories and External HD-Drives that are equipped USB interface.
Specifications Rated Power Supply ...100 to 240 V AC, 50/60 Hz Rated Input ...0.9- 0.4 A (100-240 V) Colour System ...NTSC-type colour system. Operating Temperature ...41 °F-104 °F (5 °C to 40 °C) Relative Humidity ...Max. 80 (%) Altitude ...Max. 2000 (m) Dimensions ...425 (Width) x 375 (Depth) x 133 (Height) (mm) Weigh ...9.1 kg Recording System ...Digital recording system...