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  • Page 1: Security System

    GdVr 42/82 series security system For more exciting new products please visit our website: australia: www.uniden.com.au OWNER’S Manual...

  • Page 2: Important Safeguards

    iMPortant saFeGuards WarninG risK oF electrical sHocK do not oPen WARNINg: TO ReDUCe The RISK OF eLeCTRIC ShOCK, DO NOT RemOVe COVeR. NO USeR SeRVICeABLe PARTS INSIDe. ReFeR SeRVICINg TO QUALIFIeD SeRVICe PeRSONNeL. The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the literature accompanying the appliance.

  • Page 3: General Precautions

    General Precautions All warnings and instructions in this manual should be followed. Remove the plug from the outlet before cleaning. Do not use liquid aerosol detergents. Use a water-dampened cloth for cleaning. Do not use this product in humid or wet places. Keep enough space around the product for ventilation.
  • Page 4 instructions read and Follow instructions - All the safety and operating instructions should be read before the product is set up and used. Follow all operating instructions. retain instructions - These safety and operating instructions should be retained for future reference. Heed Warnings - Comply with all warnings on the product and in the operating instructions.
  • Page 5 built-in installation such as a bookcase or rack unless proper ventilation is provided and the product manufacturer’s instructions have been followed. 10. Water and Moisture - Do not use this product near water - for example, near a bath tub, wash bowl, kitchen sink or laundry tub, in a wet basement, near a swimming pool, etc.
  • Page 6 • If the product does not operate normally by following the operating instructions. Adjust only those controls that are covered by the operating instructions. Improper adjustment of other controls may result in damage and will often require extensive work by a qualified technician to restore the product to its nor mal operation.

  • Page 7: Table Of Contents

    contents introduction ....................9 WHat’s in tHe BoX? ..................10 GettinG to KnoW Your dVr ..............11 GettinG to KnoW Your caMeras ............12 installation ....................13 setuP......................14 SySTem LOgIN .................14 ReQUIReD SeTTINgS ..............14 DeFAULT OPeRATION SeTTINgS ...........15 HoW do i - ..................16 SeARCh FOR FILeS ................16 SeT UP ALARmS AND ALARm NOTIFICATION? ......16 PLAy BACK ReCORDeD FILeS ............16 FIND AND VIeW ShAPShOTS ............16...
  • Page 8 searcH icon ..................58 TIme SeARCh TAB ................59 eVeNT SeARCh TAB ................60 FILe mANAgemeNT TAB ..............61 ImAge TAB ..................62 BacKuP icon ..................63 inForMation icon ................64 SySTem SCReeN ................64 eVeNT LIST SCReeN ................65 LOg LIST SCReeN ................65 NeTWORK SCReeN ................66 ONLINe USeRS LIST SCReeN ............66 exIT SCReeN ..................66 disK ManaGeMent icon ..............

  • Page 9: Introduction

    introduction oVerVieW The guardian DVR D1 (gDVR D1) system operates with an embedded LINUx operating system for increased stability. It also uses standard h. 264 video compression and g. 711 audio compression technology which provide high quality, detailed playback and analysis. TCP/IP network technology provides the gDVR D1 system with strong network data transmission.

  • Page 10: What's In The Box

    What’s in the Box Model 4-ch dVr 8-ch dVr outdoor camera indoor camera With 500gB hDD With 500gB hDD gDVR 4220 gDVR 4222 gDVR 4240 gDVR 8242 each Camera comes with: each DVR comes with: 1. Power Splitter Cable 7. Video Power Cable 2.

  • Page 11: Getting To Know Your Dvr

    Getting to Know Your dVr Power Video in/out (Connect Video (Connects to Splitter Cable) external display) (Connect to the mouse) (Connects to external hard disk) dc5V (Connect AC Adaptor) rJ45 HdMi rs485 (Connect (Connect (If using PTZ hDmI Cable) ethernet Cable) camera) Getting to Know Your cameras indoor camera...
  • Page 12 outdoor camera Infra-red LeDs Camera Lens Light Sensor Power Connector (Red) BNC Video Connector (yellow) Ideally, indoor cameras should not be easily visible whereas outdoor cameras should be visible, making it a deterrent for intruders.

  • Page 13: Installation

    installation Follow the steps below to connect the DVR and the camera(s). external Display modem/Router Camera ethernet Cable mouse Video Power Cable hDmI Cable AC Adaptor (To Power Outlet) Video Splitter Cable Power Splitter Cable AC Adaptor (To Power Outlet) 1.

  • Page 14: Setup

    Passwords prevent unauthorized access to system configuration screems. The Admin user originally has no password so you can log into the system for setup. Uniden strongly recommends that, once you have logged into the system, you create a password for the Admin user.

  • Page 15: Default Operation Settings

    52 for a detailed description on how to set up a password. default operation settings Uniden’s default settings allow you to begin monitoring your network immediately. After you have monitored your network for a week or two, you may find you need to slightly adjust your settings. For example, you may need...

  • Page 16: How Do I

    HoW do i - search for Files There are three basic methods for searching files – search for files within a certain timeframe, search a timeframe for triggered files, and search for events through the Information screen. The first two methods use the search screen (Main Menu/search). Select Main Menu/search.

  • Page 17: Create A Recording Schedule

    create a recording schedule main menu/Setup/Schedule. you can set up recording by a specific calendar schedule. transfer recorded Files from the Hard drive to a usB device main menu/Setup/Advanced/Inport/export tab. add or change a Password main menu/Setup/Users/User management, Change Password field.

  • Page 18: Guardianlive App

    View live and recorded video remotely using an iOS or Android device and Uniden’s guardianLive App. From the Apple App Store or google Play, download the Uniden guardianLive app. Open the app. Tap create account. The create account screen displays.
  • Page 19 liVe screen Live Screen is the main screen in the guardianLive app. Back Camera Name Quad View Date &Time display Pause microphone hD/SD Refresh Remote Playback Alarm Snapshot Record Audio...
  • Page 20 Pause Tap on a camera view and tap the Pause icon to stop live view. Play Tap on a camera view and tap the Play icon to start the streaming of live view. audio Tap to turn on audio (not available on all models). alert Tap to open the Alarm setting screen and save configuration, so that you can be alerted when...
  • Page 21 reMote PlaYBacK screen On the app, in the live view, tap the Playback icon to get the Remote Playback screen displayed. Tap the date displayed on the top right corner of the screen to get the select Date pop-up box. Tap to scroll through the dates and select the dates that you want to play the recorded video.
  • Page 22 recordinGs screen On the Device List screen, tap on the menu icon (top left corner) to reveal menu options, About, Recordings, Snapshots and Logout. Tap the option, Recordings, to view the recordings that have been initiated on the app. Please note, these recordings are NOT stored on the hard disk. snaPsHot screen On the Device List screen, tap on the menu icon (top left corner) to reveal menu options, About, Recordings, Snapshots and Logout.

  • Page 23: Basic Operation

    Basic oPeration Live video displays when you power up the system. however, until you log in, you can only view live video; you cannot access any other system operations. sYsteM loGin Right-click on the screen. The system menu displays. Select any option. The Login screen displays. The default values are admin (user name) with no password.
  • Page 24 IMaGe MeanInG Recording Type - indicated by box color • green - manual or triggered recording • yellow - motion detection recording • Blue - Timing recording • Red - Alarm recording motion Detected. This icon displays when the camera for that view detects motion.

  • Page 25: System Menu

    sYsteM Menu In Live view, right-click on any screen to bring up the system menu. Right-click again to close the system menu. The system menu manages the gDVR receiver and cameras. Use it to configure and manage your video, cameras, and recordings. many of these menus are shortcuts to commonly-used actions from the Main Menu screen.
  • Page 26 Menu IteM DescrIptIon This icon control a Pan/Tilt/Zoom (PTZ) camera, if installed (not included). It can set the PTZ camera’s address, Baud rate, and Protocol, and help you set camera movement patterns. Snap The gDVR can take snapshots of live video. Tap the camera view that you wish to capture and click on snap.

  • Page 27: Main Menu Overview

    Main Menu oVerVieW The main menu screen displays icons that represent various system operations. Click on an icon to configure, operate, and maintain the gDVR system. Appendix A: Menu Structure shows how the menu, screens, and tabs for screens are organized in the system. From the system menu, select Main Menu (see page 25).

  • Page 28: Setup Icon

    MaIn Menu DescrIptIon Icon Information Click on information to view 6 types of system information. See page 64 for icon and screen details. Disk Select the Disk Management icon to view information about management the system hard disk and any connected USB drives. See page 67 for icon and screen details.

  • Page 29: System Tab

    System Tab FIelD DescrIptIon system Type Client or system name. Click the field and a popup keyboard displays. enter a name if desired. system Number Used when managing multiple DVR systems. Click the field and a popup number keypad displays. enter a number, if desired.
  • Page 30 Date & Time Tab In this interface, set the date format, time format, time zone; you can also adjust the system time manually. Note: the default time zone of the system is GMT+10:00. Select sync Time with NTP server to correct time. Network server time can be set.
  • Page 31 FIelD DescrIptIon Enable Turn DST on or off. This does not set DST; it turns the system’s ability to keep track of DST on or off. Time Offset Select 1 or 2 hour offset. [Hours] Set DST by week or by actual date. Mode From Set DST beginning date.

  • Page 32: Live Screen

    Live screen The Live screen establishes how the screen looks when in Live view. It has 3 tabs: Live • main monitor • Video Blind • Live Tab FIelD DescrIptIon camera Name enter a camera name for each channel using the popup keyboard.
  • Page 33 Adjust the brightness, hue, saturation, and contrast of the corresponding channel and select Ok. Select another channel to adjust. When you are finished, select Ok. The Live screen displays again. Main Monitor Tab This screen lets you determine in what order the cameras’ live video displays in the screen’s sections.

  • Page 34: Record Screen

    Video Blind (Masking) Tab you can mask off up to 4 rectangular areas in a single screen. No video records from those masked off areas; only a blank box/rectangle displays. From the Video Blind tab, select setting for the channel you want to mask. Video for that channel displays.
  • Page 35 Enable Tab Use this tab to determine if the selected camera will record video. FIelD DescrIptIon Check to set the channel to record video. Uncheck to skip Record recording video for this channel. Apply selections to all channels.
  • Page 36 Record Bitrate Tab This tab allows you to set the recorded file characteristics. you can set a channel to record at a higher quality or a lower frames per second. The resolution, frames per second, and maximum bitrate determine how large a recorded file will be.
  • Page 37 Stamp Tab Use this tab to turn on (or off) a time stamp on your recorded video and to position the time stamp on the screen. FIelD DescrIptIon camera Name Check to display the channel name. Time stamp Check to display the time on this channel. Position move the date/time block to a different area of the screen Select setting on the stamp tab.
  • Page 38 Recycle Record Tab The Recycle Record tab allows the system to automatically overwrite the oldest recorded files and continue recording when the hard disk is full. If the box is not checked (not enabled), the system stops recording and displays an information message.

  • Page 39: Schedule Screen

    Schedule screen The schedule screen lets you set up recording schedules. It has 2 tabs: Schedule • motion • Schedule Tab This tab sets up a basic schedule for recording. (Default = No recording blocks selected) Select a channel whose recording schedule you want to set up. Select the ( ) icon to set 1-hour blocks when you WANT that channel to record.

  • Page 40: Alarm Screen

    If you want to use that same configuration on another channel, select that channel in the dropdown box for apply settings To. Then, select copy. The configuration is now saved on the second desired channel. If you want to apply the settings from one channel to ALL channels, select all in the dropdown box for apply settings To.
  • Page 41 FIelD DescrIptIon enable this function on a channel to detect motion. Enable Holding Time Set an alarm delay time for the channel. Options are 5 sec., 10 sec., 20 sec., 30 sec., 60 sec., and 120 sec., or “Always.” Select this field to set alarm trigger configuration, trigger Trigger recording, PTZ camera linking (PTZ camera not included), etc.
  • Page 42 Set all areas to be Clear the set detection areas detection area Drag the mouse to test whether the sensitivity Save the settings value and the detection area are appropriate or not exit Trigger - channel X screen you may reach this screen from other tabs. It lets you set up what happens when an alarm is triggered (the camera takes an automatic snapshot, the buzzer sounds, etc), and indicates which cameras to start recording when triggered.

  • Page 43: Alarm Tab

    alarm tab FIelD DescrIptIon show Full A big screen popup alarm displays when an alarm is screen triggered. To alarm Out This tab directs alarms to optional alarms (not included) added to the system. Email When enabled and an alarm is triggered, the system sends information relevant to the alarm (alarm event, device name, etc.) to the user-specified mailbox.
  • Page 44 to PtZ Only applies if PTZ camera is installed (not included). Sets what type of action to take (Preset/Cruise/Track/None). • Sets which point the PTZ camera will rotate to, if preset selected. • schedule tab This tab sets up a basic schedule for recording. (Default = No recording blocks selected) Select a channel whose recording schedule you want to set up.
  • Page 45 Select Trigger for the camera you want to set. The Trigger screen for that channel displays. See page 42 for a detailed description of the trigger screen. Other Alarm Icon FIelD DescrIptIon Select one of the following from the drop-down menu: alarm Type • Disk Full • IP Conflict...

  • Page 46: Network Screen

    Network screen Network Configuration includes five tabs: Network • Sub-Stream • email • WiFi Setup • DDNS • Network Tab Do not change these presets. This is for information purposes only. FIelD DescrIptIon HTTP Port Default = 80. server Port Default = 5000.
  • Page 47 FIelD DescrIptIon alternate DNs Address provided by your network provider. server PPPOE enable this to automatically establish a PPPOe network connection with the DVR. User Name ISP (Internet Service Provider) Password enter the set password. Test Click Test and it will check that the IP address and PPPOe information are valid.
  • Page 48 FIelD DescrIptIon Quality Select one of the following quality levels: • Lowest • Lower • Low • medium • higher Max. Bitrate Select a bitrate from the dropdown box (32kbps ~ 768 kbps). (Default = 64) check the box on the bottom row to set all cameras’ parameters to the same thing at the same time.

  • Page 49: Users Icon

    Selecting this icon brings up the User Management screen. This screen allows you to add and delete users and to change the passwords of existing users. The admin user does not have a password. Uniden strongly recommends that you add a password to the admin user account.

  • Page 50: Adding A User

    Adding a User Select the add button, at the bottom of the screen, to display the add User screen. This screen has 2 tabs: general. Initial user setup (User name, password, user type, etc.) • Authority. grants new user access to specific elements of the system •...
  • Page 51 computer’s physical address is entered, the user can only use that specific computer to log in to the client to use the DVR. authority tab This tab allows you to customize what each user can access. Click on the corresponding box to enable/disable access. • Log Search • Two Way Audio • Remote Login...

  • Page 52: Ptz Icon

    Deleting a User Select a user from the User Management screen. Select Delete. The system displays a confirmation message. Confirm deletion. Changing a Password Select change Password from the User Management screen. The change Password screen displays. enter the fields and select OK. A confirmation screen displays. PtZ icon The Pan/Tilt/Zoom icon configures an optional PTZ camera.
  • Page 53 Serial Port Tab FIelD DescrIptIon Check this field to turn on the camera for that channel. Enable PTZ device address address Baud Rate PTZ device baud rate. Options are: 1200 2400 4800 9600 19200 34800 57600 115200 230400 460800 921600 PTZ device standard communication protocols.

  • Page 54: Advanced Icon

    Advanced Tab This tab helps you create, name, and save PTZ movement patterns for a specific channel. These patterns are Presets (move the camera from point A to point B), Cruise (move the camera through multiple points), or Track. you can create up to 128 PTZ movement configurations for a channel. FIelD DescrIptIon Preset...
  • Page 55 Click setting. A pop-up toolbar displays in the bottom of live video. Adjust PTZ to the appropriate location through toolbar buttons. Select a number from the drop down Number list (No.) to assign to the Preset. Click save and the preset points are setting successfully. you can set a maximum of 128 preset points.
  • Page 56 Select add to add up to 8 cruise lines Double-click one of the entries and the cruise - Preset screen displays. Select the add Preset Point button. A popup field displays.
  • Page 57 Add preset point Delete the preset point modify the selected preset Controls PTZ recording Start point tracks. Recording Start Wiper Control execute the recorded tracks. Track Control external IR devices hide function Adjust PRZ direction Note: Each channel can record only one track, and auto-save after recording is completed.

  • Page 58: Search Icon

    Playback control details as follow: Button FunctIon Button FunctIon Play/Pause Next Frame Fast Forward Previous Frame Play previous file Playback Single-screen Play next file display multi-Screen Display Select Pause to advance the recorded video frame by frame. advanced icon Select the advanced icon; the advanced setup screen displays 3 icons: Reset.

  • Page 59: Time Search Tab

    File management. Once you have located files for a specific time period, • you can select those files for deletion or lock them to prevent them being deleted. Image. Search for snapshots. • time search tab Use this tab if you need to check video for a specific time frame. On the right side of the screen, there is a calendar and a list of cameras.

  • Page 60: Event Search Tab

    event search tab This tab helps you find specific types of events for predetermined dates/ channels. Select a date to search as well as indicate what channels you want to include in the search. Select search. A list of events for that camera displays, with the type of event listed. Double-click the event to play back the video on full screen.

  • Page 61: File Management Tab

    File Management tab Use this tab to play back recorded files and then keep or delete them. FIelD DescrIptIon search Click to display recorded files according to channel number. Lock Check the box of a file you do not want accidently deleted (check mark appears in box) and then select Lock.

  • Page 62: Image Tab

    image tab The Image tab lets you set specific date/time parameters and then display the image from that date/time setting. Direction arrows let you move forward or backward through the saved video. Double-click the image to play back the video from the time when the image was captured. FIelD DescrIptIon search...

  • Page 63: Backup Icon

    BacKuP icon Back up recorded files to a removeable USB storage device. Insert USB device into USB slot on back of unit. Select the Backup icon from the Main Menu. The Backup screen displays. Set up search criteria to locate the files you want to back up. • Select which channels you want to search.

  • Page 64: Information Icon

    QR codes for iOS and Android systems as well as a Device ID. Scan these codes to download the mobile client and your device’s mobile phone port number when you are setting up the Uniden guardianLive app (see page 69).

  • Page 65: Event List Screen

    event list screen Select this icon to view event information for various types of alarms during a specified time frame. log list screen Select the Log icon and the Log List screen displays. enter start/end times and select what types of operations to search for. Select search and the system displays all events that fit those criteria.

  • Page 66: Network Screen

    network screen Select this icon to display the Network screen. This screen displays existing network parameters for the system. online users list screen Select this icon to display information on any users currently connected to the DVR system. exit screen Select this icon to return to the Main Menu screen.

  • Page 67: Disk Management Icon

    disK ManaGeMent icon Select this icon to view files on your hard drive and on a connected USB drive (if applicable). Select the Disk management icon from the Main Menu screen. The Disk Management screen displays. Buttons DescrIptIon Refresh Recheck identifiable disks (hard drive, USB drive, etc.) Browse Displays file names and other information for the...

  • Page 68: Logoff Icon

    Select cancel to return to the Disk Management screen. loGoFF icon The Logoff icon lets you log out of the system. This does not shut down the system but only logs you (as a user) out of the system. When you select the Logoff icon, a confirmation screen displays.

  • Page 69: Remote Access

    View live and recorded video remotely using an iOS or ndroid device and Uniden’s guardianLive App. From the Apple App Store, google Play, or the Amazon App store, download the Uniden guardianLive app. Open the app. Tap create account. The create account screen displays.

  • Page 70: Firmware Updates

    FirMWare uPdates From time to time, Uniden may update its products' firmware to improve features, fix bugs, or otherwise improve the product. Uniden recommends checking for firmware updates every 6 months. Check for firmware updates if you have service issues; your firmware may be out of date.

  • Page 71: Troubleshooting

    trouBlesHootinG after turning on, the DVr cannot switch on normally. Possible reasons: The power supply is not correct. • Switch power cable is not in good connection. • Switch power is damaged. • The program upgrading is wrong. • The hard disk is damaged or something is wrong with the hard disk cables. •...
  • Page 72 no video output in single channel, multiple channels and all channels. Possible reasons: Video format incorrect. Please ensure it is set corerctly, either PAL or • NTSC. (Australia = PAL). The image brightness is all 0. Please restore the default setup. •...
  • Page 73 the time display is wrong. Possible reasons: The time setting is wrong. Day light saving time has not been set up • properly. The battery is in bad connection or the voltage is too low. • DVr cannot control the ptZ. Possible reasons: Something wrong with the front-end PTZ.
  • Page 74 something wrong with the usB backup. Possible reasons: The CPU is busy please stop recording and then go on backup. • The data volume exceeds the backup storage capacity and it will cause • burning errors The backup device is not compatible. •...

  • Page 75: Specifications

    sPeciFication system GDVr42xx GDVr82xx Pentaplex View, Record, Playback backup, Remote monitoring # Channels hDmI VgA Out USB Ports 2 Back Video Input Resolution PTZ Control RS-485 Pelco D &P protocol ,etc Power DC/5V disPlaY Live Display 4 full, quad Channel Live Display 8 full, quad, 8, 9 Channel...
  • Page 76 500gB included max Capacity Up to 1TB Backup media USB Flash and hDD Backup File Format connectiVitY Connection Uniden Cloud-based P2P server Supported OS Windows Remote SW PC and mac email Notification With Snapshot SmartPhone, iPhone, iPad, Android Tablet support...
  • Page 77 system GDVr42xx GDVr82xx effective Pixels h: 728 V: 488 Resolution 700TVL Lens/Type 4.6mm, Fixed max Aperture F2.0 80° Scan Interlaced Sync System Internal IR LeD 24 pieces Night Vision 65ft Total Darkness Range min Illumination 1.0 Lux w/o IR LeD; 0 Lux w/ IR LeD Video Output Cable BNC/Power...

  • Page 78: Warranty

    GdVr 42/82 series important: Satisfactory evidence of the original purchase is required for warranty service. Please refer to our Uniden website for any details or warranty durations offered in addition to those contained below. Warrantor: The warrantor is Uniden Australia Pty Limited ABN 58 001 865 498 (“Uniden Aust”).
  • Page 79 Product, together with satisfactory evidence of your original purchase (such as a legible copy of the sales docket) to Uniden. Please refer to the Uniden website for address details. you should contact Uniden regarding any compensation that may be payable for your expenses incurred in making a warranty claim.
  • Page 80 © 2015 Uniden Australia Pty Limited. Version 1.0...

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