Digimerge VCD304161 Installation And User Manual

Vcd 300 series 4/8/16 channel network dvr
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VCD 300 Series
4/8/16 Channel Network DVR
Models: VCD304161, VCD308161, VCD316161
Installation / User Manual
Digimerge Technologies Inc.
V.103105

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  • Page 1 VCD 300 Series 4/8/16 Channel Network DVR Models: VCD304161, VCD308161, VCD316161 Installation / User Manual Digimerge Technologies Inc. V.103105...
  • Page 2 WARNING TO REDUCE FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD, DO NOT EXPOSE THE UNIT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE. This installation should be made by a qualified service person and should conform to all local codes.
  • Page 3: Important Safeguards

    Cautions Read Before System Operation Follow these details to prevent material damage or personal injury. Signs of Caution and Warning Warning: This sign indicates that the user could die or be seriously wounded if not used or installed properly. Caution: This sign indicates that the user could be wounded or could expect property damage if not used or installed properly.
  • Page 5 Caution 1. Use the power cord, which is supplied or recommended by the supplier. The internal fan rotates at high speed and may cause an accident. 2. Do not drop, give strong vibration, or shock to the product. It may cause malfunction. 3.
  • Page 6: Table Of Contents

    Category SYSTEM STRUCTURE AND INSTALLATION ....................0 EXPLANATIONS FOR EACH FUNCTION ......................1 ....................................1 RONT ANEL IR R ................................4 EMOTE ONTROLLER ....................................6 ANEL PTZ CONNECTIONS ................................. 8 INSTALLATION..............................10 ............................10 ONNECTING ERIPHERAL EVICES ............................11 YSTEM TARTUP AND HUTDOWN OPERATION ................................
  • Page 7 APPENDIX ................................73 ................73 IST OF ULTILANGUAGE AND SPECIAL LETTERS FOR AMERA NPUT ITLE ..................................74 PECIFICATIONS APPENDIX II................................. 75 VCD 300 DVR..................75 NSTALLING A ECOND ARD DRIVE ON THE SERIES ..............76 IST OF THE ORTS TO BE OPENED ON THE OUTER FOR INTERNET CONNECTION .....
  • Page 9: System Structure And Installation

    1. System Structure and Installation The following accessories are supplied with the VCD series digital video recorder. Keep the carton and packaging materials for moving or storage purposes later. Note If any of these items are missing or damaged, notify your vendor immediately. Accessories User Manual IR Remote Controller...
  • Page 10: Explanations For Each Function

    2. Explanations for each function Front Panel The buttons on both the front panel of the VCD and IR Remote Controller have the same functions. Each button can activate different functions. The main functions of each button are shown below. Buttons Functions CD-RW...
  • Page 11 2.1.1. CD-RW (Option) The VCD series system can select the CD-RW as an Option. Use the CD-RW to backup the recorded image. Refer to “Image Backup” for a detailed explanation. 2.1.2. Network LED LED is blue when the system is connected to any network client (RemoteAgent). Light is automatically out when all clients are disconnected.
  • Page 12 2.1.14. SEQ Button Press SEQ Button and the screen will automatically changes. Refer to “Settings” for automatic sequencing interval (does not work on 4 split screen mode). 2.1.15. Playback / Pause Playback recorded screen. The corresponding channel can be playback in 1 screen mode or PIP screen and all the channels can be playback in 4 or 8 channels at once.
  • Page 13: Ir Remote Controller

    IR Remote Controller The function buttons on the IR Remote Controller are the same functions on the front panel, as shown below. Functions Activating LED Power Button SETUP (Use the Preset Button while using the PTZ ) Screen Mode Selection (1/4/8/PIPscreen sequence button) Number Input Button Digital Zoom Button...
  • Page 14 Note Number Button Change the channel on the 1-screen mode. Press the number buttons for 1~4 channels to see the corresponding channels. Also used to set the setting value on the “Setup” menu. Direction Key Button The direction key activates differently for Realtime Image/Playback Mode, Setup Menu Mode, Search Menu Mode and Digital Zoom Mode.
  • Page 15: Rear Panel

    Rear Panel The rear panel connections are shown below: Name Description VIDEO-IN (BNC) Connect camera. (Supports NTSC/PAL) Camera images of each channel will be outputted as is. It is also used when LOOP-OUT the corresponding image is required for other products (8 /16 channel has no LOOP-OUT).
  • Page 16 2.3.1. VIDEO-IN Connect the BNC plug of the camera cable to the corresponding channel number’s image input BNC plate, which is on the rear panel. Note Camera Input voltage level is 1Vp-p±10%. 2.3.2. LOOP OUT Use to apply the video camera input to other devices. Without using a video distributor, the same image can be connected to the camera input of other products.
  • Page 17: Ptz Connections

    Note The connection method differs according to the type of P/T/Z controller used. Inquire from your vendor if you are using anything other than the RS-485. Refer to the picture below for printer port connection of the VCD 304/308 rear panel. Serial SENSOR RELAY...
  • Page 18 VCD316. Upper port of I/O Terminal Block RS485A RS485B 2.4.1. VGA Port Use to connect a normal PC Monitor for local setup/surveillance. 2.4.2. LAN Port Connect the RJ-45 jack of the LAN cable to the LAN port. The Network has to be TCP/IP base 10/100 Ethernet LAN (Local Area Network), Internet or exclusive line, and the IP address should be fixed.
  • Page 19: Installation

    3. Installation Connecting Peripheral Devices This section describes how to efficiently hook up peripheral devices using with the VCD series. Below is a picture showing the connection for the VCD series with the peripheral devices. Install the VCD series on a flat surface. If required, attach a rubber mount for installation. If a 19-inch rack is used, it is recommended to install the system on shelve and use 2.5~3U(1U=1.75 inch or 4.45 cm) space for proper ventilation.
  • Page 20: System Startup And Shutdown

    System Startup and Shutdown 3.2.1. System Startup After connecting all peripheral devices, connect the power cord to VCD series for system startup. The power will turn on automatically if there was abnormal shutdown, such as a power failure. Register an admin. password after inputting the power and turning “ON” the system. This prevents others from modifying the settings.
  • Page 21 A screen asking for an admin. password will appear when the system power is turned on for the first time. The Log In screen will appear. Several users can use one system, using different passwords. Refer to the “Recorder->Password” for the user setting method. 3.2.2.
  • Page 22 Press the [Yes] button and the confirmation admin password will appear. Enter the proper password and press the [OK] button to shutdown the system safely. 3.2.3. Countermeasures after abnormal shutdown VCD series has been designed to operate for long periods without a problem. The operation of the system can be locked up, when major parts, (such as a hard disk) function abnormally due to external electric shock, physical damage, or other various reasons.
  • Page 23: Operation

    4. Operation Log In The VCD series has various on screen menu settings. The administrator can set the system password and <User> to prevent unauthorized changes to setting values and alteration to recorded files. You must log in with your password to access the menu setup.
  • Page 24: Real Time Live Mode

    Real time Live Mode Real time live image can be seen by a simple button operation after inputting the power. The images can be seen in real time by 1, 4, 9, 10, 16 and PIP screen. Whenever the button on the front panel or IR remote controller [ ] is pressed, the screen will change in 1 ->...
  • Page 25 4.2.2. See Operating Status In real time live mode, icons or messages will be indicated on the screen to notify the system mode or status. Below are the icon categories, which are indicated on the monitor. Fast Backward Playback Alarm (Indicates Times: X2, X4, X8, X16, X32 Playback Backward Frame by Frame...
  • Page 26: Recording Image Playback Mode

    Recording Image Playback Mode To search recorded images of the VCD series, the user will require selecting the date and time to search data easily. 4.3.1. Playback Recording Images To playback recorded images, press the Playback button from the Front Panel or IR Remote Controller. The latest recorded image will begin playback.
  • Page 27: Search Recording Image

    Search Recording Image 4.4.1. Calendar Search The user can select date and time to search for a certain file within the recorded image. Press the [Search] button of the IR Remote Controller and the Search Menu will be indicated on the screen below. Below is the sequence to search date and time.
  • Page 28 4.4.2. Search Date/ Time Enter the desired date and time for the user to playback the recorded image. Select [Search->Date/Time Search] category and the screen will appear as shown below. Use the arrow button to move to each day/month/year and time (hour:min:secs AM/PM) category for entering date and time.
  • Page 29 4.4.3. Event Search The Event Search function is used to find a particular event, quickly and easily. To see a particular event of activated time, move the arrow button on the Front Panel or Remote Controller to the desired time range. The following categories may be indicated on the Event Viewer.
  • Page 30: Setting

    5. Setting To operate the VCD series system, appropriate setting values in the setting menu are necessary. Users can either input or change the settings values listed in the table below. Main Classification Sub Classification Setting Category Default Resolution 352x240 Sequence Dwell General Spot Dwell...
  • Page 31 Main Classification Sub Classification Setting Category Default On/Off None Motion Alarm Dwell 5 sec Pre-Alarm 0 sec On/Off Alarm Alarm Out None Video Loss Dwell 5 sec Pre-Alarm 0 sec Smart Alarm Smart Alarm Alarm Out Dwell Time Type 192.168.000.XXX IP Address (MAC Address 최하위...
  • Page 32: Recorder - General

    Recorder - General Set general user environment for the system. Use the button of the Front Panel or Remote Controller to select the category, and press the [Enter] button. A detailed menu of each category will appear. 5.1.1. Resolution Select there solution for the recording image. The resolution is the required horizontal and vertical pixel number of a pages.
  • Page 33 Note The storage capacity for the same image will differ. That is, images per byte is a ratio of the image dimensions (horizontal x vertical), thus 704×240 is twice the size of 352×240 and 704×480 takes about 4 times the storage capacity.
  • Page 34 5.1.3. Spot-out Dwell Set the screen sequencing of the connected monitor, which has been connected to the product by external output. Select setting are 1~60secs. The external output cannot use other functions except when seeing the image on the screen. Press the [Select Camera] button and the following screen will appear.
  • Page 35 5.1.5. Language The VCD series support multi-languages. According to the environment, the user can select several languages (presently supports Chinese, English and Japanese). Select the language and the entire menu will change to the selected language. The screens below shows that Korean and Japanese have been selected.
  • Page 36: Recorder-Time & Date

    Recorder-Time & Date Set the date and time of the system. Below is the setting method to set the date and time. Use the up and down button on the Front Panel or IR Remote Controller to move to the desired category. Press the [Enter] button on the Front Panel or IR Remote Controller to start editing.
  • Page 37 5.2.1. Date and Time Insert the exact date and time. Press the [Enter] button and the state will change to the input date. Input the time and date of the system accurately, as it plays an important role in solving any problem with recorded image or event log. The current time and date is stored in each recorded image with precision, as they are displayed during playback.
  • Page 38: Recorder-Backup

    Recorder-Backup There are two ways to backup a recorded date in the VCD series. The first method is using the CD-RW Drive (selected specs) to backup by CD. The second method is using the USB external storage device for backup. Use the CD-RW Drive or USB Device attached to the VCD series to backup the recorded images.
  • Page 39 Enter each item on the screen below to backup recorded images. 1. Select the record start time for backup. 2. Select the record end time for backup. 3. Select the channels to backup. The user can select several channels together, but if the backup data capacity is more than the storage capacity, backup will not proceed.
  • Page 40 When the backup has been done properly, the message will appear below. If the operation was canceled during backup, the error message will appear. below...
  • Page 41 If the CD-R Media (Blank CD) for backup has not been inserted on the drive, the following error message will appear below. If the space of the CD-R is too small, or the storage capacity is too huge, the following error message will appear. You can prepare a larger capacity CD-R or decrease the time of the backup image.
  • Page 42: Recorder-Disk Format

    Recorder-Disk Format Supports the attached HDD format of the system. Note The HDD format is not supported by the HDD that’s in use, as surveillance will be vulnerable. Select the Disk Format category and the following screen will appear. Select the HDD to format and check the capacity. Press the [OK] button and the formatting will proceed. The HDD cannot be formatted when there is only one.
  • Page 43: Deleting Hard Drive Data And Setup Configuration

    Deleting hard drive data and setup configuration Note: This feature is available from firmware version 1.14 or above. Procedure 1. On the front panel press the left arrow and the Screen Mode Selection button simultaneously. For more information see page 2.. 2.
  • Page 44: Recorder-Passwords

    Recorder-Passwords Set the system passwords for <Admin> and <User>. <Admin> can do the setting for the password only. Each user has to input a designated password to log-on the system. Set the password after selecting the [Admin] and [User] by pressing the arrow button.
  • Page 45 Press the [Enter] button and the color of the password input box will change. Use the number button to move the cursor, and press the [Enter] button before inserting the number. To insert the password by using the remote controller’s number button, press the [Enter] button on the input column. The column will change to white, and a password can be set by using the number button.
  • Page 46 Enter a new password. After entering the password, re-enter the same password again.
  • Page 47 When the entered password is complete, a message will appear informing you that the password had been entered successfully. An error message will appear when the password is inputted incorrectly. After setting the password, do not forget to inform other users.
  • Page 48 5.6.3. Authorization This is the category to set the authorization of the <User>. The admin. can use the entire category, but the settings can be set differently, depending on the <User>. Press the [Permission] button and the following screen will be displayed. Select categories used by each user and press the [Enter] button to check the categories.
  • Page 49: Recorder-Log Off

    Recorder-Log Off Log-off <User>, who has been Log-on presently. Log-on by entering <User> or <Admin> authorized password, to activate system or to go inside the setting menu again. You must Log-off after changing the setting values so that no unauthorized activation can be done.
  • Page 50: Camera-Common

    Camera-Common 5.8.1. Title Input the camera title of the selected camera. The inputted camera title is displayed on the OSD (On-Screen Display) and is also displayed on the recorded files. When the file is played back on the system or remote site, the camera title will be indicated on the image file during playback.
  • Page 51 The following screen shows a virtual keyboard to input letters. The VCD series supports Multilanguage and special letters to input the camera name. There are language and special letters to input on each page. The following method is used to input each language and special letters. 1) Check the channel to input camera name.
  • Page 52 5.8.2. Security Mode Set the security mode of the image screen. When this mode is set up, the image cannot be shown on the monitor. If the recording is set; recording will be in progress, but will not be shown on the monitor. 5.8.3.
  • Page 53: Camera-Recording

    Camera-Recording Set the desired environment related to the camera’s usage. The screen below shows the settings related to the recordings. 5.9.1. Set a frame per second for recording an image connected to each camera. This cannot exceed NTSC: 30fps, PAL: 25fps. The remaining frame number is indicated at the bottom left of the screen whenever the frame number of each camera is modified.
  • Page 54 5.9.4. Area Set the motion detection area. The default value is selected as an entire area when the motion detection area is selected. The movement will be detected according to the area selected. Motion detection will not be done if the area is not set. Set the area by using the direction key on the Front Panel or the IR Remote Controller.
  • Page 55 Press the [Enter] button and the color of the cursor will change. Use the direction key to increase the setting area. Once the setting area is completed, press the [Enter] button for confirmation. Press the [OK] button to save the contents of the settings. Once the area is set, the box will be checked as the picture above.
  • Page 56 To set the row and line press the green box on the screen corner. To set the entire area, press the left bottom corner of the screen. 5.9.5. Tracking Traces and indicates the movement detected on the area set. A yellow box will be indicated on the screen, whenever there is movement on the live display screen.
  • Page 57: Camera-Schedule

    5.10 Camera-Schedule Set the recording schedule for each camera. Select the camera to set the schedule. The following picture shows the status of schedule setup for all cameras. The number indicates the time. Recording schedule can be set per hour. The “initial” indicates the status of recording. The status of recording will be displayed on the upper right of each channel when the live channel is seen.
  • Page 58 After pressing the [Holiday Setup] button, the screen below will be displayed. Use this function when assigning other holidays, other than Saturday and Sunday. The method to assign a holiday is as followings. Move cursor to 01/01 (month/day) on the center of bottom. Put the cursor in the number section and input the month/date by pressing the [Up] and [Down] button on the Front Panel or IR Remote Controller.
  • Page 59: Camera-Color

    5.11 Camera-Color Set the brightness, contrast, color and tint of the connected camera. Each setting value can be set – or + value from the present value. 5.11.1. Bright Adjust the brightness (shades) of the channel. If the entire image is dark or bright to a great extent, adjust to the value.
  • Page 60 5.11.2. Contrast Adjust the contrast, which is a ratio of brightness to darkness for the image. Greater the value; bright side becomes brighter, and dark side becomes darker. If the value is increased to the extent where too much saturation is not observed in the image, higher contrast can be helpful to display the image vividly.
  • Page 61: Camera- Ptz

    5.12 Camera- PTZ Set the camera audio and P/T/Z environment. 5.12.1. Protocol Set the protocol to control the P/T/Z controller connected to P/T/Z port on the back panel. P/T/Z controller is also called receiver or RX if it becomes separated from the camera. Default is NONE, which indicates that the P/T/Z controller protocol is not set.
  • Page 62: Camera- Audio

    5.12.2. Address Set the P/T/Z driver address of the connected camera. Check the below items for proper P/T/Z operation. 1. Check if the protocol of all P/T/Z controllers connected to the system are in accordance. 2. Check if the communication setting, including baud rate of all P/T/Z controllers are in accordance with the assigned value for that P/T/Z protocol.
  • Page 63: Alarm In/Out

    5.14 Alarm In/Out This is the setting menu screen for the alarm-activated recording and camera, connected with the VCD series system. 5.14.1. On/Off Select whether or not to activate the alarm. Press the [Enter] button and select On/Off. 5.14.2. Camera Select camera channel number to connect with the alarm.
  • Page 64 5.14.3. Out Select the connected number (1,2 or None) to use for activating the alarm. 5.14.4. IPS Set the desired number of frames for the recording of the connected camera. Set the number of frames according to each camera. When a, ca, ma has been set on the schedule, the recording will be done according to the frames set on the IPS. 5.14.5.
  • Page 65: Alarm-Motion Alarm

    5.15 Alarm-Motion Alarm Set the alarm activation, recording frame and time for motion detected on the camera image. This can be set while using the Motion Alarm. 5.15.1. On/Off Select whether or not to activate the motion detection alarm for each channel. 5.15.2.
  • Page 66: Alarm-Video Loss

    5.16 Alarm-Video Loss Set to display the alarm when the connected camera (BNC cable) is disconnected or has been pulled off accidentally. 5.16.1. On/Off Select whether or not to use the Video Loss connected with each channel. 5.16.2. Alarm Out Select the connected number (1,2 or number) to use when activating the alarm.
  • Page 67: Network-Ip Setting

    5.18 Network-IP Setting Set the network environment of the system. Input the numbers, using the direction keys or the numbered buttons on the remote control. Consult your vendor if user wants to use a modem. Note 5.18.1. Type Select the network connect type. Select either a LAN or DHCP. 5.18.2.
  • Page 68 5.18.3. Subnet The Subnet Mask address recognizes the subnet to which the system belongs. The Default is 255.255.255.0. Consult a network administrator for more accurate information. 5.18.4. Gateway This is the IP address of the network router or gateway. It is required when the user wants to connect through the external router from the remote.
  • Page 69: Network-Dynamic Ip Server

    5.19 Network-Dynamic IP Server Set network environment of system. The number buttons on the IR Remote Controller can be used as direction keys. Check the [On/Off] category. 5.19.1. Dynamic IP Server Input IP address of the Dynamic IP Server . Note.
  • Page 70: Network-Event Notification

    5.20 Network-Event notification Sends event notification content to the user’s e-mail when an event activates. 5.20.1. Notification Server The user can be notified of an event activated, by getting the event through the PC with a RemoteAgent. To use this function, tick the [Notification Sever] category. Enter the IP address of the PC to get the image transmitted when there is an event.
  • Page 71 5.20.2. Email Notify Tick the [Email Notify] category for the user to get the event by e-mail. Press the [Email List] button and the menu to enter the e-mail address will appear. Move the cursor to the [Email] input column, and press [Enter]. A virtual keyboard will appear, enabling the user to input the e-mail address.
  • Page 72: System-System Information

    5.21 System-System Information This is the VCD series system information screen. Note The details in the information screen can be different, based on the model number and the system environment. 5.21.1. Signal System The type of video signal is displayed: NTSC or PAL. 5.21.2.
  • Page 73: System-System Log

    5.21.4. Disk Usage Hard disk usage is displayed. (Used/Total HDD space (Remaining space%)) 5.21.5. IP Address IP address of the system is displayed. 5.21.6. MAC Address MAC address of the system is displayed. 5.22 System-System Log You can see the information being used in the VCD series system. To see more information, move the cursor to the [Up/Down] button and press the [Enter] button.
  • Page 74: System-System Upgrade

    5.23 System-System Upgrade This screen appears during system upgrade. Upgrade can be done through LAN, CD or USB. 5.23.1. Upgrade From Select media to upgrade when upgrading system. Media is displayed when the [Scan] button is pressed. 5.23.2. Device Displays the type of selected upgrade media. To upgrade the media using the internal CD-RW follow these steps: Prepare upgrade image CD.
  • Page 75 Upgrade copied file from the system. When the upgrade is completed, without any error, no error message will be displayed, and the system will automatically reboot after the upgrade. 5.23.3. Host Address Input the host server address when upgrading through the TFTP server 5.23.4.
  • Page 76: System-Import Setup

    5.24 System-Import Setup Import the setting value from the recorded setting file. When the [Scan] button is pressed it will display the device list of connected USB and CD-RW. Since the setting size file is very small on the Import/Export Setup, only the USB disk is supported.
  • Page 77: System-Export Setup

    5.25 System-Export Setup Export setting value of the system to the USB disk. Use Import to set the value on other DVR’s.
  • Page 78: System-Factory Default

    5.26 System-Factory Default This screen allows the users to return to the factory default setting. If the current setting values are ignored, then all the settings will return to the factory default except the network setting and password. All the setting values, except for the network setting and passwords, will return to the default value when the [Yes] button is pressed.
  • Page 79: Remote Setting

    6. Remote Setting Remote System Setting. If the VCD series is connected to a network, some of the system settings can be changed from remote sites, using the Internet Explorer web browser. Enter the IP address of the VCD series DVR followed by “...
  • Page 80: Remote Monitoring

    Remote Monitoring The VCD series can be monitored using the Remote Agent software or the Internet Explorer web browser. To view in Internet Explorer, enter the IP address of the VCD series DVR followed by “:2000” in the address bar of Internet Explorer. (See 6.1 above for examples).
  • Page 81 To view a camera, click on the number corresponding to the camera channel. (If the DVR is connected to a router, the private/LAN IP address will appear in the Public IP address box. Change the private/LAN address to the public/WAN IP address, and then click on the camera channel)
  • Page 82: Appendix

    7. Appendix List of Multilanguage and special letters for Camera Input Title Language Page Language Page Basic Latin Number Forms Latin-1 Supplement Arrows Latin Extended-A Mathematical Operators Latin Extended-B Miscellaneous Technical IPA Extensions Control Pictures Spacing Modifier Letters Optical Character Recognition Combining Diacritical Marks Enclosed Alphanumeric Greek...
  • Page 83: Specifications

    , CE (EMC/LVD) – CLASS A * The system specification can be modified without notification. Because our products are subject to continuous improvement, Digimerge and its subsidiaries reserve the right to modify product design and specifications without notice and without incurring any obligation. E&OE...
  • Page 84: Installing A Second Hard Drive On The Vcd 300 Series Dvr

    8. APPENDIX II Installing a Second Hard drive on the VCD 300 series DVR Procedure: 1. Take the cover off removing all the screws. 2. Locate the hard drive bracket. 3. Disconnect the power and data cables of the Master HDD Drive. 4.
  • Page 85: List Of The Ports To Be Opened On The Router For Internet Connection

    Router configuration To view you cameras remotely on the WAN ( Internet) you have to get your WAN IP address from your Router or you can find it at www.whatismyip.com on the internet explorer . If you need more information refer to the “ Routers Configuration Manual” on the Digimerge Website,...
  • Page 86: How To Configure, Record, Playback And Listen To The Audio On The Dvr Through The Network

    How to configure, record, playback and listen to the audio on the DVR through the Network The VCD300 series DVR is capable of recording up to 4 audio channels individually. Each audio channel can be assigned to a specific video channel. In playback mode you can playback using either the DVR or the Remote Agent software to listen to the audio live, or playback.
  • Page 87: How To View And Listen To The Audio Using The Remote Agent Software On The Network

    How to view and listen to the audio using the Remote Agent software 7.0 on the Network. To view and listen to the audio make sure you have an existing working connection to the DVR using the Remote Agent Software 7.0 To connect to view or Playback and listen to the audio it is recommended that you connect only to one camera with audio at one time.
  • Page 88: How To Setup Continuous + Motion Alarm Recording On The Vcd 300 Series

    How to setup continuous + motion alarm recording. With firmware v1.16, the VCD 300 series can be set to record on continuous + motion recording at the same time. The advantage of this is to provide a continuous live feed for remote viewing (at a low IPS), while at the same time enabling motion alarm recording (at a higher IPS).
  • Page 89 Set Continuous Recording Settings: Move to the Camera menu and select Recording. Press Enter. For each camera set the Recording IPS, at a low IPS (1 IPS is recommended) and press OK. Set Motion Alarm Settings: Move to the Alarm menu and select Motion Alarm. Press Enter. For each camera turn On the Motion Alarm (in the second column of the screen) and set the motion alarm IPS, Dwell Time and Pre-Alarm.
  • Page 90 Example: Motion Alarm turned On: DVR settings: All cameras are scheduled for CM recording (SETUP Camera Schedule) The Recording IPS is set to 2 for all cameras. (SETUP Camera Recording) The Motion Alarm is turned On and the Motion Alarm IPS is set to 15 for all cameras (SETUP Alarm Motion Alarm) Each camera will record as follows: Continuous recording will at 2 IPS Motion Alarm recording will at 15 IPS...
  • Page 91: Warranty

    Warranty and Non-Warranty Service: Contact the dealer that sold you this product, during the warranty period if applicable, to obtain service. Non-warranty service is subject to Digimerge's then current service terms and prices. If the dealer fails to respond, cannot be reached or fails to provide you with the required service, you may obtain service directly from Digimerge by calling our service department at (866) 344-4674.

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