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- Page 1 DVR M-series MPEG-4 DVR System User’s Manual rel. 02052007 Version 1.2 Optiview...
- Page 2 User’s Manual...
- Page 3 Caution and Preventive Tips • Take care not to drop the unit or subject the unit to major shocks or jolts. • Do not place this unit on an unstable stand, bracket or mount. • This unit is designed for indoor use only. Do not place the unit near water or in other extremely humid conditions.
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Page 4: Important Information
Important Information Before proceeding, please read and observe all instructions and warnings in this manual. Retain this manual with the original bill of sale for future reference and, if necessary, warranty service. When unpacking your unit, check for missing or damaged items. If any item is missing, or if damage is evident, DO NOT INSTALL OR OPERATE THIS PRODUCT. -
Page 5: Table Of Contents
1. Overview ...7 Product Key Features ...8 Product Application Diagram...9 2. System Setup...9 Position the Unit...9 Selecting Video Format...10 Connecting Devices to the Unit...10 Rear Panel Connections... 11 3. General System Setup ...13 Front Panel Introduction ...14 3.1.1 LED Definition ...14 3.1.2 Function Keys...15 Power Up / Down the Unit ...17... - Page 6 4.4.2 To export normal video ...29 4.4.3 To Export event video...30 Deleting Recorded Video ...30 Dome Control...31 4.6.1 Dome Connection...31 4.6.2 Dome Protocol Setup ...32 4.6.3 RS485 Setup ...32 4.6.4 Dome Controlling Keys...33 4.6.5 Setting Preset Points ...35 4.6.6 Calling Preset Points ...36 Appendix A: Technical Specifications ...37 Appendix B: Record Duration...39...
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Page 7: Overview
MPEG-4 DVR includes DVRRemote, the remote viewing software that is a Web-browser plug-in, allows user to view live or recorded video images. The remote software is stored in MPEG-4 DVR and deployed over a LAN, WAN or Internet connection to remote Windows-based computers. This simplifies the installation and maintenance of the software components so all remote users are kept up to date. -
Page 8: Product Key Features
MPEG-4 DVR – 16ch Product Key Features The MPEG-4 DVR offers advanced features not typically found in standard multiplexers; it integrates the full features of a DVR, multiplexer and video server (by using the software DVRRemote). The key features of MPEG-4 DVR are listed as follows. -
Page 9: Product Application Diagram
Position the Unit Position / mount the MPEG-4 DVR in a proper place and be sure to power off the unit before making any connections. The placed location should avoid hindering or blocking the unit from airflow. Enough airflow is needed to protect the unit from overheating. -
Page 10: Selecting Video Format
Connecting Short-term Device If you plan to install any short-term devices to the MPEG-4 DVR and use them as part of the unit system, such as USB CD-ROM, USB Hard Disk Drive, etc, make sure those devices are connected only after the unit is powered up. -
Page 11: Rear Panel Connections
The following figure shows the connectors by name; and followed by the detailed description of each connector. LAN Connector (RJ-45) The MPEG-4 DVR is capable of networking. The LAN port opens the door of MPEG-4 DVR to Ethernet. USB Connector There is a USB 2.0 port on the rear panel for users to connect external USB... - Page 12 ALARM In 2 ALARM In 3 ALARM In 4 Power Jack The MPEG-4 DVR has a free voltage DC power connection jack. Please connect the power adapter that ships with the unit. NOTE: Use of other power adapter may cause overloading. Definition...
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Page 13: General System Setup
NOTE: UTP cable transfers not only Video Signal but also power for cameras. General System Setup The MPEG-4 DVR allows user to access some general operations through the front panel easily. The following subsections introduce the general operations of the unit. -
Page 14: Front Panel Introduction
Power LED (Green) The LED lit during the period when the correct power is connected. Network LED (Green) The LED should be lit when MPEG-4 DVR is connected to a network and blink when the data is being transferred. Alarm LED (Red) The LED should be lit during an alarm is triggered. -
Page 15: Function Keys
3.1.2 Function Keys The MPEG-4 DVR functional keys on the front panel for normal operation are described as follows. CHANNEL • When in both Live and Playback modes, press the CHANNEL key to view the corresponding video in full screen. The number of the CHANNEL keys corresponds to the number of cameras supported by the unit. - Page 16 Press to cancel or exit from certain mode or OSD menu without changing the settings made previously. ZOOM/ENTER • In OSD menu or selection interface, press the key to make the selection or save settings. • In live full screen view mode, press to view a 2× zoom image; press it again to exit zoom mode.
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Page 17: Power Up / Down The Unit
Power Up / Down the Unit If you must shut down the MPEG-4 DVR for any reason, please use the proper shut down and power up procedures to avoid damaging your DVR unit. To Power Up the Unit Check the used type of power source before plug in your DVR first (the unit... -
Page 18: Entering Osd Setup Menu
Entering OSD Setup Menu The OSD Main menu contains a list of items that are used to configure the MPEG-4 DVR. To enter the Main menu, press MENU and then enter Administrator or User password. The Password Verification screen displays as follows. -
Page 19: System Date / Time Setting
System Date / Time Setting User can set the current date, time and other OSD parameters in Date/Time menu. The administrator’s privileges are required for entering the submenu. In OSD Main menu, select <System Setup> and press ENTER, then select <Date/Time>... -
Page 20: Daylight Saving Time
Date Display Mode This function allows user to set the OSD display type of the date / time. There are three options to select from: <Y/M/D>, <M/D/Y> or <D/M/Y>. represents “Year”, “M” represents “Month” and “D” represents “Day”. Move to the item and press ENTER, the option starts blinking. Use UP / DOWN keys to change the setting. -
Page 21: Record Schedule / Quality Setting
Record Schedule / Quality Setting The Record Setup menu allows user to set recording quality, recording schedules, and other recording parameters. To setup the recording quality and schedules, you have to enter the OSD Setup Menu with correct Administrator's password. In the Main menu, move the cursor to <Record Setup>... -
Page 22: Schedule Setup
3.5.2 Schedule Setup The Schedule Setup is used to set the day and night time, or weekend recording schedule. Select <Schedule Setup> from the Record Setup menu and press ENTER; the following menu is displayed. 1. Day Time Start 2. Day Time End 3. -
Page 23: To Record Event Video Only
4.1.1 Viewing Modes The MPEG-4 DVR supplies user versatile ways of viewing both live and recorded video. Following presents these view formats. Viewing in Full Screen Press any CHANNEL key directly to view the corresponding camera image in full view format. -
Page 24: Digital Zoom
Viewing in Multi-window Various multi-window view formats are offered for selecting. To switch between available viewing formats, press MODE repeatedly. 4.1.2 Digital Zoom Users are able to view a 2× full screen in live mode. To view the 2× full screen, follow the steps. -
Page 25: Key Usage In Playback
Key Usage in Playback The key usage is slightly changed in playback mode. Following is the key usage found in playback mode. LEFT (Reverse Playback) The key is used to reverse the recorded video while the unit is playing back. Press the key repeatedly to increase the speed of reverse playback by 1×, 2×, 4×, 8×, 16×, or 32×. -
Page 26: Sequence Setup
ESC to stop sequencing. Searching Recorded Video The MPEG-4 DVR is capable of searching and playing back recorded video by date and time or events. Entering the specific date and time of the wanted video, the unit will then search for the matched video and play it on the monitor. -
Page 27: Searching By Event
NOTE: If there is no available recorded video that matches your specified time and date, the unit starts playback from the next available video. NOTE: The date/time information will be shown on the screen with a DST icon if the Daylight Saving Time function is enabled. “S” indicates summer time and “W”... -
Page 28: Video Export
USB ThumbDrive If you want to export video to an external device, make sure the external storage has been connected to the DVR unit and the port has been set appropriately for video export. According to the size of video, the export may take you about 10 minutes to 1 hour. -
Page 29: To Export Normal Video
“ezBurn” window displays as below figure. The information shown on the window is for read only. • If there is no any exportable external device connected to the DVR unit, then a warning message will be shown on the screen, as below figure: •... -
Page 30: To Export Event Video
The information shown on it is for read only. Data 205/11/07 • If there is no any exportable external device connected to the DVR unit, a warning message will be shown on the screen • Press ENTER to start the export the whole event video to the connected device;... -
Page 31: Dome Control
The default of this item is <2000/01/01>. Dome Control MPEG-4 DVR allows user to control a dome camera by the front panel. In Live mode, user can press CHANNEL key to display the desired dome camera in full view. To enter Dome Control mode, press the DOME key and press channel key 2 to display the hint screen;... -
Page 32: Dome Protocol Setup
RS485 Setup MPEG-4 DVR controls the domes via RS-485 communication protocol. The RS-485 parameters in MPEG-4 DVR must be set to the same parameters as the protocol for RS-422 setup of the dome. Users are allowed to change the RS-485 settings of the MPEG-4 DVR. -
Page 33: Dome Controlling Keys
1 to 255. The default ID is 224. Note that no two devices on the same bus should be given the same ID address, or a conflict may occur. The default MPEG-4 DVR RS-485 settings are 9600 Baud, 8 Data Bits, 1 Stop Bit and No Parity. - Page 34 User’s Manual Zoom In Use to zoom the dome camera in. This function is for user to choose the viewing area, more or less of it. Use to leave dome control mode and return to live and full screen viewing mode.
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Page 35: Setting Preset Points
4.6.5 Setting Preset Points The MPEG-4 DVR allows user to set preset positions; the amount of preset points depends on the dome manufacturer. Follow the steps to set preset points. • Press a Channel key to view the corresponding camera in full screen. -
Page 36: Calling Preset Points
4.6.6 Calling Preset Points Follow the steps to call preset points. • Press a Channel key to view the corresponding camera in full screen. • Then press DOME to enter dome control mode. • Press 2 to view the dome control Hint Screen; press 2 again to toggle the Hint Screen. -
Page 37: Appendix A: Technical Specifications
800x600, 1024x768, 1280x1024 pixels @ 60Hz (Optional) NTSC: 120PPS; PAL: 100PPS (16CH) Plug & Play RCAx1, Line-In RCAx1, Line-Out MPEG-4 Advanced Simple Profile Schedule, Alarm, Motion Detection NTSC: 30PPS@720x480 pixels; PAL: 25PPS@720x576 pixels NTSC: 60PPS@720x240 pixels; PAL: 50PPS@720x288 pixels NTSC: 120PPS@360x240 pixels; PAL: 100PPS@360x288 pixels... - Page 38 Alarm Alarm Input Alarm Relay Output Alarm Detection Motion Detection Video Loss Detection Auditory Alert Communication Communication Protocol Remote Control Software Network Connectivity LAN Remote Control Dome Control Dome Control Protocol Remote Operation On-Screen Display Search Play/Pause/REW/FF Password Control General Unit Dimension (WxHxD) Operation Temperature Relative Humidity...
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Page 39: Appendix B: Record Duration
Appendix B: Record Duration The record duration relates to recording rate, image quality and HDD capacity. Refer to the following table. NOTE: Record duration times are based on actual tests and represent average file sizes. Performance may vary depending on specific installations and use. Audio recording requires 8 KB per second (or 0.7 GB per day) for data storage. - Page 40 Number of Days of Recording @60PPS (without Audio) Recording Rate Total Total Images Per Images Per NTSC Second Second (5 KB) NTSC 160 GB Internal Storage 11.8 12.5 23.5 6.25 47.0 300 GB Internal Storage 11.0 22.0 12.5 44.1 6.25 88.2 600 GB Internal Storage 22.0...
- Page 41 600 GB Internal Storage 51.4 102.9 12.5 205.8 6.25 411.5 61.7 22.0 26.5 14.0 123.5 44.1 52.9 28.1 246.9 88.2 105.8 56.1 493.8 176.4 211.6 112.2 16.8 10.3 12.3 33.7 20.6 24.7 16.2 67.3 41.2 49.4 32.5 134.7 82.3 98.8 65.0 19.5 39.0...