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- Page 1 SINGLE CHANNEL DVR Instruction Manual DXR1000 / SXR1000 Series – DVR without Audio DXR1100 / SXR1100 / DGR1100 Series – DVR with Audio www.strategicvista.com Please be sure to read carefully and follow all the safety information. Keep the manual in a safe place for future reference.
- Page 2 INTRODUCTION Congratulations on your purchase of the Single Channel Digital Video Recorder from Strategic Vista. The DVR converts analog video into digital format and records them on a removable hard disk drive (included with some models). Digital video allows you to quickly access and search for a specific time segment or event which has been recorded.
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Page 3: Safety Warning
SAFETY WARNING All the safety and operating instructions should be read before the appliance is operated. The improper operation may cause irreparable damage to the appliance. • Please lift and place this equipment gently. • Do not expose this equipment under to direct sunlight. •... -
Page 4: Table Of Contents
TABLE OF CONTENTS PAGE 1. SYMBOLS USED IN MANUAL ----------------------------------------------------------------- 2. SYSTEM INCLUDES ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- 3. OPERATION --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 4. DVR FRONT PANEL CONTROLS ----------------------------------------------------------- 5. BACK PANEL ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 6. MENU ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 7. MENU OPTIONS --------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 8. VIEWING OPTIONS ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- 9. RECORDING METHODS --------------------------------------------------------------------- 10. -
Page 5: Symbols Used In Manual
SYMBOLS USED IN THIS MANUAL This type of comment represents information that you may find useful. Text in this note is bold. This type of comment represents a significant accomplishment achieved in the set-up, or a feature that is particularly beneficial. Text in this note is italicized and bold. THIS TYPE OF COMMENT REPRESENTS SOMETHING TO BE AWARE OF OR TO BE CAUTIOUS ABOUT. -
Page 6: Operation
OPERATION If you purchased a DVR without a hard disk drive, please refer to Appendix #1 for installation instructions. Please refer to Appendix #1 for installation / removal of a HDD. Connect the AC Power Cord to the Power Adapter and plug into an electrical outlet. A Red LED indicator light will be ON to indicate that the DVR is in Standby mode. -
Page 7: Dvr Front Panel Controls
DVR FRONT PANEL CONTROLS Removable Cartridge Casing The DVR comes with a removable hard disk drive tray. Note: the HDD should be installed prior to turning the DVR ON. MENU Press MENU to enter the Main Menu. You will be prompted for a password upon pressing the MENU button. - Page 8 POWER Press POWER to turn the DVR system ON and OFF. REW / ◄ The rewind button serves two functions: (i) Pressing REW plays video backwards at a high speed. For instructions on changing the REW speed, please see page 13. (ii) In Menu mode, the button is used to scroll Left through options.
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Page 9: Back Panel
BACK PANEL VIDEO IN External I/O POWER ALARM VIDEO OUT VIDEO IN Connects to a video source, such as a camera, Quad monitor, or multiplexer. VIDEO OUT Connects to the monitor on which the DVR video will be viewed. RS232 / ALARM INPUT / EXTERNAL I/O Connects to a PC for Remote Protocol, or to the Alarm Block included with the system. -
Page 10: Menu
ACCESSING THE MENU The Menu allows you to configure your DVR settings and program various recording options. Follow these steps in order to access the Menu: Press the Menu button. The password screen will appear: Password: 0000 The default Password is 0000 if you have not yet programmed or changed it. In this case, you can simply press the Enter button to access the Menu. -
Page 11: Menu Options
MENU OPTIONS TIMER Day – Select the day, or days (Mon-Fri / Sat-Sun / Daily) of the week that you wish to schedule the DVR to automatically record. (Timer) Start – Select the starting time for the recording. Start Daily 01:00 02:00 End –... - Page 12 Record Mode – Sets recording mode between Frame and Field. One frame is equal to two fields. The default setting is Field. It is recommended that you leave the Record Mode as Field. ALARM Alarm Enable – Enables / disables Alarm feature to function. (Menu) Timer Alarm Duration –...
- Page 13 Message Latch – Selects whether the DVR messages (such as DISK FULL, (System) NOT FOUND, or KEY LOCK) will disappear after 10 sec ► Buzzer : On or remain on screen. When set to NO, the messages go HDD Overwrite : No away after 10 sec.
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Page 14: Viewing Options
VIEWING OPTIONS FAST REWIND AND FAST FORWARD You can increase the speeds of Fast Forward and Rewind on the DVR. While in PLAY mode, pressing the FF / REW button once initiates FF / REW in a speed of 2X. Pressing the FF / REW button a second time increases the FF / REW speed to 4X. -
Page 15: Search
SEARCH The DVR allows you to easily find sections of recorded video using the Search feature. ►Last Record Press the SEARCH button and you will see the following options: Full List Alarm List Last Record: Plays the last recorded piece of video. Full List: Shows a listing of all recorded video on the HDD, Time Search... -
Page 16: Key Lock
KEY LOCK For added security, you can “Lock” the buttons on your DVR. Locking disables the buttons and prevents other people from using the system. Press ENTER and MENU at the same time to enable Key Lock. Press ENTER and MENU at the same time to disable Key Lock. TROUBLESHOOTING PROBLEM REMEDY... -
Page 17: Technical Specifications
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS IDE type, UTMA 66 above, 1 removable HDD supported HDD STORAGE Available on DXR1100 / SXR1100 / DGR1100 models only AUDIO RECORD MODE Manual / Alarm / External / Timer PLAYBACK SEARCHING Date & Time / Event / Alarm searching RS232 O.S.D. -
Page 18: Appendix #1 - Installing The Hdd
APPENDIX #1 – INSTALLING the HDD The HDD serves the same purpose in a DVR as a video cassette does in a VCR. However, installing the HDD is a bit more complicated. Please follow the next steps carefully in order to ensure proper installation. The compartment located on the front panel of the DVR is the removable Cartridge Casing in which you insert the HDD. - Page 19 3. Connect the HDD into the Cartridge Casing Take the Hard Disk Drive and Connect the two cables from the back of the Cartridge Casing to the HDD. The cables should be pushed in firmly, but not forcibly. The 4 Pin connection is the DC Power cable, and the wider cable is the standard Hard Drive IDE type connection.
- Page 20 7. Lock the Cabinet Lock the cabinet by turning the key clockwise. (locked) (unlocked) If you need to unlock the cabinet, turn the key counter-clockwise from the position shown above. IF YOU DO NOT LOCK THE CABINET, THE DVR SYSTEM WILL NOT FUNCTION PROPERLY.
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Page 21: Appendix #2 - Connection To Monitor
APPENDIX #2 – CONNECTION to MONITOR Shown below are three possible configurations for connecting the Single Channel DVR to your existing Observation System. Other connection methods are possible. Connection with a Single Camera Main Monitor Video Camera Alarm Sensor VIDEO OUT Alarm Input VIDEO IN RS232... -
Page 22: Appendix #3 - Alarm Block Connection To Monitor
APPENDIX #3 – ALARM BLOCK CONNECTION to MONITOR DVR – Back Panel Monitor – Back Panel Alarm NO 8 15 COM 14 A/I NC 7 R/S 6 13 A/R E/O 5 12 D/F S/O 4 11 RX2 10 TX2 V/L 3 9 GND TX1 2 RX1 1... -
Page 23: Appendix #4 - Alarm Block Connection To Multiplexer
APPENDIX #4 – ALARM BLOCK CONNECTION to MULTIPLEXER DVR – Back Panel Multiplexer – Back Panel Please refer to your Multiplexer user manual, for the switch out pin number NO 8 15 COM 14 A/I NC 7 R/S 6 13 A/R E/O 5 12 D/F S/O 4... -
Page 24: Appendix #5 - Pin Configurations
APPENDIX #5 – PIN CONFIGURATIONS... - Page 25 PIN 1. RS232-TX : RS-232 DVR can be controlled remotely by an external device or control system, such as a control keyboard, using RS-232 serial communications signals. PIN 2. RS232-RX : RS-232 DVR can be controlled remotely by an external device or control system, such as a control keyboard, using RS-232 serial communications signals.
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Page 26: Appendix #6 - Rack Mount Installation
APPENDIX #6 – RACK MOUNT INSTALLATION Screws and brackets for rack mounting applications can be purchased as an optional accessory. For more information about the rack mount & other accessories through Strategic Vista, please visit: www.strategicvista.com... -
Page 27: Appendix #7 - Recording Speeds
APPENDIX #7 – RECORDING SPEEDS (in hours) Based on 80 GB HDD Best Record High Quality Normal 1108 Basic 1850 Based on 40 GB HDD Best 18.5 34.5 138.5 277.5 Record High 24.5 92.5 Quality Normal 18.5 138.5 Basic 30.5 61.5 115.5 231.5...
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