Costar Video Systems CR1600PC Quick Manual

Hybrid digital video recorder

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  • Page 3: About This Document

    About This Document This document contains brief instructions for the configuration and operation of DVR. For detailed instructions, see the User’s Manual on the software CD. Notice Specifications are subject to change without prior notice. The information contained herein is to be considered for reference only. The software included in this product contains some Open Sources.
  • Page 4: Important Safeguards

    Important Safeguards 1. Read Instructions All the safety and operating instructions should be read before the appliance is operated. 2. Retain Instructions The safety and operating instructions should be retained for future reference. 3. Cleaning Unplug this equipment from the wall outlet before cleaning it. Do not use liquid aerosol cleaners. Use a damp soft cloth for cleaning. 4.
  • Page 5 18. Telnet Communication Cable Caution: To reduce the risk of fire, use only No. 26 AWG or larger telecommunication line cord. 19. Correct Batteries Warning: Risk of explosion if battery is replaced by an incorrect type. Replace only with same or equivalent type recommended by manufacturer. Dispose of used batteries according to the instructions.
  • Page 6: Specifications

    Specifications 16-Channel Model Video Signal Format NTSC or PAL (programmable) Video Input Composite: 16 BNC, 1 Vp-p, 16 looping, auto-terminating Network camera: max. 16 channels (Hybrid model only) Monitor Outputs One HDMI, One DVI, One VGA, 10 SPOT (One HD SPOT, 9 SD SPOT) Recording Resolution 704x480 (4CIF), 704x240 (2CIF), 352x240 (CIF) (704x576, 704x288, 352x288 for PAL) Max.
  • Page 7 General Dimensions (W x H x D) 17.3" x 7.0" x 18.2" (440mm x 177mm x 462mm) Unit Weight 38.1 lbs. (17.3kg) Shipping Weight 46.1 lbs. (20.9kg) Shipping Dimensions 23.2" x 13.7" x 27.6" (590mm x 350mm x 700mm) (W x H x D) Operating Temperature 41°F to 104°F (5°C to 40°C) Operating Humidity...
  • Page 8 32-Channel Model Video Signal Format NTSC or PAL (programmable) Video Input Composite: 1 Vp-p, 32 auto-terminating Network camera: max. 32 channels (Hybrid model only) Monitor Outputs One HDMI, One DVI, One VGA, 12 SPOT (2 HD SPOT, 10 SD SPOT) Recording Resolution 704x480 (4CIF), 704x240 (2CIF), 352x240 (CIF) (704x576, 704x288, 352x288 for PAL) Max.
  • Page 9 General Dimensions (W x H x D) 17.3" x 7.0" x 18.2" (440mm x 177mm x 462mm) Unit Weight 38.1 lbs. (17.3kg) Shipping Weight 46.1 lbs. (20.9kg) Shipping Dimensions 23.2" x 13.7" x 27.6" (590mm x 350mm x 700mm) (W x H x D) Operating Temperature 41°F to 104°F (5°C to 40°C) Operating Humidity...
  • Page 10: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Installation ................................11 Configuration ..............................13 Front Panel Buttons and LEDs ......................... 13 Turning on the DVR ............................13 Turning off the DVR ............................13 Initial Unit Setup ............................... 14 Operation ................................16 Live Monitoring ..............................16 Searching Video ...............................
  • Page 11: Installation

    Installation No special tools are required to install the DVR. Refer to the installation manuals for the other items that make up part of your system. 16-Channel Model 32-Channel Model ① ② ③ Power In Video In (BNC) Audio In ④...
  • Page 12  SD SPOT (BNC, Multi-Channel Display): Connect a spot monitor which supports a BNC interface for the multi-channel display. The multi-channel display settings are available at the SPOT – Multi Channel menu of SmartGuard.  Alarm Out (TTL): Connect external alarm-out devices such as buzzers or lights. ...
  • Page 13: Configuration

    Configuration Front Panel Buttons and LEDs  Power Button: Turn the system on or off.  Power LED: Is lit when the unit is turned on.  HDD LED: Flickers when the unit accesses to the hard disk drive.  DVD RW: Use to export recorded data to the DVD RW media. ...
  • Page 14: Initial Unit Setup

    Initial Unit Setup The first time you turn on the system, the SmartGuard program operates and it will immediately begin recording. If you have less than 32 cameras, you must disable cameras which are not connected (SYSTEM – Set up General menu of SmartGuard);...
  • Page 15 − If multi-monitors are used, set the screen mode to the single-screen or 2x2 screen mode in SmartGuard during the Event Search – Motion Detection search. − Use the remote program rather than running the SmartSesarch program when you play back video. Before using your DVR for the first time, you will want to establish the initial settings.
  • Page 16: Operation

    Operation Live Monitoring SmartGuard is powerful surveillance software. It provides multiplexer functions, digital time-lapse recording and event-driven recording. SmartGuard also provides motion detection, PTZ control and various image enhancement functions. 16-Channel Model 32-Channel Model ② ③ ④ ① Monitoring Screen Utility Buttons Menu Button System Status...
  • Page 17 Displays monitoring video. Monitoring Screen OSD Display: Go to System – OSD menu of SmartGuard, and enable OSD display to display  the OSD information. : Recording schedule (time-lapse recording / event recording / time-lapse and – event recording). : A motion detection, object detection or video loss event has been detected. –...
  • Page 18 Displays a PTZ control buttons. PTZ Control Panel Displays alarm control buttons. You can check the alarm status and control the alarm out. The user Alarm Control Panel can activate or inactivate alarm out manually by clicking the button when it is released or pressed. You can change the alarm out setting values at the ALERT –...
  • Page 19: Searching Video

    Searching Video SmartSearch is a powerful tool for SmartGuard. It features playback and search functions for recorded data and consists of Playback Screen, Timetable, Status Window and Utility Buttons. Each area displays or controls recorded information. Click (Menu) button and SmartSearch menu of SmartGuard to get into the SmartSearch mode. To return to the SmartGuard (Menu) button and SmartGuard menu of SmartSearch.
  • Page 20 ⑨ ⑩ ⑧ Screen Mode Buttons Data Source Jog Shuttle ⑫ ⑭ ⑪ ⑬ Camera Buttons Bookmark Panel Playback Buttons Calendar Panel ⑮ Search Buttons Timetable Displays the current playback image. Selecting a camera screen displays the button beside Playback Screen the camera title.
  • Page 21 You can review the specific image fast and easily by adding bookmarks for recorded images. Click Bookmark Panel button to bookmark the currently displayed image. If you want to delete the bookmark, select the target information and then click the button.
  • Page 22: Remote Program

    Remote Program WebGuard WebGuard allows you to access a remote DVR, monitor live video images and search recorded video using Internet Explorer web browser anytime from virtually anywhere. Computer system requirements for using the WebGuard program are: Operating System: Microsoft Windows XP (Service Pack 3), Microsoft Windows...
  • Page 23: Iras

    Web Search ① Log Out ② Web Monitoring Mode ③ Version ④ Information ⑤ Image Processing ⑥ Playback Buttons ⑦ Screen Format ⑧ Time-Lapse Search ⑨ Event Search ⑩ Setup ⑪ Save Video ⑫ Save Image ⑬ Print Image ⑭ Reload Data ⑮...
  • Page 24: Ras Mobile

    RAS Mobile RAS Mobile allows you to access remote sites and monitor live video using mobile devices anytime from virtually anywhere. CAUTION: This program uses large amounts of data and you are responsible for all data charges. Please contact your service provider’s customer service to confirm or add an unlimited data plan. Android based mobile devices Play Store (Google Play) application in the device.
  • Page 25 Apple based mobile device 1. Open App Store on your device. 2. In App Store, enter RAS Mobile I in the search field. 3. Install RAS Mobile I and open it. 4. Tap the button on the title bar at the top. The following menu will appear. ...

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