Page 1 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS DIGITAL VIDEO C-DR091D PL RECORDER C-DR161D PL Thank you for purchasing TOA Digital Video Recorder. Please carefully follow the instructions in this manual to ensure long, trouble-free use of your equipment.
Page 2: Table Of Contents
TABLE OF CONTENTS 1. SAFETY PRECAUTIONS .................. 7 2. HANDLING PRECAUTIONS ................10 GENERAL DESCRIPTION 3. GLOSSARY OF TERMS .................. 11 4. GENERAL DESCRIPTION ................12 5. MODEL NUMBER CONFIGURATION ............12 6. FEATURES ......................12 7. NOMENCLATURE AND FUNCTIONS [ Front ] ........................
Page 3 12.4. Auto-Recording Settings .................. 29 12.4.1. Schedule setting .................. 29 12.4.2. Setting the group .................. 30 12.4.3. Other settings ..................30 13. MONITOR DISPLAY 13.1. Monitor Switch ....................31 13.2. About Live and Playback Modes ..............31 13.3. Display When In Live Mode ................32 13.4.
Page 4 17. SEARCH 17.1. Date/Time Search .................... 48 17.2. Event Search ....................49 17.2.1. Event search list display ..............50 18. ARCHIVE ......................51 18.1. Archiving Time ....................52 18.2. Archiving by Entering the Date and Time ............53 18.3. Archiving from the Playback Screen ..............54 18.4.
Page 5 SETTINGS 21. SETTING PROCEDURES AND ITEM LIST 21.1. Basic Setting Procedures ................. 71 21.2. Setting Item List ....................72 22. MAIN MENU SETTING 22.1. About the Main Menu Setting ................74 22.1.1. Saving setting ..................75 22.1.2. Implementing setting ................75 23.
Page 6 WEB FUNCTIONS 31. WEB SERVER FUNCTIONS 31.1. About the Functions ..................103 31.2. System Requirements ..................103 31.3. Note on Using a Windows Vista PC ............... 104 31.3.1. How to activate the browser as "Execute as an Administrator" ..104 31.3.2.
Page 7: Safety Precautions
• To prevent a fire or electric shock, never open the unit case nor modify the unit as there are high voltage components inside the unit. Refer all servicing to your nearest TOA dealer. • Do not place cups, bowls, or other containers of liquid or metallic objects on top of the unit. If they accidentally spill into the unit, this may cause a fire or electric shock.
Page 8 In addition, the object itself may fall off and cause injury and/or damage. • Clean the unit periodically. Contact your TOA dealer regarding the cleaning. If dust is allowed to accumulate in the unit over a long period of time, a fire may result.
Page 9 The equipment must be connected to an earthed mains socket-outlet. -Finland "Laite on liitettävä suojamaadoituskoskettimilla varustettuun pistorasiaan" -Norway "Apparatet må tilkoples jordet stikkontakt" -Sweden "Apparaten skall anslutas till jordat uttag" This equipment is classified as a LASER CLASS 1 PRODUCT. The following classification label is located on the drive.
Page 10: Handling Precautions
• TOA takes no responsibility for any incidental damage, such as loss of sales opportunities, that may result. • Avoid using the camera in line-locked mode. Failure to do so may cause the displayed camera images to...
Page 11: Glossary Of Terms
3. GLOSSARY OF TERMS Triplex This function permits recording while viewing live and recorded images in multi-screen display. In Triplex setting, individual live or recorded images can be set to be displayed on individual split-screen segments. Pre-Recording Retroactive recordings can be made for up to 5 minutes before the occurrence of an alarm event (alarm signal input or motion movement) or priority recording, even if no recording is currently in progress.
Page 12: General Description
4. GENERAL DESCRIPTION TOA's C-DR Series Digital Video Recorders feature a digital compression method that permits camera images to be recorded on an internal hard disk. The C-DR091 Series is designed for 9 channels, while the C-DR161 Series can be used for up to 16 channels.
Page 13 • Network Function Use this function to remotely monitor or control cameras connected to the Digital Video Recorder, or search or play back their recorded images on a PC web browser. • Email Function Email can be transmitted when an alarm event or failure occurs. Up to 4 destination addresses can be programmed.
Page 14: Front ]
7. NOMENCLATURE AND FUNCTIONS [ C-DR161D Front ] BUZZER STOP/ MENU/ PRIORITY ARCHIVE ALARM RESET SEARCH ENTER MULTI KEY LOCK MONITOR 1 ZOOM SCREEN SEQUENCE FAILURE HD FULL MONITOR 2 DIGITAL VIDEO RECORDER 15 16 [ C-DR091D Front ] BUZZER STOP/ MENU/ PRIORITY ARCHIVE...
Page 15 (9) Search key • Activating the Password entry screen Use this key to search for recorded images. If Holding down the Menu key for 2 seconds or the Search key is pressed when the live or more when the Security setting is activated playback screen is displayed, the search screen displays the Password entry screen.
Page 16 • Moving the cursor downward on the Menu (18) DVD indicator screen Flashes when the DVD-R is inserted and while Use this key to move the cursor downward on the inserted disk is being recognized, and the Menu screen. continuously lights while the disk is being written.
Page 17: Rear ]
[C-DR161D Rear] TERMINATION RM IN-A DISK ARRAY ALARM IN PRIORITY CAMERA RM IN-B RM OUT-B VIDEO CONTROL OUT TIME SYNC AC MAINS LINK MONITOR OUT AUDIO RS-232C [C-DR091D Rear] 31 32 TERMINATION DISK ARRAY RM IN-A ALARM IN PRIORITY CAMERA RM IN-B RM OUT-B VIDEO...
Page 18: Connections
(30) Control input/output terminal • Camera control terminal • Control output terminal Use this terminal to control the Combination Outputs a signal during priority recording, Camera. Connect this terminal to the camera's alarm recording or motion detected recording control terminal (RS-485). Note the correct or when video is lost, the hard disk is full or polarity.
Page 19: Rack Mounting
(supplied with the MB-23B) Notes • The rack mounting screws supplied with the MB-23B can be used for the TOA equipment rack only. Do not use them for other racks. • Use the Digital Video Recorder in locations with ambient temperature of between +5°C and +40°C (41°F and 104°F).
Page 20: Basic System
9. CONNECTIONS 9.1. Basic System Combination camera Disk Array Disk Array RS-485 Color camera DISK ARRAY TERMINATION RM IN-A RM IN-A DISK ARRAY ALARM IN PRIORITY CAMERA RM IN-B RM OUT-B VIDEO AC MAINS CONTROL OUT TIME SYNC Digital Video Recorder C-DR161D LINK MONITOR OUT...
Page 21: Digital Video Recorder's Expansion System (Cascade Connection)
9.3. Digital Video Recorder’s Expansion System (Cascade connection) Notes • A cascade-connected system generally requires the Remote Controller(s). • It is necessary to set DVR-ID in the cascade-connected system. (Refer to 27; Setting the DVR-ID.) Interface unit REMOTE CONTROLLER POWER/DVR C-RF1000 INTERFACE UNIT C-RF1000 REMOTE...
Page 22 From previous page : Coaxial cable (Video signal) : CPEV-S 0.65 (RS-485 Control line) Twisted pair with shield 22AWG or larger Group 2 Combination camera RS-485 Termination: OFF TERMINATION RM IN-A DISK ARRAY LINK ALARM IN PRIORITY CAMERA RM IN-B RM OUT-B VIDEO CONTROL OUT...
Page 23: Rs-232C Terminal Communications Specifications
232C port. However: Notes • Control software is not available as standard accessory. • TOA takes no responsibility for hardware or software failures or damages resulting from the use of third- party control software. 10.1.1. Communications protocol Transfer System: Start/stop system...
Page 24: Alarm Input Terminal Connections
10.3. Alarm Input Terminal Connections The number of terminals available differs depending on whether the Digital Video Recorder is a 9-channel or a 16-channel version. Refer to the table below when making alarm input terminal connections.(Refer to Nomenclature and functions) For 16 channel For 9 channel ALARM IN...
Page 25: Control I/O Terminal Connections
10.4. Control I/O Terminal Connections The control input and output terminals include: priority recording terminal, camera control terminal, remote controller input/output terminals, control output terminal, and time synchronization input/output terminals. (Refer to 14; Nomenclature and functions.) PRIORITY CAMERA RM IN-B RM OUT-B CONTROL OUT TIME SYNC...
Page 26: Recorder's Activation
11. DIGITAL VIDEO RECORDER ACTIVATION AND TERMINATION 11.1. Recorder's Activation BUZZER STOP/ MENU/ PRIORITY ARCHIVE ALARM RESET SEARCH ENTER MULTI KEY LOCK MONITOR 1 ZOOM SCREEN SEQUENCE FAILURE HD FULL MONITOR 2 DIGITAL VIDEO RECORDER Power key 1. Connect each component correctly. (Refer to 20;...
Page 27: Setting The Dvr-Id
12. INITIAL SETTINGS Be sure to perform the following settings before using the Digital Video Recorder. Failure to do so may lead to incorrect operation of each function. • DVR-ID setting (When cascade-connecting) Note: When cascade-connecting the Digital Video Recorders, set the DVR-ID first. Otherwise, the Menu screen is not displayed.
Page 28: Hard Disk Initialization
4. Press the [ ] key while the cursor is set to the leftmost selection item on the screen. The indication will appear to ask whether or not to save the setting. 5. Move the cursor with the [ ] and [ ] keys, select "YES,"...
Page 29: Auto-Recording Settings
12.4. Auto-Recording Settings Recordings are normally performed according to the preprogrammed schedule. Therefore, perform schedule or group settings when making auto-recording. (Refer to 79; Auto-recording setting.) 12.4.1. Schedule setting Set the schedule (Day, Start time, and End time) for each group to operate. Menu key Menu key 1.
Page 30: Setting The Group
12.4.2. Setting the group Perform individual settings such as Normal recording and Alarm Event recording for Group A - F. A U T O R E C S E T T I N G G R O U P – A S E T T I N G S C H E D U L E N O R M A L...
Page 31: Monitor Switch
13. MONITOR DISPLAY Functions that can be displayed differ between Monitor Outputs 1 and 2. Playback mode Live mode Electronic Cascade Function Zoom output Full 9 Seg 4 Seg 16 Seg* Sequence Full 4 Seg 9 Seg 16 Seg* Monitor output 1 Monitor output 2 Digital Recorder Search...
Page 32: Display When In Live Mode
13.3. Display When In Live Mode The following indications appear when in live mode. S A T J A N / 0 1 / 0 5 0 : 0 0 : 0 0 D V R N A M E A L A R M 1 D 1 2 H C A M...
Page 33: Display During Playback
13.4. Display during Playback The following indications appear while the playback screen is displayed: P B 1 S A T J A N / 0 1 / 0 5 0 : 0 0 : 0 0 D V R 1 P L A Y C A M 1 (1) Camera number being played back...
Page 34: Multi-Segment Split- Screen Display
13.6. Multi-Segment Split-Screen Display When the live or playback screen is displayed, the multi-segment split-screen display changes as shown below each time the Multi-Screen key is pressed. Multi-Screen key lights continuously during multi-Segment Split-Screen display. 9-channel DVR : 16-channel DVR: 4 Seg A 4 Seg B 4 Seg A...
Page 35: Sequence Display
13.7. Sequence Display Camera live images are displayed in sequential order when the Sequence key is pressed while in live mode. Viewing intervals and cameras to be displayed can be set on the menu screen. Sequence key lights continuously during Sequence display. (Refer to 88;...
Page 36: Triplex Display
14. OTHER FUNCTIONS 14.1. Triplex Display Holding down the Multi-Screen key for 2 seconds or more during playback, including fast forwarding, rewinding, and pause, on the multi-segment split screen switches the display to Triplex setting screen. The Triplex setting permits live camera images to be viewed among recorded images displayed on the multi- segment split screen.
Page 37: Position Setting Display
14.2. Position Setting Display Holding down the Multi-Screen key for 2 seconds or more when the live multi-segment split screen is displayed displays the position setting screen. Camera images can be displayed at arbitrary positions on the multi-segment split screen. The position setting for each multi-segment split screen is saved. During Live images are displayed Position setting screen Hold down the Multi...
Page 38: Before Recording
15. RECORDING 15.1. Before Recording Auto-recordings are normally performed according to the preprogrammed schedule. Operations to start recording such as pressing the key are not required. You can also make recording by pressing the Priority Recording key outside the scheduled time period. Perform disk mode and overwrite settings before recording. 15.1.1.
Page 39: Disk Recording Mode
15.1.3. Disk recording mode Overwriting of hard disk recordings can be set to Overwrite or Write Protect. (Refer to 76; Recording setting.) Overwrite: When all hard disks become full, previous recorded older data is automatically deleted and replaced with newer data. Write Protect: When all hard disks become full, recording is stopped.
Page 40: Auto Recording (Alarm Event Recording And Normal Recording)
15.4. Auto Recording (Alarm Event Recording and Normal Recording) With auto-recording, recordings are made according to a preset schedule, which can include up to twelve different programs. If one or more programs have duplicate execution times, the program with a largest number takes precedence.
Page 41: Pre-Recording
15.5. Pre-Recording This function records images immediately before Priority recording or Alarm Event recording is initiated. Setting the Pre-Recording interval to 1 second or more allows Pre-Recording to be performed. In Pre- Recording, the recording rate and picture quality cannot be individually set for each camera. Instead, recording rate, picture quality, and audio ON/OFF settings are common to all connected cameras.
Page 42 Recording within a scheduled time period [ Recording only when Priority recording is initiated or alarm event occurs ] To stop recording within the scheduled time period, set all cameras to "Recording OFF" in normal recording settings. To perform recording only when Priority recording or Alarm Event recording is initiated, recording is performed as shown in the following figure.
Page 43: Recording Operation When Edge/Level Settings Are Performed
15.7. Recording Operation When Edge/Level Settings Are Performed When Priority Recording Input mode, Alarm Input mode, or Motion Detection mode are set to either "Edge" or "Level," recording will be performed as follows. [ Edge ] [ Level ] Priority Recording Input Alarm Input Motion Detection Recording Status...
Page 44: Recording Rate
15.9. Recording Rate The recording rate indicates the number of images to be recorded per second and is expressed by the unit IPS (Image Per Second). In the Digital Video Recorder, the total recording rate is the sum of each camera’s recording rate and recordings can be made for up to 100 IPS in normal mode and for up to 50 IPS in mirror recording mode.
Page 45: Type Of Playback
16. PLAYBACK 16.1. Type of Playback The Digital Video Recorder is equipped with the simultaneous recording/playback function that permits recorded images to be played back without stopping recording. Playback is performed only through Monitor 1. The following playback methods are available. Type Description Playback...
Page 46: Earliest Image Display
16.2.4. Earliest image display Press the Play [ ] key while holding down the Playback Stop [ key. Playback begins from the time at which the earliest image was recorded. 16.2.5. Latest image reverse playback Press the Reverse Play [ ] key while holding down the Playback Stop [ key.
Page 47: Event
16.3. Event Events that can start recording include Priority recording, Normal recording, Alarm input recording, and Motion detection recording. Each event can be confirmed using the recording log. (Refer to 98; Recording log.) 16.3.1. Instance event access Recording moves to the event start time (Priority recording, Alarm Event recording or Normal recording) and temporarily stops.
Page 48: Date/Time Search
17. SEARCH Pressing the Search key in the live mode or in the playback mode displays the search screen. Two search methods are available: Date/time search by designating the specific time, and event search by designating the event. Note It may take a relatively long time to search (During recording, Web playback distribution, Web download or Disk Array connection).
Page 49: Event Search
An error message is displayed at upper right of the screen if images does not exist after the designated time. N O T H I N G F O U N D Pressing the Menu key moves the cursor to the previous position.
Page 50: Event Search List Display
17.2.1. Event search list display If an event searching corresponds to the event recorded on the designated conditions, an event list is displayed. (1) Camera number 01-16 ( 01-09 ) (2) Type of Event recorded E V E N T S E A R C H NORMAL: Normal recording E V E N T...
Page 51: Archive
18. ARCHIVE The Digital Video Recorder is equipped with an archive function that transfers image data recorded on the hard disk to DVD-R disk or USB memory. Camera image data designated between start position and end position can be archived. Since dedicated viewer software is also downloaded at the same time, archived images can be easily played back on a PC.
Page 52: Archiving Time
18.1. Archiving Time Refer to the table below for time required to archive or transfer files to USB memory devices or DVD media. Times are shown for the files of the set maximum size. When archive begins, viewer software (capacity: about 300 KB) is also downloaded at the same time. USB Memory Devices (USB 1.1) Capacity 64 MB...
Page 53: Archiving By Entering The Date And Time
18.2. Archiving by Entering the Date and Time Use this method for archiving when the date and time are known. Insert the DVD to be archived into the Digital Video Recorder or connect the USB flash memory to the Digital Video Recorder. 1.
Page 54: Archiving From The Playback Screen
18.3. Archiving from the Playback Screen Use this method to archive while viewing the playback screen. Insert the DVD to be archived into the Digital Video Recorder or connect the USB flash memory to the Digital Video Recorder. 1. While playing back recorded images, press the Pause key at the point where archiving is to begin.
Page 55: Display During Archiving
18.4. Display During Archiving 18.4.1. Display during archiving The screen below is displayed when archive begins. ( represents the block No.1 - 5 during archiving.) Live screen is displayed during archiving, enabling full screen displays, multi-segment split-screen displays, sequence displays and zoom displays operations. Note Playback, triplex setting, position setting, search and menu display cannot be performed during archiving.
Page 56: About Error Messages
18.4.4. About error messages The following error messages are displayed if an error should occur during archiving: • Terminated for lack of available media space. This message is displayed when the data size to be archived exceeds the destination media capacity and shows that the archiving is aborted, as the media is full with data already written.
Page 57: Folder Configuration And File Name
18.5.2. Folder Configuration and File Name Notes • Folder name or file name at the time of DVD archiving is referenced in Time zone setting (Refer to Network setting.). Folder generating date or file generating date is displayed correctly only when time zone setting has been performed correctly.
Page 58: Playback By Way Of Viewer Software
18.5.3. Playback by way of viewer software Follow the procedure below to view the archived images on a PC. 1. Insert a recorded medium into the PC. Insert a USB memory or DVD medium into the PC. 2. Select the medium from the PC’s drive and double-click on it. 3.
Page 59: Tampering/Alteration Check
18.5.4. Tampering/Alteration Check The viewer software includes a function to check for data tampering or alteration. If altered data is found, an error message is displayed. The Tamper Check button is only available when playback is paused. 1. While playback is paused, press the Tamper Check button. This activates the Tamper/Alteration Check function.
Page 60: Securing The Digital Video Recorder's Operating Keys
19. ABOUT SECURITY SETTING Each level of security settings can be made for each operation or setting of the Digital Video Recorder. The following three types of security methods are available. 1. Secure the Digital Video Recorder's operating keys. 2. Secure against external remote access. 3.
Page 61: Password And Operation Levels
19.1.1. Passwords and operation levels If no passwords have been set, Operation Level is "1." Refer to the table below if a password has been set. Password 1 Password 2 Password 3 Operation level Operation Level 1 Operation Level 2 Operation Level 3 Full-Lock Set Password Password 1...
Page 62: Security Settings Using A Usb Key
19.2. Security Settings Using a USB Key Operation access can be limited by registering the USB memory device as a USB key with the Digital Video Recorder. Security settings can be activated and deactivated by inserting or removing the registered USB key in a USB port equipped with key-lock functions.
Page 63: Resetting The Usb Key Registration
19.2.3. Resetting the USB Key registration Note If multiple USB keys are registered, use the following method to erase the registration for all at once. It is not necessary to insert the USB key(s) when erasing all registrations. 1. Hold down the Menu key for 2 seconds and more. Menu screen is displayed.
Page 64: When Usb Key Settings Are Valid
[ When operation level is "Level 2" or "Level 3"... ] 1. Hold down the Menu key for 2 seconds or more. Screen B Login or Logout selection screen (Screen B) is displayed. 2. Select "LOGOUT," "LOGIN," or "CANCEL" and press the Menu key. LOGOUT: Logs out of the system and switches the display to live mode.
Page 65: Security Settings Against Remote External Access
19.4. Security Settings Against Remote External Access Settings that restrict remote access limit external access via remote controller or RS-232C terminal. Remote access restrictions allow security levels to be set for operation keys on the Digital Video Recorder. Setting remote access to "Restrict" allows restriction to the same operation level as on the Digital Video Recorder.
Page 66: Stopping The Buzzer
20. MALFUNCTION OPERATION Causes of malfunctions and related operations are shown below. Activating the Buzzer setting will cause the buzzer to sound when a malfunction occurs. Activating the Control Output Terminal setting and Device Malfunction setting will cause the terminal to output a signal when a malfunction occurs. : Flashing Red : Solid Red Malfunction Log Display...
Page 67: Restart" Warning Display
Copy any necessary data on the hard disk, that the error has not occurred, to another location, and initialize the disk. • If the error persists even after the disk has been initialized, then it is necessary to replace the hard disk drive. Consult your TOA dealer for more information.
Page 68: Video Loss
• If the error persists even after the disk has been initialized, then it is necessary to replace the hard disk drive. Consult your TOA dealer for more information. 20.3. Video Loss Video loss occurs when the camera has become disconnected from the camera input terminal. The camera input number and the date and time at which the video loss has occurred can be confirmed in the error log.
Page 69: Fan Malfunction
• If the malfunction has been caused by the presence of a foreign object in the fan, remove the object. • If the fan is simply broken, it will need to be replaced. Consult your TOA dealer for more information.
Page 70: Operation After The Power Is Restored
20.6. Operation after the power is restored 20.6.1. Monitor Display After a power outage, check the system, then display the live screen according to screen display settings when Monitors 1 and 2 are started in the menu. 20.6.2. Recording [If the power outage occurred during Normal video recording..] Normal recording resumes according to the set schedule after the power is restored.
Page 71: Basic Setting Procedures
21. SETTING PROCEDURES AND ITEM LIST 21.1. Basic Setting Procedures ] in the figure represents the cursor. The examples following are for procedures for performing alphanumerical display settings. 1. Enter the Main menu screen. Camera display screen Main menu screen Hold down the Menu key for 2 seconds...
Page 72: Setting Item List
21.2. Setting Item List MAIN MENU Menu item Setting item Main menu item REC SETTING PRIORITY REC SETTING REC SETTING ( Refer to PRIORITY REC INPUT MODE AUDIO POST TIME AUTO REC SETTING SCHEDULE GROUP A - F SETTING NORMAL REC SETTING SPECIAL DAY SETTING ALARM EVENT REC SETTING...
Page 73 To previous page Main menu item Menu item Setting item PLAY DISK SYSTEM SETTING ( Refer to HD REMAINING TIME BUZZER I/O TERMINAL MODE INPUT MODE OUTPUT MODE CTRL OUT TERMINAL PRIORITY REC ALARM REC MOTION REC HD FULL HD ERROR VIDEO LOSS FAN FAILURE SECURITY SETTING...
Page 74: About The Main Menu Setting
22. MAIN MENU SETTING 22.1. About the Main Menu Settings To perform each setting, display the Menu screen when in live mode. Recording setting ......... p. 76 M A I N M E N U Screen display setting ......p. 86 R E C S E T T I N G D I S P L A Y...
Page 75: Saving Setting
22.1.1. Saving settings If setting change has been made on the screen, message is displayed at upper right of the screen when the screen moves. Move the cursor to the desired selection using the [ ] and [ ] keys, then press the Menu key.
Page 76: Recording Setting
23. RECORDING SETTING Priority recording and Auto-recording (Normal recording and R E C S E T T I N G Alarm Event recording) modes are available. In each recording P R I O R I T Y R E C S E T T I N G A U T O R E C...
Page 77: Priority Recording Setting
23.1. Priority recording setting P R I O R I T Y R E C S E T T I N G Priority recording is given higher priority over Auto-recording. R E C S E T T I N G P R I O R I T Y R E C I N P U T...
Page 78: Recording Setting
23.1.1. Recording Setting In the Priority Recording settings, the following settings can be made for individual cameras: recording ON/OFF, recording rate, R E C S E T T I N G and picture quality. R E C R E C R A T E Q U A L I T Y C A M 1...
Page 79: Auto Recording Setting
23.2. Auto-Recording Setting Auto-Recording performs recording according to preset schedules. Be sure to perform schedule or group settings when A U T O R E C S E T T I N G making auto recording. (Refer to 40; Auto recording.) S C H E D U L E G R O U P –...
Page 80: Settings Of Groups A-F
23.2.2. Settings of Groups A - F Service operation methods of Groups A-F are set for each schedule. Set the camera alarm input and motion-detected G R O U P – A S E T T I N G modes and post time set in the Alarm Event Recording settings. N O R M A L R E C S E T T I N G...
Page 81 [ Normal Recording Setting ] This function automatically records camera images set by schedule. In each program, recording ON/OFF, recording rate N O R M A L R E C S E T T I N G and picture quality can be individually set for each camera. R E C R E C R A T E...
Page 82 [ Alarm Event Recording Setting ] Preset camera images are automatically recorded when an A L A R M E V E N T R E C S E T T I N G alarm event occurs. Recording "Enable" (ON) or "Disable" R E C R E C R A T E...
Page 83: Special Day Setting
[ Event Setting ] Alarm Event Recording begins with the events set in the Alarm C A M R E C E V E N T Input and Motion Detection Camera settings for each camera. A L A R M I N P U T –...
Page 84: Motion Detection Settings
• In some cases, motion cannot be detected or false motion is detected depending on the motion sensitivity or brightness level of the images. This function is not a dedicated device for prevention of burglar, fire and etc. TOA takes no responsibility for any incidental loss or accidents. Item Selection...
Page 85: Pre-Recording Settings
Item Selection Description SENS LEVEL 1 (HIGH) - 3 - 5 (LOW) Set the motion detection sensitivity for the entire area. The sensitivity can be set in 5 steps, 1 indicating the highest sensitivity. 16-channel 9-channel MOTION ACT Set the method to activate the motion detection function. Detection: Alarm Event Recording begins when the motion is DETECT / DETECT /...
Page 86: Screen Display Setting
24. SCREEN DISPLAY SETTING It is possible to set specific screens to display or switch among specific live or recorded images or playback. It is also possible S C R E E N D I S P L A Y S E T T I N G to set camera or DVR names and to set the display mode when C H A R A C T E R...
Page 87: Character Display Settings
24.1. Character Display Settings Set names and numbers to "Display" or "Hide." For display C H A R A C T E R D I S P L A Y S E T T I N G positions, refer to the sections "Display During Recording" and R E C A U D I O D I S P...
Page 88: Monitor Output Setting
24.2. Monitor Output Setting Set Monitor outputs 1 and 2 to "Display" or "Hide" for each M O N I T O R O U T P U T S E T T I N G camera. M O N I T O R 1 M O N I T O R 2 C A M 1 D I S P...
Page 89: Camera Name Setting
24.4. Camera Name Setting Camera names can be individually assigned to each camera. Up to 15 characters can be used for camera name. However C A M E R A N A M E S E T T I N G C A M 1 C A M E R A 1 the number of characters that can be displayed are limited in 9-...
Page 90: Network Setting
25. NETWORK SETTING The Digital Video Recorder permits remote monitoring, N E T W O R K S E T T I N G recorded image search, and playback settings via a network. A D D R E S S 1 9 2 .
Page 91: Mail Setting
26. MAIL SETTING Emails can be transmitted to receiving address when an alarm M A I L S E T T I N G event or failure occurs. Up to 4 receiving addresses can be set. S E N D E R A D D R E S S t e s t S E N D –...
Page 92: Transmission Condition Setting
26.1. Transmission Condition Setting Set conditions for transmitting emails when alarm is triggered, T R A N S M I S S I O N S E T T I N G motion is detected, Priority Recording begins, equipment fails, C A M 1 Y E S Y E S...
Page 93: System Setting
TOA-A / TOA-B / BOSCH CAMERA PROTOCOL / PELCO-D TOA-A: Set to this position when connecting the cameras that operates using protocol type A. TOA-B: TOA-A: Set to this position when connecting the cameras that operates using protocol type B.
Page 94: I/O Terminal Mode Setting
Item Selection Description CONTROLLER 9600 bps / 19200 bps / Set the Remote controller’s bit rate. BIT RATE 38400 bps CONTROLLER ON / OFF ON: Makes remote controller’s communications responses. RESPONSE OFF: Does not make remote controller’s communications responses. 1 - 8 DVR–ID Set the Digital Recorder’s ID.
Page 95: Control Output Terminal Setting
27.2. Control Output Terminal Setting The Digital Video Recorder can output a control signal at the C T R L O U T P U T S E T T I N G O U T T I M E time of occurrence of Priority Recording, Alarm Event P R I O R I T Y R E C...
Page 96: Security Setting
27.3. Security Setting Access to the Digital Video Recorder’s operations and settings S E C U R I T Y S E T T I N G can be restricted using different security levels. O P E R A T I O N P A S S W O R D U S B K E Y...
Page 97: Camera Preset Pattern Setting
27.4. Camera Preset Pattern Setting Up to 4 Cameras and 4 preset positions can be set for each C A M E R A P R E S E T S E T T I N G C A M E R A P O S I T I O N alarm input.
Page 98: Recording Log
28. LOG DISPLAY The content and times associated with recorded events can be reviewed and confirmed using activity logs. The following three L O G D I S P L A Y activity logs are available: R E C L O G F A I L U R E L O G S Y S T E M...
Page 99: Failure Log
28.2. Failure Log Records the time and content of any Digital Video Recorder failures that have occurred, and displays these, starting from F A I L U R E L O G the most recent. The Failure Log stores up to 100 such records D A T E / T I M E C A M C O N T E N T S...
Page 100: Date/Time Setting
ADJUST OPERATE At the same time, the master performs time synchro -nization for Type B (TOA-B) protocol cameras. Slave : The synchronized time arrives when a signal enters the time sync input terminal. Also, the slave performs...
Page 101: Equipment Maintenance
30. EQUIPMENT MAINTENANCE Equipment maintenance includes: initialization of the Digital Video Recorder itself (including hard disk drives, settings, and M A I N T E N A N C E log files); writing and reading settings data for external I N I T I A L I Z E S E T T I N G I N I T I A L I Z E E X E C U T E...
Page 102: Hard Disk Drive Initialization
30.1. Hard Disk Drive Initialization When initializing hard disk drives, it is possible to select I N I T I A L I Z E recording modes including "NORMAL" or "MIRROR." (Refer to D I S K M O D E N O R M A L N O R M A L 28;...
Page 103: About The Functions
Sun JRE 1.5/1.6 Notes • TOA does not in any way guarantee that the above hardware requirements will be fully compatible with the units for operation or error fee in all environments. Shut down a web browser if your web browser freezes, and boot it again.
Page 104: Note On Using A Windows Vista Pc
31.3. Note on Using a Windows Vista PC When download is executed from the playback transmission of the Web server function on a Windows Vista PC, download may not be executed correctly depending on protection mode function in the browser and access restrictions on the folder to save images.
Page 105: Access Inhibit
31.4. How to Log In There are two types of accounts: "Administrator" accounts and "User" accounts. Administrator account can access to all operations, while User account can access to the limited operations: live image monitoring; notification by LED indicator and camera control. 1.
Page 106: For Administrator Account
31.5. Top Page If authentication is successful, the top page is displayed. Clicking on the items shown on the top page switches the display to the relevant screen. Clicking "Logout" reverts the display to the authentication screen. Be sure to log out when you are finished with operation. An automatic logout function is also available.
Page 107: Menu Screen
31.6. Menu Screen The menu screen is used to view or change the Digital Video Recorder’s setting contents. Selecting "Menu" on the top page of Administrator account page gives access to the menu screen. Clicking a setting item in the main menu displays its content on the right side of the screen.
Page 108: Live Image Transmission
31.7. Live Image Transmission Live images can be monitored and the combination camera controlled. 31.7.1. For administrator account Live images and the camera number are displayed on the images display section of the screen. By default the screen is split into 16 segments or 9 segments. When a multiple-segment split screen is displayed, right- clicking on the picture display portion will bring up a pop-up menu that allows selection of cameras 1 through 16, and the selected camera's image is displayed.
Page 109: Screen Change Button
31.7.3. Screen change button The screen change button switches camera images to be displayed on the screen. Clicking the button displays live images of the corresponding camera or multi-split screens. Note: When it takes time to update the images, the screen will be dark while screen change is in progress. 31.7.4.
Page 110 [ Preset ] Choose position numbers from the dropdown list box. Store: Programs the current camera position into the position number. Move: Moves the camera to the programmed position. Notes • The camera will not move if a number with no preset position number is selected, even if the "Move"...
Page 111: Playback Transmission
31.8. Playback Transmission Click on the "Playback Transmission" button to display the security screen below. Click the "Execute" button to display "Precautions when downloading" screen. Click the "OK" button to display the playback screen. Note: Clicking the check box of "Always trust content from this publisher." hides "Warning - Security" dialog from the next time.
Page 112: Playback Operations
31.8.1. Playback Operations The playback operation section has a variety of buttons that allow the following types of playback and control: :Fast playback (at speed X2, X4 or X8) : Reverse playback : Forward playback Playback operation section : Fast reverse playback (at speed X2, X4 or X8) : Frame reverse during temporary playback stop : Pause : Frame advance during temporary playback stop...
Page 113: Download
31.8.3. Download Download the past images recorded by the Digital Video Recorder to a client PC’s hard disk drive. This operation can be accessed only by an Administrator account. Downloading begins once the start and end times, camera, and destination to save have been selected and the "Download" button is pressed. Pressing the "Cancel"...
Page 114: Duplex Display
31.8.4. Duplex Display While recorded images are being played back on the multi-segment split screens, live images can also be displayed simultaneously by replacing some of the display segments with live images. Right-clicking on any display segment causes the popup menu to appear. Selecting "Cameras 1-9 (1-16) Live"...
Page 115: Remote Control
31.9. Remote Control Remote control provides the same operations available on the front panel of the Digital Video Recorder, and can be accessed only by an administrator account. To achieve the same result as holding down the key for 2 seconds on the Digital Video Recorder, press the "LONG"...
Page 116: Web Indication Setting
31.10. Web Indication Setting The LED indicator on the PC connected to the Digital Video Recorder lights when Alarm Input is received, Priority Recording is activated or the system is operated. The indicator on the client PC illuminates if the following conditions (1) - (3) are met.
Page 117: About Picture Quality Settings During Recording
32. RECORDING TIME TABLE 32.1. About Picture Quality Settings During Recording The Digital Video Recorder offers five levels of picture quality, allowing desired picture quality to be balanced with desired recording time. To set the appropriate picture quality, first determine parameters for desired recording times, recording intervals, and recording types based on monitoring conditions.
Page 118 [C-DR091D] Camera: x 9, Hard Disk: 500 GB (500 GB x 1), Audio recording: OFF Recording rate per camera (IPS) Picture File size quality 1/2.5 1/10 1/20 1/30 1/60 1 (High) 64 KB 1174 2349 4698 6753 13801 40 KB 1396 1862 3724...
Page 119 [C-DR091D] Camera: x 9, Hard Disk: 2 TB (1 TB x 2), Audio recording: OFF Recording rate per camera (IPS) Picture File size quality 1/2.5 1/10 1/20 1/30 1/60 1 (High) 64 KB 2361 3542 4723 9447 18895 27161 55504 40 KB 3744 5616...
Page 120 [C-DR161D] Camera: x 16, Hard Disk: 500 GB (500 GB x 1), Audio recording: OFF Recording rate per camera (IPS) Picture File size quality 1/2.5 1/10 1/20 1/30 1/60 1 (High) 64 KB 1321 2642 3799 7763 40 KB 1047 2094 4189 6022...
Page 121 [C-DR161D] Camera: x 16, Hard Disk: 2 TB (1 TB x 2), Audio recording: OFF Recording rate per camera (IPS) Picture File size quality 1/2.5 1/10 1/20 1/30 1/60 1 (High) 64 KB 1328 1992 2657 5314 10628 15278 31221 40 KB 2106 3159...
Page 122: Troubleshooting
33. TROUBLESHOOTING Symptom Possible Cause Remedy Power does not turn on. Supplied power cord not correctly Connect the power cord correctly. (Unit not activated even if the connected to the unit’s power power key is pressed.) receptacle and wall AC outlet. Cannot operate front panel Security settings in effect.
Page 123: Error Message List
Error Message List Action Remarks Screen Display (Message) Status • During Playback or Recording Displayed when a fan fails. Replace the fan. • During Archiving Images Insert a new media and retry archiving. TERMINATED FOR LACK OF Displayed during archiving AVAILABLE MEDIA SPACE or transfer.
Page 124: Index
34. INDEX Reference Display Status Operation Item Page • Mounting Equipment in Racks Rack mounting Rack mounting P. 19 • Connecting Equipment Connecting cameras Nomenclature and functions, No. 25 and No. 30 (camera control terminal) P. 17, 18 Connections P. 20 Control I/O terminal connections P.
Page 125 Reference Display Status Operation Item Page • Adjusting the Time Current Time Settings Clock settings P. 27 Date/time settings P. 100 Nomenclature and functions, No. 30 (time sync input/output terminal) P. 18 Time Synchronization Control I/O terminal connections P. 25 (time synchronization input/output terminal connections) Date/time settings (date/time adjust operate, date/time adjust time, and date/time P.
Page 126 Reference Display Status Operation Item Page • Alarm Event Recording (alarm-activated auto-recording) Recording rate Recording by Alarm Signal Input P. 44 Recording time table P. 117 Nomenclature and functions, No. 29 P. 17 Alarm input terminal connections P. 24 I/O terminal mode settings (Alarm 1-16) P.
Page 127 Confirm Network setting User or Administrator password in the unit’s menu. P. 90 If you have forgotten both… Contact your nearest TOA dealer. • Playing Recorded Images Playing Recordings or Putting Recordings in How to perform playback (playback or reverse playback) P.
Page 128 Reference Display Status Operation Item Page • ing Recorded Images and Pre- PC Viewing Archiv Archive Prior to Archiving Archive P. 51 Display during Archiving (indications during archhive transfer and error messages) P. 55, 56 Archiving time P. 52 Nomenclature and functions, No. 2, No. 18, No. 19, and No. 20 P.
Page 129 Reference Display Status Operation Item Page • Viewing Images on a PC from Remote Locations Via Web Access Downloading Recorded Images Via the Web Playback transmission (download) P. 113 Operating Unit Via the Web Remote control P. 115 Menu screen P.
Page 130: Specifications
35. SPECIFICATIONS 0 dB = 1V (*1) C-DR091D Power Source 220 – 240 V AC 50/60 Hz Power Consumption 0.38 A Image Compression Motion-JPEG System Video Format Recording Medium SATA Hard Disk Video Input 9 channels, VBS1.0 V(p-p), 75 Ω, BNC Video Output 9 channels, VBS1.0V(p-p), 75 Ω, BNC, loop-through Monitor Output...
Page 131 0 dB = 1V (*1) C-DR161D Power Source 220 – 240 V AC 50/60 Hz Power Consumption 0.4 A Image Compression Motion-JPEG System Video Format Recording Medium SATA Hard Disk Video Input 16 channels, VBS1.0 V(p-p), 75 Ω, BNC Video Output 16 channels, VBS1.0V(p-p), 75 Ω, BNC, loop-through Monitor Output 2 channels, VBS1.0V(p-p), 75 Ω, BNC, The monitor output 2 is dedicated to real time image...
Page 132: Accessory
• Accessory Power supply cord (2 m (6.56 ft)) ....1 • Optional product Rack mounting bracket: MB-23B URL: http://www.toa.jp/ 133-22-271-70...

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