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DIGIMERGE-BLADE
MICRO FORM FACTOR, H.264
DIGITAL VIDEO RECORDER
INSTRUCTION MANUAL
English Version 3.0
MODELS:
VB300 SERIES
www.digimerge.com
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2009 Digimerge Technology Inc.

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  • Page 1 ™ DIGIMERGE-BLADE MICRO FORM FACTOR, H.264 DIGITAL VIDEO RECORDER INSTRUCTION MANUAL English Version 3.0 MODELS: VB300 SERIES www.digimerge.com © Copyright 2009 Digimerge Technology Inc.
  • Page 2 Thank you for purchasing this product. Digimerge is committed to providing our customers with a high quality, reliable security solution. This manual refers to the following models: • VB300 Series • VB300P Series To learn more about the this product, and to learn about our complete range of accessory products, please visit our website at: www.digimerge.com...

  • Page 3: Important Safeguards

    Important Safeguards Important Safeguards In addition to the careful attention devoted to quality standards in the manufacture process of your video product, safety is a major factor in the design of every instrument. However, safety is your responsibility too. This sheet lists important information that will help to assure your enjoyment and proper use of the video product and accessory equipment.
  • Page 4 Important Safeguards Service 13. Servicing - Do not attempt to service this video 19. Cleaning - Unplug the video product from the wall equipment yourself as opening or removing covers outlet before cleaning. Do not use liquid cleaners or may expose you to dangerous voltage or other aerosol cleaners.

  • Page 5: General Precautions

    Important Safeguards General Precautions 1. All warnings and instructions in this manual should be followed. 2. Remove the plug from the outlet before cleaning. Do not use liquid aerosol detergents. Use a water dampened cloth for cleaning. 3. Do not use this unit in humid or wet places. 4.
  • Page 6 Important Safeguards Features • 16 CH DVR • Ultra small form factor (8.5 x 11 x 1.25”) stand alone, LCD VESA mount • Pentaplex operation: View, record, playback, local, remote simultaneously • 1280x1024 3D Direct digital DVI output (No A/D conversion loss), VGA and analog output also supported •...

  • Page 7: Table Of Contents

    TABLE OF CONTENTS Getting Started ..........1 Basic Setup .
  • Page 8 MULTI SCREEN ..............26 COVERT .
  • Page 9 DigiClient 5.0 ....... . 53 System Requirements ............53 Installing DigiClient .
  • Page 10 AUTO ............83 Screen .

  • Page 11: Getting Started

    GETTING STARTED The system comes with the following components: 1 X MOUNTING PLATE 1 X BLADE DIGITAL VIDEO RECORDER 1 X POWER ADAPTER 1 X CAMERA OCTOPUS CABLE* 1 X REMOTE CONTROL 4 X SCREWS 2 X RCA "Y" ADAPTER HARDWARE &...

  • Page 12: Basic Setup

    BASIC SETUP The system is designed to mount securely to the back of most LCD monitors with a VESA mount. If desired, you can also leave the system in a standard horizontal position. Blade ATTENTION: You can only mount the DVR to an LCD monitor with a VESA mount and an independent stand.

  • Page 13: Front Panel

    FRONT PANEL † 1. Power Button: Press to turn the system ON/OFF 2. Mini-Jack (2.5mm): Connect an IR extension cable. 3. LEDs: System power and Alarm LED indicators. 4. Channel Buttons: Press to view channels 1~9; press +10 then 0~6 to select channels 10~16*. 5.
  • Page 14 Front Panel (cont’d.) 17. SEQ: Start/stop Auto-Sequence mode; increases, decrease, or changes values of selected menu options. 18. Freeze: Press to start Freeze mode; press to focus control of PTZ; increases, decrease, or changes values of selected menu options. 19. Enter: Press to select menu options; opens the Settings menu. 20.

  • Page 15: Rear Panel

    REAR PANEL 1. Camera In: Camera input ports for camera octopus cables*. 2. Video: BNC port for a Spot Monitor. 3. Audio In: Two 3.5" RCA ports for audio input (Y-cables included); the left port is for audio channels 1 and 2, the right port for audio channels 3 and 4. 4.

  • Page 16: Remote Control

    REMOTE CONTROL REMOTE CONTROL ID: Press buttons 1~4 to match Remote Control ID entered in the System Menu. IRIS-/+, Z -/+: • IRIS -/+: Press to open/close of a PTZ camera*; press for Frame-by-Frame (field by field) playback • Z -/+: Zoom in/out using PTZ camera* ESC/SPOT: Press to return to the previous menu;...

  • Page 17: Mouse Control

    MOUSE CONTROL Control scheme for a USB or PS/2 mouse (optional). • Connect a USB mouse to the USB port on the front panel, or the top USB port on the rear panel—DO NOT connect the mouse to the bottom port on the rear panel. The bottom USB port is strictly intended for data transfer.

  • Page 18: Using The System

    USING THE SYSTEM Starting the System Press the POWER button on the front panel to turn the system ON/OFF. NOTE: Make sure all cameras and cables are properly connected prior to powering on the system At startup, the system performs a basic system check and runs an initial loading sequence.* After a few moments, the system loads a live display view.

  • Page 19: On-Screen Display

    Using the System On-Screen Display The system shows the following for all of display views: Figure 3.0 Main system display 1. HDD percentage: The percentage of free space remaining on the hard disk; other system functions, such as Freeze, Auto-Sequence, and Playback will display in this top-left corner. 2.

  • Page 20: Display Views

    Using the System Display Views You can view connected cameras on the system in various configurations. Press the button on the remote control to change between display views. 9-channel* Single channel (full-screen) Quad * 10-channel* 16-channel (grid) 7-channel* *Customize the layout for the five multi-screen display views from Main Menu>Screen>Multi Screen.

  • Page 21: Additional Display Functions

    Using the System Additional Display Functions The system includes Auto Sequence, Freeze, and Picture-in-Picture to help maximize your security needs. Auto Sequence Auto Sequence allows you to view all channels in sequence. You can customize what display modes to include or exclude from Auto Sequence, including full-screen single channels and video loss channels.

  • Page 22: Picture-In-Picture

    Using the System Picture-in-Picture Monitor a second channel while in full-screen (single channel) mode using Picture-in-Picture (PIP). Figure 3.3 Picture-in-Picture display To enable PIP: 1. Press channel buttons 1~16 on the remote control to view the channel in full screen. 2.

  • Page 23: Setting The Time

    Using the System Setting the Time It is highly recommended to set the time on the system prior to doing any recording. You can set the time manually, or set the time according to an Internet server (Internet connection and DDNS service required) To set the date and time: 1.

  • Page 24: Recording

    Using the System Recording By default, the system is set to immediately record video from connected cameras in Continuous Record Mode. Also, the system is set to record based on a certain Recording Schedule and Record Program. The system uses ten Record Programs that you can customize to best fit your needs.

  • Page 25: Playback

    Using the System Playback View recorded video on the system through playback mode. Figure 5.0 Playback display view To begin playback: 1. Press the button on the remote control. The system will play the last 10 minutes of the most recently recorded video. You could also press to begin reverse playback.

  • Page 26: Search

    Using the System Search Search for recorded video data on the system according to the following: • Calendar Search • File Search • Search & Copy • Bookmark Search • Time Search • Text Search • Event Search • Log File •...

  • Page 27: Search & Copy

    Using the System • Press the button to change display 3. Under COPY MEDIA, press the views; press the CHANNEL ID buttons to buttons to select USB_FRONT, view single channels in full screen. USB_REAR1, or USB_REAR2 (INTERNAL CD-RW/DVD-RW is not •...

  • Page 28: Time Search

    Using the System TIME SEARCH EVENT SEARCH Use Time Search to search for recorded video Use Event Search to quickly search for date from a specific date and time. recorded video according to motion, alarm, or video loss events. Figure 6.3 Time Search screen Figure 6.4 Event Search screen To use Time Search: To use Event Search:...

  • Page 29: Block Search

    Using the System BLOCK SEARCH FILE SEARCH Use Block Search to search for recorded video Use File Search to search for video files saved according to blocks on the hard disk. to an external USB drive or USB flash drive (not included).

  • Page 30: Bookmark Search

    Using the System BOOKMARK SEARCH To use Bookmark Search: Use Bookmark Search to quickly search 1. From the SEARCH menu, select recorded video according to set bookmarks. BOOKMARK SEARCH and press the NOTE: You must have set bookmarks while button. in Playback mode in order to use Bookmark 2.

  • Page 31: Text Search

    Using the System TEXT SEARCH* LOG FILE Use the Text Search to find recorded data from Use the Log File to see a list of the activities a P.O.S. system. and events on the system. NOTE: You must connect a USB drive to the system in order to view log files.

  • Page 32: Using The Main Menu

    USING THE MAIN MENU To open the Main Menu: • Press the button on the remote control to open the Main Menu. Figure 7.0 System Main Menu 1. QUICK: Opens up the Quick Setup menu. 2. SCREEN: Adjust display, camera title, multi-screen, covert, spot, and Camera. 3.

  • Page 33: Quick

    Using the Main Menu QUICK Open the Quick setup menu to easily apply recording parameters for the system. NOTE: QUICK overrides any recording program you may enable from the RECORD menu. QUICK from 11, 12, 13, 14, 21, 22, 23, 24, 31, 32, 34, 41, 42, 43, 44, and ALL Set Quick Setup to AUTO, MANUAL, or OFF.

  • Page 34: Screen

    Using the Main Menu SCREEN Open the Screen Menu to configure the following options: • AUTO SEQUENCE • COVERT • DISPLAY • SPOT • TITLE • CAMERA AUTO SEQUENCE E: Set the dwell time for each • AUTO-SINGL single channel (full-screen) while in Auto Change the dwell times for both split-screen Sequence mode.

  • Page 35: Display

    Using the Main Menu DISPLAY • TITLE DISPLAY: Select ON/OFF to display the channel title. Edit the various elements of the on-screen display. • TITLE MODE: Select TEXT/BITMAP (by default, TEXT). You can create bitmap text to use in place of the default titles using DigiClient Remote Client Software.

  • Page 36: Title

    Using the Main Menu TITLE MULTI SCREEN Edit the titles (names) for each channel. Change the configurations for the five multi-screen display views. Figure 9.3 Title menu To change a channel title: Figure 9.4 Multi Screen menu 1. Press the buttons to select a To change screen configurations: channel and then press the...

  • Page 37: Covert

    Using the Main Menu COVERT • LIVE: Selected channels appear hidden during live mode Use the Covert function to conceal recording • NETWORK: Selected channels appear from a camera channel(s). Covert is especially hidden on network viewer screen useful if your monitor is in public view. •...

  • Page 38: Spot

    Using the Main Menu SPOT CAMERA Adjust the settings for the Spot monitor (not Adjust brightness, contrast, hue, and included). saturation for each camera. Figure 9.6 Spot menu Figure 9.7 Camera menu To change Spot settings: To change camera settings: 1.

  • Page 39: Record

    Using the Main Menu RECORD Use the Record menu to set options for recording, image quality, audio recording, and holiday recording. RECORD SETUP RECORD PROGRAM Use the Record Setup menu to set a recording By default, there are 10 different predefined schedule using predefined programs (0~9).
  • Page 40 Using the Main Menu RECORD PROGRAM (cont’d.) • CH-SUM: Displays the total amount of frames available on the system (non-selectable). • QUALITY: Set the recording quality for each channel for Normal and Event recording. The left column is for Normal recording, the right column is for Event recording: L (low), Normal), Fine), Beast).

  • Page 41: Preview Quality

    Using the Main Menu PREVIEW QUALITY AUDIO RECORD View the size of each image and how long you Enable/disable recording for the four audio can record on the installed hard disk. channels. NOTE: Recording must be off in order to see the Preview Quality screen.

  • Page 42: Repeat Record

    Using the Main Menu REPEAT RECORD HOLIDAY Set overwrite options for the installed hard Set a unique recording schedule for holidays. disk. With Holiday Recording enabled, you can set different recording parameters for times when you may be away from your home or business. NOTE: The system records like the Sunday schedule when set to Holiday recording.

  • Page 43: Record Limit

    Using the Main Menu RECORD LIMIT BACKUP MODE Set a recording limit for your system. Use Backup Mode to automatically copy recorded events (motion detection, alarm, video loss) to an external USB hard drive, or to enable disk mirroring. Mirroring enables the system to write data to the internal hard disk and an external USB hard drive(s) simultaneously.

  • Page 44: Mirror

    Using the Main Menu Mirror With your Backup Mode set to Mirror, the system will write data to its internal hard disk and a connected external USB hard drive (not included) simultaneously. ATTENTION: You must have Overwrite enabled on the system in order to use disk mirroring.

  • Page 45: Event

    Using the Main Menu EVENT Open the Event menu to configure the following options: • MOTION DETECTION • EVENT MESSAGE RESET • EVENT SCREEN MODE • EVENT BUZZER • EVENT CHECK • SENSOR INPUT • EVENT MESSAGE • RELAY OUTPUT MOTION DETECTION Configure motion detection for all camera channels.

  • Page 46: Event Screen Mode

    Using the Main Menu EVENT SCREEN MODE EVENT CHECK Set the type of on-screen display when an Enable/disable the system to record only when event is triggered. events are detected. • From the EVENT menu, press the buttons to set ON/OFF. EVENT MESSAGE Enable a warning message to display on-screen when an event occurs.

  • Page 47: Sensor Input

    Using the Main Menu SENSOR INPUT RELAY OUTPUT Configure the sensors connected to the Configure the relays on the system. system. Depending on your model, you can connect from 4 to 16 sensors. Figure 11.4 Relay Output menu To set the relay output: Figure 11.3 Sensor input menu 1.

  • Page 48: System

    Using the Main Menu SYSTEM Open the System menu to configure the following options: • HDD • REMOTE CONTROL ID • CLOCK • KEY ECHO • VIDEO STANDARD • ADVANCED SETUP • LANGUAGE • FIRMWARE UPDATE 4. Press the button on the remote Format a new hard disk and configure internal control until you see the Save/Exit screen.

  • Page 49: Clock

    Using the Main Menu CLOCK You can also configure the time zone, daylight Configure the date and time for the system. savings time, and have the system to use the Internet to set the time (network cable required). To configure the time settings: 1.

  • Page 50: Video Standard

    Using the Main Menu VIDEO STANDARD KEY ECHO Enable/disable the keep beep when pressing To set the video standard for the system: buttons on the remote control or front panel. 1. From the System menu, select VIDEO To enable/disable key echo: STANDARD.

  • Page 51: Advanced Setup

    Using the Main Menu ADVANCED SETUP 3. Select ADMIN, or USER1~USER4 and press the button. The password input Configure advanced system settings, including screen opens. passwords, user authority, and DVR menu setup. 4. Under NEW PASSWORD, press channel buttons 1~9 on the remote control to enter an 8-digit password.
  • Page 52 Using the Main Menu ADVANCED SETUP (cont’d.) DVR MENU SETUP User Authority Use the DVR Menu Setup option to save your system settings to a USB flash drive, load Set the limits and parameters for users of the system settings, and restore system settings to system.

  • Page 53: Firmware Upgrade

    Using the Main Menu DVR MENU SETUP (cont’d.) FIRMWARE UPGRADE Firmware upgrades can help improve the To restore factory defaults: functionality of your system. Check the 1. From the ADVANCED SETUP menu, manufacturer’s website for the availability of select MENU INTIALIZE and press the firmware upgrades.

  • Page 54: Link

    Using the Main Menu LINK Open the Link menu to configure the following options: • NETWORK • E-MAIL • RS485 • DVR NAME • PTZ • DVR LOCATION • BANDWIDTH NOTE: Some networking knowledge is suggested when configuring options in the Link menu. NETWORK forwarding will not change in the event of power failure or resetting of your network.

  • Page 55: Rs485

    Using the Main Menu RS485 Configure options for a RS485 controller. Set the model, speed, and ID for connected PTZ cameras (not included). NOTE: Consult the owner’s manual of your PTZ camera for more information on configuring these settings. Figure 13.1 RS485 menu To configure RS485 options: 1.

  • Page 56: E-Mail

    ID and password default, the system is setup to use the free for the email account. Digimerge DDNS service. You can add up to 10 additional email NOTE: To use email notification, you must addresses to send email notifications.

  • Page 57: Dvr Name

    Using the Main Menu DVR NAME DVR LOCATION Enter a name for the system. This name will Enter a location for the system. This location appear in outgoing email notifications when will appear in outgoing email notifications when events occur. events occur.

  • Page 58: Dynamic Dns

    DYNAMIC DNS BANDWIDTH Register for free DDNS service from http:// Set the bandwidth used by the system. ddns.digimerge.net and then enter the To set the bandwidth: information to configure DDNS settings on your system. 1. From the LINK menu, select BANDWIDTH.

  • Page 59: Copy

    Using the Main Menu COPY Open the COPY menu to copy recorded video data to an external USB drive or USB flash drive, check copy status, and format media. • Press the button on the remote control to quickly open the Copy menu. COPY then press the button to add/remove...

  • Page 60: Copy Status

    Using the Main Menu COPY STATUS Use Copy Status to view information for the active file copy. To use Copy Status: 1. From the COPY menu, select COPY STATUS and press the button. 2. View information for the following: • COPY START TIME: The date and time selected to begin copying Figure 14.1 Media Format screen •...

  • Page 61: Status

    Using the Main Menu STATUS Open the STATUS menu to view DVR Status, Network Status, and Recording Bitrate. To open the STATUS menu: 1. Press the button to open the Main Menu. 2. Press the buttons to select (icon should turn green) and press the button.

  • Page 62: Network Status

    Using the Main Menu NETWORK STATUS RECORDING BITRATE Displays networking information for the Displays the recording bitrate for the system system. channels in Kbps. Figure 15.2 DVR Status screen SAVE / EXIT Figure 15.1 DVR Status screen A shortcut to the save / exit •...

  • Page 63: Digiclient 5.0

    DigiClient 5.0 DigiClient is a remote surveillance software that allows you to monitor and control your digital video recorder locally or remotely from any PC with an Internet connection. System Requirements Prior to installing DigiClient, make sure your system meets or exceeds the following system requirements: Description Requirement...

  • Page 64: Installing Digiclient

    INSTALLING DIGICLIENT 1. Insert the DigiClient Software CD into your computer’s CD/DVD-R drive. If Autorun does not start, search your CD/DVD-R drive for SETUP.exe. Figure 16.0 DigiClient install window 2. Click Next to continue the installation. 3. Click Install to install DigiClient to the default location (C:\Program Files\DVR\DVR-Viewer) or first click Browse to change the save location.

  • Page 65: Installing Roxio Udf Reader

    Installing DigiClient © Installing Roxio UDF Reader Once the DigiClient installation finishes, you will be prompted to install the Roxio© UDF Reader. Figure 16.2 Roxio© UDF Reader dialogue window To install Roxio© UDF Reader: 1. Click Yes to continue the installation of Roxio© UDF Reader. 2.

  • Page 66: Launching Digiclient

    LAUNCHING DIGICLIENT With DigiClient installed, open DigiClient from the desktop icon or the Start menu. NOTE: Make sure you have connected the DVR to your network and have DHCP turned ON. To launch DigiClient: 1. Double-click the DigiClient icon on the desktop or select Start>Programs>DigiClient 5.0>DigiClient.

  • Page 67: Connecting To A Dvr

    Launching DigiClient Connecting to a DVR With your DVR now added to DigiClient, you can connect to the DVR to monitor and control the system remotely. To connect to a DVR: 1. From the DigiClient main window, click 2. Enter your username and password and click OK. Your DVR should appear in the list. Figure 17.2 DVR List window 3.

  • Page 68: Digiclient Main Window

    DigiClient Main Window DIGICLIENT MAIN WINDOW Once you have added and connected to a DVR, you can monitor and control the system in real time.* Figure 18.0 DigiClient main window 1. Main Window: Displays live camera images and recorded video images. 2.
  • Page 69 DigiClient Main Window Figure 18.1 DigiClient main window 8. Close/Separate Window: Close the connection/window to a DVR. Toggle between the Main Window and Separate Windows with Mini-Viewer. 9. HDD%/Channel Indicators: Displays the space remaining on the hard disk (%); Channel Indicators: Display the recording status of the DVR—White: continuous recording;...
  • Page 70 DigiClient Main Window Figure 18.2 DigiClient main window 14. System Controls: Click the buttons to view the following: • DVR Controller: N/A • PTZ: Opens the PTZ control window. • Setup: Open the Remote Setup menu for the • Status: View system and network status of the connected DVR connected DVR.

  • Page 71: Live Mode

    LIVE MODE Once connected, you can monitor the system in real-time. You can record, playback, search, and backup data from multiple systems in separate windows. Figure 19.0 DigiClient Live viewing Display Views and Controls • Click button switch between various split-screen views. •...

  • Page 72: Recording

    Live Mode Recording You can instantly record live video from the DigiClient main window. To record live video: 1. While in Live Mode, click . Channel Indicator bar is highlighted in red. DigiClient will record live video data from connected cameras to the default save folder on your PC C:\Program Files\DVR\Save Figure 19.2 Live recording 2.

  • Page 73: Search

    Search SEARCH DigiClient offers several options for searching and filtering recorded video data: • Time Search • Text Search • Event Search • Log Search • Block Search • HDD Search • Calendar Search • File Search Time Search Figure 20.0 Search buttons Search for recorded data on your connected DVR according to date time.

  • Page 74: Event Search

    Search Event Search Search for recorded data on your connected DVR according to detected events, such as motion, alarm, and video loss. To use Event Search: 1. From the DigiClient main window, click . The Event Search window opens. Figure 20.2 Event Search window 2.

  • Page 75: Block Search

    Search Block Search Search for recorded data on your connected DVR according to the physical recording block on the hard disk. To use Calendar Search: 1. From the DigiClient main window, click . The Time Search window opens. Figure 20.3 Block Search window 2.

  • Page 76: Calendar Search

    Search Calendar Search Search for recorded data on your connected DVR according to date and time. To use Calendar Search: 1. From the DigiClient main window, click . The Calendar Search window opens Dates with recorded data appear in yellow. Figure 20.4 Calendar Search window 2.

  • Page 77: Text Search

    Search Text Search Use the Text Search to find recorded data from a P.O.S. system. Note: A P.O.S. system (not included), along with additional components (not included), must be connected to your DVR in order for Text Search to function properly. To use Text Search: 1.

  • Page 78: Log Search

    Search Log Search Search for, and save log files from a connected DVR. To use Log Search: 1. From the DigiClient main window, click . The Log Search window opens. Figure 20.6 Log Search window 2. Select a file from the list. Go to step 5. 2.

  • Page 79: Hdd Search

    Search HDD Search HDD Search allows you to search for recorded video on backup hard drives formerly installed in you DVR. For example, if you replace the hard drive in your DVR, you can view the data on the old drive without needing to reinstall it in your DVR. Simply place the old drive in an enclosure (set it to SLAVE mode) and connect it to your PC.

  • Page 80: File Search

    Search File Search Use File Search to playback video data saved to your PC. See “Saving Video” on page 71. Figure 20.8 File Search window To use File Search: 1. Click to open File Search. 2. Select the file you want to view, or click Folder Select to browse for the folder on your PC with saved video data from your DVR.

  • Page 81: Saving Video

    Saving Video SAVING VIDEO Once you have found recorded using one of DigiClient’s search functions, you can save the video to your PC. To save searched video: 1. Once you have found a desired video clip, pause play back (rewind clip to beginning if necessary).

  • Page 82: Converting Video Files To Avi

    Saving Video Converting Video Files to AVI The DVR saves recorded video data in the format. .dvr File Viewer allows you convert .dvr files to .avi increased flexibility when playing back the video in third-party media players, such as VLC™ and DivX Player™.
  • Page 83 Saving Video 2. Double-click the file to open in your default media player, or right-click to open the file with a AVI-compatible media player. ATTENTION: You can only view AVI files if your media player has the DivX or XviD codec (not included).

  • Page 84: Controlling Your System

    Controlling Your System CONTROLLING YOUR SYSTEM You can setup and control your DVR remotely using DigiClient. You can also control connected PTZ cameras, enable audio, check system status, copy saved data, and print and save live images.l DVR Controller 5. Print 2.

  • Page 85: Ptz Controller

    Controlling Your System • Spot/ESC: Return to the previous menu; press to open/close Spot mode. • MENU/ : Open the system main menu; move cursor up when navigating menus. • LV/PB: Switch between live view and playback modes. • ALARM RESET/ : Release the Event buzzer;...

  • Page 86: Setup

    Controlling Your System 4. Under Zoom / Focus, click + - to zoom in and adjust the focus. 5. Under Speed, click the radio buttons to select 1X, 2X, or 4X. 6. Click buttons 1~16 at the bottom of the window to enter presets for your PTZ camera. NOTE: Please refer to your camera’s instruction manual for a complete list of preset codes.

  • Page 87: Print

    Controlling Your System Print Use the Print function to take live snapshots of selected channels (full-screen single channels only). You can save the snapshot to your PC and/ or print the snapshot to a networked printer (not included). To take a snapshot: 1.

  • Page 88: Adding Text

    Controlling Your System Adding Text To add text: 1. From the DigiClient Print window, click Memo. 2. Click inside the text box. 3. Type your desired text in the box. If desired, click Font to customize the font for the memo. You can also edit the font after you have written the memo.

  • Page 89: Copying To Pc

    Controlling Your System Copy Use the Copy function to copy recorded video data from your DVR to your PC, or USB drive connected to your DVR. Copying to PC To copy from the DVR to your PC: 1. Click . The Copy From DVR window opens.

  • Page 90: Copying To Usb

    Controlling Your System NOTE: If no data is available, the following message box appears on-screen: Use the Search function to find a date and time that contains recorded video data. See “Search” on page 63. Copying To USB To copy to a USB flash drive: 1.

  • Page 91: Microphone

    Controlling Your System Microphone Click to enable/disable connected microphones. Audio Click to mute unmute listen-in audio. A red speaker icon appears in the top right corner of the channel window. NOTE: Audio is only available on channels 1~4. RCA Y-adaptor cables are required for listen-in audio.

  • Page 92: Remote Setup

    Remote Setup REMOTE SETUP Use DigiClient to setup and configure your DVR(s) from any remote location. To open Remote Setup: 1. Click 2. Enter your DVR password and click OK. The Remote Setup window opens. The following tabs appear at the top of the Remote Setup Window: •...

  • Page 93: Quick Setup

    Remote Setup Quick Setup AUTO Use the Quick Setup menu to quickly apply recording parameters (image size, frame rate) to your DVR. Manual From the QUICK SETUP drop-down menu, select MANUAL. The following options become available: • IMAGE SIZE: Select 720x480, 720x240, or 360x240 •...

  • Page 94: Screen

    Remote Setup Auto Sequence (i.e. 30 fps), while a long recording period will result in a lower FPS rate (i.e. 16 fps) Configure full-screen and multi-screen display • AUDIO RECORD: Set to ON/OFF settings for Auto Sequence mode. Note: An audio capable camera (not To configure Auto Sequence: included) or microphone (not included) are necessary is necessary for audio recording.
  • Page 95 Remote Setup Display Title Configure various display settings on the DVR. Edit the titles (names) and/or bitmap text for selected channels. To configure Display settings: 1. Adjust the following options: Select ON/OFF to • HDD FREE SPACE: display the remaining capacity of the internal hard drive.
  • Page 96 Remote Setup NOTE: Thought you can select font color, 2. Check/uncheck the boxes for LIVE 4E, only black can be displayed by the system. LIVE 6, LIVE 7, LIVE 9B, LIVE 10 to enable/disable the respective displays 4. Click Make Bitmap to create the bitmap from the DVR.
  • Page 97 Remote Setup Spot • LIVE: Selected channels appear hidden during live mode Adjust the settings for the Spot monitor (not • PLAY: Selected channels appear hidden during playback included). • NETWORK: Selected channels appear hidden on network viewer screen • LV&PB (Live and Playback): Selected channels appear hidden during live mode and playback •...

  • Page 98: Record

    Remote Setup Record enables multi-screen displays on the spot monitor. The Record tab contains the following options: NOTE: You must have a spot monitor connected to your DVR to configure this option. 4. Under VIDEO LOSS SKIP, select ON/OFF from the drop-down menu. If ON, you will omit channels with video loss from the sequence to the spot monitor.
  • Page 99 Remote Setup Record Program selected hour or day (if ALL selected). The selected text field should turn green. By default, there are 10 different predefined NOTE: If you double-click a text field, you programs (0~9) available for you to use in the will jump to the RECORD PROGRAM tab, RECORD menu.
  • Page 100 Remote Setup Audio • Set the images (frames) per EVENT: IPS— second (IPS) for event recording (motion Enable/disable recording for the four audio detection, alarm, video loss). Set from 0, channels. 1, 2, 4, 5, 6, 8, 10, 15, and 30, from a shared pool of frames-per-second.

  • Page 101: Event

    Remote Setup Holiday Event Set a unique recording schedule for holidays. The Event tab contains the following options: With Holiday Recording enabled, you can set different recording parameters for times when you may be away from your home or business. NOTE: The system records like the Sunday schedule when set to Holiday recording.
  • Page 102 Remote Setup Motion Detection • SCREEN HOLD: The current screen remains displayed even if an event is triggered. Configure motion detection for all camera • EVENT FULL: Display the channel for the triggered event in full-screen. channels. • EVENT MULTI: Display the channel(s) for the triggered event in multi (split)-screen.
  • Page 103 Remote Setup Sensor Input Configure the sensors connected to the system. Depending on your model, you can connect from 4 to 16 sensors. Figure 25.6 Motion Area Setup 3. Click Clear All to remove motion detection from all cells. Grid cells should be green. 4.

  • Page 104: System

    Remote Setup System Relay Output Configure the relays on the DVR. The System tab contains the following options: Figure 25.8 Relay Output options Figure 26.0 System tab • SYSTEM To configure relay output options: • CLOCK 1. Under RELAY SELECT, select one of the •...
  • Page 105 Remote Setup CLOCK • START TIME / END TIME: Use the drop-down menus to select month, date, day-of-week, Use the Clock tab to adjust your Internet time and time for DST. server and Daylight Savings Time (DST) 2. To save your settings to your DVR, click settings.

  • Page 106: Link

    Remote Setup • REC panel of the system to make use of the • SEARCH&PLAY networking functions of your DVR. • COPY To configure networking options: • LIVE AUDIO • DVR SETUP 1. Under DHCP, select ON/OFF. DHCP • DVR STATUS (Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol) •...
  • Page 107 Remote Setup RS485 Configure options for a RS485 controller. Set the model, speed, and ID for connected PTZ cameras (not included). Figure 27.1 RS485 options Figure 27.2 PTZ options To configure RS485 options: NOTE: Please refer to your PTZ camera’s 1.

  • Page 108: Download

    Remote Setup Download EMAIL Configure options for email notifications. Use the Download tab to download new firmware and upgrade your DVR. Firmware upgrades can help improve the functionality of your system. NOTE: Check the manufacturer’s website for the availability of firmware upgrades. Figure 27.3 E-Mail options To configure email options: Figure 28.0 Download tab...

  • Page 109: Configuring Digiclient

    CONFIGURING DIGICLIENT Use Viewer Option to configure DigiClient display options: To configure DigiClient viewing options: 1. Click to open the Viewer Option window. 2. Configure the following options as desired: • Display: Check/uncheck the boxes to enable/disable Channel Title, Date Time, Event, and Frame Rate.

  • Page 110: Managing Users

    MANAGING USERS DigiClient allows you to add, edit, rename, and delete system users, and assign user authorities. To open the User window: 1. Click to open the Viewer Option window. 2. Click User Management at the bottom of the window. 3.

  • Page 111: Deleting Users

    Managing Users Deleting Users To delete an existing user: 1. Open the User window. 2. Select a user from the list. 3. Click Delete. NOTE: This action cannot be undone once you click Delete. Password Check Enable or disable a username and password check when navigating DigiClient. To enable/disable password check: 1.

  • Page 112: Arranging Windows

    ARRANGING WINDOWS Many of the functions of DigiClient, such as DVR connect, Live View, and various search windows, can appear in individual windows and quickly organized for complete viewing functionality. To use the arrange window feature: 1. Connect to a DVR(s). 2.

  • Page 113: Appendix A: System Specifications

    APPENDIX A: SYSTEM SPECIFICATIONS Description Specification Hard disk capacity Max. 2 HDD (2.5" SATA), max. 2 TB; 100% duty cycle, 40 TB expanded cache Operating system Linux (embedded) Backup USB default (USN flash drive, external HDD, external CD-RW/DVD-RW; Data Copy HDD expansion bay: Mirroring Backup or Event Backup) Backup file format AVI, JPG, BMP Compression...

  • Page 114: Product Information

    (WxDxH) 280 mm x 221 mm x 32 mm As our products are subject to continuous improvement, Digimerge Technology Inc. and its subsidiaries reserve the right to modify product design, specifications, and prices without notice and without incurring any obligation. E&OE...

  • Page 115: Appendix B: Setting Up Remote Viewing

    3. Press and hold the Enter button on the front panel to find your system's IP address. 4. Enable Port Forwarding on your router. Refer to the included Router Guide and Basics of Remote Video Access Guide for further assistance with your specific network setup and hardware. 5. Setup an account at http://ddns.digimerge.net...

  • Page 116: How Do I Find My Ip And Mac Addresses

    Appendix B: Setting up Remote Viewing How Do I Find My IP and MAC addresses? The IP and MAC address of your system are necessary for DDNS setup. DDNS allows you to view and control your system from a remote location. Figure 32.0 DVR Status screen To find your IP and MAC addresses: 1.

  • Page 117: How Do I Enable Port Forwarding

    216.13.154.34 to DVR Internal IP 192.168.0.3:5400). The instructions found online in the Router Configuration Guides will assist you in the port forwarding configurations for a selection of different router models. Visit our Consumer Guides Support website at http://www.digimerge.com/ for more details.

  • Page 118: Appendix C: Setting Up Ddns Service

    APPENDIX C: SETTING UP DDNS SERVICE Digimerge offers a free DDNS service for use with your DVR. A DDNS account allows you to set up a web site address that points back to your local network. The following outlines how to set up your free DDNS account.
  • Page 119 You will need this information for remote access to your system. Record your information below: Username: Domain name*: Password: * Only the first part of the Domain Name is required for setup on the system. For example, if the full domain sent is tomsmith.ddns.digimerge.net, you only need to enter tomsmith on the system.

  • Page 120: How Do I Enable Ddns On My System

    NOTE: Only the first part of the Domain Name is required for setup on the system. For example, if the full domain sent is tomsmith.ddns.digimerge.net, you only need to Figure 33.4 Use the Character table to input enter tomsmith on the system.

  • Page 121: Appendix D: Connect Ptz Cameras

    APPENDIX D: CONNECTING PTZ CAMERAS PTZ cameras (not included with this system) can be connected to the PTZ Control Block on the rear panel of the system. The PTZ Controls are enabled through the Menu system on the DVR. To install a PTZ (RS-485 Type) camera: 1.

  • Page 122: Appendix E: Connecting A Monitor

    APPENDIX E: CONNECTING A MONITOR Use the Video port (BNC) on the rear panel of the system to use the Monitor Out function. Monitor Out displays the exact on-screen display of the system. NOTE: A BNC-to-RCA adapter (not included) is required to connect a monitor with RCA inputs. (Not Included)

  • Page 123: Appendix F: Connecting Motion / Alarm Devices

    APPENDIX F: CONNECTING MOTION / ALARM DEVICES You can enable motion detection and alarm control from the Main Menu. You can also connect additional motion sensor devices to the system (i.e. motion sensors, door/window sensors). Use a motion detector or sensor to send a signal to the system to begin camera viewing and recording on the matching camera channel (when enabled in the Menu) For example, a window sensor unit is installed on Alarm Block port #4.

  • Page 124: Appendix G: Full Connectivity Diagram

    APPENDIX G: FULL CONNECTIVITY DIAGRAM The following diagram outlines a general set of connections available with the DVR. (Not Included) (Not Included) DVI MONITOR (not included) (Not Included) PS/2 port near front panel LINE AUDIO / SPEAKERS (not included) (Not Included) PS/2 MOUSE** (not included) BNC CAMERAS...

  • Page 125: Appendix H: Replacing The Hard Drive

    APPENDIX H: REPLACING THE HARD DRIVE The system comes with a pre-installed 2.5" SATA hard drive. The system supports up to 2 terabytes (TB) of SATA storage—2 x 1 TB 2.5" SATA HDD. NOTE: Make sure that the system is OFF and the power cable has been disconnected before changing the hard drive.

  • Page 126: Replacing The Hard Drive

    Appendix H: Replacing the Hard Drive Replacing the Hard Drive To replace the hard disk: 1. Carefully position the new hard drive on the mounting plate—the raised contour of the mounting plate should be facing up (see figure 34.1)—and secure with the four screws.

  • Page 127: Formatting The Hard Drive

    Appendix H: Replacing the Hard Drive Formatting the Hard Drive ATTENTION: Initializing (formatting) the HDD erases all data on the hard disk. This step cannot be undone. To format the hard disk: 1. Press the button to open the Main Menu. 2.

  • Page 128: Appendix I: Using Listen-In Audio

    APPENDIX I: USING LISTEN-IN AUDIO Listen-in audio allows you to listen to, and record live audio on the system one channel at a time. You can connect two audio channels (mono) per RCA-female Y-adapter. Use both RCA-female Y-adapters included with the system to connect up to four audio channels.* LINE AUDIO / SPEAKERS (not included) RCA Y-ADAPTER*...

  • Page 129: Appendix J: File Viewer

    APPENDIX J: FILE VIEWER When you backup/copy video data to a connected USB drive, the system automatically transfers the File Viewer application. File Viewer allows you to immediately playback copied video data and convert it to AVI. NOTE: File Viewer is also transferred when copying data to a CD-RW/DVD-RW. Figure 36.0 File Viewer main window 1.

  • Page 130: Launching File Viewer

    Appendix J: File Viewer Launching File Viewer NOTE: In order to use File Viewer, you need to copy video data from the system to an external USB drive or USB flash drive. Figure 36.1 FileViewer folder To open File Viewer: 1.

  • Page 131: Playing Video

    Appendix J: File Viewer Playing Video To playback video: 1. Open FileViewer. 2. From the File Viewer main window, click to open the Search Window. NOTE: By default, the Search Window is open when you launch File Viewer. 3. Select the file you want to view, or click Folder Select to browse for the folder on your PC with saved video data from your DVR.
  • Page 132 Appendix J: File Viewer Playing AVI Files To playback AVI files: 1. On your PC, open the folder where you saved the AVI file. By default, converted files use the following naming convention: Dvr-YYYYMMDD-HHMMSS_CH##_[screenxresolution]_#fps.avi Figure 36.4 AVI files after conversion 2.

  • Page 133: Appendix K: Using Disk Mirroring

    APPENDIX K: USING DISK MIRRORING Disk Mirroring enables the system to write data to its internal hard disk and a connected external USB hard drive simultaneously. When the internal hard disk is full, the system will overwrite the previously recorded data. The same overwrite process occurs on the external hard drive (not included).

  • Page 134: Disk Overwrite

    Once the final external hard drive is full, the system will overwrite the earliest data on the first external hard drive. Visit www.digimerge.com for more details.

  • Page 135: Appendix L: Compatible Recordable Media

    APPENDIX L: COMPATIBLE RECORDABLE MEDIA USB Flash Drives Most brands of USB flash drives—up to 8 GB—are compatible with the system. USB Hard Drives Most brands of external USB hard drives are compatible with the system. Prior to using the external USB hard drive, make sure to format the hard drive using Media Format in the COPY menu.

  • Page 136: Appendix M: Remote Viewing Using Internet Explorer

    Options. 3. Click the Security tab. 4. Click Trusted Sites from the available zones and then click Sites. 5. In the text field, enter https://www.digimerge.com/ VB300 and click Add. 6. Click Close. 7. From the Internet Options window, click OK.
  • Page 137 Appendix M: Remote Viewing using Internet Explorer Connecting to Your DVR With ActiveX installed, you can now view streaming video from your DVR. To connect to your DVR: 1. In the IP address / Port text field, enter your system’s IP address or Figure 38.2 Click the warning bar to install ActiveX.

  • Page 138: Live Viewing

    Appendix M: Remote Viewing using Internet Explorer Live Viewing With Internet Explorer configured and ActiveX installed, live video streams from your connected DVR. The interface resembles the DigiClient Software (included). Figure 39.0 Live display and interface in Internet Explorer 1. IP Address/Port/MAC address: Enter your system’s IP address or DDNS address and port number. The display shows the MAC address of the connect DVR (non-selectable).
  • Page 139 Appendix M: Remote Viewing using Internet Explorer Changing Display Views During live viewing, you can switch between split-screen and single channel displays. To change display views: 1. From split-screen, double-click any channel to view the channel in single channel 2. From single channel display, double-click to return to the split-screen display. 3.

  • Page 140: Troubleshooting

    TROUBLESHOOTING When a malfunction occurs, it may not be serious and can be corrected easily. The following describes the most common problems and solutions. Please refer to the following before calling Digimerge Technical Support: Error Possible Causes Solutions • DVR is not receiving •...
  • Page 141 Troubleshooting Troubleshooting (cont’d.) Error Possible Causes Solutions Mouse not detected • Mouse cable is not firmly • Firmly connect the mouse cable to the PS/2 port by system connected to the system on the side of the system; or connect a USB mouse to the top USB port on the rear panel of the system •...
  • Page 142 IT’S ALL ON THE WEB! Product Information Specification Sheets User Manuals Software Upgrades Quick Start Guides Firmware Upgrades VISIT www.digimerge.com www.digimerge.com © Digimerge Technology Inc.

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