ZowieTek MegaDVR User Manual

High definition universal video recorder

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User Manual

Ver. 2.2.10
2016-11-27
30371-020
High Definition
Universal Video Recorder

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  • Page 1: User Manual

    High Definition Universal Video Recorder User Manual Revision Ver. 2.2.10 Release 2016-11-27 Product 30371-020...
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Successfully Started ..........................8 Panel & Connection ............................9 Front Panel Instruction ..........................9 Connector on Back Panel ........................11 Connecting HD MegaDVR Video Recorder ..................13 Start Connecting ............................ 13 Insert USB Flash Drive .......................... 13 Capture Photo ............................13 Recording Videos .............................
  • Page 4 Select Storage Media ......................... 22 Size/Time Limit ............................ 22 Photo Menu ..............................23 Setting Menu ............................. 24 Set Correct Date/Time of MegaDVR .................... 24 Set Language Preference ......................... 24 Reset to Defaults ..........................25 Upgrade ..............................25 LAN Menu ..............................26 Device Name ............................
  • Page 5 Basic Operation ............................32 Transfer Files to PC ..........................32 File Structure ............................. 32 View Photos on Computer ........................33 Replay Video Clips on Computer ....................... 33 Built-in Color LCD Screen ........................33 Preview Video Via LAN ..........................34 View Video through LAN ........................34 View Video through Internet Explorer ....................
  • Page 6: Important Safety Instructions

    Important Safety Instructions Caution Read the manual thoroughly To prevent electric shock, it is strictly prohibited Keep the instructions. to open the cabinet. Heed all warnings in these instructions. To reduce the risk of fire or shock hazard, do not expose this equipment to rain or moisture. Follow all of these instructions.
  • Page 7: Safety Instructions

    Important Safety Instructions caution when moving cart/apparatus 13) Do not place vessels containing water or other combination to prevent the cart from tipping liquids (such as vases, etc.) on top of the over and to avoid injury. apparatus. Do not splash water on top of the Unplug this apparatus during lightning apparatus.
  • Page 8: Introduction

    You can use Power button on front panel to on  Insert USB flash drive to USB port on front or off MegaDVR normally, it will keep the date & panel. time correctly. Please refer the connection diagrams in page Before you start &...
  • Page 9 Appendix and set it correctly depending on your video input device. You can plug & unplug video source device to MegaDVR at any time. Plug when the power of the device is off is suggested. The built-in LCD screen or external monitor of...
  • Page 10: Starting Up Operation

    Starting Up Operation Check out the input signal source is connected. If correct input source is connected and selected, Remember to plug your storage media into the the screen will display the image clearly. equipment. Plugged in the electric cord and then turn on the power switch on the left side of the back panel.
  • Page 11: Panel & Connection

    Panel & Connection 1 LCD Screen 5 Confirm Button Display live video, set Menu, or review recorded Press to modify parameters. videos. Press again to confirm the change. Please use external monitor for diagnosis or evaluation purposes. 6 Right Button Press to move the cursor down/right.
  • Page 12 Panel & Connection 10 Info Button 12 Status LED Press to enter the info button interface. Indicate status while recording/whether storage media exist Solid green Normal status(storage media is connected) Solid red Lack media(storage Please confirm record information before each ...
  • Page 13 Panel & Connection 5 Audio Input/Output Connector 1 CVBS Input Connector Input/Output audio sources here. Connect a CVBS signal as input source (3.5mm Jack) (BNC connector) 6 Power Cord Connector/Main Power 2 SDI Loop Output Connector Switch Output a SDI signal here. Connect the included power cord here.
  • Page 14 (DVI-D connector) (DVI-D connector) ※ A DVI/RGB adapter is needed, which is 13 Hard Disk Bay Connector included in the MegaDVR. Connect a hard disk to service as the storage media. 10 LANC Connector Slide eject button right and pull to pop HDD out.
  • Page 15: Connecting Hd Megadvr Video Recorder

    The left indicating light will be red/green ※ depending on whether there is an available drive attached. To connect MegaDVR, please see the diagram on page 10. MegaDVR can connect external monitor & video source (for example, an endoscope, surgical camera, ultrasound, etc.).
  • Page 16 The video clip will be saved directly to the USB flash MegaDVR will split long video to multi video ※ drive (or to the internal hard drive if you have files automatically during recording.
  • Page 17: Recording Videos

    Using Shortcut Keys MegaDVR offers four shortcut keys to help you to access some important functions quickly. Shortcut Function Status Display current status information. Storage Select storage media to save current photos by capturing and videos by recording. Use Storage button to select current storage media...
  • Page 18 Using Shortcut Keys Use Replay button to playback recording videos. Use Input button to select current video input signal. buttons to switch video input signals cycle between seven optional video input, press button to confirm selected video input when the cursor has moved to it.
  • Page 19 MegaDVR will exit replay If you want to delete recording video, stop current mode playback & enable MegaDVR under to files list status, and return to normal status. & buttons to select video file that you...
  • Page 20: Using Menus

    After choosing an option in the submenu, use & buttons to switch parameters, and To set MegaDVR, press the Menu button on the then press button to confirm the suitable front panel to display Main Menu on LCD screen.
  • Page 21 - Select Beep ON/OFF Setting - Restore MegaDVR to Default Setup - Upgrade MegaDVR to new Firmware - Set Device name of MegaDVR - Set IP address of MegaDVR - Set NetMask value - Set Gateway value Check address MegaDVR...
  • Page 22: Video Menu

    * If the input video has special settings, manually. Commonly, we recommend select Auto option for input video signal, MegaDVR will detect & set Select Normal/Reversal mode to parameters of input video signal automatically Chroma adjust the chromatic aberration based on the input signal, Most input video signal can be detected.
  • Page 23: Switch Video Input

    If you select external MIC or line in, please ※ MegaDVR supports replay recording video on connect external MIC input device to MegaDVR in built-in LCD or external monitor through most kinds first. of sources.Normally, the external monitor will be...
  • Page 24: Select Storage Media

    Using Menus Format SDCard HardDisk Use Record menu to configure how MegaDVR Storage Front_USB records videos. Back_USBA Back_USBB Menu Item Instruction 0.5G Select the quality of video that Size Limit you record. 1.5G * The higher the video quality, Unlimited...
  • Page 25: Photo Menu

    Using Menus lasting time less than 15 minutes.The first reached parameter always works and the other parameter will never work. Use Photo menu to select file format of capture So it is suggested to carefully test the real effect of photos.
  • Page 26: Upgrade

    Using Menus Valid parameters of Menu Items: Item Parameter Date/Time Set to current Date/Time. Use Setting menu to set Date/Time of MegaDVR, English Language select current language, restore setting to defaults, 中文 Enable and performing a firmware upgrade. Beep Disable...
  • Page 27 We will release new firmware when we improve performance or add new features, you can upgrade MegaDVR by yourselves if you need. ※ MegaDVR support USB Flash Drive on front USB port for upgrade only. Before you upgrade MegaDVR, please copy new...
  • Page 28: Device Name

    RTSP Enable or disable RTSP stream Valid parameters of Menu Items: Item Parameter Set device name of MegaDVR to To set local IP address of device, after enter Local you want Device IP item, use button to select IP segment that Default Device Name is ※...
  • Page 29 Using Menus Under RTSP item, if you select “Enable”, MegaDVR Use Exit menu to exit current setting & return to will support RTSP stream video output, or you can normal status after you finish your setting. set to “Disable” to close it.
  • Page 30: Input Information

    & videos. Please use keyboard to enter recording information, After you enter information input interface, use USB MegaDVR support most standard USB keyboard on keyboard that plug to USB port on back panel to USB port on back panel.
  • Page 31 Input Information Up/Down/Enter/Left/Right/Esc ※ key on the keyboard. The function can also be used in setting menus. ※ Every time you change the ID or Name of a ※ current file and save it, a new information card is created. When you press Info while you’ve connected an external monitor, a System Setup board You can straightly press...
  • Page 32: External Usb Hard Drive

    & photos to internal hard exited files and is only suitable for drives that disk, please unplug any USB drive to MegaDVR in have storage lower than 32GB. first.
  • Page 33 2.There are lots of different USB Flash Drives and cards market. Their performance remarkably diverse. Some have very good read speed but low write speed. MegaDVR is professional Slid the black button slightly to right and the board video recorder. order guarantee will automatically.
  • Page 34 (recommended). Refer to Windows or Mac OS documentation for information on how to access drives on your computer and manage You can replay recording video in past on MegaDVR files. directly, during normal status, press button, the recording videos list will be displayed on LCD or external monitor, use &...
  • Page 35 The MegaDVR records high definition video in the H.264 format, also known as MPEG-4 AVC. This widely used format is ideally suited to medical applications because it delivers the highest quality picture in a compact file size.
  • Page 36: Preview Video Via Lan

    Player installation program and two web plugins LAN connection. should be selected during the Setup. Connect MegaDVR to your LAN & set local IP address of MegaDVR to same network segment with your LAN, then configure VLC Media Player software.
  • Page 37 Preview Video via LAN The default username & password of  1.Download the VLC Player APP and open it. device as follow: 2.Choose “Stream” in the side list. Username : admin Password : 9999 3.Input the rtsp address:rtsp://192.168.1.168: 8557/PSIA/Streaming/channels/2?videoCodecType 5.Click Login button to enter and view video. =H.264 Please allow the plugin to run when a warning ※...
  • Page 38 Make sure that the PC has connected to the  Wait for a while and the file system of the same local network system. MegaDVR will be shown. Confirm that these devices are running in  normal status. Enter the folder of mounted storage media and copy/move the video/image files quickly.
  • Page 39: Other Features

    Sony or Sony LANC compatible video camera, new DVD and Hard Disk video cameras with a 2.5mm LANC jack. See more at:  http://www.zowietek.com/products/LANC_Re mote_Control.html legacy analog input signals can be looped out to DVI Output to connect to modern professional DVI/HDMI medical monitor while recording.
  • Page 40: Appendix

    & different solutions. External Solution Recording MegaDV Monitor Before you start & use MegaDVR, the video input 1920x1200p source must be connected to MegaDVR in first, and 1600x1200p the video input option & input video resolution must 1680x1050p set correctly.
  • Page 41 Resolution or FPS except for special situations. P:Cannot upgrade. S:Try to restore to default under the setting menu Before you start & use MegaDVR, the video input and then repeat the upgrade procedure again. option & input video resolution must set correctly.
  • Page 42 Appendix SanDisk SD Cards that speed grade is equal and P:The screen shows wrong information when faster than Extreme series are recommend. Any the files of a full USB drive has been deleted other brand SD cards of which write speed matches before long and the USB then connect the above drives can also be considered.
  • Page 43: Specifications

    Back MIC In : 2CH, 2 x 3.5mm Jack, External DVI to VGA Adapter Audio In : 2CH, 2 x 3.5mm Jack, 20Kohm higher MegaDVR User Manual Network : RJ45, 10/100 Ethernet *Single/Dual Foot Pedal Network Stack : RTSP, HTTP *LANC Remote Control USB : 3 x USB 2.0, 1 x front, 2 x rear...
  • Page 44: Limits For Electromagnetic Compatibility (Emc)

    IEC 61000-3-3 Warning If the MegaDVR is used adjacent to or stacked with other equipment, it should be observed to verify normal operation in the configuration in which it will be used.
  • Page 45 Guidance and manufacturer’s declaration – electromagnetic immunity The MegaDVR is intended for use in the electromagnetic environment specified below. The customer or the user of the MegaDVR should assure that it is used in such an environment. Electromagnetic Immunity test...
  • Page 46 Guidance and manufacturer’s declaration – electromagnetic immunity The MegaDVR is intended for use in the electromagnetic environment specified below. The customer or the user of the MegaDVR should assure that it is use in such an environment. Immunity IEC 60601 test level...
  • Page 47 The MegaDVR is intended for use in an electromagnetic environment in which radiated RF disturbances are controlled. The customer or the user of the MegaDVR can help prevent electromagnetic by maintaining a minimum distance between portable and mobile RF communications equipment (Transmitters)and the MegaDVR as recommended below, according to the maximum output power of the communications equipment.

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