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- Page 1 DRT16 / DRT8 Digital Video Recorder User’s Manual 00P379100ASEA3 Version 1.3 00P379100ASEA3...
- Page 2 • Switch the 115/230V selector to your local voltage standard • Handle with care, do not drop the unit • Mount the unit in an equipment rack or place it on a solid, stable surface. • Indoor use only. Do not place the unit in a humid, dusty, oily, or smoky site. •...
- Page 3 Important Information Before proceeding, please read and observe all instructions and warnings in this manual. Retain this manual with the original bill of sale for future reference and, if necessary, warranty service. When unpacking your unit, check for missing or damaged items. If any item is missing, or if damage is evident, DO NOT INSTALL OR OPERATE THIS PRODUCT.
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Page 4: Table Of Contents
1. Overview ...6 Product Key Features ...6 Product Application Diagram...7 2. System Setup...8 Position the Unit...8 Selecting Video Format...8 Connecting Devices to the Unit...8 Rear Panel Connections...9 3. General System Setup ... 11 Front Panel Introduction ...12 3.1.1 LED Definition ...12 3.1.2 Function Keys...13 Power Up / Down the Unit ...15... - Page 5 Deleting Recorded Video ...29 Dome Control...30 4.6.1 Dome Connection...30 4.6.2 Dome Protocol Setup ...31 4.6.3 RS485 Setup ...31 4.6.4 Dome Controlling Keys...32 4.6.5 Setting Preset Points ...34 4.6.6 Calling Preset Points ...35 Appendix A: Technical Specifications ...36 Appendix B: Record Duration...38...
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Page 6: Overview
DRT16 / DRT8 DVR includes DVRRemote, the remote viewing software that is a Web-browser plug-in, allows user to view live or recorded video images. The remote software is stored in DRT16 / DRT8 DVR and deployed over a LAN, WAN or Internet connection to remote Windows-based computers. This simplifies the installation and maintenance of the software components so all remote users are kept up to date. -
Page 7: Product Application Diagram
• Programmable call-monitor switching sequence • Pre-Alarm recording • IR Remote controller (Optional) • Multiple language on-screen menus • Network software supports static IP and DHCP • Support RS-485 remote control keyboard (Optional) Product Application Diagram Connect the unit with other devices as shown in the system diagram to complete a video surveillance solution. -
Page 8: System Setup
Position the Unit Position / mount the DRT16 / DRT8 DVR in a proper place and be sure to power off the unit before making any connections. The placed location should avoid hindering or blocking the unit from airflow. Enough airflow is needed to protect the unit from overheating. -
Page 9: Rear Panel Connections
Connecting Short-term Device If you plan to install any short-term devices to the DRT16 / DRT8 DVR and use them as part of the unit system, such as USB CD-ROM, USB Hard Disk Drive, etc, make sure those devices are connected only after the unit is powered up. - Page 10 A group of BNC connectors are available for video input streams from installed cameras. The number of connectors is equal to the number of channels; the DRT16 / DRT8 DVR has 8/ 16 BNC connectors on the rear panel, respectively.
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Page 11: General System Setup
LAN Connector (RJ-45) The DRT16 / DRT8 DVR is capable of networking. The LAN port opens the door of DRT16 / DRT8 DVR to Ethernet. USB Connector (x2) There are two USB 2.0 ports on the rear panel for users to connect external USB devices to the unit, such as ThumbDrive or CD-ROM. -
Page 12: Front Panel Introduction
The LED lit during the period when the correct power is connected. Network LED (Green) The LED should be lit when DRT16 / DRT8 DVR is connected to a network and blink when the data is being transferred. Alarm LED (Red) The LED should be lit during an alarm is triggered. -
Page 13: Function Keys
3.1.2 Function Keys The DRT16 / DRT8 DVR functional keys on the front panel for normal operation are described as follows. NOTE: The left HDD should be set to “Master” and the right one should be set to “Slave”. CHANNEL •... - Page 14 FREEZE • Press FREEZE while viewing live image, the live video will be frozen. The date / time information shown on the monitor will continue updating. Press FREEZE again to return to live mode. • Press FREEZE while playing the recorded video, the playback video will be paused.
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Page 15: Power Up / Down The Unit
Power Up / Down the Unit If you must shut down the DRT16 / DRT8 DVR for any reason, please use the proper shut down and power up procedures to avoid damaging your DVR unit. -
Page 16: Entering Osd Setup Menu
Entering OSD Setup Menu The OSD Main menu contains a list of items that are used to configure the DRT16 / DRT8 DVR. To enter the Main menu, press MENU and then enter Administrator or User password. The Password Verification screen displays as follows. -
Page 17: System Date / Time Setting
Move the cursor up / down over the OSD items using the Direction keys and press ENTER to enter the selected sub-menu. System Date / Time Setting User can set the current date, time and other OSD parameters in Date/Time menu. -
Page 18: Daylight Saving Time
Date Display Mode This function allows user to set the OSD display type of the date / time. There are three options to select from: <Y/M/D>, <M/D/Y> or <D/M/Y>. represents “Year”, “M” represents “Month” and “D” represents “Day”. Move to the item and press ENTER, the option starts blinking. Use UP / DOWN keys to change the setting. -
Page 19: Record Schedule / Quality Setting
Record Schedule / Quality Setting The Record Setup menu allows user to set recording quality, recording schedules, and other recording parameters. To setup the recording quality and schedules, you have to enter the OSD Setup Menu with correct Administrator's password. In the Main menu, move the cursor to <Record Setup>... -
Page 20: Schedule Setup
3.5.2 Schedule Setup The Schedule Setup is used to set the day and night time, or weekend recording schedule. Select <Schedule Setup> from the Record Setup menu and press ENTER; the following menu is displayed. 1. Day Time Start 2. Day Time End 3. -
Page 21: Basic Operation
4.1.1 Viewing Modes The DRT16 / DRT8 DVR supplies user versatile ways of viewing both live and recorded video. Following presents these view formats. Viewing in Full Screen Press any CHANNEL key directly to view the corresponding camera image in full view format. -
Page 22: Viewing Live Cameras
• Press a CHANNEL key to view the corresponding camera in full screen. • Press ZOOM to enter a 2× full screen zoom mode of the selected camera. • If you need to view specific area of the 2× zoomed screen, use Direction keys to pan / tilt the zoomed area around the original image. - Page 23 4×, 8×, 16×, or 32×. RIGHT (Forward Playback) The key is used to play the recorded video fast forward. Press the key repeatedly to increase the speed of forward playback by 1×, 2×, 4×, 8×, 16×, or 32×. FREEZE Press FREEZE to pause the playback video. When the recorded video is paused, press LEFT / RIGHT to resume playback video single step reverse / forward, respectively.
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Page 24: Sequence Setup
4.2.2 Sequence with Call Monitor Users are allowed to use the DRT16 / DRT8 DVR front panel to control a call monitor display without having to access the Main menu. Two viewing modes can be displayed on call monitor: Sequence display and Single camera display. -
Page 25: Searching Recorded Video
• Press ESC to return the front panel to Main monitor control mode. Searching Recorded Video The DRT16 / DRT8 DVR is capable of searching and playing back recorded video by date and time or events. Entering the specific date and time of the wanted video, the unit will then search for the matched video and play it on the monitor. -
Page 26: Searching By Event
NOTE: The date/time information will be shown on the screen with a DST icon if the Daylight Saving Time function is enabled. “S” indicates summer time and “W” indicates wintertime. 4.3.2 Searching by Event “Event List” allows you to search wanted video by event. The Event List is displayed as below figure: Date 2005/03/17... -
Page 27: Video Export
*.drv file. If you want to export video to an external device, make sure the external storage has been connected to the DVR unit and the port has been set appropriately for video export. NOTE: Once an external device has been connected to the DVR unit, the device has priority over the built-in CD-RW/DVD+RW;... -
Page 28: To Export Normal Video
“ezBurn” window displays as below figure. The information shown on the window is for read only. • If there is no any exportable external device connected to the DVR unit, then a warning message will be shown on the screen, as below figure: •... -
Page 29: To Export Event Video
The information shown on it is for read only. Data 205/11/07 • If there is no any exportable external device connected to the DVR unit, a warning message will be shown on the screen • Press ENTER to start the export the whole event video to the connected device;... -
Page 30: Dome Control
The default of this item is <2000/01/01>. Dome Control DRT16 / DRT8 DVR allows user to control a dome camera by the front panel. In Live mode, user can press CHANNEL key to display the desired dome camera in full view. To enter Dome Control mode, press the DOME key and press channel key 2 to display the hint screen;... -
Page 31: Dome Protocol Setup
RS485 Setup DRT16 / DRT8 DVR controls the domes via RS-485 communication protocol. The RS-485 parameters in DRT16 / DRT8 DVR must be set to the same parameters as the protocol for RS-422 setup of the dome. Users are allowed to change the RS-485 settings of the DRT16 / DRT8 DVR. -
Page 32: Dome Controlling Keys
1 to 255. The default ID is 224. Note that no two devices on the same bus should be given the same ID address, or a conflict may occur. The default DRT16 / DRT8 DVR RS-485 settings are 9600 Baud, 8 Data Bits, 1 Stop Bit and No Parity. - Page 33 Zoom In Use to zoom the dome camera in. This function is for user to choose the viewing area, more or less of it. Use to leave dome control mode and return to live and full screen viewing mode. Auto / Enter •...
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Page 34: Setting Preset Points
4.6.5 Setting Preset Points The DRT16 / DRT8 DVR allows user to set preset positions; the amount of preset points depends on the dome manufacturer. Follow the steps to set preset points. • Press a Channel key to view the corresponding camera in full screen. -
Page 35: 4.6.6 Calling Preset Points
4.6.6 Calling Preset Points Follow the steps to call preset points. • Press a Channel key to view the corresponding camera in full screen. • Then press DOME to enter dome control mode. • Press 2 to view the dome control Hint Screen; press 2 again to toggle the Hint Screen. -
Page 36: Appendix A: Technical Specifications
Compression Method Recording Mode Resolution & Rate Recording Quality Image Size Storage Mode 8ch Triplex MPEG-4 DVR Embedded (Linux) NTSC/PAL switch selectable Triplex+ (Live, Record, Playback, Remote, and Internet access) NTSC: 720x480 pixels; PAL: 720x576 pixels BNCx16, 1.0Vp-p/75 ohm BNCx1, S-Videox1, 1.0Vp-p/75 ohm BNCx1, 1.0Vp-p/75 ohm... - Page 37 Playback Playback Playback Speed Adjustment Retrieve Storage Build-in Storage Built-in HDD Export Alarm Alarm Input Alarm Detection Auditory Alert Motion Detection Video Loss Detection Alarm Relay Output Communication Network Connectivity Remote Control Software Access Control Remote Operation RS485 Dome Control Protocol General Operation Temperature Relative Humidity...
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Page 38: Appendix B: Record Duration
Appendix B: Record Duration The record duration relates to recording rate, image quality and HDD capacity. Refer to the following table. NOTE: Record duration times are based on actual tests and represent average file sizes. Performance may vary depending on specific installations and use. Audio recording requires 8 KB per second (or 0.7 GB per day) for data storage. - Page 39 Number of Days of Recording @60PPS (without Audio) Recording Rate Total Total Images Per Images Per NTSC Second Second (5 KB) NTSC 160 GB Internal Storage 11.8 12.5 23.5 6.25 47.0 300 GB Internal Storage 11.0 22.0 12.5 44.1 6.25 88.2 600 GB Internal Storage 22.0...
- Page 40 600 GB Internal Storage 51.4 102.9 12.5 205.8 6.25 411.5 61.7 22.0 26.5 14.0 123.5 44.1 52.9 28.1 246.9 88.2 105.8 56.1 493.8 176.4 211.6 112.2 16.8 10.3 12.3 33.7 20.6 24.7 16.2 67.3 41.2 49.4 32.5 134.7 82.3 98.8 65.0 19.5 39.0...
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