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User's Manual
Version 1.2
00P3DG600DSEA2

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  • Page 1 Premium H.264 DVR User’s Manual Version 1.2 00P3DG600DSEA2...
  • Page 2 DVR User’s Manual...
  • Page 3 Caution and Preventive Tips • 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.
  • Page 4: Important Information

    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.
  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    1. Overview ...7 2. System Setup...8 2.1 Position the Unit ...8 2.2 Select Video Format ...8 2.3 Connect Devices to the Unit ...8 2.4 Rear Panel Connectors ...9 3. General System Setup ... 11 3.1 Front Panel Introduction ... 11 3.1.1 LED Definition...
  • Page 6 4.5.5 Set Preset Points ...47 4.5.6 Call Preset Points ...48 4.6 Intercom Function...49 4.7 UPnP Function ...49 4.7.1 Setting Up the DVR and the PC...50 4.7.2 UPnP NAT Traversal Function ...50 5. Remote Monitoring Software...51 5.1 Remote Monitoring System Requirements ...51 5.2 Software Installation ...52...
  • Page 7 5.2.2 Install Remote Monitoring Software ...54 5.2.2.1 Log in / Log off...55 5.2.2.2 Software Upgrades...56 5.3 Basic Operation for Monitoring Remotely ...56 5.3.1 View Live Video ...56 5.3.1.1 Select Display Mode...57 5.3.1.2 Operate Cameras with Dome Control ...57 5.3.2 Instant Recording...58 5.3.2.1 Record Video Instantly ...58 5.3.2.2 Playback Instant Recorded Video ...58 5.3.3 Playback Video ...59...
  • Page 8: Overview

    PCs or mobile devices, and backup the configuration and video data, MEANWHILE the recording of the DVR is ongoing simultaneously. In addition to the new compression mode H.264, some of the Premium H.264 DVR is enhanced to provide MPEG-4 and MJPEG compression modes.
  • Page 9: System Setup

    Position the Unit Firstly, note to position / mount the 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 10: Rear Panel Connectors

    Connecting Short-term Device If any short-term devices shall be installed to the DVR as parts of the unit system, such as USB ThumbDrive those devices are connected only after the unit is powered on. The reason is because the DVR can recognize the external devices only after the power-on process is done completely.
  • Page 11 Refer to Setup Guide for detailed pin definitions. Power Switch Use this switch to power on or shutdown the DVR. Power Jack Connect the power supply cord shipped with the DVR.
  • Page 12: General System Setup

    The front panel controls enable users to control the unit and preset the programmable functions. 3.1.1 LED Definition The LEDs on the front panel of the DVR are described as follows. Power LED The LED lights up when the correct power is connected to the unit. Network LED The LED lights up when the DVR is connected to a network and blinks when data is being transferred.
  • Page 13: Functional Keys

    HDD. 3.1.2 Functional Keys This section describes the functional keys, which are for normal operation, on the front panel of the DVR. Please refer to the Setup Guide for the graphical illustration of functional keys. CHANNEL • In both Live and Playback modes, press the CHANNEL key to view the corresponding video in full screen.
  • Page 14 MODE Press repeatedly to select desired main monitor display format. There are four available view modes: full screen, 4-window (2×2), 9-windows (3x3) and 16-window (4×4). Refer to section Viewing Modes for detailed information. PLAY Press this key to switch between live image and playback video. NOTE: The video of latest 5 ~ 10 minutes cannot be played back because the video is still saved in the buffer.
  • Page 15 It provides wide latitude in playback control. Note that the jog/shuttle knob is active only when the DVR is in Playback mode. Please refer to Appendix F: Jog / Shuttle...
  • Page 16: Enter Osd Setup Menu

    The configuration of the DVR can be customized by entering the intuitive Graphical User Interface (GUI) OSD setup menu. Collaborating with a USB mouse, setting up the DVR can be easy as operating on a PC. Press MENU and input a valid username. A preset username “admin” can be inputted via pressing the hot key MENU.
  • Page 17: User Management

    3.2.1 User Management The DVR provides the option to create up to seven sets of usernames and passwords with customized authority, excluding the preset “admin” account. From the Main Menu, select <System Setup> the menu is as the following: 1. Password Protection 2.
  • Page 18: Power On / Shutdown The Unit

    DVR. To Power On the Unit: Check the type of power source before plug in the power cord to the DVR (the acceptable power input is between AC110V ~ AC240V), and power on the unit using the power switch on the rear panel.
  • Page 19: System Date / Time Setting

    System Date / Time Setting Users can set the current date, time and other OSD parameters in Date/Time menu (under System Setup menu). The login account should have authority to access the System Setup menu. In OSD setup menu, select <System Setup>...
  • Page 20: Daylight Saving Time

    Date Display Mode This function allows user to set the OSD display type of the date. There are three options to select from: <Y/M/D>, <M/D/Y> or <D/M/Y>. “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 21: Network Time Protocol Setup

    3.4.3 Network Time Protocol Setup Time Zone Select <Time Zone> to enter the time zone. To find out the correct local time zone, please visit figure. NOTE: The <Time Zone> must be set to the correct local time zone or the <Network Time Protocol Setup>...
  • Page 22: Ip Camera Setting

    IP cameras will be from the largest numbers, for example CH16 for 16ch models. NOTE: The DVR must be rebooted in order to apply the change of IP Camera Support option. To configure setting of an IP camera, access <Camera Setup> and select the channel with the largest number.
  • Page 23: Connection Setup

    3.5.2 Connection Setup Enter <Connection Setup> to configure the connection and data transmission setting of the connected IP Camera. The menu will be shown as below. 1. Account 2. Password 3. Management Port 4. Streaming Format 5. Advance Streaming Option 6.
  • Page 24: Device Setup

    IP Dome Protocol If the connected device is an IP Dome Camera, then select an appropriate IP Dome Protocol from the provided options. 3.5.3 Device Setup Enter <Device Setup> to configure the basic settings of the IP camera. The basic settings include the IP camera’s product name, image quality, image adjustment, etc.
  • Page 25: Record Schedule / Quality Setting

    Record Schedule / Quality Setting The Record Setup menu allows users to set recording quality, recording schedules, and other recording parameters. Login with a proper account to access Record Setup menu. In the Main menu, move the cursor to <Record Setup>...
  • Page 26: Preset Record Configuration

    3.6.2 Preset Record Configuration The <Preset Config> is used to select the preset recording quality and frame rate. In normal circumstances, it is strongly recommended to set the preset configuration as <Best Quality>. Below table shows the PPS and picture size under <Best Quality>...
  • Page 27: Record Event Video Only

    3.6.4 Record Event Video Only If the DVR shall start recording only when alarms are triggered, follow the steps below: • Enter the OSD setup menu with correct password. • In the OSD setup menu, select <Record Setup> menu. Move the cursor to the item <Preset Config>, and select <Event only>.
  • Page 28: Data Lifetime

    • Select <Average Normal PPS> and press ENTER, then press UP/DOWN to make a choice. The <How Many Days To Record> will be computed automatically. • Select <Average Normal Quality> and press ENTER, then press UP/DOWN to make a choice. The <How Many Days To Record> will be computed automatically.
  • Page 29: Circular Recording

    Circular Recording Users can choose to record video in circular mode or in linear mode. If circular mode is selected, the DVR will stores new video into the HDD spaces while overwrite the oldest recorded video. Alternatively, if linear mode is selected, the DVR will stop recording when the HDD is full.
  • Page 30: Pos And Text Setup

    Point-of-Sale (POS) device, such as a cash register. With this function, the financial transaction data can be linked to specific camera images and recorded to the DVR. To enable this function, enter OSD Setup menu with proper account, and select <Text Setup>. Press Enter and the following OSD setup menu will show up.
  • Page 31: Exception Text Setup

    3.7.3 Exception Text Setup This sub-menu is used to define the conditions that are to be treated as an “Exception” and thus trigger an action (the function will be implemented later). Exception No. Trigger Exception String By Numerals Value Value (Upper Limit) Exception No.
  • Page 32: Input Setup

    <Inside The Range>: When the value of a transaction is within a certain <Outside the Range>: When the value of a transaction is beyond a certain NOTE: Transactions will be marked as exceptions in text database only when: (1) “Exception Strings” and “By Numerals” are set and (2) “Trigger”...
  • Page 33 <Canonical>. <Non-Canonical> is to be selected when using a Pole Display from a Standalone POS device. Text Baud Rate, Bit, Stop, Parity To setup the baud rate, bit, stop, and parity of RS232 which connects the POS device and DVR. Printer Citizen CBM-1000 II Citizen CT-S300...
  • Page 34: Basic Operation

    Basic Operation The DVR allows user to access some general operations through the front panel easily. The following sections introduce the general operations of the unit. View Live / Playback Video The general functions in live and playback mode are described in the following sections.
  • Page 35: Digital Zoom

    4.1.2 Digital Zoom Users are able to view a 2× full screen in live mode. To view the 2× full screen, follow the steps. • Press any CHANNEL key to view the corresponding camera in full screen. • Press ENTER to view 2× zoomed screen of the selected camera. •...
  • Page 36: Key Usage In Playback

    Key Usage in Playback The key usage is slightly different in playback mode. Following is the key usage found in playback mode. LEFT (Reverse Playback) The key is used to reverse the recorded video while the unit is playing back. Press the key repeatedly to increase the speed of reverse playback by 1×, 2×, 4×, 8×, 16×, or 32×.
  • Page 37: Sequence Setup

    4.2.2 Sequence with Call Monitor Users are allowed to use the front panel of the DVR 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. To program the call monitor sequence, see OSD Setup Manual, Section Sequence Setup.
  • Page 38: Search Recorded Video

    Search Recorded Video The DVR is capable of searching and playing back recorded video by date / time, events, or text. In live or playback mode, press SEARCH to enter the Search menu, which is shown as follows. ----------------------------Search By Time----------------------------...
  • Page 39: Search By Event

    4.3.2 Search by Event “Event List” allows users to search wanted video by event. The Event List is displayed as below: First Page Date 2008/03/17 2008/03/17 2008/03/16 2008/03/15 2008/03/12 2008/03/12 2008/03/11 2008/03/10 2008/03/08 2008/03/08 2008/03/08 The list displays events by date, time, triggered camera and alarm type. As some events are deleted, others are displayed.
  • Page 40: Search By Text

    4.3.3 Search by Text When a POS device is connected to the DVR, users can search for videos with text data. The “Text Query Page” is displayed as below: By Text Item Item By Numerals Value Value (Upper Limit) By Date/Time...
  • Page 41: Video Export

    Select Device menu. The Select Device menu displays as follows. Device Name xxx-xxx-x-x-xx xx-xxx-xx-xxxx The DVR only supports EXT3 file system. If an external HDD will be connected to the unit, ensure the format of HDD is EXT3. Video Export CH1 CH2 CH3 CH4...
  • Page 42: Select Video For Exporting

    DVR User’s Manual Device Name The item shows the name of the available device. Available The item shows the free space of the available device. Select Set the item to <Yes> to set it as an exporting destination, or <No> to cancel.
  • Page 43: Digital Signature

    4.4.2 Quick Video Export through Front Panel Through front panel control, the DVR allows users to easily export wanted video as *.drv file with the built-in DVD+RW or to an external device, such as a USB ThumbDrive device is connected to the DVR.
  • Page 44: Export Normal Video

    “read only”. • Press ENTER to start the export; or, press ESC to abort. • If there is no exportable device connected to the DVR, then a warning message will be shown on the screen, as below figure:...
  • Page 45: Export Event Video

    Dome Control The 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 screen. To enter dome control mode, press the DOME key and press channel key 2 to display the hint screen.
  • Page 46: Dome Protocol Setup

    RS485 Setup The DVR controls the dome cameras via RS-485 communication protocol. The RS-485 parameters of the DVR must be set to the same as the parameters set in dome camera. Users are allowed to change the RS-485 settings of the DVR. Select <System Setup>...
  • Page 47: Dome Controlling Key

    The ID number must match the ID address set by the dome. The Unit ID is in the range of 1 to 255. Note that there cannot be any two devices on the same bus given the same ID address, or a conflict may occur. NOTE: The settings become effective after saving the changes and exiting from the menu.
  • Page 48: Set Preset Points

    Use to pan and tilt dome camera. 4.5.5 Set Preset Points The 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 49: Call Preset Points

    • Press 1 to access the Set/Go Preset function. The Dome Preset menu is displayed. First Page • Use UP / DOWN keys to select the desired preset number from the menu. • Set the <Set Preset> of the selected preset number to <Yes>, and press ENTER to save the position.
  • Page 50: Intercom Function

    DVR both installed the UPnP function, the PC can automatically recognize the DVR in the same local area network. The advantage of this function is that PCs can connect to the DVR via the remote control software by directly clicking on the icon representing the DVR in <My Network Places>...
  • Page 51: Setting Up The Dvr And The Pc

    The UPnP NAT traversal function will help to automatically setup a router if the DVR connects to the internet via a router. When a PC connects to a DVR not in the same local area network, a real IP address and corresponding port number is required. However if the DVR is behind a router, the communication between the PC and the DVR will be transmitted back and forth by the router.
  • Page 52: Remote Monitoring Software

    DVR when the DVR is connected by entering its IP address in the address bar on the browser. Due to the setting items are similar to those listed in the DVR’s OSD setup menu, please refer to the sections above for setting configuration of the remote monitoring software.
  • Page 53: Software Installation

    • Before operating the remote monitoring software, please check the IP address of the DVR. To check the IP address, press MENU key on the unit and enter username and password to access OSD setup menu. Select <System Setup>, <Network Setup>, then <LAN Setup> to check the IP.
  • Page 54 • Uncheck “Require server verification (https:) for all sites in this zone”. Type the IP address of the unit in field and click <Add> to add this web site to the zone. • Click <OK> to confirm the setting and close Trusted sites dialog. •...
  • Page 55: Install Remote Monitoring Software

    Install Remote Monitoring Software Start the browser to initiate the installation of the remote monitoring software on the PC. The IP address of the DVR can be saved as a Favorites item in the web browser to enable easy access in the future.
  • Page 56: Log In / Log Off

    The default username and password is admin / 1234. • Click <OK> to log in to the DVR. The process may take a few seconds. • If the connection is made successfully, the main window will display live video of the attached cameras.
  • Page 57: Software Upgrades

    • The message as the above figure will be prompted. Click <Yes> to accept version upgrade. • Start the IE again and enter the IP address of the DVR in the Address bar of the browser; or if the unit address is set as a Favorite site, click the Favorites entry for the unit.
  • Page 58: Select Display Mode

    5.3.1.1 Select Display Mode Choose the number of windows to be displayed on the main window. Click one of the display buttons in MODE section. Available selections are 4, 9 and 16 camera displays. To view certain window in full screen, either double-click on the wanted window, or click on the corresponding CAMERA button.
  • Page 59: Instant Recording

    Focus +/− Use to adjust the camera lens to focus on objects for a clear view. Click on <Focus +> to focus near or <Focus −> to focus far. Iris +/− This item is used to open and close the iris to let more or less light into the camera.
  • Page 60: Playback Video

    Playback Video The remote monitoring software allows users to either view recorded video from the DVR, or from the hard disk drive of the PC. To access the Playback screen, click <Play> button on the main window toolbar. There are three tabs in the Playback screen: <Remote Playback>, <Local Playback>, and <Verify>...
  • Page 61: Playback Local *.Drv Files

    • The other option <Download (.DRV)> in <Select> field enables users to download the video segment of selected date and time to the PC. The selection of time duration is the same as described above. Files downloaded will be in *.drv format. 5.3.3.2 Playback Local *.drv Files The <Local Playback>...
  • Page 62: Verify Digital Signature

    5.3.4 Verify Digital Signature The digital signature aims to authenticate a video file exported from the unit. Follow the description to verify the digital signature. • Click <Play> on the main window toolbar. • Click <Verify> tab to display the Verify window. •...
  • Page 63: Remote Monitoring Software Trouble Shooting Guide

    • Click the <Delete Files> button in the <Temporary Internet Files> field; the <Delete Files> screen displays as below. • Check the <Delete all offline content> box and click <OK>. • Now, enter the IP address of the DVR to make the connection again.
  • Page 64: Appendix A: Recommended Hdds

    Appendix A: Recommended HDDs The following is a list of recommended SATA HDDs. SATA HDD: Brand Model Name Barracuda 7200.7 Barracuda 7200.8 Barracuda 7200.10 Barracuda 7200.10 Seagate Barracuda 7200.10 Barracuda 7200.11 Barracuda 7200.11 Barracuda ES.2 Barracuda ES.2 Hitachi DeskStar Maxtor DiamondMax 22 WD AV WD AV...
  • Page 65: Appendix B: Remote Controller

    DVR User’s Manual Appendix B: Remote Controller A remote control is provided for the DVR . The function keys on the remote control are listed as below figure: DVR Control mode Dome Camera Control mode...
  • Page 66 The keys of the remote control function as the keys of the front panel of the DVR. The difference between the remote control and the front panel is the “DVR SEL” key. The DVR Selection key is used to switch control between different DVRs.
  • Page 67: Appendix C: Usb Mouse Operation

    Users can use an USB mouse to operate the DVR. To use the USB mouse, please read through the following descriptions. Plug in an USB mouse to any USB port of the DVR. Move the USB mouse, and the cursor should appear. Move the cursor to the top-left of the screen, and the functional icons will be displayed, as shown below.
  • Page 68: Appendix D: Keyboard Access Sketch

    DVR User’s Manual Appendix D: Keyboard Access Sketch The following sketch shows the keys used to access and control the connected DVR.
  • Page 69: Appendix E: Simultaneous Output Options

    Appendix E: Simultaneous Output Options The monitor functionality differs for VGA + digital output and dual VGA models. There are four different conditions. When simultaneous output is enabled, three resolutions are selectable. If simultaneous output is not enabled, only one resolution is available. Refer to the following tables to see which monitors are functional under the four different conditions for the two different types of models.
  • Page 70: Appendix F: Jog / Shuttle Control

    The jog/shuttle knob is used to provide wide latitude in playback control. Note that the jog/shuttle knob is active only when the DVR has been in Playback mode. While playing back video, users can rotate the shuttle ring to select different speed of forward and backward playback.