CAST Information Co., Ltd. CDVR-0404R Operation Manual

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  • Page 1 Digital Video Recorder CDVR SERIES Operation Manual...
  • Page 2: Fcc Compliance Statement

    WARNING FCC Compliance Statement NOTE : This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment.
  • Page 3 MPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 1. Read Instructions All the safety and operating instructions should be read before the product is operated. 2. Retain Instruction Manuals The safety and operating instructions should be retained for future reference. 3. Heed Warnings All warnings on the product and in the operating instructions should be adhered to. 4.
  • Page 4 Important Safety Instructions 14. Damage Requiring Service Unplug this product from the wall outlet and refer servicing to qualified service personnel under the following conditions: a) When the power-supply cord or plug is damaged. b) If liquid has been spilled, or objects have fallen into the product. c) If the product has been exposed to rain or water.
  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    NDEX 1. INTRODUCTION 4. OPERATION 1.1. DVR Components……………………..4.1. Monitoring……………………………..…. 1.2. Product Description…………….…………. 4.1.1. Multi-Screen Display……………………. 1.2.1. Front Panel……………………………. 4.1.2. Changing Channel……………………. 1.2.2. Rear Panel………………………….…. 4.1.3. Freeze Screen………………….……. 1.2.3. Remote Controller……………………. 4.1.4. Full Screen Display……………………. 2. INSTALLATION 4.2. Monitoring Control………………………. 2.1.
  • Page 6: Introduction

    1. I NTRODUCTION 1.1. DVR Components Check the package and contents for visible damage. If any components are damaged or missing, do not attempt to use the unit, contact the supplier immediately. If the unit must be returned, it must be shipped in the original packing box.
  • Page 7: Product Description

    Introduction 1.2. Product Description 1.2.1. Front Panel ② ① ⑩ ⑪ ③ ④ ⑤ ⑥ ⑦ ⑧ ⑭ ⑨ ⑮ ⑫ ⑬ 1. DVD-RW Tray Door : Insert CD or DVD disk. 2. Channel Indicator : Indicates which cameras are operating. Press to turn on/off power .
  • Page 8: Rear Panel

    Introduction 1.2.2. Rear Panel CDVR-0404R ① ⑨ ⑪ ② ③ ④ ⑤ ⑥ ⑦ ⑧ ⑩ ⑫ 1. POWER Socket : Select the power of your region.( 110V or 220V). 2. VGA(Monitor) Port - Connection to PC monitor . 3. S-VIDEO Connector - Connection to S-Video jack.
  • Page 9 Introduction 6. SW(DIP Switch) - Adjust the Dip Switch setting according to required functions. The system must be restarted after adjustments. Functions OFF Position(Up) ON Position(Down) Monitor Output VGA/PAL Composite 60Hz VGA/PAL Composite 50Hz CD Boot CD Boot Test Factory Test Mode Color System NTSC * When using Composite or S-Video output, the DVR will auto detect the output when the DVR is...
  • Page 10 Introduction CDVR-0808R/1608R CDVR-0808R & CDVR-1608R The only difference between is the number of Video Inputs ( ) and ⑥ Video Loop ( ⑧ ③ ④ ⑥ ① ⑤ ② ⑦ ⑨ ⑩ ⑮ ⑧ ⑪ ⑫ ⑬ ⑭ 1. AC POWER Socket : Supports 110V ~ 220V free voltage. 2.
  • Page 11 Introduction 10. S-VIDEO Connector - Connection to S-Video jack. 11. RMC Connector - Connection to remote controller IR Receiver . 12. MOUSE Port - Connection to PS2 Mouse. 13. PTZ Connector(RS485) - Connection to PTZ camera. 14. LAN Port - 10/100 Base-T RJ45 ethernet port for network connection. 15.
  • Page 12: Remote Controller

    Introduction 1.2.3. Remote Controller OSD On/Off during Monitoring and Playback. PANIC Panic Recording On/Off. Numeral Keys Input numbers during Login/Setup/PTZ. CAPTURE Enter video clip/image copy menu during playback. Remove image distortion during pause. PREVIOUS Move to previous category. NEXT Move to next category. Move cursor left/right/up/down.
  • Page 13: Installation

    ※ Western Digital hard disk drives are NOT compatible with the DVR. 2.1.1. Installation Order : Model CDVR-0404R Maximum of 2 Hard Disk Drives may be installed in the DVR. Unscrew the HDD Bracket from the DVR bottom in order to install Hard Drives.
  • Page 14: Cable Connection

    Installation 2.1.2. Installation Order : Model CDVR-0808R & CDVR-1608R Unscrew the Brackets from the DVR bottom in order to install Hard Drives. - Installing one HDD : PRIMARY MASTER - Installing two HDD : PRIMARY MASTER → SECONDARY MASTER - Installing three HDD : PRIMARY MASTER → SECONDARY MASTER → PRIMARY SLAVE * Hard Drives must be installed in the DVR according to the above order and adjust the Jumper Pin of the Hard Drive to the Master or Slave position.
  • Page 15: Starting The Dvr

    Installation 2.2. Starting the DVR After installing the hard disk, set the DIP switch to the NTSC or PAL position to match your equipment before turning on the power of the DVR. Then, connect the power cord and press the power button until the LED lights up to start the DVR. When starting the DVR for the first time, formatting of the hard disk will commence automatically and the DVR will be initialized as follows.
  • Page 16: Log In & Log Out

    Installation 2.3. Log In & Log Out Select USER Using buttons, select the USER. (ADMIN, USER1 ~USER5) Enter the PASSWORD A Key Panel will appear automatically when the LOGIN screen pops up. Enter the Password using the Key Panel and click button.
  • Page 17: Cd Booting

    Installation 2.4. CD Booting When you face problems with the DVR program or want to re-install or upgrade the firmware without entering the DVR Setup menu please take the following steps. Adjust the DIP Switch located in the rear panel of the DVR to the CD Boot position(Down) and turn on the DVR power .
  • Page 18: Setup Menu

    3. C ONFIGURATION 3.1. Configuration Menu SYSTEM CAMERA EVENT LANGUAGE CAMERA SENSOR ID(DVR) NAME CAMERA LINK DATE TYPE MOTION DETECTION ALARM LINK TIME DATE SENSITIVITY(CAMERA) OPERATION TIME COVERT TYPE DST START COLOR SETTING FULL SCREEN MODE DST END OUTPUT DWELL TIME(ALARM) BRIGHTNESS ADMIN PASSWORD CONTRAST...
  • Page 19: Setup

    Configuration DISPLAY DEVICE LOG LIST MULTI-DISPLAY DISK MANAGEMENT EVENTS SEQUENCE MODE(CAMEO) END OF DISK SEQUENCE DWELL TIME FULL DISK ALARM POWER VIDEO ADJUSTMENT FULL DISK PRE-ALARM(5%) SENSOR COLOR DIFFUSION(Composite Mode) SMART FAILURE RECORD FORMAT BACKGROUND DISPLAY(VGA Mode) CAMERA DEVICE INFORMATION VGA DE-INTERLACE SPOT OUT DEVICE...
  • Page 20: System Setup

    Configuration 3.2. System Setup Before starting your DVR for the first time, you should establish the initial settings. This includes categories such as Language, DVR ID, Date and Time, DST, Password, User Authorization, and Upgrade. Click the button on the Menu Bar to enter SETUP and the [SYSTEM] Setup screen will appear on the monitor .
  • Page 21 Configuration DEFAULT CATEGORY FUNCTION & OPERATION METHOD VALUE ADMIN PASSWORD 0000 • Register Password of the DVR Administrator . • The Administrator may perform all functions in the DVR. Max. 8 characters(Letters and numerals) can be used. • Use the pop-up Key Panel to change the password. •...
  • Page 22: Camera Setup

    Configuration 3.3. Camera Setup In Camera Setup, you may designate Motion Detection, Covert function, and adjust the Color and PTZ settings for individual/all cameras connected to the DVR. Select the camera number from the channel buttons displayed at the top of the screen for individual camera setup.
  • Page 23 Configuration DEFAULT CATEGORY FUNCTION & OPERATION METHOD VALUE • Set the Brightness, Contrast , Hue level of the selected camera COLOR SETTING Input Range : 0~10 • Use the pop-up Key Panel or turn the mouse wheel to change the level and click on button.
  • Page 24: Event Setup

    Configuration 3.4. Event Setup In Event Setup, you may designate the Alarm Output Operation method when a Sensor or Motion Detection is activated. Select the Camera/Alarm Link, Alarm operation Mode, and Output Dwell Time when a Sensor or . Motion Detection is activated. DEFAULT CATEGORY FUNCTION &...
  • Page 25 Configuration DEFAULT CATEGORY FUNCTION & OPERATION METHOD VALUE Select the Camera number MOTION CAMERA • Click a Camera number or click ALL. Assign the Alarm that will activate when motion is detected. ALARM LINK • Click the Alarm that is to be linked to the Camera. •...
  • Page 26: Network Setup

    Configuration 3.5. Network Setup Remote access and control of the DVR through the internet may be performed with the Network Client Software included in this package. Configuration of the Network settings is required to connect the DVR to the internet. Select the IP Type that meets your network environment and set up the appropriate LAN parameters.
  • Page 27 Configuration DEFAULT CATEGORY FUNCTION & OPERATION METHOD VALUE MAC ADDRESS • Set the MAC Address Input Range for each field : 0~255 • Use the pop-up Key Panel or turn the mouse wheel to input the numbers. E-MAIL SERVER ID cast001 •...
  • Page 28: Ddns Setting

    Configuration DDNS SETTING Dynamic DNS(DDNS) allows you to create your own domain name that points to your dynamic IP or static IP address or URL. Visit free DNS service providers in the internet and create your domain name. (Currently, the DVR supports www.dyndns.com and www.no-ip.com.)
  • Page 29: Record Setup

    Configuration 3.6. Record Setup Video Recording Speed(FPS) and Quality, Video Resolution, Watermarking(Video Authentication). Time Stamping, Pre & Post Event Recording and Audio Recording can be set up in this menu. ※ Resolution, Watermark, Time Stamp, Audio Recording can be configured in two Groups (8 &...
  • Page 30 Configuration DEFAULT CATEGORY FUNCTION & OPERATION METHOD VALUE Select the camera for setting up the Recording Speed(FPS), CAMERA • Recording Quality, Pre & Post Event Recording. Click button to apply the same setting values for all cameras or click on individual channel to set different settings for each cameras.
  • Page 31: Record Scheduler

    Configuration 3.7. Record Scheduler Recordings can be scheduled for each individual or all cameras based on various recording conditions including Continuous, Motion, Sensor, Motion+Sensor. Select the camera number from the channels displayed at the top of the screen, and then select the recording conditions for each weekdays.
  • Page 32: Display Setup

    4 & 9 multi-screen display. In the 13 multi-screen display mode, the middle screen will act as the cameo screen. (Cameo function not available for CDVR-0404R.) Turn the mouse wheel to change between NORMAL ⇔ CAMEO Set the time a camera or group of cameras are displayed before MULTI-DISPLAY •...
  • Page 33 Configuration DEFAULT CATEGORY FUNCTION & OPERATION METHOD VALUE Set the channel sequence dwell time for the SPOT Monitor . SPOT OUT • Input Range : 0~600 Seconds • SEQUENCE DWELL TIME Turn the mouse wheel or use the pop-up Key Panel to change the dwell time.
  • Page 34: Device Setup & Information

    Configuration 3.9. Device Setup & Information Hard disk drive and external memory device information are provided in this menu You may decide whether to Overwrite or Stop recording when the capacity of the installed hard disk drive is full. and you may select the alarm method. CATEGORY FUNCTION &...
  • Page 35: Log List

    Configuration 3.10. Log List Log List of various events involving Power On/Off, Sensor activation, Recording On/Off, Video Loss, Network connection, Backup, Setup changes, Time adjustments, and Motion Detection can be searched for any dates. CATEGORY FUNCTION & OPERATION METHOD EVENTS •...
  • Page 36: Backup

    Configuration 3.11. Backup Perform Back Up of stored data to external storage devices. Copying of Video Clips and Images are performed in the ※ Playback mode CATEGORY FUNCTION & OPERATION METHOD BACKUP • Backup recorded data from the Hard Disk Drive to external storage. Select the HDD and select the files to be copied by clicking on the check box beside each files.
  • Page 37: Operation

    4. O PERATION 4.1. Monitoring During the Monitoring Mode, video data from cameras are relayed live to monitors. Multi-Screen Display, Channel Shift, Screen Freeze, and Full-Screen Display are supported in the Monitoring Mode. 4.1.1. Multi-Screen Display The monitoring screen can be displayed in Multi-Screen. The Monitor Display will shift to the next Multi-Screen Display type in the following order .(CDVR-1608R) Full Screen 4 Screen...
  • Page 38: Full Screen Display

    Operation 4.1.4. Full Screen Display A channel can be selected to be viewed in Full Screen during multi-screen monitoring Place the mouse cursor on the screen(Channel) and click the mouse left button In order to return to the previous multi-screen monitoring mode, re-click the mouse left button.
  • Page 39: Monitoring Control

    Operation 4.2. Monitoring Control Multi-Screen Display selection, Video/Audio Channel selection, OSD change, Record, Status(Sensor , Network Connection, Recording) Display, and Video Reset can be performed in this mode. Click the mouse right button or move the cursor to the lower part of the monitoring screen to make the Menu Bar(Shown below) appear on screen.
  • Page 40: Video

    Operation 4.2.2. Video Video input and recording status of all channels will be displayed on the Menu Bar.. During 13 channel multi-screen display, the selected channel will be displayed in the center screen. (CDVR-1608R only.) Current status of each video channels are displayed based on different colors. GRAY : No input signal.
  • Page 41: Etc

    Operation 4.2.4. etc Alarm Override, OSD Change, Recording On/Off, Status(Sensor , Network Connection) Display, and GUI Transparency adjustment can be performed in this menu. Alarm Override You may override an alarm manually. Click the button and the Event Off Screen will pop-up on the monitor.
  • Page 42 Operation Recording On/Off Start Recording when not in recording mode or Stop Recording during record mode. Recording will be performed based on the settings applied in [SETUP]. ※ Authorized user password entry will be required in order to stop recording. Click the RECORD button to Start/Stop recording.
  • Page 43: Playback (Search)

    Operation 4.3. Playback (Search) Playback/Search and Capture of recorded video/data may be performed in this mode. Click the PLAY button to enter Playback(Search) mode. Search can be performed in three different methods. Click the SEARCH button and select the search method from the Sub-Menu.
  • Page 44 Operation Channel/Time Table • Numbers 0~24 represents Time and recording information is displayed on the table. Recording information of the first channel group will appear on the Table. Recording information of the second channel group will appear on the Table. Orange : Recording video data exists Gray : No video data.
  • Page 45 Operation Playback Button Functions Button Function Decrease playback speed. • • Increase playback speed. • Turn On/Off audio recording during normal speed playback. • Copy a video clip or image.(Can be performed only by the Administrator.) • 1x Playback in forward/reverse direction. Fast reverse playback ( 2x →...
  • Page 46 Operation FULL SCREEN DISPLAY • Make the Menu Bar disappear from the screen. • Return to the Playback Search screen. • New search can be performed by changing the Date and Time from the menu. Click on the scroll bar to move to a different period or use the playback buttons to search the video.
  • Page 47: Event Search

    Operation 4.3.2. Event Search Video files recorded from Sensor activation and Motion Detection are recorded into the Event Log and can be played back. Event search may be performed by selecting a date from the calendar and selecting the file from the Event log list.
  • Page 48: File Search

    Operation 4.3.3. File Search Recorded videos may be searched through the file list of each storage devices. The file system is similar to the Windows environment. . ② ① ③ Calendar • Dates containing recording data will be highlighted in orange. Move to previous/next month by clicking the buttons on the calendar.
  • Page 49: Capture

    Operation 4.3.4. Capture Copying images or video clips to the DVD±RW or USB Memory is possible through CAPTURE. • The image and video clip will be copied in the MPEG4 format. IMAGE CAPTURE • Approximately 10 seconds of the video that is being played back can be copied to the DVD±RW or the USB Memory.
  • Page 50 Operation 1. Enter the Playback mode and search the video file from which you wish to make a video clip copy and click . Then select the storage device from the pop-up screen 2. Click on the Playback Scroll Bar or use the playback buttons to find the Start of the video clip you wish to make a copy.
  • Page 51: Ptz Control

    Operation 4.4. PTZ Control Control the Direction, Focus, Zoom, Iris of the connected PTZ camera. Click the PTZ button to enter the PTZ control mode and click the mouse right button to make the PTZ Control Bar appear on the screen. ※...
  • Page 52 Operation SPECIAL Functions Enter to control PRESET, SWING, PATTERN, GROUP of the PTZ camera. • • Select MENU to enter the camera menu and set up the SWING, PATTERN, GROUP functions. - SWING : Continuously move between two preset positions. - PATTERN : Continuously move in the pre-assigned multi directions.
  • Page 53: Recording

    Operation 4.5. Recording The initial recording configuration for this DVR is set up as follows : CATEGORY DEFAULT VALUE Recording Speed NTSC : 15FPS(Frames Per Second) PAL : 12FPS(Frames Per Second) Recording Quality MIDDLE Resolution NTSC : 352x240(CIF) PAL : 352x288(CIF) Recording Schedule MOTION + SENSOR Audio Recording...
  • Page 54: Mini Player

    5. M LAYER Mini Player Video Clips copied from the DVR may be viewed using the Mini Player. The Mini Player program [player.exe] is automatically copied along with the video clip and to enter the Mini Player double click the [player.exe] file. Selecting a video clip file.
  • Page 55 Mini Player Display Mode Single and Multi-Channel screen display may be selected. Full Screen Display : Select any channel for full sreen display. • • 4 Channel Display : The selected channel and 3 consecutive channels will be displayed. • 9 Channel Display : The selected channel and 8 consecutive channels will be displayed.
  • Page 56 Mini Player Watermark Selecting the watermark verification function will allow the user to examine whether the original original video file has been tampered and the location of the tampered area while viewing the video. 1. Click the check box beside Watermark before opening the video file. 2.
  • Page 57: Appendix A. Technical Specification

    CDVR-0404R : 4 Line-In / 1 Line-Out Search Method Time & Date, Event, File, Quick Search CDVR-0808R/1608R : 8 Alarm Input(NO/NC) / 8 Alarm Output Sensor Alarm CDVR-0404R : 4 Alarm Input(NO/NC) / 4 Alarm Output PTZ Interface RS-485 CDVR-0808R/1608R : Max. 3 E-IDE HDD Storage CDVR-0404R : Max.
  • Page 58: Appendix B. Trouble Shooting

    Trouble Shooting Symptoms Check Point Cannot turn on power . • Check if power cord is firmly connected to the DVR and the power outlet.. Power turns on automatically. • The power turns on automatically if the power was not turned off properly.
  • Page 59 CAST Information Co., Ltd. 502 New T Castle 429-1, Gasan-Dong, Geumchen-Gu, Seoul, Korea Tel. : +82-2-34535240 Fax. : +82-2-34535155 Web : www.castinfo.co.kr...

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