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- Page 1 MODEL: SY164 4-CHANNEL DVR Instruction Manual English Version 1.0 Copyright (c) 2005 Strategic Vista International Inc.
- Page 2 Important Safety Information Thank you for purchasing the 4 channel DVR from Strategic Vista. The DVR coverts analog video into digital format and records them on to a hard disk drive depending on the system purchased. Digital video allows you to quickly access and search for a specific time segment or event which has been recorded. The DVR supports 2 Hard Drive units with a maximum capacity of 250 GB per hard drive.
- Page 3 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 outlet equipment yourself as opening or removing covers may before cleaning. Do not use liquid cleaners or aerosol expose you to dangerous voltage or other hazards.
- Page 5 FCC CLASS B NOTICE NOTE This equipment has been certified and found to comply with the limits regulated by FCC, EMC, and LVD. Therefore, it is designated to provide reasonable protection against interference and will not cause interference with other appliance usage. However, it is imperative that the user follows this manuals guidelines to avoid improper usage which may result in damage to the unit, electrical shock and fire hazard injury In order to improve the feature functions and quality of this product, the specifications are subject to change without notice from...
- Page 6 General Precautions General Precautions 1. All warnings and instructions of 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.
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Page 7: Table Of Contents
Optional Camera Installation ....................20 Connecting The Monitor ....................... 21 Connecting the SY164 to a monitor (slave) ........................21 Connecting the SY164 to a Sylvania Observation System ....................22 Main Menu Control ....................... 23 Time / Date ..................................24 Schedule Setting ..............................24 - 25 Sensor Alarm ..................................26... -
Page 9: Getting Started - Component List
Getting Started - Component List Getting Started - Component List The SY164 system includes the following components: 4 channel DVR (Model SY164) Hard Drive (installed in the Hard Drive cartridge) Cartridge Keys 4 cables, 4 RCA-RCA 8 BNC to BCNC Adapters... -
Page 10: Sy164 - Dvr Front Panel
SY164 - DVR Front Panel SY164 - DVR Front Panel 12 13 1. REMOVABLE HARD DRIVE CARTRIDGE- Removable 80GB Hard Drive installed (Max. capacity of 250 GB per hard drive) 2. UP BUTTON - Allows you to scroll up in the Menu mode 3. - Page 11 SY164 - DVR Front Panel 9. LED (LIGHT) INDICATORS - Represents the status of operation POWER: LED comes on when there's power to the unit ALARM: LED will turn ON when an ALARM event is detected. The LED will be ON for the duration until any key is pressed (to acknowledge the ALARM).
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Page 12: Sy164 - Dvr Back Panel
SY164 - DVR Back Panel SY164 - DVR Back Panel 1. ALARM IN - These terminals are used to connect external motion sensors, door/window contacts, etc. Available terminal range: SEN1 - SEN 4 2. VIDEO INPUT (1-4) - Connect to video a source, such as camera (BNC Connection). The video outputs from the desired cameras to these inputs 3. -
Page 13: Remote Control
Remote Control Remote Control Listed below is a quick reference for use of the Remote Control. For more details on specific remote control features, refer to the Front Panel features. REC - Initiates recording POWER - Turns DVR power ON/OFF QUAD - Displays Quad 1-4 - Allows user to select screen... -
Page 14: Optional Accessories
Optional Accessories Optional Accessories The following accessories are available to add to your existing system Specialty Cameras Time Lapse VCR Sunshade Housing Select from a wide as- Used to record key events. Protects observation sortment of specialty Select from a 40 hour real camera from the sun. -
Page 15: Getting Started
Getting Started Getting Started 1. Connecting AC Power • Connect the AC power cord and plug it into an electrical outlet. • The power LED and Hard Drive LED will illuminate GREEN. • The message seen on the monitor will say ‘Hard Drive Checking….. -
Page 16: Installing The Hard Drive
Installing the Hard Drive Installing the Hard Drive The Hard Drive serves the same purpose in a DVR as a video cassette does in a VCR. Please follow the steps carefully in order to ensure proper installation. The compartment located on the front panel of the DVR is the removable Cartridge Casing in which you insert the Hard Drive. -
Page 17: Connect The Hard Drive Into The Cartridge Casing
Installing the Hard Drive 3. Connect the Hard Drive into the Cartridge Casing. • Take the Hard Disk Drive and Connect the two cables from the back of the Cartridge Casing to the Hard Drive. • The cables should be pushed in firmly, but not forcibly. Cable Connection •... -
Page 18: Reinsert The Cartridge Casing Into The Dvr
Installing the Hard Drive 6. Reinsert the Cartridge Casing into the DVR • Fully insert the Cartridge Case into the DVR. 7. Lock the Cabinet • Lock the cabinet by turning the key clockwise. Locked Unlocked NOTE: If you do not lock the cabinet, the DVR system will not function properly Refer to the DVR Front Panel (Removable Hard Drive Cartridge) on page 10 for lock location. -
Page 19: Internal Hard Drive
Internal Hard Drive Internal Hard Drive The SY164 is a four channel DVR and supports up to two Hard Drive’s with a maximum capacity of 250 GB each. If you are purchasing the DVR with a hard disk drive, the drive may be installed in the internal Hard Drive bay located on the bottom side of the DVR. -
Page 20: Detect The Disk Capacity Of The Dvr
Detect the disk capacity of the DVR Detect the disk capacity of the DVR • Connect the DVR to a monitor (refer to the monitor connections section) • Turn the DVR unit on. • Check the screen for the following words which show that the DVR is initializing: HDD checking…... -
Page 21: Connecting The Monitor
Connecting The Monitor Connecting The Monitor There are many types of Sylvania monitors available for use with the SY164 DVR. The following installation instructions describe the set-up for: • Connecting the SY164 to a monitor (slave) • Connecting the SY164 to a Sylvania Observation System The SY164 includes 4 RCA cables and 8 BNC to RCA adapters. -
Page 22: Connecting The Sy164 To A Sylvania Observation System
Connecting the SY164 to a Sylvania Observation System In this configuration, the cameras are already connected directly to the observation system monitor. To add the SY164 DVR to the system, use the supplied 4 x RCA cable and the RCA to BNC adapters as described below. -
Page 23: Main Menu Control
Main Menu Control Main Menu Control Enter the MENU screen by pressing the Menu button. Scroll through the 8 options by pressing the UP and DOWN buttons. To enter a sub-menu, press the SELECT button once the correct selection is made. To exit the Main Menu, press the Menu button. -
Page 24: Time / Date
Time / Date Time / Date This submenu allows you to change the Time and Date displayed on the monitor (On Screen Display), and recorded through the DVR. 1. TIME FORMAT - Set the time display format. Time format can be selected either by a 24 hour or 12 hour base (AM or PM). - Page 25 Schedule Setting 3. RECORD FPS - Allows you to set the recording speed in .YEAR MM/DD HH MM RECORD Frames Per Second. Available FPS settings are: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7,10, 15 & 30. The speed of 30 FPS is also known as “Real Time”.
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Page 26: Sensor Alarm
Sensor Alarm Sensor Alarm This submenu allows you to configure the recording parameters under the Alarm condition. 1. BUZZER - Select the buzzer ON or OFF when the alarm is activated SENSOR / ALARM SETUP 2. ALARM RECORD DURATION - Selects how long the DVR will automatically record after an alarm is triggered. -
Page 27: Camera Options
Camera Options 3. RECORD FPS - Allows you to set the Frames Per Second RECORD SETTING for recording. Available FPS settings are: 1, 2, 4, 5, 7, 10, 15, 30. 1 FPS is the slowest speed; it will allow for the longest recording durations as it records less EACH RECORD MODE... -
Page 28: Event Log
Event Log Event Log The event log keeps a record of all errors and alarms that may occur on the DVR. Each of these are stored with a Time/Date Stamp. A single page can display up to 10 alarm recorded events. Press the UP and DOWN but- tons and then press the SELECT button to DELETE ALL EVENTS to clear the EVENT record. -
Page 29: Advanced
Advanced 1. CHANGE MASTER PASSWORD - To change the master password you will need to enter the “Current Password”, the “New Password”, and the confirmation of the password. The default master password is 111111. When you have entered the current password and you are ready to enter the new password and confirmation password do not press the UP or Down arrow keys to PASSWORD INPUT(6): _ _ _ _ _ _... -
Page 30: System Info
System Info System Info Information such as the Master or Slave Hard Drive size, Master or Slave space used, and the Total Hard Drive used will be displayed here SYSTEM INFORMATION The Hard Drive capacity will show on the screen when the Hard Drive CAP display comes “ON”. -
Page 31: Operation
Operation Operation Please Note: If the DVR was disconnected or a power failure was to occur, the back-up battery will retain the settings for up to 5 years. Therefore, the time, date and password will default back to the factory setting and will have to be manually reset. -
Page 32: Search Menu
Search Menu Search Menu The DVR allows you to easily find sections of recorded video using the Search feature. Press the “PLAY” button to show the search menu, which consists of Total Event, Schedule Rec Event, Alarm Rec Event and Manual Rec Event starting with the most recent recordings listed first. - Page 33 Search Menu SCHEDULE REC EVENT • Move the ">" Pointer to “SCHEDULE REC EVENT” • Press the SELECT button to view up to 3 schedule recordings SEARCH MENU SCHEDULE EVENT HARD DRIVE MASTER TOTAL EVENT 01/01/06 03:45:22 - 01/01/06 09:46:22 >...
- Page 34 Search Menu MANUAL REC EVENT • Move the ">" Pointer to “MANUAL REC EVENT” • Press SELECT button to view up to 7 manual recordings SEARCH MENU ALARM EVENT HARD DRIVE MASTER TOTAL EVENT 01/01/06 03:45:22 - 01/01/06 09:46:22 SCHEDULE REC EVENT >...
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Page 35: Playback Menu
Playback Menu Playback Menu The following controls on the shuttle button are available during playback: FF 1 PAUSE FF 2 FF 3 • REWIND (REW): By turning the shuttle button counterclockwise you can rewind recorded information. • PAUSE: You can pause the playback by pressing the pause button on by turning the shuttle button. The image will be displayed on the screen. -
Page 36: Technical Specifications - Appendix # 1
Playback Menu Technical Specifications - Appendix # 1 Television System NTSC Resolution 720 x 480 Video Input 4 Camera Video Signal Video Input Signal 1.0 Vp-p 75 Ohms Video Outputs 1 looping, 1 main monitor Video Output Signal 1.0 Vp-p 75 Ohms Quad Screen 320 x 112 Full Screen (Each) -
Page 37: Recording Time (In Hours) - Appendix #2
Recording Time (in hours) - Appendix #2 Recording Time (in hours) - Appendix #2 The recording time is based on the Recording Speed (frame rate), Recording Quality, and Recording Mode. The table below is based on an 80GB Hard Drive RECORDING QUALITY FRAME RATE LOW RESOLUTION... -
Page 38: Troubleshooting
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 your DVR dealer Problem: Unit is not receiving power, or is not powering up Check: Confirm that all cables are connected correctly Confirm that there is power at the outlet:... - Page 39 Troubleshooting Problem: Schedule Record Enable does not work Check: Check if the Schedule Enable has been set to YES Problem: No live video Check: Check the camera video cable and connections Check the monitor cable and connections Confirm that the camera has power Check the camera lens settings (if applicable) Problem: Hard Drive is not found...
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- Page 42 It’s all on the web Product Information Specification Sheets User Manuals Software Upgrades Quick Start Guides Firmware Upgrades VISIT www.sylvaniasecurity.com www.sylvaniasecurity.com Strategic Vista International Inc.