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About This Document This document contains instructions for DVR configuration and operation. Package Contents The package contains the following: Digital Video Recorder Power Cord Quick User Guide (This Document) Software CD (User’s Manual included) Rack-mount Kit ...
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Important Safeguards 1. Read Instructions All the safety and operating instructions should be read before the appliance is operated. 2. Retain Instructions The safety and operating instructions should be retained for future reference. 3. Cleaning Unplug this equipment from the wall outlet before cleaning it. Do not use liquid aerosol cleaners. Use a damp soft cloth for cleaning.
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14. Replacement Parts When replacement parts are required, be sure the service technician has used replacement parts specified by the manufacturer or that have the same characteristics as the original part. Unauthorized substitutions may result in fire, electric shock or other hazards. 15.
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Specifications Video Signal Format NTSC, PAL or HD-TVI (Auto Detect) Video Input Composite 8 or 16 inputs: BNC, 1 Vp-p, auto-terminating, 75 Ohms Monitor Outputs HDMI: 1 HDMI VGA: 1 SPOT: 1 BNC, 1 Vp-p, 75 Ohms Video Resolution HDMI: 3840x2160, 1920x1080, 1440x900, 1280x1024 VGA: 1920x1080, 1440x900, 1280x1024 Composite (SPOT): 720x480 (NTSC), 720x576 (PAL) Record Speed...
Table of Contents Installation ............................7 Video Input ............................7 Alarm Input/Output ........................... 7 RS485 Port ............................8 RS232 Port ............................8 eSATA Port ............................8 Factory Reset Switch ........................8 Video Out ............................9 Network Port ............................. 9 Audio In/Out ............................9 Power Cord Connector........................
Installation No special tools are required to install the DVR. Refer to the installation manuals for the other items that make up part of your system. Your DVR can be used with either NTSC or PAL equipment. NOTE: You cannot mix NTSC and PAL equipment. For example you cannot use a PAL camera and an NTSC monitor.
ARI (Alarm Reset In): An external signal to the Alarm Reset In can be used to reset both the Alarm Out signal and the DVR’s internal buzzer. Mechanical or electrical switches can be wired to the ARI (Alarm Reset In) and GND (Ground) connectors.
CAUTION: When using the Factory Reset, you will lose any settings you have saved. To reset the unit, you will need a straightened paperclip: 1. Turn the DVR off. 2. Turn it on again. 3. While the DVR is initializing, the front panel LEDs will blink. When the front panel LEDs blink, poke the straightened paperclip into the unlabeled hole to the left of the HDMI connector.
WARNING: ROUTE POWER CORDS SO THAT THEY ARE NOT A TRIPPING HAZARD. MAKE CERTAIN THE POWER CORD WILL NOT BE PINCHED OR ABRADED BY FURNITURE. DO NOT INSTALL POWER CORDS UNDER RUGS OR CARPET. THE POWER CORD HAS A GROUNDING PIN. IF YOUR POWER OUTLET DOES NOT HAVE A GROUNDING PIN RECEPTACLE, DO NOT MODIFY THE PLUG.
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Menu Button button enters the Setup screen. You will need to enter the Pressing the MENU authorized user and password to access Setup. Pressing the button also closes the current menu or setup dialog box. In the Playback mode, pressing the button displays the Search menu.
Jog Dial: When in the playback mode, you can play video forward image-by-image by Jog Dial, Shuttle Ring turning the Jog Dial clockwise and backward image-by-image by turning the Jog Dial counterclockwise. When in the PIP mode, you can make the PIP screen smaller by turning the Jog Dial clockwise and larger by turning the Jog Dial counterclockwise.
Shutting down the System Select the System menu → General → System Shutdown and press the button. The Shutdown screen displays asking you to confirm whether or not you want to shut the system down. After selecting Shutdown in the screen and pressing the button, a screen will appear telling you when it is safe to disconnect power.
Setup Wizard Select the System menu → General → Wizard and press the button. The Wizard setup screen appears. The Wizard setup guides you through configuring the system for basic operation. Select either Quick wizard or Network wizard and select the Next button to start the selected setup wizard.
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Record Method Setup Select the desired recording mode from: – Motion Event Record (Recommended) – Continuous & Motion Event Record – Continuous Record Record Video Quality Setup Select the desired video quality profile from: – Higher Video Quality Priority Profile –...
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Internet Connection Select whether or not your DVR is connected to the Internet. LAN Setup Select between Auto Configuration and Manual Configuration for network configuration, and then select the Test button to test the network configuration you selected. FEN Setup ...
Operation Live Monitoring While in the live monitoring mode, pressing the button displays the following Live Monitoring menu on MENU the right edge of the screen. Pressing the button again hides the menu. You can navigate through menus MENU and items by pressing the arrow buttons. Login/Logout Monitor Display...
Camera Menu Selecting displays the Camera Menu. PTZ: Selecting PTZ and choosing the camera number allows you to control the selected camera as long as it has Pan, Tilt and Zoom capabilities. Zoom: Selecting Zoom and choosing the camera number zooms the current image of the selected camera on the screen.
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Search Selecting displays the Search menu. Event Log Search: Selecting Event Log Search selects video from the event log. Record Table Search: Selecting Record Table Search selects using a recording table. Motion Search: Selecting Motion Search selects motion events. ...
Remote Program WebGuard WebGuard allows you to access a remote DVR, monitor live video images and search recorded video using Internet Explorer web browser anytime from virtually anywhere. Start Internet Explorer on your local PC. You can run the WebGuard program by entering the following information in the address field.
StarNET StarNET program, which is designed to be used with remote digital video recorder, is an integrated software program that controls system management, video monitoring, video recording and image playback of multiple remote sites. CAUTION: If an older version of StarNET software is installed on your computer, a screen appears asking you to upgrade the software.
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To uninstall StarNET Mobile, go to Settings → Applications → Manage applications. Select NOTE: StarNET Mobile and press Uninstall. 4. Press the Menu button on your mobile device. The following start-up screen will appear. New site: Registers device. Delete site: Deletes device.
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