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This document contains instructions for DVR art. HDVR836B 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
Assembly Screws for Adding Hard Disk Drives
SATA Cables
Infrared Remote Control
Notice
Specifications are subject to change without prior notice.
The information contained herein is to be considered for reference only.
The software included in this product contains some Open Sources. You may obtain the complete corresponding
source code from us. See the Open Source Guide on the software CD (OpenSourceGuide\OpenSourceGuide.pdf).
This user guide covers the 8- and 16-channel digital video recorders. The DVRs are identical except for the
number of cameras and alarms that can be connected and the number of cameras that can be displayed. For
simplicity, the illustrations and descriptions in this document refer to the 16-camera model.
Warning
WARNING: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK,
REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.
The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol, within an equilateral triangle, is intended to alert the user
to the presence of uninsulated "dangerous voltage" within the product's enclosure that may be of
sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock.
The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of
important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the literature accompanying the appliance.
WARNING
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK
DO NOT OPEN
DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK).
NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE.
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  • Page 1 About This Document This document contains instructions for DVR art. HDVR836B 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 Assembly Screws for Adding Hard Disk Drives...
  • Page 2 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.
  • Page 3 15. 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. 16.
  • Page 4 Specifications Video Signal Format NTSC or PAL (Auto Detect) Video Input Local (Composite): 8/16 looping inputs, 1 Vp-p, auto-terminating, 75 Ohms Network: 4 network devices (100Mbps/1Gbps Ethernet) Monitor Outputs HDMI: 1 HDMI VGA: 1 SPOT: 1 BNC, 1 Vp-p, 75 Ohms Video Resolution HDMI/VGA: 1920x1080p, 1920x1080i, 1280x1024, 1024x768 Composite (SPOT): 704x480 (NTSC), 704x576 (PAL)
  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Installation ............................ 7 Video Input ..........................7 Video Loop Through........................7 eSATA Port ..........................7 Network Port ..........................8 Video Out ..........................8 Alarm Input/Output ........................8 RS232 Port ..........................9 Factory Reset Switch ........................ 9 RS485 Port ..........................9 Audio In/Out ..........................
  • Page 7: Installation

    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.
  • Page 8: Network Port

    CAUTION: Do NOT connect or disconnect eSATA devices while the DVR power is on. The DVR must be powered down to connect or disconnect eSATA devices. Power up eSATA devices so they are ready for operation before powering up the DVR. Power down eSATA devices after powering down the DVR and then disconnect eSATA devices.
  • Page 9: Rs232 Port

    RS232 Port An RS232 port is provided to connect a remote control keyboard. Factory Reset Switch The DVR has a Factory Reset switch to the left of the RS232 connector on the rear panel. This switch will only be used on the rare occasions that you want to return all the settings to the original factory settings.
  • Page 10: Configuration

    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.
  • Page 11 Jog Dial, Jog Dial: When in the playback mode, you can play video forward image-by-image by 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.
  • Page 12: Ir Remote Control

    Menu Button In the Live Monitoring mode and Search mode, pressing the button displays the MENU menu icons on the right edge of the screen. Pressing the button again hides the menu icons. During menu setup, pressing the button closes the current menu or setup dialog box. In the Search mode clip-copying can be done instantly by pressing and holding the button for three or more seconds.
  • Page 13: Initial Unit Setup

    Initial Unit Setup Before using your DVR for the first time, you will want to establish the initial settings. This includes items such as time and date, display language, camera, remote control, record mode, network and password. Your DVR can be set up using various screens and dialog boxes. Press the button or move the mouse pointer on the right edge of the screen and then select (Login) in...
  • Page 14: Operation

    Operation Live Monitoring While in the live monitoring mode, pressing the button displays the following Live Monitoring menu MENU on the right edge of the screen. Pressing the button again hides the menu. You can navigate through MENU menus and items by pressing the arrow buttons. Login/Logout Monitor Display...
  • Page 15: Searching Video

    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.
  • Page 16 Go To Selecting displays the Go to menu. Go to the First: Selecting Go to the First displays the first recorded image. Go to the Last: Selecting Go to the Last displays the last recorded image. Go to the Date/Time: Selecting Go to the Date/Time allows you to set the date and time you want to search for video.
  • Page 17: Remote Program

    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.
  • Page 18 iRAS iRAS, 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 software is installed on your computer, a screen appears asking you to upgrade the software.
  • Page 19: Ras Mobile

    RAS Mobile RAS Mobile allows you to access remote sites and monitor live video using mobile devices anytime from virtually anywhere. CAUTION: This program uses large amounts of data and you are responsible for all data charges. Please contact your service provider’s customer service to confirm or add an unlimited data plan.
  • Page 20 Description: Enter the DVR name to use in the RAS Mobile program. Use DVRNS: If the DVR uses the DVRNS function, enable the Use DVRNS option. You can set up the information for the DVRNS server by tapping the Settings button in the default menu.

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