Page 1 DIGITAL VIDEO RECORDER Thank you for purchasing TOA Digital Video Recorder. Please carefully follow the instructions in this manual to ensure long, trouble-free use of your equipment. OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS C-DR091 CU Series C-DR161 CU Series...
Page 2: Table Of Contents
TABLE OF CONTENTS 1. SAFETY PRECAUTIONS 2. HANDLING PRECAUTIONS GENERAL DESCRIPTION 3. GLOSSARY OF TERMS 4. GENERAL DESCRIPTION 5. MODEL NUMBER CONFIGURATION 6. FEATURES ... 12 7. NOMENCLATURE AND FUNCTIONS [ Front ] ... 14 [ Rear ] ... 17 CONNECTIONS 8.
Page 3 12.4. Auto-Recording Settings ... 29 12.4.1. Schedule setting ... 29 12.4.2. Setting the group ... 30 12.4.3. Other settings ... 30 13. MONITOR DISPLAY 13.1. Monitor Switch ... 31 13.2. About Live and Playback Modes ... 31 13.3. Display When In Live Mode ... 32 13.4.
Page 4 17.1. Date/Time Search ... 48 17.2. Event Search ... 49 17.2.1. Event search list display ... 50 18. ARCHIVE ... 51 18.1. Archiving & Transfer Times ... 52 18.2. Archiving by Entering the Date and Time ... 53 18.3. Archiving from the Playback Screen ... 54 18.4.
Page 5 SETTINGS 21. SETTING PROCEDURES AND ITEM LIST 21.1. Basic Setting Procedures ... 71 21.2. Setting Item List ... 72 22. MAIN MENU SETTING 22.1. About the Main Menu Setting ... 74 22.1.1. Saving setting ... 75 22.1.2. Implementing setting ... 75 23.
Page 6 WEB FUNCTIONS 31. WEB SERVER FUNCTIONS 31.1. About the Functions ... 103 31.2. System Requirements ... 103 31.3. How to Log In ... 104 31.3.1. Access inhibit ... 104 31.4. Top Page ... 105 31.4.1. For administrator account ... 105 31.4.2.
Page 7: Safety Precautions
1. SAFETY PRECAUTIONS • Before installation or use, be sure to carefully read all the instructions in this section for correct and safe operation. • Make sure to observe the instructions in this manual as the conventions of safety symbols and messages regarded as very important precautions are included.
Page 8 CAUTION When Installing the Unit • Never plug in nor remove the power supply plug with wet hands, as doing so may cause electric shock. • When unplugging the power supply cord, be sure to grasp the power supply plug; never pull on the cord itself.
Page 9 CU version complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. 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 10: Handling Precautions
2. HANDLING PRECAUTIONS • The supplied power supply cord is designed for exclusive use with the Digital Video Recorder. Never use it with other equipment. • Do not connect the10BASE-T/100BASE-TX terminal, Hard disk expansion unit connection terminal or Remote control I/O terminal A to networks that could be exposed to excessive electrical voltage. Failure to follow this instruction could result in electric shock or fire.
Page 11: Glossary Of Terms
• TOA takes no responsibility for any incidental damage, such as loss of sales opportunities, that may result. • Avoid using the camera in line-locked mode. Failure to do so may cause the displayed camera images to flicker. Also, video may be lost if power frequency fluctuates significantly. 3.
Page 12: Model Number Configuration
4. GENERAL DESCRIPTION TOA's C-DR Series Digital Video Recorders feature a digital compression method that permits camera images to be recorded on an internal hard disk. The C-DR091 Series is designed for 9 channels, while the C-DR161 Series can be used for up to 16 channels. It can simultaneously play back recorded camera images while continuing to record images onto the hard disk.
Page 13 • High Picture Quality and High Frame Rate Recording and playback can be simultaneously performed at a maximum of 120 IPS. (Image compression method: Motion-JPEG.) Picture quality can be adjusted in five levels, allowing high quality recording or extended recording according to the intended purpose of use. Picture quality and recording intervals can be freely set for individual cameras and recording system.
Page 14: Front ]
7. NOMENCLATURE AND FUNCTIONS [ C-DR161 Series Front ] ARCHIVE KEY LOCK [ C-DR091 Series Front ] ARCHIVE KEY LOCK (1) Power key [ Pressing the Power key changes the Digital Video Recorder's mode from standby to operation mode. To switch from operation mode to standby mode, hold down the Power key for 2 seconds or more.
Page 15 (9) Search key Use this key to search for recorded images. If the Search key is pressed when the live or playback screen is displayed, the search screen is displayed. To exit the search screen, press the [ ] key. (Refer to 48;...
Page 16 • Moving the cursor downward on the Menu screen Use this key to move the cursor downward on the Menu screen. (16) Playback [ ] key Pressing the Playback key plays back recorded images. (Refer to 45; Playback.) • Moving the cursor to the right on the Menu screen Use this key to move the cursor to the right on the Menu screen.
Page 17: Rear ]
[C-DR161 series Rear] AC MAINS LINK MONITOR OUT [C-DR091 series Rear] VIDEO AC MAINS LINK MONITOR OUT (21) AC inlet Connect the supplied power cord to this socket. (22) Link input terminal Use this terminal to cascade-connect two or more Digital Video Recorders. (Refer to Digital Video Recorder's Expansion system.) (23) Monitor output terminal •...
Page 18: Connections
(30) Control input/output terminal • Control output terminal Outputs a signal during priority recording, alarm recording or motion detected recording or when video is lost, the hard disk is full or equipment failure occurs. (Refer to Control output terminal setting.) •...
Page 19: Rack Mounting
8. RACK MOUNTING Use the optional MB-23B Rack Mounting Bracket when mounting the Digital Video Recorder in an equipment rack. Remove 4 rubber feet on the bottom surface by loosening their respective fixing screws with a standard screwdriver. M5 x 12 binding head screw (supplied with the MB-23B) Note •...
Page 20: About Star Wiring
9. CONNECTIONS 9.1. Basic System Combination camera To AC Mains RS-485 Color camera Digital Video Recorder C-DR161 Series Monitor 1 Live only Monitor 2 C-DR091 and C-DR161 Series C-DR091: 9 I/ O Terminals C-DR161: 16 I/ O Terminals Match the Combination Camera’ s address to the Digital Video Recorder’...
Page 21: Digital Video Recorder's Expansion System (Cascade Connection)
Notes • A cascade-connected system generally requires the Remote Controller(s). • It is necessary to set DVR-ID in the cascade-connected system. (Refer to Group 1 Combination camera RS-485 To AC Mains LINK AC MAINS Digital Video Recorder 1 C-DR161 Series MONITOR Group 1 OUT 1...
Page 22 Group 2 Combination camera RS-485 To AC Mains LINK Digital Video Recorder 3 C-DR161 Series Group 2 Master Monitor Monitor 1 Live only Monitor 2 Combination camera Digital Video Recorder 8 C-DR161 Series Live only Monitor 2 C-DR091 and C-DR161 Series C-DR091: 9 I/ O Terminals C-DR161: 16 I/ O Terminals For the maximum cable length between the C-RF1000 Interface Unit and...
Page 23: Rs-232C Terminal Communications Specifications
10. EXTERNAL TERMINAL CONNECTIONS 10.1. RS-232C Terminal Communications Specifications The Digital Video Recorder can be controlled by a PC or other equipment via a connection through the RS- 232C port. However: Notes • Control software is not available as standard accessory. •...
Page 24: Alarm Input Terminal Connections
The number of terminals available differs depending on whether the Digital Video Recorder is a 9-channel or a 16-channel version. Refer to the table below when making alarm input terminal connections.(Refer to Nomenclature and Functions) For 16 channel ALARM IN Terminal name Symbol ALARM 1...
Page 25: Time Synchronization Input/Output Terminal Connections
The control input and output terminals include: priority recording terminal, camera control terminal, remote controller input/output terminals, control output terminal, and time synchronization input/output terminals. (Refer to 14; Nomenclature and Functions.) PRIORITY CAMERA RM IN-B CONTROL OUT Terminal name Name PRIORITY IN Priority Recording Input Priority Recording Ground...
Page 26: Digital Video Recorder Activation And Termination
11. DIGITAL VIDEO RECORDER ACTIVATION AND TERMINATION 11.1. Recorder's Activation ARCHIVE KEY LOCK 1. Connect each component correctly. (Refer to 2. Insert the power supply plug. The Recorder is placed in standby mode. The power key flashes at about 5-second intervals while in standby mode.
Page 27: Setting The Dvr-Id
12. INITIAL SETTINGS Be sure to perform the following settings before using the Digital Video Recorder. Failure to do so may lead to incorrect operation of each function. • DVR-ID setting (When cascade-connecting) Note: When cascade-connecting the Digital Video Recorders, set the DVR-ID first. Otherwise, the Menu screen is not displayed.
Page 28: Hard Disk Initialization
4. Press the [ ] key while the cursor is set to the leftmost selection item on the screen. The indication will appear to ask whether or not to save the setting. 5. Move the cursor with the [ The display reverts to the main menu screen. 12.3.
Page 29: Auto-Recording Settings
Recordings are normally performed according to the preprogrammed schedule. Therefore, perform schedule or group settings when making auto-recording. (Refer to 12.4.1. Schedule setting Set the schedule (Day, Start time, and End time) for each group to operate. 1. Hold down the Menu key for 2 seconds or more. The main menu screen is displayed.
Page 30: Setting The Group
12.4.2. Setting the group Perform individual settings such as Normal recording and Alarm Event recording for Group A - F. A U T O R E C S E T T I N G S C H E D U L E G R O U P –...
Page 31: Monitor Switch
13. MONITOR DISPLAY Functions that can be displayed differ between Monitor Outputs 1 and 2. Live mode Function Full 9 Seg 4 Seg Monitor output 1 Monitor output 2 Digital Recorder Function menu Monitor output 1 Monitor output 2 * Only the C-DR161 Series (16-channel versions) can display. 13.1.
Page 32: Display When In Live Mode
The following indications appear when in live mode. (1) Camera number “L” represents the live pictures. The number indicates the input number of the camera images. (2) DVR name (Refer to p. 89; DVR Name setting.) (3) Recording status Indicates that normal recording is in progress.
Page 33: Full- Screen Display
The following indications appear while the playback screen is displayed: (1) Camera number being played back “PB1” represents playback image. The number represents the input number of the camera images. (2) DVR name (Refer to p. 89; DVR name setting.) (3) Playback mode PLAY: Playback in progress.
Page 34: Multi-Segment Split- Screen Display
When the live or playback screen is displayed, the multi-segment split-screen display changes as shown below each time the Multi-Screen key is pressed. Multi-Screen key lights continuously during multi-Segment Split-Screen display. 9-channel DVR : 4 Seg A 4 Seg B 9 Seg 4 Seg C (Example) Screen display in live mode (9-channel DVR)
Page 35: Sequence Display
Camera live images are displayed in sequential order when the Sequence key is pressed while in live mode. Viewing intervals and cameras to be displayed can be set on the menu screen. Sequence key lights continuously during Sequence display. (Refer to (Setting Example) Step 1 : Camera 1 3 seconds...
Page 36: Triplex Display
14. OTHER FUNCTIONS 14.1. Triplex Display Holding down the Multi-Screen key for 2 seconds or more during playback, including fast forwarding, rewinding, and pause, on the multi-segment split screen switches the display to Triplex setting screen. The Triplex setting permits live camera images to be viewed among recorded images displayed on the multi- segment split screen.
Page 37: Position Setting Display
Holding down the Multi-Screen key for 2 seconds or more when the live multi-segment split screen is displayed displays the position setting screen. Camera images can be displayed at arbitrary positions on the multi-segment split screen. The position setting for each multi-segment split screen is saved. During Live images are displayed 1.
Page 38: Recording Order To Hard Disks
15. RECORDING 15.1. Before Recording Auto-recordings are normally performed according to the preprogrammed schedule. Operations to start recording such as pressing the key are not required. You can also make recording by pressing the Priority Recording key outside the scheduled time period. Perform disk mode and overwrite settings before recording. 15.1.1.
Page 39: How To Perform Priority Recording
15.1.3. Disk recording mode Overwriting of hard disk recordings can be set to Overwrite or Write Protect. (Refer to Settings.) Overwrite: When all hard disks become full, previous recorded older data is automatically deleted and replaced with newer data. Write Protect: When all hard disks become full, recording is stopped. To begin recording again, initialize the hard disk and reactivate the Digital Video Recorder, or set the disk-recording mode to "Overwrite."...
Page 40: Alarm Event Recording
With auto-recording, recordings are made according to a preset schedule, which can include up to twelve different programs. If one or more programs have duplicate execution times, the program with a largest number takes precedence. Settable items for each program include: Day of the Week; Start/End Times; and Operation.
Page 41: Recording State
15.4.2. Normal recording This function automatically records camera images set by schedule. For Normal recording, settable items for each individual camera include: Recording ON/OFF; Recording Rate; and Picture Quality. (Refer to Normal Recording setting.) Recordings can be made on scheduled patterns like "day and night," and "weekdays and holidays”...
Page 42 Recording within a scheduled time period [ Recording only when Priority recording is initiated or alarm event occurs ] To stop recording within the scheduled time period, set all cameras to “Recording OFF” in normal recording settings. To perform recording only when Priority recording or Alarm Event recording is initiated, recording is performed as shown in the following figure.
Page 43: Picture Quality
When Priority Recording Input mode, Alarm Input mode, or Motion Detection mode are set to either "Edge" or "Level," recording will be performed as follows. Priority Recording Input Alarm Input Motion Detection Recording Status Pre-Recording Time Pre-Recording Priority Recording, Alarm Input Recording, or Motion Detection Recording Notes •...
Page 44: Available Disk Time And Operation
The recording rate indicates the number of images to be recorded per second and is expressed by the unit IPS (Image Per Second). In the Digital Video Recorder, the total recording rate is the sum of each camera’s recording rate and recordings can be made for up to 120 IPS in normal mode and for up to 60 IPS in mirror recording mode.
Page 45: How To Perform Playback
16. PLAYBACK 16.1. Type of Playback The Digital Video Recorder is equipped with the simultaneous recording/playback function that permits recorded images to be played back without stopping recording. Playback is performed only through Monitor 1. The following playback methods are available. Type Playback Reverse playback...
Page 46: Frame Advance/Frame Reverse Playback
16.2.4. Earliest image display Press the Play [ ] key while holding down the Playback Stop [ Playback begins from the time at which the earliest image was recorded. 16.2.5. Latest image reverse playback Press the Reverse Play [ Reverse playback begins from the time at which the latest image was recorded. 16.2.6.
Page 47: Instance Event Access
Events that can start recording include Priority recording, Normal recording, Alarm input recording, and Motion detection recording. Each event can be confirmed using the recording log. (Refer to 16.3.1. Instance event access Recording moves to the event start time (Priority recording, Alarm Event recording or Normal recording) and temporarily stops.
Page 48: Date/Time Search
17. SEARCH Pressing the Search key in the live mode or in the playback mode displays the search screen. Two search methods are available: Date/time search by designating the specific time, and event search by designating the event. Note It may take a relatively long time to search (During recording, Web playback distribution, Web download or Expansion unit connection).
Page 49: Event Search
An error message is displayed at upper right of the screen if images does not exist after the designated time. Pressing the Menu key moves the cursor to the previous position. Notes • In some cases, changing the current time may make it impossible to search by time when duplicate time data exists in the hard disk.
Page 50: Event Search List Display
17.2.1. Event search list display If an event searching corresponds to the event recorded on the designated conditions, an event list is displayed. (1) Camera number 01-16 ( 01-09 ) (2) Type of Event recorded NORMAL: Normal recording ALARM: Alarm recording MOTION: Motion detected recording PRIOR:...
Page 51: Archive
18. ARCHIVE The Digital Video Recorder is equipped with an archive function that transfers image data recorded on the hard disk to DVD-R/RW disk (available only to models with DVD drives) or USB memory. Camera image data designated between start position and end position can be archived. Since dedicated viewer software is also downloaded at the same time, archived images can be easily played back on a PC.
Page 52 Refer to the table below for time required to archive or transfer files to USB memory devices or DVD media. Times are shown for the files of the set maximum size. When archive begins, viewer software (capacity: about 300 KB) is also downloaded at the same time. USB Memory Devices (USB 1.1) Capacity Archiving Time *...
Page 53: Archiving By Entering The Date And Time
Use this method for archiving when the date and time are known. Insert the DVD to be archived into the Digital Video Recorder or connect the USB flash memory to the Digital Video Recorder. 1. Hold down the Menu key for 2 seconds or more. Menu screen is displayed.
Page 54: Archiving From The Playback Screen
Use this method to archive while viewing the playback screen. Insert the DVD to be archived into the Digital Video Recorder or connect the USB flash memory to the Digital Video Recorder. 1. While playing back recorded images, press the Pause key at the point where archiving is to begin.
Page 55: Display During Archiving
18.4.1. Display during archiving The screen below is displayed when archive begins. ( Live screen is displayed during archiving, enabling full screen displays, multi-segment split-screen displays, sequence displays and zoom displays operations. Note Playback, triplex setting, position setting, search and menu display cannot be performed during archiving. Logout does no work even if logout time elapses.
Page 56: Pc Operating Conditions And Image Data
18.4.4. About error messages The following error messages are displayed if an error should occur during archiving: • Terminated for lack of available media space. This message is displayed when the data size to be archived exceeds the destination media capacity and shows that the archiving is aborted, as the media is full with data already written.
Page 57: Folder Configuration And File Name
18.5.2. Folder Configuration and File Name Notes • Folder name or file name at the time of DVD archiving is referenced in Time zone setting (Refer to p.90, Network Setting.). Folder name or file name is displayed correctly only when time zone setting has been performed correctly.
Page 58: Playback By Way Of Viewer Software
18.5.3. Playback by way of viewer software Follow the procedure below to view the archived images on a PC. 1. Insert a recorded medium into the PC. Insert a USB memory or DVD medium into the PC. 2. Select the medium from the PC’s drive and double-click on it. 3.
Page 59: Tampering/Alteration Check
18.5.4. Tampering/Alteration Check The viewer software includes a function to check for data tampering or alteration. If altered data is found, an error message is displayed. The Tamper Check key is only available when playback is paused. 1. While playback is paused, press the Tamper Check key. This activates the Tamper/Alteration Check function.
Page 60: Securing The Digital Video Recorder's Operating Keys
19. ABOUT SECURITY SETTING Each level of security settings can be made for each operation or setting of the Digital Video Recorder. The following three types of security methods are available. 1. Secure the Digital Video Recorder's operating keys. 2. Secure against external remote access. 3.
Page 61: Password And Operation Levels
19.1.1. Passwords and operation levels If no passwords have been set, Operation Level is “1.” Refer to the table below if a password has been set. Password 1 Operation level Operation Level 1 Operation Level 2 Operation Level 3 Set Password Password 1 Password 2 Password 3...
Page 62: Usb Key Level Settings And Operation Levels
Operation access can be limited by registering the USB memory device as a USB key with the Digital Video Recorder. Security settings can be activated and deactivated by inserting or removing the registered USB key in a USB port equipped with key-lock functions. (Refer to 19.2.1.
Page 63: Resetting The Usb Key Registration
19.2.3. Resetting the USB Key registration Note If multiple USB keys are registered, use the following method to erase the registration for all at once. It is not necessary to insert the USB key(s) when erasing all registrations. 1. Hold down the Menu key for 2 seconds and more. Menu screen is displayed.
Page 64: When Usb Key Settings Are Valid
[ When operation level is “Level 2” or “Level 3”... ] 1. Hold down the Menu key for 2 seconds or more. Login or Logout selection screen (Screen B) is displayed. 2. Select “LOGOUT,” “LOGIN,” or “CANCEL” and press the Menu key. LOGOUT: Logs out of the system and switches the display to live mode.
Page 65: Security Settings Against Web Access
Settings that restrict remote access limit external access via remote controller or RS-232C terminal. Remote access restrictions allow security levels to be set for operation keys on the Digital Video Recorder. Setting remote access to "Restrict" allows restriction to the same operation level as on the Digital Video Recorder.
Page 66: Playback Stopped" Warning Display
20. MALFUNCTION OPERATION Causes of malfunctions and related operations are shown below. Activating the Buzzer setting will cause the buzzer to sound when a malfunction occurs. Activating the Control Output Terminal setting and Device Malfunction setting will cause the terminal to output a signal when a malfunction occurs. Hard Disk Error Video Loss Fan Malfunction...
Page 67: Checking Hard Disks When An Error Has Occurred
20.2.2. "Restart" Warning Display If all of the connected hard disk drives (including expansion units) experience an error, then the warning message shown at right is displayed. Press the power key continuously for two seconds or more to cut the power, then press the key again to restart. 20.2.3.
Page 68: If Video Loss Occurs
• Check the connection cables, pulling them out and re-inserting them into their sockets. • Restart the expansion unit, then restart the Digital Video Recorder's power supply. Note If the drive is restored by restarting the power, then some of the recorded data may be lost. Copy any nece- ssary data to another location and initialize the disk.
Page 69: If The Hard Disk Becomes Full
20.4. Fan Malfunction A Fan Malfunction error occurs if the cooling fan is broken or has been interrupted by some foreign object. The time at which the fan malfunctioned can be confirmed by looking at the error log. If the fan is malfunctioning, a "*"...
Page 70: Operation Following Restoration From A Power Outage
20.6. Operation Following Restoration From a Power Outage 20.6.1. Monitor Display After a power outage, check the system, then display the live screen according to screen display settings when Monitors 1 and 2 are started in the menu. 20.6.2. Recording [If the power outage occurred during Normal video recording...] Normal recording is made according to the set schedule.
Page 71: Basic Setting Procedures
21. SETTING PROCEDURES AND ITEM LIST 21.1. Basic Setting Procedures 1. Enter the Main menu screen. Camera display screen Hold down the Menu key for 2 seconds or more. 2. Enter the Setting screen. Screen display setting Menu key 3. Select the setting contents. 4.
Page 72: Setting Item List
MAIN MENU Main menu item REC SETTING ( Refer to DISPLAY SETTING ( Refer to NETWORK SETTING ( Refer to MAIL SETTING ( Refer to To next page Menu item PRIORITY REC SETTING AUTO REC SETTING PRE-REC SETTING OVERWRITE CHARCTER DISPLAY SETTING MONITOR OUTPUT SETTING SEQUENCE SETTING CAMERA NAME SETTING...
Page 73 To previous page Main menu item SYSTEM SETTING ( Refer to LOG DISPLAY ( Refer to DATE/TIME SETTING ( Refer to 100) MAINTENANCE ( Refer to 101) IMAGE ARCHIVING ( Refer to Menu item PLAY DISK HD REMAINING TIME BUZZER I/O TERMINAL MODE CTRL OUT TERMINAL SECURITY SETTING...
Page 74: About The Main Menu Setting
22. MAIN MENU SETTING 22.1. About the Main Menu Settings To perform each setting, display the Menu screen when in live mode. Recording setting ... Screen display setting ... Network setting ... Mail setting ... System setting ... Log display ... Date/time setting ...
Page 75: Implementing Setting
22.1.1. Saving settings If setting change has been made on the screen, message is displayed at upper right of the screen when the screen moves. Move the cursor to the desired selection using the [ Menu key. YES: Saves the settings, and the display moves to the previous or next screen. Cancels the setting and moves to the previous screen.
Page 76: Priority Recording Setting
23. RECORDING SETTING Priority recording and Auto-recording (Normal recording and Alarm Event recording) modes are available. In each recording mode, “Recording ON/OFF,” “Recording rate,” and “Picture quality” can be set for each camera. For the Digital Video Recorder, data from the start to the end of a recording is regarded as an event.
Page 77: Recording Operation When Edge/Level Settings Are Performed
Priority recording is given higher priority over Auto-recording. Use this recording mode to check recording details when, for example, a suspicious person intrudes or when making recording outside the scheduled time period. (Refer to Priority recording.) Item Selection REC SETTING PRIORITY REC LEVEL / EDGE INPUT MODE...
Page 78 23.1.1. Recording Setting In the Priority Recording settings, the following settings can be made for individual cameras: recording ON/OFF, recording rate, and picture quality. The total recording rate and the estimated recording time available are displayed near the bottom of the screen. Total Recording Rate: Displays the total recording rate set for all cameras.
Page 79: Auto Recording Setting
Auto-Recording performs recording according to preset schedules. Be sure to perform schedule or group settings when making auto recording. (Refer to Item Selection SCHEDULE GROUP A – F SETTING SPECIAL DAY SETTING MOTION SETTING AUDIO ON / OFF Note: Underlined settings represent factory-preset settings. 23.2.1.
Page 80: Setting Of Groups A-F
23.2.2. Settings of Groups A - F Service operation methods of Groups A-F are set for each schedule. Set the camera alarm input and motion-detected modes and post time set in the Alarm Event Recording settings. Item Selection NOMAL REC SETTING ALARM EVENT REC SETTING ALARM EVENT...
Page 81 [ Normal Recording Setting ] This function automatically records camera images set by schedule. In each program, recording ON/OFF, recording rate and picture quality can be individually set for each camera. The total recording rate and the estimated recording time available are displayed near the bottom of the screen.
Page 82 [ Alarm Event Recording Setting ] Preset camera images are automatically recorded when an alarm event occurs. Recording “Enable” (ON) or “Disable” (OFF), recording rate, picture quality and event settings can be performed for each camera. The recording rate for cameras other than alarm event-activated cameras and the total recording rate are both displayed near the bottom of the screen.
Page 83: Special Day Setting
[ Event Setting ] Alarm Event Recording begins with the events set in the Alarm Input and Motion Detection Camera settings for each camera. Note If the Alarm Event Recording mode is set to "Last," then the alarm input and motion detection camera can be set under the selected camera number.
Page 84: Motion Detection Settings
Motion detection settings can be individually performed for each camera. By setting the area range to be detected, movement within the camera image can be automatically detected. Alarm Event Recordings begin whenever image movement is detected. (Refer to p. 83; Event setting) Notes •...
Page 85: Pre-Recording Settings
Item Selection SENS LEVEL 1 (HIGH) - 3 - 5 (LOW) 16-channel MOTION ACT DETECT / DETECT & IN 1-16 Note: Underlined settings represent factory-preset settings. 23.3. Pre-Recording settings This function records images immediately before Priority recording or Alarm Event recording is initiated. Retroactive recordings covering intervals up to 5 minutes can be made.(Refer to 41;...
Page 86: Character Display Settings
24. SCREEN DISPLAY SETTING It is possible to set specific screens to display or switch among specific live or recorded images or playback. It is also possible to set camera or DVR names and to set the display mode when monitor output is activated.
Page 87: Display When In Live Mode
Set names and numbers to “Display” or “Hide.” For display positions, refer to the sections “Display During Recording” and “Display During Playback.” (Refer to 32; Display when in live mode.) (Refer to Display during playback.) Item Selection REC AUDIO DISP / HIDE OVERWRITE DISP / HIDE DISP / HIDE...
Page 88: Sequence Setting
Set Monitor outputs 1 and 2 to “Display” or “Hide” for each camera. Note Set Display/Hide for the Live mode. Images are displayed in Playback and Triplex modes even if "Hide" is selected. Item Selection MONITOR 1 DISP / HIDE MONITOR 2 DISP / HIDE Note: Underlined settings represent factory-preset settings.
Page 89: Camera Name Setting
Camera names can be individually assigned to each camera. Up to 15 characters can be used for camera name. However the number of characters that can be displayed are limited in 9- segment and 16-segment split screen displays. 9-segment split display: First 10 characters of the camera name are displayed.
Page 90: Network Setting
25. NETWORK SETTING The Digital Video Recorder permits remote monitoring, recorded image search, and playback settings via a network. Set the network address and password. Item Selection IP ADDRESS (192.168.0.100) 0-255 SUBNET MASK (255.255.255.0) 0-255 DEFAULT GATEWAY ( 0. 0. 0. 0) 0-255 WEB SERVER PORT Standard / 1024 - 65535 WEB USER PASSWORD...
Page 91: Transmission Condition Setting
26. MAIL SETTING Emails can be transmitted to receiving address when an alarm event or failure occurs. Up to 4 receiving addresses can be set. Note It is not possible to attach screen shots to sent mail. Item Selection SENDER ADDRESS Up to 46 alphanumeric characters SEND-TO...
Page 92: Transmission Condition Setting
Set conditions for transmitting emails when alarm is triggered, motion is detected, Priority Recording begins, equipment fails, or power is switched on. Item Selection ON / OFF CAM 1 – 16 (1 – 9) PRIORITY REC ON / OFF FAILURE ON / OFF SYSTEM OPERATE ON / OFF...
Page 93: System Setting
27. SYSTEM SETTING Settings can be performed for hard disks to be played back by the Digital Video Recorder, hard disk remaining time, and buzzer ON/OFF. It is also possible to set cameras, PCs (RS232C) and remote controller communications specifications, etc.
Page 94: I/O Terminal Mode Setting
Item Selection CONTROLLER 9600 bps / 19200 bps / BIT RATE 38400 bps CONTROLLER ON / OFF RESPONSE 1 - 8 DVR–ID LANGUAGE SELECTION JAPANESE / ENGLISH / FRANCAIS Note: Underlined settings represent factory-preset settings. Changing camera protocols causes the camera transmission speed to change as well. Be sure to match camera settings. If the C-RM1000 remote controller is connected, be sure to set "Controller Response"...
Page 95 The Digital Video Recorder can output a control signal at the time of occurrence of Priority Recording, Alarm Event Recording or equipment failure. There are 4 control output terminals. Set the terminals that output the control signal. Item Selection CTRL 1 / CTRL 2 / CTRL 3 PRIORITY REC OUT / CTRL 4 / INVALID * TIME...
Page 96: Security Settings Using A Usb Key
Access to the Digital Video Recorder’s operations and settings can be restricted using different security levels. It is also possible to control security level settings using the Remote Controller (RS-485 control) or a PC (RS-232C control). (Refer 60; About security setting.) Item Selection VALID...
Page 97: Camera Preset Pattern Setting
Up to 4 Cameras and 4 preset positions can be set for each alarm input. Note Only the number of the camera connected to the combination camera is available for this function. Preset camera positions must have been set in advance. Item Selection 16-channel...
Page 98: Recording Log
28. LOG DISPLAY The content and times associated with recorded events can be reviewed and confirmed using activity logs. The following three activity logs are available: • Recording Log: Refer to p. 98; • Failure Log: Refer to p. 99; •...
Page 99: Failure Log
Records the time and content of any Digital Video Recorder failures that have occurred, and displays these, starting from the most recent. The Failure Log stores up to 100 such records chronologically, and deletes the oldest records as needed to free up log storage space.
Page 100: Date/Time Setting
29. DATE/TIME SETTING This function allows current time settings, time synchronization, and daylight savings time settings. Note When duplicate time data exists in the recording data if current time is changed, operation such as playback, date/time search, archiving or download may not be performed correctly in some cases.
Page 101: Equipment Maintenance
30. EQUIPMENT MAINTENANCE Equipment maintenance includes: initialization of the Digital Video Recorder itself (including hard disk drives, settings, and log files); writing and reading settings data for external equipment; and USB key registration and data deletion. Equipment maintenance settings can be performed even while recording is in progress.
Page 102: Hard Disk Drive Initialization
30.1. Hard Disk Drive Initialization When initializing hard disk drives, it is possible to select recording modes including "NORMAL" or "MIRROR." (Refer to 28, Hard disk Initialization.) Notes • Initializing a hard disk drive erases all images and other data recorded on it.
Page 103: About The Functions
31. WEB SERVER FUNCTIONS 31.1. About the Functions The Digital Video Recorder is equipped with a variety of web-accessible functions. Connecting the Digital Video Recorder and PC with a LAN cable allows the Digital Video Recorder to remotely monitor camera outputs, or to search and/or play back recorded images using a web browser.
Page 104: Access Inhibit
31.3. How to Log In There are two types of accounts: "Administrator" accounts and "User" accounts. Administrator account can access to all operations, while User account can access to the limited operations: live image monitoring; notification by LED indicator and camera control. 1.
Page 105: For Administrator Account
31.4. Top Page If authentication is successful, the top page is displayed. Clicking on the items shown on the top page switches the display to the relevant screen. Clicking “Logout” reverts the display to the authentication screen. Be sure to log out when you are finished with operation. An automatic logout function is also available.
Page 106: Menu Screen Setting
31.5. Menu Screen The menu screen is used to view or change the Digital Video Recorder’s setting contents. Selecting “Menu” on the top page of Administrator account page gives access to the menu screen. Clicking a setting item in the main menu displays its content on the right side of the screen.
Page 107: For Administrator Account
31.6. Live Image Transmission Live images can be monitored and the combination camera controlled. 31.6.1. For administrator account Live images and the camera number are displayed on the images display section of the screen. By default the screen is split into 16 segments or 9 segments. When a multiple-segment split screen is displayed, right- clicking on the picture display portion will bring up a pop-up menu that allows selection of cameras 1 through 16, and the selected camera's image is displayed.
Page 108: Camera Control Section
31.6.3. Screen change button The screen change button switches camera images to be displayed on the screen. Clicking the button displays live images of the corresponding camera or multi-split screens. Note: When it takes time to update the images, the screen will be dark while screen change is in progress. 31.6.4.
Page 109 [ Preset ] Choose position numbers from the dropdown list box. Store: Programs the current camera position into the position number. Move: Moves the camera to the programmed position. Notes • The camera will not move if a number with no preset position number is selected, even if the "Move"...
Page 110: Playback Transmission
31.7. Playback Transmission Click on the "Playback Transmission" button to display the security screen below. Click on "Execute" button to display the Playback screen. Clicking the check box of "I always rely on the contents from this issuer" hides the security screen display from the next time. Recorded image can be played back, searched, and downloaded.
Page 111: Playback Operations
31.7.1. Playback Operations The playback operation section has a variety of buttons that allow the following types of playback and control: :Fast playback (at speed X2, X4 or X8) : Reverse playback : Forward playback : Fast reverse playback (at speed X2, X4 or X8) : Frame reverse during temporary playback stop : Pause : Frame advance during temporary playback stop...
Page 112: Download
31.7.3. Download Download the past images recorded by the Digital Video Recorder to a client PC’s hard disk drive. This operation can be accessed only by an Administrator account. Downloading begins once the start and end times, camera, and destination to save have been selected and the "Download" button is pressed. Pressing the "Cancel"...
Page 113: Duplex Display
31.7.4. Duplex Display While recorded images are being played back on the multi-segment split screens, live images can also be displayed simultaneously by replacing some of the display segments with live images. Right-clicking on any display segment causes the popup menu to appear. Selecting “Cameras 1-9 (1-16) Live”...
Page 114: Remote Control
31.8. Remote Control Remote control provides the same operations available on the front panel of the Digital Video Recorder, and can be accessed only by an administrator account. To achieve the same result as holding down the key for 2 seconds on the Digital Video Recorder, press the “LONG”...
Page 115: Web Indication Setting
31.9. Web Indication Setting The LED indicator on the PC connected to the Digital Video Recorder lights when Alarm Input is received, Priority Recording is activated or the system is operated. The indicator on the client PC illuminates if the following conditions (1) - (3) are met.
Page 116: About Picture Quality Settings During Recording
32. RECORDING TIME TABLE 32.1. About Picture Quality Settings During Recording The Digital Video Recorder offers five levels of picture quality, allowing desired picture quality to be balanced with desired recording time. To set the appropriate picture quality, first determine parameters for desired recording times, recording intervals, and recording types based on monitoring conditions.
Page 117 [ For the C-DR091-3 and C-DR091D3 Digital Video Recorders ] Camera: x 9, Hard Disk: 320 GB, Audio recording: OFF Picture File size quality 1 (High) 64 KB 40 KB 32 KB 24 KB 5 (Low) 16 KB Camera: x 9, Hard Disk: 320 GB, Audio recording: ON Picture File size quality...
Page 118 [ For the C-DR161-1 and C-DR161D1 Digital Video Recorders ] Camera: x 16, Hard Disk: 160 GB, Audio recording: OFF Picture File size quality 1 (High) 64 KB 40 KB 32 KB 24 KB 5 (Low) 16 KB Camera: x 16, Hard Disk: 160 GB, Audio recording: ON Picture File size quality...
Page 119: Troubleshooting
33. TROUBLESHOOTING Symptom Possible Cause Power does not turn on. (Unit not activated even if the power key is pressed.) Cannot operate front panel keys. No picture. Cannot shut off the unit using the power switch. Cannot stop auto recording. Cannot make auto (Normal) recording.
Page 120: Error Message List
Error Message List Screen Display (Message) • During Playback or Recording • During Archiving Images TERMINATED FOR LACK OF AVAILABLE MEDIA SPACE TRANSFER ERROR HAS BEEN DETECTED START AND END POSITIONS NOT CORRECTLY SET • During Equipment Maintenance FAILED REGISTERED •...
Page 121: Index
34. INDEX Operation Item • Mounting Equipment in Racks Rack mounting • Connecting Equipment Connecting cameras Remote Controller Connections Expansion Unit Connections Cascade Connections LAN Connections • Monitor Display Monitor Connections Monitor Display Settings Switching Monitor Displays Performing Playback and Reverse Playback •...
Page 122 Operation Item • Adjusting the Time Current Time Settings Time Synchronization Daylight Savings Time Settings • Hard Disk Settings Initializing Hard Disks Allowing (Disallowing) Overwriting Changing playback disks (mirror mode only) • Performing Normal Recording (auto-recording based on schedules) Understanding Normal Recording Settings for Normal Recording Setting Schedules Setting Groups...
Page 123: Control Output Terminal Setting
Operation Item • Alarm Event Recording (alarm-activated auto-recording) Recording by Alarm Signal Input Setting Operation by Alarm Input Motion-Detected Alarm Recording Setting Motion-Detected Operation • Priority recording Understanding Priority recording Making Recordings Using the Priority recording Making Recordings Using the Priority recording input terminal Setting operation by priority recording.
Page 124 Operation Item • Making Pre-Recordings Understanding Pre-Recordings Setting Pre-Recordings • Security Settings Understanding Security Settings Security Settings Using a USB Key Security Using a Password Restricting Operation Access Via the Remote Controller Security for Web Access If you have forgotten the unit password… If you have lost the USB key…...
Page 125: Archiving & Transfer Times
Operation Item • Archiv ing Recorded Images and Pre- Archive Prior to Archiving Selecting Archive Range by Date and Time Selecting Archive Range from the Playback Screen Viewing Archived Images on a PC • When the Failure Indicator Is Displayed… Confirming the Causes of Failures When the Indication “Hard Disk Is Full”...
Page 126 Operation Item • Viewing Images on a PC from Remote Locations Via Web Access Downloading Recorded Images Via the Web Operating Unit Via the Web Changing Unit Settings Via the Web • Email Transmission Email Transmission Settings Setting Email Transmission Conditions •...
Page 127: Specifications
35. SPECIFICATIONS C-DR091-08 Model Power Source 110 – 120 V AC 50/60 Hz Power Consumption 400 mA Image Compression Motion-JPEG System Video Format NTSC Recording Medium E-IDE Hard Disk 80 GB (80 GB x 1) 9 channels, VBS1.0 V(p-p), 75 Ω, BNC Video Input Video Output 9 channels, VBS1.0V(p-p), 75 Ω, BNC, loop-through...
Page 128 Model Power Source Power Consumption Image Compression System Video Format Recording Medium Video Input Video Output Monitor Output Link Input Audio Recording System Audio Input Audio Output Screen Display Picture Quality Pixels Recording Rate Pre-Recording Post Alarm Recording Date/Time Motion Detect Search Function Alarm Input Control Output...
Page 129 Model C-DR091D08 Power Source 110 – 120 V AC 50/60 Hz Power Consumption 490 mA Image Compression Motion-JPEG System Video Format NTSC Recording Medium E-IDE Hard Disk 80 GB (80 GB x 1) Video Input 9 channels, VBS1.0 V(p-p), 75 Ω, BNC Video Output 9 channels, VBS1.0V(p-p), 75 Ω, BNC, loop-through Monitor Output...
Page 130 Model C-DR161D08 Power Source 110 – 120 V AC 50/60 Hz Power Consumption 530 mA Image Compression Motion-JPEG System Video Format NTSC Recording Medium E-IDE Hard Disk 80 GB (80 GB x 1) Video Input 16 channels, VBS1.0 V(p-p), 75 Ω, BNC Video Output 16 channels, VBS1.0V(p-p), 75 Ω, BNC, loop-through Monitor Output...

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