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- Page 1 ( NTSC SYSTEM ) T I M Please follow the instructions in this manual to obtain the optimum results from this unit. We also recommend that you keep this manual handy for future reference. I L U INSTRUCTION MANUAL C-DR0100 C-DR0101 C-DR0105...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
TABLE OF CONTENTS 1. SAFETY PRECAUTIONS SUMMARY 2. GENERAL DESCRIPTION 3. FEATURES 4. HANDLING PRECAUTIONS 5. NOMENCLATURE AND FUNCTIONS Front Panel ... 8 Rear Panel ... 10 SETTING BASICS 6. SETTING ITEM CHART AND SETTING PROCEDURES 6.1. Basic Setting Procedures ... 11 6.2. - Page 3 OPERATION 8. DIGITAL VIDEO RECORDER ACTIVATION AND TERMINATION 8.1. Recorder’s Activation ... 27 8.2. When the Failure Screen Is Displayed ... 28 8.3. Recorder’s Termination ... 28 9. OPERATION AFTER POWER FAILURE RESTORATION 9.1. When the Power Fails during Recording ... 28 10.
- Page 4 15. RECORDING TIME TABLE 15.1. Recording Picture Quality Setting ... 45 15.2. When using the C-DR0100 ... 45 15.3. When using the C-DR0101 ... 45 15.4. When using the C-DR0105 ... 46 16. EXTERNAL TERMINAL SPECIFICATIONS 16.1. RS-232C Communication Specifications ... 47 16.1.1.
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Page 5: Safety Precautions
1. SAFETY PRECAUTIONS • Be sure to read this safety instructions in this section carefully in prior to use. • 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 6: General Description
Mirroring Recording (C-DR0101, C-DR0105) The C-DR0101 and C-DR0105 has two built-in hard disk drives. Mirroring refers to the simultaneous recording of data onto the two hard disks. Even if one of the disks fails, recording and playback can still be performed using the other disk. -
Page 7: Handling Precautions
4. HANDLING PRECAUTIONS • Use the Digital Video Recorder in locations with ambient temperature of between +5°C and +40°C, and humidity levels of less than 80% to ensure that no condensation is formed. • When moving the Recorder, first switch off the main power and then wait at least 30 seconds before moving. •... -
Page 8: Nomenclature And Functions
5. NOMENCLATURE AND FUNCTIONS [Front Panel] OUTPUT VIDEO AUDIO 15 16 Standby Key [ Pressing this switch while the main power is supplied initiates a system check (the switch flashes green) and activates the Digital Video Recorder (the switch lights green). Holding down this switch for 1 second or more places the Recorder in standby mode, indicated by the switch flashing every 5 seconds. - Page 9 Search Key Displays the search screen on the monitor. Pressing this key during playback stops playback operation to display the search screen. If pressed while in Playback Pause mode, the Time Shift Search screen is displayed. To exit the search screen, press this key again.
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Page 10: Rear Panel
[Rear Panel] MAIN POWER AC MAINS AC Inlet Connect the supplied power cord to this socket. Main Power Switch Power switch for the Digital Video Recorder. Video Input Terminal Receives video signals. Connect the Multi- switcher’s VCR output to this terminal when connecting the Multi-switcher. -
Page 11: Setting Item Chart And Setting Procedures
6. SETTING ITEM CHART AND SETTING PROCEDURES 6.1. Basic Setting Procedures • The shaded item in the figure refers to the cursor position. 1. Enter the main menu screen. Camera Display Screen T H U J A N / 0 1 / 0 4 0 0 : 0 0 : 0 0 MENU Press key for 1... -
Page 12: Setting Item Chart
Communication Settings (p. 23) Log Display (p. 24) System Maintenance (p. 25) * This setting item is applicable to the C-DR0101 and C-DR0105 Recorder, and not displayed on the screen when the C-DR0100 Recorder is used. Menu Item General Recording Settings (p. -
Page 13: Individual Item Settings
Be sure to first perform Clock Settings (Refer to p. 14) before performing each setting. 7.2. Playback Settings Playback mode settings are only available to the C-DR0101 and C-DR0105, and not displayed when the C- DR0100 is used. PLAY MODE : Sets the hard disk to be used for playback and search functions. -
Page 14: Clock Settings
7.3. Clock Settings Set the date and time. Perform this setting when the Recorder is used for the first time or when the date and time indication has been deleted because the power was switched off for a long period of time. Note •... -
Page 15: Summer Time (Daylight Saving Time) Settings
(2) If the LAST DAY time is set to "02H", then at 2:00 AM on the first day of summer time the clock will be setback one hour to 1:00 AM. 7.4. Disk Settings Disk Mode Settings are only available to the C-DR0101, and not displayed when the C-DR0100 is used. DISK MODE : Sets the hard disk recording method. REC MODE : Selects "RE-REC","STOP,"... -
Page 16: Recording Settings
• When the Recording mode is set to "SERIES," timer program cannot be perfomed. • If the Disk Mode is changed, the Playback Mode changes as follows and the screen indicates that the Playback Mode has changed. (C-DR0101, C-DR0105) DISK MODE... -
Page 17: General Recording Settings
1/30 second. Even if set to "1/60 SEC," the actual recording interval is 1/30 second, and the "1/30 SEC" indication is displayed on the screen. (C-DR0101, C-DR0105) Set the camera switching signal period. The camera switching signal is provided from the Switcher Control Output at time intervals of recording interval x switching period to switch cameras. - Page 18 1/30 second. Even if set to "1/60 SEC," the actual recording interval is 1/30 second, and the "1/30 SEC" indication is displayed on the screen (C-DR0101, C-DR0105) Transmits a Pattern Selection command from the RS-232C connector when the preset timer operating time is reached.
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Page 19: Alarm Recording Settings
1/30 second. Even if set to "1/60 SEC", the actual recording interval is 1/30 second, and the "1/30 SEC "indication is displayed on the screen (C-DR0101, C-DR0105) Sounds a buzzer when an alarm is activated. Pressing the Buzzer Reset key stops buzzer operation. -
Page 20: About The Alarm Input Mode
7.5.4. About the Alarm Input Mode The Alarm Input mode for Alarm Recording can be set to "EDGE" or "LEVEL." Each input mode operates as follows: [Recording period when input mode is set to "EDGE"] Performs continuous recording during Pre-alarm Recording and Alarm Recording Periods. Alarm Input Recording Recording Status... -
Page 21: Screen Display Settings
7.6. Screen Display Settings The Disk Mode Display item is displayed when the C-DR0101 and C-DR0105 is used. Set whether to display or hide on-screen characters during playback or recording. • Move the cursor with the ( ) or ( –... -
Page 22: Key Lock
7.7. Key Lock This function validates key locking. If validated, any key other than the Menu key is not accepted. Pressing keys other than the Menu key sounds a warning tone. • The password input screen is displayed if Key Lock is selected on the main menu screen. -
Page 23: Communication Settings
7.8. Communication Settings Set the transmission rate and whether or not to use flow control in RS-232C communications. Also set the IP address, etc. to be used in the Ethernet network. • Move the cursor with the ( ) or ( –... -
Page 24: Log Display
• The figure at right is displayed after saving completion. • Pressing the Menu key returns the display to the communication setting menu screen. • Switch the power OFF and back ON again to validate the network setting. (Turn off and on the rear-panel mounted Main Power switch.) Note Network camera’s settings are not enabled at the front-mounted Standby Key operation. -
Page 25: Failure Logs
7.9.3. Failure Logs Logs detection times and contents for the various different failure modes that can occur in the Digital Video Recorder, and displays from the latest log. Up to 100 logs are saved and old logs are deleted in chronological order when this limit is exceeded. -
Page 26: Disk Formatting
7.10.2. Disk Formatting This function initializes the hard disk. If initialized, all previously recorded contents are deleted. However, setting contents and logs are retained. Hard disks to be formatted can be selected when the C-DR0101 and C-DR0105 is used. • Move the cursor with the ( –... -
Page 27: Digital Video Recorder Activation And Termination
8. DIGITAL VIDEO RECORDER ACTIVATION AND TERMINATION 8.1. Recorder's Activation The switch and key shown in the following figures are used in operation. MAIN POWER AC MAINS OUTPUT VIDEO AUDIO 1. Connect each component correctly. (Refer to p. 40; "Connections.") 2. -
Page 28: When The Failure Screen Is Displayed
8.2. When the Failure Screen Is Displayed: Note • Avoid operating any key during a system check after the Standby key has been pressed. The failure indication shown in the figure at right could be displayed. In such cases, switch the power OFF and back ON again. -
Page 29: Recording
Alarm Input Alarm Input Alarm End Rec. key pressed THU JAN / 01 / 04 00 : 00 : 00 • 00 : 00 : 00 LEVEL3 1 / 60 Recording End Alarm End Timer Key pressed * C-DR0101, C-DR0105... - Page 30 Recording Start input terminal even if its hard disk becomes full. (Refer to p. 41; "Expansion System (Series Recording).") Indicates the Disk Mode. (C-DR0101, C-DR0105) (Refer to p. 15, "Disk Settings".) No indication : Normal Recording : Mirroring Recording •...
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Page 31: The Keys To Be Used In Recording
10.3. The Keys to Be Used in Recording The following keys are used in recording: OUTPUT VIDEO AUDIO Timer Key 10.4. Performing General Recording Note Be sure to perform time and date settings before recording. (Refer to p. 14; "Clock Settings") 1. -
Page 32: Performing Alarm Recording
3. Recording stops when the end of the preset recording period is reached. The illuminated Recording key extinguishes. Note • When the Disk Setting Recording Mode is set to "STOP," recording stops if no available hard disk time remains. • When the Recording mode is set to "SERIES," timer program cannot be perfomed. •... -
Page 33: Playback
Indicates the recording interval. General Recording, Internal Timer Recording : 1/60 – 60 seconds Alarm Recording : 1/60 – 1 seconds Indicates an attribute of Mirroring Recording. (C-DR0101, C-DR0105) No indication : Data other than Mirroring Recording data Mirroring Recording data Indicates the currently-used hard disk. -
Page 34: The Keys To Be Used In Playback
11.3. The Keys to Be Used in Playback The following keys are used in playback. Reverse Playback key, Pause key, Playback key, Playback Stop key, Block Shift key OUTPUT VIDEO AUDIO Reverse Playback key 11.4. Performing Playback 1. Press the Playback key ( The Playback key lights green when playback is started. -
Page 35: Forward Frame Playback And Reverse Frame Playback
2. Pressing the Pause key ( ) again returns the Digital Video Recorder to the playback mode it was last in before playback was suspended. The illuminated Pause key extinguishes and the Playback key lights. 11.5.4. Forward Frame Playback and Reverse Frame Playback If the Playback key ( ) or Reverse Playback key ( Reverse Frame playback can be performed. -
Page 36: About The Playback Start Position
11.6. About the Playback Start Position • If playback is initiated from the camera display screen, the playback begins from the position at which it was last stopped. When the power is switched on or when the position previously played back has been overwritten, playback is started from the oldest recorded image. -
Page 37: Search Functions
12. SEARCH FUNCTIONS The following three methods are available to search recorded data (images): 1. Date/Time Search : Playback can be initiated by designating the date and time. 2. Block Search : Playback can be initiated by selecting the recorded block. 3. -
Page 38: Block Search Operation
12.2.3. Block Search Operation • Using the ( ) or ( ) key, move the cursor to scroll the screen and select the desired block. The ( ) indication is displayed when data exists before the currently displayed search screen, while the ( data exists after the currently-displayed search screen. -
Page 39: Time Shift Search
12.3. Time Shift Search 1. Press the Pause key on the playback screen to suspend playback. 2. Press the Search key. The Time Shift Search screen is displayed, and the Pause key flashes.Pressing the Search key again returns the display to the playback pause screen. -
Page 40: When Using The 24V Ac Or 12V Dc Or Ac Main Camera:
13. CONNECTIONS 13.1. Preparations for Connections Switch off the power to the Digital Video Recorder and all connected equipment before performing connections. The Digital Video Recorder has built-in hard disks. To avoid damage to them, when moving the Digital Video Recorder, be sure to leave the Recorder’s Main Power switch turned off for at least 30 seconds before moving. -
Page 41: Combination With The Digital Video Recorder/Multi-Switchers
13.4. Combination With The Digital Video Recorder/ Multi-switchers The Digital Video Recorder has been designed with an emphasis on the synchronization with the TOA Multi- switchers (C-MS91D, C-MS161D). By synchronizing the Digital Video Recorder with the Multi-switcher, the following advantages – unavailable to conventional systems using analog time-lapse VCRs –... -
Page 42: Connection Examples
14. CONNECTION EXAMPLES 14.1. Connection to the 24V AC or 12V DC or AC Mains Camera. Note Power Sync cameras cannot be used. Camera MAIN POWER AC MAINS Monitor TV Video Input ALARM RESET OUT ALARM RESET OUT VIDEO SW VIDEO ALARM IN SW CTRL OUT AUDIO... -
Page 43: Connection To The Multi-Switcher
14.2. Connection to the Multi-switcher 14.2.1. Basic System (Combined with the C-MS91D Multi-switcher) Note Power Sync cameras cannot be used. Camera Camera MAIN POWER AC MAINS Monitor TV Video Input Video Input 1 – 9 Multi-switcher (C-MS91D) VTR1 ALARM RESET OUT ALARM IN SW CTRL OUT ALARM RESET OUT... -
Page 44: Expansion System
14.2.2. Expansion System (Combined with the C-MS91D Multi-switcher) Note Power Sync cameras cannot be used. AC MAINS MAIN POWER AC MAINS Camera Camera Video Input 1 – 9 Alarm Output ALARM RESET OUT TIME SYNC IN VIDEO SW VIDEO ALARM IN REC STOP IN SW CTRL OUT REC START IN... -
Page 45: Recording Time Table
1/30 1/15 Level 1 64KB Level 2 40KB Level 3 32KB Lebel 4 24KB Level 5 16KB 15.3. When using the C-DR0101 Disk Mode : NORMAL Audio Record : ON Picture File Size quality 1/60 1/30 1/15 Level 1 64KB... -
Page 46: When Using The C-Dr0105
Disk Mode : MIRRORING Picture File quality Size 1/60 1/30 Level 1 64KB – Level 2 40KB – Level 3 32KB – Lebel 4 24KB – Level 5 16KB – Disk Mode : MIRRORING Picture File quality Size 1/60 1/30 Level 1 64KB –... -
Page 47: External Terminal Specifications
16. EXTERNAL TERMINAL SPECIFICATIONS 16.1. RS-232C Communication Specifications The Digital Video Recorder’s RS-232C interface permits remote control using a connected PC. Note • Control software is not supplied as standard. • Communication specifications are those set when the Switcher Synchronization selection on the Communication Setting Screen is set to "OFF."... -
Page 48: Rs-232C Communication Format (Controller To Digital Video Recorder)
16.1.4. RS-232C Communication Format (Controller Item No. of Byte STX : Fixed to A0H. LEN : The number of bytes from command to DATA COMMAND : BT, MS, MV, LG, SE* PARA : Parameter* DATA : DATA section (variable depending on a command and parameter) ETX : Fixed to AFH. -
Page 49: Menu Setting Commands
Post-Alarm Period Alarm Recording Picture Quality Alarm Recording Audio Alarm Recording Recording Interval Buzzer Sound Output Alarm Output Period Disk Mode (C-DR0101, C-DR0105) Recording Mode Date/Time Setting Year Date/Time Setting Month Date/Time Setting Date Date/Time Setting Hour Date/Time Setting Minute... - Page 50 Alarm Recording Period Post-Alarm Period Alarm Recording Picture Quality Alarm Recording Audio Alarm Recording Recording Interval Buzzer Sound Output Alarm Output Period Disk Mode (C-DR0101, C-DR0105) Recording Mode Clock Setting Data Picture Quality Display Audio Display Recording Mode Display Recording Display...
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Page 51: Rs-232C Communication Format
16.1.6. RS-232C Communication Format (Digital Recorder Item No. of Byte STX : Fixed to A0H. LEN : The number of bytes from command to DATA COMMAND : BT, MV, LG PARA : Parameter DATA : DATA section (variable depending on a command and parameter) ETX : Fixed to AFH. - Page 52 Post-Alarm Period Alarm Recording Picture Quality Alarm Recording Audio Alarm Recording Recording Interval Buzzer Sound Output Alarm Output Period Disk Mode (C-DR0101, C-DR0105) Recording Mode Date/Time Setting Year Date/Time Setting Month Date/Time Setting Date Date/Time Setting Hour Date/Time Setting Minute...
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Page 53: About The Ethernet Terminal
Log Content Response Command PARA DATA LEN Command Request for Recording Log Next Request for Recording Log Request for Alarm Recording Log Next Request for Alarm Recording Log Request for Failure Logs Next Request for Failure Logs Shown below are log information DATA section (13 bytes) formats. DATA LEN Contents Data valid/invalid... -
Page 54: Rack Mounting
17. RACK MOUNTING Use the optional MB-15B 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. V ID 5 x 12 mm rack mounting screw (supplied with the MB-15B) Note... -
Page 55: If You Think There Is A Failure: (Troubleshooting)
18. IF YOU THINK THERE IS A FAILURE: (TROUBLESHOOTING) Symptom Cannot switch on the power. • The supplied power cord is not Cannot operate the front panel- • Keys are locked. mounted keys. No picture is displayed. • Power is not switched on. •... -
Page 56: Specifications
Power supply cord (2 m) … 1 Optional Equipment Rack mounting bracket: MB-15B Note: The Digital Video Recorder’s specifications and external designs are subject to change without notice. C-DR0100 C-DR0101 35 W (640 mA) E-IDE Hard Disk 240 GB (120 GB x 2) 4.5 kg 5.3 kg...
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