Please carefully read these instructions before using this product. Save this manual for future use. XVS - DVS - HVS Digital Video Recorder XVS4-120-X model no. XVS16-240-X XVS16-240V-X DVS8-240-X Hardware Manual DVS16-480-X DVS32-240-X DVS32-480-X HVS16-240-X HVS16-480-X HVS32-240-X HVS32-480-X...
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No part of this documentation may be reproduced in any means, electronic or mechanical, for any purpose, except as expressed in the Software License Agreement. Toshiba shall not be liable for technical or editorial errors or omissions contained herein. The information in this document is subject to change without notice.
IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS Read Owner’s Manual – After unpacking this product, read the owner’s manual carefully, and follow all the operating and other instruction Power Sources – This product should be operated only from the type of power source indicated on the label. If you are not sure of the type of power supply to your home or business, consult your product dealer or local power company Ventilation –...
IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS, continued Damage Requiring Service – Unplug the unit from the outlet and refer servicing to qualified service personnel under the following conditions: a. When the power-supply cord or plug is damaged. b. If liquid has been spilled, or objects have fallen into the unit. c.
NOTES ON CLEANING Use a soft dry cloth for cleaning. For stubborn dirt, soak the cloth in a weak detergent solution, wring well and wipe. Use a dry cloth to wipe it dry. Do not use any type of solvent, such as thinner and benzene, as they may damage the surface of the DVR. If using a chemical saturated cloth to clean the unit, follow that product’s instructions.
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WARNING TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRICAL SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPLIANCE TO RAIN OR MOISTURE. DANGEROUS HIGH VOLTAGES ARE PRESENT INSIDE THE ENCLOSURE. DO NOT OPEN THE CABINET. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED PERSONNEL ONLY. CAUTION C A U T I O N RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK,...
RACK MOUNT INSTRUCTIONS Elevated Operating Ambient – If installed in a closed or multi-unit rack assembly, the operating ambient temperature of the rack environment may be greater than room ambient. Therefore, consideration should be given to installing the equipment in an environment compatible with the maximum ambient temperature (Tma) specified by the manufacturer.
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CE NOTICE This product is in conformity with the following European Directives: ELECTROMAGNETIC COMPATIBILITY DIRECTIVE, 89/336/EEC (as amended by 92/31/EECand by Article 5 of 93/68/EEC) per the provisions of: EN55022:2006 EN55024:1998+A1:2001+A2:2003 EN61000-3-2:2006 EN61000-3-3:1995+A1:2001+A2:2005 LOW VOLTAGE DIRECTIVE, 73/23/EEC (as amended by Article 13 of 93/68/EEC) per the provisions of: EN 60950-1: 2001 EN61000-4-2:1995+A1+A2:2001...
TECHNICIAN NOTES WARNING: Only authorized technicians trained by Toshiba should attempt to repair this DVR. All troubleshooting and repair procedures that may be shown are for reference and minor repair only. Because of the complexity of the individual components and subassemblies, no one should attempt to make repairs at the component level or to make modifications to any printed wiring board.
INTRODUCTION PRODUCT DESCRIPTION A Surveillix XVS / DVS / HVS is a DVR, a server that performs as a High Definition Digital Recorder. By utilizing the many features of a computer, including processing power, storage capacity, graphics compression, and security features, the DVR is more powerful than the analog recorders of the past.
FEATURES Toshiba’s Surveillix DVRs include the following new features: • Optimized and Designed for Microsoft® Windows XP Embedded® • Up to 32 Camera Inputs • Supports up to 16 Relay Outputs on Alarm Activation • Supports up to 16 Sensor Inputs for Alarm Control •...
CONTROLS AND CONNECTIONS This chapter includes the following information: • Input / Output Connector Locations • Front Panel Controls and LEDs • Rear Panel Connectors...
FRONT PANEL CONTROLS The front panel of the DVR contains the devices that will be commonly used for data removal, retrieval, and backup replacement. The most common components and buttons are shown below: DVD±RW Drive Hard Drive Activity LED USB Ports Power Switch Cooling Fan Intakes Power LED...
DVS / HVS DVD±RW Drive Cooling Fan Air Intake Hard Drive Activity & Hard Drive Array Power LEDs LOCK OPEN LOCK OPEN LOCK OPEN LOCK OPEN On / Off Power Switch USB Ports...
REAR PANEL CONNECTORS The rear panel of the DVR contains the connectors used to attach cameras, sensors, and relays to the DVR. Below are diagrams that outline the location and description of each connector: 4 Channel RJ-45 Network Jack AC Power Connector PS/2 Mouse Input PS/2 Keyboard Input DVI-D Port...
16 Channel (240) AC Power Connector Adapter for BNC Looping Output Cable BNC Connectors for Video Input Sensors Inputs 1394 DVI-D PS/2 Mouse Input PS/2 Keyboard Input DVI-D Port SVGA Output 16 Channel (240V) AC Power Connector Adapter for BNC Looping Output Cable BNC Connectors for Video Input Sensors Inputs PS/2 Mouse Input...
DVS/HVS 8/16 Channel Control Alarm Outputs Sensor Inputs CH 1 in CH 1 Out CONTROL SENSOR PS/2 Mouse Input PS/2 Keyboard Input AC Power Connector Secondary Power Switch BNC Connectors for Video Input / Looping Output Looping Termination Switch CH 2 in CH 3 in CH 4 in CH 5 in...
32 Channel Control Alarm Outputs Sensor Inputs CH 1 in CH 17 in CONTROL SENSOR PS/2 Mouse Input PS/2 Keyboard Input AC Power Connector Secondary Power Switch 16 CH Cable Adapters/Looping Outputs* Looping Termination Switch CH 2 in CH 3 in CH 4 in CH 5 in CH 6 in...
IDENTIFYING INCLUDED COMPONENTS DVRs come with a mouse, keyboard and selected software and cables. Identify the following components to make sure Surveillix™ everything has been properly included with the new DVR. If any of the following items are missing, contact the dealer to arrange a replacement.
OPTIONAL COMPONENTS To fully utilize the DVR’s potential; several optional Surveillix components are listed below. Contact the dealer for more information. Extra Video Storage Hard Drive Each DVR has a virtually unlimited storage potential. Add additional Video Data Hard Drives to extend the amount of Video Data the DVR system can store before overwriting older data.
KEYBOARD SETUP To attach the keyboard to the DVR, plug the end of the Keyboard into the keyboard PS/2 Port located on the back of the machine. The keyboard PS/2 Port can be identified by the purple color. Refer to the Rear Panel Connectors diagram for more information. MOUSE SETUP To attach the mouse to the DVR, plug the end of the mouse into the mouse PS/2 Port located on the back of the machine.
MONITOR SETUP The DVR has the following connections available to attach a monitor. Attach the monitor or monitors to the rear of the DVR using the cable supplied by the monitor manufacturer. Refer to the monitor manual for detailed information on how to setup and use it. NOTE: The monitor must be capable of having a screen resolution of 1024 x 768 and display colors of at least 32 Bit POWER SETUP WARNING:...
MAKING CONNECTIONS ON AN XVS Connecting a Video Source There are different types of Video Sources that can be plugged into the XVS including DVD players, VHS players, and CCTV Cameras. The back of the XVS contains up to 16 video inputs depending on the model. The connectors use the BNC standard. 4 Channel 16 Channel The video inputs are 75 Ώ...
Connecting Sensors to the XVS Each XVS may have up to 16 Sensor inputs. These inputs can be used with devices such as infrared devices, motion device, glass breakage alarms, door and window trips, and many more. The Sensors can be set to Normally Open or Normally Closed inside the software.
Connecting Control Outputs to the XVS Each XVS may have up to 4 Control Outputs. These outputs can be used to trigger devices such as Sirens, Phone Dialers, Lights, and any other relay activated device. There is no power supplied to the ports. Use an external power supply if necessary. 16 Channel 4 Channel Siren, Alarm, Outside Relays...
Looping Outputs The 16 Channel XVS may have up to 16 Looping outputs. Depending on the destination of the outputs, each output may have to be terminated. The outputs are located on the BNC Connector Cable. Attach the cable to the input for the BNC Connector Cable highlighted below.
Connecting a PTZ Camera Setting up a PTZ Camera is simple. The DVR comes preassembled with an internal PTZ adapter. The cabling may be run up to 4,000 ft using 22 Gauge Twisted Pair. It is important to understand how the PTZ connects to the DVR. The DVR outputs an RS-232 signal and converts in to an RS-485 signal which is then sent to the PTZ camera.
MAKING CONNECTIONS ON DVS / HVS Connecting a Video Source There are different types of Video Sources that can be plugged into the DVR including DVD players, VHS players, and CCTV Cameras. The back of the DVR contains up to 32 video inputs depending on the DVR model. The connectors use the BNC standard. 8 Channel CH 1 in CH 2 in...
Connecting Sensors to the DVS / HVS Each DVR has up to 16 Sensor inputs. These inputs can be used with devices such as infrared devices, motion device, glass breakage alarms, door and window trips, and many more. The Sensors can be set to Normally Open or Normally Closed inside the software.
Looping Outputs The 8/16 Channel DVS / HVS has up to 16 looping outputs. Depending on the destination of the looping outputs, each one may have to be terminated. CH 1 in CH 2 in CH 3 in CH 4 in CH 5 in CH 1 Out CH 2 Out...
This is normally done utilizing a dip-switch configuration method on the addressable dome. Toshiba recommends that the ID of the camera coincide to the input number on the DVR. This will make future troubleshooting and configuration less complex.
HARD DRIVE ARRAY (DVS / HVS ONLY) Button Lock Handle Release Swapping a Hard Drive Release Handle LOCK OPEN LOCK OPEN LOCK OPEN LOCK OPEN Press the Hard Drive Power Button to turn off power to the hard drive being removed. Turn the Button Lock to the open position and push the Handle Release Button Pull the Release Handle outward while removing the hard...
TURNING ON THE DVR Once the cables and adapters have been properly connected it is time to turn on the power. To turn on the power follow these steps: Turn on the monitor and any external peripherals (ex. Printers, External Storage Devices, etc.) connected to the DVR. Turn on the Secondary Power Switch located in the rear of the DVR.
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