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Digital Video Recorder
User Manual
Please read this instructions thoroughly before operation and retain it
for future reference.
720 V 1.2

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  • Page 1 Digital Video Recorder User Manual Please read this instructions thoroughly before operation and retain it for future reference. 720 V 1.2...
  • Page 2 WARNING All the safety and operating instructions should be read before operation. The improper operation may cause permanent damage. • Please use the provided adaptor (Other adaptor is not suitable for this machine). • Please lift and place this equipment gently. •...
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    TABLE OF CONTENTS What do you get What do you get • FEATURES ---------------------------------------------------------------- ------------------------ • PACKAGE INCLUDING ---------------------------------------------------------------- -------- Before Operation Before Operation • INSTALLATION GUIDE ---------------------------------------------------------------- -------- • FRONT PANEL ---------------------------------------------------------------- ------------------- • BACK PANEL ---------------------------------------------------------------- --------------------- Basic Operation Basic Operation •...
  • Page 4: What Do You Get

    What do you get ? FEATURES DVR Features • Wavelet Compression Format replaces Time-Lapse VCR • On Screen Display and RTC (Real time clock) Function • 2 Audio inputs / 1 Audio outputs (Optional) • 4 kinds of recording qualities could be chosen •...
  • Page 5: Before Operation

    Before Operation INSTALLATION GUIDE 1. Connect cameras and monitor with the DVR. 2. Shown below is one example for connecting the DVR to your existing Observation System. NOTE : The audio inputs / outputs are optional. 3. Install HDD (The compatible HDD is over 137 GB) Please refer to page.17 Appendix #1 for installation instructions.
  • Page 6: Front Panel

    FRONT PANEL 1. REMOVABLE HDD CARTRIDGE Please refer to page.17 Appendix #1. 2. MENU Press MENU to enter main menu. 3. ENTER Press ENTER for confirmation. 4. SEARCH Press SEARCH for searching recording video. 5. SLOW To slow down speed of play mode. 6.
  • Page 7 11. PAUSE / Up • Pause : Under DVR play mode, it can pause the action. • UP : Under setup mode, it works as Up button. 12. PLAY Press PLAY to playback recorded video. 13. LED LIGHT The LED Light is ON under following condition. •...
  • Page 8: Back Panel

    BACK PANEL 1. POWER Please use the provided adaptor to connect power cord (Other adaptor is not suitable for this machine). 2. VIDEO OUT Connect to the monitor on which the DVR video will be viewed 3. AUDIO IN (R/L) – NOTE : THIS FUNCTION IS OPTIONAL.
  • Page 9: Basic Operation

    Basic Operation START THIS UNIT Before using the DVR, please have a HDD installed ready. (refer to Appendix #1 for installation or removal of a HDD). Connect the AC Power Cord with Power Adapter and plug into an electrical outlet. The red LED indicator light will be ON and the DVR is in Standby mode.
  • Page 10 PLAY Press “ PLAY ” button, the DVR will show the last recording. 1. FAST FORWARD (F.F. ) & FAST REWIND (F.R.) You can increase the speed of Fast Forward and Rewind on the DVR. In the Play mode, press ” ► ► ” once to get 2X speed forward and press twice to get 4X speed,… and the maximum speed can reach 32X.
  • Page 11: Detailed Menu Setup

    Detailed Menu Setup ACCESS MENU The Menu allows you to configure your DVR settings. Please follow below steps to access the Menu : Press the Menu button. The password screen will appear: Password: 0000 The default Password is 0000. Simply press the Enter button to access the Menu. NOTE : To key-in the Password, press the “Right”...
  • Page 12: Menu Options

    MENU OPTIONS SYSTEM 1. BUZZER (MENU) While you set the BUZZER as “ON”, it will be triggered by event occurrence. TIMER RECORD 2. HDD OVERWRITE ALARM REMOTE Select “YES” to overwrite previous recording video in HDD. ► SYSTEM NOTE : When the HDD is full under O/W Recording mode, previous recorded files may be overwritten without further warning notices.
  • Page 13 TIMER (MENU) ► TIMER 1. DAY RECORD Select the day, or days of the week (Mon–Fri / Sat-Sun / Daily) that you wish to schedule ALARM the DVR to automatically record. REMOTE SYSTEM NOTE : 1.Special Date could be changed by “Enter”, “Up” and “Down” buttons. EVENT 2.
  • Page 14 ALARM (MENU) TIMER 1. ALARM ENABLE RECORD Enables / Disables Alarm function. ► ALARM REMOTE 2. ALARM DURATION SYSTEM EVENT Set the length of time for recording after Alarm triggered. 3. RECORD IPS (ALARM) ► ALARM ENABLE : YES Select the images per second of recording. The options are as followings : NTSC-...
  • Page 15: Advanced Operation

    Advanced Operation OPERATION OPTIONS SEARCH ► LAST RECORD 1. LAST RECORD FULL LIST Play the last recorded video. ALARM LIST TIME SEARCH 2. FULL LIST Show a listing of all recorded video on the HDD which sorted by time. M : Manual Record time ►...
  • Page 16: Key Lock

    KEY LOCK For added security, you can “Lock” all buttons on your DVR. Locking disables the buttons and prevents other people from using the system. Press ENTER and MENU at the same time to enable Key Lock. Press ENTER and MENU at the same time to disable Key Lock. RS-232 REMOTE PROTOCOL You can use the PC keyboard to simulate DVR keypad.
  • Page 17: Specifications

    SPECIFICATIONS NTSC/EIA or PAL/CCIR Video format Hard disk storage IDE type, UTMA 66 above, 1 removable HDD supported Manual / Alarm / Timer / External Record mode Playback searching Date & Time / Alarm searching RS-232 Video input 1 video input, composite 1 Vp-p / 75ohm(BNC) Video output 1 video output, composite 1 Vp-p / 75ohm(BNC) Video resolution...
  • Page 18: Appendix #1 - Installing The Hdd

    APPENDIX #1 – INSTALLING the HDD Please follow the steps carefully in order to ensure correct installation. The compartment located on the front panel of the DVR is the removable Cartridge Casing, in which you insert the HDD. The various parts of the Cartridge Casing are labeled for your reference. Remove the Cartridge Casing from the DVR Keyhole Cartridge Casing...
  • Page 19 Secure the HDD in the Casing (optional) Use the screws supplied to tighten them, place the HDD into correct position. Slide the top Cover over the Cartridge Casing Slide the Cover forward over the Cartridge Case. Ensure it is secured in place over the release latch. 6.Reinsert the Cartridge Casing into the DVR Fully insert the Cartridge Case into the DVR.
  • Page 20: Appendix #2 - Pin Configurations

    APPENDIX #2 – PIN CONFIGURATIONS 25 pin com port • • • • • 9 pin com port • • • •...
  • Page 21 PIN 1. RS232-TX : RS-232 DVR can be controlled remotely by an external device or control system, such as a control keyboard, using RS- 232 serial communications signals. PIN 2. RS232-RX : RS-232 DVR can be controlled remotely by an external device or control system, such as a control keyboard, using RS- 232 serial communications signals.
  • Page 22: Appendix #3 - Rack Mount

    APPENDIX #3 – RACK MOUNT Screws and brackets for rack mounting applications can be purchased as an optional accessory. Front Angle with Rock Mount Side View with Rack Mount...
  • Page 23: Appendix #4 - Recording Speed

    APPENDIX #4 – RECORDING SPEED The Record Time is different based on Record Speed and Record Quality. Please refer to following table. NTSC SYSTEM Best 12hr 24hr 48hr 90hr 180hr 360hr 720hr High Record 15hr 30hr 60hr 112.5hr 225hr 450hr 900hr Quality Normal...

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