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RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK. DO NOT OPEN. CAUTION! TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK). REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL. Explanation of two Symbols The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol, within an equilateral triangle, is intended to alert the user to the presence of un-insulated "dangerous voltage"...
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NOTE : This equipment has been certified and found to comply with the limits regulated by FCC, EMC and LVD. Therefore, it is designed to provide reasonable protection against interference and will not cause interference with other appliance usage. However, it is imperative that user follows this manual's guidelines to avoid improper usage which may result in damage to the unit, electrical shock and fire hazard or injury.
1. GENERAL PRECAUTIONS 2. SPECIFICATIONS 3. OPERATION 3.1 FRONT PANEL 3.2 BACK PANEL 4. BASIC CONFIGURATION OF THE MONITOR SCREEN 4.1 START UP 4.2 LIVE SCREEN 4.3 RECORDING SCREEN 4.4 PLAYBACK SCREEN 4.5 RECORD AND PLAYBACK SCREEN 4.6 LIVE 4.7 RECORDING 4.8 PLAY 5.
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8.2 CAMERA 8.3 AUDIO 8.4 MONITOR 9. NETWORKING 9.1 REQUIREMENTS 9.2 INSTALLING THE PROGRAM TO THE PC 9.3 CONNECTING THE DVR THROUGH GUI (CLDVR) 9.4 CLDVR SCREEN 9.5 EXPLANATION OF CLDVR FUNCTION 9.6 LOCAL VIEWER APPENDIX RECORDING TIME TABLE (DAYS)
1. GENERAL PRECAUTIONS Read Instructions: All of the safety and operating instructions should be read and understood before the product is used. Retain Instructions: The safety and operating instructions should be retained for future reference. Heed Warnings: All warnings on the product and the instruction manual should be followed. Follow Instructions: All operating and use instructions should be followed for optimal performance Cleaning: Disconnect this video product from the power supply before cleaning.
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result in damage and will often require extensive work by a qualified service technician to restore the product to its normal operation If the product has been dropped or the cabinet has been damaged When the product displays a distinct change in performance - this indicates a need for service 17.
2. SPECIFICATIONS DVR SPECIFICATIONS System NTSC or PAL (Auto Detection) Video Input 4 Inputs (BNC): 1Vp-p composite, 75ohms Video Output 2 Outputs (BNC), 4 Looping output (BNC): 1Vp-p composite, 75 ohms Audio Input 1 Channel (RCA) Audio Output 1 Channel (RCA) Alarm Input 4 Ch alarm Inputs: Normally Open (N.O)
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Backup JPEG & AVI File format through GUI, DVR File format at USB. Ethernet RJ-45 Connector for network communication PAN / TILT RS-485 Control (Pelco D Protocol) USB Port Data Backup, Firmware Update Jog-Shuttle Setup On screen Display setup User Interface...
3. OPERATION 3.1 FRONT PANEL 1. HDD RACK Master HDD not included. 2. CH 1 / LEFT - While in Quad mode, press this button momentarily (at least 3 seconds) and channel 1 will appear in full screen. - In full screen mode, channel 1 single screen or on PIP / POP / QUAD screen, press this button once and the screen will freeze.
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4. CH 3 /DOWN - While in Quad mode, press this button momentarily (at least 3 seconds) and channel 3 will appear in full screen. - In full screen mode, channel 3 single screen or on PIP / POP / QUAD screen, press this button once and the screen will freeze.
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- Format the USB with your computer and plug it on USB PORT (See #12). - Press this button when the system is in the playback mode. - It will start to copy recorded data from your DVR right after displaying “ PLEASE WAIT…”.
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The Watermark proves preservation of integrity (as well as the chance of being manipulated) for recorded images generated by DVR in terms of the legal purpose or confidential use. The Watermark is usually visible by a detector chip or by special software.
11. ETHERNET RJ-45 jack to connect LAN. ALARM IN ALARM OUT A - IN MODEL NO : CDR4170 AC100-240V,50/60Hz, 25W CLOVER ELECTRONICS RS485 13073 EAST 166TH STREET, CERRITOS, CA 90703 ETHERNET Factory ID/DHHS CODE : BC CAUTION RISK OF ELECTRONIC SHOCK...
4. BASIC CONFIGURATION OF THE MONITOR SCREEN 4.1 START UP When the system starts up, the following pictures will be displayed in sequence. Function Title Operational information Firmware version # Hard Drive information. Network Configuration - 10 -...
4.2 LIVE SCREEN Camera Title Camera Title Camera Title Full Screen in Live Mode Quad Screen in Live Mode PIP Screen in Live Mode - 11 - Indicates recording HDD Time and Date Indicates recording HDD Time and Date Indicates recording HDD Time and Date...
Camera Title 4.3 RECORDING SCREEN Recording Camera Title POP Screen in Live Mode Quad Screen in Record Mode - 12 - Indicates recording HDD Time and Date Indicates recording HDD Time and Date...
4.4 PLAYBACK SCREEN Playback OSD & Speed Camera Title Playback OSD & Speed Camera Title Playback OSD & Speed Camera Title Full Screen in Playback Mode Quad Screen in Playback Mode Nine Screens in Playback Mode - 13 - Indicates recording HDD Time and Date Indicates...
4.5 RECORD AND PLAYBACK SCREEN REC, Playback OSD & Speed Camera Title Quad Screen in Record and Playback Mode REC, Playback OSD & Speed Camera Title Nine Screens in Record and Playback Mode - 14 - Indicates recording HDD Time and Date Indicates recording HDD Camera Title...
4.6 LIVE Live means viewing the present video images from the cameras on the monitor. 4.6.1 Full Screen display Full screen display is possible in the Live mode or Record mode. Use channel selection button to choose a corresponding video input. Refer to 4.2 “Full Screen in LIVE Mode”...
- Press the same channel selection button to release the freeze function. 4.6.7 OSD On / Off Available in the LIVE, RECORD or PLAYBACK mode. When the OSD button is pressed, all the texts except the REC and PB (PLAYBACK) OSD are cleared temporarily.
The whole recording lists are updated hourly up to 1,000 lists on both Master and Slave. 4.7.3 Schedule recording Recording by scheduled time The time of record start and finish can be set to hour: minute. Refer to section 5.7.6 for more information. 4.7.4 ALARM recording When an alarm signal is received, the system begins to record automatically.
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4.8.3 Playback by the last recording list When the SEARCH button is pressed, the SEARCH/HDD SET menu appears on the screen. Select THE LAST RECORD LIST and press the ENTER button. It will replay from the beginning of the last recorded list. Press the ESC button to return to the SEARCH/HDD SET menu.
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Set the TIME/DATE by using the UP/DOWN buttons for changing the values and use the LEFT/RIGHT buttons to move to next field. Press the ENTER button to search the recorded image. If the recorded image exists, it automatically plays data and if not, it returns to the LIVE mode. In order to pause during playing, press the PLAY button.
5.2 HOW TO SET UP - Setup is possible in the LIVE mode and partly in the recording mode, not in the playback mode. - Press the SETUP button. - Choose a setup item by using the UP/DOWN buttons and press the ENTER button. - Choose the desired values with the ENTER button.
5.3.6 REC SPEED • Choose the REC SPEED in the ALARM OPTION menu by using the UP/DOWN buttons. • Choose one REC SPEED among 01, 02, 03, 05, 10, 15, 30 and 60 IPS by repeatedly pressing the ENTER button, if the REC RESOLUTION in the RECORD menu set to 720H or 360H.
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5.4.4 MOTION HOLD • Choose the MOTION HOLD in the MOTION menu with the UP/DOWN buttons • Press the ENTER Key button to set up the MOTION HOLD.. • Choose the time duration (1sec. ~ 15sec.) with UP / DOWN key buttons •...
5.4.5 How to set up the Continuous Recording in the Motion Recording mode (For Continuous Recording + Motion Recording) If you wish to record by Motion Detection function along with the Continuous Recording on a couple of channels out of four channels, the following directions will help you out. •...
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• To apply the setting, press the ENTER button. 5.5.1.3 DATE FORMAT • Choose the DATE FORMAT in the TIME /DATE SET menu with the UP/DOWN buttons. • Select the DATE FORMAT by pressing the ENTER button. There are three formats to display the time and date as follows. MM / DD / YYYY: For U.S.A.
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by using the LEFT/RIGHT/ENTER button, it starts to formatting or select NO for going back to the previous mode. 5.5.2.3 HDD INFO • Choose the HDD INFO in the HARD DISK menu by using UP/DOWN buttons. • Select BYTE, PERCENTAGE or OFF by pressing the ENTER button. •...
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5.5.6.1 IP MODE • Choose the IP MODE in the IP CONFIGURATION menu with the UP/DOWN buttons. • Choose DYNAMIC IP or STATIC IP by pressing the ENTER button. DYNAMIC IP: The IP is automatically allocated via router. Therefore the IP address, subnet mask and gateway address will be automatically allocated.
- Ex: Default port number: 5700. Forwarding ports: 5700 / 5701 / 5702 / 5703. 5.5.6.6 MAC ID The MAC ADDRESS was consigned to each DVR at the factory. 5.5.7 NETWORK PERFORMANCE • Choose the NETWORK PERFORMANCE in the SYSTEM menu with the UP/DOWN buttons.
5.6.2 DWELL TIME • Choose the DWELL TIME in the • Press the ENTER button, and the DWELL TIME menu will be displayed. • Select the desired channel by using UP/DOWN buttons and press the ENTER button to change the dwell time of the desired channel. •...
5.7.5 AUDIO REC • Choose the AUDIO REC in the RECORD menu by using UP/DOWN buttons. • Select ON or OFF by pressing the ENTER button. NOTE: The system does not record when the recording speed is set to less than 4 IPS. 5.7.6 SCHEDULE REC •...
If you execute the factory default setting, the existing password will be changed NOTE to 11111111. • Choose the DVR ACCOUNT SET in the ACCOUNT menu by using UP/DOWN buttons. • Press the ENTER button and the DVR BUZZER menu will be displayed.
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5.10.1.1 PASSWORD • Select the PASSWORD in the DVR ACCOUNT menu by using UP/DOWN buttons. • Select ON or OFF by using the ENTER button. • If ON is selected, the password has to be entered to get into the following mode.
• Press the ENTER button and the NETWORK ACCOUNT menu will be displayed. 5.10.2.1 USER ID • Select the USER ID in the NETWORK ACCOUNT menu by using UP/DOWN buttons. • Press the ENTER button. • Change the values up to 5 digits with the UP/DOWN buttons and move the digits with the LEFT/RIGHT button.
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Please read the provided manual thoroughly before setting or visit our website at www.cloverusa.com in regards to do it. We, the manufacturer of DVR systems will not support the solution to your individual network issues.
10. To complete, click Add Host on the bottom. 11. After registration, go to the DDNS SET menu on the DVR. 12. Refer to section 5.11 DDNS in this manual for the next step. Registration to CLOVERDVR.COM 1. Go to website www.cloverdvr.com 2.
5. Assemble and put the removable HDD rack back in it’s place. 6. Turn the power on and see if the HDD is being recognized. If the HDD is not recognized after installing, please check the HDD jumper setting, NOTE power cable and data cable connection.
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4. Secure the HDD with the supplied screws as below. 5. Connect the power connector and the flat cable to the HDD. Be sure that the power connector and the flat cable are properly connected. NOTE 6. Reassemble the cover. 7.
7. PTZ CONTROL 1. Connect Pan/Tilt/Zoom camera’s control to RS485(+) / RS485(-) port on the rear of the system. 2. The video output of Pan/Tilt/Zoom camera to the one out of channel you wish to connect. 3. Press and hold the PTZ button for about 3 seconds on the front panel and the PAN/TILT CONTROL screen will be displayed on the monitor.
AC INPUT ELECTRONICS U.S.A MODEL NO : CDR4170 US LITED AC100-240V,50/60Hz, 25W E233232 AUDIO/VIDEO EQUIPMENT 2UW2 CLOVER ELECTRONICS POWER 13073 EAST 166TH STREET, CERRITOS, CA 90703 Factory ID/DHHS CODE : BC ATTENTION RISQUE DE CHOC ELECTROIQUE NE PAS ENLEVER AC100-240V,50/60Hz...
AC INPUT ELECTRONICS U.S.A MODEL NO : CDR4170 AC100-240V,50/60Hz, 25W US LITED E233232 AUDIO/VIDEO EQUIPMENT 2UW2 CLOVER ELECTRONICS POWER 13073 EAST 166TH STREET, CERRITOS, CA 90703 Factory ID/DHHS CODE : BC ATTENTION RISQUE DE CHOC ELECTROIQUE NE PAS ENLEVER AC100-240V,50/60Hz...
V - OUT2 ALARM IN ALARM OUT A - IN ELECTRONICS U.S.A MODEL NO : CDR4170 AC100-240V,50/60Hz, 25W CLOVER ELECTRONICS RS485 13073 EAST 166TH STREET, CERRITOS, CA 90703 Factory ID/DHHS CODE : BC ETHERNET CAUTION RISK OF ELECTRONIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN...
• Client program (supplied) ALARM IN ALARM OUT A - IN ELECTRONICS U.S.A MODEL NO : CDR4170 AC100-240V,50/60Hz, 25W CLOVER ELECTRONICS RS485 13073 EAST 166TH STREET, CERRITOS, CA 90703 Factory ID/DHHS CODE : BC ETHERNET CAUTION RISK OF ELECTRONIC SHOCK...
Click “Continue Anyway button”. 9.3 CONNECTING THE DVR THROUGH GUI (CLDVR) Double-click the CLDVR icon on your desktop to connect the DVR through GUI and the following window will be displayed on the screen. Click CONFIG button on the GUI (as shown below).
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Click the CONN button on the GUI and window comes up as below. • Enter the ID (default: admin) and the Password (default: admin), which must be the same as for DVR. NOTE Maximum 2 users can connect the DVR through the GUI at the same time. - 46 -...
These buttons enable you to control the PTZ camera that is connected to the system. 9.5 EXPLANATION OF CLDVR FUNCTION 9.5.1 FUNCTION OF BUTTONS 1. F/W (FIRMWARE) The FIRMWARE can be upgraded by pressing the F/W button or USB device. clover.cloverdvr.com - 47 -...
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Click the VIEWER button and the LOCAL VIEWER screen will show up (See Section 9.6 for more details). 4. BACKUP • Click the BACKUP button to save the data of DVR into PC and the following window will be shown below. - 48 -...
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Select the HDD (Master or Slave) Select 1 out of the lists for setting up the Backup Start Time. Setup the Backup End Time and click on blank box. If the End Time is not selected, the BACKUP continues until the Playback automatically ends. Click the Play&Backup button, and data will be saved on the BACKUP folder.
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• Click the REC button to start or stop recording. User can switch ON or OFF recording from a remote location through the network when the DVR is in the recording mode. • When the system is in the recording mode, the button will turn red in color.
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DVR. • REC. Quality: Shows the REC Quality values on the DVR. Change the values on the window and press the Update REC.Quality button to save them. You can change the values on the DVR related to the Continuous Recording and Alarm Recording.
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If you connect the DVR through the GUI as a guest, you cannot change the NOTE values. It allows a guest to monitor only. 15. SEARCH Click the SEARCH button, and it will be displayed the following window. • The last record list Select The last record list on the search window and press OK.
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2. Choose one of event recording lists, which are updated up to 300 lists on both Master and Slave. 3. Click the Play button to replay the selected list, or double click the selected list to replay. 4. To stop replaying, press the STOP button. •...
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19. PAUSE Press this button to pause replaying. 20. FF • Press this button to fast forward the recorded images. • The speed will be increased up to x16 speed when you keep clicking this button. • The speed is shown below the buttons. 9.5.2 PTZ CONTROL The following picture enables you to control PTZ camera connected to the system.
9.6 LOCAL VIEWER Local Viewer is to play the USB Memory saved file by DVR, SAVE file saved by SAVE button and BACKUP file saved by BACKUP button on the GUI, and to convert those files to AVI file format.
10 IPS 4-Days 17-Hours 15 IPS 3-Days 02-Hours 30 IPS 1-Days 14-Hours 60 IPS 19-Hours 1.9 REC RESOLUTION (CIF) / REC SPEED (120 IPS) QUALITY 40G HDD VERY 12-Hours HIGH HIGH 17-Hours NORMAL 22-Hours 1-Days 00-Hours 2. FACTORY DEFAULT TABLE 1] ALARM [1] ALARM : OFF [2] ALARM HOLD / INPUT...
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[1] TIME/DATE [1-1] TIME FORM : 12 HOURS [1-2] TIME : Time does not get initialization. [1-3] DATE FORM : MM/DD/YYYY [1-4] DATE : Date does not get initialization. [2] HARD DISK [2-1] HDD1 : Shows information on HDD that is connected to HDD1. [2-2] HDD1 : Shows information on HDD that is connected to HDD2.
[4] POSITION : BOTTOM 7] BUZZER [1] KEY BUZZER : ON [2] VIDEO LOSS : ON 8] ACCOUNT [1] DVR ACCOUNT SET [1-1] PASSWORD : OFF [1-2] PASSWOD CHANGE DEFAULT PASSWORD IS 11111111 [2] NETWORK ACCOUNT SET [2-1] USER ID : ADMIN...
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CERTAIN CHANNEL TOO BRIGHT OR TOO DARK - Check the brightness and contrast level of the monitor. 4. CHANNEL IS IN BLACK & WHITE MODE - Check the cameras. RECORDING RELATED PROBLEMS CORDING UNAVAILABLE - Adjust the camera screen. - Check recording speed or recording schedule. - Adjust the system.
Limited 2Year Warranty This warranty gives the original purchaser specific legal rights and you may also have other rights, which may vary from state to state. If our products do not function because of any defect in material or workmanship, we will repair it for free for 2 year on parts and labor from the date of original purchase. This warranty does not cover modification, abuse, incidental or consequential damages unless the state of owner’s residence specially prohibits limitations on incidental or consequential damages.