Velleman DVR4MQAE Manual
Velleman DVR4MQAE Manual

Velleman DVR4MQAE Manual

Digital 4-channel multiplexer quad mpeg-4 recorder + ethernet

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DVR4MQAE – DIGITAL 4-CHANNEL MULTIPLEXER QUAD MPEG-4 RECORDER + ETHERNET
1. Introduction
To all residents of the European Union
Important environmental information about this product
This symbol on the device or the package indicates that disposal of the device after its lifecycle could harm
the environment.
Do not dispose of the unit (or batteries) as unsorted municipal waste; it should be taken to a specialised
company for recycling.
This device should be returned to your distributor or to a local recycling service.
Respect the local environmental rules.
If in doubt, contact your local waste disposal authorities.
Thank you for buying the DVR4MQAE! Please read the manual thoroughly before bringing this device into service. If
the device was damaged in transit, don't install or use it and contact your dealer. Contents: 1 digital video recorder, 1
power adapter, software, accessories, HDD key and this manual.
2. Safety Instructions
Be very careful during the installation: touching live wires can cause life-threatening electroshocks.
Keep this device away from rain and moisture.
Be aware of the presence of uninsulated dangerous voltage.
Damage caused by disregard of certain guidelines in this manual is not covered by the warranty and the dealer will
not accept responsibility for any ensuing defects or problems.
3. Features
• General:
o MPEG4 real-time compression format
o high-resolution recording:
Frame: 720 x 480 pixels @ 30 IPS <NTSC> / 720 x 576 pixels @ 25 IPS <PAL>
CIF: 352 x 240 pixels @ 120 IPS <NTSC> / 352 x 288 pixels @ 100 IPS <PAL>
o 1 built-in HDD base supporting 250GB / more than 400GB with IDA
o recording audio with 4-channel input and 2-channel output
o image quality setting: Best, High, Normal and Basic
o supports PELCO-D protocol
o system auto recovery after power is reconnected
• Operation:
o Pentaplex functions (live display, record, playback, backup, and network)
o supports manual / timer / motion / alarm / remote recording functions
o possibility to cover the screen under recording
o watermark function ensures authentication of recorded images
o supports daylight saving function
o easy system upgrade via USB
o easy file backup methods with USB and network remote recording backup
• Event:
o advanced motion detection function and scheduled motion detection recording (4 different adjustable factors of
motion detection sensitivity) and convenient search function.
o alarm trigger recording will send alert with images to designated email and FTP address
o supports pre-alarm recording (8MB).
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  • Page 1 If in doubt, contact your local waste disposal authorities. Thank you for buying the DVR4MQAE! Please read the manual thoroughly before bringing this device into service. If the device was damaged in transit, don't install or use it and contact your dealer. Contents: 1 digital video recorder, 1 power adapter, software, accessories, HDD key and this manual.
  • Page 2: Technical Specifications

    (up to 5 users) • External Device: o extensive recording time by connected to Independent Disk Array. o optional: Independent Disk Array (IDA); VGA connector; Velleman cartridge (DVR/CARTR1) 4. Technical Specifications • video system: NTSC / PAL switchable •...
  • Page 3 Press SEQ to activate the call monitor function. Press SEQ again to escape this mode. Press + to change the settings in the menu. 11. POWER Turn the DVR4MQAE on or off with this button. In the recording mode, stop the recording before switching off the device. 12. CH1, CH2 , CH3, CH4 Press one of these buttons to select the channel.
  • Page 4: Call Monitor

    3. Connect monitors. 4. Connect the external devices. 5. Connect power. NOTE: Please refer to Appendix #1 for HDD installation instructions. NOTE: Please refer to Appendix #2 for pin configurations of the external I/O port. DVR4MQAE - 4 - VELLEMAN...
  • Page 5 3. Before operating the DVR, please set up the system time first (for setting system time, please refer to “9.d. Date” settings). SYSTEM INIT… 1 2 3 4 ↓ AUDIO ↓ AUDIO M ↓ DETECTING MASTER HDD DETECTING SLAVE HDD FAIL ↓ VERSION 1039-09-H6-04-AA-08 SYSTEM NTSC - 783 - DVR4MQAE - 5 - VELLEMAN...
  • Page 6: Advanced Functions

    Application ~ * Slow and regular environment change Scenario: Warehouse Different environments may require different settings. The sample below is for reference only. Entrance Back Door Pavement Window DVR4MQAE - 6 - VELLEMAN...
  • Page 7: Operation

    3. TIMER RECORDING (scheduled time): Recording is scheduled by the timer and is indicated by “TIMER RECORD”. NOTE: When the HDDs are full under O/W recording mode, previous recorded files may be overwritten without further warning notices. DVR4MQAE - 7 - VELLEMAN...
  • Page 8: Channel Shift

    “ENTER” (you can alter the password later; refer to “9.k. Advance Menu_System”). Tip: The default password is “0000”. Press “ENTER” four times instead of using “+” or “-” to select “0” “0” “0” “0”. DVR4MQAE - 8 - VELLEMAN...
  • Page 9 5. RECORD IMG SIZE: There are two recording options: FRAME & CIF. When changing the recorded image size, stop the recording first. 6. RECORD QUALITY: There are four quality settings: BEST, HIGH, NORMAL & BASIC DVR4MQAE - 9 - VELLEMAN...
  • Page 10 Sunday from 08:00 to 00:00 and Monday 00:00 to 15:00. 2. START HH / MM: Select the starting time for the recording. 3. END HH / MM: Select the finishing time for the recording. DVR4MQAE - 10 - VELLEMAN...
  • Page 11 Main Menu Options: ADVANCE (MENU) RECORD Move the cursor to the “ADVANCE” and press ”ENTER”. The screen will show the following TIMER options: DATE ADVANCE ADVANCE CAMERA DETECTION DISPLAY ALERT REMOTE SYSTEM NETWORK BACKUP HDD INFO EVENT LOG DVR4MQAE - 11 - VELLEMAN...
  • Page 12 Move the cursor to “DETECTION” and press ”ENTER”. The screen will show the following options: DETECTION DETECTION SETUP DETECTION TIMER DETECTION SETUP DETECTION TITLE AREA ALARM SETUP SETUP SETUP HIGH SETUP NEXT 1. TITLE: Show the title of each camera channel. DVR4MQAE - 12 - VELLEMAN...
  • Page 13 8. ALARM: Select LOW / HIGH for the alarm polarity. The default alarm value is OFF. 9. PRE / NEXT: Select “PRE” to go to the previous page; Select “NEXT” to go the next page. DVR4MQAE - 13 - VELLEMAN...
  • Page 14 6. DWELL DURATION (SEC): Set the duration time of each channel for CALL MONITOR (2, 4, 8, 16 sec.). 7. DE-INTERLACE: Set the “DE-INTERLACE” function on / off. 8. WATERMARK: This function stays always ON. DVR4MQAE - 14 - VELLEMAN...
  • Page 15 PROTOCOL RATE P – D 02400 CAMERA NORMAL 02400 CAMERA NORMAL 02400 CAMERA NORMAL 02400 NEXT 1. TITLE: Title for each camera. 2. DEVICE: Select to control normal camera or PTZ camera for each channel. DVR4MQAE - 15 - VELLEMAN...
  • Page 16 Set the auto key lock function (Never / 10 sec / 30 sec / 60 sec). 9. LANGUAGE: English only. 10. VERSION: The firmware version information will be shown on the screen. 11. VIDEO FORMAT: The information of the DVR’s video format will be shown on the screen. DVR4MQAE - 16 - VELLEMAN...
  • Page 17 2005-10-27 11 : 50 : 58 AVAILABLE SIZE 0512 MB CHANNEL HDD NUM MASTER BACKUP TO USB START 1. START TIME: Select the start time of the backup. 2. END TIME: Select the end time of the backup. DVR4MQAE - 17 - VELLEMAN...
  • Page 18: Backup To Usb

    You can get all the information (event type, time and channel) of the event list (including video loss list, net list, other lists such as power on / off, key unlock, reset to default). Select the event list you want to see and press “ENTER”. EVENT LOG VLOSS LIST LIST OTHERS CLEAR DVR4MQAE - 18 - VELLEMAN...
  • Page 19 2x Digital Zoom Press the “ZOOM” button on the front panel of the DVR to enlarge the picture of the selected channel (2x digital zoom). Therefore use the “▲▼◄► “ to navigate. DVR4MQAE - 19 - VELLEMAN...
  • Page 20 2. Save the upgraded files in your USB device (do not change the file name). 3. Go to the “MAIN MENU – SYSTEM - UPGRADE” and press “ENTER”. 4. Select “YES” and press “ENTER” again to confirm upgrade. DVR4MQAE - 20 - VELLEMAN...
  • Page 21: Software Installation

    PC. NOTE: The version of the licensed software will appear on the login page. 7. Introduction of Basic Operation: Video Web Server Control Panel. DVR4MQAE - 21 - VELLEMAN...
  • Page 22 System Config: press this button to enter the setting page of the video web server. i. Number of Online Users j. CH 1 ~ 4 k. 4-channel Display l. Search m. Record n. Stop / Fast Rewind / Fast Forward / Pause / Slow Playback / Play o. + DVR4MQAE - 22 - VELLEMAN...
  • Page 23 (press “ESC” to exit from PTZ control AP screen and back to DVR control AP screen). v. Menu / Up / Down / Left / Right w. Turbo Off / On Digital Device Control Panel ~ PTZ DVR4MQAE - 23 - VELLEMAN...
  • Page 24 Watermark: Proof of the authenticity of the backup video. Open Previous File: Open previous backup video. Open Next File: Open next backup video. DVR4MQAE - 24 - VELLEMAN...
  • Page 25: Advanced Setting

    NOTE: PPPoE and DHCP network connection type will require applying DDNS service to get a “Hostname” to correspond to dynamic IP address. Refer to “10.f. DDNS” for details. NOTE: Some routers may need to restart the DVR to get the IP address. DVR4MQAE - 25 - VELLEMAN...
  • Page 26 • Use the DDNS username and password to login the DynDNS. • Create Hostname: Login → “Account” → “My Service” → “Add Host Services” → “Add Dynamic DNS Host” → Enter and choose the hostname → Click on “Add Host” → DDNS Hostname created. DVR4MQAE - 26 - VELLEMAN...
  • Page 27 Enter the camera channel name (up to 6 characters). 4. Adjustment: Adjust the BR (brightness) / CT (contrast) / ST (saturation) / HUE (hue) / REC (recording) of the camera. 5. After setting, press “OK” and press “APPLY” to confirm. DVR4MQAE - 27 - VELLEMAN...
  • Page 28 PTZ device. 4. Protocol Type: Choose “NORMAL” protocol for our own brand camera. Choose “P-D” (PELCO-D) protocol for all VELLEMAN cameras. 5. Baud Rate: Set the baud rate of each channel (2400, 4800, 9600, 19200, 38400, 57600, 115200), depending on the specifications of the dome camera.
  • Page 29: Network Backup

    2. Enter the backup information → Press “Start” → Success → Convert → Play File. 1. Playback Information 2. Time Progress Bar 3. Functions: (1) De-interlace (2) De-blocking (3) OSD (4) AVI Convert (5) Config. Setting DVR4MQAE - 29 - VELLEMAN...
  • Page 30: Alarm List

    2. You can play, delete or clear all motion-triggered recording events easily. 3. Click on the “Refresh” button to update the database list. 4. All the motion-triggered files will be listed systematically for an easy search. DVR4MQAE - 30 - VELLEMAN...
  • Page 31 GUEST — Watch the image only. Only the “a” function can be used. 3. Life time: According to different authority level, different accounts can stay online for different time period (1min, 5min, 10min, 1hour, 1day, infinity). DVR4MQAE - 31 - VELLEMAN...
  • Page 32: Online User Info

    NOTE: If the TCP port number is not 80, see the example below. IP address: 192.168.1.10; Port number: 888 > Key in “60.121.46.236: 888” into the URL address box and press ENTER. Download AP Download JAVA DVR4MQAE - 32 - VELLEMAN...
  • Page 33 Step 4: Choose “Windows Offline Installation” or “Windows Online Installation”. Windows Offline Installation Windows Online Installation Step 5: Take “Windows Offline Installation” as an example. Save the setup file “jre-1_5_0_04-windows-i586-p” on the desktop of PC. Click twice on the “jre-1_5_0_04-windows-i586-p“ to setup. DVR4MQAE - 33 - VELLEMAN...
  • Page 34: Optional Peripherals

    NOTE: It’s not suggested to set the DVR port as 80 port because some telecommunication service provider may regulate 80 port. i. Optional Peripherals For the operation of the following peripherals, please refer to their manual individually. 1. IDA (independent disk array). 2. VGA connector. DVR4MQAE - 34 - VELLEMAN...
  • Page 35: Troubleshooting

    Cannot view the DVR over the network with a web - Update the JAVA programme. browser - Update the firmware of the software AP. 12. Appendix #1 – HDD Installation NOTE: Always set the HDD jumper on “CS” (Cable Select). DVR4MQAE - 35 - VELLEMAN...
  • Page 36: Appendix #2 - Pin Configuration

    The DVR can be remotely controlled by an external device or control system, such as a control keyboard, using RS485 serial communication signals. PIN 11: RS485-A The DVR can be remotely controlled by an external device or control system, such as a control keyboard, using RS485 serial communication signals. DVR4MQAE - 36 - VELLEMAN...
  • Page 37: Appendix #3 - Recording Time Table

    48.9 2062.2 85.9 Basic 3755.9 156.5 6068.1 525.8 520.8 21.7 915.1 38.1 Best 1666.7 69.4 2692.7 112.2 734.2 30.6 1290.0 53.8 High 2349.5 97.9 3795.9 158.2 966.2 40.3 1697.6 70.7 Normal 3091.8 128.8 4995.2 208.1 DVR4MQAE - 37 - VELLEMAN...
  • Page 38: Appendix #4 - Compatible Usb Brands

    250GB 7200 rpm VELLEMAN cannot be held responsible in the event of damage to or loss of programmes, data or removable media. VELLEMAN advises you to regularly make backups onto different storage media (disc, CD-ROM etc.) of your documents, data, files or software installed onto our product.

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