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  • Page 1 Mace Security Products, Inc. Presents: Digital Video Recorder based on Mpeg4 Technology...
  • Page 2 Thanks for purchasing products of Mace Security International, Inc. For your convenience in calling for service or technical support, please record the following important information: Model: DVR0404RW, DVR0804RW, DVR1604RW (select one) Hard Disk: 80G, or __________ Serial #: Date Purchased:...

  • Page 3: General Safety Precautions

    General Safety Precautions This manual applies to Mace DVR0404RW (4-Channel CD-R Writer) and DVR0804RW (8-Channel CD-R Writer). DVR0804RW has been used as the example in all illustrations. Installation Environment Open Product Box and Verify Contents Before Power-up...

  • Page 4: Installation Environment

    Two AAA batteries 3. Before Power-up Make sure the orange tab is set to 110V at the back of the DVR power supply Be sure the UPS power supply is properly connected Be sure to plug power cord into a reliable 110 VAC power source...

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    1. Product Specification ·············································································· 2 2. Product Features ······················································································· 3 3. Storage Matrix ························································································ 4 Chapter 2: Basic System Operations ································································· 13 1. Start/Stop the DVR ··············································································· 14 2. Recording································································································ 15 3. Alarm Input/Output················································································· 16 4. Pan-Tilt Control ······················································································ 16 5.
  • Page 6 4. Record Search and Playback··································································· 43 5. System Configuration ············································································· 45 6. Assistant·································································································· 50 Chapter 5: System Connections ········································································ 57 1. DVR Rear View ······················································································ 58 2. RS232 Port Connection ·········································································· 59 3. 25 Pin Alarm Transfer Box ·······································································60 4. RS-485 Port Connection ········································································· 61 Chapter 6: Serial Connection ············································································...

  • Page 7: Chapter 1 Product Specifications And Features

    Chapter 1 Product Specifications And Features 1. Product Specifications Product Features Storage Matrix...

  • Page 8: Product Specifications

    Barometric pressure Size Weight 4 Channel AMD ELANSC520/133 embedded microprocessor Real-time operation system - RTOS DVR0404RW P- P 1 Channel PAL/NTSC BNC 1.0V 1 Channel 2000mv 1K (BNC) NTSC 525 line, 60f/s – PAL 625 line, 50f/s Real-time monitor 704×576, playback 352×288, VGA output 720×576 each area MPEG-4 CBR (fixed frame rate);...
  • Page 9 Parameter Processor AMD ELANSC520/133 embedded microprocessor Operation system Real-time operation system ˜RTOS ¯ Video input Video output Channel 3 $ / 1 7 6 & Audio input Audio output Video display Video standard NTSC ˜525 line, 60f/s ¯ ¨ PAL ˜625 line, 50f/s ¯ System resource 16 chs real-time recording, one channel playback and network operation simultaneous Image resolution...

  • Page 10: Product Features

    Overwrite (FIFO) and Stop (HDD Full) modes for DVR HDD recording. Back-up Built-in CD-RW drive to back up records onto CD-R disks, upgradeable to DVR-RW drive. USB port for external back up of records. Download the files on DVR to local PC through network.
  • Page 11 Alarm relay 8 channel external alarm input, video lost alarm and motion detection alarm. Multi channel relay switch alarm output activates alarm relay and on-site light control. Circuit Protection for Alarm inputs and outputs. Pan-tilt Control Supports Camera Pan-Tilt-Zoom (PTZ) Functions using RS485 Communication Protocol. Integrates multiple protocols to control various PTZ speed domes.

  • Page 12: Storage Matrix

    Following are storage calculation guidelines (in the number of Days): MP4(CBR) 6(1024kb/s) * This reads that with a 80G harddisk, at CBR (constant bit rate) and Image Quality 1, DVR will be able to record 15 days for 4 camera inputs. Frames...
  • Page 13 Img Quality 30F/S 116kb/s 160kb/s MP4(VBR) 212kb/s 330kb/s 447kb/s 825kb/s Img Quality 25kb/s 44kb/s MP4(VBR) 50kb/s 63kb/s 78kb/s 92kb/s Img Quality 10F/S 71kb/s 109kb/s MP4(VBR) 133kb/s 175kb/s 258kb/s 443kb/s 1-ch 4-ch 8-ch 12.5kb/s 2F/S 1-ch 4-ch 8-ch 1-ch 4-ch 8-ch 80kb/s 130kb/s 149kb/s...

  • Page 14: Chapter 2 Basic System Operations

    Chapter 2 Basic System Operations 1. Start/Stop the DVR Recording Alarm Input/Output Pan-tilt Control Network...
  • Page 15 Start the recorder Plug in the power line; switch on the power button at the back of the recorder; power indicator light on; DVR on; default single window for the video output displays; press Enter the Log-in screen appears on Monitor; If the starting time is within the programmed recording time, the system will start recording function automatically.
  • Page 16 2. Recording The default recording mode after startup of the DVR is 24 hr continuous recording for each channel. The User can program customized recording times for each camera. Instructions for the different recording modes are as follows: a) Timing Recording: ·...

  • Page 17: Pan-Tilt Control

    · Confirm correct network connections between DVR and computer · Set the IP address, subnet mask and gateway of the computer and DVR separately. If there is no router in the network, only the IP address is needed. If there are routers in the network, please enter the related gateway and subnet mask.

  • Page 18: Chapter 3 Operations From Front Panel

    Chapter 3 Operations From Front Panel 1. Front Panel Overview Detail Key Function Entering the Operation Menu Maneuver in the Operation Menu Menu Overview 6. Operation Description 6.1 Recording 6.2 Playback 6.3 Pan-Tilt and Zoom Camera Control 6.4 Menu Detail...
  • Page 19 Front Panel Description Power Switch CD-RW ESC (Cancel) Right Direction Multi-screen Selection Jog Shuttle Replay Last Selection Jump to Next Section Note: Outside Ring of the jog shuttle when turning clockwise is equal to right direction arrow, turning counterclockwise is equal to left direction arrow; inner circle turning clockwise equal to down direction, otherwise equal to up direction.
  • Page 20 Dust-proof Cover CD-RW Used to Back-up records Input remote control address for the operation of DVR. L & R On screen Cursor Control; shifting level 1 and level 2 menu; Left and Right Camera Pan control. Up and Down Onscreen Cursor Control; change setup;...
  • Page 21 Enter ENTER Indication light for when Function assistant keys are used. Light on when DVR is in stand by Mode. Direction control: outer Ring for Left and Right direction, inner Ring for up and down; When in playback, outer circle can control reverse, and multi-speed play.
  • Page 22 Enter/Leave the Operation Menu Press Enter key twice, the system will prompt for password. Default Administrator password is “888888”. Default User password is “666666”. If not touched for 5 minutes, the system will automatically logout the currently user. For security reason, the Administrator may choose to manually logout under Menu/ Logout searching System INFO System...
  • Page 23 4. Maneuver in the Menu System Operation Button-pressing step order 1 Confirm Enter During real-time monitor, press to open the password prompt, type in the correct password, Enter main then the menu will auto open. menu and 2 Direction arrows Use arrows to select Icon Choice.
  • Page 24 Menu Overview Main menu Menu level 1 RECORD SEARCH LIST ALARM FILE INFO HARD DISK STATE INFORMATION VERSION Menu level 2 DATE 24-10-2003 TIME 2:20 PM PLAY START DATE 24-10-2003 TIME 2:20 PM LIST SEARCH DATE 24-10-2003 SEARCH START HDD NUM 0 2 HDD CAP 0 1 6 0 0 8 6M FREE SPACE 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 M FILE START 2003-04-12 01 30AM...
  • Page 25 Main menu Menu level 1 DATE FORMAT TIME FORMAT GENERAL INTERVAL 005 SEC HDDFULL OVERWRITE RECORDLEN 15 MIN SYSTEM REMOTEADDR 108 SETTING COMMCTRL NONE WEEK SCHEDULE SLOT1 STATE SLOT2 STATE MODE FRAMERATE BITRATE IMAGE VIDEO LOSS COVERED VIDEO SET DEFAULT TITLE CYCLE TYPE...
  • Page 26 Main menu Menu level 1 PANTILT PROTOCOL NONE CONTROL BAUDRATE 4800 ADDRESS SUBNETMASK GATEWAY NETWORK SYSTEM WEB PORT TCP PORT SETTING MONITOR PLAYBACK DELAY MOTION ALMOUT DETECTION LEVEL AREA TIME1 TIME2 GUEST * * * * * * PASSWORD CONFIRM * * * * * * MANAGE * * * * * * CONFIRM * * * * * * PASSWORD ---------...
  • Page 27 Main menu Menu level 1 BACKUP RECORDS BACKUP DELETE BACKUP LOGOUT Menu level 2 DEVICE BACKUP SPEED NORMAL STARTING DATE 2003-3-18 STARTING TIME 12:18PM ENDING DATE 2003-3-18 ENDING TIME 5:18PM BACKUP START DEVICE DELETE CONFIRM Remarks See details at 6.4.5...
  • Page 28 6.Menu Operation Description 6.1 Recording Operation Model Button-pressing order 1. Record 2. Direction the related number key 3 Direction 4 Record OR Enter 6.2 Playback operation Button-pressing order 2 Play/Pause To display Record Information during playback, press Fn to display or hide the playback state bar. Instruction Press to enter screen display.
  • Page 29 6.2.1 Playback fast play Button-pressing order 1 Fast play 2 Play/Pause 3 Play next section, play last section 6.2.2 Playback slow play Button-pressing order 1 Slow play 2 Play/Pause 3 Play next section, play last section 1f/s speed during slow play is a frame by frame selection. Instruction During playback press this key to shift between 2X speed, 4X speed, or 8X speed.
  • Page 30 6.3 Control of Pan-Tilt and Zoom Cameras *The PTZ Camera # must be selected on DVR before you can control the camera from Button-pressing order 1 Refer to menu operation at 6.4.4 2 Assistant function Fn1 3 Direction the DVR or remotely.

  • Page 31: Menu Detail

    6.4 Menu Operation Detail *The following Menu settings must be saved before the changes take effect.* 6.4.1 Record search The menu for record search is pictured at the right. First set the channel#, then date and time you want to search, then select START, the playback begins.

  • Page 32: File Info

    6.4.2 Informtion Menu of Information is pictured at right. Recording start time(the earliest recording time among all the HDDs) File Info and recording end time. The information cannot be changed. HDD State Display HDD index and the conditions of master drive and slave drive. Note: The HDD being used, will show as “W”.
  • Page 33 6.4.3 System Setting Picture of the System Setting Menu General DATE and TIME are used to modify the current system date and time; after the modification reserve the change by selecting SAVETIME; in HDDFULL if selecting OVERWRITE system covers the previous recording files;...
  • Page 34 In CH option select the related channel. In MODE there are CBR Image (audio/video) and VBR (audio/video). AV is audio and video synchronization, Video is the mode without audio (when there is no audio input use this way to save HDD space).When in CBR, Framerate is Real time, Bitrate is the related maximum data flux.
  • Page 35 IP is set by using Network the IP address. IP address setting can only be here. The related SUBNETMASK and GATEWAY should be set according to the IP address. MONITOR and PLAYBACK can be changed by using TCP/IP or MULTICAST. Save the setting in SAVE, and restart the recorder.
  • Page 36 If Shutdown pwd is on, you need to input the right manage level password before turning off the DVR; if it is off, 4 seconds after pressing on the power button the DVR will turn off. Output x o point and Output y...
  • Page 37 6.4.5 Backup Menu of Backup is Pictured at Right: Backup records Move the cursor to select the backup device, channel number, backup speed, starting data and time, ending date and time, and then select to start the backup, and system will display the backup processing.

  • Page 38: Chapter 4: Operations Over Network

    DVR is initiated. The Mace Remote Client Software needs to be installed properly to use the second option. But the graphical user interface menu items are identical. Goto http://www.mace.com/, under Support, download the Remote Client software.
  • Page 39 1. Setting up the client end No special software is needed to install on the DVR, PC or other devices in order to access DVR using the IE browser. If the IE responds back “Page Cannot Be Displayed” or “Server not Found”, check your network connection carefully.
  • Page 40 Login Please select login, and the following dialogue box will pop up. Input the username and password. There are three types of Users: Administrator, User, and Guest. For detailed information please refer to is admin. For Security purposes, please change the administrator password. If after the input of the username and password, the following box pops up(6-3).

  • Page 41: Operation Of The Right Click Menu Items

    Log out: If the logged in user needs to log out, please click logout button. The popup dialogue box appears. Please choose Yes. See 6.5. 3. Operation of the Right Click Menu Items After you log in as Administrator, the buttons like login, logout, search, config & Assistant are activated. Click the right mouse key and the following interface Display:...
  • Page 42 If the DVR is 8 Channel, the real-time monitor will show 8 channel options; if 4 channel, it will show 4 channel options. The right key menu includes: Real time monitor, Playback control bar, Pan-tilt control, Set volume, Net data flux, Full screen, Resize video and so on.
  • Page 43 Set volume Audio volume is User selectable.. User can drag the bar to adjust or select Mute to cancel the sound. Net data flux Display the statistics of the network transmission data flux. When there is no network data transmission the statistics shows zero. Full screen There are two ways to view full screen monitor: One is to double click the window directly;...

  • Page 44: Record Search And Playback

    4. Records Search and Playback Click on search, then fill in the required info on the pop up dialogue box for the records search. Input recording time, channel number and searching type: Record or Alarm search, and the results will display in the dialogue box.
  • Page 45 Download See 6-12, select the desired record and click Download. 6-12 The software supports the downloading of several records simultaneously. The default format of the downloaded records’ name is: file name, Channel # , date, time, extension name is .mp4(Example: a-0120021205071028.mp4, 01 means channel 1, 20021205 means December 5 of 2002, 071028 means 7 o’clock 10 minutes 28 seconds).

  • Page 46: System Configuration

    Motion Detection tabs of the five menu configuration screens. Note: The grayed part of the menus that cannot be changed, can only be modified directly at the DVR. General: Include the recording length setting. In Control Column select the channel number and its PTZ...
  • Page 47 Timing 6-16 Allows the User to select the different channels and dates to perform the manual recording and 2 different periods of time. The set time in Time 1 and Time 2 are independent with the set time in Motion detection.
  • Page 48 Image With this menu, adjustments can be made for image quality and protocols of each channel. Style: Among the options of the coding styles there are: VBR(variable baud rate), CBR(consistent baud rate), f/10s, f/5s, f/2s, 1f/s, 2f/s, 3f/s, 4f/s, 5f/s, 6f/s, 8f/s, 10f/s, 12f/s, 15f/s & 20f/s. Select one of the styles and save.
  • Page 49 Net transmission Protocol- There are TCP and Multicast (two types). Multicast protocol: the 1 in can control power, can view the image at will and other users can only follow this user to view the image. 5 users are allowed to view at the same time. TCP protocol: each user can view the image at will. According to the need, users can choose between different protocols.
  • Page 50 Motion detection When the user sets the time period for Motion Detection, the motion detection will take effect. The blue area is the selectable motion detection area. The User can move the dialogue box to choose the correct area and can also set the sensitivity of the area due to the need. Click Full screen or press right key on the area to display the motion detection area in full screen mode.

  • Page 51: Assistant

    - Log information - System information - Channel name - Upgrade BIOS, etc. User manage: displays the user(Log-In) information of the DVR. The buttons to the right can let an admistrator user save, add, modify, delete and cancel the information.
  • Page 52 Click Add to show the following dialogue box The Admin User can add user information in this dialogue box, select your power. Note: There is only one administrator allowed. Modify Select this button to show the following. User can modify the filled-in information.
  • Page 53 Record control Manually control the recording of each channel. 6-26 Apply for control power Web client software can supply the login of multiple users. If you want to have the control, you can click this option and confirm to have the control. (6-27). If a new user wants to have the control, the new user has to apply and gain the authorization of the existing user with control .
  • Page 54 The picture below (6-28) is the other user sending request to the existing user with control. Log information The operations on the system are all recorded in log information.
  • Page 55 System information Check the basic information of the system. When sound is not needed, you can turn off the audio. Due to the bandwidth considerations, the user can select the different Video transport modes, Video type PAL or NTSC has to be selected correctly, 110vac, 60hz is normally NTSC, 220vac, 50hz is normally PAL.
  • Page 56 Channel name Cameras can be be named for each channel. No more than 12 Characters. The revised channel names will be displayed on the screen. The default setting of the channel name is Channel No.1 thru Channel No.8. Upgrade BIOS Administrator can upgrade the BIOS program remotely.
  • Page 57 About Version information – This palette displays information about the DVR and may be vital when contacting MACE Support.

  • Page 58: Chapter 5: System Connections

    Chapter 6 System Connections DVR Rear View RS232 Port Connection 25 PIN Alarm Transfer Box RS-485 Port Connection...

  • Page 59: Dvr Rear View

    DVR Rear View Alarm – RS485 (DB-25) Power Switch VGA out (HD-15) 10- Video Out (BNC) Network connection note: When connecting directly to the network card of a computer, please use CAT-5 Crossover Cable; when connecting to a LAN or Router use CAT-5e cable.
  • Page 60 1 ˆpower switch 2 ˆpower plug 3 ˆ220V/110V shift switch 4 ˆRS232 connection 5 ˆVGA connection 6 ˆAudio input 7 ˆUSB port 8 ˆ1394 connection 9 ˆNET network connection ˜RJ45 ¯ 10 ˆAudio output 11 ˆVedio output 12 ˆ $ O D U P connection 13 ˆVedio input 14 ˆVedio input 15 ˆAlarm output 16 ˆAlarm output &...

  • Page 61: Rs232 Port Connection

    7 K H F R Q Q H F W L R Q I R U ’ 9 5 F R Q W U R O W K U R X J K N H \ E R D U G 3 25 Pin Alarm Transfer Box Connect 25 pins of the transfer box directly with the 25 pins alarm input output connection of the DVR...
  • Page 62 6-24V ˜12V is recommended ¯ ˜ 10-Pin connection for DVR1604RW If you want to control pan-tilt, lens and process the relay of the alarming signals by the DVR, the 10-pin port can realize. The connection diagram 8 connection diagram 9...

  • Page 63: Rs-485 Port Connection

    D:ALARM6 output and 12V controllable pressure AB line port 4. RS-485 port connection If you want to control Camera pan-tilt-zoom (P/T/Z) or activate the DVR Output relay, the 25-pin RS485 connection must be used. See detail below. The RS485 port connection can control various (P/T/Z) Cameras, and the specific model or protocol can be selected from the Control Menu in System settings.
  • Page 64 Alarm input ALARM 1 7 K U X Alarm output ALARM 8 ALARMOUT1 ALARMOUT2 +12V output Pins 1,14,2,15,3,16,4,17 connects to alarm input: ALARM1~ALARM8 Pins 5 & 18 = OUTPUT Relay 1 - 6 & 19 = OUTPUT Relay 2 Each Relay (normally open): Pins 7&20 = OUTPUT 3 is a controllable +12V output.
  • Page 65 +12V … 3 Z U 6 X S S O \ close type). The power out of the alarm sensor can be provided by the DVR(Low current only) or (External alarm power supply) ·Instructions for alarm device power from DVR: N/O or NC alarm outputs refer to information below..
  • Page 66 ·Module sketch of the alarm input end g Relays’ parameter of the alarm output end Model: G6H Relay Material Rating, resistance & Rated switch capacity load. Maximum switch power Maximum switch voltage Maximum switch Current Insulation Pins with same polarity pins with different polarity between relay and loop Surge voltage...

  • Page 67: System Setting

    Chapter 6 Serial Port Operations System Setting Software Upgrade...
  • Page 68 The system’s operation can also be controlled through the RS232 port. The specific operation is as follows: First, copy “Terminal” and new DVR system software to the computer. Connect the computer with the DVR via the RS232 port. Run “Terminal” program and create the connection between the computer and the DVR.

  • Page 69: Serial Port Upgrading Operation

    System enters into DEBUG state, and input BIOS. Click Communication (DVR0804_NTSC.BIN—8 Channel DVR BIOS program, please complete this operation within 20 seconds, otherwise a Time out occurs). System begins to upgrade automatically and after the upgrading is completed, a system reboot will occur.

  • Page 70: Appendix 1 Remote Control Unit

    Appendix 1 Remote Control Unit Remote controller – Operates like On-Screen Buttons 1. Address 2. Multi Screen 5. Function Key 6. Enter/Menu 9. Jump to Next 10. Previous Selection 13. Next Selection 14. Reverse 3. Camera Select 4. Record 7. ESC (Cancel) 8.

  • Page 71: Appendix 2 Frequently Asked Questions

    When I power down the DVR, why do I have to press and hold the power button for 4 seconds? First of all, using the front orange power button to shut down the DVR will make sure the DVR properly finish and close all it operation and file system, thus eliminate many possible causes for harddisk errors leading to data loss.
  • Page 72 Why the screen is black after I switch off and on the power? The power supply comes with the DVR has a built-in protection mechanism. After the power is shut down, you have to wait for at least 5 seconds before turn it on again. Turn off the power, wait for 5 seconds, and turn it on again.

  • Page 73: Appendix 3 Hard Disk Installation

    Hard disk installation There is one 80G hard disk (HD) preinstalled in the Mace DVR, unless you ordered a special configuration. So normally you DO NOT have to go through these steps. This procedure only applies to cases where there is no built-in hard disk in the DVR or additional hard disks need to be installed.
  • Page 74 Connect HD data line to Plug in HD power line IDE port Close the cover and install the screws...

  • Page 75: Limited Warranty

    To be eligible for warranty service, a defective product must be sent to and received by MACE within twelve (12) months of the date of sale and be accompanied with proof of purchase. MACE does not warrant that this product will meet your requirements; it is your sole responsibility to determine the suitability of this product for your purposes.

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