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- Page 1 User’s Manual 4-Channel DVR (Digital Video Recorder) This manual describes the basic operation of this DVR model.
- Page 3 Caution: Risk of explosion if battery is replaced by an incorrect type. Do not discard lithium batteries into the trash can or into fire. Dispose in accordance with local waste regulations. 11. You must use this DVR with AC adapter for DC power. Use only the AC adapter that is supplied. Information to user The user’s manual or instruction manual for an intentional or unintentional radiator shall caution the...
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Page 4: Table Of Contents
REMOTE CONTROLLER PANEL Chapter 4: Getting Started OVERVIEW OF SET UP PROCEDURES Chapter 5: Hardware Installation HARD DISK DRIVE INSTALLATION CONNECTING THE DVR TO YOUR TV SET OR MONITOR CAMERA INSTALLATION SENSOR/ MOTION DETECTOR INSTALLATION ALARM INSTALLATION LAN-DVR CONNECTION POWER CONNECTION... - Page 5 RESET TO FACTORY DEFAULT SETTINGS Chapter 7: Trouble Shooting Guide TROUBLE SHOOTING Appendix: TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS RECORDING TIME TABLE PRODUCT WARRANTY TECHNICAL SUPPORT Network Viewer Manual Remote DVR Client 2.5 Operation Manual HDD PC Viewer Manual DVR HDD PC Viewer Operation Manual...
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Page 6: Chapter 1: Overview Of This Dvr
Chapter 1: Overview of this DVR OVERVIEW OF THIS DVR This DVR is a Digital Security System designed to record/retrieve up to 4 channels of video at the same time. It adopts a digital image compression technology to compress the input channel video streams, and uses a hard disk to record the compressed video stream. - Page 7 This SEL button allows you to select camera images in live recording or playback mode. The default display setting of the DVR is set to “ALL” which displays all 4 channels of video at the same time. The following options are available for displaying video images on your monitor:...
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Page 8: Dvr Back Panel
These are loop output of camera input. CAMERA IN (or CHANNEL IN) Connect cameras to the DVR. Each channel port (1, 2 , 3, 4) is for a single camera connection. A total of 4 cameras can be connected to the DVR unit. - Page 9 Connect the DVR to your computer or routing device such as a DSL modem or hub using a LAN cable for remote viewing. LAN Port The LAN (RJ-45) jack is used to connect the DVR to a Local Area Network. This allows you to control the DVR for remote viewing via the internet.
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Page 10: Chapter 3: Remote Controller
Chapter 3: Remote Controller REMOTE CONTROLLER PANEL CH1/ CH2/ CH3/ CH4/ ALL: The buttons to s elect channels. REC: The button to start recording. STOP: The button to stop playback or recording. PLAY: The button to s tart video playback. FF: The button to playback-recorded video faster. -
Page 11: Chapter 4: Getting Started
● The default setting for cameras during the initial power up of your DVR is set to 1 2 3 4(all camera). You will see a blue screen in quad mode with no camera images (refer to page 18 for instructions on how to select cameras for viewing and recording). -
Page 12: Chapter 5: Hardware Installation
Chapter 5: Hardware Installation HARD DISK DRIVE INSTALLATION For more information about the hard disk drive jumper settings, visit the web sites of major HDD manufacturers: Western Digital http://support.wdc.com/techinfo/general/jumpers.asp Maxtor http://www.maxtor.com/en/documentation/installation_guides/ata_installation_guide.pdf Seagate http://www.seagate.com/support/kb/disc/ref/jumper_settings.html http://www-3.ibm.com/pc/support/site.wss/document.do?lndocid=GSMH-3FCCKZ Hitachi (http://www.hgst.com/hdd/support/jumpers.htm) Fujitsu http://www.fujitsu.com/support/computing/storage/hdd/eol/dhdd/ Check to verify the hard drive’s jumper setting. -
Page 13: Connecting The Dvr To Your Tv Set Or Monitor
Any TV set that has a VIDEO INPUT terminal is suitable for displaying the picture. The figure above shows the video signal line connection. Using an BNC cable, connect the VIDEO IN terminal of your TV to the VIDEO OUT terminal of your DVR rear panel. - Page 14 For cameras that have a built-in microphone If you would like to install cameras that have a built-in microphone, follow the diagram below for installation. Connection Type 1 – For cameras that have a video/audio splitter cable. Connection Type 2 – For cameras that have video/audio terminals on the rear panel of the camera body.
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Page 15: Sensor/ Motion Detector Installation
● If the DVR is set to QUAD mode and a sensor trips, all of the selected cameras will record. However, if you are in EACH mode and a sensor trips, only the corresponding camera will record (i.e. sensor one corresponds with camera one). -
Page 16: Lan-Dvr Connection
LAN-DVR CONNECTION You can connect your DVR to a local area network or to the internet. See the diagram below to make the LAN connection. For remote viewing from your computer, you must have a LAN connection or Internet access to use this feature. -
Page 17: Power Connection
Connect the power adapter to the power adapter jack located at the rear panel of the DVR unit. Now, the DVR is ready to run! Turn on the power button at the rear side of the DVR. The next chapter... -
Page 18: Chapter 6: Dvr Menu
You can also use this function via network. CAMERA SELECT To select cameras for viewing on your monitor, navigate to CAMERA SELECT. Then, use the buttons on the DVR’s front panel to select a camera for real-time viewing on the monitor screen. MAIN MENU > CAMERA SELECT You can also press the select button •... -
Page 19: Record Select
RECORD SELECT To select cameras for recording, navigate to RECORD SELECT. Then, use the buttons on the DVR’s front panel to select a camera for recording. MAIN MENU CAMERA SELECT > RECORD SELECT You can also press the select button example, •... -
Page 20: Video Quality
> RECORD FRAMERATE The factory default setting is 30, which means the DVR records at the speed of 30 frames per second. The higher the record frame rate, the more natural motion will be displayed on the screen for playback. -
Page 21: Sub Menu
Once you have finished, press the menu Note: You must press the record SUB MENU To change a password, set the time for your DVR, or to turn audio recording on or off, navigate to SUB MENU. MAIN MENU CAMERA SELECT... -
Page 22: Time Set
The Factory Default Password is 111111. To enter this number press the button labeled 1 the front panel of the DVR six times. Once you input the your current password, set a new six digit password using the numbered buttons on the front panel of the DVR. -
Page 23: Video System
When you move the arrow to AUDIO MUTE and push the select to ON or OFF. If the option is ON then the speaker output at DVR box will be mute. Even though this option is OFF, the recording of audio depends upon the AUDIO RECORD option. -
Page 24: Hard Drive Format
The following instructions apply to DVR that came packaged with a hard disk drive. If your DVR did not come with a hard disk drive, refer to HARD DRIVE SETUP - PART B on page 24. To format your hard disk drive, navigate to MASTER HDD FORMAT in the HARD DRIVE SETUP menu... -
Page 25: Sensor/ Motion Setup
3. TYPE: NORMAL-OPEN The type of sensor should be selected to match the type of sensor connected to your DVR. Check the materials that came with your sensor, or contact the manufacturer to see what type of sensor you have. -
Page 26: Network Setup
PRESS (UP, DOWN) , THEN (SELECT) PRESS (MENU) TO EXIT In NORMAL-CLOSE mode, if an intruder cuts the cable line that connects the sensor to the DVR, sensor recording starts automatically. In NORMAL-OPEN mode, if an intruder cuts the cable line that connects the sensor to the DVR, the sensor recording will not start at all. - Page 27 Important! : : The MAC ADDRESS is issued by the manufacturer and should be on a label located on the network board in your DVR. Keep this number in a safe place for future reference. If you have a battery failure, replace the on-board backup battery and re-input the MAC ADDRESS.
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Page 28: Playback Control By Time Search
DVR remotely via a LAN connection using the "Remote DVR Client" software included on CD in the DVR package. If ACCEPT CLIENT option is set as [NO], the Remote DVR Client will not be able to access your DVR from remote location. - Page 29 SEARCH TIME menu. The arrow will be next to the most on the front of your DVR. The arrow will move next to HARD DRIVE: and the arrow will move below the date and time references listed and down buttons.
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Page 30: View Control During Playback
If you have set the RECORD MODE to EACH (see page 19), you can use the select DVR front panel to select the camera that you want to view in full screen during playback. CH1- If you press the select screen. -
Page 31: Record View Control
To reset the DVR settings back to the factory default, press the pause button 5 times. After resetting, the password will return to the default value (111111) and all DVR settings on the menu will return to default. Reset to factory default will not erase any video data on the hard disk drive. -
Page 32: Chapter 7: Trouble Shooting Guide
4. I can’t turn on the DVR. Make sure that the power switch is on. If the power switch is on and you still can’t turn on DVR, make sure that the power cord is plugged in correctly and the green power light on DVR front panel is on. - Page 33 23. What happens if I install my PC hard disk drive into the DVR? You can use a PC hard disk drive in the DVR. However, once it runs in DVR, it will delete any PC operating system and files on the hard disk drive.
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Page 34: Technical Specifications
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS ITEM VIDEO Video Input Format Operating system Video Input Channels Video Output Channels Loop Through Output Input Level Main TV Output 1 Main TV Output 2 Display Resolution NTSC Display frame rate NTSC Screen Split Control RECORDING Recording frame NTSC rate (Quad mode) - Page 35 Connection ALARM Sensor Input Alarm Output * Motion Detection CONNECTOR Video Input Loop Through Output Audio Input (mono) Audio Output (mono) Main TV Output Sensor Input Alarm Output Ethernet ELECTRICAL Power Source Power Consumption ENVIRONMENTAL Operating Temp. Storage Temp. Humidity PHYSICAL Dimension Weight...
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Page 36: Recording Time Table
(c) The number of frame recorded per second (d) The video quality setting – High, Normal or Low PRODUCT WARRANTY This DVR carries a warranty of 1 year. Please contact Technical Support for any warranty related issues. To benefit from this warranty, you must return your product's Registration Card included with the unit. -
Page 37: Remote Dvr Client 2.5 Operation Manual
Remote DVR Client 2.5 Operation Manual Version 2.5... -
Page 38: Contents
Direct Network ... iii. Remote Network via Internet Connection ... 3. Software Installation... A. Remote Viewing with Remote DVR Client 2.5 Software ... i. Remote Connection from your PC to the DVR ... 4. After Connection... A. DVR Main Window ... -
Page 39: Introduction
Welcome to Remote DVR Client 2.5 Software! This Software allows you to access your DVR from a remote location to view live and recorded video. If you setup audio recording, you can also receive audio data from the DVR. You can capture (record) the video and audio data from the DVR, and play the stored stream. -
Page 40: Remote Network Via Internet Connection
Remote Network via Internet Connection 1. Connect the DVR to the Internet using a Cat5 (RJ-45) cable. The connection would be using LAN, DSL or Cable Modem. 2. Set the IP address and any necessary network configuration setting. 3. Software Installation A. - Page 41 <DVR client main window> For the remote connection to the DVR, click “Connect” button. Then the following “DVR Client Connection Manager” window will appear on the screen.
- Page 42 - Password: The password is same password used for formatting the DVR’s Hard Drive. The default value is 111111 (six digits). 4. When Connection is Failed However, if the client failed to connect to the DVR, one of following pop-up windows will appear on the screen. <Incorrect IP address>...
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Page 43: After Connection
4. After Connection A. DVR Main Window After you input right IP address & password, click OK button on “DVR Client Connection Manager” window. Then the stream of video image will be displayed on the DVR main view window. i. Connection Status When successfully connected, you would see “Connected”... -
Page 44: Changing Color Mode
Changing Color Mode 1. From DVR Client 2.5, the image picture quality is adjustable A. 256 Color i. Using 256-color palette to display image. ii. This option is preferred when the client PC computing power is not high. B. True Color i. -
Page 45: Dvr Control
DVR Control - View Mode The view mode is a default and the indicator shows the current DVR operational state, view. Record Mode When you click “REC” button, the remote DVR starts recording video on its hard drive. To stop recording, press the stop button. - Page 46 (the DVR user pressed REC button or Sensor is activated)] [Note: Current version, ver.2.5, only transfers the last 7 events of each hard drive. For example, even if the master hard drive has 10 events, the DVR just send the last 7 events to the client.]...
- Page 47 Set the playback starting point (year/date/hour/min/sec) in this box and click “Start Timed Play” button for replay. If there are two hard disk drives installed in DVR, you can choose one hard drive for the playback starting point to see the recorded event.
- Page 48 Every time, the speed is changed, the OSD (On Screen Display) would change indicating the current fast forward play speed.. 1 The fast forward play speed may vary depending on the DVR recording frame rate, recorded video quality and complexity.
- Page 49 - REW (Rewind) Mode While playing, fast forward playing or pause, you can press REW(Rewind) button if you want play backward. Then, you would see “PLAY REW” on the DVR state indicator. Also, you would see “REW” on the screen.
- Page 50 When you click “REC” button, it will start to record the incoming video on your PC hard disk. The DVR client creates “stream_files” folder where the execution file is located. When the client is recording, the Capture & Play status indicator would show the current status, Recording.
- Page 51 PC screen. C. Fast Forward While local playing, you can press FF button to play faster. Like DVR fast forward play, there are several levels of playing speed, but there are five levels. i. FF1– about two times faster. ii. FF2– about four times faster.
- Page 52 E. Pause To see still image, press PAUSE button to stop the playback for a while. - Frame Rate There are 30 different frames rate settings that you can choose. Maximum frames rate is 30 frames per seconds. The minimum is 1 frame per second.
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Page 53: Dvr Management
It shows the current DVR Record mode (Each/Quad) on connection. You can’t make any change in record mode on your PC with Remote DVR Client. The record mode change can be made only on DVR. (Please refer to “Record Mode” section on our... - Page 54 There are nine different Record Frame Rates (1,2,3,4,5,7,10,15,30) settings that you can choose. The less the frame rates, the more recording time on hard drive on your PC or DVR. The more recording frames rates you choose, the more natural streaming motion appears while playback.
- Page 55 - Alarm On Duration If the alarming device is attached to DVR, this option sets alarm duration. It controls how many seconds the alarm goes on since it goes off. There are 35 different time settings on the alarming duration. You can also make the alarm off or on ceaselessly.
- Page 56 - DVR Speaker Enable This option enables/disables the speaker of the DVR (Not the audio output of the client). If you enabled the DVR audio recoding and the speaker is enabled, you would be able to hear audio sound from the DVR.
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Page 57: Statistics
If motion detection device is attached to DVR, sensor recording schedule can be set up. If the sensor detects a certain movement during a sensor-on hour, the recording starts. -
Page 59: Dvr Hdd Pc Viewer Operation Manual
DVR HDD PC Viewer Operation Manual Version 1.0... - Page 60 Introduction This document is the Operation Manual for HDD PC Viewer of this DVR. The application will show you stream image stored in the HDD which was previously formatted and recorded by this DVR. If any formatted HDD is connected to your PC, the application will automatically detect the HDD and show the recorded stream.
- Page 61 Table of Contents 1. Installation ... A. Hardware Installation ... B. Software Installation ... 2. Execution ... 3. DVR HDD PC Viewer ... A. User Interface ... B. Functions... 4. MYS File Player ... A. User Interface ... B. Functions...
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Page 62: Installation
1. Installation A. Hardware Installation As stated above, the application shows stream which is stored in AX HDD. Before installing and executing the application, make sure that you connected AX HDD to the IDE cable of your PC directly, or via USB HDD adaptor B. -
Page 63: Dvr Hdd Pc Viewer
3. DVR HDD PC Viewer A. User Interface The default page of the application is DVR HDD PC Viewer. The user interface is shown in Fig.1. Screen Valid Stream Region Indicator Positioning Slider Bar Slider Bar Zooming Button NTSC/PAL Set Button... - Page 64 B. Functions i. HDD Selection Once the application detects one or more AX HDDs, it automatically selects the first AX HDD. You can select any AX HDD [the AX HDDs are marked as the normal HDD, which may be Windows-formatted one. ii.
- Page 65 vii. Direct Access If the stream stored in an AX HDD is quite long, you may have difficulty to find the exact scene you want to see. When you find a scene you would like to show your friend or report to police officer later, please remember the number in the Direct Access Input edit box, so that you can go there directly by entering the number in the edit box and pressing “GO”...
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Page 66: Mys File Player
4. MYS File Player A. User Interface The default page of the application is MYS file player. The user interface is shown in Fig.2. Screen MYS File Select Dialog Positioning Slider Bar File Open Button MYS File Info. Display Button Status Bar Fast Rewind One Frame Backward... -
Page 67: Functions
B. Functions i. File Open You can open MYS file by clicking File Open Button. And then select the file which you want and click the “Open” button. ii. Positioning Slider Bar You can see the position of the frame in the playing stream by the Positioning Slider Bar. iii. -
Page 68: Application Setting
5. Application Setting A. User Interface Default Video Mode Selection [For Viewer] Change BMP File Saving Directory Enable/Disable Capturing Time Stamp Enable/Disable Company Name Change MYS File Saving Directory Enable/Disable Application Closing Confirm Enable/Disable Notification Message when the application detects invalid stream B. - Page 69 Press “Change” Button to change the directory where the new BMP capture file will be stored. 2. Printing Capture Information You can enable/disable printing capturing information on the BMP file. 3. Capturing Time You can enable/disable printing capturing time. 4. Company Signature You can enable/disable printing company name.