Maxtor Digital Video Recorder CBC V 0.4 User Manual

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CBC V 0.4

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  • Page 1: Digital Video Recorder

    Digital Video Recorder User Manual CBC V 0.4...
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents 1. Introduction 1-1 Safety Warning ……………………………………………………………………………..…… 3 1-2 Features ……………………………………………………………………………………..…… 4 1-3 Specifications ………………………………………………………………………………..…... 5 2. Installation 2-1 Package contents ………………………………………………………………………………. 6 2-2 Connection ………………………………………………………………………………………. 6 2-3 RS232 Remote protocol ………………………………………………………………………..… 7 3. Configuration 3-1 Install HDD ……………………………………………………………………………………… 8 3-2 Front panel keypad ……………………………………………………………………………..
  • Page 3: Introduction

    1. Introduction We thank you for choosing this high quality Digital Video Recorder. The DVR converts analog NTSC or PAL video to digital images and records them on a removable hard disk drive. Digitally recorded video has several advantages over analog video recorded on tape. There is no need to adjust tracking.
  • Page 4: Features

    1.2 Features 1.2.1 Replace traditional Time-Lapse VCR. Compatible with most multiplexer and quad processors. 1.2.2 Compatible with NTSC / PAL 1.2.3 Record speed options: NTSC : Maximum 60 Images / second, minimum 1 Image / second : Maximum 50 Images / second, Minimum 1 Image / second 1.2.4 Recording quality selection Recording video quality and resolution for Best / High / Normal / Basic 1.2.5 Quick search modes...
  • Page 5: Specifications

    1.3 Specifications VIDEO FORMAT HDD STORAGE RECORD MODE PLAYBACK SEARCHING RS232 O.S.D. (On Screen Display) SECURITY VIDEO INPUT VIDEO OUTPUT VIDEO RESOLUTION VIDEO COMPRESSION DISPLAY REFRESH RATE RECORD REFRESH RATE ALARM INPUT ALARM OUTPUT VIDEO LOSS DETECTION TIME DISPLAY FORMAT POWER SOURCE POWER CONSUMPTION DIMENSION...
  • Page 6: Installation

    2. Installation Package contents The package contents including the following items. Single channel Digital Video Recorder HDD cartridge Key for cartridge (In HDD cartridge) Power cord User manual Rack mounting kit Connection 2.2.1 Connect with single camera Video Camera VIDEO OUT VIDEO IN Main Monitor Alarm...
  • Page 7: Rs232 Remote Protocol

    2.2.2 Connect with Multiplexer Video Camera RS232 Remote Protocol You can use the PC key board to simulate DVR key pad. DATA: REMOTE PROTOCOL using 8 bit data、1 start bit、1stop bit (FFH) FUNCTION MENU ENTER SEARCH SLOW UP / PAUSE 3.
  • Page 8: Install Hdd

    Install HDD 3.1.1 Installing Hard Drive into Cartridge 3.1.1.1. Please find the Key in the Cartridge. 3.1.1.2. Pull the active-handle outwards and use the miniature key provided and insert into the key hole, turning the key anti-clockwise, then the handle will auto-eject for pulling out.。...
  • Page 9: Front Panel Keypad

    Fields Delay Best Record High Quality Normal Basic 160 240 320 480 640 800 960 1280 1600 1920 2240 2560 HDD Type Note: Above data is from actual test by recording normal TV program. (Reference only) Front panel keypad 144 192 240 288 120 180 240 300 360 144 192 288 384 480 576 120GB...
  • Page 10 Please follow following descriptions to operate this device. 1. Install HDD This device comes with a removable hard disk drive tray. Before turning on this device, you must install hard disk drive (not including in standard (package), and make it ready to operate.
  • Page 11: Back Panel Connection

    12. PLAY Press PLAY to play recorded video. 13. LED Light: Under following condition, the led light is ON. (1) HDD : HDD is activated (2) HDD FULL:HDD is full (3) ALARM:When Alarm Enable : Yes (when alarm is triggered, the led is flashing) (4) TIMER:When Timer Enable : Yes (5) PLAY:Play operation (6) REC:Recording operation...
  • Page 12 25 pin com port 9 pin com port...
  • Page 13 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 14: Menu Setup

    “High”. PIN 14. ALARM INPUT To connect wire from ALARM INPUT ( PIN 14 ) to GND ( PIN 9 ) connector, DVR will start recording and buzzer will be on. When alarm has been triggered, signal becomes “Low”, and it will stop all alarm activities.
  • Page 15: System Setup

    To press ”MENU” to enter main menu. You will need to enter password to access main menu. To press “◄” “►” to move digit, and to press ” ▲” “▼” to select number. To press ”ENTER” button to confirm password. Ex.: Password : 0000 (Default : 0000) After keying in correct password, and confirm by pressing ”ENTER”...
  • Page 16 3.5.2.3 Press ”▲” “▼” to choose Yes : Turn HDD Overwrite on. When Disk Full, DVR will over write Disk. No : Turn HDD Overwrite off . When Disk Full, DVR will stop recording. 3.5.2.4 Press Menu to exit and confirm the current operation.
  • Page 17 ”▲” “▼” to choose 3.5.2.2 Press “Enter” to confirm Message Latch 3.5.2.3 Press ”▲” “▼” to choose Message Latch Yes : Turn Message Latch on, the message will show in the screen. No : Turn Message Latch off, the message will retain only 10 seconds. 3.5.2.4 Press Menu to exit and confirm the current operation.
  • Page 18 ”▲” “▼” 3.5.7.2 Press “Enter” to confirm new password : xxxx setup. 3.5.7.3 Press ”▲” “▼” 3.5.7.4 Press Menu to exit and confirm current operation. 3.5.7.5 Press again Menu to exit and close System Setup mode 3.5.8 Clear HDD Yes / No setup 3.5.8.1 Press ”▲”...
  • Page 19: Schedule Time-Lapse Record Mode Setup

    No : Confirm not to System Reset 3.5.9.4 Press Menu to exit and confirm current operation. 3.5.9.5 Press again Menu to exit and close System Setup mode. Note: If operation without any action until 60 seconds, it will close the setup mode.
  • Page 20 To choose Timer item, and press “ENTER” button to confirm Timer Record setup mode. It will be shown as right screen 3.6.2 Timer Record Setup: 3.6.2.1 Press “Enter” to confirm Timer Record day setup. 3.6.2.2 Press ”▲” “▼” to choose the Timer Record day Daily : Everyday SUN : Sunday MON : Monday...
  • Page 21: Record Mode Setup

    No : To confirm no Timer Enable:No Scheduling Timer Record function 3.6.2.8 Press Menu to exit and confirm current operation. 3.6.2.9 Press again Menu to exit and close System Setup mode. Record mode setup 3.7.1 Enter “ Record “ setup To press ”MENU”...
  • Page 22: Alarm Mode Setup

    To choose Record item, and press “ENTER” to enter Record mode. It will be shown as right screen 3.7.2 Fields Delay : 3.7.2.1 Press “Enter” to confirm “Fields Delay” setup . 3.7.2.2 Press ”▲” “▼” PAL/NTSC-1, 2, 4, 6, 8, 12, 16, 20, 24, 32, 40, 48, 56, 64 3.7.2.3 Press Menu to exit and confirm current operation.
  • Page 23 To press ”MENU” to enter main menu. You will need to enter password to access main menu. To press “◄” “►” to move digit, and to press ”▲” “▼” to select number. To press ”ENTER” button to confirm password. Ex.: Password : 0000 (Default : 0000) After keying in correct password, and confirm by pressing ”ENTER”...
  • Page 24: Remote Protocol Setup

    3.8.2.4 Press again Menu to exit and close System Setup mode. 3.8.3 Alarm Duration Setup option: 3.8.3.1 Press “Enter” to confirm Alarm Duration setup. 3.8.3.2 Press ”▲” “▼”to choose Alarm Duration 10 Sec, 15 Sec, 20 Sec, 30 Sec, 1 Min, 2 Min, 3 Min, 5 Min、10 Min、15 Min, 30 Min, Always。...
  • Page 25 To press ”MENU” to enter main menu. You will need to enter password to access main menu. To press “◄” “►” to move digit, and to press ”▲” “▼” to select number. To press ”ENTER” button to confirm password. Ex.: Password : 0000 (Default : 0000) After keying in correct password, and confirm by pressing ”ENTER”...
  • Page 26: Event

    3.9.3.4 Press again Menu to exit and close System Setup mode. 3.9.4 Remote protocol ID setup : You can use RS232 remote protocol to control different DVR. ID number can be set from 000 to be 999. 3.9.4.1 Press “Enter” to confirm ID setup 3.9.4.2 Press ”▲”...
  • Page 27: Operation

    Press ”▲” “▼” to choose Event item. Timer Record Alarm Remote System ►Event Press “ENTER” to confirm Full List, and the screen will be as right displayed. Press ”▲” “▼” to choose wanted recorded event (There will be shown only 8 list in one page.), and Press “◄”...
  • Page 28: Recording

    “HDD Slave Connect”. In order to shorten the power on running time, we suggest set the HDD as Master. After set DVR power on, POWER LED will turn to green color. (You can set up HDD to be Master or Slave by jumper setting on HDD.) Recording Your DVR offers a variety of flexible recording modes.
  • Page 29: Play

    HDD left 32 GB capacity for video recording. 4.2.3 Timer Record DVR will follow Timer setup to record, and the recording speed and quality will be followed TIMER recording mode setup in main menu. The screen will be as right displayed.
  • Page 30: Pause

    4.3.3 Pause Press “PLAY” then press “PAUSE”, it will pause the screen 4.3.4 Stop Press “STOP” under any circumstance, it will return DVR to live monitoring mode, and stop all actions. 4.3.5 Image jog dial 4.3.5.1 Press “PLAY” then press “PAUSE”, it will pause the screen. Then press►►...
  • Page 31 Last Record - The last recorded video Full List - Recorded video full list sorting by time Alarm List - Alarm recorded list sorting by time Time Search - Find indicated time for recorded video 4.4.2 Search and play Last Record video Press ”▲”...
  • Page 32: Video Loss

    Press ”▲” “▼” to choose Alarm List. Screen will be as right displayed. Press “ENTER” to confirm Full List, and the screen will be as right displayed. Press ”▲” “▼” to choose wanted recorded event (There will be shown only 8 list in one page.), and Press “◄”...
  • Page 33: Trouble Shouting & Appendix

    5. Trouble shouting & Appendix Trouble shouting What DVR appears a malfunction, it may be not serious and can be corrected. The table below describes some typical problems and their remedies. Check them before calling your DVR dealer: PROBLEM No power...
  • Page 34: Compatible Multiplexer Brands

    Compatible Multiplexer brands (Appendix A) Manufacturer AV TECH AVC707N AV TECH AVC707P AV TECH AVC706N AV TECH AVC706P DPLEX-16-ECO DPLEX-16-II DPLEX-9-II DPLEX-4-II DPLEX-16M-II DPLEX-9M-II CAPTURE CPT-CD16 Dedicated Micros SLDX9C Dedicated Micros SLDX16C PELCO SONY VS-DX504 ROBOT ULTRAK KX1610CN Model System NTSC NTSC DPX16...
  • Page 35: Compatible Hdd Brands

    Compatible HDD brands (Appendix B) Manufacturer Deskstar 120GXP (40GB) Deskstar 60GXP IC35l060 Deskstar 120GXP (80GB) Deskstar 120GXP (120GB) Maxtor DiamondMax 536DX(60GB) 4W060H4 Seagate Barracuda ATA IV ST340016A Western Digital Caviar WD400BB-00BSA0 Western Digital Caviar WD400EB-00CPF0 Note 1 : The above brands and models of HDD have been tested and they are compatible with this appliance.

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