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Page 1: Digital Video Recorder
INSTALLATION & OPERATION MANUAL Digital Video Recorder DVR-3704T Before trying to connect or operate this product, please read this manual completely... -
Page 3: Safety Precautions
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS All the following safety and operation instructions for the prevention of harm or damage to the operator or other persons should be read before the unit is operated. WARNING To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not expose this appliance to rain or moisture. Do not block ventilation openings. -
Page 4: Table Of Contents
Table Of Contents 1. PRODUCT FEATURES ....................4 1.1 PRODUCT INTRODUCTION ....................4 1.2 PRODUCT FEATURES ......................4 2. DESCRIPTION OF THE FRONT/REAR VIEW............... 6 2.1 FRONT VIEW..........................6 2.2 REAR VIEW ..........................9 2.3 ALARM In/Out .........................10 3. BASIC OPERATIONS ....................11 3.1 RECORDING OPERATIONS ....................11 3.1.1 Manual Recording ............................ - Page 5 5.5.5 SCHEDULE SETTING ..........................26 5.6 DISK SETUP..........................27 5.7 SYSTEM SETTING........................28 6. DISPLAY MODE ......................29 7. NETWORK VIEWER: INTRODUCTION............... 30 7.1 TCP/IP COMMUNICATION SETUP ..................30 7.2 CONNECTION TESTING......................33 7.3 SOFTWARE INSTALLATION....................34 7.4 VIEW THE DVR VIDEO FROM A REMOTE PC..............37 7.5 OPERATION..........................39 8.
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Page 6: Product Features
1. PRODUCT FEATURES 1.1 PRODUCT INTRODUCTION The DVR-3704 is a unique low-cost, high-performance digital video recorder supporting a 4-channel video input, 4 alarm inputs and one alarm output. It records at a real time speed, and displays video at the same speed rate per channel. Our device is capable of simultaneous triplex recording, playback and live modes, and provides a multi-screen on which to view your recorded images. - Page 7 Easy field firmware update via USB device can be performed by the end user. Built-in USB connector to save image(s) for an individual channel to an USB device. 4 BNC video input channels. 4 alarm inputs and 1 alarm output. Audio recording.
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Page 8: Description Of The Front/Rear View
2. DESCRIPTION OF THE FRONT/REAR VIEW 2.1 FRONT VIEW 4CH DIGITAL VIDEO RECORDER < button: Press to move the focus to desired items in the menu setup mode. > button: Press to move the focus to desired items in the menu setup mode. button: Press to move within a desired option or value in the setup mode in the upward direction. - Page 9 button: Press to double the size of an image. Use the "^" ( up ), "V" ( down ) , "<" ( left ) and ">" ( right ) buttons to shift your zoom focus . Press the button again or press the Display button to return to the original image size.
- Page 10 █ (Stop) button: Press to stop playing back a recorded video from a hard disk and the LED will emit green light. button: Press to start recording video into a hard disk while in the live display mode and the LED will emit green light.
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Page 11: Rear View
2.2 REAR VIEW DC jack: The inlet connects to an external power supply. Connect with the 12 V DC TUV-approved Power Supply; or connect with the UL Listed Class 2 Power Supply or ITE power supply marked ‘LPS’ or its equivalent. RS-232 Port: The RS-232 communication port functions as a connector to an external control device. -
Page 12: Alarm In/Out
2.3 ALARM In/Out DISK FULL ALARM RESET ALARM OUT RECORD IN GROUND ALARM1 IN ALARM4 IN ALARM2 IN ALARM3 IN THE ABOVE FIGURE IS A REAR VIEW. 1. GND: Ground Contact. 2. ALARM OUT (OUTPUT): This is an alarm-output trigger. Connect this to external devices such as buzzers or lights. -
Page 13: Basic Operations
3. BASIC OPERATIONS This section shows you how to operate and manage the DVR. 3.1 RECORDING OPERATIONS 3.1.1 Manual Recording When the DVR is in the live display mode, take the following steps to start recording: (1) In live display, press the button to record video into a hard-disk drive with the corresponding programmed recording settings. -
Page 14: Timer Recording
3.1.3 Timer Recording Timer recording provides seven schedules in a weekly table. This way the DVR will start and stop recording according to the programmed schedule. Please take the following steps to program the scheduled recording. (1) Press the MENU button to enter the MAIN MENU. (2) Select the ADVANCED SETTING and press the Enter button to enter the ADVANCED SETTING page. -
Page 15: Playback Operations
3.2 PLAYBACK OPERATIONS This section shows you how to operate the fast and single-picture playback functions, and details how the unit is to playback a file in a different operation status. Please refer to the following paragraphs specifying the relevant details. When playing a file, the PLAY button will light up indicating that the DVR is in the playback status. -
Page 16: Backup Operations
3.3 BACKUP OPERATIONS Archive Single image Clips into a USB device: Please take the following steps to archive a critical image in a USB device. (1) Insert a USB device into the USB slot of the front unit. (2) Start playing back the recorded video. (3) Press the button to freeze the desired image. -
Page 17: Key Lock Operations
3.4 KEY LOCK OPERATIONS To activate the key lock function: Press the “v” button for at least 3 seconds to activate the key lock function. The device will emit a “beeping” sound signal and show the message of “KEY LOCK”. To deactivate the key lock function: Press the “v”... -
Page 18: Search Mode
4. SEARCH MODE This section shows you how to access recorded video. 4.1 RECORD LIST Take the following steps to proceed with the record-list search function. (1) Press the Search button to enter the search mode. (2) Select RECORD LIST and press the Enter button to access the complete list of recorded video. -
Page 19: Time Filter
ALARM LIST HDD:HDD1 0001/0120 SEARCH START TIME EVENT 1.RECORD LIST ENTER 08/15/2006 09:03 MOTION 08/14/2006 19:22 MOTION 2.ALARM LIST ENTER 08/14/2006 09:30 MOTION 3.TIME FILTER ENTER 08/13/2006 11:00 MOTION 08/12/2006 15:00 MOTION 08/12/2006 08:03 MOTION 08/10/2006 07:30 MOTION 08/09/2006 10:10 MOTION 08/08/2006 09:10 MOTION... -
Page 20: Menu Mode
5. MENU MODE There are 7 functional items for setting operations in the setup menu system as shown below. The following sections will instruct you step by step to configure setting the operations, and will state each item’s purpose and options. You can also use the “ ”... -
Page 21: Quick Setting
5.1 QUICK SETTING This page enables you to rapidly install your desired setting. For more detailed changes, enter each item page. QUICK SETTING MAIN MENU 1.TIME SETTING 09:48:57 1.QUICK SETTING ENTER 2.DATE SETTING 15/08/2006 2.DISPLAY OPTION ENTER 3.CH1 TITLE [CAM 1 3.SEQUENCE SETTING ENTER CH2 TITLE... -
Page 22: Display Option
5.2 DISPLAY OPTION This item enables you to fix the display labels on your screen. DISPLAY OPTION MAIN MENU 1.TIME SETTING 09:51:02 1.QUICK SETTING ENTER 2.DATE SETTING 15/08/2006 2.DISPLAY OPTION ENTER 3.DATE MODE DD/MM/YYYY 3.SEQUENCE SETTING ENTER 4.CH1 TITLE [CAM 1 4.PICTURE ADJUST ENTER CH2 TITLE... -
Page 23: Sequence Setting
5.3 SEQUENCE SETTING This page enables you to set the dwell time for displays in each channel and the 4-windows ( mode at your own preference anywhere between 0 (no-show) and 90 seconds when you press the button. Note: The button only works in the Live and Record modes. -
Page 24: Advanced Setting
5.5 ADVANCED SETTING This page includes multiple special functions. MAIN MENU ADVANCED SETTING 1 QUICK SETTING ENTER 1.RECORD SETTING ENTER 2 DISPLAY OPTION ENTER 2.ALARM SETTING ENTER 3.SEQUENCE SETTING ENTER 3.MOTION SETTING ENTER 4.PICTURE ADJUST ENTER 4.NETWORK SETTING ENTER 5.ADVANCED SETTING ENTER 5.SCHEDULE SETTING ENTER... -
Page 25: Alarm Setting
5. AUDIO: This item has 2 options: "ON" and "OFF" (disable). Note: When the recording rate is set under 5 F/S (the lower recording rate), the Audio function will be turn off (disabled) automatically. 5.5.2 ALARM SETTING This page enables you to set all the various alarm - related functions. The device will record as long as the alarm is activating. -
Page 26: Motion Setting
5.5.3 MOTION SETTING Here you can set the motion detection area of each channel. ADVANCED SETTING MOTION SETTING SENSITIVITY MOTION CHECKING 1.RECORD SETTING ENTER 1 HIGHEST 03 F 2.ALARM SETTING ENTER 1 HIGHEST 03 F 3.MOTION SETTING ENTER 1 HIGHEST 03 F 1 HIGHEST 03 F... -
Page 27: Network Setting
The user needs to see the situation in each channel in order to set a detection zone within the 8W ×6H (48) area. The effective points are marked “ ” (red) and the ineffective points are marked “ ” (yellow). The user can use the manual mode to set the target area. -
Page 28: Schedule Setting
NOTE: When connecting to a network, each connected DVR must be assigned a unique IP, which must be in the same class type as your network address. IP addresses are written as four sets of numbers separated by periods; for example, 192.168.1.1 Therefore, if the connected network is identified as Class C, for example, the first three sets of numbers of the DVR IP address must be the same as in the network address. -
Page 29: Disk Setup
5.6 DISK SETUP Enter the disk setup mode to select your desired setting. MAIN MENU DISK SETUP 1 QUICK SETTING ENTER 1.HDD REFORMAT ENTER 2 DISPLAY OPTION ENTER 3.SEQUENCE SETTING ENTER USB DEVICE INFO: 4.PICTURE ADJUST ENTER USB TOTAL SIZE NO DETECT 5.ADVANCED SETTING ENTER... -
Page 30: System Setting
5.7 SYSTEM SETTING Enter the system setting mode to select your desired setting. MAIN MENU SYSTEM SETTING 1 QUICK SETTING ENTER 1.VIDEO SYSTEM NTSC 2 DISPLAY OPTION ENTER 2.MENU PASSWORD 9999 3.SEQUENCE SETTING ENTER 3.MENU PWD ENABLE 4.PICTURE ADJUST ENTER 4.LOAD FACTORY SETTING ENTER 5.ADVANCED SETTING ENTER... -
Page 31: Display Mode
6. DISPLAY MODE You can display the HDD information as shown on Figure 6A below at any time by pressing the Display button. The unit displays status on a monitor as shown next. Figure 6A HDD MODEL: Shows the models of HDD. PICTURE 08/23/2006 10:05:24 HDD SIZE: The capacity of the installed hard disks. -
Page 32: Network Viewer: Introduction
7. NETWORK VIEWER: INTRODUCTION Please use our Network Viewer to connect the DVR. It supports your local PC simultaneously with the DVR backup data. See below for the chief features of this Network Viewer. The programs can be operated by a selected PC equipped with the following requirements： 1. - Page 33 Point to the Local Area Connection and press the right mouse button. Click Properties to enter the Local Area Connection. 3. Click the Configuration tag; check if the TCP/IC is included in the network components list. If the TCP/IP is included, please process step 5. If it is not included, please follow step 4 to install the TCP/IP.
- Page 34 5. TCP/IP Configuration setting Click Start Control Panel Network.Connections Local Area Connection Select Internet Protocol (TCP/IP), and then click Properties. Before processing the DVR installation in a WAN, please make sure the Internet connection works properly. If not, please contact your ISP provider. If you are using a DHCP server, please select “Obtain an IP address automatically”.
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Page 35: Connection Testing
7.2 CONNECTION TESTING As with the previous settings, follow the instructions below to ensure you have established the connection successfully. 1. Click Start Command Programs 2. Type in ping 192.168.1.1, then Enter. (See the sample screen below.) ** This IP is the DVR IP address that is assigned for the connected DVR. 3.If you receive a response as in the sample screen below, the connection hasn’t been successfully established. -
Page 36: Software Installation
7.3 SOFTWARE INSTALLATION Step 1: Exit all applications currently running in the selected PC. Step 2: Insert the supported PC in the CD-ROM device. It'll automatically enter the "Network Viewer" installation screen. Please see the screen below. Note: Please choose the "Next" button to continue. Step 3: The installation screen will show the message "C :\ Program Files \ Network Viewer\"... - Page 37 Step 4: The installation screen will show the message "Network viewer". Or you can enter the folder name you want. Note: Click "Next" to continue the installation. Step 5: Tick to create a desktop icon. Note: Click "Next" to continue the installation.
- Page 38 Step 6: Confirm the installation details. Note: Click "Install" to continue the installation. Step 7: The window below tells you the process is complete. Note: Click the "Finish" button to complete the installation process. Step 8: After completing installation, you can double-click the file shown below. Or click the "Start Menu" in the computer and select "Programs"...
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Page 39: View The Dvr Video From A Remote Pc
7.4 VIEW THE DVR VIDEO FROM A REMOTE PC Follow the instructions below to use the Network Viewer software to browse the DVR-3074 video from a remote location. Note: Every DVR provides only one user to login at one time. Upon entering the Network Viewer, a connection box will appear as follows. - Page 40 Step 4: Press the button to enter the Network Viewer Setting window which is shown below. Step 5: Please type or select the IP address which is set in Step 2 from the drop-down list. Enter the password (the default is “9999”), then click the OK button. Step 6: After entering the DVR, you will see the videos of all the cameras as shown below.
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Page 41: Operation
7.5 OPERATION Connect to a DVR: Press the button to enter the Network Viewer Setting window. Select the IP address from the drop-down list which you want to connect, type the correct password, and then press the OK button to connect. Open the local files: Press the button to open the recorded files in the disks. - Page 42 Set the working environment: (1) Type a new IP address. The Network Viewer can memorize 25 IP addresses of DVRs. Press the button to delete the IP information. (2) Enter the values of the ports. Please make sure the values of Data and Command ports which you enter are the same as given in the NETWORK SETTING page of the DVR.
- Page 43 Pop-menu: You can use the mouse to move to each channel. Click the right key of the mouse to show a window. You can select Save "CamNo XX" Image, "Save All", Print "CamNo XX" Image, Reset "CamNo XX" Channel or "Reset All". Save single-channel image: Click to save a JPG image of the chosen channel.
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Page 44: Specifications
8. SPECIFICATIONS Model DVR-3704T Image System NTSC 720x240 pixels 720x288 pixels Video Resolution 360x240 pixels 360x288 pixels Operation Mode Triplex (Simultaneous Live, Play, Record and Network) Video Input BNC x 4 (termination: DIP SW) Video Output Main (BNC), Looping(BNC) x 4... -
Page 45: Appendix 1. - Insert The Mobile Rack
APPENDIX 1. – Insert the mobile rack To add the second hard disk into the DVR, the user has to insert the mobile rack first. To install the mobile rack, please take the following steps: Step 1: Loosen the mounting screw “ “... -
Page 46: Appendix 2. - Rs-232 Connection
APPENDIX 2. – RS-232 Connection CONNECTION The transmission protocol is 8 data bit: 1 start bit, 1 stop bit and no parity. Five different speeds can be used: 1200 baud per second, 2400 baud, 4800 baud, 9600 baud and 19200 baud. The default setting is 2400 baud per second. -
Page 47: Appendix 3. - Compatible Sata Hard-Disk Drives
APPENDIX 3. – Compatible SATA hard-disk drives The compatible hard-disk drives, which can be used with the unit, are shown in the tables below. Manufacturer Model Capacity Rotation Cache ST340215AS 7200 RPM Seagate ST340815AS 7200 RPM ST380215AS 7200 RPM ST380815AS 7200 RPM 7200 RPM ST3120215AS...
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