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Thank you for purchasing 9 Channel DVR Standalone. This unique and innovative system provides a complete security package, combining a commercial grade 9 channel Digital Video Recorder (DVR). To learn more about this 9 Channel DVR Standalone Observation system and about our complete range of accessory products, please visit our website at: CAUTION RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK.
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NOTE: This equipment has been certified and found to comply with the limits regulated by FCC, EMC and LVD. Therefore, it is designed to provide reasonable protection against interference and will not cause interference with other appliance usage. However, it is imperative that user follows this manual's guidelines to avoid improper usage which may result in damage to the unit, electrical shock and fire hazard or injury.
CONTENTS GENERAL PRECAUTIONS .................1 CAUTIONS AND FEATURES ................2 FEATURES CAUTIONS SYSTEM INCLUDES ...................4 GETTING STARTED....................5 DESCRIPTION OF PARTS AND FUNCTION – FRONT PANEL ......7 9 CH DISPLAY 16 CH DISPLAY DESCRIPTION OF PARTS AND FUNCTION – BACK PANEL ......12 9 CH BACK PANEL 16 CH BACK PANEL MAIN MENU CONTROL ..................15 TIME / DATE SET...
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ETHERNET (NETWORK), EXTERNAL ALARM DEVICE INSTALLATION ..30 NETWORK IMAGE SIZE AND SPEED..............31 RECORDING TIME (IN HOURS)...............32 RECORDING TIME (IN GIGABYTES PER HOUR) ...........33 INSTALLING THE HDD ..................34 INSTALLING THE SLAVE HDD.................37 INSTALLING THE NETVIEWER IN YOUR COMPUTER ........39 21.1 NETVIEWER MAIN SCREEN HOW TO CONFIGURE NETVIEWER ON A NETWORK ........42 22.1 NETWORK SETTINGS...
GENERAL PRECAUTIONS 1. Read Instructions: All of the safety and operating 15. Servicing: Do not attempt to service this product instructions should be read and understood before yourself as opening or removing covers may expose the product is used. you to voltage or other hazards. Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel 2.
Jog-Shuttle function supports • USB Port for USB Memory Key Interface • View up to 9 camera locations in real time( DHT309)/ View up to 16 camera locations in real time( DHT316 • Pan/ Tilt capability on Channel 1 (Pelco D Protocol) •...
User’s Manual DHT 300 SERIES NTSC Version CAUTIONS All the warnings and instructions of this manual should be followed Remove the plug from the outlet before cleaning. Do not use liquid aerosol detergents. Use water damped cloth for cleaning Do not use this unit in very humid and wet places Keep enough space around the unit for ventilation.
EVENT SETTING STOP SEARCH ALRS PAUSE PLAY STOP COPY/WTMK DVR ( DHT309) or 16CH DVR (DHT316) 2 KEYS FOR 1 x Net Viewer CARTRIDGE 160 GB Hard drive AC Power User’s Manual Cable NOTE: CHECK YOUR PACKAGE TO MAKE SURE THAT YOU RECEIVED THE COMPLETE SYSTEM, INCLUDING THE COMPONENTS SHOWN ABOVE.
User’s Manual DHT 300 SERIES NTSC Version GETTING STARTED Connect the AC Power Cord to the AC Input of the DHT300 Series and plug into an electrical outlet. Connect the cameras into the camera inputs (BNC) found on the back of the Unit.
User’s Manual DHT 300 SERIES NTSC Version NOTE: The unit is equipped with a 160GB MASTER HDD. If the MASTER HDD is not properly connected, the system will report a “FAIL” message. If this occurs, switch off the power to the unit and reconnect the HDD into the HDD Cartridge. After the unit has completed its internal diagnostic test, the network information will be displayed (for a short period of time).
PTZ/ALRS BUTTON MENU BUTTON SEARCH BUTTON 1. CHANNEL / ARRTOW BUTTON ( DHT309) These buttons perform the following functions : a) Displays a picture in Full Screen. If you are in the Multi / Pop1 / Pop2 / Seq mode, select the CH 1 and hold it for 2-3 seconds to view Camera 1 in Full Screen.
These buttons are used to arrow button on Pan / Tilt. e) ENTER : This button serves as the ENTER key in Menu mode 2. MULTI BUTTON This button will show you the screen divided into 9.(DHT309) This button will show you the screen divided into 16.(DHT316) 2.1.QUAD BUTTON (DHT316) Pressing this button goes viewing mode ( CH1-CH4 / CH5-CH8 / CH9-CH12 / CH13-CH16) 2.3.QUAD BUTTON (DHT316)
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User’s Manual DHT 300 SERIES NTSC Version 3. POP1 BUTTON (DHT309) POP1 divides the screen into 8 screens. To exit POP1 mode, press the other button. 4. POP2 BUTTON (DHT309) POP2 divides the screen into 9 screens. To exit POP2 mode, press the other button.
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User’s Manual DHT 300 SERIES NTSC Version Pressing this button brings up the Search menu, which allows you to quickly find recordings. 9. PTZ / ALRS BUTTON a) PTZ Button : This button activates the Pan/Tilt feature. b) ALRS Button : During an Alarm, this button will turn off the alarm sound and set the system to the previous setting.
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User’s Manual DHT 300 SERIES NTSC Version 5. REW BUTTON : Begins high-speed reverse playback during playback. 6. PLAY BUTTON : Initiates video Playback. 7. FF BUTTON : Begins high-speed forward playback during playback. 8. PLAY BUTTON : Initiates video Playback. 9.
User’s Manual DHT 300 SERIES NTSC Version DESCRIPTION OF PARTS AND FUNCTION – BACK PANEL 9 CH BACK PANEL LOOP VIDEO IN / OUT VIDEO S-VIDEO AUDIO AUDIO ATTENTION ATTENTION CAUTION CAUTION VGA OUT RS-232 RISQUE DE ELECTROIQUE RISQUE DE ELECTROIQUE RICK OF ELECTRONIC SHOCK RICK OF ELECTRONIC SHOCK NE PAS ENLEVER...
User’s Manual DHT 300 SERIES NTSC Version 16 CH BACK PANEL VIDEO IN CH10 CH11 CH12 CH13 CH14 CH15 CH16 LOOP OUT S-VIDEO AUDIO AUDIO ATTENTION ATTENTION CAUTION CAUTION VGA OUT RS-232 RISQUE DE ELECTROIQUE RISQUE DE ELECTROIQUE RICK OF ELECTRONIC SHOCK RICK OF ELECTRONIC SHOCK NE PAS ENLEVER NE PAS ENLEVER...
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User’s Manual DHT 300 SERIES NTSC Version AC INPUT ALARM IN ALARM INPUT POWER S/W ALARM OUT WARNING OUT RS485 RS485 WARNING OUT RS-485 1. ALARM INPUT : These terminals are used to connect external motion sensors, door/window contacts, etc. 2.
User’s Manual DHT 300 SERIES NTSC Version MAIN MENU CONTROL MAIN MENU DISPLAY TIME/DATE SET TIME DATE DATE FORMAT SEQUENCE SET CH9 or CH16 MULTI TITLE SET DISPLAY CH9 or CH16 ALARM SET ALARM CH9 or CH16 MOTION SET MOTION CHANNEL SENSITIVITY AREA...
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User’s Manual DHT 300 SERIES NTSC Version SYSTEM ( II ) HDD INFO DISP RS232 BAUD RATE PASSWORD SET NETWORK(TCP/IP) USER ID/PASSWORD GUEST PASSWORD BAND WIDTH IP ADDR SUB NET GATEWAY PORT HDD / REC SET REC QUALITY REC RESOLUTION REC SPEED USB REC LIMIT HDD CLEAR ALL...
: Selecting [Y] will enable the camera titles to appear in the on-screen display. Selecting [N] will remove all titles from appearing in the on-screen display. b) CH 1 – 9(DHT309)/ CH1-16(DHT316) : Change the titles of each individual camera. ALARM SET This submenu allows you to enable / disable the camera’s PIR Alarm function by...
User’s Manual DHT 300 SERIES NTSC Version b) CH 1-9 : Set the length of alarm time for each channel between 1~59 seconds. Additionally, you can select the Alarm Input. The default setting is OFF - to activate the Alarm on a camera, change the setting to N/O (Normally Open), N/C (Normally Close). NOTE: Some alternative brand PIR motion sensors have a default setting of N.C (normally closed).
User’s Manual DHT 300 SERIES NTSC Version f) ALARM OUT : Select the Alarm Out setting, which is defaulted to NO (Normally Open) for triggering external devices. g) DEFAULT SET : Selecting [Y] resets all programmed settings back to the default factory settings (except for the time &...
User’s Manual DHT 300 SERIES NTSC Version HDD / REC SET This submenu allows you to set the Record parameters for your Hard Disk Drive. a) REC QUALITY : Sets the quality level of recording. Available settings are : Basic, Normal, High and Best. NOTE: Higher quality recording consumes more memory on your HDD.
User’s Manual DHT 300 SERIES NTSC Version 7.10 SCHEDULE REC SET - This Submenu allows you to Schedule times in which you’re programming the DVR/MONITOR to record automatically. a) SCHEDULE REC : Select from the following types of Scheduled recordings: [DAILY] - Recording will be carried out according to a specified time on a daily schedule.
User’s Manual DHT 300 SERIES NTSC Version not exceeding 15 characters and your special attention required when you are setting with the DDNS server. e) ROUTER : If you are using the ROUTER for the internet connection, you could set it “YES”.
User’s Manual DHT 300 SERIES NTSC Version PLAYBACK SEARCH The DVR allows you to easily find sections of recorded video using the Search feature. Press the SEARCH button to access the “PLAYBACK SEARCH SET” menu. [ PLAYBACK SEARCH SET ] PB:[ MASTER ] REC:[ MASTER ] 1.
User’s Manual DHT 300 SERIES NTSC Version PLAYBACK OPTION When the PLAY button is pressed, one of the Playback Search menus will appear. The Playback menu that appears upon pressing PLAY depends on the Search option that was last used. For example, if the last Search option used was a Time Search, then pressing PLAY will bring up the Playback Time Search.
User’s Manual DHT 300 SERIES NTSC Version PAN/TILT ZOOM The DVR is equipped with a built-in Pan/Tilt Zoom feature, which is only available when used in conjunction with a compatible Pan/Tilt Dome camera. The Pan/Tilt Zoom feature supports “Pelco D” protocol. To access and operate the PTZ feature, follow these instructions: Connect a compatible Pan/Tilt Zoom Dome camera to the CH 1 camera input.
User’s Manual DHT 300 SERIES NTSC Version REMOTE CONTROL Features of the Remote Control. For more details on specific remote control features, refer to the Monitor features FUNCTION DESCRIPTION SLEEP Mode On/Off. MENU Brings up the Main Menu. MENU Allows user to select individual cameras Freezes the Channel screen.
User’s Manual DHT 300 SERIES NTSC Version CAMERA INSTALLATION Connect the camera to the CAMERA INPUT on the rear panel of the system. LOOP VIDEO S-VIDEO AUDIO AUDIO ATTENTION ATTENTION CAUTION CAUTION VGA OUT RS-232 RISQUE DE ELECTROIQUE RISQUE DE ELECTROIQUE RICK OF ELECTRONIC SHOCK RICK OF ELECTRONIC SHOCK NE PAS ENLEVER...
User’s Manual DHT 300 SERIES NTSC Version CAMERA (BNC Connection) INSTALLATION Connect the camera to the CAMERA INPUT on the rear panel of the system. LOOP VIDEO S-VIDEO AUDIO AUDIO VGA OUT RS-232 VIDEO OUT VIDEO BNC CAMERA +DC 12V- AUDIO REAR D i g i m e r g e T e c h n o l o g i e s I n c .
User’s Manual DHT 300 SERIES NTSC Version MONITOR AND STANDARD VCR INSTALLATION Connect the camera to the CAMERA INPUT on the rear panel of the system LOOP VIDEO S-VIDEO AUDIO AUDIO VGA OUT RS-232 VIDE O OUT AUDIO INPUT VIDEO INPUT VIDEO INPUT S-VIDEO INPUT AUDIO INPUT...
User’s Manual DHT 300 SERIES NTSC Version ETHERNET (NETWORK), EXTERNAL ALARM DEVICE INSTALLATION INTERNET SENSOR LOOP ALARM IN VIDEO S-VIDEO AUDIO AUDIO ATTENTION ATTENTION CAUTION CAUTION VGA OUT RS-232 RISQUE DE ELECTROIQUE RISQUE DE ELECTROIQUE RICK OF ELECTRONIC SHOCK RICK OF ELECTRONIC SHOCK NE PAS ENLEVER NE PAS ENLEVER DO NOT OPEN...
User’s Manual DHT 300 SERIES NTSC Version RECORDING TIME (IN HOURS) BASED ON 160GB 720 X 240 BASIC NORMAL HIGH BEST 01 IPS 2858 2500 2052 1510 02 IPS 1428 1250 1026 03 IPS 05 IPS 10 IPS 15 IPS 30 IPS 60 IPS 360 X 240...
User’s Manual DHT 300 SERIES NTSC Version RECORDING TIME (IN GIGABYTES PER HOUR) 720 X 240 BASIC NORMAL HIGH BEST 01 IPS 0.056GB/H 0.064GB/H 0.078GB/H 0.106GB/H 02 IPS 0.112GB/H 0.128GB/H 0.156GB/H 0.211GB/H 0.169GB/H 0.192GB/H 0.233GB/H 0.317GB/H 03 IPS 05 IPS 0.28GB/H 0.321GB/H 0.389GB/H...
User’s Manual DHT 300 SERIES NTSC Version INSTALLING THE HDD NOTE: The HDD serves the same purpose in the DVR/Monitor as a video cassette does in a VCR. However, installing the HDD is a bit more complicated. Please follow the next steps carefully in order to ensure proper installation.
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User’s Manual DHT 300 SERIES NTSC Version NOTE: The 4 Pin connection is the DC Power cable, and the wider cable is the standard Hard Drive IDE type connection Secure the HDD in the Casing (optional) Use screws and tighten them, positioning the HDD into place. This step is optional, but it is recommended.
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User’s Manual DHT 300 SERIES NTSC Version (locked) If you need to unlock the cabinet, turn the key counter-clockwise from the position shown above. IF YOU DO NOT LOCK THE CABINET, THE DVR/MONITOR SYSTEM WILL NOT FUNCTION PROPERLY D i g i m e r g e T e c h n o l o g i e s I n c . 3 0 0 A l d e n R o a d •...
User’s Manual DHT 300 SERIES NTSC Version INSTALLING THE SLAVE HDD 1. Set the jumper setting on the slave hard drive to “slave” and install the hard drive as per the diagram below: D i g i m e r g e T e c h n o l o g i e s I n c . 3 0 0 A l d e n R o a d •...
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User’s Manual DHT 300 SERIES NTSC Version 2. After the slave drive has been installed, it needs to be activated in the menu, as follows: Power on the DHT. Only the master drive will be detected. Press Menu on the front of the DHT (or on the remote) then arrow down to the HDD/REC SET menu and press Enter.
User’s Manual DHT 300 SERIES NTSC Version INSTALLING THE NETVIEWER IN YOUR COMPUTER Follow these steps to install the NetViewer program from the supported disk. 1. Exit all applications currently running in the selected PC. 2. Insert the supplied software CD in the CD-ROM drive. 3.
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User’s Manual DHT 300 SERIES NTSC Version 5. Enter your name and organization and press Next. Figure 2: Destination Folder 6. Enter the desired folder for the installation or press Next. Figure 3: Installation 7. Press Install to start installing the program. D i g i m e r g e T e c h n o l o g i e s I n c .
User’s Manual DHT 300 SERIES NTSC Version Figure 4: Installation Complete 8. Press the Finish button to end the installation process. 9. Open the NetViewer icon located on your desktop and click on it. 10. The Netviewer main window will appear on the screen as shown below. 21.1 NETVIEWER MAIN SCREEN D i g i m e r g e T e c h n o l o g i e s I n c .
On the Netviewer software click the Setup icon , a small setup window s will appear. Enter the DVR IP address (i.e. 192.168.1.5 or domain name, ex johndoe1.digimerge.net ) Enter the DVR Port (i.e. 5000) Set the User ID (i.e. admin, Max. 5 digit) Set the video format (NTSC/PAL).
User’s Manual DHT 300 SERIES NTSC Version 22.2 VIEWING THE CAMERAS PROCEDURE To start viewing the cameras press the connect icon Enter the user ID and password then press OK (Default user is admin, default password is admin) If the Setup is properly done, the cameras will appear on the screen (see Figure 5,page 43).
User’s Manual DHT 300 SERIES NTSC Version 23 NET VIEWER SETTINGS 23.1 PANEL DESCRIPTION 4 5 6 1. Use these functions to “PLAY, STOP, PAUSE, REW and FF” the recordings saved on the HDD of the DVR. When the PLAY button is pressed the most recent recorded data will be played regardless of search data set on the DVR.
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User’s Manual DHT 300 SERIES NTSC Version 5. Set the Contrast/Bright/Sharpness/Color of each channel. Choose the channel. Set the Brightness Value. Set the Contrast Value. Set the Hue Value. Set the Saturation Value. 6. TIME SEARCH. This feature allows you to Search events on your DVR. Press the Search button.
User’s Manual DHT 300 SERIES NTSC Version 23.1.1 Saving in AVI format PROCEDURE Start the NETVIEWER application and press the SETUP BUTTON The SETUP window will come out (see Figure 6). Figure 6: Net viewer Setup Window From the SETUP menu, select the REC menu and the window will appear.
User’s Manual DHT 300 SERIES NTSC Version 23.1.2 CODEC Setting PROCEDURE Figure 7: Codec Setting 1. Choosing a Codec window displays the currently available Codec on your computer. Choose the Codec you want to use. 2. Select the image size to be saved. Select Full Size option. 3.
User’s Manual DHT 300 SERIES NTSC Version 23.1.3 Recording directory setting 1. Choose the Folder to be saved. 23.1.4 Recording format setting Select the Format of the image to be saved. Note: With the available DVR format, you can only playback with the Local Viewer. AVI format can be played with the Windows Media player or other player.
User’s Manual DHT 300 SERIES NTSC Version 23.1.6 Admin user id/password or guest password change PROCEDURE Click on the Setup icon to open the setup window. Note: you must be connected to the DVR to change the password Click on the admin icon •...
User’s Manual DHT 300 SERIES NTSC Version 23.1.7 Remote Capture Video Settings Configure the video capture settings to save and capture the video of the DVR on your PC. Click on the Setup icon and select the REC tab. Set the video compress Codec. Select the folder to save the video.
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User’s Manual DHT 300 SERIES NTSC Version Show the HDD information installed on the DVR. The value is the physical capacity of each HDD, and the value in the parenthesis is the available capacity for saving. Select the HDD for Recording Select the HDD for Playback Press button to apply the changes.
24.1 Registering for the DDNS Service 1. Use a computer to register and make sure to have Internet connection 2. Open a browser window and enter https://ddns.digimerge.net and press ENTER. 3. Select “Create Account” option and fill in the information D i g i m e r g e T e c h n o l o g i e s I n c .
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User’s Manual DHT 300 SERIES NTSC Version Enter the following information to create a new account: 1. Product Code: DHT309161 ( 9ch DVR) or DHT316161 ( 16ch DVR) 2. MAC Address: Enter the DVR/ MAC Address . To find the DVR Mac address you have 2 options.
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You can visit this site to change your account information and to set up additional Digimerge devices. Set up the Digimerge DVR to use this service as follows: On the DVR console bring up the menu . Select the 'DDNS Set' option.
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4. Record your Domain name here: Domain Name: .digimerge.net i.e. johndoe1.digimerge.net) User Name: D i g i m e r g e T e c h n o l o g i e s I n c . 3 0 0 A l d e n R o a d • M a r k h a m • O n t a r i o • C a n a d a • L 3 R 4 C 1 t e l : ( 9 0 5 ) 9 4 6 - 8 4 7 7 •...
DDNS: Enter “Yes” • Domain Name: The sent to you via email after you create a DDNS account. (the “digimerge.net “ extension is not required). • User Name: sent to you via email after you create a DDNS account. Example johndoe1 •...
430(W) x 90(H) x 460(D) mm [16.9”(W) x 3.5”(H) x 18.1”(D)] Because our products are subject to continuous improvement, Digimerge and its subsidiaries reserve the right to modify product design and specifications without notice and without incurring any obligation. E&OE D i g i m e r g e T e c h n o l o g i e s I n c .
User’s Manual DHT 300 SERIES NTSC Version TROUBLESHOOTING If the system does not function properly, please check the following points. PROBLEM REMEDY Re-insert HDD as per the section. INSTALLING THE HDD HDD not found Make sure that the HDD cartridge is locked.
User’s Manual DHT 300 SERIES NTSC Version CARE AND MAINTENANCE Please follow these instructions to ensure proper care and maintenance of this system Keep your monitor and camera dry. If it gets wet, wipe it dry immediately. Use and store your unit in normal temperature environment. Extreme temperatures can shorten the life of the electronic devices.
Digimerge, be repaired or replaced without charge. Any products repaired or replaced within the warranty period, shall be warranted by Digimerge to the initial end-user purchaser for 90 days from the return shipment date, or the remainder of the warranty term, whichever is longer, and if outside of the warranty period then for 90 days from the return shipment date.