ID View IV-400TX-SN Installation & Operation Manual

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4CH DIGITAL VIDEO RECORDER
IV-400TX-SN and IV-400TX-SN-CD
INSTALLATION &

OPERATION MANUAL

http://www.digitalidview.com
Before trying to connect or operate this product, please read this manual completely

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  • Page 1: Operation Manual

    4CH DIGITAL VIDEO RECORDER IV-400TX-SN and IV-400TX-SN-CD INSTALLATION & OPERATION MANUAL http://www.digitalidview.com Before trying to connect or operate this product, please read this manual completely...
  • Page 3: Safety Precautions

    SAFETY PRECAUTIONS All the following safety and operated instructions which will prevent harm or damage to the operator and other persons should be read before the unit is operated. INFORMATION This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    CONTENTS 1. INTRODUCTION ......... 3 3.5.5 Updating System Software ... 28 1.1 Product Introduction........3 3.6 Key Lock Operation ....... 28 4. MENU SETUP........29 1.2 Product Features ........3 4.1 REC Setting ........... 29 1.3. FRONT / REAR VIEW ......4 4.2 ALARM / MOTION Setting ..... 30 1.3.1 Front View ..........4 1.3.2 Rear View..........7 4.3 TIMER / SEQ / TITLE Setting ....
  • Page 5: Introduction

    1. INTRODUCTION 1. INTRODUCTION 1.1 Product Introduction levels for recording. This DVR is a storage media of digital video Event/Timer/Alarm recording mode.   image, which uses hard disk drives instead of Quick search by time, alarm, event, and   VCR tapes to store video. It enables you to recording list.
  • Page 6: Front / Rear View

    INTRODUCTION ( continued ) 1.3. FRONT / REAR VIEW 1.3.1 Front View IV-400TX-SN-CD IV-400TX-SN (FOR CD-ROM MODEL) (FOR REMOVABLE HDD MODEL) DISK A-rec T-rec Power Display Search Setup Seq./Save Enter Play Pause Stop ZOOM CD-RW device compartment: Hard-disk drive compartment:...
  • Page 7 PAUSE button: In a playback display, press this to freeze the display. During the freeze, press it to display one frame/field of a picture at a time in the forward direction. (Illuminate green in PAUSE mode.) PLAY button: Press to play back a recorded video from the hard disk. (Illuminate green in PLAY mode.) STOP button: Press to stop playing back a recorded video.
  • Page 8 the hard-disk drive is storing or retrieving data. The red light signals the hard-disk drive is filling up. The orange light indicates the hard-disk is retrieving at disk-full status. Shuttle Ring: The shuttle can be moved forward and backward for playback in either direction. Turn this left to play a recorded video in the reverse direction at faster or slower speeds than the recorded speed.
  • Page 9: Rear View

    1.3.2 Rear View hi-z SD Card RS-485 RS-232 ETHERNET MONITOR AUDIO ALARM DC12V 29 30 35 36 37 31 32 VIDEO Connector: These connector including SWITCH OUT, GROUND, connectors are used to connect the video ALARM OUT, DISK FULL, RECORD IN, output from a camera ALARM RESET,...
  • Page 10: Alarm In / Out

    1.4 ALARM In / Out DISK FULL ALARM RESET ALARM OUT RECORD IN GROUND ALARM1 IN ALARM4 IN ALARM2 IN ALARM3 IN The above figure is the rear view. ALARM2 IN (INPUT): same as the above, for CH 2 GND: Ground Contact. ALARM1 IN (INPUT): same as the above, for ALARM OUT (OUTPUT): This is an alarm output trigger.
  • Page 11: Installation

    2. INSTALLATION 2. INSTALLATION Please follow the instruction and the diagram below to set up the system. 2.1 Basic Connection . CONNECTING WITH 1 to 4 CAMERAS . ATTACHING AN EXTERNAL DEVICE TO DVR Connect an alarm out, alarm input, and a peripheral device as shown in the diagram below.
  • Page 12 Table 2.2 Compatible SATA hard-disk drives Manufacturer Model Capacity Rotation Cache ST340215AS 7200 RPM Seagate ST340815AS 7200 RPM ST380215AS 7200 RPM ST380815AS 7200 RPM ST3120215AS 120G 7200 RPM ST3120815AS 120G 7200 RPM ST3160215AS 160G 7200 RPM ST3160815AS 160G 7200 RPM ST3200820AS 200G 7200 RPM...
  • Page 13: System Information And

    2.3 System Information and Channel Selection FIGURE 3.3 A 2.3.1 System information 1+2 :59G 12.4 HR You can display system settings information as QUALITY : NTSC shown in FIGURE 3.3 A below at any time by RATE : 20 F/S pressing the Display button .
  • Page 14: Updating System Software

    Restart the unit when the device sounds a tone twice displays message “PLEASE Mode Result Display RESTART”. The process is complete. Live / Quad (If you have already followed the procedures 1~5, Record and the unit is still unable to switch on, please first CH1/ ( Single channel ) check if the SD card you are using is functioning...
  • Page 15: Operations

    3. OPERATIONS 3. OPERATIONS hard-disk drive will normally be filled in 3.7 hours This section shows you how to operate and (see the gray area in the table). If the total manage the DVR when it gets in the way. capacity of 80GB hard-disk drives is in use under the same refresh rate and picture quality, it will be 3.1 Configuring Recording...
  • Page 16 OPERATIONS ( continued ) PAL (Audio OFF) Possible Recording Time HDD=20GB ( hour ) BEST 15.0 27.1 51.1 99.3 171.6 605.3 906.4 1207.6 Image HIGH 10.8 18.0 32.5 61.4 119.2 205.9 726.3 1087.7 1449.1 Quality 13.5 22.5 40.6 76.7 149.0 257.4 907.9 1359.7 1811.4 STANDARD BASIC 11.4...
  • Page 17: Recording Operations

    3.2 Recording Operations (2) Select the CLOCK / TIMER and press the This section details the way to record video Enter button to enter the CLOCK / into hard-disk drives. Before commencing with TIMER page. (3) Select the TIMER-SET. the recording function, please configure the recording setting properly according to your (4) Press the Enter button to enter the REC...
  • Page 18: Alarm / Motion Recording

    set ALM OPERATION to ON/ OFF. (8) Press the REC button for 3 seconds during the scheduled recording to stop it any MAIN MENU time. If you wish to continue the scheduled RECORD ALARM / MOTION recording, press the REC button TIMER/ SEQ/ TITLE COMMUNICATION proceed.
  • Page 19: Externally Triggered Recording

    3.2.4 Externally Triggered Recording By connecting the RECORD IN of ALARM I/O on the rear panel of the DVR, you can activate/deactivate the recording function of a DVR. The file will be kept with a prefixed “R”. NOTE: The status of recording operations when an alarm takes place is shown in the diagrams below.
  • Page 20: Playback Operations

    3.3 Playback Operations This section shows you how to operate the fast, 3.3.2 Fast Forward/Backward slow, and single-picture playback functions, and details how the unit is to playback a file in a different operation status. Please refer to the There are speeds available for playback: 1x, following paragraphs specifying the relevant 2x, 4x, 8x, 16x, 30x and 100x.
  • Page 21: Play Back Picture-By-Picture

    3.3.5 Playback Recorded Video from Each subsequent turn of the shuttle an HDD of the mobile rack (for to the right increases the forward removable HDD model only) rate, as 1/2, 1/4, 1/8, and 1/16. (3) Reverse: Turn the Shuttle dial to the left to view the recorded video in the To play back a recorded video from an HD2,...
  • Page 22: Search Operations

    3.4 Search Operations 3.4.2 ALARM LIST Search This section shows you how to access Take the following steps to proceed with the recorded video. alarm-list search function. (1) Press the Search button to enter the 3.4.1 FULL LIST Search search mode. (2) Select the ALARM LIST and press the Take the following steps to proceed with the Enter button...
  • Page 23: Thumbnail Search

    (3) Set the time period you wish to search for ● You can also set up by using the Shuttle the recorded video. Ring and the Jog Dial to move eye focus. (4) Press the Enter button to start searching is the equal of the “<”...
  • Page 24: Sd Card Search

    requirement press Enter LEVEL : Interval = 1 Min button to display the image. (5) If you need another, please return to the 15:30:00 15:31:00 15:32:00 15:33:00 SD card JPG file list page and repeat steps 3 and 4 again for another search. 15:34:00 15:35:00 15:36:00...
  • Page 25 requirement and press the Enter button to display the image. (5) If you need another, please press the Enter button to return to the CD MENU page and repeat step (4) again for another search. SEARCH FULL LIST ALARM LIST TIME SEARCH THUMBNAIL SD CARD...
  • Page 26: Backup Operations

    3.5 Backup Operations iii ) Press the Seq./Save button 3.5.1 CD Rewritable unit Backup select # 3 ( "CD JPEG" ) and enter. Operations (FOR CD-ROM MODEL iv ) You've entered the CD JPEG menu. ONLY) Select item 1( “ADD” ) to add your image into the buffer.
  • Page 27: Mobile Rack Hd Backup Operations (For Removable Hdd Model Only)

    Hear that beeping signal to confirm your disc is ready. MAIN MENU RECORD ii ) Play the video back to find your desired ALARM / MOTION CLOCK/ TIMER item. Press PAUSE when you want to COMMUNICATION DISK SYSTEM start. iii ) Press the Seq./Save button GOTO DISK PAGE select # 4 ( "CD AVI"...
  • Page 28: Sd Card Backup Operations For Removable Hdd Model

    recorded video from HD 1 to HD2.   Stay on the DISK SETTING page. DISK SETTING   Use the “ ” and “v” buttons and HD REFORMAT button to highlight BACKUP; select HD2 USAGE ALARM, then press the Enter button HD BACKUP FULL HD FAT32...
  • Page 29 (1) Press the Setup button to enter the (1) Press the Setup button to enter the setup mode and select the DISK. setup mode and select the DISK. (2) Highlight DISK and press the Enter (2) Highlight DISK and press the Enter button to enter the DISK SETTING button...
  • Page 30: Backup The System Setting Info Into An Sd Card

    3.5.4 Backup the System setting info into 3.5.5 Updating System Software an SD card. Please refer to section 2.4 for more details. The DVR offers a quick setup method by 3.6 Key Lock Operation using the SD card. If a user wants to set many DVR devices with the same settings, The Key Lock operation protects the unit the DVR could save the whole setting in the...
  • Page 31: Menu Setup

    4. MENU SETUP 4. MENU SETUP 4.1 REC Setting MAIN MENU There are categories for operation setting in the RECORD menu setup system as shown below. The following ALARM/ MOTION TIMER/ SEQ/ TITLE sections will instruct you step by step how to COMMUNICATION configure the operation setting and state each DISK...
  • Page 32: Alarm / Motion Setting

    recording rates you can select from: 30F/S (30 NOTE: Audio function can only be activated at frames per second), 15F/S, 10F/S, 6F/S, the following refresh rates in NTSC(PAL): 2.7F/S, 1.2F/S, 0.61F/S, 0.35F/S, 1 F/8S, 30(25), 15(12.5), 10(8.3), 6(5), 2.7(2.7) 1F/12S, and 1F/16S. fields/sec.
  • Page 33 REC RATE: ALM TYPE: This option is for the purpose of adjusting the This option allows users to set a type of alarm number of pictures recorded every second input corresponding to the sensor signal in into a storage disk when an alarm input is use.
  • Page 34: Timer / Seq / Title Setting

    MOTION SETTING: two periods of time each day for scheduled The motion detection function is convenient for recording. This option allows you to set the people without an alarm trigger input, but the time each day when the DVR will start and stop function can be used with an alarm trigger recording.
  • Page 35: Communication Setting

    on the last Sunday of March. Time reverts to jumping is proceed. In live mode, press the standard time at 1:00 a.m. on the last Sunday Seq./Save button to switch the screen to the on October. sequential jumping mode. SET: Sets the beginning and ending for the daylight saving time.
  • Page 36 BAUD: MAIN MENU RECORD ALARM / MOTION You have the option of using a Baud rate ( at CLOCK/ TIMER COMMUNICATION 8 different levels : 2400, 4800, 9600, 19200, DISK SYSTEM 28800, 38400, 57600 or 115200). GOTO COMM PAGE NET ENABLE: COMM SETTING This option selects either enable or disable for COMM ID...
  • Page 37: Disk Setting

    FTP IP: FTP SETTING ENABLE : OFF Every FTP server has to own an IP address : ALARM REC REC MODE : 1F/ 1S REC RATE to be identified on the network. Enter the IP : SET FTP ACCOUNT address of the FTP server. USER: Enter the FTP user name (Login Name).
  • Page 38: System Setting

    purpose only. (This function has to be recording will automatically stop at the proceeded with when the HD 2 optimum of images. USAGE option is set to BACKUP.) NOTE: In the case of the CD-RW model you NOTE: In the case of the CD-RW model, only won’t see the “SD FILE”...
  • Page 39 This page is used for accessing the history of the MENU BACKGND: operation status, setting the password, resuming There are levels of background color factory default, and determining the menu display transparencies you can choose from: level 1 is background. totally transparent, level 3 is opaque, and level 2 is between levels 1 and 3.
  • Page 40 OFF: Disables pass protection for the setup menu. DEFAULT: This option allows you to reload the factory default setting. Please do note that the password will not be changed in the factory default setting. SD SETUP: The DVR offers a quick setup method by using an SD card.
  • Page 41: Network

    5. NETWORK 5. NETWORK 5.1 Network Configuration Physical Spec. of RJ-45 Cable for Ethernet Wire Type Cat. 5 Connector Type RJ-45 5.1.1 Cable Connections Max. Cable Length 100 m Please follow the instructions below to Hub Wiring Configuration Straight Through connect your DVR to a computer or a network Cross Over PC Wiring Configuration...
  • Page 42: Configure Your Dvr Network Settings

    5. NETWORK NETWORK ( continued ) highlight “NET ENABLE”; select ON. Then press the Enter button to proceed. PIN NO. PIN Assignment TX + RJ-45 socket 5.1.2.2 Enable DHCP Function TX - RX + MAIN MENU 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 Not Connected RECORD ALARM / MOTION...
  • Page 43 must be in the same class type as your network address. IP addresses are written as COMM SETTING four sets of numbers separated by periods; COMM ID for example, 192.168.0.1 Therefore, if the RS232 RS485 connected network is identified as Class C, BAUD :2400 NET ENABLE...
  • Page 44: Tcp/Ip Communication Setup

    5.1.3 TCP/IP Communication Setup Point to the Local Area Connection and click Follow the instructions below to install the the right bottom of the mouse. Click the TCP/IP communication program into your Properties enter Local Area computer. Connection. . Click the Start Menu from your computer, and point to the Control panel.
  • Page 45 If you are using a DHCP server, please select Obtain an IP address automatically. Any assigned IP address for the connected TCP/IP Configuration setting   Click Start   Control Panel   DVRs must be in the same class type as Network.Connections Local the server.
  • Page 46: Connection Testing

    5.1.4 Connection Testing With the previous settings, follow the instructions below to ensure whether you have established connection successfully. . Click Start   Command Programs If you receive a response as in the sample screen below, have successfully made the connection. .
  • Page 47: Triplex 4 Ch Dvr Viewer Software: Introduction

    5.2 TRIPLEX 4 CH DVR VIEWER SOFTWARE: The programs can be operated by a selected Introduction PC equipped with the following requirements: Intel Pentium III 750MHz (at least). This version of the TRIPLEX 4 CH DVR 128 MB RAM Viewer Software uses the Microsoft .Net Windows 98, NT, ME, 2000 and Framework version.
  • Page 48: Short Introduction

    Note: Please choose the "Next" button to ※ continue. Step 6 : After completing installation, you can Step 4: The installation screen will show the double - click the file shown below. Or click the message " C:\Program Files\ Viewer "Start Menu"...
  • Page 49: Operation

    4 - channel DVR device to 5.2.2.1 Program introduction see a list. NOTE: If you want to create a new DVR, please press the button to add it. ※ Step 2: Double click your selected device to see a window as on the right. Enter the "Username"...
  • Page 50 and then go to "Mark Date and Time" if you previous mode, use the mouse to click the right key, and choose "Close". wish to stamp the date and time of the image 4. Re-arrange the divisions: Click this on the image itself. Select "Dimension" to button to see the following channels.
  • Page 51 DVR. You can also use the Viewer Software to play and back up. If you have a PTZ camera, The left-hand set of buttons, , has the Viewer Software can also control it. four buttons, each of which, upon being clicked, will move one short step only in any “Play": Click it to see the DVR play window.
  • Page 52 buttons. The ‘Start’ and ‘End’ buttons fix the two 【Edit AVI】 : points of any panning movement you select. The third bottom button sets chosen ● File Path: To set the backup file and the movement in the play mode. file name, check the "Browser"...
  • Page 53 If you already want to back up, click the "Start backup" button. If you want to stop, click the "Stop backup" button. 5.2.3.4 Web Page Viewer This section provides instructions for using the Viewer Software to view the Web Page. NOTE: This device also provides the IE Browser function.
  • Page 54: Microsoft Internet Explorer

    5.2.3.5 Viewer setting 2. "Playback Record Time". Click the "Display Mode" to select from a drop - down list of two choices, "Hide" and "Show". Your choice will decide whether the images will display their date and time or not. 3.
  • Page 55: Change Record / Alarm Setting

    Browsing images from the DVR Recorded video list box. This box allows you to access all recorded The images from the DVR will be displayed on video which are stored in the HDD of the home page while going online with the DVR. the connected devices.
  • Page 56: Change Timer Record Setting

    3. Set the TIMER RECORD to ON to enable the 3. Click the button to submit the new TIMER RECORD function. Record / Alarm setting. 4. There time-periods available scheduling each day. The Timer Record setting 4. Click the button to return to the home page while the new image setting acts on page allows users to program the time each day the images to effect the desired changes...
  • Page 57: Miscellaneous

    6. MISCELLANEOUS 6. MISCELLANEOUS 6.1 RS-232 & RS-485 Setup & Protocol 6.1.1 RS232 & RS485 Setup Use a Null Modem cable (the standard RS-232 9 Pin Cable with Pin 2 and Pin 3 exchanged, see pin configuration chart below for details) to connect the COM 1 on the rear panel of the DVR to a PC.
  • Page 58 MISCELLANEOUS ( continued ) 6.1.2.1 Keys and signals ( Main Category = 0x01 ) PC Send: <0x41>, <0x01>, <0x20>, <0x01>, <Key Value>, <0x4f> < The value of a specific front panel key > KEY_PLAY 0x01 KEY_STOP 0x 03 KEY_PAUSE 0x 04 KEY_REC 0x 06 KEY_SETUP...
  • Page 59 2004/06/20 17:05:00 = <0xD4>, <0x07>, <0x06>, <0x14>, <0x11>, <0x05>, <0x00> DVR Act: Changing the time and date. D. Request State (Second Category=0x06) PC Request: <0x41>, <0x01>, <0x20>, <0x02>, <0x06>, <0x00>, <0x4f> DVR Response: <0x41>, <0x20>, <0x01>, <0x02>, <0x06>, <0x01>, <System State = 0..>, <0x4f>...
  • Page 60: Hard Disk Installation

    6.2 Hard Disk Installation Usually the unit comes with one hard-disk drive installed in compartment HD 1, which is default-configured as a master. Serial ATA (SATA) interface disk drives are designed for easy installation. It is not necessary to set any Secure the driver in the rack using 4 mounting screws in the side-mounting holes.
  • Page 61: Mobile Rack (For Removable Hdd Model)

    6.2.2 Mobile Rack (FOR REMOVABLE HDD MODEL) Make sure that the key Pull the active handle Push the carrier body Slide the carrier body is unlocked. outward to detach the further into the mobile back in the mobile rack. carrier body from the rack until fully inserted.
  • Page 62: System Default

    6.3 System Default SETUP MENU RECORD ALARM/ MOTION CLOCK/ TIMER COMMUNICATION DISK SYSTEM COMM SETTING REC SETTING COMM ID RS232 AUTO START REC RS485 15 F/S REC RATE BAUD :2400 NET ENABLE :OFF REC QUALITY BEST NET DHCP :OFF REWRITE DISK FULL NET IP :SET...
  • Page 63: Message

    6.4 O.S.D Message No. O.S.D Message Meanings NO DISK No hard-disk detected after power activated Suggest change the battery and reset the system BATTERY LOW time System Boot up LOADING VIDEO LOSS Video loss VIDEO IN Video input source KEY LOCKED Key lock function is on KEY UNLOCKED Key lock function is off...
  • Page 64: Time Index Table

    6.5 Time Index Table 12-02-03 12:20:55 12-02-03 12:20:55 12-02-03 13:30:33 01-30-04 16:00:34 01-30-04 16:00:34 3000 3000 Indexes Indexes 2999 02-03-04 16:00:56 3000 02-03-04 16:00:56 3000 02-08-04 17:30:58 Previously recorded data overwritten The point stops recording Previously recorded data remaining Time Index Table data.
  • Page 65: Specifications

    6.6 Specifications Model Number IV-400TX-SN IV-400TX-SN-CD Image System NTSC/PAL Resolution NTSC: 720 x 480 pixels / PAL: 720 x 576 pixels Composite Video In (BNC) x 4 Video In Video Out Composite Video Out (BNC) x 4, Monitor Out (BNC) x 1...
  • Page 66: Scanip

    6.7 ScanIP Follow the instructions below to use the ScanIP software to search the DVR devices in a local network. 1. Click the button to discover the connection of the all-type device in the LAN. The Device List will display the connection of the all-type device.
  • Page 67 2. To change any IP address, type in the new address in the “Free IP Address” box on the right as well as the device “Login Name” and “Password” in their respective blanks at bottom left, then click “UPDATE”, and the new address will automatically be sent to the device.
  • Page 68: Appendix 1. - Using Cd Discs (For Cd-Rw Model Only)

    3. Please do not touch the surface of the disc APPENDIX 1. – Using CD Discs where it has been recorded. (FOR CD-RW MODEL ONLY) 4. To insert the caddy please press the insert / eject button and hold the caddy lightly at the Please note that when using CD-ROM, CD-R or middle of its front and push gently to insert.
  • Page 69 3. Press the front of the tray or lightly and gently pull the tray out with two fingers. Caution When you use either a CD-RW or a CD-ROM, please pay heed to the following. 1. At the time of installation: As suggested in your specifications, please do not install in an unstable position or in one that causes vibrations.

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