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DIGITAL VIDEO RECORDER
IV-100CD
Installation &

Operating Manual

Before trying to connect or operate this product, please read this manual complete

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  • Page 1: Operating Manual

    DIGITAL VIDEO RECORDER IV-100CD Installation & Operating Manual Before trying to connect or operate this product, please read this manual complete...
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Table Of Contents SAFETY PRECAUTIONS ....................3 1. PRODUCT FEATURES ....................4 1.1 Product Introduction .......................4 1.2 Product Features ........................4 2. DESCRIPTION OF THE FRONT/REAR VIEW ............5 2.1 Front View ..........................5 2.2 Rear View..........................7 2.3 Terminal Block .........................8 3. INSTALLATION ......................9 3.1 Basic Connection........................9 3.2 Hard-Disk Drive Installation....................
  • Page 4 5.5 COMMUNICATION.......................33 5.6 DISK SETTING ........................34 5.7 SYSTEM ..........................35 6. SPECIFICATIONS .....................37 APPENDIX 1. -- RS-232 Protocol .................38 APPENDIX 2. -- IDE Hard Disk Installation ..............41 APPENDIX 3. -- System Default...................43 APPENDIX 4. -- O.S.D Message...................45 APPENDIX 5. -- Network Viewer, Image Viewer, and Image Convert program ..46 APPENDIX 6.
  • Page 5: 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. WARNING To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not expose this unit to rain or moisture. Do not block ventilation openings.
  • Page 6: Product Features

    1. PRODUCT FEATURES 1.1 Product Introduction This DVR is a storage media of digital video image, which uses hard-disk drives instead of VCR tapes to store video. It enables you to enjoy the extreme flexibility of digital image archiving instead of clumsy tape management, and is absolutely compatible with most multiplexers in the market.
  • Page 7: Description Of The Front/Rear View

    2. DESCRIPTION OF THE FRONT/REAR VIEW 2.1 Front View STOP DISPLAY SEARCH RETURN SETUP PLAY ENTER SAVE MONITOR PAUSE STEP 16 15 Hard-disk drive compartment. This compartment allows you to install a drive mostly for backup purpose. Make sure the drive is well secured with the mounting screws in the mobile rack before you put the rack into the compartment.
  • Page 8 STOP button: Press this to stop playing back a recorded video. FWD button: Press this to play a recorded video in the forward direction at faster or slower speeds than the recorded speed. Each subsequent press of the FWD button increases or slows the rate. PAUSE / STEP button: In a playback display, press this to freeze the display.
  • Page 9: Rear View

    2.2 Rear View MUX MAIN This device complies with VIDEO S-VIDEO MONITOR part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference. And POWER (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
  • Page 10: Terminal Block

    2.3 Terminal Block 1. ALM IN: (INPUT) This is an alarm input, which can be programmed in the menu system to Normally Open or Normally Closed. (Active low, 5V) 2. GND: Ground Contact. 3. ALM RST: (INPUT) This terminal connects to an alarm-clear device for clearing the alarm. (Active low, 5V) 4.
  • Page 11: Installation

    INSTALLATION Please follow the instructions and the diagram below to set up the system. 3.1 Basic Connection Please set the MULTIPLEXER option to OFF on the REC Setting page in the setup menu when it is connected with a single camera. (Please refer to section 5.3 MULTIPLEXER option) CONNECTING WITH A SINGLE CAMERA Camera MUX MAIN...
  • Page 12 Multiplexer Trig In S-Video MUX MAIN This device complies with MONITOR VIDEO S-VIDEO part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference. And POWER (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
  • Page 13: Hard-Disk Drive Installation

    3.2 Hard-Disk Drive Installation The DVR is equipped with three compartments of hard disk drive. The unit usually comes with one hard-disk drive installed in the compartment HD1, which is default-configured as a master. If you need a second hard-disk drive to be installed in the compartment HD2 or compartment HD3 (Mobile), please contact your distributors or installers for specific instructions on how to install it.
  • Page 14: System Information

    3.3 System Information You can display system settings information as shown on Table 3.3 A below at any time by pressing the DISPLAY button . However, when the DVR is displaying a decoded image from a multiplexer, you must first switch the unit to encoded image displaying (The pictures is switching swiftly and the light of DVR button is off) by pressing the*MUX/ DVR button...
  • Page 15: Updating System Software

    3.4 Updating System Software If the system software of the DVR needs to be upgraded, please take the following steps to safely update it. Important: Before carrying out the following procedures, please ensure the floppy disk is working and the file of system software is intact 1.
  • Page 16: Basic Operations

    4. BASIC OPERATIONS This section shows you how to operate and manage the DVR when it gets in the way. 4.1 Configuring Recording Settings Recording Time settings (Recording Rate and Picture Quality Setting) Recording time will vary depending on the image size, recording rate, and the capacity of hard-disk drive. Generally, the DVR comes with a built-in hard-disk drive for continuous recording from one to four weeks under most recording conditions.
  • Page 17: Recording Operations

    PAL System (For using with single camera) Possible Recording Time HDD=20 Gigabytes High 3.5 hr 7 hr 14 hr 28 hr 56 hr 112 hr 196 hr 560 hr 840 hr 1120 hr Image Standard 5.5 hr 11 hr 22 hr 44 hr 88 hr 176 hr...
  • Page 18 4.2.2 Timer Recording Timer recording provides two periods of time each day in a weekly table which programs the DVR to turn on and off at specified times. This way the DVR will start and stop recording according to the programmed schedule.
  • Page 19 MAIN MENU MAIN MENU TIME/ TITLE TIME/ TITLE RECORD TIMER RECORD TIMER RECORD RECORD ALARM ALARM COMMUNICATION COMMUNICATION DISK DISK SYSTEM SYSTEM GOTO TIMER PAGE GOTO TIMER PAGE RECORD TIMER RECORD TIMER REC ENABLE REC ENABLE------------------------OFF TIMER---------------------------------- SET TIMER MAIN PAGE MAIN PAGE...
  • Page 20 4.2.3 Alarm Recording Take the following steps to activate the programmed alarm recording. For ALM REC RATE, ALM REC QUALITY, ALARM STATUS, ALM DURATION, and PRE-ALARM settings, please refer to section 5.4 for more details. (1) Press the SETUP button to enter the MAIN MENU.
  • Page 21 NOTE: The status of recording operations as the diagrams shown below when an alarm takes place. Manual or Externally Triggered Recording Alarm Takes Place Actual Recording Speed Normal Alarm Normal Timer Recording Alarm Takes Place Actual Recording Speed Normal Alarm Normal Timer Recording Alarm Takes Place...
  • Page 22: Playback Operations

    4.3 Playback Operations This section shows you how to operate the fast, slow, and single-picture playback functions, and details how the unit is to playback a file in different operation status. Please refer to the following paragraphs specifying the relevant details. When playing a file, the monitor should display a flashing PLAY message and the PLAY button will light up indicating that the DVR is in the playback status.
  • Page 23 4.3.2 Slow Forward/Reverse There are 4 speeds available for a slow playback: 1/2, 1/4, 1/8, 1/16. Follow the instructions below to proceed with a slow playback. While playing back recorded video at the recorded speed: (1) Press the PAUSE/STEP button for the slow playback mode.
  • Page 24: Search Operations

    4.4 Search Operations This section shows you how to access recorded video. 4.4.1 Full List Search Take the following steps to proceed with the full list search function. (1) Press the SEARCH button to enter the search mode. ENTER (2) Select the FULL LIST and press the ENTER/SAVE button to access the complete list of SAVE...
  • Page 25: Data Backup

    4.4.3 Time Search Take the following steps to proceed with the time list search function. (1) Press the SEARCH button to enter the search mode. ENTER (2) Select the TIME SEARCH and press the ENTER/SAVE button to access the time setting SAVE page.
  • Page 26 (2) FULL: Duplicating all the recorded video from HD1 and HD 2 to HD3. Stay on the DISK SETTING page. Use the Up/Down buttons to highlight BACKUP; select FULL, then press the ENTER/SAVE button to proceed. ENTER SAVE MAIN MENU DISK SETTING TIME/ TITLE REFORMAT...
  • Page 27 MAIN MENU DISK SETTING TIME/ TITLE REFORMAT RECORD TIMER HD3 USAGE RECORD BACKUP----------------FULL ALARM ALARM COMMUNICATION SELECT DISK MAIN PAGE SYSTEM BACKUP PART TO HD3 A 1 2001-02-01 12:20 TOTAL: 41 M 2 2001-02-01 03:30 + A 3 2001-03-02 04:20 + READY TO GO 4 2001-04-01 13:30 OK CANCEL...
  • Page 28: Key Lock Operation

    4.6 Key Lock Operation The Key lock operation protects the unit against unauthorized use by disabling the entire front panel control. Simultaneously press these two buttons (as shown below) for at least 3 seconds to lock the unit; to release Key Lock, simultaneously press these two buttons again. STOP DISPLAY SEARCH...
  • Page 29: Menu Setup

    5. MENU SETUP There are 7 categories for operation setting in the setup menu system as shown below. The following sections will instruct you step by step to configure the operation setting and state each menu’s purpose and options. Press the SETUP button to access the setup menu.
  • Page 30: Time/ Date

    5.1 TIME/ DATE This device is able to print inerasable system time and title information directly onto images during recording. This page allows users to set the time and desired title, and to decide if the function is to be activated. The entries are listed as follows.
  • Page 31: Record Timer

    5.2 RECORD TIMER The DVR provides a weekly table, consisting of two periods of time each day for scheduled recording. This option allows you to set the time each day that the DVR will start and stop recording. MAIN MENU RECORD TIMER TIME/ TITLE REC ENABLE...
  • Page 32: Rec Setting

    5.3 REC SETTING This page allows you to set recording rate and recording quality, and to enable you to continue recording when the disk is full. MAIN MENU REC SETTING TIME/ TITLE REC RATE : 60 F/S RECORD TIMER REC QUALITY : HIGH RECORD DISK FULL...
  • Page 33: Alarm Setting

    5.4 ALARM SETTING This menu allows users to program the configuration of alarm recording only when an alarm input is activated. The device will record as long as the alarm input is activated. ALARM SETTING MAIN MENU ALM OPERATION : OFF TIME/ TITLE REC RATE : 60 F/S...
  • Page 34 ALM DURATION: This option allows users to set alarm for a certain duration. You can select one of the six following options: 0 SEC, 30SEC, 1 MIN, 5 MIN, 10 MIN, and NON-STOP. D uration Set ting Alar m r ecor ding D uration Alar m Alarm...
  • Page 35: Communication

    5.5 COMMUNICATION This option allows you to configure status of the RS-232 communication port when the connected with an external device, and the Ethernet communications settings. (Please refer to APPENDIX 1 RS-232 Protocol and APPENDIX 5 Network Function for more details) MAIN MENU COMM SETTING TIME/ TITLE...
  • Page 36: Disk Setting

    5.6 DISK SETTING MAIN MENU DISK SETTING TIME/ TITLE REFORMAT : HD 1 RECORD TIMER HD 3 USAGE : BACKUP RECORD BACKUP : FULL ALARM COMMUNICATION DISK SYSTEM GOTO DISK PAGE DISK REFORMAT/CLEAR REFORMAT: This option allows you to clear out all the data in the hard disk drive. You will be required to enter the pre-set password before proceeding with clearing out the data.
  • Page 37: System

    5.7 SYSTEM This page is used for accessing the history of operation status, setting the password, resuming factory default, and determining the menu display background. SYSTEM MAIN MENU OPERATION LOG : ENTER TIME/ TITLE MENU BACKGND : OFF RECORD TIMER FLICKER REDUCT : OFF RECORD...
  • Page 38 FLICKER REDUCT: This option allows you to eliminate the flickering condition of an image as it occurs during a playback picture by picture or a froze image display. However, when this function is activated, the picture quality might be degraded in a way. ON: Enable this function.
  • Page 39: Specifications

    6. SPECIFICATIONS Model Number CL-100CD Image System NTSC Resolution 720 x 480 pixels 720 x 576 pixels Video Input BNC x 2, S-Video x 1 Video Output BNC x 2, S-Video x 1 Storage Media 3 IDE Hard-Disk Drive (One mobile Rack) Image Format M-JPEG Critical Image Archiving...
  • Page 40: Appendix 1. -- Rs-232 Protocol

    APPENDIX 1. -- RS-232 Protocol 1.Setup 1.1Use 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. RS-232 RS-232 1.2 Set the RS-232 option to MASTER in the COMMUNICATION page of the setup menu.
  • Page 41 The different command types and their corresponding parameters are as follows: 2.1 Keys and signals PC Send: <0x41>, <0x01>, <Key Value>, <0x4f> < The value for a specific front panel key > KEY_PLAY KEY_STOP KEY_PAUSE KEY_POWER KEY_REC KEY_SETUP KEY_ENTER KEY_CANCEL KEY_SEARCH KEY_DISPLAY KEY_UP...
  • Page 42 2.2.3 Set Time (Second Category=0x02) PC Request: <0x41>, <0x02>, <0x02>, <0x07>, < 7 Time Value >, <0x4f> The following case is an illustration of < 7 Time Value> 2001/06/20 17:05:00 = <0xD1>, <0x07>, <0x06>, <0x14>, <0x11>, <0x05>, <0x00> DVR Act: Changing the time and date. 2.2.4 Request State (Second Category=0x05) PC Request: <0x41>, <0x02>, <0x05>, <0x00>, <0x4f>...
  • Page 43: Appendix 2. -- Ide Hard Disk Installation

    APPENDIX 2. -- IDE Hard Disk Installation Usually, the unit comes with one hard-disk drive installed in the compartment HD 1, which is default-configured as a master. If the unit was shipped without a hard-disk drive, please install hard disk in compartment 1 first. The jumper settings configuration of the installed hard-disk drives for the unit and compatible drives which can be used with this unit are listed in the table below.
  • Page 44 1. Unscrew all the mounting screws on the top cover of the unit and detach it first. Unplug the interface connector and the power connector to the drive. (Go to the next step, if there is no drive in the this compartment.) 2.
  • Page 45: Appendix 3. -- System Default

    APPENDIX 3. -- System Default MAIN MENU TIME/TITLE TIME/ TITLE TIME STAMP : OFF RECORD TIMER TIME SETTING : SET RECORD TITLE STAMP : OFF ALARM TITLE SETTING : SET COMMUNICATION DISK MAIN PAGE SYSTEM GOTO TIME/ TITLE PAGE REC TIME STAMP MAIN MENU RECORD TIMER TIME/ TITLE...
  • Page 46 MAIN MENU COMM SETTING TIME/ TITLE RS232 : MASTER RECORD TIMER NET ENABLE : OFF RECORD NET SETTING : SET ALARM COMMUNICATION DISK SYSTEM MAIN PAGE GOTO COMM PAGE SET RS232 MAIN MENU DISK SETTING TIME/ TITLE REFORMAT : HD 1 RECORD TIMER HD 3 USAGE : REC/PLAY...
  • Page 47: Appendix 4. -- O.s.d Message

    APPENDIX 4. -- O.S.D Message O.S.D Message Meanings NO DISK No hard disk detected after power on BATTERY LOW Suggest to change battery and reset system time LOADING System Boot up VIDEO LOSS Video loss VIDEO IN n Video input source KEY LOCKED Key lock function is on Key lock function is off...
  • Page 48: Appendix 5. -- Network Viewer, Image Viewer, And Image Convert Program

    APPENDIX 5. -- Network Viewer, Image Viewer, and Image Convert program This section provides instructions for installing and using the Net worker Viewer, Image Viewer, and Convert Image, which are included with the DVR. The programs can be operated in a chosen PC equipped with the following requirements.
  • Page 49 Physical specification for Ethernet Cat. 5 Wire Type Connector Type RJ-45 Max. Cable Length 30 M Hub Wiring Configuration Straight Through PC Wiring Configuration Cross Over NOTE: For more details on network connections, please refer to APPENDIX 7 1.2 Install the Network Viewer to your PC Install the Network Viewer from the supported CD-W.
  • Page 50 1.3 View DVR Video From A Remote PC Follow the instructions below to use the Network Viewer to browse a DVR video from a remote location. Upon entering the Network Viewer; the connection box will appear as follows. 1. Choose a channel number from the Channel drop-down list. 2.
  • Page 51 Viewing images View all the connected devices Once the connection has been established, click OK to enter the Multi-device mode window. (See the sample screen below) This window displays all the connected devices in sequence which has been arranged when you established the connection. Function Buttons Description Split-Screen display function bar.
  • Page 52 View single device Follow either of the following instructions to get into the single device mode. 1. Select the desired device from the DEVICE LIST box on the Multi-device Mode. The button will enable. Click the button to view the image of the selected device and have access to certain functional operations of the device via the network.
  • Page 53 Function Buttons Description Playback function bar. Play- Click to a recorded video from the PLAY LIST. Pause- Click to freeze the image. Stop- Click to stop playing back the recorded video or cease recording. REC- Click to activate recording function of the device. Step- Click to view images picture-by-picture.
  • Page 54 1.4 Change the Record & Timer Properties Via the network Follow the instructions below to reconfigure the record and schedule recording settings via the network. Set the regular record settings 1. When in the single –device mode, click to enter SETUP page. (See the sample screen as above A) 2.
  • Page 55 1.5 Archive Images To The Computer Single live or playback images can be stored into a local PC in the JPEG format. Follow the following instructions to save the viewed images to your PC. 1. Press to enter the following sample screen whenever in the live or playback mode. 2.
  • Page 56 2. View a still JPEG image This is image integrity-protect software. It doesn’t only allow you to view an archived image from a floppy or a HDD of a computer, but to also protect an archived image from reproduction or interpolation. If an image isn’t in the original format made by a DVR, the Image Viewer will not display the image and instead send a warning message”...
  • Page 57 3. Convert Image Program This program allows you to convert archived images into a 720x480 format, which allows you view the archived images via a computer with a JPEG compatible program. Please follow the instructions below to proceed. 1. Pop up the START menu from your computer, and point to the Programs/Picture Viewer to open up the program selection page.
  • Page 58: Appendix 6. -- Index Table

    APPENDIX 6. -- Index Table The following description details how the DVR manages an index table issue. The DVR will generate a time index table indicating recorded data kept in a respective HDD. This allows to individually select record data to be displayed via alarm list search and full list search. The maximum number of lists, for a respective HDD, is 2015.
  • Page 59: Appendix 7 -- Network Configuration

    APPENDIX 7 -- Network Configuration 1. Cable Connections Please follow the instructions below to connect your DVR to a computer or a network and to choose a proper RJ-45 cable configuration for connections. Physical specification of RJ-45 cable for Ethernet Wire Type Cat.
  • Page 60: Configure Your Dvr Network Settings

    RJ-45 PIN configuration for LAN Hub PIN NO. PIN Assignment TX + RJ-45 socket TX - RX + Not Connected 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 Not Connected RX - Not Connected Not Connected Connect with WAN (INTERNET) The RJ-45 PIN configuration for connecting with a WAN is the same as connecting with a LAN.
  • Page 61 2.1 Enable DVR Network Function Press the SETUP button to enter the OSD MAIN MENU. Please use the Right / Left buttons to highlight COMMUNICATION; then press the ENTER/SAVE button to enter the COMM ENTER SAVE SETTING page. Use the Up / Down buttons to highlight NET ENABLE;...
  • Page 62 NOTE: When only one unit of the DVR is connected with a computer or LAN, you can freely assign an IP address for the DVR. For example, there is a range of DVR IP addresses from 192.168.0.1 to 192.168.0.255. You can pick one for use from the range of IP. It’s not necessary to set MASK and GATEWAY;...
  • Page 63 Click the NETWORK icon twice to enter the NETWORK setting windows. Click on the Configuration tag; check if the TCP/IC is included among 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 64 4. TCP/IP installation During the installation, you will be requested to insert the windows 98 CD ROM. After installation, the PC will be restarted. TCP/IP Configuration setting Click Start Settings Control Panel Network. Select TCP/IP, and then click Properties. Before processing the DVR installation in a WAN, please make sure the Internet connection works properly.
  • Page 65: Connection Testing

    If you are using a DHCP server, please select Obtain an IP address automatically. Any assigned IP address for the connected DVRs must be in the same class type as the server. If there is no DHCP server, please select specify an IP address and type in the IP address of your PC. This IP address must be different from the DVR IP but in the same class type.
  • Page 66 If you receive a response as in the sample screen below, the connection hasn’t been successfully established. Please re-check all the hardware and software installation by repeating steps 1 to 5. If you still can’t establish the connection after rechecking, please contact your dealer. If you receive a response as in the sample screen below, you have successfully built the connection.

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