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- Page 1 Ness Ultimate Series 4ch / 8ch / 16ch DVRs Setup & User’s Manual revision 1.6...
- Page 2 All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced, transmitted or stored in a retrieval system in any form or by any means, electronic, mechanical, photocopying, recording, or otherwise, without the prior written permission of Ness. Ness reserves the right to make changes to features and specifications at any time without prior notification in the interest of ongoing product development and improvement.
- Page 3 User’s Manual Caution and Preventive Tips • Switch the 115/230V selector to your local voltage standard • Handle with care, do not drop the unit • Mount the unit in an equipment rack or place it on a solid, stable surface. •...
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Page 4: Important Information
User’s Manual Important Information Before proceeding, please read and observe all instructions and warnings in this manual. Retain this manual with the original bill of sale for future reference and, if necessary, warranty service. When unpacking your unit, check for missing or damaged items. If any item is missing, or if damage is evident, DO NOT INSTALL OR OPERATE THIS PRODUCT. -
Page 5: Table Of Contents
User’s Manual Table of Contents 1. Overview ........................6 1.1 Product Key Features.....................7 1.2 Product Application Diagram ..................8 2. System Setup........................8 2.1 Position the Unit .....................9 2.2 Selecting Video Format ..................9 2.3 Connecting Devices to the Unit ................9 2.4 Rear Panel Connections..................10 3. - Page 6 User’s Manual 4.2.1 Sequence with Main Monitor..............30 4.2.2 Sequence with Call Monitor ..............30 4.3 Searching Recorded Video...................31 4.3.1 Searching by Time ..................32 4.3.2 Searching by Event..................32 4.4 Video Export......................33 4.4.1 Export from OSD Setup Menu ..............33 4.4.1.1 Select the External Device ............34 4.4.1.2 Select Video for Exporting ............35 4.4.1.3 Digital Signature ................36 4.4.1.4 Erase Disc ..................36...
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Page 7: Overview
User’s Manual Overview The Full-featured MPEG-4 DVR is an integrated digital video recorder that combines the features of a time-lapse audio / video recorder, a multiplexer, and a video server to create a single security CCTV solution. Its outstanding triplex+ operation enables users to view live or playback recorded video, and remote access through network simultaneously, while recording other video, and to view wanted recorded video instantly by entering the time and date or selecting recorded video from the event list. -
Page 8: Product Key Features
User’s Manual Product Key Features The Full-featured MPEG-4 DVR offers advanced features not typically found in standard multiplexers; it integrates the full features of a DVR, multiplexer and video server (by using the software DVRRemote). The key features of Full-featured MPEG-4 DVR are listed as follows. •... -
Page 9: Product Application Diagram
User’s Manual • Supports multiple language on-screen menus • Two levels of password security • Universal power input, no external power unit. Product Application Diagram Connect the unit with other devices as shown in the system diagram to complete a video surveillance solution. The figure shows also the expandability and flexibility of this digital recording system. -
Page 10: Position The Unit
User’s Manual Position the Unit Firstly, note to position / mount the Full-featured MPEG-4 DVR in a proper place and be sure to power off the unit before making any connections. The placed location should avoid hindering or blocking the unit from airflow. Enough airflow is needed to protect the unit from overheating. -
Page 11: Rear Panel Connections
User’s Manual Connecting Short-term Device If you plan to install any short-term devices to the Full-featured MPEG-4 DVR and use them as part of the unit system, such as USB CD-RW, USB Hard Disk Drive, etc. Make sure connecting those devices only during the unit is powered up. - Page 12 User’s Manual Camera Looping Plenty of BNC connectors are positioned on the real panel for looping out the video input. LAN Connector (RJ-45) The Full-featured MPEG-4 DVR is capable of networking. The LAN port opens the door of Full-featured MPEG-4 DVR to Ethernet where by the Internet.
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Page 13: General System Setup
User’s Manual RS-232C The unit provides a RS-232C communication port for sending and receiving signals. USB Connector (x2) There are two USB2.0 ports on the rear panel for users to connect external ® USB devices to the unit, such as ThumbDrive or CD-RW. -
Page 14: Front Panel Introduction
User’s Manual Front Panel Introduction The unit’s front panel controls enable user to control the unit and preset the programmable functions. 3.1.1 LED Definition The Full-featured MPEG-4 DVR LEDs on the front panel are described as follows. Power LED (Green) The LED lit during the period when the correct power is connected to the unit. -
Page 15: Functional Keys
User’s Manual 3.1.2 Functional Keys The Full-featured MPEG-4 DVR functional keys on the front panel for normal operation are described as follows. CALL • In Live mode, press to enter call monitor control mode. • In Playback mode, press to quick export video to external device, including ®... - Page 16 User’s Manual • Press to cancel or exit from certain mode or OSD menu without changing the settings made previously. • This key allows you to enable the key lock function. If the password protection has been enabled, press ESC for two seconds to lock up the function of certain keys on the front panel, including PLAY, MENU, SEARCH, CALL and DOME.
- Page 17 User’s Manual FREEZE • Press FREEZE while viewing live image, the live video will be frozen. The date / time information shown on the monitor will continue updating. Press FREEZE again to return to live mode. • Press FREEZE while playing the recorded video, the playback video will be paused.
- Page 18 User’s Manual JOG/SHUTTLE The jog/shuttle knob, shown as below figure, is a combination of a shuttle ring with an embedded jog disk, which is used to provide wide latitude in playback control. Note that the jog/shuttle knob is active only when the DVR unit has been in Playback mode.
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Page 19: Install Hdd To The Unit
User’s Manual • Inside the shuttle ring is the jog disk, shown as the figure, it can turns completely in either directions. Once you freeze the video, you can use the jog disk to go single-step playing back. Clockwise rotation causes a forward one-step playback;... -
Page 20: Power Up / Down The Unit
User’s Manual Power Up / Down the Unit If you must shut down the Full-featured MPEG-4 DVR for any reason, please use the proper shut down and power up procedures to avoid damaging to your DVR unit. To Power Up the Unit Check the used type of power source before plug in your DVR unit first (the acceptable power input is between AC110V ~AC240V), and turn on the unit using the power switch on the rear panel. -
Page 21: Entering Osd Setup Menu
User’s Manual Entering OSD Setup Menu The OSD Main menu contains a list of items that are used to configure the Full-featured MPEG 4 DVR. To enter the Main menu, press MENU and then enter Administrator or User password. The Password Verification screen displays as follows. -
Page 22: System Date / Time Setting
User’s Manual System Date / Time Setting User can set the current date, time and other OSD parameters in Date/Time menu (under System Setup menu). The administrator’s privileges are required for entering the submenu. In OSD Main menu, select <System Setup>... -
Page 23: Daylight Saving Time
User’s Manual Date Display Mode This function allows user to set the OSD display type of the date / time. There are three options to select from: <Y/M/D>, <M/D/Y> or <D/M/Y>. “Y” represents “Year”, “M” represents “Month” and “D” represents “Day”. Move to the item and press ENTER, the option starts blinking. -
Page 24: Record Schedule / Quality Setting
User’s Manual DST Bias The item allows user to set the amount of time to move forward from the standard time for daylight saving time. The available options are <30>, <60>, <90> and <120> minutes. Record Schedule / Quality Setting The Record Setup menu allows user to set recording quality, recording schedules, and other recording parameters. -
Page 25: Schedule Setup
User’s Manual 3.6.2 Schedule Setup The Schedule Setup is used to set the day and night time, or weekend recording schedule. Select <Schedule Setup> from the Record Setup menu and press ENTER; the following menu is displayed. Schedule Setup 1. Day Time Start AM06:00 2. -
Page 26: Per Camera Configuration
User’s Manual 3.6.4 Per Camera Configuration This function is used to set the Day / Night / Weekend PPS (Picture per Second) and Quality for each channel. The Preset Configuration must be set to <OFF> for accessing these schedules. The menu is displayed as below (Record Mode: 720×240@120PPS in NTSC / 720×288@100PPS in PAL). -
Page 27: Basic Operation
User’s Manual Basic Operation The Full-featured MPEG-4 DVR allows user to access some general operations through the front panel easily. The following sections introduce the general operations of the unit. Viewing Live / Playback Video The general functions in live and playback mode are described in the following sections. -
Page 28: Digital Zoom
User’s Manual 4.1.2 Digital Zoom Users are able to view a 2× full screen in live mode. To view the 2× full screen, follow the steps. • Press a CHANNEL key to view the corresponding camera in full screen. • Press ZOOM to enter a 2× full screen zoom mode of the selected camera. •... -
Page 29: Key Usage In Playback
User’s Manual Key Usage in Playback The key usage is slightly changed in playback mode. Following is the key usage found in playback mode. LEFT (Reverse Playback) The key is used to reverse the recorded video while the unit is playing back. Press the key repeatedly to increase the speed of reverse playback by 1×, 2×, 4×, 8×, 16×, or 32×. -
Page 30: Viewing Live Image In Playback Mode
User’s Manual Viewing Live Image in Playback Mode Press the MODE key repeatedly in playback mode, a 16-window viewing mode contains both live and playback image appears. This view mode is illustrated as the following figure. The eight windows on the top side of the screen playback the Live video from channel 1 to channel 8 respectively, and the other windows allow user to view Playback image from channel 1 to channel 8. -
Page 31: Sequence Setup
User’s Manual NOTE: When the VGA monitor is now under Dome Control Mode’ or the OSD setup mode, or hasn’t exit the OSD menu, the BNC monitor cannot access the OSD setup menu. Sequence Setup This section introduce you how to view in sequence mode with both Main Monitor and Call Monitor, if connected. -
Page 32: Searching Recorded Video
User’s Manual Follow the steps to control the call monitor. • Press the CALL key on the front panel to enter call monitor control mode, the message “Call Mode” will be shown on the bottom-left of the screen. Press 1-16 Key To Select Channel Press SEQ To Enable Sequence Call Mode •... -
Page 33: Searching By Time
User’s Manual 4.3.1 Searching by Time Follow the steps to search video by date and time. • Press SEARCH key to enter the Search menu; the From Time and End Time of the available video is listed on top of the screen. The value is unchangeable. -
Page 34: Video Export
User’s Manual Follow these steps to search event video through Event List: • Press SEARCH to enter the Search menu. • To search event video that has been recorded on a specific camera, use LEFT / RIGHT to move the cursor and press ENTER to select or de-select a channel. -
Page 35: Select The External Device
User’s Manual From the Main menu, select <Video Export> and press ENTER. The menu is displayed. Video Export 1. Select Device 2. Select Ch: CH1 CH2 CH3 CH4 3. From 2005/03/19 AM07:50:05 4. To 2005/03/28 PM03:09:18 5. Select Events 6. Data Type Normal 7. -
Page 36: Select Video For Exporting
User’s Manual 4.4.1.2 Select Video for Exporting After selecting video clips, set the item <Begin Export> to <YES> and press ENTER to start exporting. Following are the items for selecting video. Select Channel Select the channel that the administrator wants to export. Move the cursor to the wanted channel using LEFT / RIGHT keys, select or de-select a channel by pressing ENTER. -
Page 37: Digital Signature
User’s Manual Export Format The item is for selecting exporting video format. The options are <DRV> and <AVI>. The *.drv file can only be played back with DVRRemote and DVRPlayer and multiple camera video can be played from one file. The *.avi file can be played back with media players. -
Page 38: Ezburn Introduction
User’s Manual NOTE: Once an external device has been connected to the DVR unit, the device has priority over the built-in CD-RW; which means that the wanted video will be exported to the external device instead of the built-in CD-RW. According to the size of video, the export may take you about 10 minutes to 1 hour. -
Page 39: To Export Event Video
User’s Manual • Press CALL again on the point that you want to end the export. Now, the “ezBurn” window displays as below figure. The information shown on the window is for read only. • ezBurn confirmation Selected Device: Built-in-CD-RW All data on the disc will be erased. -
Page 40: Deleting Recorded Video
User’s Manual Deleting Recorded Video User can delete the recorded video in Purge Data menu. The administrator password is required to access the function. Select <Record Setup> from Main menu, and then in Record Setup menu, move the cursor to <Purge Data>... -
Page 41: Dome Connection
User’s Manual 4.6.1 Dome Connection Follow the steps to install dome camera. • See OSD Menu Setup Guide, Section Rear Panel Connections for RS-485 port pin definition. • Refer to the following figure. Connect the R+, R- terminals on the dome camera to the D+, D- terminals on the RS-485 port by RS-485 cable respectively. -
Page 42: Rs485 Setup
User’s Manual To configure dome protocol, select a camera first and set the communications protocol associated with dome camera using the Direction keys and ENTER. The available protocol includes <DynaColor>, <Pelco D>, <Pelco P>, <AD422>, <Fastrax 2> and <None> (default). NOTE: The settings become effective after saving the changes and exiting from the menu. -
Page 43: Dome Controlling Key
User’s Manual 4.6.4 Dome Controlling Key The function keys used in Dome Control are described as follows. Set / Go Preset This key is used to enter the Dome Preset menu to set up certain position as a preset and go to the predetermined preset positions for viewing. Toggle Hint Screen This function is used to avoid viewing the dome parameter information while controlling dome camera. -
Page 44: Setting Preset Points
User’s Manual Iris Close Use to close the Iris on the dome camera. Focus Far Use to focus the selected dome camera far. Zoom Out Use to zoom the dome camera out. This function is for user to choose the viewing area, more or less of it. -
Page 45: Calling Preset Points
User’s Manual • Press 1 to access the Set/Go Preset function. The Dome Preset menu is displayed. Dome Preset Index Set Preset Go Preset • Use UP / DOWN keys to select the desired preset number from the menu. • Set the <Set Preset> of the selected preset number to <YES>, and press ENTER to save the position. -
Page 46: Appendix A: Technical Specifications
User’s Manual Appendix A: Technical Specifications All specifications are subject to change without notice. MODEL NAME Full-featured MPEG-4 DVR Video Operation System Embedded ( Linux ) Video Standard NTSC/PAL switch selectable Video Operation Triplex+( Live, Record, Playback , Remote, and Internet access ) Resolution –... - Page 47 User’s Manual Remote Control Software DVRRemote Access Control 2 Level Password Remote Operation Monitoring, Playback, Recording, System Setup, Dome Camera Control RS232C D-sub 9 pin female RS485 Terminal Block Dome Control Protocol DynaColor, Pelco P, Pelco D, AD422, Fastrax 2...
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Page 48: Appendix B: Alarm I/O Definition
User’s Manual Appendix B: Alarm I/O Definition 16 channel DVR Pin Definition: Definition Definition RS485 D+ Alarm In 1 RS485 D- Alarm In 2 Ground Alarm In 3 Normal Close 1 Alarm In 4 Common Node 1 Alarm In 5 Normal Open 1 Alarm In 6 Ground...
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