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  • Page 2: Safety Information

    1 | H.264 Digital Video Recorder Safety Information The safety information is provided for the wellness of the equipment and for the safety of the operator. Please review and observe all instructions and warnings in this manual. Note: Keep this manual handy every time you operate this equipment. Also, check with your dealer for further assistance and for the latest revision of this manual.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    User’s Manual | 2 Contents 1 : DVR U HAPTER ANUAL ETTING TARTED 1.1 Checking Supplied Items 1.2 System Application Overview 1.3 System Startup and Shutdown 1.4 Front Panel 1.5 Rear Panel 1.6 IR Remote Controller PERATION 2.1 User Login 2.2 Live Display Mode 2.3 Freeze Mode 2.4 Call Monitor Operation...
  • Page 4 3 | H.264 Digital Video Recorder 2 : ACS C HAPTER LIENT OFTWARE ANUAL 5 ACS (A DVANCE LIENT OFTWARE UIDE 5.1 Recommended PC Requirements 5.2 Install 5.3 Uninstall 5.4 Basic Operation 5.5 Advanced Operation 5.6 ACS Setup 3 : MAC ACS C HAPTER LIENT OFTWARE...

  • Page 5: Dvr User Manual

    User’s Manual | 4 Chapter 1 DVR U ANUAL...
  • Page 6 5 | Chapter 1 : DVR User’s Manual...

  • Page 7: Getting Started

    User’s Manual | 6 ETTING TARTED 1.1 Checking Supplied Items Make sure that you have the following items supplied with your DVR. If any of these items are missing or damaged, notify your vendor immediately. Do not dispose of the packing utilities in case of moving or storage purposes. Items Photo Quantity...

  • Page 8: System Application Overview

    7 | Chapter 1 : DVR User’s Manual 1.2 System Application Overview This section describes how to connect peripheral devices to the DVR according to your application. Install the DVR on a flat surface. If required, attach a rubber mount for installation. Place the DVR into the rack require tow people to hold the DVR in place.
  • Page 9 User’s Manual | 8 16 Channel DVR Compact Case Dimensions: 11.80” W x 2.16” H x 12.46” D ARNING ※ When connecting the power supply to the DVR , it is strongly recommended to use a UPS (Uninterruptible Power Supply)

  • Page 10: System Startup And Shutdown

    9 | Chapter 1 : DVR User’s Manual 1.3 System Startup and Shutdown 1.3.1 System Startup After connecting peripheral devices such as cameras, monitors, and a mouse to the DVR, connect the 12VDC 6.6Amps power supply to the power jack on the rear panel of the DVR. The boot-up screen will display as shown below.

  • Page 11: Front Panel

    User’s Manual | 10 1.4 Front Panel 4/8 Channel DVR Compact Case Items Items Functions Functions Indicate System Status Indicate System Status LED Indicator LED Indicator Power, Record, Network Power, Record, Network 16 Channel DVR Compact Case Items Functions Indicate System Status LED Indicator Power, Record, Network USB Port...

  • Page 12: Rear Panel

    11 | Chapter 1 : DVR User’s Manual 1.5 Rear Panel 4 Channel DVR Compact Case 8 Channel DVR Compact Case Name Description Video-In Camera inputs (Supports NTSC/PAL) Audio-In Audio Input Device (with Amplifier) Audio-Out Audio Output Device (with Amplifier) Video-Out Main Composite Monitor Output Spot-Out...
  • Page 13 User’s Manual | 12 16 Channel DVR Compact Case Name Description Video-In Camera inputs (Supports NTSC/PAL) Audio-In Audio Input Device (with Amplifier) Audio-Out Audio Output Device (with Amplifier) Video-Out Main Composite Monitor Output Spot-Out Spot Composite Monitor Output RS-232 Port RS-232 Input Device (POS) USB Port USB Port (Ver 2.0) for Mouse Operation, Backup Device, or Firmware Update...

  • Page 14: Alarm Terminal Block

    13 | Chapter 1 : DVR User’s Manual 1.5.4 Video-Out To connect main composite monitor 1.5.5 Spot-Out To connect composite spot monitor 1.5.6 VGA-Out To connect a VGA monitor 1.5.7 USB Port (Version 2.0) 1) To backup recorded video, using a USB flash drive (USB Memory Stick or USB HDD) 2) To upgrade the firmware 3) To connect a mouse for system navigation 1.5.8 LAN Port...

  • Page 15: Ir Remote Controller

    User’s Manual | 14 1.6 IR Remote Controller The IR remote control allows the use to operate the DVR without having to use the mouse. To use IR Remote Controller, the ID of the IR Remote Controller must be same as the ID of the DVR. Default ID # for DVR and IR Remote Controller is “1”.

  • Page 16: Operation

    15 | Chapter 1 : DVR User’s Manual PERATION 2.1 User Login The DVR has various configurations. The administrator can set the system password and can prevent the User(s) from making unauthorized changes to the configurations or recorded video Default Login is “admin”, and the password box is blank. Use the virtual keyboard to enter the password if required 1) [LOGIN] window will display on the monitor, until user logs in with the correct [User] and [Password].

  • Page 17: Live Display Mode

    User’s Manual | 16 2.2 Live Display Mode 2.2.1 Channel Selection After the camera channels are connected, the live real-time display mode is controlled through an easy remote control button operation. The images can be seen on real-time by 1, 4, and PIP screen. Press the Up & Down Arrow buttons on the IR remote controller to change the display screen sequentially.
  • Page 18 17 | Chapter 1 : DVR User’s Manual Administrator user can set different level of authorization for each user. If a certain user is not allowed to view a certain live and playback channel, then no image appears on the display screen. Refer to 4.1.2 User for details on how to setup. When a camera is disconnected, an alarm sound will be activated depending on the system settings.

  • Page 19: Icons Description

    User’s Manual | 18 2.2.2 Icons Description Icon Shown on Upper Right Corner Icon Shown on Bottom Right Corner Continuous Recording PTZ Camera Motion Detection Recording No HDD, Smart Alarm & HDD Failure Sensor Activating Recording Using PTZ Continuous+ Motion Recording Sequence Mode Continuous + Sensor Activating Digital Zoom Mode...
  • Page 20 19 | Chapter 1 : DVR User’s Manual 2.2.3 Toolbar Move the mouse cursor to the bottom of the screen monitor during live mode and the menu bar will appear instantly, as shown below. Instant (Emergency) Recording is useful to start recording when the user notices an unusual activity. In emergency recording, the system follows the [Panic Record] settings.
  • Page 21 User’s Manual | 20 2.2.4 Pop-up Menu Place the mouse cursor anywhere on the screen and click the right button of the mouse to display the popup menu as shown below. When [SEQUENCE] is selected, icon is shown on the bottom right corner of the screen, and the display screen will be changed sequentially.

  • Page 22: Freeze Mode

    21 | Chapter 1 : DVR User’s Manual 2.3 Freeze Mode Click the right button on the mouse when viewing a live image and select the [FREEZE] option on the pop-up menu. In the Freeze mode, the image pauses; the date/ time information does not; and the system clock continues running. Press [FREEZE] to pause the live view.

  • Page 23: Ptz Operation

    User’s Manual | 22 2.5 PTZ Operation User can go to PTZ mode by clicking right button of mouse and selecting [PTZ CONTROL] in the pop-up menu as shown below or by selecting the button on the menu bar located on the bottom of the main screen. In PTZ mode, user can control PTZ operation with USB mouse.
  • Page 24 23 | Chapter 1 : DVR User’s Manual The user can also select the [PRESET], [GUARD TOUR], or [EXIT PTZ CONTROL]. User will see numeric pad to select Preset number. The preset is defined by setting a PTZ protocol in the setting menu. The maximum number of preset is 255, but the max supported by the PTZ may be less.

  • Page 25: Instant Playback Of Recorded Video

    User’s Manual | 24 2.6 Instant Playback of Recorded Video To play a recorded image, press the [PLAY] button from the IR Remote Controller. It is easy to use the USB mouse to playback recording files. The recorded files can be played backwards or forwards. Press the [REWIND] and [FAST FORWARD] buttons, and the playback speed can be controlled in steps of 2, 4, 8, 16, 32 times the real-time when playing backwards or forwards.

  • Page 26: Clean Button During Playback

    25 | Chapter 1 : DVR User’s Manual 2.7 Clean Button During Playback De-interlacing feature is required for smooth playback of video that is recorded in D1 (720x480/576) resolution. In playback mode, user can press [CLEAN] icon at the menu bar located in the bottom of the main screen. After clicking [CLEAN] icon, a blue circle forms around the icon, which means de-interlacing has been activated.
  • Page 27 User’s Manual | 26 2.8 Instant Backup (Quick Backup During Playback) Press the Floppy Icon button. The Backup window will appear. Connect an appropriate USB flash drive and press [SCAN] button to get the system to recognize the device before archiving. Necessary file size will appear before the backup process begins. Users can check the [AUTO PLAYER] box to include the viewer file.

  • Page 28: Search Recording Image

    27 | Chapter 1 : DVR User’s Manual 2.9 Search Recording Image 2.9.1 Date/Time Search Select [DATE/TIME] in Setup Menu to search for a certain file within the recorded video data. The calendar displays dates with recorded video data in RED color. Click one of the desired dates in Red. Then, the recorded data for the selected date will appear.
  • Page 29 User’s Manual | 28 Panic Recording RED COLOR Continuous Recording YELLOW COLOR The DVR records all the time for the set camera(s). Motion Detection Recording GREEN COLOR The DVR only records when it detects motion. Users can also set motion record configuration in the [MOTION ALARM] tab. If user sets the [MOTION ALARM] tab to [OFF] and sets the [SCHEDULE] tab to [MOTION], the system will record when motion is detected but not activated.

  • Page 30: First Data

    29 | Chapter 1 : DVR User’s Manual 2.9.2 First Data Go to the first screen of the recorded videos. This is the oldest recorded video. 2.9.3 Last Data Go to the last screen of the recorded video. This is the most recent recorded video. 2.9.4 Event Log The Event Log Search finds particular events, quickly and easily.

  • Page 31: System Log

    User’s Manual | 30 2.9.5 System Log The System Log Search finds particular system log information, quickly and easily. User can copy this event list to USB memory device in text file format. Once export is completed, the user can find a folder titled with the exported date created in the USB thumb drive. There is [system.log] file stored in the folder.
  • Page 32 31 | Chapter 1 : DVR User’s Manual The following are the categories indicated on the system log viewer. Log by System Log by Setup Log by Network Each page of the [System Log] and [Event Log] Window displays 20 logs. User can view the next set of logs on another page by clicking the arrow icons.

  • Page 33: Dst Setting And Screen Saver

    User’s Manual | 32 2.10 DST Setting and Screen Saver DST starts at 2:00 local time on 2 Sunday of March, and ends at 2:00 DST on 1 Sunday of November. During DST (Daylight Saving Time), the DVR time clock adjusts to the regional time zone. The clock will shift by one hour after the DST settings start and will delay by one hour after DST finishes.
  • Page 34 33 | Chapter 1 : DVR User’s Manual When user clicks on the overlapped video data, a message titled [Recorded Video Selection] will pop up. The user can then select whether to play DST Data or Non-DST Data. Click [OK] to play DST image. Click [CANCEL] to play Non-DST image. [DST Image] [Non-DST Image]...
  • Page 35 User’s Manual | 34 To set a screensaver on the DVR, go to the menu [SYSTEM > SYSTEM INFO] and click [SCREEN SAVER] to get the Screen Saver window as shown below. Users can select [CRT] and/or [VGA] by checking the boxes. Users can set the WAITING TIME for when the monitor will automatically turn off.

  • Page 36: Setting

    35 | Chapter 1 : DVR User’s Manual ETTING The General Setup Menu consists of the following submenus: System, Device, Record, Network, Backup, and Quick Setup. Go to the Setup Menu by clicking the TOOL button on the menu bar or clicking the right mouse button. Users can move mouse pointer from [SYSTEM] to [QUICK SETUP] icons to look around the sub-menus on the menu screen instantly.
  • Page 37 User’s Manual | 36 Main Menu Sub Menu SYSTEM INFO USER SYSTEM EXPORT/IMPORT FACTORY DEFAULT CAMERA AUDIO SENSOR DEVICE MOTION ALARM EXTRA ALARM RECORD SETUP PANIC RECORD RECORD SCHEDULE HOLIDAY NETWORK DDNS NETWORK NOTIFICATION PATHFINDER BACKUP BACKUP QUICK SETUP QUICK SETUP...

  • Page 38: System

    37 | Chapter 1 : DVR User’s Manual 3.1 System 3.1.1 System Info Click [SYSTEM INFO] to edit the Date, Time, VGA Resolution, Language, Remote ID, Keyboard ID, Baudrate, NTP, Display, and the Screen Saver. User can also upgrade the Firmware or view the Firmware Version, Video Signal, IP Address, and Mac Address. Mac address is a unique network identification number for each system.
  • Page 39 User’s Manual | 38 Upgrade: Users can easily upgrade the DVR via DVD, CD, USB, or FTP Server. ROCEDURE How to upgrade system firmware by using USB memory stick Insert the USB thumb-drive formatted by FAT32 in any USB port of DVR (compatible with USB 2.0). Press the [SCAN] button and the brand or model name of the USB will display on the [DEVICE] field.
  • Page 40 39 | Chapter 1 : DVR User’s Manual You may hide or unhide Live or Playback Status Display by checking the box. DVRs support the following video resolutions: 800x600, 1024x768, 1280x1024, 1280x720, and more. User must set the proper resolution according to the monitor resolution.
  • Page 41 User’s Manual | 40 3.1.2 User “Admin” with no factory default password is always the main user of the DVR. Admin should change the password of the DVR for extra security. Admin can add new users with different permission levels in areas of Function, Menu Access, and Live & Playback. [FUNCTION] consists of Search, PTZ, Backup, and Playback.
  • Page 42 41 | Chapter 1 : DVR User’s Manual 3.1.3 Export/Import Users can copy and paste the system configuration values in this menu. EXPORT enables user to copy the settings for the DVR to any USB memory devices. IMPORT enables user to recall the settings saved from other systems using CD/DVD/USB memory devices. During the import process, make sure that the firmware version of source DVR is the same as the destination DVR.
  • Page 43 User’s Manual | 42 3.1.4 HDD [HDD] tab displays the HDD information. SATA HDD is used for the VMAXFlex. HDD Full : When HDD is full, the DVR can overwrite old data or stop recording. Check [OVERWRITE] or [REC STOP]. HDD Clear : This button is used to format a new HDD or an existing HDD.

  • Page 44: Factory Default

    43 | Chapter 1 : DVR User’s Manual If system resources are busy with task, such as making a network connection or performing video playback during the format process, the format may fail. If the format fails, reboot the system resources and then try to format again. [Format Completed] 1) Formatting may take around 2 minutes for 250GB, 3 minutes for 500GB, or 4 minutes for 750GB.

  • Page 45: Device

    User’s Manual | 44 3.2 Device The [DEVICE] button consists of the following submenus: Camera, Audio, Sensor, Motion Alarm, Extra Alarm, and PTZ. 3.2.1 Camera The [CAMERA] tab enables user to change camera settings. Users can change Title, Covert, Brightness, Contrast, Color, Sensitivity, Audio Mapping, and Motion Area Setting for each camera.
  • Page 46 45 | Chapter 1 : DVR User’s Manual 3.2.2 Audio Users can select the audio input and output during live display and match the audio input to a designated channel. (Please refer to Section 4.3.1 Camera Record for more details. User can raise or drop the volume by using the volume control panel.
  • Page 47 User’s Manual | 46 3.2.3 Sensor  Type: Select from [OFF], [N.O], and [N.C].  Cam: Select the associated camera.  Notify: Click the down arrow button below Notify to select how to be alerted when a sensor is activated or a motion is triggered.

  • Page 48: Motion Alarm

    47 | Chapter 1 : DVR User’s Manual 3.2.4 Motion Alarm [MOTION ALARM] records only when DVR S/W triggers motion detection within the defined motion area. If user sets Intensive to [ON], the DVR records at the maximum recording speed upon motion detection. Video will record for the selected post-alarm dwell time, and pre-alarm video will record for the specified time.
  • Page 49 User’s Manual | 48 3.2.6 PTZ Full control of PTZ cameras is available in this menu. Please refer to Section 3.3 PTZ Operation for details.  PTZ Menu (Depending on the model of PTZ camera): If selected, the OSD menu of PTZ camera is imported and shown on the DVR monitor allowing the user to control the full PTZ settings.

  • Page 50: Record

    49 | Chapter 1 : DVR User’s Manual 3.3 Record Configure various record settings such as Continuous, Event, and Panic for each individual camera channel in the Record Setup Menu. Network Stream settings are configured independently from the record settings in this menu as well. Therefore, the user can optimize the bandwidth used by configuring the resolution, FPS, and image quality separately.
  • Page 51 User’s Manual | 50 Mode “M” (Motion Detection) or “S” (Sensor/Alarm) uses the Event Recording Settings only. [Event Record Setting] Mode “C+M” (Continuous + Motion), “C+S” (Continuous + Sensor), or “C+M+S” (Continuous + Motion + Sensor) simultaneously engages both Continuous and Event Recording Settings. DVR records with continuous record settings, but when there is an event (Motion, Sensor, and Alarm), the DVR records with the Event Record Settings.
  • Page 52 51 | Chapter 1 : DVR User’s Manual [FPS and Quality Setup] Select the FPS (Frames Per Second) for each camera channel. The system automatically calculates [Remaining FPS] that users can use. Quality influences the “byte size per image.” When Quality is [Low], both image quality and size is lower. When Quality is [High], both image quality and size is higher.
  • Page 53 User’s Manual | 52 The maximum number of FPS is 480(400)FPS for the DVR. If the recording setting exceeds the limit while users setup the Resolution and FPS, the popup message “Please check FPS setting.” will appear. Please setup the resolution and FPS again based on the “Remaining FPS”.
  • Page 54 53 | Chapter 1 : DVR User’s Manual Configure the Network Stream Settings independently from the Record Settings. Click [LIVE STREAM] button. [LIVE STREAM] window will now appear, as shown below. [LIVE STREAM] enables users to optimize data transmitted over the network by configuring the Resolution, FPS, and Quality without affecting the Record Settings.
  • Page 55 User’s Manual | 54 3.3.2 Schedule Set the Recording Schedule. All Schedules is marked for recording as factory default. To cancel recording for a specific time, select [CLEAR] button and click or drag the specific date/time. When Advanced Setting is selected, [SCHEDULE 1] and [SCHEDULE2] buttons will appear. Click the SCHEDULE button you wish to follow in the recording schedule and click the specific dates and times.
  • Page 56 55 | Chapter 1 : DVR User’s Manual 3.3.3 Holiday Click [HOLIDAY] tab to assign holidays. Assign a unique schedule for holidays in the [SCHEDULE] tab.

  • Page 57: Network

    User’s Manual | 56 3.4 Network 3.4.1 Network The DVR has a built-in web server. Network Type: Select network type. Select LAN for fixed (Static) IP or DHCP for dynamic IP. If you select DHCP, click [IP DETECT] button to detect the network information. Subnet Mask: Clarifies the subnet that the system belongs to.
  • Page 58 57 | Chapter 1 : DVR User’s Manual UPnP (Universal Plug and Play): UPnP stands for Universal Plug and Play, which indicates a universal protocol for widespread plug-and-play devices to ease the network implementation. When the PC and DVR have the UPnP installed, the PC automatically begins to recognize the DVR in the same local area network.
  • Page 59 User’s Manual | 58 Auto Private IP Setup (NAT Traversal): The UPnP NAT Traversal function will help to setup the DVR to connect to the internet via a router. When a PC connects to a DVR that is not in the same local area network, a real IPO Address and corresponding Port Number is required.
  • Page 60 59 | Chapter 1 : DVR User’s Manual -Technical Tips- If your DVR is connected behind the router be sure to login to your router to open TCP/IP Port, Mobile Port, and Web Port and forward them to the DVR IP address. If the DNS Server is using an internal IP (192.168.0.2 or 10.10.10.2), the system can block DDNS registration information, due to router setting error or network security reasons in the DHCP setting.
  • Page 61 User’s Manual | 60 3.4.3 Notification Remote Notify: The system can notify an alarm message to the IP address of ACS (Advanced Client Software) over the network. Choose from a selection of different kinds of alarms by pressing [ADD] button: Sensor, Motion Detection, Disk Full, Admin PW Changed, S.M.A.R.T, System Start, Log In/Out, Recording Failure, and Video Loss.

  • Page 62: Backup

    61 | Chapter 1 : DVR User’s Manual 3.5 Backup 3.5.1 Manual Backup Users can archive a video clip recorded for a certain period on a selected channel or channels as shown below. Connect an appropriate USB flash drive and press [SCAN] button to get the system to recognize the device before archiving. Necessary file size will be shown before burning.
  • Page 63 User’s Manual | 62 3.5.2 ACS (Advance Client Software) Backup Player If [AUTO PLAYER] is checked, there will be a single file after archiving. Double-click the backup file to open the video data file. If the backup file does not have Auto Player, double-click [BackupPlayer.exe] file in the folder titled with the date to open the video data file in PSF format.

  • Page 64: Quick Setup

    63 | Chapter 1 : DVR User’s Manual 3.6 Quick Setup [QUICK SETUP] enables easy setup for recording resolution, recording speed by frame, recording mode, and recording periods. The system will follow the configurations for [QUICK SETUP] regardless of configurations set in other menus. Do not check [USE QUICK STEUP], if you want to use full system configuration defined in other menus.

  • Page 65: Web Surveillance

    User’s Manual | 64 URVEILLANCE The DVR has a built-in web server. With an ordinary web-browser over the network, users can stay connected to the system for monitoring, playback, or remote configuration without an Advanced Client Software (ACS). 4.1 Web Login Indicate the Web Port in the Router;...
  • Page 66 65 | Chapter 1 : DVR User’s Manual After logging in with the correct User ID and password, user can make various configuration changes in the Web Configuration window seen below. The Web Configuration Menu is only available to the administrator (admin) account. [SMART SETUP] [NETWORK] [EVENT NOTIFY]...

  • Page 67: Web Monitoring

    User’s Manual | 66 4.3 Web Monitoring The Active-X file from the DVR has to be installed to the workstation PC to monitor live video. Click [INSTALL] button. Click [NEXT] button to continue setup. When setup is complete, click [FINISH] button. Click [CONNECT] button located on the top left corner to connect to the DVR.
  • Page 68 67 | Chapter 1 : DVR User’s Manual The image resolution of the live view in the web browser is transferred from the DVR. (Live image over the web browser depends on the [LIVE STREAM] Value on record mode of DVR.) Refer to 4.3.1 Record Setup for details.

  • Page 69: Web Playback

    User’s Manual | 68 4.4 Web Playback Remotely playback the DVR images by marking the [SEARCH] box on the top left corner of the Web Browser. Click [CONNECT] button to connect to the DVR. Time Search: Select the date and time on Time Search, located at the center left of the window. Click button.
  • Page 70 69 | Chapter 1 : DVR User’s Manual Chapter 2 ACS C LIENT OFTWARE ANUAL...
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  • Page 72: Recommended Pc Requirements

    71 | Chapter 2: ACS Client Software User’s Manual 5 ACS (A DVANCE LIENT OFTWARE UIDE 5.1 Recommended PC Requirements Recommended PC Requirements Windows XP, Vista, 7 Pentium Dual Core 1.8GHz or higher 1024*768, 256MB Supporting DirectX 20MB for installation, 10GB for Remote Backup Minimum PC Requirement Windows XP, Vista Pentium 4, 2GHz...

  • Page 73: Install

    User’s Manual | 72 5.2 Install Run [Advanced Client Software Setup.exe] on CD. Then, a Setup Window will appear as below. Press [BROWSE…] button if you want to install the program into a different directory. Click [NEXT] button. Press [BROWSE…] button if you want to place the shortcuts into a different folder. Click [NEXT] button.
  • Page 74 73 | Chapter 2: ACS Client Software User’s Manual Press the [NEXT] button to move to the next screen. To create a desktop icon, check [CREATE A DESKTOP ICON] box. Press the [INSTALL] button to move to the next screen and begin installation. When the installation is complete, the following message appears.

  • Page 75: Uninstall

    User’s Manual | 74 5.3 Uninstall To uninstall ACS, press [Uninstall ACS] from Start Menu. Account Manager will appear in Windows7 or Windows Vista. Press [YES] to begin uninstalling. The window below appears. When the un-installation is complete, the following message appears.

  • Page 76: Basic Operation

    75 | Chapter 2: ACS Client Software User’s Manual 5.4 Basic Operation Click on icon on Desktop or click on [ACS] link in the start menu. 5.4.1 Login Administrator is the highest level of authority for the operation of ACS (Advanced Client Software). Default ID and Password for Administrator - User ID: Administrator - Password box is blank...

  • Page 77: Screen Layout

    User’s Manual | 76 5.4.2 Screen Layout Description Item ACS Setting, Live Mode, Search, Disconnect, Image Save, Video Save, Screen Mode ACS Toolbar Remote Setup Sites (DVRs) Registered and configured DVR Site list List Panel PTZ Panel PTZ Camera Control in Live Mode Calendar Panel Search by Time and Date Search mode displays the Recorded Information.

  • Page 78: Tool Bar

    77 | Chapter 2: ACS Client Software User’s Manual 5.4.3 Tool Bar Icon Description ACS Setup Option Setup for ACS (Advanced Client Software) Live Connect and Display Live channels from selected DVR Search Connect and Display Recorded channels from selected DVR Disconnect Disconnect a Selected Channel Disconnect All...

  • Page 79: Ptz Control Panel

    User’s Manual | 78 5.4.5 PTZ Control Panel PTZ Camera Control in Live Mode Description Button Directional Arrows Move PTZ Cameras in 8 directions. ZOOM Zoom In (+) & Zoom Out (-) FOCUS Focus In (+) & Focus Out (-) Virtual PTZ Click button to use mouse to control PTZ cameras.
  • Page 80 79 | Chapter 2: ACS Client Software User’s Manual Search Panel is only available in search mode.  The Search Panel shows the recorded data for each channel. Record Mode is distinguished by color. No Record White Continuous (Yellow) Panic (Red) Alarm (Orange) Motion (Green) ...
  • Page 81 User’s Manual | 80  (Audio On/Off): Turn On or Off for Audio channel.  Two-way Audio : Two-Audio between ACS and DVR. 5.4.8 Display Channel  Showing Live or Search Mode  In Live Mode, the text “Live” will be displayed in white, and the screen will be bordered in blue. ...

  • Page 82: Advanced Operation

    81 | Chapter 2: ACS Client Software User’s Manual 5.5 Advanced Operation Click the right button of the mouse to display the popup menu. As shown to select: Add DVR Site Live Search Disconnect Disconnect All Event Search Remote Backup Firmware update Remote Setup for the DVR remote configuration...

  • Page 83: Event Search

    User’s Manual | 82 5.5.1 Event Search Place the mouse cursor on the Site List Panel and click the right mouse button. A popup menu will appear. Click [EVENT SEARCH]. Function Description Connection Info Type in the DVR info to connect. Progress Bar Shows the progress.

  • Page 84: Remote Backup

    83 | Chapter 2: ACS Client Software User’s Manual 5.5.2 Remote Backup Place the mouse cursor on the Site List Panel and click the right mouse button. A popup menu will appear. Click [REMOTE BACKUP]. Function Description Connection Info Type in the DVR info to connect. Recording Directory Select or change the backup directory.

  • Page 85: Firmware Upgrade

    User’s Manual | 84 5.5.3 Firmware Upgrade Place the mouse cursor on the Site List Panel and click the right mouse button. A popup menu will appear. Click [FIRMWARE UPGRADE]. Function Description Connection Info Type in the DVR info to connect. Firmware Directory Select the new firmware to upgrade.

  • Page 86: Acs Setup

    85 | Chapter 2: ACS Client Software User’s Manual 5.6 ACS Setup This is for DVR Registration, User, Display, and Other Options. 5.6.1 DVR Registration Place the mouse cursor on the Site List Panel and click the right mouse button. A popup menu will appear. Select DVR Registration [ADD], [EDIT], or [REMOVE] DVR site information.
  • Page 87 User’s Manual | 86 To modify and/or remove DVR information, click [Add] or [Remove] to amend DVR site information. After clicking [OK], the new DVR information will appear on the DVR Site List Panel. 5.6.2 Add / Edit / Remove ACS (Advance Client Software) User User authority can be changed by Administrator account.
  • Page 88 87 | Chapter 2: ACS Client Software User’s Manual 5.6.3 Display Go here to setup [OSD]. Time Format Sync (DVR: ACS): This option synchronizes the DVR time format with ACS. 5.6.4 Event...
  • Page 89 User’s Manual | 88 5.6.5 Misc. Function Description Recording Directory Select or change the directory for where your still images and videos are saved. Event Type in the Event Port to receive the event list. 1025 ~ 60000 is recommended. Language Select the ACS language.
  • Page 90 89 | Chapter 3: Mac ACS (Advance Client Software) Chapter 3 MAC ACS C LIENT OFTWARE ANUAL...
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  • Page 92: Mac Requirements

    91 | Chapter 3: Mac ACS (Advance Client Software) 6 MAC ACS U UIDE 6.1 Mac Requirements Recommended Mac Requirements Mac OS X 10.6 (Snow Leopard) Built-in Intel CPU MAC Recommended More than 128MB Recommended More than 1GB 20MB Free Space Minimum Mac Requirements Mac OS X 10.5 (Leopard) Built-in Intel CPU MAC...

  • Page 93: Install

    User’s Manual | 92 6.2 Install Run [MAC ACS.pkg] on CD, and the below setup menu will appear. Select the HDD where you wish to install the program. Press the [CONTINUE] button to move to the next screen. Press the [INSTALL] button to move to the next screen.
  • Page 94 93 | Chapter 3: Mac ACS (Advance Client Software) Type in the password and click [OK] to begin installation. When the installation is complete, the following message will appear. Click [CLOSE] to close the window.

  • Page 95: Basic Operation

    User’s Manual | 94 6.3 Basic Operation Click on [ACS] icon located in the Application Folder.
  • Page 96 95 | Chapter 3: Mac ACS (Advance Client Software) 6.3.1 Screen Layout Item Description Site Manager, Connect, Disconnect, Disconnect All, Print, JPG Export MOV Export, Screen Main Toolbar Display Mode DVR List Panel Registered DVR Site List; Connect by Drag & Drop Live or Search Click Live or Search Mode to connect to the sites.
  • Page 97 User’s Manual | 96 6.3.2 Main Toolbar Button Description Site Manager Register or delete DVR Site Connect to a selected DVR site, listed on the DVR list panel. Connect Select Live or Search mode at Connect Mode Panel. Disconnect Disconnect a selected channel. Disconnect All Disconnect All Channels.

  • Page 98: Ptz Panel

    97 | Chapter 3: Mac ACS (Advance Client Software) 6.3.4 PTZ Panel PTZ Camera Controls in Live Mode. PTZ Camera can be controlled if the channel is activated on PTZ operation. Button Description Navigation Keys Move PTZ Cameras in 8 directions. ZOOM Zoom In (+) and Zoom Out (-) FOCUS...

  • Page 99: Search Panel

    User’s Manual | 98 6.3.6 Search Panel Search Panel is only available in Search Mode.  The Search Panel shows the recorded data for each channel.  Record Mode is distinguished by color. No Record Background Color Continuous (Yellow Color) Panic (Red Color) Alarm (Orange Color) Motion (Green Color)
  • Page 100 99 | Chapter 3: Mac ACS (Advance Client Software) 6.3.7 Site Manager [ADD], [MODIFY], or [REMOVE] DVR site information. Press to register a DVR. The default value is registered...
  • Page 101 User’s Manual | 100 To modify, double-click on the item. For example, double-click [new site] to change the name. Press after modifications has been made. Function Description Name Enter the location name or the DVR name of the site to be registered. Address Enter the IP address or DDNS (DVR Name) of the DVR Port...
  • Page 102 101 | Chapter 3: Mac ACS (Advance Client Software) Chapter 4 OBILE HONE OFTWARE ANUAL...
  • Page 103 User’s Manual | 102...

  • Page 104: Iphone Application Software

    103 | Chapter 4: Mobile Phone Software User’s Manual OBILE HONE OFTWARE UIDE 7.1 iPhone Application Software...
  • Page 105 User’s Manual | 104...
  • Page 106 105 | Chapter 4: Mobile Phone Software User’s Manual...
  • Page 107 User’s Manual | 106...

  • Page 108: Android Application Software

    107 | Chapter 4: Mobile Phone Software User’s Manual 7.2 Android Application Software...
  • Page 109 User’s Manual | 108...
  • Page 110 109 | Chapter 4: Mobile Phone Software User’s Manual...
  • Page 111 User’s Manual | 110...
  • Page 112 111 | Chapter 4: Mobile Phone Software User’s Manual...

  • Page 113: Blackberry Application Software

    User’s Manual | 112 7.3 Blackberry Application Software...
  • Page 114 113 | Chapter 4: Mobile Phone Software User’s Manual...
  • Page 115 User’s Manual | 114...
  • Page 116 115 | Chapter 4: Mobile Phone Software User’s Manual...
  • Page 117 User’s Manual | 116...

  • Page 118: Using Wap+3G Connection

    117 | Chapter 4: Mobile Phone Software User’s Manual 7.4 Using WAP+3G Connection...
  • Page 119 User’s Manual | 118...
  • Page 120 119 | Appendix: Specification...
  • Page 121 User’s Manual | 120 PPENDIX PECIFICATION MODEL DW-VF4 DW-VF8 DW-VF16 Photo Compression Algorithm Video : H.264, Audio : G723.1 1ea x SATA 2ea x SATA Max. 2TB HDD Max. 4TB HDD (2TBx2ea) Embedded Linux Input 16CH Video Looping Option: D-sub (by DW-Loop cable) Video Mode NTSC / PAL Auto Detection Display Speed (NTSC/ PAL)
  • Page 122 121 | Appendix: Specification MODEL DW-VF4 DW-VF8 DW-VF16 16ea Alarm In / 1ea Relay Out Alarm Input / Relay Output 1ea Alarm In / 1ea Relay Out / 1ea TTL Preview window on PTZ setup page, Virtual Joy-Stick Control on screen by mouse PTZ Control and Port (3 different moving speed control ) RS-485 Port (1ea)

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