WARNING RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN WARNING: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK). NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of “dangerous voltage”...
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IMPORTANT SAFEY INFORMATION 1. Read Instructions 13. Damage requiring Service Unplug this equipment from the wall outlet and refer servicing to All the safety and operating instructions should be read before the qualified service personnel under the following conditions: device is operated. A.
1. SAFETY CAUTIONS ※ Follow these instructions to keep the user safe and prevent property damage. Read them carefully before the use of the product. The responsibility falls on the user to install and use the product properly. 1.2 Installation-related 1.1 Power Source-related ①...
1.3 Cleaning and Usage-related ⑥ When cleaning the product, unplug the power ① Un p lu g the p o wer p l ug du rin g li ghtnin g , cord and gently wipe using a soft cloth. Do not thunderstorm or when not in use for long periods directly spray water on the product or do not use of time.
2. OUTLINE 2.1 Functions This DVR provides superior video image quality, reliability, and performance. • Pentaplex Operation Performance (Live, Recording, Playback, Backup, Network) • Up to maximum 16 channel composite inputs depending on model (4/8/16) • Various Recording modes (Manual / Schedule / Event) •...
2.2 System Organization CAMERA LCD/VGA PTZ KEYBOARD MONITOR Video Network input MAIN/SPOT Video out MONITOR Audio Input Alarm Sensors Audio Input Output SIREN SENSOR SPEAKER...
3. DVR ORGANIZATION 3.1 Front Panel Description NOTE: Turn on the DVR after connecting the power cord, camera input and monitor completely Power Record Network USB Port Remote Control Sensor...
3. DVR ORGANIZATION 3.1 Front Panel Description NOTE: Turn on the DVR after connecting the power cord, camera input and monitor completely USB PORT Number Buttons Display/Record Menu / ESC Direction Buttons Enter Button Front LED Fast Play Button/ Remote ROTATE/Backup Search/Pause REPLAY...
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- Front Button The front panel of DVR is similar as normal VCR or Multiplexer and the functions are also similar. Front panel controls can used for all DVR functions. Please refer to the following controls and descriptions: NUMBER buttons (0 ~ 9) Displayed selected camera number to full screen.
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Direction buttons (▲, ▼, ◀, ▶ ) These buttons are used to move to another menu or change the position of the screen. In PTZ mode, buttons are used for PAN/TILT function. ▲ : In Playback mode Panorama search function button. In PTZ mode used to move the camera up.
3.2 Real Panel ▪ DRL400 Power on CVBS Monitor HDMI Monitor Network Camera Input 4 Sensor Input RS-485 1 Alarm Out Audio In / Out...
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3.2 Real Panel ▪ DRL800 / 1600 Power On Network CVBS Monitor Spot Out HDMI Monitor Camera Input VGA out Audio In / Out 8 Sensor Input 2 Alarm Out HDMI Monitor...
3.3 Remote Controller RECORD DISPLAY ROTATE MENU LOCK(LOG-OUT)/ REPEAT NUMBER ▲ Direction Key /Panorama Play ◀ Direction Key / ENTER Reverse Play ▶ Direction Key / Play Fast Reverse Play/ ▼ Direction Key /Smart Play PAUSE Fast Forward Play / PLAY BACKUP SEARCH PTZ ZOOM...
4. LIVE 4.1 Live Screen Execution Information Message Camera Name Record Status Icon Live Screen PTZ Control Information Screen Expand/Reduction Backup Progress Window Status(%) Current Date and Current Channel Current Event Information Time Information Icon Icon Sequence Icon - Record Icon (Red) - Video-loss Icon When record in live screen.
4.1.1 Top Menu In live screen, if ▲ button of the remote controller or front panel is pressed, or if the mouse cursor is placed over the top area of the screen this menu will appear. Search Backup Status Setup Log-out 4.1.2 Bottom Menu In Live screen, if ▼...
4.1.3 CAMEO Menu In live screen, if the ENTER button of the remote control or front panel is pressed, a blue square cursor will appear. If the ENTER button is pressed again, the CAMERA menu will appear. ▪ CAMEO CHANGE : The live camera view can be moved to a different camera channel. Select the camera change channel to move the live view to the new channel ▪...
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▪ PTZ : PTZ Camera should be installed otherwise the PTZ menu can not be activated. The following GUI will appear when the PTZ menu is selected [MENU] button. ※ Using Mouse : For the above menu click the right mouse button to control functions Zoom, Focus and Iris functions.
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- SPEED SETUP : Set the PTZ camera speed (1 to 8) NOTE: If the mouse is used to move the PTZ camera, the movement speed depends on the position of the mouse. As the mouse pointer moves away from the center the speed becomes faster. - PRESET SETUP : Set the preset position.
5. SETUP General, Camera, Event, Schedule, Ethernet and System Information. On the Top menu, select the [SETUP] menu. After menu is selected the following Log-in window will appear. Enter the password by the key buttons and press the ENTER button. (The default password : 1111) 5.1 GENERAL SETUP General, Alarm, Disk, Monitor, Account, Configuration setup and Shutdown.
5.1.1 GENERAL [SYSTEM] ▪ VIDEO FORMAT : Set the Camera Type (NTSC / PAL) If select AUTO menu, DVR recognize camera type automatically. NOTE: If NTSC and PAL cameras are connected simultaneously error may occur. ▪ LANGUAGE : Select the language. (English, Germany, French, Spanish, Japanese, Chinese, Italian, Russian, Dutch and Korean) ▪...
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5.1.1 GENERAL [DATE / TIME] ▪ DATE FORMAT : Select the data format. (YY/MM/DD) / (MM/DD/YY) / (DD/MM/YY) ▪ TIMEZONE : Select the time zone and DST. The city which don’t use DST is set to [OFF] automatically. ▪ DATE DISPLAY : Display date on live screen or not. ▪...
5.1.2 ALARM OUT ▪ SIGNAL : Select on/off to use alarm by channel. ▪ ALARM SET : Check the alarm connection to ensure it is working properly. Press the [SET] button then alarm device will be activated. ▪ ALARM CLEAR : Press the [CLEAR] button then alarm will be cleared. 5.1.3 DISK [HDD] - When HDD is selected under [TYPE], HDD information will be displayed.
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[CHECK / USB] ▪ EARLIEST RECORD : Displays the earliest recorded data information. ▪ LATEST RECORD : Displays the latest recorded data information. ▪ DISK CHECK : Checks the HDD for errors. ▪ USB RESET : Resets the USB connection. ▪...
5.1.4 MONITOR ▪ RESOLUTION : Select the optimal resolution for the connected monitor. If you select the [AUTO] option, HDMI monitors will auto recognize the output resolution. ▪ VIDEO OUT : Select main monitor. (MAIN–VGA / AUX-BNC Monitor) (Fix the screen by connected monitor) ▪...
5.1.5 ACCOUNT ※ Add / delete any user and select permissions. ※ When adding users new passwords are required. When deleting users you will need to confirm selection. NOTE: (Default ADMIN password is 1111) Initial user name can be modified but can not delete. CAUTION: Default Admin account must not be deleted before adding new users.
5.1.6 CONFIGURATION ▪ SLOT : Select the slot/name to load or save DVR configurations. ※ DEFAULT : Reset to factory default settings. ▪ DATE : Displays the configuration save date. ▪ LOAD : Loads the saved configuration data. ▪ SAVE : Saves the configuration data. ▪...
5.2 CAMERA SETUP In this menu is the Camera, PTZ, Spot, Sequence and Privacy Zone settings. Select the [CAMERA] Menu. 5.2.1 CAMERA ▪ CAMERA LABEL : Select the camera channel label for live viewing. (ALL / NUMBER / NAME / OFF) ▪...
5.2.1 CAMERA when selecting the camera, the virtual keyboard will appeared. Maximum 10 characters. [Virtual Keyboard] 5.2.2 PTZ [PTZ] ▪ PORT : Select the Baud Rate for the PTZ camera. ▪ ID : Select the ID for the PTZ camera. ▪...
5.2.3 SPOT CAMERA : Select the camera for display on spot monitor. DEFAULT : Select the camera for display on spot monitor when sequence is off. SEQUENCE : Select On/Off for sequence screen. INTERVAL : Select the sequence dwell time. Maximum 256 sec. POPUP : Select On/Off for pop-up alert when event occurs.
5.2.4 SEQUENCE PAGE DWELL TIME : Select the page dwell time. CAMEO DWELL TIME : Select the dwell time for CAMEO sequence. [DWELL-TIME selected screen] [CAMERA SELECT screen]...
5.2.5 PRIVACY ZONE ▪ ZONE ENABLE : Select On/Off to use. (LIVE mode/ SEARCH mode) ▪ ZONE COLOR : Select the color of privacy zone area. ▪ ZONE : Select the zone. NOTE : Move the blue selection area to the desired location and press enter. Drag and move it to include the desired area and press enter.
5.3 EVENT SETUP In this menu is Motion, Alarm input, Video Loss, System and Display setup. Select the [EVENT] menu. 5.3.1 MOTION [INPUT] ▪ ACTIVE : Select On/Off to activate motion detection. ▪ LEVEL : Select the sensitive level for motion detection. (Select 1 to 5 level) ▪...
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▪ AREA SETUP In the Area setup, the highlighted square is shown at the left top side of the screen. Press enter and the active area will be change to Green. Cover desired areas with active green color for motion detection. NOTE : When the highlighted square is red you can freely move the selector to the desired area.
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[ACTION] ▪ RECORD : Select the channel for record. ▪ ALARM : Select On/Off for alarm. ▪ BUZZER : Select On/Off for buzzer. ▪ PRESET : Set the preset number. (When motion is triggered, the PTZ camera can move to the preset position) ▪...
5.3.2 ALARM IN TIP: If you select the ACTIVE+ or TYPE+ menu you can change all settings at one time. [INPUT] ▪ ACTIVE : Select On/Off to activate alarm. ▪ NAME : Name alarm input. ▪ TYPE : Select the alarm type. (NO : Normal Open / NC : Normal Close) [ACTION] ▪...
5.3.3 VIDEO LOSS TIP: If select the ACTIVE+ menu, can change all setting at once. [INPUT] ▪ ACTIVE : Select On/Off to activate. [ACTION] ▪ RECORD : Select On/Off for record. ▪ ALARM : Select On/Off for alarm. ▪ BUZZER : Select On/Off for buzzer. ▪...
[MAIL] – Select option On/Off for e-mail notification. ▪ POWER / MENU / LOGIN FAIL / DISK FULL / LOG IN / SMART [E-MAIL] ▪ Select On/Off to send e-mail notification with each item. (POWER On & Off, Menu Change, Login Fail, Disk Full, Log in and SMART information. 5.3.5 DISPLAY ▪...
5.4 RECORD SETUP In this menu is the Resolution, Schedule, Record, Audio, Manual, Filter setup. Select the [RECORD] menu. 5.4.1 RESOLUTION ▪ RESOLUTION : Select the resolution per channel. (STD=CIF / HIGH=Half D1 / HIGHEST=D1)
5.4.2 SCHEDULE ▪ SETUP MODE : Select the recording schedule. (TYPICAL / CUSTOM) ▪ DAY TIME : Select the day time schedule time. (Night time is automatically set according to day schedule) ▪ WEEKEND : Set the weekend days. [CUSTOM] ▪...
5.4.3 RECORD [DAY] / [NIGHT] / [WEEKEND] ▪ TIME : Set the frame rate and resolution per channel for time based recording. ▪ EVENT : Set the frame rate and resolution per channel for event based recording. TIP : The frame rate can be set by the directional button in the setup menu. If set to [Typical] in [SCHEDULE] menu, the DAY / NIGHT / WEEKEND schedules and settings will be changed to REC1/ REC2 / REC3.
5.4.4 EVENT ▪ PRE RECORD : Select the pre recording time by second. (0 ~ 60 SEC) ▪ POST RECORD : Select the post recording time by second. (0 ~ 100 SEC) 5.4.5 AUDIO ▪ RECORD : Select On/Off for audio recording per channel. TIP: If select the RECORD+ menu all setting can be changed at once.
5.4.6 MANUAL ▪ SPEED : Select the recording frame per channel. ▪ Quality : Selects the compression quality per channel. ▪ AUDIO : Select On/Off for audio recording per channel.
5.5 ETHERNET SETUP Network, Serial, DDNS, E-mail setup. Select the [ETHERNET] menu. 5.5.1 NETWORK [ETHERNET] ▪ DYNAMIC IP : Select On/Off for dynamic IP. If Dynamic IP is ON, DVR IP address is assigned automatically through the router. ▪ HOST NAME : Type any Host name. ▪...
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5.5.1 NETWORK [CLIENT] ▪ CLIENT ACCESS : Select client access options. ( ALL / RANGE ) ▪ BEGIN ADDRESS / END ADDRESS Enter range of IP addresses with remote access. : If you select range you must Input the acceptable IP address range for remote access. ▪...
5.5.2 SERIAL [RS-232 INPUT SETUP] ▪ SERIAL TYPE : Select external device. ▪ MODEL : Select the protocol to use. ▪ PORT : Select the Baud Rate / DATA bit / Parity / Stop Bit. [RS-485 INPUT SETUP] ▪ SERIAL TYPE : Select external device. ▪...
5.5.3 DDNS ▪ DDNS SERVER : Select the DDNS server. (Ddnsdvr.com / Dyndns.com / ChangeIP.com) ▪ HOST NAME : Input the host name from the registered DDNS server. ▪ USER NAME : Input the user name from the registered DDNS server. ▪...
5.5.5 NET FRAME ▪ FPS : Select the frame per channel for network transmission. ▪ QUALITY : Select the image quality per channel for network transmission.
5.6 SYSTEM SETUP System Log, Status, Version. Select the [SYSTEM] menu. 5.6.1 SYSTEM LOG ▪ Check the system log with the left and right directional buttons.
5.6.2 STATUS [DISK] ▪ Display HDD Status. ▪ HDD INFORMATION : Display the HDD status. : DVR will check the HDD for bad sectors automatically and skip these sectors for reliable recording.
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5.6.2 STATUS [RECORD] ▪ Display RECORD Status. [AUDIO] ▪ Display AUDIO Status.
5.6.3 VERSION ▪ Display DVR version and information. 5.6.4 UPGRADE ▪ TYPE : Select the upgrade type. (FTP or Media) ▪ DEVICE : Select the device which have upgrade firmware file. (DVD / USB) ▪ CONFIRM : Select On/Off for upgrade confirm message. ▪...
6. SEARCH On the Top menu, select the [SEARCH] menu. After selecting this menu the following Log-in window will appear. Enter the password and press the ENTER button. (The default password : 1111) ▪ QUICK SEARCH : Search by date, hour and minute details. ▪...
6.1 Search Screen Configuration Execution Information Message Camera Name Search Information Icon Search Icon Search Screen Repeat Time Information Screen Expand/Reduction Window Backup Progress (%) Recorded Audio Search Date/Time Information Icon 6.1.1 Search Menu When mouse cursor is placed over on the bottom side, the Search menu is appeared. Pause Division Screen Setup menu...
6.1.2 CALENDAR SEARCH a. Select the date and time data. - Recorded data is then displayed in the timeline. b. Select the start hour and minutes - After hour selection is made the minute timeline will appear. NOTE: The time graph color is different by the recording type. Continuous Recording = Blue, Audio Recording = Light Blue, Event Recording = Red.
6.1.3 EVENT SEARCH ▪ DATA : Select date to search. ▪ MOTION : Select On/Off event for search. ▪ ALARM IN : Select On/Off event for search. ▪ VIDEO LOSS : Select On/Off event for search. ▪ SELECT CAMERA : Select the camera for search. ▪...
6.1.4 OVERLAPPED LIST ▪ If a user changes the time or applies DST (Daylight Saving Time) there will be an overlap in data. ▪ search options are [QUICK SEARCH] or [EVENT SEARCH].
6.1.5 PANORAMA SEARCH ▪ During normal search press the [PANORAMA] button. ▪ By click the right mouse button and click select [PANORAMA] Search. ▪ Playback frame by frame. 6.1.6 SECTION REPLAY LOOP ▪ During normal search, press the pause button or click the repeat loop button. When pressed the start position is set, when pressed again the end position is set and video ▪...
6.1.7 MUSEUM SEARCH ▪ Select [MUSEUM SEARCH] function menu. ▪ Select the Museum search area.
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6.1.7 MUSEUM SEARCH ▪ Select the start and end time then select SEARCH. - Preview event list will appear. - Select the event for playback.
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※ Button Functions Search mode ▪ Remote Controller or Front button Button Explanation SEARCH Display the [SEARCH] menu Cancel the Search mode or return to the live screen ENTER Select the CAMEO menu FAST REVERSE Reverse playback speed FAST FORWARD Forward playback speed PAUSE Pause playback...
7. BACKUP From the menu select the [BACKUP] icon. After selecting the menu you will need to login. Enter the password and press the ENTER button. (The default password : 1111) ▪ TARGET : Select the device to backup. (USB / DVD) ▪...
7.1 Play with backup data ▪ After backup the DVR Player is copied to the media with the data. ▪ Backup data can only be played using DVR Player or the DVR. ▪ Export to JPEG still shot or AVI file from backup.
8. APPENDIX 8.1 Firmware Upgrade ① Copy the firmware on USB and connect to the USB port. Memory Stick ② For upgrades restart the DVR. ③ After restart the upgrade window will appear, select the START button. ⑤ After upgrade remove the USB and select ok. Then the DVR will restart.
8. APPENDIX 8.2 Web Client ※How to connect For using web connection through internet, 7000 and 80 ports should be set as port forwarding at the Router. 1. To connect Web viewer, the [Ethernet] setup on DVR is required. 2. Input the IP address or Domain name of DVR •...
8.2.1 Web viewer Functions Screen split options ① ② ③ ④ Disconnect Connect ① ② Control Zoom In Brightness control Contrast control Zoom Out ③ ④ SEARCH ALARM Open data Exit Search...
8. APPENDIX 8.5 Trouble Shooting Symptoms Action If the power LED is not illuminated, check the items below. No power - Check the power cord connection to the wall outlet. - Check to power cord connection to the DVR. - Check video cable connection to the DVR. - Check the monitor connection to the DVR.
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- Check the battery installation. - Check the ID of the IR remote control. - Point the IR remote control at the DVR system. No IR remote control - Use the remote controller within 15 feet of DVR. - Install new batteries. - Check the microphone and audio cable connections.
8. APPENDIX 8.6 Mobile Viewer (Apple & Android) -. Download the [mpocketdvr] on App store. (Free software) -. Download the [pocketdvr] on Android market. (Free software) -. How to use two apps are the same. - Execute the [mpocketdvr or pocketdvr] and the connection list will appear. Press the [+] button to setup a new DVR connection.
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8.6 Mobile Viewer (Apple & Android) -. Enter the DVR remote connection information. - press the button after all fields have been completed. - From the DVR site list menu select DVR for connection. - ADD : Press the button for additional DVR registration. Enter all DVR information then press the button.
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8.6 Mobile Viewer (Apple & Android) - Support 1,2,8,16 split screen. - By the screen touch, change 1 screen or multi screen. - Horizontal view, Vertical view are supported. : Exit application. : Playback by date / time. After selecting date and time press the button to start playback.
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8.6 Mobile Viewer (Apple & Android) - App functions: Image capture : Saves JPEG image of single camera view Pause : Pause (freeze) live view Paused Icon : Press this button to enable or disable pause function Screen Split : Select single channel, 2, 4, 8, or 16 Screen splits. : Enables PTZ camera control Camera moves with directional arrow indicator.
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