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Page 1: Digital Video Recorder
INSTALLATION & OPERATION MANUAL Digital Video Recorder DVR-3716 Before trying to connect or operate this product, please read this manual completely... -
Page 3: Safety Precautions
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS All the following safety and operation instructions for the prevention of harm or damage to the operator or other persons should be read before the unit is operated. WARNING To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not expose this appliance to rain or moisture. Do not block ventilation openings. -
Page 4: Table Of Contents
Table Of Contents 1. PRODUCT FEATURES ....................4 1.1 PRODUCT INTRODUCTION ....................4 1.2 PRODUCT FEATURES ......................4 2. DESCRIPTION OF THE FRONT/REAR VIEW............... 6 2.1 FRONT VIEW..........................6 2.2 REAR VIEW ..........................9 2.3 ALARM In/Out .........................10 3. BASIC OPERATIONS ....................11 3.1 RECORDING OPERATIONS ....................11 3.1.1 Manual Recording............................ - Page 5 5.5.5 SCHEDULE SETTING ..........................28 5.5.6 RS-232 SETTING............................28 5.5.7 RS-485 SETTING............................28 5.6 DISK SETUP..........................29 5.7 SYSTEM SETTING........................30 6. DISPLAY MODE ......................31 7. NETWORK VIEWER: INTRODUCTION............... 32 7.1 TCP/IP COMMUNICATION SETUP ..................32 7.2 CONNECTION TESTING......................35 7.3 SOFTWARE INSTALLATION....................36 7.4 VIEW THE DVR VIDEO FROM A REMOTE PC..............39 7.5 OPERATION..........................41 8.
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Page 6: Product Features
1. PRODUCT FEATURES 1.1 PRODUCT INTRODUCTION The DVR-3716 is a unique low-cost, high-performance digital video recorder supporting a 16-channel video input, 16 alarm inputs and 3 alarm outputs. It records at a real time speed, and displays video at the same speed rate per channel. Our device is capable of simultaneous triplex recording, playback and live modes, and provides a multi-screen on which to view your recorded images. - Page 7 Individual sensor alarm, video loss alarm & motion detection alarm for each channel. Easy field firmware update via USB device can be performed by the end user. Built-in USB connector to save image(s) for an individual channel to an USB device. 16 BNC video input channels.
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Page 8: Description Of The Front/Rear View
2. DESCRIPTION OF THE FRONT/REAR VIEW 2.1 FRONT VIEW ← PIP button: Press to move the focus to desired items in the menu setup mode. Press the button to enter a single channel, with an inset of the next channel. To change the main and the insert channels, please: Press the Enter button in the PIP mode then press one of the Ch1~Ch16 button to set the main channel. - Page 9 Enter button: Press to enter a selected item in the menu setup mode. Exit / Triplex button: Press to exit the menu setup mode. The Live, Play and Record modes act simultaneously to comprise the triplex function (not available in the PIP mode). In the Triplex mode, please press to back to the Playback mode. Save / button: Press to enter the sequential jumping mode of the each multi-screen (...
- Page 10 USB port: This is used for system software updating and archiving/accessing critical images. Note: After turning on DVR-3716, it will have "Buzzer" sound happened, please press "↓" button to have it switched to PAL system and "↑" for NTSC system.
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Page 11: Rear View
2.2 REAR VIEW DC jack: The inlet connects to an external power supply. Connect with the 12 V DC TUV-approved Power Supply; or connect with the UL Listed Class 2 Power Supply or ITE power supply marked ‘LPS’ or its equivalent. RS-232 Port: The RS-232 communication port functions as a connector to an external control device. -
Page 12: Alarm In/Out
2.3 ALARM In/Out The pin assignment of the female DB-25 alarm I/O connector is listed as follows. alarm I/O Pin# Pin Assignment Pin# Pin Assignment GROUND RESERVED DISK FULL (OUTPUT) ALARM1 OUT (OUTPUT) ALARM2 OUT (OUTPUT) ALARM3 OUT (OUTPUT) RECORD IN (INPUT) ALARM RESET (INPUT) ALARM1 IN (INPUT) ALARM2 IN (INPUT) -
Page 13: Basic Operations
3. BASIC OPERATIONS This section shows you how to operate and manage the DVR. 3.1 RECORDING OPERATIONS 3.1.1 Manual Recording When the DVR is in the live display mode, take the following steps to start recording: (1) In live display, press the button to record video into a hard-disk drive with the corresponding programmed recording settings. -
Page 14: Timer Recording
3.1.3 Timer Recording Timer recording provides seven schedules in a weekly table. This way the DVR will start and stop recording according to the programmed schedule. Please take the following steps to program the scheduled recording. (1) Press the MENU button to enter the MAIN MENU. (2) Select the ADVANCED SETTING and press the Enter button to enter the ADVANCED SETTING page. -
Page 15: Playback Operations
3.2 PLAYBACK OPERATIONS This section shows you how to operate the fast and single-picture playback functions, and details how the unit is to playback a file in a different operation status. Please refer to the following paragraphs specifying the relevant details. When playing a file, the PLAY button will light up indicating that the DVR is in the playback status. -
Page 16: Backup Operations
3.3 BACKUP OPERATIONS Archive Single image Clips into a USB device: Please take the following steps to archive a critical image in a USB device. (1) Insert a USB device into the USB slot of the front unit. (2) Start playing back the recorded video. (3) Press the button to freeze the desired image. -
Page 17: Key Lock Operations
3.4 KEY LOCK OPERATIONS To activate the key lock function: Press the “↑” button for at least 3 seconds to activate the key lock function. The device will emit a “beeping” sound signal and show the message of “KEY LOCK”. To deactivate the key lock function: Press the “↑”... - Page 18 9-CHANNEL MODE: Simultaneous Live–and–Play on-screen functions of Ch1~Ch4, Ch5~Ch8, Ch9~Ch12, Ch13~16. LIVE & RECORD MODES 03/25/2007 06:27:20 ► 3/24/2007 05:24:14 PLAY MODE 16-CHANNEL MODE: Simultaneous Live–and–Play on-screen functions of Ch1 ~Ch8 and Ch9~Ch16. LIVE & ► 2007/03/29 16:47:33 RECORD MODES CH 1 CH 2 CH 3...
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Page 19: Search Mode
4. SEARCH MODE This section shows you how to access recorded video. 4.1 RECORD LIST Take the following steps to proceed with the record-list search function. (1) Press the Search button to enter the search mode. (2) Select RECORD LIST and press the Enter button to access the complete list of recorded video. -
Page 20: Time Filter
ALARM LIST HDD:HDD1 4000/4000 SEARCH START TIME EVENT 1.RECORD LIST ENTER 03/15/2007 09:03 V_LOSS 03/14/2007 19:22 POWER 2.ALARM LIST ENTER 03/14/2007 09:30 MOTION 3.TIME FILTER ENTER 03/13/2007 11:00 MOTION 03/12/2007 15:00 MOTION 03/12/2007 08:03 V_LOSS 03/10/2007 07:30 MOTION 03/09/2007 10:10 V_LOSS CH: 3,4,5,6,7,8 REW/FF: PAGE UP/DOWN... -
Page 21: Menu Mode
5. MENU MODE There are 7 functional items for setting operations in the setup menu system as shown below. The following sections will instruct you step by step to configure setting the operations, and will state each item’s purpose and options. You can also use the “↑” (up) and “↓” (down) buttons to select any of the items. -
Page 22: Quick Setting
5.1 QUICK SETTING This page enables you to rapidly install your desired setting. For more detailed changes, enter each item page. QUICK SETTING MAIN MENU 1.TIME SETTING 09:48:57 1.QUICK SETTING ENTER 2.DATE SETTING 15/08/2006 2.DISPLAY OPTION ENTER 3.TITLE SETTING ENTER 3.SEQUENCE SETTING ENTER 4.RECORD RATE... -
Page 23: Display Option
5.2 DISPLAY OPTION This item enables you to fix the display labels on your screen. DISPLAY OPTION MAIN MENU 1.TIME SETTING 09:51:02 1.QUICK SETTING ENTER 2.DATE SETTING 15/08/2006 2.DISPLAY OPTION ENTER 3.DATE MODE DD/MM/YYYY 3.SEQUENCE SETTING ENTER 4.TIME/DATE DISPLAY 4.PICTURE ADJUST ENTER 5.TITLE SETTING ENTER... -
Page 24: Sequence Setting
5.3 SEQUENCE SETTING This page enables you to use three modes to set the sequence of displays you want for the monitor. The dwell time for displays in each channel can be set at your own preference anywhere between 0 (no-show) and 90 seconds when you press the button. -
Page 25: Advanced Setting
5.5 ADVANCED SETTING This page includes multiple special functions. MAIN MENU ADVANCED SETTING 1.RECORD SETTING ENTER 1.QUICK SETTING ENTER 2.DISPLAY OPTION ENTER 2.ALARM SETTING ENTER 3.SEQUENCE SETTING ENTER 3.MOTION SETTING ENTER 4.PICTURE ADJUST ENTER 4.NETWORK SETTING ENTER 5.ADVANCED SETTING ENTER 5.SCHEDULE SETTING ENTER 6.DISK SETUP... -
Page 26: Alarm Setting
5. AUDIO: This item has 2 options: "ON" and "OFF" (disable). Note: When the recording rate is set under 5 F/S (the lower recording rate), the Audio function will be turn off (disabled) automatically. 5.5.2 ALARM SETTING This page enables you to set all the various alarm - related functions. The device will record as long as the alarm is activating. -
Page 27: Motion Setting
5.5.3 MOTION SETTING Here you can set the motion detection area of each channel. ADVANCED SETTING MOTION SETTING SENSITIVITY MOTION CHECKING 1.RECORD SETTING ENTER CH01 1 HIGHEST 03 F 2.ALARM SETTING ENTER CH02 1 HIGHEST 03 F 3.MOTION SETTING ENTER CH03 1 HIGHEST 03 F... -
Page 28: Network Setting
The user needs to see the situation in each channel in order to set a detection zone within the 8W ×6H (48) area. The effective points are marked “ ” (red) and the ineffective points are marked “ ” (yellow). The user can use the manual mode to set the target area. - Page 29 When a DVR is connected to a WAN, you must acquire a unique, permanent IP address and correctly configure the MASK and GATEWAY settings according to your network architecture. If you have any questions regarding these settings, please contact a qualified MIS professional or your ISP.
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Page 30: Schedule Setting
5.5.5 SCHEDULE SETTING Enter the setting to set up 7 forms of schedules. Use the ↑ or ↓ button to choose ON (ENABLE) or OFF (DISABLE) for each schedule. ADVANCED SETTING SCHEDULE SETTING 1.RECORD SETTING ENTER START STOP 2.ALARM SETTING ENTER 1 SUN : OFF 00:00... -
Page 31: Disk Setup
5.6 DISK SETUP Enter the disk setup mode to select your desired setting. MAIN MENU DISK SETUP 1 QUICK SETTING ENTER 1.HDD REFORMAT ENTER 2 DISPLAY OPTION ENTER 3.SEQUENCE SETTING ENTER USB DEVICE INFO: NO DETECT 4.PICTURE ADJUST ENTER USB TOTAL SIZE 0 MB 5.ADVANCED SETTING ENTER... -
Page 32: System Setting
5.7 SYSTEM SETTING Enter the system setting mode to select your desired setting. MAIN MENU SYSTEM SETTING 1 QUICK SETTING ENTER 1.VIDEO SYSTEM NTSC 2.MENU PASSWORD 9999 2 DISPLAY OPTION ENTER 3.SEQUENCE SETTING ENTER 3.MENU PWD ENABLE 4.PICTURE ADJUST ENTER 4.LOAD FACTORY SETTING ENTER 5.ADVANCED SETTING... -
Page 33: Display Mode
6. DISPLAY MODE You can display the HDD information as shown on Figure 6A below at any time by pressing the Display button. The unit displays status on a monitor as shown next. Figure 6A HDD MODEL: Shows the models of HDD. 08/23/2007 10:05:24 PICTURE HDD SIZE: The capacity of the installed hard disks. -
Page 34: Network Viewer: Introduction
7. NETWORK VIEWER: INTRODUCTION Please use our Network Viewer to connect the DVR-3716. It supports your local PC simultaneously with the DVR backup data. See below for the chief features of this Network Viewer. The programs can be operated by a selected PC equipped with the following requirements：... - Page 35 Point to the Local Area Connection and press the right mouse button. Click Properties to enter the Local Area Connection. 3. Click the Configuration tag; check if the TCP/IC is included in 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 36 5. TCP/IP Configuration setting Click Start Control Panel Network.Connections Local Area Connection Select Internet Protocol (TCP/IP), and then click Properties. Before processing the DVR installation in a WAN, please make sure the Internet connection works properly. If not, please contact your ISP provider. If you are using a DHCP server, please select “Obtain an IP address automatically”.
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Page 37: Connection Testing
7.2 CONNECTION TESTING As with the previous settings, follow the instructions below to ensure you have established the connection successfully. 1. Click Start Command Programs 2. Type in ping 192.168.1.1, then Enter. (See the sample screen below.) ** This IP is the DVR IP address that is assigned for the connected DVR. 3.If you receive a response as in the sample screen below, the connection hasn’t been successfully established. -
Page 38: Software Installation
7.3 SOFTWARE INSTALLATION Step 1: Exit all applications currently running in the selected PC. Step 2: Insert the supported PC in the CD-ROM device. It'll automatically enter the "Network Viewer" installation screen. Please see the screen below. Note: Please choose the "Next" button to continue. Step 3: The installation screen will show the message "C :\ Program Files \ Network Viewer\"... - Page 39 Step 4: The installation screen will show the message "Network Viewer". Or you can enter the folder name you want. Note: Click "Next" to continue the installation. Step 5: Tick to create a desktop icon. Note: Click "Next" to continue the installation.
- Page 40 Step 6: Confirm the installation details. Note: Click "Install" to continue the installation. Step 7: The window below tells you the process is complete. Note: Click the "Finish" button to complete the installation process. Step 8: After completing installation, you can double-click the file shown below. Or click the "Start Menu" in the computer and select "Programs"...
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Page 41: View The Dvr Video From A Remote Pc
7.4 VIEW THE DVR VIDEO FROM A REMOTE PC Follow the instructions below to use the Network Viewer software to browse the DVR-3716 video from a remote location. Note: Every DVR-3716 provides only one user to login at one time. - Page 42 Step 4: Press the button to enter the Network Viewer Setting window which is shown below. Step 5: Please type or select the IP address which is set in Step 2 from the drop-down list. Enter the password (the default is “9999”), then click the OK button. Step 6: After entering the DVR, you will see the videos of all the cameras as shown below.
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Page 43: Operation
7.5 OPERATION Connect to a DVR: Press the button to enter the Network Viewer Setting window. Select the IP address from the drop-down list which you want to connect, type the correct password, and then press the OK button to connect. Open the local files: Press the button to open the recorded files in the disks. - Page 44 Set the working environment: (1) Type a new IP address. The Network Viewer can memorize 25 IP addresses of DVRs. Press the button to delete the IP information. (2) Enter the values of the ports. Please make sure the values of Data and Command ports which you enter are the same as given in the NETWORK SETTING page of the DVR.
- Page 45 Pop-menu: You can use the mouse to move to each channel. Click the right key of the mouse to show a window. You can select Save "CamNo XX" Image, "Save All", Print "CamNo XX" Image, Reset "CamNo XX" Channel or "Reset All". Save single-channel image: Click to save a JPG image of the chosen channel.
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Page 46: Specifications
8. SPECIFICATIONS Model DVR-3716 Image System NTSC 720x240 pixels 720x288 pixels Video Resolution 360x240 pixels 360x288 pixels Operation Mode Triplex (Simultaneous Live, Play, Record and Network) Video Input BNC x 16 Video Output Main (BNC) Audio In/Out Audio Input x 1 (RCA) / Audio Output x 1 (RCA) -
Page 47: Appendix 1. - Insert The Mobile Rack
APPENDIX 1. – Insert the mobile rack To add the second hard disk into the DVR, the user has to insert the mobile rack “QRK0400201“ first. To install the mobile rack “QRK0400201”, please take the following steps: Step 1: Loosen the mounting screw “ “... -
Page 48: Appendix 2. - Rs-232 Connection
APPENDIX 2. – RS-232 Connection CONNECTION The transmission protocol is 8 data bit: 1 start bit, 1 stop bit and no parity. Five different speeds can be used: 1200 baud per second, 2400 baud, 4800 baud, 9600 baud and 19200 baud. The default setting is 2400 baud per second. -
Page 49: Appendix 3. - Instructions For The 16Ch Dvr: The Ddns Functions
APPENDIX 3. – Instructions for the 16CH DVR: The DDNS Functions The DDNS （dynamic domain name system） is a function which is provided by an American company. Please refer to www.dyndns.com. This chapter provides the user with the basic instructions on how to register a free DDNS service and do the settings of the 16CH DVR. - Page 50 Figure 2 Figure 3 Click “My Services” to enter the service page. Please click the “Add Host Service” item which is below the ”My Hosts“ item, as shown in Figure 4. Click “Add Host Service”, and its 5 service items will appear. The Add Dynamic DNS Host item helps to add a new DDNS as shown in Figure 5.
- Page 51 Figure 4 Figure 5...
- Page 52 Figure 6 All we have to set in this page is the “Hostname” item. The user can choose a Sub Hostname as s/he likes from the right-hand side of the Hostname’s drop-down list. NOTE: You don’t have to set the “IP Address” in the same format as the 16CH DVR’s IP Address. The 16CH DVR will renew the IP Address automatically.
- Page 53 3. Select COMMUNICATION and press the enter button to enter the COMMUNICATION page. 4. Select NET SETTING and press the enter button to enter the NET SETTING page. Set the NET SETTING page There are several network settings in the NET SETTING page. If provided with a DHCP server, the DVR can get an IP automatically by setting the DHCP item to ON.
- Page 54 Notice When using the Hub with the DNS function, the user has to choose either the DDNS function of the 16CH DVR or the DNS function of the Hub. It won’t work if you choose the DDNS function of the 16CH DVR and the DNS function of the Hub at the some time. If you type in the DDNS Hostname of the DVR into the URL block but fail to connect, this is not because the DDNS function of the 16CH DVR is ineffective.
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Page 55: Appendix 4. - Compatible Hard-Disk Drives
APPENDIX 4. – Compatible hard-disk drives The compatible hard-disk drives, which can be used with the unit, are shown in the tables below. BRAND MODEL SIZE HDS728080PLAT20 80GB HDS721616PLAT80 160GB HDT72516DLAT80 160GB HDT7225160 160GB Hitachi HDT72520DLAT80 200GB HDT722525DLAT80 250GB HDS724040KLAT80 400GB HDS725050KLAT80 500GB...
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