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- Page 1 MPEG-4 DVR User’s Manual 00P379090ZSEA2 Version 1.2 00P379090ZSEA2...
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- Page 3 User’s Manual Caution and Preventive Tips • Take care not to drop the unit or subject the unit to major shocks or jolts. • Do not place this unit on an unstable stand, bracket or mount. • This unit is designed for indoor use only. Do not place the unit near water or in other extremely humid conditions.
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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 Content 1. Overview ........................7 Product Key Features ..................8 Product Application Diagram................9 2. System Setup........................9 Position the Unit....................10 Selecting Video Format..................10 Connecting Devices to the Unit................10 Rear Panel Connections..................11 3. General System Setup ....................13 Front Panel Introduction ..................14 3.1.1 LED Definition ..................14 3.1.2... - Page 6 User’s Manual 4.4.2 To export normal video .................29 4.4.3 To Export event video................30 Deleting Recorded Video ...................30 Dome Control.....................31 4.6.1 Dome Connection.................31 4.6.2 Dome Protocol Setup ................32 4.6.3 RS485 Setup ..................32 4.6.4 Dome Controlling Keys.................33 4.6.5 Setting Preset Points ................35 4.6.6 Calling Preset Points ................36 Appendix A: Technical Specifications ................37...
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Page 7: Overview
MPEG-4 DVR includes DVRRemote, the remote viewing software that is a Web-browser plug-in, allows user to view live or recorded video images. The remote software is stored in MPEG-4 DVR and deployed over a LAN, WAN or Internet connection to remote Windows-based computers. This simplifies the installation and maintenance of the software components so all remote users are kept up to date. -
Page 8: Product Key Features
User’s Manual Product Key Features The 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 MPEG-4 DVR are listed as follows. -
Page 9: Product Application Diagram
User’s Manual 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. System Setup The notices and introduction on system installation will be described particularly in this chapter. -
Page 10: Position The Unit
User’s Manual Position the Unit Position / mount the 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 MPEG-4 DVR and use them as part of the unit system, such as USB CD-ROM, USB Hard Disk Drive, etc, make sure those devices are connected only after the unit is powered up. - Page 12 ALARM In 2 ALARM In 3 ALARM In 4 Power Jack The MPEG-4 DVR has a free voltage DC power connection jack. Please connect the power adapter that ships with the unit. NOTE: Use of other power adapter may cause overloading.
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Page 13: General System Setup
NOTE: UTP cable transfers not only Video Signal but also power for cameras. General System Setup The MPEG-4 DVR allows user to access some general operations through the front panel easily. The following subsections introduce the general operations of the unit. -
Page 14: Front Panel Introduction
Power LED (Green) The LED lit during the period when the correct power is connected. Network LED (Green) The LED should be lit when MPEG-4 DVR is connected to a network and blink when the data is being transferred. Alarm LED (Red) The LED should be lit during an alarm is triggered. -
Page 15: Function Keys
User’s Manual 3.1.2 Function Keys The MPEG-4 DVR functional keys on the front panel for normal operation are described as follows. CHANNEL • When in both Live and Playback modes, press the CHANNEL key to view the corresponding video in full screen. The number of the CHANNEL keys corresponds to the number of cameras supported by the unit. - Page 16 User’s Manual Press to cancel or exit from certain mode or OSD menu without changing the settings made previously. ZOOM/ENTER • In OSD menu or selection interface, press the key to make the selection or save settings. • In live full screen view mode, press to view a 2× zoom image; press it again to exit zoom mode.
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Page 17: Power Up / Down The Unit
User’s Manual Power Up / Down the Unit If you must shut down the MPEG-4 DVR for any reason, please use the proper shut down and power up procedures to avoid damaging your DVR unit. To Power Up the Unit... -
Page 18: Entering Osd Setup Menu
Entering OSD Setup Menu The OSD Main menu contains a list of items that are used to configure the 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 19: 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. The administrator’s privileges are required for entering the submenu. In OSD Main menu, select <System Setup> and press ENTER, then select <Date/Time>... -
Page 20: 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 21: Record Schedule / Quality Setting
User’s Manual Record Schedule / Quality Setting The Record Setup menu allows user to set recording quality, recording schedules, and other recording parameters. To setup the recording quality and schedules, you have to enter the OSD Setup Menu with correct Administrator's password. -
Page 22: Schedule Setup
User’s Manual 3.5.2 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 AM 06:00 2. -
Page 23: To Record Event Video Only
4.1.1 Viewing Modes The MPEG-4 DVR supplies user versatile ways of viewing both live and recorded video. Following presents these view formats. Viewing in Full Screen Press any CHANNEL key directly to view the corresponding camera image in... -
Page 24: Digital Zoom
User’s Manual Viewing in Multi-window Various multi-window view formats are offered for selecting. To switch between available viewing formats, press MODE repeatedly. 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. -
Page 25: 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 26: Sequence Setup
ESC to stop sequencing. Searching Recorded Video The MPEG-4 DVR is capable of searching and playing back recorded video by date and time or events. Entering the specific date and time of the wanted video, the unit will then search for the matched video and play it on the monitor. -
Page 27: Searching By Event
User’s Manual NOTE: If there is no available recorded video that matches your specified time and date, the unit starts playback from the next available video. NOTE: The date/time information will be shown on the screen with a DST icon if the Daylight Saving Time function is enabled. “S” indicates summer time and “W”... -
Page 28: Video Export
User’s Manual Follow the steps to playback video from Event List. • Press and hold UP / DOWN to scroll through the Event List. • Press ENTER to play back the selected event record. • Press PLAY/STOP to return to live mode. Video Export The unit allows you to export wanted video to an external device, such as a ®... -
Page 29: To Export Normal Video
User’s Manual The whole process is described step by step in the following sections. 4.4.2 To export normal video To Export normal video to external device, follow these step: • Press SEARCH and play wanted normal video by entering date and time. Note if you are viewing in multiple channel mode, please make sure there is no window displaying in Live mode. -
Page 30: To Export Event Video
User’s Manual 4.4.3 To Export event video To export event video, follow these steps: • Press SEARCH and play wanted event video. To play event video, refer to Section 4.3 Searching Recorded Video. • After entering the playback mode, press COPY. The “ezBurn” window displays as below figure. -
Page 31: Dome Control
The default of this item is <2000/01/01>. Dome Control MPEG-4 DVR allows user to control a dome camera by the front panel. In Live mode, user can press CHANNEL key to display the desired dome camera in full view. To enter Dome Control mode, press the DOME key and press channel key 2 to display the hint screen;... -
Page 32: Dome Protocol Setup
RS485 Setup MPEG-4 DVR controls the domes via RS-485 communication protocol. The RS-485 parameters in MPEG-4 DVR must be set to the same parameters as the protocol for RS-422 setup of the dome. Users are allowed to change the RS-485 settings of the MPEG-4 DVR. -
Page 33: Dome Controlling Keys
1 to 255. The default ID is 224. Note that no two devices on the same bus should be given the same ID address, or a conflict may occur. The default MPEG-4 DVR RS-485 settings are 9600 Baud, 8 Data Bits, 1 Stop Bit and No Parity. - Page 34 User’s Manual Zoom In Use to zoom the dome camera in. This function is for user to choose the viewing area, more or less of it. Use to leave dome control mode and return to live and full screen viewing mode.
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Page 35: Setting Preset Points
User’s Manual 4.6.5 Setting Preset Points The MPEG-4 DVR allows user to set preset positions; the amount of preset points depends on the dome manufacturer. Follow the steps to set preset points. • Press a Channel key to view the corresponding camera in full screen. -
Page 36: Calling Preset Points
User’s Manual 4.6.6 Calling Preset Points Follow the steps to call preset points. • Press a Channel key to view the corresponding camera in full screen. • Then press DOME to enter dome control mode. • Press 2 to view the dome control Hint Screen; press 2 again to toggle the Hint Screen. -
Page 37: Appendix A: Technical Specifications
User’s Manual Appendix A: Technical Specifications All specifications are subject to change without notice. Specifications MPEG-4 DVR Video Input BNCx4, 1.0Vp-p, 75 ohm Video Standard NTSC/PAL switch selectable Video Operation Triplex (Live, Record, Playback, Remote, and Internet access) BNCx1, 1.0Vp-p, 75 ohm... - Page 38 User’s Manual Alarm X4, D-Sub 15 pin Alarm Input Alarm Relay Output X1, D-Sub 15 pin N.C./N.O., Programmable Alarm Detection Motion Detection 16x12 Programmable Video Loss Detection Auditory Alert Built-in Buzzer Communication Communication RS-485 DSCP Protocol Remote Control DVRRemote Lite Software Network Connectivity Ethernet RJ-45 connector, 10/100Mbps, supports DHCP...
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Page 39: Appendix B: Record Duration
User’s Manual Appendix B: Record Duration The record duration relates to recording rate, image quality and HDD capacity. Refer to the following table. NOTE: Record duration times are based on actual tests and represent average file sizes. Performance may vary depending on specific installations and use. Audio recording requires 8 KB per second (or 0.7 GB per day) for data storage. - Page 40 User’s Manual Number of Days of Recording @60PPS (without Audio) Recording Rate Recording Picture Quality Mode Total Total Fair High Best Images Per Images Per NTSC NTSC NTSC NTSC NTSC Second Second (5 KB) (5 KB) (8 KB) (8 KB) (11 KB) (11 KB) (14 KB)
- Page 41 User’s Manual 600 GB Internal Storage 51.4 61.7 22.0 26.5 14.0 16.8 10.3 12.3 102.9 123.5 44.1 52.9 28.1 33.7 20.6 24.7 16.2 19.5 12.5 205.8 246.9 88.2 105.8 56.1 67.3 41.2 49.4 32.5 39.0 6.25 411.5 493.8 176.4 211.6 112.2 134.7 82.3...