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[ 4 / 8 / 16 Channel DVR ]
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The information in this manual was current when published. The manufacturer reserves the right to revise and
improve its products. All specifications are therefore subject to change without notice.
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  • Page 1: User Manual

    H.264 Pentaplex DVR DVR4,8,16DVDP 512-756-1678 User Manual V1.0 [ 4 / 8 / 16 Channel DVR ] Notice: The information in this manual was current when published. The manufacturer reserves the right to revise and improve its products. All specifications are therefore subject to change without notice.

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    H.264 Pentaplex DVR Table of Contents Safety Warning and Precautions ………………………………..………….………....……..….………………………………..…….……………..4 Package Contents ……………………………………………………..…………………………………………………………………………………………………………… 5 Chapter 1. Understanding Your DVR ..……………………….…………..………….…....……………………..………..………………………..….. 6 1.1. Basic Security System Configuration ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………. 6 1.2. Features of Your DVR …………..………………………….……………………..……………………………………………………..…………………………..7 1.3. Front Panel View…………….……………………………….………………………………………………………..………………….……………..……………..8 1.4.
  • Page 3 H.264 Pentaplex DVR Chapter 4. Search Menu Setup……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….56 4.1. Time…………………………………………………………..………………….………………………………………………………………………………………….…56 4.2. Event………….…….………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….…58 4.3. Motion………..……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….…59 4.4. Protect….……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………..…59 4.5. Capture……………………………………………………………………….…………………………………………………………………………………………….……60 4.6. POS Device………..…………….…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………61 4.7. Video Analysis……………………………………………………………………………………………………….……………………………………………………….61 Chapter 5. General Operation…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………62 5.1. Mouse Menu…………………………………….……………………..………………….……..………………………………………………………………….……62 5.1.1 Scene Mode…………………………………………………..……………………………………………………………………………………………………………63 4-Split……………………………….…………………………….…………………………………………………………………………………………………………63 PIP…………………………………………..........…………………………………………………………………………….………63 Auto Sequence…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………..………………………………63 5.1.2. Spot Out……..…..………………………………………………………………………...………………………………………………………………………………64 5.1.3.

  • Page 4: Safety Warning And Precautions

    H.264 Pentaplex DVR Safety Warning and Precautions TO REDUCE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPLIANCE TO RAIN OR MOISTURE. DO NOT REMOVE COVER. NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL. All the safety and operating instructions should be read before the unit is operated.

  • Page 5: Package Contents

    H.264 Pentaplex DVR Package Contents Please make sure the following parts are all included with the main DVR when you open the product package. If there are any missing items, contact your distributor. Part Name Quantity H.264 Standalone DVR IR Remote Control...

  • Page 6: Chapter 1. Understanding Your Dvr

    H.264 Pentaplex DVR Chapter 1. Understanding Your DVR 1.1. Basic Security System Configuration Cameras Sensor Inputs • NC/NO Devices scalable • TTL Level Input Alarm Out • NO Devices • DC 30V 1A max CCTV Monitor • AC 125V 0.5A max...

  • Page 7: Features Of Your Dvr

    H.264 Pentaplex DVR 1.2. Features of Your DVR Your DVR is the most competitive H.264 standalone 16-channel DVR developed for all industrial applications. In addition to its sleek professional design, it is very reliable and cost effective. Most of all, its real time and crystal clear picture quality with small recording file size and powerful remote control function will become the standard to which other security systems are judged.

  • Page 8: Front Panel View

    H.264 Pentaplex DVR 1.3. Front Panel View and Keypads 1. POWER LED: DVR power indicator. 2. REC LED: Recording indicator. 3. PLAYBACK LED: Playback mode indicator. A green light will be on when you play a recorded file back. 4. NET LED: Network connection indicator. A green light will be on when the DVR is connected to the network.

  • Page 9: Rear Panel View

    H.264 Pentaplex DVR 1.4. Rear Panel View 16CH ** Available Input/Output connectors and features are different from each model (part). Please contact distributors to check the exact part number with your desired Input/Out connectors and features. This manual describes all possible Input/Output connectors and features of this series.

  • Page 10: Remote Control

    H.264 Pentaplex DVR 1.5. IR Remote Control 1. REC (Record): Start/stop manual recording. ***** 2. Remote Control Setting Indicator 3. Number Buttons: Select camera (channel) number. ID: Displays current ID. ID SEL: Allows you to select ID setting. 6. Audio: ON/ OFF function.

  • Page 11: Chapter 2. Installation

    H.264 Pentaplex DVR Chapter 2. Installation 2.1. HDD Installation Before Installation We recommend setting the current time on your DVR before HDD Installation. Please make sure that the power of DVR is switched off before starting installation. Step 1. Make sure the DVR power is switched OFF Step 2.

  • Page 12: Network Connection

    H.264 Pentaplex DVR 2.2. Network Connection Setup 2.2.1 Using a Static IP Address You can use the Static IP address, Subnet Mask and Gateway address provided by your ISP (Internet Service Provider) for your DVR. The Gateway address is the IP address of your broadband modem.

  • Page 13: Router Configuration

    H.264 Pentaplex DVR 2.2.3. Router Configuration If your DVR is connected to the network through a router, you should configure router properly. There are 3 steps as follows. 1. WAN Setting 2. DHCP Setting 3. Virtual Server Setting 2.2.3.1. WAN Setting When you connect to your Router, you can find menu for WAN setting.
  • Page 14 H.264 Pentaplex DVR 2.2.3.3. Virtual Server Setting You should register your DVR as a virtual server. Please enter the information into IP address field of the router (e.g. 192.168.0.110). Protocol Type should be TCP. Private/Public Port numbers should be the same with the Port numbers assigned in DVR.

  • Page 15: Starting The System

    H.264 Pentaplex DVR STARTING THE SYSTEM When power is turned on, you will see the After the initialization, it will prompt you to a page initializing screen and initializing may take up to where you will need to select which monitor to use one minute to complete.

  • Page 16: Live Menu Description

    H.264 Pentaplex DVR LIVE MENU DESCRIPTION MENU DESCRIPTION SCREEN MODE Can select how you would like to view screen SPOT OUT Independent of the Live Mode which monitors a specific channel through the Spot Out Port AUDIO ON/OFF Option to have the audio or off...

  • Page 17: System Information

    H.264 Pentaplex DVR SYSTEM INFORMATIOIN This menu will display overall system information When there’s a exclamation , this indicates that the DVR has not been registered in our DDVRLS server Password will only show half of the registered password. You can enter up to 8 characters max.

  • Page 18: Live Menu

    H.264 Pentaplex DVR Live Menu Navigating to a different channels by using the mouse. By using the mouse, move the mouse to the far right in the middle of the screen and a blue arrow button will appear on the screen (see picture above) to navigate to different channels. If you are viewing the channels in a 4 split mode and by clicking the blue arrow button, it will take you to the next four channels.

  • Page 19: Live Menu Navigating Using The Mouse

    H.264 Pentaplex DVR Navigating to different channels by using the remote control. When no channels are selected, you can use the remote control to navigate to another interval. In this example, it is in a 4-split screen. By pressing the direction button on the remote control ▶, it will take you to the next four channels.

  • Page 20: Chapter 3. Main Menu Setup

    H.264 Pentaplex DVR Chapter 3. Main Menu Setup • Go to Main Menu Window using: Remote control – Press MENU, Mouse – Right click and click MENU icon. • To go to desired sub menu: Use direction keys and press ENTER (remote control) or click on the mouse •...

  • Page 21: Video/Audio Setup

    H.264 Pentaplex DVR 3.1. Video/Audio There are 5 sub menus under Video/Audio. To exit to main menu, press MENU (or right click on the mouse) key again. 3.1.1. Camera (Channel) Name and Display 1) VIDEO: You may select the video ON, OFF, COVERT 1 or COVERT 2.
  • Page 22 H.264 Pentaplex DVR Screen Input: You can configure your screen to your preference by adjusting the channel. 1) Brightness 2) Contrast 3) Color 4) Click the <Init> to initialize settings back to the default 50. 5) When the desired setting is entered, click <OK>.

  • Page 23: Monitor/Spot

    H.264 Pentaplex DVR 3.1.2. Monitor/SPOT Adjust the brightness/contrast/hue/color for each analog camera (ch#1 thru 4) connected to DVR. The SPOT OUT monitoring is independent of live mode, which monitors a specific channel through the SPOT OUT port. SEQUENCE MODE: ON/OFF SPOT OUT monitoring is in auto sequence mode when it is ON.

  • Page 24: Sequence/Event Display

    H.264 Pentaplex DVR 3.1.3. SEQUENCE/EVENTS DISPLAY Your DVR can display each live video channel in full screen (or a group of channels) in sequence mode similar to slide show in PC. Select the interval, channel setup and Duration. SEQUENCE: 1) Interval: You may select OFF position or 30 sec maximum 2) Single Mode: By clicking the channel setup, you can select individual channel or all.

  • Page 25: Osd/Display Position

    H.264 Pentaplex DVR 3.1.4. OSD/DISPLAY POSITION You can configure each parameter for on-screen- display using direction keys and ENTER button. To save and exit from this menu, press MENU. 1) CAMERA ID MODE [NUMBER / NAME / OFF] You can display a number or name of your camera on the screen.

  • Page 26: Screen Mode

    H.264 Pentaplex DVR SCREEN 3.1.5. MODE You can configure the Live screen and Split Screens. 1) Live Screen: Select split modes for the Live screen. 4-split screens are included by default. 2) Play Screen: Select split modes for the playback screen. Single screen and 4-split screen are provided by default.

  • Page 27: Record Setup

    H.264 Pentaplex DVR 3.2. RECORD SETUP With this menu, you can set all parameters (see the picture as below) related to recording for each cameras independently. Use direction keys and ENTER button to select the camera (channel) and change the setup value.

  • Page 28: Record Quality

    H.264 Pentaplex DVR 3.2.2. RECORD QUALITY Setup the record quality parameters for each camera. (see picture as below) 1) RESOLUTION [D1, Half D1 and CIF] There are three recording resolution modes you can choose from. D1 is the highest resolution.

  • Page 29: Holiday

    H.264 Pentaplex DVR Apply To All Channel: If selected, “Apply to All CH” window will appear. Press OK to apply the setup to all channels. When the recording schedule setup is done, click 3.2.4 HOLIDAY You can set specific dates to Holidays according to your preferences.

  • Page 30: Motion

    H.264 Pentaplex DVR 3.2.5. MOTION This menu allows you to set motion detection area for 1) SENSITIVITY [LEVEL 1 – LEVEL 10] motion recording. To start a motion trigger recording, The higher level is more sensitive to detect motions. RECORD-> POLICY->MOTION must be enabled.
  • Page 31 H.264 Pentaplex DVR Setting the Motion Detection Area: Select <Motion Region> 2) When “Motion Region” window appears, select a channel for detection and set the area of motion detection. 3) To set the area in “Motion Region” window select desired region. To set the area cells individually, click <Individual>...

  • Page 32: Event Record Duration

    H.264 Pentaplex DVR 3.2.6. EVENT RECORD DURATION You can set the beginning and ending point of a recording on an event. 1) Pre Event: The recording of an event will start at a pre-determined time prior to the actual occurrence of the event.

  • Page 33: Device Setup

    H.264 Pentaplex DVR 3.3. DEVICE SETUP With this menu, you can configure the peripherals in your DVR such as PTZ control and printer. 3.3.1. STORAGE HDD: HDD size and percentage used will be shown. HDD: 2nd HDD size and percentage used will be shown (if installed).

  • Page 34: Sensor/Video Loss Detection

    H.264 Pentaplex DVR 3.3.2. SENSOR /VIDEO LOSS DETECTION SETUP Select the right type of your external sensors connected to DVR. There are 2 different types of sensors. (N.O.- Normal Open and N.C.- Normal Close). Press ENTER button to change and select the sensor type.

  • Page 35: Alarm Setup

    H.264 Pentaplex DVR 3.3.3. ALARM SCHEDULE SETUP You can set the conditions and operating hours for scheduled alarms. 1) ON: Marked in Blue, it will always generated alarm On scheduled time. 2) OFF: Marked in Black, no alarm is generated even if an event occurs.

  • Page 36: Ptzf Camera Control Setup

    H.264 Pentaplex DVR 3.3.4. PTZ CONTROL SETUP DVR supports Pan, Tilt, Zoom and Focus control for PTZF cameras or servers. It has RS485 port to connect to PTZ cameras and supports most industrial common protocols. 1) ID : You can create own ID number (0-255) for each PTZ camera (up to 16 cameras. Ex. is for 4 ch).

  • Page 37: Pos

    H.264 Pentaplex DVR 3.3.6 POS DEVICE You can set properties of POS devices connected to the DVR. By clicking POS USE, your DVR and POS will be connected. - If you change settings for the device and press <OK> while the <POS USE> is not checked, the changes for POS will not be saved.

  • Page 38: Video Analysis

    H.264 Pentaplex DVR 3.3.7. VIDEO ANALYSIS 1) Mode: You can set the Mode to ON/OFF position. If the Mode is ON position but the Display is set to OFF position, it will still Log and Record without the display. 2) Protocol: Select device/Protocol (Currently only have Hitron).

  • Page 39: System Setup

    H.264 Pentaplex DVR 3.4. SYSTEM SETUP This menu helps you to configure DVR for basic operation. You can set the current time for your area, network parameters, and password for security purposes. 3.4.1. DATE/TIME SETUP You can setup the current date and time manually.

  • Page 40: Signal/Language

    H.264 Pentaplex DVR 3.4.2. VIDEO SIGNAL TYPE [NTSC / PAL] /LANGUAGE DVR supports several languages. Select your preferred language using ENTER button and press MENU to save and exit. Select your video signal format type: NTSC or PAL. Use ENTER key to select the type and press OK button.

  • Page 41: Config

    H.264 Pentaplex DVR 3.4.3. CONFIG With this menu, you can EXPORT, IMPORT, RESET your DVR configuration. You can also upgrade your firmware from this menu. 1) Upgrade : Upgrade DVR firmware with USB memory stick at local USB port How to upgrade firmware with USB memory stick : - Check you current firmware version before starting upgrade.

  • Page 42: Log

    H.264 Pentaplex DVR 3.4.4. LOG You can browse logs on the system and events. You can retrieve log information by calendar by System Log shows log and timestamp on every clicking the calendar icon. system start, system shutdown and any changes...

  • Page 43: Authorization Management

    H.264 Pentaplex DVR 3.4.5. AUTHORIZATION MANAGEMENT You can set permissions of each user over the DVR’s specific function and settings. 3.4.5.1. ADMIN. 1) Under Authorization Management Admin, you can ABCHOME change Admin’s ID and Password. By clicking on the ID, a virtual keyboard will appear to type in ID.
  • Page 44 H.264 Pentaplex DVR 3.4.5.2 GROUP Select Group and window for Add, Delete, Rename and Group Authority setup appears. Click to a desired item and set the value. - Add, Delete, Rename: You can add, delete, rename a group or modify permissions given to the group. A virtual keyboard will appears when Add or Rename is selected.
  • Page 45 H.264 Pentaplex DVR You can set the permissions of the group users to access the menu according to the channel. Select a menu to which the group permission is assigned. The menu where the group permission is assigned will be displayed in the Live menu when a group user logs in.
  • Page 46 H.264 Pentaplex DVR 3.4.5.4. SETUP You can set restricted access for all general users. Items with restrictions will require logging in for use. The Restricted Access, Auto Log out, Manual Input of ID and Auto Log Out setup screen will appear.

  • Page 47: Network Setup

    H.264 Pentaplex DVR 3.5 NETWORK SETUP With this menu, you can setup the network for DVR. Before starting this setup, the DVR must be connected to the router by LAN cable. Also, please make sure that internet is working properly.
  • Page 48 H.264 Pentaplex DVR When A Router Is Used: 1) Setting the DVR with a Static IP: - Internet Connection: You can connect the DVR to a router which is connected to a cable modem or a router in a LAN environment.

  • Page 49: Connection

    H.264 Pentaplex DVR 3.5.1 CONNECTION MODE You can set the network connection route and protocol. 1) Connection Mode: Sets the network connection mode. 2) Bandwidth: Sets the maximum data flow to be transferred (Upload speed) Options will vary depending on the selected connection mode.

  • Page 50: Id & Password

    H.264 Pentaplex DVR 3.5.3. ID & PASSWORD You must enter your Network ID and Password to gain network access. By using the virtual keyboard, you may enter your ID and Password. This Exclamation icon indicates that the DVR has not been registered to our DDVRLS server.

  • Page 51: Ddns

    H.264 Pentaplex DVR 3.5.3 DDNS You can set the DDNS site for a remote user’s network connection A virtual keyboard will appear for user input. 2) Once the DDNS setup is complete, click OK. DDNS Setting: DDNS is a short form of Dynamic Domain Naming Systems. DNS (Domain Name System) is a service that routes a Domain name consisting of user friendly characters to an IP consisting of numbers (64.233.189.104).

  • Page 52: Live Transfer

    H.264 Pentaplex DVR 3.5.4 LIVE TRANSFER You can set the quality of the image that is transferred from the DVR to the network. Record Rate: Choose from OFF to 30fps (Highest) Record Quality: Level 1 (Lowest) to Level 8 (Highest)

  • Page 53: Mailing Service

    H.264 Pentaplex DVR 3.5.5 MAILING SERVICE 3.5.5.1 MAILING SERVICE: SMTP You can send e-mail to a registered DVR user at a specific time interval or if an events occurs. Sets the SMTP mail server. 1) Server Type: Displays the connected server type.

  • Page 54: Event

    H.264 Pentaplex DVR 3.5.5.2 MAILING SERVICE: EVENT You can set the interval and type of event that will be sent to the user. 1) Event Interval: Set the event interval time (10 min – 30 min) - If a series of events occurs, an email will be sent at that specified interval time and not on each event to notify you that an event had taken place.

  • Page 55: Backup Setup

    H.264 Pentaplex DVR 3.6 BACK UP You can check the backup device and set the backup schedule by channel or by time. You can only backup your data with either a UBS Drive or external CD/DVD Writer. 1) Backup Range: Sets the Start and End time for the backup.

  • Page 56: Chapter 4. Search Menu Setup

    H.264 Pentaplex DVR CHAPTER 4 : SEARCH MENU 4.1 TIME SEARCH To search by calendar, click the calendar icon. A calendar will appear in the middle of the screen. You can search for recorded data of a desired time. 1) Select a date to search 2) Recorded data on that date and time will be listed.
  • Page 57 H.264 Pentaplex DVR There are 6 options to choose from to retrieve recorded data. You can choose to search one at a time, multiple at a time or by all. You can click All tab to view all options or you can click individually.

  • Page 58: Event

    H.264 Pentaplex DVR 4.2 EVENT SEARCH You can search for events by the channel and play them. 1) Use the mouse or direction buttons to set the search criteria and press the [ENTER] button. 2) All record events on a specific date will be recorded and can be retrieved.

  • Page 59: Motion

    H.264 Pentaplex DVR 4.3. MOTION Start Date & Time End Date & Time Preview Display Under motion search, you are able to search for all areas that have been recorded when motion is detected. It is a very specific search instruction to eliminate time loss and unwanted search areas. If a motion is detected in each channel, you can set a desired area to perform the search.

  • Page 60: Capture

    H.264 Pentaplex DVR 4.5 CAPTURE How to retrieve captured image files Click SEARCH -> CAPTURE. You will see the list of captured image files. It will show you captured date, time and a source channel (camera) number. To see the captured image, click on the Date/Time Preview section.

  • Page 61: Pos Device

    H.264 Pentaplex DVR 4.6 POS You can search for data in the POS device that is connected to the DVR. Use direction buttons on your remote to set the search criteria and press the Enter button. - You can enter specific text to refine your search.

  • Page 62: Chapter 5. General Operation

    H.264 Pentaplex DVR CHAPTER 5 : GENERAL OPERATION 5.1. MOUSE MENU When a channel is selected, the Mouse Menu To navigate by using your mouse, right click your options/selections are different than the Mouse Menu mouse anywhere on the screen and you will given when a channel is not selected.

  • Page 63: Scene Mode

    H.264 Pentaplex DVR 5.1 .1 .Mouse Menu: Scene Mode When selecting Scene Mode, you will be given three 4-SPLIT (3) options 4-Slpit, PIP and Auto Sequence on a 4 CH. DVR. 8 & 16 CH DVRs will vary in scene mode options.

  • Page 64: Spot Out

    H.264 Pentaplex DVR 5.1.2. MOUSE MENU: SPOT OUT The Spot Out monitoring is independent of the Live Mode, which monitors a specific through the Spot Out port Selecting a Spot Out Mode: If an event occurs such as sensor, motion or alarm from the Spot Out port in connection with a monitor, you can select a output screen mode.

  • Page 65: Zoom

    H.264 Pentaplex DVR 5.1.4. MOUSE MENU: ZOOM Select Zoom In and click to enlarge. You can use the direction keys or the mouse to enlarge desired area. Click enter or double click once the desired area is confirmed. In Single Live Mode, select a desired area and use the ! Zoom is only available in Single Live Mode Zoom function to enlarge.

  • Page 66: Stop Alarm

    H.264 Pentaplex DVR 5.1.6. MOUSE MENU: STOP ALARM Stops the alarm output and the event monitoring. 5.1.7. MOUSE MENU: RECORD STOP Will stop all recordings. 5.1.8. MOUSE MENU: PLAY You can play data stored in the HDD.

  • Page 67: Search (See Chapter 4)

    H.264 Pentaplex DVR 5.1.9. MOUSE MENU: SEARCH You can perform search for recorded data by the time or by the search criteria such as an event. Once you click Search from the Mouse Menu, it will direct you to the Search Menu.

  • Page 68: Hide Launcher

    H.264 Pentaplex DVR 5.1.12. MOUSE MENU: HIDE/SHOW LAUNCHER Shows or hides the Launcher...

  • Page 69: Logout

    H.264 Pentaplex DVR 5.1.13. MOUSE MENU: LOGOUT Allows you to logout by clicking the Logout button. A logout window will appear to confirm your request to logout. 5.2. LIVE LAUNCHER The Live Launcher menu appears at the bottom of the live screen.

  • Page 70: Screen Display Option

    H.264 Pentaplex DVR 5.2.1. Screen Display Option Switching the Screen Mode Auto Sequence Mode 4-Split Mode PIP Mode Search Menu Full Screen Mode Record...

  • Page 71: Control Buttons

    H.264 Pentaplex DVR 5.2.2. Control Buttons SEARCH ZOOM CAPTURE MUTE ALARM OFF FREEZE PRINT BACKUP DIRECTS YOU TO SEARCH MENU ENLARGES THE SELECTED AREA. ONLY IN A SINGLE LIVE MODE CAPTURE IMAGES MUTE OR AUDIO OFF STOPS THE ALARM IF IT’S ACTIVATED...

  • Page 72: Playback Launcher

    H.264 Pentaplex DVR 5.3. PLAYBACK LAUNCHER 1) Select a data item and click <Play> in the Search Menu or in Mouse Menu. The selected data is played and the play launcher appears on the screen. - If there is an existing data, <Play> will start immediately without performing the search 2) You can play up to 4 channels in real time in a 4 CH DVR.

  • Page 73: Control Buttons

    H.264 Pentaplex DVR 5.3.1. Control Buttons PLAYBAR: Displays the time of recorded data in the selected PROTECT: You can protect recorded data channel for the past 24 hours from HDD overwriting. RETURN BUTTON: Redirects to Search Menu CAPTURE: You can capture video image...

  • Page 74: Playback & Trick Mode

    H.264 Pentaplex DVR 5.3.2. Playback (P) and Trick Mode (Pause / FF/ REW / Frame Advance) Playback Icon: To playback any recorded files, press PB button, ‘▶’. Icon will be displayed on the right-top of the screen during the playback. Recorded time will be displayed in white under current time.

  • Page 75: Ptz Control

    H.264 Pentaplex DVR 5.4 PTZ CONTROL The DVR enables you to adjust the settings of a PTZ camera as well as an ordinary one to your preference. The PTZ device can be activated only if a channel in connection with the PTZ camera is selected.
  • Page 76 H.264 Pentaplex DVR Focus Iris Pattern Zoom Preset In/Out Auto Scan Direction Buttons Delete Camera Edit Setup Menu Expansion Exit Button...
  • Page 77 H.264 Pentaplex DVR USING THE PTZ CAMERA You can use one camera to perform all functions of PAN, TILT & ZOOM (PTZ) for monitoring multiple places and set the preset to your preference in a desired mode. 1) PTZ Direction Button/Wheel : Click to any given direction you wish to view.

  • Page 78: Recording

    H.264 Pentaplex DVR Camera Setting A PTZ camera has its own menu system. Optimize the PTZ camera according to the DVR. 1) Connect the PTZ camera to the DVR and run the PTZ camera again to display the camera’s protocol setting window.

  • Page 79: Protect Registration

    H.264 Pentaplex DVR Chapter 6. Protect Video/Audio File 6.1. Protect Registration You can protect important recorded files from HDD overwriting. Register important files to protect list. How to protect important files from HDD overwriting? During the playback of recorded file, you can transfer current retrieving file to PROTECT LIST.

  • Page 80: Protected File Backup

    H.264 Pentaplex DVR How to delete protected files? To remove old files from PROTECT LIST, go to PROTECT LIST menu. Select file(s) you want to remove. Click DELETE and YES to remove it permanently. IMPORTANT: If you click YES, the file will be erased from HDD permanently and will not be recovered.

  • Page 81: Chapter 7. Capture Video Still Image

    H.264 Pentaplex DVR Chapter 7. Capture Video Still Image 7.1. Still Image Capture You can capture and save up to 100 still images and retrieve, delete, or back them up easily. You can capture videos instantly using a mouse or remote control.

  • Page 82: Remove Captured Images

    H.264 Pentaplex DVR How to view captured images? Press SEARCH -> CAPTURE Select a file and press VIEW button. There, you can retrieve selected image. To identify this image from CAPTURE LIST, CAPTURED message will be displayed on left-bottom of the screen.

  • Page 83: Backup Captured Image

    H.264 Pentaplex DVR To erase image files from CAPTURE LIST, press SEARCH -> CAPTURE. Select a file to remove. Press DELETE button at the bottom. 7.4. Backup Captured Image Captured image files are very important and are valuable evidences for any incidents. You can make a copy of captured files into a USB memory stick.

  • Page 84: Chapter 8. Web Viewer

    H.264 Pentaplex DVR Chapter 8. Web Viewer Web Configuration You can remotely control and manage your DVR from your Internet. We strongly recommend not to use this function in normal operation. If you change the configuration of the DVR to wrong value, the DVR may not work properly and can cause unexpected problems.

  • Page 85: Video/Audio

    H.264 Pentaplex DVR 8.1. Video/Audio 8.1.1. Camera 1) VIDEO: You may select the video ON, OFF, COVERT 1 or COVERT 2. 2) AUDIO: You may select the audio ON or OFF position. 3) TITLE/CH NAME: Create your own name/title for each camera. If you skip this setup, camera # will be displayed on the screen.

  • Page 86: Record

    H.264 Pentaplex DVR 8.1.4. OSD/Display Position You can configure each parameter for on-screen- display using direction keys and APPLY button. To Save and exit from this menu, press MENU. ** See DVR user manual [3.1.4. OSD/Display Position] for detailed information/instruction 8.2.
  • Page 87 H.264 Pentaplex DVR 8.2.3. Schedule 1) CAMERA Select channel for schedule recording. 2) SELECT DAY [DAILY / SUN – SAT] Select the desired day for schedule recording. 3) TIME Move the cursor to desired time and press ENTER key to set it highlighted. Press ENTER again to change schedule recording option by color.
  • Page 88 H.264 Pentaplex DVR 8.2.6. Motion Region ** See DVR user manual [3.2.5. Motion] for detailed information/instruction 8.2.7. Event Record Duration You can set the beginning and ending point of a recording on an event. -Pre Event -Post Event ** See DVR user manual [3.2.6. Event Record Duration] for detailed information/instruction 8.2.8.

  • Page 89: Device

    H.264 Pentaplex DVR 8.3. DEVICE You can configure the peripherals in your DVR such as PTZ control and printer 8.3.1. Storage This feature will display your storage (HDD) status. ** See DVR user manual [3.3.1. Storage] for detailed information/instruction 8.3.2. Sensor Detection Select the right type of your external sensors connected to the DVR.
  • Page 90 H.264 Pentaplex DVR 8.3.4. Alarm Schedule You can set the conditions and operating hours for scheduled alarms. ** See DVR user manual [3.3.3. Alarm Setup] for detailed information/instruction 8.3.5. PTZ DVR supports PAN, TILT, ZOOM and FOCUS control for PTZF cameras or servers. It has RS485 port to connect to PTZ camera and supports most industrial common protocols.

  • Page 91: System

    H.264 Pentaplex DVR 8.4. SYSTEM The menu will help you to configure DVR for basic operation. 8.4.1. Date/Time You can set up the current date and time manually. ** See DVR user manual [3.4.1. Date/Time] for detailed information/instruction 8.4.2. Signal/Language DVR supports up to 48 different languages.
  • Page 92 H.264 Pentaplex DVR 8.4.4. Authorization Management You can set permissions of each user over the DVR’s specific function and settings. ** See DVR user manual [3.4.5. Authorization Management] for detailed information/instruction 8.4.4.1. Authorization Management: Admin 1) Under Permission Management Admin, you can change Admin’s ID and Password.
  • Page 93 H.264 Pentaplex DVR 8.4.4.3. Authorization Management: User 1) When selecting Add from the window, a window for “Add User” will appear. You can configure the Network Viewer setting including Name, ID, Select Group and Password. Result of the user setup appears in the User window. To change the use property, use “Edit User”.

  • Page 94: Network

    H.264 Pentaplex DVR 8.5. NETWORK With this menu, you can setup the network for DVR. Before starting this setup, the DVR must be connected to the router by LAN cable. Also, please make sure that internet is working properly. 8.5.1. Connection You can set the network connection route and protocol.
  • Page 95 H.264 Pentaplex DVR 8.5.4. Live Transfer You can set the quality of the image that is transferred from the DVR to the network. Record Rate: Choose from OFF to 30fps (Highest) 2) Record Quality: Level 1 (Lowest) to Level 8 (Highest) 8.5.5.
  • Page 96 H.264 Pentaplex DVR 8.5.5.2. Mailing Service: Event You can set the interval and type of event that will be sent to the user. ** See DVR user manual [3.5.6.2. Event] for detailed information/instruction 8.5.5.3. Mailing Service: Recipient ** See DVR user manual [3.5.6.3. Recipient]...

  • Page 97: Appendix

    H.264 Pentaplex DVR APPENDIX...

  • Page 98: Pos Configuration

    H.264 Pentaplex DVR POS Configuration...
  • Page 99 H.264 Pentaplex DVR...
  • Page 100 H.264 Pentaplex DVR You can connect the DVR with POS or Keyboard through the RS232. With POS systems, the DVR can communicate through RS232 and network. For the POS system, the DVR can integrate the text content and even search the record through the info. The series DVR also support network keyboard operation.

  • Page 101: Atm Configuration

    H.264 Pentaplex DVR ATM Configuration This is a basic system drawing for the ATM to video interface. Please refer to the diagram above for basic VSSI-PRO connection.

  • Page 102: Network Troubleshooting

    H.264 Pentaplex DVR NETWORK TROUBLESHOOTING You must set your network environment properly to use remote control software (Net Viewer or Web Viewer). 1.Ping Test through your Router Ping is a command-line tool used to check whether another computer is reachable from your own. You can use the command either from the Windows Command Prompt or from a Linux terminal.
  • Page 103 H.264 Pentaplex DVR • Set IP address, Subnet mask, and Gateway address of your PC. - Open Network Connections - Select Properties of Local Area Connection - Select Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) - Select Properties...
  • Page 104 H.264 Pentaplex DVR - Click on Use the following IP address - Type in Subnet mask and Gateway address of DVR into these fields. - Type in IP address like example. • Do ping test again. With the test result, you can figure out whether or not the setup has been successful.

  • Page 105: Terms/Icon Glossary

    H.264 Pentaplex DVR TERMS / ICONS GLOSSARY Composite Video - A format of an analog television (picture only) signal before it is combined with a sound signal. DHCP - Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol. A network application protocol used by devices to obtain configuration into for operation in an internet protocol network.
  • Page 106 H.264 Pentaplex DVR REGULAR RECORDING PTZ SET: READY/AVAILABLE SCHEDULE RECORDING PTZ: ACTIVATED EVENT RECORDING SENSOR EVENT AUTO SEQUENCE LOG ON NO DISK AUDIO ON AUDIO OFF DISK FULL DISK ERROR PROCESSING BACKUP FREEZE CIF RESOLUTION RECORDING 2CIF RESOLUTION ZOOM-IN 4 CIF RESOLUTION...
  • Page 107 H.264 Pentaplex DVR Net Viewer DVR RECORDING LOCAL RECORDING SPEAKER ON SPEAKER OFF CONNECT DISCONNECT ADD DVR DEVICE ADD IP CAMERA MICROPHONE ADD VIDEO SERVER...

  • Page 108: How To Download Windows Media Player 10+ Or Vlc Media Player And Play Avi Backup File

    H.264 Pentaplex DVR HOW TO DOWNLOAD WINDOWS MEDIA PLAYER 10 OR ABOVE OR VLC MEDIA PLAYER, AND PLAY AVI FILES 1. WINDOWS MEDIA PLAYER 10 OR ABOVE To download Windows Media Player 10 or above, please go to the following link: http://www.microsoft.com/windows/windowsmedia/player/10/default.aspx...

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