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Page 1: Installation Manual
INSTALLATION MANUAL English version 1.0 D204 SERIES MPEG4 Networkable DVR © Copyright 2007 Digimerge Technologies Inc. - Page 2 Easy access via the Free Digimerge DDNS Service is included. To learn more about this D204 Series DVR, and to learn about our complete range of accessory products, please visit our website at: http://www.digimerge.com...
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Page 3: Important Safeguards
Important Safeguards PREFACE Important Safeguards In addition to the careful attention devoted to quality standards in the manufacture process of your video product, safety is a major factor in the design of every instrument. However, safety is your responsibility too. This sheet lists important information that will help to assure your enjoyment and proper use of the video product and accessory equipment. - Page 4 18. Heat - The product should be situated away from heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other products (including amplifiers) that produce heat. © INSTALLERS MANUAL | Copyright 2007 Digimerge Technologies Inc.
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Page 5: General Precautions
4. Keep enough space around the unit for ventilation. Slots and openings in the storage cabinet should not be blocked 5. During lightning storms, or when the unit is not used for a long time, disconnect the power supply, antenna, and cables to protect the unit from electrical surge DIGIMERGE TECHNOLOGIES INC. http://www.digimerge.com Revision 3.0... -
Page 7: Table Of Contents
Table of Contents Table of Contents Section 1 - FEATURE LIST ..............9~10 D204 Series DVR Features ............10 Section 2 - PACKING DETAIL ............11~12 Packing Detail ................12 Section 3 - LOCATION AND CONTROL .......... 13~18 D204 Series - Front ..............14~15 D204 Series - Back .............. - Page 8 Recording ........................58 Playback ........................58 Network ........................59 Other ..........................59 Appendix 2 - CONNECTING MOTION/ALARM DEVICE ....60~61 Connecting Motion / Alarm Device ..........61 Installing a Sensor ......................61 © INSTALLERS MANUAL | Copyright 2007 Digimerge Technologies Inc.
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Page 9: Section 1 - Feature List
SECTION 1 FEATURE LIST D204 Series DVR Features ....10... -
Page 10: D204 Series Dvr Features
D204 Series DVR Features SECTION 1 D204 Series DVR Features Technology • Embedded LINUX OS • Total maximum recording rate 120 fps • High-resolution & high-quality MPEG-4 algorithm • Uses Watermarking & scrambling technologies • Strong protection recorded data • MPEG-4: 1 ~ 2 Kbytes per image with resolution 360x240 •... -
Page 11: Section 2 - Packing Detail
SECTION 2 PACKING DETAIL Packing Detail ........12... -
Page 12: Packing Detail
Packing Detail SECTION 2 Packing Detail The D204 Series comes with the following components: D204 SERIES DVR POWER CABLE CHECK YOUR PACKAGE TO CONFIRM THAT YOU HAVE RECEIVED THE COMPLETE SYSTEM, INCLUDING ALL COMPONENTS SHOWN ABOVE. © INSTALLERS MANUAL | Copyright 2007 Digimerge Technologies Inc. -
Page 13: Section 3 - Location And Control
SECTION 3 LOCATION AND CONTROL D204 Series - Front......14 D204 Series - Back ......16... -
Page 14: D204 Series - Front
D204 Series - Front SECTION 3 D204 Series - Front 1. POWER - Turns the DVR unit ON/OFF. LED POWER AND HDD LIGHTS - Indicates unit power and HDD activity 2. NUMBER / LETTER PAD • Use the numbers to switch between cameras in View mode. - Page 15 9. USB PORT - Connect a USB Key, External Hard Drive or CDRW/DVD-RW* Drive 10. MENU - Accesses the DVR system menu options. See page 21for details. 11. SEARCH - Accesses the Search Menu. See the Operators Manual for Search Menu options * See the Digimerge website for Compatible CDRW/DVD-RW drives. Revision 3.0...
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Page 16: D204 Series - Back
D204 Series - Back SECTION 3 D204 Series - Back 1. BNC VIDEO INPUTS - Video inputs for direct connection to Cameras. 2. VGA PORT - Used to connect the DVR to a computer Monitor. 3. AUDIO OUT - Connect the Audio OUT to the AUDIO IN on an DVR or Monitor.AUDIO OUT - Connect the Audio OUT to the AUDIO IN on an DVR or Monitor. - Page 17 D204 Series - Back SECTION 3 8. ETHERNET PORT - Connects the DVR to a router for connection to the internet. Refer to the Instructions on Page 48 for Remote Connection. 9. ALARM / RS-232 / SENSOR BLOCK - Ports for connecting an Alarm, RS-232 or Sensor Device (such as a Motion Sensor or Window/Door Sensor).
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Page 19: Section 4 - System Load And Controls
SECTION 4 TURNING ON FOR THE FIRST TIME Starting the DVR-Self Test Screens..20 Main Menu Control ......21 Main Menu Tree ........22 Display Set .......... 23 Recording Set ........27 System Set.......... 35 Network Set......... 40 Event Notification ........ 42 USB-Updating the DVR Firmware.. -
Page 20: Starting The Dvr - Self Test Screens
Starting the DVR - Self Test Screens Once the DVR has been connected and powered on, the following self-test screens will appear: DIGIMERGE LOADING PROGRAMS ..NOTE: If a new HARD DRIVE is detected by the system, the DVR will automatically FORMAT the new drive. -
Page 21: Main Menu Control
Main Menu Control SECTION 4 Main Menu Control • Enter the MENU screen by pressing the MENU button. The System Password may be required, based on system settings. • The Default Password is 00000000 • Scroll through the 5 Main options by pressing the buttons. -
Page 22: Main Menu Tree
Schedule Recording Recording ON/OFF System Set Basic Disk Format Password Change Client Account Program Update Auto Delete Network Set DDNS Set IP Set Event Notification E-Mail Registration E-Mail Report Notification Out © INSTALLERS MANUAL | Copyright 2007 Digimerge Technologies Inc. -
Page 23: Display Set
Display Set SECTION 4 Display Set This submenu allows you to change the DISPLAY options for the DVR unit and any connected cameras. Selecting options on this Menu will access additional settings and options. Display Set Menu Tree Display Set Monitor Adjustment Left Key = Move Left Right Key = Move Right... -
Page 24: Display Set
(A-Z, 0-9) to a maximum of 8 characters. Press the SEL button to accept the change. 3. SAVE & EXIT: Saves any changes made, and exits to the Main Menu. Press the buttons to highlight, and press the SEL button to accept the changes. © INSTALLERS MANUAL | Copyright 2007 Digimerge Technologies Inc. -
Page 25: Osd On/Off
Display Set SECTION 4 OSD ON/OFF OSD ON/OFF OSD: Save & Exit Turns the information display/camera names, hard drive usage, date and time) ON/OFF. 1. OSD: Turns the ON SCREEN DISPLAY to ON/OFF. To change the setting, press the ←→ buttons to highlight, and press the buttons to switch between ON/OFF. -
Page 26: Recording Set
CH1 Recording Quality Post Alarm Duration 150 SEC Setup Sensor Save & Exit Sensor 1 Input: None Sensor 2 Input: None Sensor 3 Input: Sensor 4 Input: Alarm Out: Save & Exit © INSTALLERS MANUAL | Copyright 2007 Digimerge Technologies Inc. - Page 27 Recording Set SECTION 4 Motion Recording CH1 Frame Rate: 15 FPS CH2 Frame Rate: 15 FPS CH3 Frame Rate: 15 FPS CH4 Frame Rate: 15 FPS CH1 Recording Quality HIGH CH1 Recording Quality HIGH CH1 Recording Quality CH1 Recording Quality Post Alarm Duration 150 SEC Setup Motion...
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Page 28: Global Parameters
Save & Exit 3. SAVE & EXIT: Saves any changes made, and exits to the Main Menu. Press the buttons to highlight, and press the SEL button to accept the changes. © INSTALLERS MANUAL | Copyright 2007 Digimerge Technologies Inc. -
Page 29: Alarm Recording
Recording Set SECTION 4 Alarm Recording Alarm Settings for the DVR. Alarm Recording CH1 Frame Rate: 15 FPS CH2 Frame Rate: 15 FPS CH3 Frame Rate: 15 FPS CH4 Frame Rate: 15 FPS CH1 Recording Quality HIGH CH1 Recording Quality HIGH CH1 Recording Quality CH1 Recording Quality... -
Page 30: Motion Recording
High, Mid, Low or Off. 5. SAVE & EXIT: Saves any changes made, and exits to the Main Menu. Press the buttons to highlight, and press the SEL button to accept the changes. © INSTALLERS MANUAL | Copyright 2007 Digimerge Technologies Inc. -
Page 31: Schedule Recording
Recording Set SECTION 4 Schedule Recording Setup and configurations for Scheduled events. Schedule Recording CH1 Frame Rate: 15 FPS CH2 Frame Rate: 15 FPS CH3 Frame Rate: 15 FPS CH4 Frame Rate: 15 FPS CH1 Recording Quality HIGH CH1 Recording Quality HIGH CH1 Recording Quality CH1 Recording Quality... -
Page 32: Recording On/Off
ON and OFF. SAVE & EXIT: Saves any changes made, and exits to the Main Menu. Press the buttons to highlight, and press the SEL button to accept the changes. © INSTALLERS MANUAL | Copyright 2007 Digimerge Technologies Inc. -
Page 33: System Set
System Set SECTION 4 System Set This submenu allows you to change the SYSTEM options for the DVR unit. Selecting options on this Menu will access additional settings and options. Recording Set Menu Tree System Set Basic Language DATE/TIME 01-01-2006 English Initialization 20:21:28... -
Page 34: Basic
MAC Address ##:##:##:##:##:## 6. SAVE & EXIT: Saves any changes made, and exits to the Main Menu. Press the buttons to highlight, and press the SEL button to accept the changes. © INSTALLERS MANUAL | Copyright 2007 Digimerge Technologies Inc. -
Page 35: Disk Format
System Set SECTION 4 Disk Format Displays Hard Drive information. Disk Format Internal HDD External HDD Execute Format 1. INTERNAL HDD: Allows the user to format the HDD. Use the to change this option to YES or NO. To format the Drive, set this option to YES and select the EXECUTE FORMAT option. 2. -
Page 36: Client Account
Program Update Allows the user to update the DVR firmware by downloading the most current application from the Digimerge website, and using a Memory Stick. Download the most current program from the http://www.digimerge.com website, and copy it to a Memory Stick. Connect the Memory Stick to the USB 2.0 Port on the front panel of the DVR. -
Page 37: Ptz Menu
System Set SECTION 4 PTZ Menu Pan / Tilt / Zoom control (for Pelco D or Pelco P Model Cameras only) Setup PTZ Channel: Protocol: PELCO-P Baud Rate: 2400 PTZ (enter Password) Pan/Tilt/Zoom Focus PTZ Controller Set Setup PTZ Controller Set Model: TB-CN Baud Rate:... -
Page 38: Network Set
Save & Exit the front panel of the DVR to set the Domain Name (i.e. To enter the Domain Name DHU504.digimerge.net, just enter DHU504) • USER NAME: Press the buttons to highlight, and press the button to set to enter setup. -
Page 39: Ip Set
Network Set SECTION 4 IP Set The options in the IP Set menu control the local network setup for the Unit. See 45 for additional network setup instructions. • DHCP: Press the buttons to highlight, ←→ and press the buttons to set to NO/YES. Set this option to YES to allow the unit to get DHCP: Network information from the Router;... -
Page 40: Event Notification
Send Test Email Save & Exit Email Report Report: Immediately Save & Exit Email Notification Out Beep Alarm Out 5 Sec. Duration Video Loss Alarm Motion Power Loss Save & Exit © INSTALLERS MANUAL | Copyright 2007 Digimerge Technologies Inc. -
Page 41: Email Registration
Event Notification SECTION 4 Event Notification Email Registration User 1: Email Registration User 2: Configuration settings for automatic emailing of events. User 3: Send Test Email Save & Exit 1. USER 1 - USER 3: Setup of up to 3 email accounts to receive event emails. Press the buttons to highlight, and press the SEL key to enter the configuration. -
Page 42: Notification Out
4. DURATION: Specifies the length of time for an event. Press the buttons to highlight, and press the buttons to change the duration to 5 seconds, 10 seconds or 20 seconds. © INSTALLERS MANUAL | Copyright 2007 Digimerge Technologies Inc. -
Page 43: Usb - Updating The Dvr Firmware
• NEW PROGRAM NOT FOUND: If the application is not recognized, processing will not continue. Compatible USB Devices The following USB devices have been tested successfully with the D204 Series DVR: • Lexar Jumpdrive 128/256 MB • SanDisk Mini Cruzer 128 MB •... -
Page 45: Section 5- Network Connectivity
SECTION 5 NETWORK CONNECTIVITY Network Connectivity ......48 Router Port Forwarding .......50 Setting Up Your DDNS Account ..51 Setting Up DDNS ........53... -
Page 46: Network Connectivity
Local PC or Remote PC using Microsoft Internet Explorer 5 (or higher). See the Operator’s Manual for details. NOTE: Microsoft IE is the ONLY supported browser at this time. (Not Included) © INSTALLERS MANUAL | Copyright 2007 Digimerge Technologies Inc. -
Page 47: Dvr Network Settings
DVR Network Settings SECTION 5 DVR Network Settings Network Related settings for the DVR unit are set through the Menu options. See Page 36 for IP Set Menu options. DHCP: 1. Press the Menu button on the front panel of the IP Address: ###.###.###.### DVR. -
Page 48: Router Port Forwarding
The instructions found online in the Router Configuration Guide or at http:// www.portforward.com will assist you in the port forwarding configurations for a selection of different router models.Visit our website at http://www.digimerge.com for more details © INSTALLERS MANUAL | Copyright 2007 Digimerge Technologies Inc. -
Page 49: Setting Up Your Ddns Account
Setting Up Your DDNS Account Digimerge offers a free DDNS server for use with your System. A DDNS account allows you to set up a web site address that points back to your Local Network. The following outlines how to set up your free DNS account. - Page 50 Domain Name: _______________________________________________ User Name: _________________________________________________ Password: __________________________________________________ NOTE: The information sent to you in E-mail is CASE SENSITIVE. It is important when set- ting up your DDNS information on your DVR. © INSTALLERS MANUAL | Copyright 2007 Digimerge Technologies Inc.
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Page 51: Setting Up Ddns On The Dvr
NOTE: When you configure your DDNS information, only the first part of the address needs to be input (i.e. dhu504.digimerge.net - for the Domain Name entry, only enter dhu504). • Select the DDNS Status Check to confirm that the DDNS Service can be reached. An error message will be displayed if a connection cannot be reached. -
Page 53: Section 6- Troubleshooting
SECTION 6 TROUBLESHOOTING Troubleshooting ........56... -
Page 54: Troubleshooting
• Check the camera video cable and connections - Disconnect and reconnect the cable at the DVR and at the Camera • Try moving the camera to another channel or use another cable • Check if the Camera is in COVERT mode. © INSTALLERS MANUAL | Copyright 2007 Digimerge Technologies Inc. - Page 55 Troubleshooting SECTION 6 Problem: The message “Can't display page is shown when failing to connect to DVR (when inputting the IP Address or Domain Name in the Internet Explorer). Check: • Check the network connection • Try connecting the DVR to a different port on the Router •...
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Page 57: Appendix 1 - Dvr Specifications
APPENDIX 1 DVR SPECIFICATIONS DVR Specifications ......60... -
Page 58: Dvr Specifications
Normal; FF (Recorded Speed *2 *4 *16); REW Speed (Recorded Speed *16); Frame to Frame; Pause Device Internal HDD JPEG Compression or AVI Format & USB I/F Device Still Image capture and save (Memory Stick) © INSTALLERS MANUAL | Copyright 2007 Digimerge Technologies Inc. -
Page 59: Network
DVR Specifications APPENDIX 1 Network Network Interface Ethernet TCP/IP, SMTP, HTTP, DHCP, PPPoE (ADSL) Protocol Serial Communication RS-232, 1EA, RS-485 1EA Windows 2000 / XP (PC Client system) / Vista Application Web Browser Internet Explorer 5.0 or Higher (DVR Control or View) When event occurs, set to send email Event Transport Other... -
Page 60: Appendix 2 - Connecting Motion/Alarm Device
APPENDIX 2 CONNECTING MOTION/ALARM DEVICE Connection Motion/Alarm Device ..62... -
Page 61: Connecting Motion / Alarm Device
Connecting Motion / Alarm APPENDIX 2 Connecting Motion / Alarm Device Motion detection and Alarm controls are enabled through the Menu system on the DVR. Additional motion sensor devices can be connected to the system (Motion Sensors, Door/ Window Sensors). A motion detection or sensor unit can be used to send a signal to the DVR to begin camera recording on the... -
Page 62: Limited Warranty
No claims or statements regarding the product, whether written or verbal, by salespeople, retailers, dealers or distributors, that are not contained in this limited warranty or in the owner's manual are authorized by Digimerge and do not modify or expand this warranty. Some countries, states, or provinces do not allow the exclusion or limitation of implied warranties or the limitation of incidental or consequential damages for certain products supplied to consumers or the limitation of liability for personal injury. - Page 63 It’s all on the web Product Information Specification Sheets User Manuals Software Upgrades Quick Start Guides Firmware Upgrades VISIT www.digimerge.com www.digimerge.com Digimerge Technologies Inc.
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