Summary of Contents for iFocus Pte Ltd DVR8A+
- Page 1 DVR Manual For Model (Software version 1.04.021 onwards): DVR8A+/ 16B+ DVR4/ 8/ 16E+ iFocus Pte Ltd...
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Page 3: Copyright Statement
Pte Ltd. Disclaimer Statement iFocus Pte. Ltd. makes no representations or warranties, either expressed or implied, with respect to the contents hereof and specifically disclaims any warranties, merchantability or fitness for any particular purpose. -
Page 4: Safety Instructions
iFocus DVRA+/B+/E+ Manual Version 4.2 SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS CAUTION: DANGER OF EXPLOSION IF BATTERY IS INCORRECTLY REPLACED. REPLACE ONLY WITH THE SAME OR EQUIVALENT TYPE RECOMMENDED BY THE MANUFACTURER. DISCARD USED BATTERIES ACCORDING TO THE MANUFACTURER’S INSTRUCTIONS. ATTENTION: IL Y A DANGER D’EXPLOSION S’IL Y A REMPLACEMENT INCORRECT DE LA BATTERIE. -
Page 5: Table Of Contents
iFocus DVRA+/B+/E+ Manual Version 4.2 TABLE OF CONTENTS Introduction Model Convention DVR Main Features and Specifications 8A+/ 16B+ Model Main Features and Specification 3.1.1 Features 3.2.2 Specifications E+ Model Main Features and Specifications 3.2.1 Features 3.2.2 Specifications DVR Configurations DVR Connections Camera and Monitor Connections External IR Receiver Connections Audio Camera Source and Speaker... - Page 6 iFocus DVRA+/B+/E+ Manual Version 4.2 10.4 Communication 10.4.1 Modem Rings 10.4.2 10.4.3 Dial-out IP 10.4.4 Server IP 10.4.5 Server Port 10.4.6 DVR ID 10.4.7 PTZ, modem and matrix switch 10.4.8 Network Setting 10.5 Key Lock 10.6 Re-Init 10.7 Archive to Optical Disc (For DVR with CD/ DVD-RW option only) 11.
- Page 7 iFocus DVRA+/B+/E+ Manual Version 4.2 Appendix: DVR Full Menu Chart Main and second level menu Record, playback and trigger menu Setup menu Figures Figure 1: DVR Full Configuration Figure 2: Connection, External VGA Cable for DVR16+ Figure 3: Connection, External VGA Cable for DVR8A+, 16B+, 4E+ and 8E+ Figure 4: Connection, Monitors and Camera Sources Figure 5: Connection, External IR Figure 6: Mono to Stereo Splitter...
- Page 8 iFocus DVRA+/B+/E+ Manual Version 4.2 Figure 53: Icon, IFS Player Figure 54: Playback Control using IFS Playback Figure 55: Icon, RAS DVR Dialer Figure 56: Procedure, Installing RAS DVR Dialer 1 Figure 57: Procedure, Installing RAS DVR Dialer 2 Figure 58: Procedure, Installing RAS DVR Dialer 3 Figure 59: Procedure, Installing RAS DVR Dialer 4 Figure 60: Procedure, Installing RAS DVR Dialer 5 Figure 61: Icon, RAS DVR Dialer...
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Page 9: Introduction
iFocus DVRA+/B+/E+ Manual Version 4.2 Introduction The use of digital video technologies in close circuit television (CCTV) security applications has been evolving and widely accepted over the last few years. Customer expectation has been rising and higher performance CCTV devices are on high demand. In fact, the use of CCTV has gone beyond the traditional security applications, with networking and Internet becoming standard features. -
Page 10: Model Convention
iFocus DVRA+/B+/E+ Manual Version 4.2 Model Convention There are various models and configuration of DVR available according to the number of input video source, video system format, storage device capacity and type of back-up media. These models can be identified using the following convention: DVRvw+xyyyz[CD/ DVD] Where: Number of Video channels, 4, 8 or 16... -
Page 11: Dvr Main Features And Specifications
iFocus DVRA+/B+/E+ Manual Version 4.2 DVR Main Features and Specifications 8A+/ 16B+ Model Main Features and Specification 3.1.1 Features Reliability Run on embedded OS with watch dog timer Security 2-Level and 16-digit password protection access control DVR can be locked away and controlled through External IR receiver Watermarking for recorded and downloaded video User-friendly... -
Page 12: E+ Model Main Features And Specifications
iFocus DVRA+/B+/E+ Manual Version 4.2 E+ Model Main Features and Specifications 3.2.1 Features Reliability Run on embedded OS with watch dog timer Security 2-Level and 16-digit password protection access control DVR can be locked away and controlled through External IR receiver Watermarking for recorded and downloaded video User-friendly... -
Page 13: Dvr Configurations
iFocus DVRA+/B+/E+ Manual Version 4.2 DVR Configurations DVR as a multifunctional security device can be configured as shown in the following figure. In this example, the DVR is connected to cameras, external alarm input devices (such as PIR, door contacts), alarm output devices (such as sirens), PC monitor, CCTV monitor, Broadband Modem and LAN Switch/Router. -
Page 14: Dvr Connections
iFocus DVRA+/B+/E+ Manual Version 4.2 DVR Connections The following is a DVR back panel layout for connection to other devices. All devices should be connected to their respective ports correctly as shown below. Camera and Monitor Connections Connect the external VGA cable before powering up the DVR. Figure 2 and 3 illustrate the connection of the external VGA cable. -
Page 15: External Ir Receiver Connections
iFocus DVRA+/B+/E+ Manual Version 4.2 External IR Receiver Connections Figure 5 illustrates the connection between a DVR and an external IR receiver. The maximum length of the wire connected is 100m. The terminals are on the back panel of the DVR. IR+ goes to the red wire of the external IR and IR- the black wire of Figure 5: Connection, External IR Audio Camera Source and Speaker... -
Page 16: Connection Instruction (Example For Channel 1 Recording)
iFocus DVRA+/B+/E+ Manual Version 4.2 5.3.2 Connection instruction (Example for Channel 1 recording) Audio in: To Mono to Stereo Splitter and To camera Audio Source source Motherboard Ports Audio out: to speaker (for local playback) Figure 7: Connection, Audio Feature a. -
Page 17: Figure 10: Menu, Clear Alarm Using External Trigger 2
iFocus DVRA+/B+/E+ Manual Version 4.2 Main Menu Trigger Menu External Trigger 1 External Trigger 1 Camera View 1 Trigger1 [Arm]+[V03] 2 Record 2 Motion Trigger 2 Trigger2 [Off]+[Off] 3 Playback 3 Motion Properties Adj[Cam01] 3 Trigger3 [Off]+[Off] 4 Trigger 4 --Motion Grid Setting 4 Trigger4 [Off]+[Off] 5 Setup... -
Page 18: Ir Remote Control
iFocus DVRA+/B+/E+ Manual Version 4.2 IR Remote Control iFocus DVR come with three ways of control, using a Remote IR Controller, a PS2 keyboard or a PC. The PC can be connected to the DVR via LAN/WAN/Internet and remote operation program runs fully on IE. -
Page 19: Power Up Of Dvr
iFocus DVRA+/B+/E+ Manual Version 4.2 Power Up of DVR AC Power Input Selector Before you turn on your DVR, make sure that the AC power selector switch marked with 110/230V at the back of the DVR is set correctly to ensure that the right AC voltage is being used. -
Page 20: Full Screen Live View And Dvr Log-In
iFocus DVRA+/B+/E+ Manual Version 4.2 Full Screen Live View and DVR Log-in Full Screen Live View After power up the DVR, user can select any Cam 01 Cam 01 Cam 01 Cam 01 Cam16 camera full screen live view by keying the Cam 01 Cam 01 Cam 01... -
Page 21: Password Login
iFocus DVRA+/B+/E+ Manual Version 4.2 Password Login iFocus DVR provides two levels of operation. Below is the table showing the default password and access right according to the user level. User Level Default Password Access Rights Supervisor 222222 Local: Playback and Clear Alarm Super User 111111 Remote: Live View, Playback and Download... -
Page 22: Camera View Settings
iFocus DVRA+/B+/E+ Manual Version 4.2 Camera View Settings The main menu will appear on the display screen after user has logged in. Camera View menu includes DVR display settings. All functions discussed in this chapter are under Camera View menu. Under the Main Menu, press “1”... -
Page 23: Camera Display Properties
iFocus DVRA+/B+/E+ Manual Version 4.2 For Sequential mode, Camera View 1 View Mode [4 Split] 2 Spot TV Out [Seq] [3sec] a. Under the camera view menu, press “2” to select “Spot 3 Camera Display Properties 4 Camera Select [Cam01] TV Out”... -
Page 24: Camera Settings
iFocus DVRA+/B+/E+ Manual Version 4.2 Camera View Camera Display Properties 1 View Mode [4 Split] CardNo Color Ctrt 2 Spot TV Out [Seq] [3sec] 1 Card.1 [ 50] [ 35] [ 65] 3 Camera Display Properties 2 Card.2 [ 50] [ 35] [ 65] 4 Camera Select [Cam01] 3 Card.3... -
Page 25: Turn On Or Off Camera Sae Function
iFocus DVRA+/B+/E+ Manual Version 4.2 9.4.3 Turn on or off Camera SAE function Camera SAE function allows the system adjust the brightness level of individual camera automatically according to the lighting condition thus improves the playback video quality, suggested turn on for day-night cameras. To turn on or off this function, a. -
Page 26: Setup Menu
iFocus DVRA+/B+/E+ Manual Version 4.2 Setup Menu Setup Menu includes system parameters settings. All functions discussed in this chapter are under the Setup Menu. Under the Main Menu, press “5” for “Setup” to access system setups. Main Menu Setup Menu 1 Camera View 1 Date/Time 2 Record... -
Page 27: Communication
iFocus DVRA+/B+/E+ Manual Version 4.2 10.4 Communication Communication menu includes settings of communication between DVR and other devices such as PTZ cameras and remote PC. Under the Setup Menu, press “6” for “Communication” to access the settings. Setup Menu Communication 1 Date/Time 1 Modem Rings [ 1]... -
Page 28: Network Setting
iFocus DVRA+/B+/E+ Manual Version 4.2 Yokogawa code in Menu: [YOKOGAWA PTZ] Panasonic code in Menu: [PANASONIC PTZ] VideoTec code in Menu: [VIDEOTEC PTZ] Kalatel code in Menu: [KALATEL PTZ] D-Max code in Menu: [D-MAX PTZ] Modems that iFocus DVR support: Prolink (PSTN Modem) code in Menu: [Pro 1456ESI] AZTeck (PSTN Modem) -
Page 29: Key Lock
iFocus DVRA+/B+/E+ Manual Version 4.2 10.5 Key Lock “Key Lock” function prevents the DVR from being accidentally activated or triggered by the remote controller. After turning on this function, user has to press the power key followed by keying a four-digit number prompted by the DVR to activate the remote controller. - Page 30 iFocus DVRA+/B+/E+ Manual Version 4.2 [Note: burning process is completed only when the CD/ DVD-RW drive automatically ejects or when the CD/ DVD-RW LED is completely turned OFF. If there is any interruption during the process, the optical disc will not be readable.] Page 22 of 40...
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Page 31: Record Menu
iFocus DVRA+/B+/E+ Manual Version 4.2 Record Menu The Record Menu includes record settings such as recording frame rate and record mode. The Timer schedules and Holidays are also programmed here. Turn off recording before changing any record setting. Instructions: a. Press “6” for “Recording” under the Main Menu b. -
Page 32: Frame Rate And Audio Record Setting
iFocus DVRA+/B+/E+ Manual Version 4.2 NTSC 352x288 320x240 FULL 704x576 640x480 CIF: CIF recording for all channels FULL: Full screen recording for all channels MIX: Mixture of CIF and FULL resolution (For E Model only) Full screen for all cameras is recommended for best playback quality. However, more hard disk space will be used. -
Page 33: Manual Recording
iFocus DVRA+/B+/E+ Manual Version 4.2 Trigger: Record based on either motion detection or external alarm trigger setting Timer: Users can program a fixed time schedule for weekdays, Saturday, Sunday and Holiday timer recording. 11.5 Manual Recording For continuous recording, Chapter 12.5 Manual Recording Record Menu... -
Page 34: Holiday Setting
iFocus DVRA+/B+/E+ Manual Version 4.2 Turn on “6 Timer” under the Record Menu to activate the timer recording. Record Menu Timer Setting 1 Record Info 1 Weekday Timer 2 Record Mode [MIX] 2 Start [09:00] 3 Frame Rate 3 End [09:00] 4 Manual [ On]... -
Page 35: Trigger Settings
iFocus DVRA+/B+/E+ Manual Version 4.2 Trigger Settings iFocus DVR integrate both external and motion trigger recording in its operation, programming of which available under the Trigger Menu. Under the Main Menu, press “4” to enter Trigger Menu. Main Menu Trigger Menu 1 Camera View 1 External Trigger 2 Record... -
Page 36: External Trigger Motion Trigger
iFocus DVRA+/B+/E+ Manual Version 4.2 12.2 Motion Trigger iFocus DVR are built in with Video Motion Detection (VMD) for individual video channel. VMD sensitivity and zone can be set independently for each channel available under Motion Trigger Menu. Under the Trigger Menu, press “2” to access Motion Trigger Menu. Trigger Menu Motion Trigger 1 External Trigger... -
Page 37: Motion Sensitivity
iFocus DVRA+/B+/E+ Manual Version 4.2 12.2.2 Motion Sensitivity To cater for different environment application and maximize the motion trigger function, iFocus DVR Motion Sensitivity can be set to [Low], [Mid] or [High] under the Trigger Menu. To set motion sensitivity for particular channel, a. -
Page 38: Playback
iFocus DVRA+/B+/E+ Manual Version 4.2 Playback Playback menu includes playback operations for recorded video. To enter the playback menu, press “3” under the main menu using remote control. Main Menu Playback Menu 1 Camera View 1 Playback Screen Auto] 2 Record 2 Camera Screen 3 Playback 3 Play... -
Page 39: Date/Time Playback
iFocus DVRA+/B+/E+ Manual Version 4.2 13.2 Date/Time Playback In the Date/Time Playback method, the same setting method of Date and Time fields discussed in the Event Playback method is still applicable. Once the date and time fields are entered, user can press the Play key “3” to start playing the recording video. If there is no video available for playback, “No Video”... -
Page 40: Camera Source Setting
iFocus DVRA+/B+/E+ Manual Version 4.2 13.5 Camera Source Setting To choose particular camera sources for playback, a. Press “2” under Playback menu to access Playback Camera Source menu b. Use arrow keys to move among different fields c. Use “F ”... -
Page 41: Figure 48: Procedure, Installing Ifs Player 2
iFocus DVRA+/B+/E+ Manual Version 4.2 b. Click “Next” to continue when “Welcome!” message popped Figure 48: Procedure, Installing IFS Player 2 c. Click “Next” to continue. To choose another directory, click the “Browse” button. Figure 49: Procedure, Installing IFS Player 3 d. -
Page 42: Getting Started With Ifs Player
iFocus DVRA+/B+/E+ Manual Version 4.2 e. Click “Next” to start copying files to your computer. Figure 51: Procedure, Installing IFS Player 5 f. A progress bar will appear. Figure 52: Procedure, Installing IFS Player 6 g. Once the IFS Player is installed, a shortcut icon will be shown on the Window main screen. -
Page 43: Modem Dial In Basic Setup
iFocus DVRA+/B+/E+ Manual Version 4.2 Modem Dial In Basic Setup 14.1 Installing Setup Program for Modem Dial In To dial in through analogue modem, user needs to install the Dialer application into the PC. The Dialer application is for dialing to the DVR through modem. 14.1.1 Installing RAS DVR Dialer Application Software To install the dial-up program, a. -
Page 44: Setting Up The Ras Dvr Dialer
iFocus DVRA+/B+/E+ Manual Version 4.2 d. Select Program Folder and click “Next”: Figure 58: Procedure, Installing RAS DVR Dialer 3 e. Click "Next" to Start Copying Files: Figure 59: Procedure, Installing RAS DVR Dialer 4 f. Click "Finish" when installation is completed: Figure 60: Procedure, Installing RAS DVR Dialer 5 14.1.2 Setting up The RAS DVR Dialer a. -
Page 45: Figure 62: Procedure, Setting Up Ras Dvr Dialer 1
iFocus DVRA+/B+/E+ Manual Version 4.2 b. Step 2: Select “Add New” to add a new dial up number: Figure 62: Procedure, Setting up RAS DVR Dialer 1 c. Select “Dial up to Private Network”: Figure 63: Procedure, Setting up RAS DVR Dialer 2 d. -
Page 46: Modem Dial-In Setting
iFocus DVRA+/B+/E+ Manual Version 4.2 e. Key in the phone number of the DVR site: Figure 65: Procedure, Setting up RAS DVR Dialer 4 f. Step 6: Select “Only for myself”: Figure 66: Procedure, Setting up RAS DVR Dialer 5 g. -
Page 47: Figure 68: Menu, Modem Protocol
iFocus DVRA+/B+/E+ Manual Version 4.2 g. Under PTZ, select the modem protocol Setup Menu Communication 1 Date/Time 1 Modem Rings [ 1] 2 Time Zone Singapore 2 TEL [ 3 Supervisor Pin 3 Dial OutIP [000.000.000.000] 4 User Pin 4 Server IP [192.168.003.125] 5 Storage Option 5 Server Port [18375]... -
Page 48: Figure 70: Menu, Ptz Control
iFocus DVRA+/B+/E+ Manual Version 4.2 Pan/Tilt/Zoom Control iFocus DVR support local as well as remote Pan/Tilt/Zoom (PTZ) control. Protocols supported: Merit Li Lin Pelco D-prototype Yokogawa Panasonic VideoTec Kalatel D-Max These functions can be controlled through: IR Remote controller PS2 Keyboard Remote access as supervisor using IE program To set the PTZ protocol, Setup Menu... - Page 49 iFocus DVRA+/B+/E+ Manual Version 4.2 Panic Burnt For models with CD/ DVD-RW option only The panic burnt function applies to DVR with CD/ DVD-RW option. This function allows archiving of video for the past one hour into a optical disc without any menu operation.
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Page 51: Appendix: Dvr Full Menu Chart
iFocus DVRA+/B+/E Manual Version 4.0 Appendix Appendix: DVR Full Menu Chart Main and second level menu Main Menu Camera View Camera Display Properties 1 Camera View 1 View Mode [4 Split] CardNo Color Ctrt 2 Record 2 Spot TV Out [Fix] [Cam01] 1 Card.1 [ 50] [ 35] [ 65]... -
Page 52: Record, Playback And Trigger Menu
iFocus DVRA+/B+/E+ Manual Version 4.2 Record, playback and trigger menu Record Menu Playback Menu Trigger Menu 1 Record Info 1 Playback Screen Auto] 1 External Trigger 2 Record Mode [MIX] 2 Camera Source 2 Motion Trigger 3 Frame Rate 3 Play 3 Motion Properties Adj[Cam01] 4 Manual [ On]... -
Page 53: Setup Menu
iFocus DVRA+/B+/E Manual Version 4.0 Appendix Setup menu Setup Menu 1 Date/Time 2 Time Zone Singapore 3 Supervisor Pin Communication Network Setting 4 User Pin 1 Modem Rings [ 1] IP Address [192.168.001.222] 5 Storage Option 2 TEL [ Subnet Mask [255.255.255.000] 6 Communication 3 Dial OutIP [000.000.000.000]...
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