XVision EDVRCD4 User Manual

Entry level 4/8/16 camera dvrs with integrated cd writer

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EDVRCD4/8/16
Model:
Entry Level 4/8/16 Camera DVRs
with Integrated CD Writer

Introduction

The EDVRCD Entry Level DVR range is ideal for use as a direct replacement for an existing video
recorder and switcher, quad or multiplexer or as the heart of a new CCTV system. They are
competitively priced with features you would normally expect to see only on more expensive DVRs.
This includes superior picture quality, fast frame rates and an integrated CD Writer for easy backing up.
They are simple to install and use and are designed for use in low to medium risk applications.
Main Features
Real Time Live Display of up to 16 cameras
Real Time recording of up to 4 cameras on the EDVRCD4 and up to 100fps recording on the
EDVRCD8 & EDVRCD16
Near DVD quality recording
Supports up to 2 hard drives for 1000GB recording capacity
Duplex operation for multi screen recording & playback independently of live viewing selection
Integrated CD Writer for easy backing of recordings to CD, which can be played back in any
compatible Windows PC
Model:
EDVRCD4/8/16
Entry Level 4/8/16 Camera DVRs
with Integrated CD Writer
2 Camera audio recording
CCTV

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  • Page 1: Introduction

    Main Features • Real Time Live Display of up to 16 cameras • Real Time recording of up to 4 cameras on the EDVRCD4 and up to 100fps recording on the EDVRCD8 & EDVRCD16 • • Near DVD quality recording 2 Camera audio recording •...
  • Page 2: Main Features In Detail

    Live Viewing Features Full and Multi Screen Display: During live viewing on the EDVRCD4 (4 camera version) it is possible to view each camera full screen or all 4 as a quad image, in addition to this on the EDVRCD8 (8 camera version) the cameras can also be viewed as an 8 camera cameo, and on the EDVRCD16 (16 camera version) as a 16 camera cameo also.
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Windows PC. Networking/Internet Access The EDVRCD range does not have networking/internet access, if you require these features please see the Xvision TDVR Professional DVR range. Recording Times: The following table shows an estimation of the recording space required to record for a day on all the different fps and picture quality settings that can be selected.
  • Page 4: Chapter 1 - Package Contents

    Chapter 1 Package Contents THANK YOU FOR PURCHASING THIS EDVRCD SERIES DVR • Please unpack the box carefully and identify that all the parts are present (see below). • Do not cut the remove the warranty label from the side of the unit, this will void the warranty. •...
  • Page 5: Chapter 2 Controls & Connections

    Chapter 2 Controls & Connections Front Panel Detail EDVR4CD- 4 Camera Digital Video Recorder EDVR8CD- 8 Camera Digital Video Recorder EDVR16CD- 16 Camera Digital Video Recorder...
  • Page 6: Buttons Description

    Buttons Description Button Descriptions for Keypad Control -On Screen Display (OSD) Setup Change Screen Display -Back to the Previous Page - Back to Live/REC Mode - Disable sequence (SEQ) Stop Playback -Enter Playback Mode -Play Rewind During Playback FF During Playback Decrease (-)Playback Speed Increase (-)Playback Speed -Full Screen Display of the...
  • Page 7: Rear Panel

    Rear Panel Rear Panel Connections EDVR4CD- 4 Camera DVR Connections EDVR8CD- 8 Camera DVR Connections...
  • Page 8: Chapter 3 - Installation And Setup

    EDVR16CD- 16 Camera DVR Connections Chapter 3 Installation and Setup Installing your DVR system Follows these easy steps to set up and install your DVR: 1. Connect a monitor to the BNC socket (M.OUT) on the back of the unit. 2.
  • Page 9: Hard Drive Space Check

    This diagram shows the camera titles, time/date positions and the way your screen will be split (depending on whether you have a 4,8 or 16 channel model). Figure 4.1 Hard Drive Space Check Keypad Control: Press MODE, then press ; the DVR will then show the usage indication bar as shown below: The usage bar will disappear after displaying...
  • Page 10: Inserting A Hard Drive Into The Caddy

    Inserting a Hard Drive into the caddy If you have bought an EDVRCD series DVR with no hard drive(s) or need to replace a hard drive which is full follow these steps to install a hard drive(s): 1. Unlock (using keys supplied) and remove the caddy from the front of the unit. 2.
  • Page 11: Hard Drive Guidelines

    Hard Drive Guidelines For trouble free operation of this DVR we recommend that you adhere to these guidelines when choosing hard drives for the EDVRCD series: • Use the same IDE protocol (e.g. ATA133) of Hard Drive (HDD) • These drive sizes only must be used; Choose either 80/120/160 or 250Gb Hard Drive Different IDE protocol is NOT supported (e.g.
  • Page 12: Onscreen Display Setup (Osd)

    On Screen Display (OSD) Setup EDVR4CD- 4 Camera Digital Video Recorder The following diagram shows how to navigate through the menus and set up more advanced functions of the EDVR4CD - 4 Camera DVR. Press to go to the ‘MAIN MENU’ screen...
  • Page 13: Edvr8Cd- 8 Camera Digital Video Recorder

    On Screen Display (OSD) Setup EDVR8CD- 8 Camera Digital Video Recorder The following diagram shows how to navigate through the menus and set up more advanced functions of the EDVR8CD - 8 Camera DVR. Press to go to the ‘MAIN MENU’ screen...
  • Page 14: Edvr16Cd- 16 Camera Digital Video Recorder

    On Screen Display (OSD) Setup EDVR16CD- 16 Camera Digital Video Recorder The following diagram explains how to navigate through the menus and set up more advanced functions of the EDVR16CD - 16 Camera DVR. Press to go to the ‘MAIN MENU’ screen...
  • Page 15: Chapter 4 General Operations

    Chapter 4 General Operations Change Screen Display under Live Mode Display Mode ( Press once at a time to switch the screen display 4ch: Full/quad screen display selection 8ch: Quad/8-way screen display selection 16ch: Quad/8-way/16-way screen display selection PAGE ( Press MODE+ to switch page of screen display 4ch: Not applicable...
  • Page 16: Playback

    Playback Press to activate Playback mode. Use buttons on the front panel to adjust playback status. Full screen display Press the corresponding channel buttons for FULL screen display of that channel whilst in any mode. Display Mode (16 channel only) Press to select Quad/16-way screen display PAGE...
  • Page 17: Setting The Recording Speed

    Setting the Recording Speed 1. Push button to enter MENU mode. 2. Follow this sequence: Display/Record > REC Setting > Total Rate 3. Use the buttons to select from 4, 8, 12, 25 50 or 100 frames per second recording speed. 4.
  • Page 18 On screen display: COPY TO CD ROM Start The Starting and Ending time of the 1st file 04/11 18:48:00 18:50:00 04/12 13:00:00 13:01:20 The Starting and Ending time of the 2nd file 04/12 13:01:20 13:02:10 04/13 15:11:00 15:12:11 04/13 15:12:11 15:13:13 Continue exporting another 100MB file 04/13 15:13:13 15:14:45...
  • Page 19: Chapter 5 Video Output Methods

    Chapter 5 Video Output methods Offline Playback (FAT32- Format recording only) Options to play back the recorded video file offline 1. Via IDE interface Step1: Make sure the installed Hard Drive caddy is compatible with the following: BT-27, BT-32, BT-42, RH-17, RH-27, RH-32, RH-42, MR-27 or L-007 Step2: Power of the PC before inserting the hard drive with drawer directly into the PC.
  • Page 20: Data Transfer Rate Table Of Different Interface Ports

    IMPORTANT: For NTSC and PAL the screen resolution should be set to 1024x758 pixels or above and the colour quality set to 24bit or 32bit for play back on a PC. Data Transfer Rate Table of different Interface Ports Interface Port Data Transfer Rate Recommended (Yes/No)
  • Page 21: Avi Video Output

    1. Click to browse for folder shown. 2. Select the path to where the recorded files are located and click PLAY. (Recorded files should be in the hard drive labeled TC-400_001). 3. Click OK. 4. Click a loading dialogue box will appear on screen and the following USB message will be displayed: 5.
  • Page 22: Printing Images

    - Play AVI files using Windows Media Player: Note: Only Windows XP Media Player can adjust the playback speed. Windows XP Media player speed settings: Click View > Enhancements > the click Play Speed Settings (as below). - Select ‘Private VDO’ export. - Play the file and push ‘STOP AVI’...
  • Page 23: Images Zooming

    Image Zooming - To zoom in or out on an image, select the image you require and the following will be displayed: Alarm Log Date/Time Search Playback...
  • Page 24: Chapter 6 - Faqs

    Chapter 6 FAQs How long will it take to format the hard drive? The DVR will support FAT32 recording automatically. You don’t have to partition the hard drive before installing it in the DVR. It will take around 10 minutes for an 80GB hard drive, to prepare the FAT32 formatting, and about 20 minutes for a 160GB hard drive.

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