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This will prevent damage to the product due to lightning and power line surges. Object and Liquid Entry Points – Never insert foreign objects into the HVR, other than the media types approved by OpenEye, as they may touch dangerous voltage points or short-out parts that could result in a fire or electrical shock. Never spill liquid of any kind on the product.
IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS, continued Damage Requiring Service – Unplug the unit from the outlet and refer servicing to qualified service personnel under the following conditions: When the power-supply cord or plug is damaged. If liquid has been spilled, or objects have fallen into the unit. If the unit has been exposed to rain or water.
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NOTES ON CLEANING Use a soft dry cloth for cleaning. For stubborn dirt, soak the cloth in a weak detergent solution, wring well and wipe. Use a dry cloth to wipe it dry. Do not use any type of solvent, such as thinner and benzene, as they may damage the surface of the HVR. If using a chemical saturated cloth to clean the unit, follow that product’s instructions.
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WARNING TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRICAL SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPLIANCE TO RAIN OR MOISTURE. DANGEROUS HIGH VOLTAGES ARE PRESENT INSIDE THE ENCLOSURE. DO NOT OPEN THE CABINET. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED PERSONNEL ONLY. CAUTION C A U T I O N RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK,...
RACK MOUNT INSTRUCTIONS Elevated Operating Ambient – If installed in a closed or multi-unit rack assembly, the operating ambient temperature of the rack environment may be greater than room ambient. Therefore, consideration should be given to installing the equipment in an environment compatible with the maximum ambient temperature (Tma) specified by the manufacturer.
Standard Warranty OpenEye warrants all new products to be free from defects in workmanship and material under normal use for a period of two years after the date of purchase. Any defective product that falls under this warranty will, at OpenEye's discretion, be repaired or replaced at no additional charge.
TECHNICIAN NOTES Warning Only authorized technicians trained by OpenEye should attempt to repair this HVR. All troubleshooting and repair procedures that may be shown are for reference and minor repair only. Because of the complexity of the individual components and subassemblies, no one should attempt to make repairs at the component level or to make modifications to any printed wiring board.
HVR is more powerful than the analog recorders of the past. The OpenEye HVR server software comes pre-configured for fast and seamless integration within your existing IT infrastructure. Designed around Microsoft ®...
OpenEye X -Series HVRs are available as Real-Time units. OpenEye X-Series HVRs are available as Real-Time and Non-Real Time display units. Real-Time Units are systems with 120R, 240 and 480 IPS recording capabilities. Users can adjust the recording resolution of real- time units independently for each camera.
CONTROLS AND CONNECTIONS FRONT PANEL CONTROLS AND LEDS The front panel of the HVR contains the devices that will be commonly used for data removal, retrieval, and backup replacement. The most common components and buttons are shown below: XR-SERIES FRONT PANEL Hard Drive Power Buttons Reset Button Power Switch...
REAR PANEL CONNECTORS The rear panel of the HVR contains the connectors used to attach cameras, sensors, and relays to the HVR. Below are diagrams that outline the location and description of each connector: XR-SERIES REAR PANEL 8/16 Channel HVR Control Alarm Outputs BNC Connectors for Video Input / Looping Output Sensor Inputs...
32 Channel HVR 16 CH Cable Adapters/Looping Outputs* Control Alarm Outputs BNC Connectors for Video Input Looping Termination Switch Sensor Inputs CH 1 in CH 2 in CH 3 in CH 4 in CH 5 in CH 6 in CH 7 in CH 8 in CH 9 in CH 10 in...
X-SERIES REAR PANEL 4 Channel RJ-45 Network Jack Audio/Spot Monitor Output SVGA Output BNC Connectors for Video Input AC Power Connector Cooling Fan RS-422 Interface PS/2 Mouse Input Sensors & Control Outputs Audio PS/2 Keyboard Input • Line In – line level USB Ports DVI-D •...
16 Channel (240E) AC Power Connector Adapter for BNC Looping Output Cable BNC Connectors for Video Input Looping Output Termination Sensors Inputs Control Outputs Cooling Fan RCA Video Out RS-485 Interface Network Port PS/2 Mouse Input Audio PS/2 Keyboard Input USB Ports •...
IDENTIFYING INCLUDED COMPONENTS OpenEye HVRs come with a mouse, keyboard and selected software and cables. Identify the following components to make sure everything has been properly included with the new HVR. If any of the following items are missing, contact the dealer to arrange a replacement.
KEYBOARD SETUP To attach the keyboard to the HVR, plug the end of the Keyboard into the keyboard PS/2 Port located on the back of the machine. The keyboard PS/2 Port can be identified by the purple color. Refer to the Rear Panel Connectors diagram for more information. MOUSE SETUP To attach the mouse to the HVR, plug the end of the mouse into the mouse PS/2 Port located on the back of the machine.
MONITOR SETUP The HVR has the following connections available to attach a monitor. SVGA Output To VGA Monitor DVI-D Output To Digital Display Attach the monitor or monitors to the rear of the HVR using the cable supplied by the monitor manufacturer. Refer to the monitor manual for detailed information on how to setup and use it.
MAKING CONNECTIONS ON AN XR-SERIES HVR CONNECTING A VIDEO SOURCE There are different types of Video Sources that can be plugged into the HVR including DVD players, VHS players, and CCTV Cameras. The back of the HVR contains up to 16 video inputs depending on the HVR model. The connectors use the BNC standard. 8 Channel HVR CH 1 in CH 2 in...
CONNECTING SENSORS TO THE HVR Each HVR has up to 16 Sensor inputs. These inputs can be used with devices such as infrared devices, motion device, glass breakage alarms, door and window trips, and many more. The Sensors can be set to Normally Open or Normally Closed inside the software.
LOOPING OUTPUTS The 8/16 Channel Xr-Series HVR has up to 16 looping outputs. Depending on the destination of the looping outputs, each one may have to be terminated. CH 1 in CH 2 in CH 3 in CH 4 in CH 5 in CH 6 in CH 7 in...
This is normally done utilizing a dip-switch configuration method on the addressable dome. OpenEye recommends that the ID of the camera coincide to the input number on the HVR. This will make future troubleshooting and configuration less complex.
MAKING CONNECTIONS ON AN X-SERIES HVR CONNECTING A VIDEO SOURCE There are different types of Video Sources that can be plugged into the HVR including DVD players, VHS players, and CCTV Cameras. The back of the HVR contains up to 16 video inputs depending on the HVR model. The connectors use the BNC standard. 4 Channel HVR Channel 1 Channel 2...
CONNECTING SENSORS TO THE HVR Each HVR unit may have up to 16 Sensor inputs. These inputs can be used with devices such as infrared devices, motion device, glass breakage alarms, door and window trips, and many more. The Sensors can be set to Normally Open or Normally Closed inside the software.
CONNECTING CONTROL OUTPUTS TO THE HVR Each HVR unit may have up to 4 Control Outputs. These outputs can be used to trigger devices such as Sirens, Phone Dialers, Lights, and any other relay activated device. There is no power supplied to the ports. Use an external power supply if necessary. 8/16 Channel Siren, Alarm, Outside Relays External Power Supply (DC 12V)
LOOPING OUTPUTS The 8/16 Channel HVR unit may have up to 16 Looping outputs. Depending on the destination of the outputs, each output may have to be terminated. The outputs are located on the BNC Connector Cable. Attach the cable to the input for the BNC Connector Cable highlighted below.
This is normally done utilizing a dip-switch configuration method on the addressable dome. OpenEye recommends that the ID of the camera coincide to the input number on the HVR. This will make future troubleshooting and configuration less complex.
HARD DRIVE ARRAY (XR-SERIES ONLY) Hard drives in the X -Series HVR are arranged left to right in the HDD cage. A minimum of one and a maximum of five hard drives may be installed in the hard drive cage. The hard drive installed in bay one contains the operating system and if removed will render the HVR inoperable.
If asked to respond to the messages (adding a Printer, Monitor, etc for the first time) follow the instructions carefully. Startup is complete when the OpenEye HVR software is finished loading and displays the main menu screen. TURNING OFF THE HVR Click the Exit Button on the main menu screen of the HVR software.