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OSD Setup Manual
REV1.1 Sep11

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  • Page 1 Ness Ultimate Premium H.264 DVR OSD Setup Manual REV1.1 Sep11...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    User’s Manual Table of Contents Menu System Overview.....................9 < Username and Password > ..................9 < Key Usage > ......................10 　 Key Usage in OSD Setup Menu ..............10 　 Key Usage in Virtual Keyboard..............10 System Setup ........................12 < System/Version Info >....................12 　...
  • Page 3 User’s Manual 　 LAN Select ....................20 　 LAN Setup ....................20 DHCP....................21 IP ....................21 Netmask..................21 Gateway..................21 DNS ....................22 PPPoE Account................22 PPPoE Password................23 PPPoE Max Idle................23 Connect At Booting .................23 Network Restart ................23 　 Wireless Network Setup ................23 Operating Mode ................24 Choose A Wireless Network............24 Network Name (ESSID) ..............25 Network Authentication ..............26 Data Encryption ................26...
  • Page 4 User’s Manual Dial-out Password................34 Dial-out Idle Time ................34 Dial-out Max Time ................34 Connect...................34 Dial Port Selection ................34 Trigger Port....................35 Email Address ....................35 SMTP Setup ....................35 Email via SMTP ................35 SMTP Server ..................35 SMTP Port ..................36 SMTP Account ................36 SMTP Password ................37 DDNS Setup....................37 Enable DDNS..................37 Host Name ..................37...
  • Page 5 User’s Manual < Screen Center Adjust >....................44 < VGA Resolution > ....................44 < VGA Frequency > ....................45 < Show Color Bar > ....................45 Camera Setup........................46 < Analog Camera >.....................46 Analog Camera Select .................46 Dome Protocol....................46 Dome ID .......................46 Camera Title....................47 Covert......................47 Termination....................48 Brightness ....................48...
  • Page 6 User’s Manual 　 Record Resolution..................54 　 Record Format .....................55 　 Max Rec PPS ....................55 < Schedule Setup > ....................55 　 Day / Night Time Start/ End ................55 　 Weekend Schedule ..................55 　 Weekend Start / End ..................55 < Preset Record Configuration > ................56 <...
  • Page 7 User’s Manual < Alert Notification Setup > ..................64 　 Alert Configuration Set .................64 　 Alert Notification ...................65 　 Alert IP ......................65 　 Alert Port ......................65 　 Alive Interval....................65 < Event Full Screen > ....................65 < Event Duration >......................65 < Per Channel Config > ....................66 　...
  • Page 8 User’s Manual Text Setup.........................77 < Text Function > ......................77 < Text Overlay >......................77 < Exception Text Setup >....................77 　 Exception No....................78 　 Trigger ......................78 　 Exception String ...................78 　 By Numerals....................78 < Input Setup > ......................79 　 Port Selection ....................79 　...

  • Page 9: Menu System Overview

    User’s Manual Menu System Overview The detailed functions and settings of the Premium H.264 DVR can be set by entering the intuitive Graphical User Interface (GUI) OSD setup menu. Collaborating with a USB mouse, setting up the DVR can be easy as operating on a PC. This chapter particularizes the items and options in the OSD setup menu.

  • Page 10: Key Usage

    User’s Manual < Key Usage > The key usage differs under the OSD setup menu and in the Virtual keyboard. The difference can be seen while setting some items, such as Unit Name and IP Address, in the OSD setup menu. Key Usage in OSD Setup Menu Below introduce some keys used frequently to set up the unit via the OSD setup menu.
  • Page 11 User’s Manual <To input characters> Press Direction keys to select characters, and press ENTER to confirm the selection. <To move the cursor in title entry field> Select <◄> / <►> and press ENTER, or press MODE and LEFT / RIGHT simultaneously to move the cursor to left / right in the title entry field.

  • Page 12: System Setup

    User’s Manual System Setup Select <System Setup> from Main Menu and press ENTER to enter System Setup menu. The items in the System Setup menu are described in the following sections. System Setup 1. System/Version Info 2. Language English 3. Date/Time 4.

  • Page 13: Software

    This item identifies the second MAC address of the unit. Software Upgrade via Local Device This item is used for upgrading software of the Premium H.264 DVR by local device. The menu is displayed as follows. Software Upgrade via Local Device...

  • Page 14: Software Upgrade Via Internet

    Software Upgrade via Internet The item is used to upgrade the unit’s software via the internet. Select one of the listed software versions and choose <Yes>. The Premium H.264 DVR downloads the software, updates the system files, and reboots automatically.

  • Page 15: Time Zone

    User’s Manual Time Zone Select <Time Zone> to enter the time zone setting. To find out your local time zone, please visit wwp.greenwichmeantime.com or refer to the following picture for your information. NOTE: The <Time Zone> must be set to your local time zone or the <Network Time Protocol Setup>...

  • Page 16: Time Display Mode

    User’s Manual Time Display Mode User can set the time format to <12 hour> or <24 hour>. Use the UP / DOWN keys to change the format. Date/Time Order The item is used to set the order of Date/Time display to <Date First> or <Time First>.

  • Page 17: Network Time Protocol Setup

    Sync>, and choose a desired time interval to sync the time. < Unit Name > Users are allowed to assign a name, up to 11 characters, to the Premium H.264 DVR. Follow the steps to edit the unit name. • Select <Unit Name> from System Setup menu and press ENTER. A virtual keyboard displays.

  • Page 18: Show Unit Name

    User’s Manual < Show Unit Name > This item enables the unit name of the Premium H.264 DVR to be shown on the monitor. Select <Yes> to show or select <No> to hide. < User Management > The DVR provides the option to create up to seven sets of usernames and passwords with customized authority, excluding the preset “admin”...

  • Page 19: Authority Setup

    User’s Manual Authority Setup Setup permitted authority level for accessing the functions listed in this menu. The functions include: Playback/Search, Dome Control, Call Control, Export Data, Menu Access, System Setup, Monitor Setup, Camera Setup, Record Setup, Sequence Setup, Event Setup, Database Setup, Configuration, Text Setup, and Shutdown.

  • Page 20: Lan Select

    User’s Manual Items in this menu are described in the following sections. LAN Select This item allows you to select your service type among <LAN>, <PPPoE>, <WLAN>, and <None>. If you are using a wired or wireless local area network communication, please select <LAN>...

  • Page 21: Dhcp

    If the item is enabled (ON), a dynamic IP will be assigned to the Premium H.264 DVR. In this case, user does not need to configure a static IP and the Ethernet settings, including IP address, Netmask, Gateway and DNS settings, will be read only.

  • Page 22: Dns

    User’s Manual - DNS DNS is the abbreviation for “Domain Name System”, which is an Internet service that translates domain names (eg: www.DNS.com) into IP addresses. It helps to make our life easier because we do net have to memorize IP address but just the domain names, which are easier to be memorized.

  • Page 23: Pppoe Password

    User’s Manual - PPPoE Password The item allows users to setup the PPPoE password. Follow these steps to setup the login password. • Select <PPPoE Password> from LAN Setup menu and press ENTER. A virtual keyboard displays. • Use Direction keys to select from characters. •...

  • Page 24: Operating Mode

    User’s Manual - Operating Mode Devices in a wireless network are set up to either communicate indirectly through a central place -- an Access Point (AP); or directly, one to the other. The prior one is called "Infrastructure Mode" and the other one is called "Ad Hoc Mode”...

  • Page 25: Network Name (Essid)

    User’s Manual The list shows operating mode, network name (ESSID) and the encrypt status of each wireless network. “Mode” indicates the operating mode; “ESSID” indicates the name of the wireless network found; and “Encrypt” indicates whether the transferring data has been encrypted.

  • Page 26: Network Authentication

    User’s Manual • When finished, move the cursor to <OK> and press ENTER to complete the setting; or, abort the setting by either ways: press ESC, or move the cursor to <Cancel> and press ENTER. - Network Authentication For additional security on the wireless network, the Authentication type can also be set when Encryption is enabled.

  • Page 27: Data Encryption Level

    User’s Manual - Data Encryption Level This item allows you to select the data privacy algorithm, including 64 or 128 bits WEP type. If you select 64 or 128 bits WEP type, a set of WEP key will be generated. 128 bits WEP type provides higher secure level than 64 bits WEP type.

  • Page 28: Network Setting

    <Yes> to activate a wireless network (if any has been detected), and <No> to abort. Modem Setup The Premium H.264 DVR can connect to the internet via an external installed modem. Modem Setup 1. Dial-in Setup 2.

  • Page 29: Dial-In Service

    0 Min Dial-in Service If the Premium H.264 DVR does not connect to the Internet, user can communicate to the unit from remote PC through a modem as well. Select <ON> to enable the Dial-in function, or <OFF> to disable.

  • Page 30: Dial-In Password

    Client IP The item determines the remote PC’s IP address for connection with the Premium H.264 DVR. To set the Client IP, follow these steps: • Select <Client IP>. • Using LEFT/ RIGHT to move the cursor to select the area you...

  • Page 31: Dial-In Idle Time

    - Dial-out Setup The Dial-out function enables user to establish dial-up modem communication to and from the Premium H.264 DVR for remote notification. Users can connect one modem to a Premium H.264 DVR. For more information on dial-up setting on PC, see Appendix B: Dial-up Connections via Modem.

  • Page 32: Dial-Out Dhcp

    (Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol) server over modem connection. If the item is enabled (ON), a dynamic IP will be assigned to the Premium H.264 DVR. In this case, users do not need to configure a static IP and the following settings will be read only.

  • Page 33: Dial-Out Dns

    User’s Manual Dial-out DNS The item allows users to specify the IP address of the Domain Name System (DNS) associated with the unit. To configure this item, DHCP must be set to <OFF>. Enter this item and press UP / DOWN keys to change the values in the selected field.

  • Page 34: Dial-Out Password

    User’s Manual Dial-out Password The item allows user to setup the Dial-out password. Follow these steps to setup the login password. • Select <Dial-out password> from Dial-out Setup menu and press ENTER. A virtual keyboard displays. • Use Direction keys to move the cursor for selecting from characters.

  • Page 35: Trigger Port

    User’s Manual Trigger Port To avoid the default service port (port 80) being jammed, the item enables users to change port 80 to another port. To change the trigger port, move the cursor over <Trigger Port> and press ENTER, then adjust the setting using UP / DOWN keys. Email Address This item is used to edit the e-mail address where alarm event information will be sent.

  • Page 36: Smtp Port

    User’s Manual Follow the steps to setup the SMTP Server. • Select <SMTP Server> from SMTP Setup menu and press ENTER. A virtual keyboard displays. SMTP Server A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z a b c d e f g h n o p q r s...

  • Page 37: Smtp Password

    The item is used to enable or disable the Dynamic Domain Name Service. Select <ON> to enable the service, or <OFF> to disable. - Host Name The item allows users to setup a domain name, which is used for accessing the Premium H.264 DVR through the internet on your remote PC.

  • Page 38: Ddns Port

    When it’s done, move the cursor to this item and press ENTER to submit the settings. NOTE: If there are more than one Premium H.264 DVR set to the same domain name, then only the first one will be able to...

  • Page 39: Ezddns

    User’s Manual - ezDDNS ezDDNS enables the users to register for the host name automatically. Press ENTER and select <YES>. The following screen will be displayed: ezDDNS Submit/update ok! Host name is XXXX_XXXXXX Press any key to return NOTE: The DVR must be connected to the *Real IP address, or be assigned a specific port using **Port Forwarding technique.

  • Page 40: Rs485 Setup

    User’s Manual < RS485 Setup > This menu allows users to set up the parameters of the unit’s RS-485 communication port. From the System Setup menu, select <RS485 Setup> and press ENTER. The following menu is displayed. RS485 Setup 1. Unit ID 2.

  • Page 41: Audio Output

    User’s Manual Audio Output The item is used to set the audio output mode. The available options are as follows. Live/PB: Select the item to play the recording sounds of live image in live mode, and sounds of recorded video in playback mode respectively. Always Live: Select the item to play live sounds in both live mode and playback mode.

  • Page 42: Monitor Setup

    User’s Manual Monitor Setup The DVR supports dual main monitor output. To configure the monitor settings, select <Monitor Setup> from the Main menu and press ENTER. The following menu is displayed. Monitor Setup 1. Show Camera Title 2. Title Position Fit VGA 3.

  • Page 43: Main Monitor Output Select

    User’s Manual < Main Monitor Output Select > Users can select to connect <BNC> or <VGA> main monitor. Alternatively, select <AUTO> to let the DVR automatically detects the connection. Under normal condition, BNC and VGA main monitor cannot coexist at the same time. Thus when BNC and VGA are both connected, only the first connected monitor (BNC or VGA) will work.

  • Page 44: Monitor Contrast

    User’s Manual < Monitor Contrast > The item is used to adjust the color contrast of the monitor. The range of contrast values is <-32> to <31>. < Monitor Chrominance > Move the cursor over the item and press ENTER for adjusting the chrominance of the monitor.

  • Page 45: Vga Frequency

    User’s Manual < VGA Frequency > VGA Frequency Enter this item to select appropriate VGA frequency for the first VGA main monitor connected to the unit. The options are <60Hz> and <75Hz>. 2nd VGA Frequency Enter this item to select appropriate VGA frequency for the second VGA main monitor connected to the unit.

  • Page 46: Camera Setup

    User’s Manual Camera Setup The items in the Camera Setup menu enable users to set camera parameters, including camera title, dome protocol and ID for each connected camera. Note that there will be separate menus for analog cameras and IP ca meras. THIS DVR DOES NOT SUPPORT IP CAMERAS.

  • Page 47: Camera Title

    User’s Manual Camera Title This item allows the users to change the title of each camera connected to the unit. By default, the titles of cameras are numbered from 1 through 16 respectively. The new title will be displayed on the upper left-hand corner of the screen after it’s set.

  • Page 48: Termination

    User’s Manual Termination This item is used to enable / disable the 75-termination resistor inside the unit to adjust the image quality of each camera. <Yes>= termination resistor enabled, <No> = termination resistor disabled. NOTE: If the camera loop-out connectors have not been used, the termination resistor should be enabled for appropriate signal termination.
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  • Page 54: Record Setup

    User’s Manual Record Setup The following factors will effect the total record time of the Premium H.264 DVR: • HDD capacity • Recording rate (Picture per Second) • Image quality settings The greater the recording rate and the higher the quality setting, the shorter the recording time.

  • Page 55: Record Format

    User’s Manual Record Format Select format of the recorded video from <H264> or <MJPG>. Max Rec PPS This item will be automatically changed according to the setting of the previous two items. < Schedule Setup > This submenu is used to set the day and night time, or weekend recording schedule. The Night and Day schedules are used to define daytime and night time;...

  • Page 56: Preset Record Configuration

    User’s Manual < Preset Record Configuration > The <Preset Config> is used to select the preset recording quality and frame rate. Different preset recording quality levels are offered for users to choose: <Best Quality>, <Standard>, <Extended Record>, <Event Only>, <ezRecord>, and <OFF>. The default setting is <Best Quality>.

  • Page 57: Per Camera Configuration

    Event Max PPS is used to set the event recording rate for Event status. Normally, the Event PPS is set to equal or greater than Normal PPS; the setting is depending on your application. If the Event PPS is set to <0>, the Premium H.264 DVR stops recording event video during alarms.

  • Page 58: Event Qlty

    User’s Manual Event Qlty The item is used to set the picture size for event status recording. The available options are <Low>, <Fair>, <Mid>, <High> and <Best>. Event Active Users are allowed to choose which alarm type will be recorded. The available options are <Alarm>...

  • Page 59: Data Lifetime

    User’s Manual • Select <Average Normal Quality> and press ENTER, then press UP/DOWN to make a choice. The <How Many Days To Record> will be computed automatically. NOTE: The current number of connected cameras will affect the recording quality automatically calculated through the <ezRecord Setup>. Therefore, once you disconnect cameras or connect more cameras to the unit, you should reset the <ezRecord Setup>.

  • Page 60: Audio Recording

    User’s Manual From the Record Setup menu, move the cursor to <Circular Recording> and press ENTER, then select <ON> / <OFF> using UP / DOWN keys. < Audio Recording > This item allows users to enable / disable Audio recording function of the unit. When it’s set to <ON>, audio input is recorded and saved with the video.

  • Page 61: Sequence Setup

    User’s Manual Sequence Setup The Sequence Setup menu allows users to set the camera sequence schedule and dwell time for main and call monitor. Select <Sequence Setup> in Main menu and press ENTER; the menu displays as follows. Items in the Sequence Setup menu are described in the subsections.

  • Page 62: Event Setup

    < Internal Buzzer > This item allows users to enable / disable internal buzzer of the Premium H.264 DVR. If set to <ON>, the buzzer is activated in response to an alarm. If set to <OFF>, the buzzer is not activated.

  • Page 63: Email Attachment

    User’s Manual < Email Attachment > The function allows the unit to send out brief AVI video regarding the event. The number of the attached AVI video will be equivalent to the number of cameras connected to the unit. For example, if the unit has been connected with 8 cameras, then 8 videos will be attached to the notice email.

  • Page 64: Pin Code Setup

    User’s Manual PIN Code Setup You can enter the PIN code which has been set for protecting your mobile phone. Receiver Number You can enter the number of the assigned mobile phone, which the short message will be sent to. Send Test Message Select this item to send a test message to see if the setup is successful.

  • Page 65: Alert Notification

    User’s Manual Alert Notification 4 options are included in this item; <OFF>, <Event>, <Alive>, and <Both>. <OFF>: The Alert Notification is turned off. <Event>: When the alarm is triggered, the DVR will send an alert message to the CMS. <Alive>: The DVR will send an alive message to the CMS every N second just to show you that the connection between the DVR and CMS is in effect.

  • Page 66: Per Channel Config

    User’s Manual < Per Channel Config > This menu is used to configure the <Video Loss Detect>, <Motion Detect>, <Alarm In> and <Alarm Out> settings for each channel. The menu is displayed as below. Per Channel Config 1. Channel Select 2.

  • Page 67: Detected Area Setup

    User’s Manual - Detected Area Setup The Detect Area is displayed as follows after selecting this item. The detection area consists of 165 (15×11) detection grids. ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■...

  • Page 68: Alarm In

    User’s Manual Alarm In This item allows users to enable / disable alarm input detection. According to your application, select <N/O> (Normal Open) or <N/C> (Normal Close) to enable the alarm input detection or select <OFF> to disable the detection. If you set this item to <N/C>...

  • Page 69: Database Setup

    User’s Manual Database Setup The menu displays information of internal and external disks. In the Main menu, move the cursor to <Database Setup> and press ENTER. The following menu is displayed. Database Setup 1. Total Size xxx GB 2. Free Size xxx GB 3.

  • Page 70: Nas Devices

    User’s Manual Active The item indicates if the storage device is added to the database or not. <Yes> means the device has been added into database. Action The item allows users to add the storage device to the database or remove the device from the database.

  • Page 71: Configuration

    User’s Manual Configuration The Configuration menu can be used to restore the default factory settings, import and export configuration. Select <Configuration> from the Main menu and press ENTER. The following menu is displayed. Items in this menu are described in the following subsections. Configuration 1.

  • Page 72: Export Configuration

    User’s Manual < Export Configuration > The user is allowed to save a unit configuration by exporting it to an external drive, such as a USB Flash Drive. Before exporting the configuration, make sure the device in which the configuration will be saved is connected to the unit appropriately. Select <Export Config> from the Configuration menu and press ENTER.

  • Page 73: Video Export

    User’s Manual Video Export The Video Export menu enables the user to export recorded video with or without digital ® signature to a USB ThumbDrive , or to a DVD+RW drive. Make sure an external storage device is available and connected to the appropriate port for video export. If the <Pre-Alarm Recording>...

  • Page 74: Select Device

    256 MB xx-xxx-xx-xxxx 1.5 GB The Premium H.264 DVR only supports EXT3 file system. Make sure the HDD format is EXT3 before connecting it with the unit. If not, please format the HDD to EXT3 format first. Device Name The item shows the name of the available device.

  • Page 75: From / To Time

    User’s Manual < From / To Time > These items are used to set the time which data export begins and ends. Move the cursor using Direction keys, and press ENTER to select the date / time items; adjust the selected date and time value by UP / DOWN keys.

  • Page 76: Digital Signature

    User’s Manual < Digital Signature > The Digital Signature function enables users to export video clip with the unit’s unique signature key. It aims to authenticate that a video clip was exported from the unit and it has not been modified. Users can export video clip with or without a digital signature file (*.sig). Set the item to <Yes>...

  • Page 77: Text Setup

    User’s Manual Text Setup The <Text Setup> function provides a connection between a DVR and a Point-of-Sale equipment such as cash registers. With this function, the financial transaction data can be linked to specific camera images and recorded to your DVR. To enable this function, enter OSD setup menu and select <Text Setup>.

  • Page 78: Exception No

    User’s Manual Exception No. To select an exception for further settings; you can select from <1> to <16>. Trigger Select <ON>, those transactions which contain “Exception Strings” and which meet the “Numerals” conditions will be marked as exceptions in the text database and will trigger preset actions such as alarm output.

  • Page 79: Input Setup

    User’s Manual Inside The Range: The value of transaction within a certain range will be marked as an exception. The range needs to be configured through the following sub-settings <Value> and <Value (Upper Limit)>. Outside the Range: The value of transaction outside a certain range will be marked as an exception.

  • Page 80: Input Source

    User’s Manual Input source Select whether the input source is directly connected or connected with the Data Converter. If the input source is directly connected, users may need to go to the next item, Camera Selection, to select a corresponding camera. Camera Selection Select a camera to display the text overlay.

  • Page 81: Manual Filter Setup

    User’s Manual Manual Filter Setup After entering the Manual Filter Setup menu, users should key in hexadecimal digits. The menu of the item is shown as follows. Manual Filter Setup 1. Header 1 2. Header 2 Input Process If you will be using a Pole Display from a PC based POS, select <Canonical>. <Non-Canonical>...

  • Page 82: Shutdown

    User’s Manual Shutdown The item is used to shutdown or reboot the unit. If you must shutdown the Premium H.264 DVR for any reason, please use the proper shut down and power on procedures to avoid damage to your unit. Select <Shutdown>...

  • Page 83: Appendix A: Record Duration

    User’s Manual Appendix A: Record Duration The record duration relates to recording rate, image quality, HDD capacity, and event settings. The following tables give sample calculation of record duration according to different recording rate, image quality, and HDD capacity, excluding consideration of events, for different models with different recording mode.
  • Page 84 User’s Manual Record Duration (Days): Half-D1, Global [Day, Night, Weekend] (without Audio) Recording Rate Recording Quality Mode Fair High Best Total PPS of all Channels NTSC NTSC NTSC NTSC NTSC (4 KB) (4 KB) (6 KB) (6 KB) (8 KB) (8 KB) (10 KB) (10 KB) (12 KB) (12 KB) NTSC 160 GB Internal Storage 20.56...

  • Page 85: Appendix B: Dial-Up Connections Via Modem

    Premium H.264 DVR and a PC. Establishing Dial-in Connection The Dial-in function enables users to establish dial-up modem communication to and from the Premium H.264 DVR for monitoring via the remote software. Follow the description below to set up your DVR and PC. DVR Configuration: •...
  • Page 86 User’s Manual • Set up the network connection type. Select <Connect to the Internet> and click <Next> to continue. • Select <Set up my connection manually> and click <Next> to continue.
  • Page 87 User’s Manual • Select <Connect using a dial-up modem> to connect to the internet through phone line and a modem. Click <Next> to continue. • Type the name of the connection you are creating.
  • Page 88 User’s Manual • Enter the phone number of the modem that is connected to the unit. • Enter the Username and Password that has been set in the Dial-in Setup menu.
  • Page 89 User’s Manual • Click <Finish> to complete the dial-in connection. • Now the dial-in connection is established.

  • Page 90: Establishing Dial-Out Connection

    User’s Manual Establishing Dial-out Connection The Dial-out function enables user to establish dial-up modem communication to and from the Premium H.264 DVR for remote notification. Follow the description to set up your DVR and PC. DVR Configuration: • Connect an USB modem to the USB port and connect a working phone line to the modem.
  • Page 91 User’s Manual • Set up the network connection type. Select <Set up an advanced connection> and then <Accept incoming connections>. Click <Next> to continue. • Choose the modem device that will be used by the PC and click <Next>.
  • Page 92 User’s Manual • In Incoming VPN Connection menu, choose <Do Not allow virtual private connections> and click on <Next>. • In User Permission menu, select the users who need to use this connection. If needed, add a new user with the same user password that is set up in Dial-out Setup menu in local DVR.
  • Page 93 User’s Manual • In Networking Software menu, select <TCP/IP> and click on <Properties>. • In TCP/IP address assignment, if the PC has DHCP server, then choose <Assign TCP/IP addresses automatically using DHCP>, else choose <Specify TCP/IP addresses> and enter the range of IP addresses that you wish to use. Once done, click <OK>...
  • Page 94 User’s Manual • Click <Finish> to complete the process. • The Incoming connection is established.

  • Page 95: Appendix C: Dvr Player

    User’s Manual Appendix C: DVR Player DVRPlayer is a software that enables users to playback the *.drv files recorded by the DVRs at a PC site. NOTE: The DVRPlayer ONLY accepts and playback *.drv files. First, connect to the DVR via DVRRemote and download the DVRPlayer.zip file by clicking on the link.
  • Page 96 User’s Manual Playback the videos on the Data List Click <PLAY> on the toolbar at the top of the main window. The “Data List” window displays, shown as the figure below: The “Data List” shows all recorded videos, “Normal” and “Event” separately, that are stored in the destination folder appeared at the top.
  • Page 97 User’s Manual Local Playback the selected *.drv files In the <Local Playback> tab, as shown below, users can click <Open> to select a specific *.drv file and click <OK> to playback the file on the main window. Note: If users click the close button at the top-right corner of the “Data List” window, the following “Playback”...
  • Page 98 User’s Manual Verify digital signature of exported videos In the <Verify> tab, as shown below, users can authenticate videos with digital signatures. Follow the steps below to complete the verification. • Select any video from the Data List and click <Verify> at the bottom, then the “Playback” window will be displayed returning a GOOD or BAD signature result in the <Status Log>...
  • Page 99 User’s Manual Playback Controls When the video starts to playback on the main window, the playback control buttons will be displayed on the toolbar at the top of the main window. Please refer to below picture: Refer to the following table for description of playback control buttons used while playing back the *.drv file.

  • Page 100: Appendix D: Ezrecord Diagram Sample

    User’s Manual Appendix D: ezRecord Diagram Sample...
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  • Page 103: Appendix E: Hdd Copy Tool (Ext2Ifs)

    User’s Manual Appendix E: HDD COPY TOOL (EXT2IFS) ® The data system of the DVR’s HDD is totally different from Windows based PC. So if users just simply plug the HDD onto the PC, the PC will not recognize its existence. Hence, in order to access data from the DVR’s HDD, users will need a special HDD Copy Tool driver called EXT2IFS.
  • Page 104 User’s Manual Step 4. Click <Step2b>. Assign each partition to a drive letter. After the assignment of HDDs are made, click <Save Assignments> button. Step 5. Click <Step3>. Then, click <Start Driver> button. Now, reboot the PC for the changes to take effect. The HDD installation is now completed. After the DVR’s HDD is correctly installed, videos in the DVR’s HDD can be played back by using the DVRPlayer.
  • Page 105 User’s Manual Removal of the DVR’s HDD To remove the HDD from the PC, follow the instruction below. Re-open the EXT2IFS, and go to <Step 1> menu. Click “Uninstall Driver”, and a message will be shown as: “The service is currently started. You will have to reboot before the service is completely uninstalled.”...
  • Page 106 All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced, transmitted or stored in a retrieval system in any form or by any means, electronic, mechanical, photocopying, recording, or otherwise, without the prior written permission of Ness. Ness reserves the right to make changes to features and specifications at any time without prior notification in the interest of ongoing product development and improvement.

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