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Clover CDR4450 Instruction Manual

Stand-alone 4 channel digital video recorder
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Instruction Manual
Stand-Alone 4 Channel

Digital Video Recorder

Model CDR4450
Copyright © 2008 Clover Electronics U.S.A. All Rights Reserved.

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  • Page 1: Digital Video Recorder

    Instruction Manual Stand-Alone 4 Channel Digital Video Recorder Model CDR4450 Copyright © 2008 Clover Electronics U.S.A. All Rights Reserved.

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Contents Contents １. Unpacking About This Unit ２. Features ３. Specifications ４. Installation ４-１. What to do before Installation ４-２. Installation Check List ４-３. Controls and Connectors on the DVR ４-４. System Connection ４-４-１. Camera Connection ４-４-２. Video Output Connection / VGA Connection ４-４-３.
  • Page 3 Contents ５-５-４. PAN / TILT & ZOOM ５-５-４-１. How to Connect PAN / TILT Device ５-５-４-２. How to use PAN / TILT ５-５-４-３. How to use ZOOM / FOCUS ５-５-５. Toggle OSD ON/ OFF ５-６. Recording ５-６-１. Manual Recording ５-６-２. Automatic Recording ５-７.
  • Page 4 Contents ６-６. Screen Setup ６-６-１. Border Setup ６-６-２. Video Adjustment ６-６-３. Sequence Setup ６-７. Audio Setup ６-７-１. Audio Record Setup ６-７-２. Mute Setup ６-７-３. Input / Output Volume Setup ６-８. System Setup ６-８-１. Hard Disk Setup ６-８-１-１. Overwrite Option ６-８-１-２. Format HDD ６-８-１-３.
  • Page 5 Contents ６-１１. Exit ７. Viewer ７-１. Installing / Running the Viewer ７-２. Player ７-２-１. Menu ７-２-２. Icons ７-２-３. How to Open a Video File ７-２-４. How to Save as AVI file ７-２-５. How to Capture a Screen ７-３. Network Viewer ７-３-１.

  • Page 6: About This Manual

    Contents About this manual This is the instruction manual for the Stand-Alone type DVR, CDR4450. This manual describes how to install and operate the CDR4450 and provides information regarding specifications and features of this product. Please be sure to read this manual and follow the instructions when installing the CDR4450.

  • Page 7: Unpacking

    Instruction manual NetViewer CD Adapter and screws (usage for installing HDD) RJ-45 Cable PS/2 Mouse CD-ROM Remote Adapter Manual Screws Battery RJ-45 Cable PS/2 Mouse If any of the above items are missing please contact Clover Electronics - 6 -...

  • Page 8: About This Unit

    DVR. To enhance the user friendliness of this DVR system, the user can operate with both the remote controller and a PS2 mouse. We hope you have a great experience with our CDR4450. Thank you. - 7 -...

  • Page 9: Features

    Contents Features Triplex (Record / Playback / Live) Real Time Full, Quad and Auto sequence Display mode High Quality, Low Cost and Full Option System Stand Alone Type (Non-PC, Non-OS) Programming MENU in OSD (On Screen Display) Built-in Time / Date Generator Event list of 127 Motion / Alarm detection and Schedule recording Quick Search : Date &...

  • Page 10: Specifications

    Contents Specifications Items Specifications System Type NTSC Input 1Vp-p 75Ohm, Input BNC Video VGA Output Signal Output 1Vp-p 75Ohm, Input BNC Input / Output RCA (1CH Input, 1CH Output) Audio Recording Mode Mono PCM 60 Field per sec 50 Field per sec Display Frame (each) (each)

  • Page 11: Installation

    Contents Installation 4-1. What to do before Installation Make sure all the required hardware is available. Stand-alone DVR unit (HDD installed) 4 Cameras (including power for each camera unit) CCTV or VGA monitor (or TV set) Network cable (for connecting to network) Connect the cameras to the DVR unit and the DVR unit to the monitor (video output device) Perform HDD format at the first screen to proceed...

  • Page 12: Installation Check List

    Contents 4-2. Installation Check List Are the cameras installed at the right position? Are the camera cables connected to the inputs? Is the audio cable connected to the input? Is the system set on a stable location? Is the placement of the system clear from any elements such as water, excess dust, direct sunlight, magnetic field, etc…...

  • Page 13: Controls And Connectors On The Dvr

    Contents 4-3. Controls and Connectors on the DVR Front Remote controller sensor USB Port C1 : Channel 1(Full Screen) C2 : Channel 2(Full Screen) C3 : Channel 3(Full Screen) C4 : Channel 3(Full Screen) OSD ON/OFF : Date / Time / Memory usage Display option : Back to Quad Screen Mode : Auto Screen...
  • Page 14 Contents : Used as Up key : Used as Down key : Used as Right key, or Fast Forward during playback mode : Used as Left key, or Rewind during playback mode MENU/STOP/ESC : used to enter the Main menu or to escape to live screen Power : Red light when power is ON, turns off when power is OFF...

  • Page 15: Alarm Output

    Contents Rear Audio connection port Main Power switch Network connection port VGA Port DC 12V adaptor port PS/2 Mouse port Video output device port Camera Input port Alarm output Alarm Input RS485 Grounding Alarm Input : The user can connect to ports 1 ~ 4. Grounding : All alarm input must be connected to t his grounding port.

  • Page 16: System Connection

    Contents 4-4. System Connection Input Output Input / output Network - 15 -...

  • Page 17: Camera Connection

    Contents 4-4-1. Camera Connection Connect the cameras to the Video Input (BNC Connector) on the back of the unit as shown. On this unit, the user can connect up to 4 Cameras. 4-4-2. Video Output Connection / VGA Connection Connect the composite monitor to any one of the BNC ports. This unit can support up to two composite monitors at the same time.

  • Page 18: Network Cable Connection

    Contents 4-4-4. Network Cable Connection Our Network Cable Connector is designed for RJ45 type cables. Connect the Network cable here to utilize the network function of the DVR 4-4-5. Mouse Connection This port is designed for PS/2 devices. Connect the mouse here to utilize the device in the DVR system 4-4-6.

  • Page 19: Step By Step Installation

    Connect a VGA monitor or (and) a composite monitor to the DVR unit. Check if the Video Output and Audio Output are clear. If there is a problem after correct setup, please contact Clover Electronics. If you wish, you may connect the DVR unit with a PS/2 mouse.

  • Page 20: How To Operate

    This system is protected from pressing the buttons by accident, but be careful when using the “Hard Disk Setup” option, for this may lead to data loss, and the “Password Change” option. (If you forget your password, please contact Clover Electronics for help) - 19 -...

  • Page 21: Remote Controller

    Contents 5-2. Remote Controller Record Play Enter LIST Menu / Stop Direction keys 9 Screen PAN/TILT Quad Screen Auto Sequencing Number keys Record : Select ON / OFF Record Mode USB : Copy to USB LIST : Display Event List Direction Keys : Work as direction keys in Menu mode In Play mode : frame by frame...
  • Page 22 Contents 9 Screen : 9 Split Screen mode(Not supported in 4 CH DVR) Quad Screen : Quad Split Screen mode Number keys : Used to select camera in Full Screen mode Play : Used to select Playback mode Enter : Used to select a certain menu / option OSD : Used to select OSD(On Screen Display) ON / OFF PAN/TILT : Used to select PAN/TILT option from Camera direction to Camera Zoom &...

  • Page 23: Ps/2 Mouse

    Contents 5-3. PS/2 Mouse Wheel Wheel Right button Right button Left button Left button PS/2 PS/2 Connection Connection Left Button : Double click to select screen, single click to toggle. Right Button : click for menu, or to use as exit button. Wheel : Not used PS/2 : This DVR system does not support USB mouse.

  • Page 24: Running For The First Time

    Contents 5-4. Running for the First Time When you turn on the power for the very first time, the screen will be shown as above. You must press the Enter button on the Remote controller or the Front Panel to proceed. If you press the Enter Button, “Disk0 : PRESS [ENTER] FORMAT, [STOP] CANCEL”...
  • Page 25 Contents Press the Enter Button again to format the HDD and make it ready for use If HDD Format is successful the first screen that comes out will be as shown above If there is an error with the camera or if there is no camera connected to the port, a blue screen will appear as shown below.

  • Page 26: Quad Split Screen Display

    Contents 5-5. Display Screens Camera Camera Motion Detect Motion Detect Number Number Icon Icon Camera Camera Number Number Lock Lock Recording Recording Date / Time Date / Time HDD Use HDD Use Icon Icon Icon Icon Network Network Alarm Trigger Alarm Trigger Sensor Sensor...

  • Page 27: Full Screen Display

    Contents 5-5-2. Full Screen Display Motion Detect Motion Detect Icon Icon Camera Camera Number Number Recording Recording Date / Time Date / Time HDD Use HDD Use Motion Motion Icon Icon Detect Detect PAN / TILT Icon PAN / TILT Icon Alarm Trigger Alarm Trigger Network...

  • Page 28: Auto Sequence Display

    Contents You can navigate through these options by using the Enter key. While utilizing the PAN / TILT option, use the direction keys on the Front Panel, or the remote controller. In ZOOM mode, the up and down keys( , ) are used as zoom in and zoom out, the left and right keys( , ) are used to adjust the focus of the camera.

  • Page 29: Pan / Tilt & Zoom

    Contents Auto Sequence Auto Sequence The time frame of the screen shown can be adjusted through the SCREEN option in the Menu. (Refer to Chapter 6-6-3. Sequence Setup) 5-5-4. PAN / TILT & ZOOM In this chapter, the user will be instructed on how to connect a PAN / TILT Camera and how to operate it through the DVR Unit.

  • Page 30: How To Use Pan / Tilt

    Contents 5-5-4-2. How to use PAN / TILT The PAN / TILT function can be used in Full Screen Mode only. When in Full Screen mode, press the button to enter PAN / TILT mode. When PAN / TILT Mode is initialized, the icon will show on the bottom of the screen.
  • Page 31 Contents 5-5-5. OSD ON / OFF By using the OSD button on either the Front Panel, or the Remote Controller, one can toggle the OSD (On Screen Display) ON and OFF. The user can select OSD ON & OFF during Full Screen Display mode and Quad Split Screen mode.

  • Page 32: Recording

    Contents 5-6. Recording 5-6-1. Manual Recording Front Panel The user can manually start recording the video footage by pressing the bu ttons shown. Remote The Manual Recording will start recording only if the Sensor, Motion Detect and Record Schedule is not set.

  • Page 33: Playback

    Contents 5-7. Playback 5-7-1. Set Playback Time The screen as shown above will appear if the Play button on either the Front Panel or the Remote controller is pressed. To adjust the starting point of the playback, press the Enter key on either the Front Panel or the Remote Controller or place your mouse pointer on the numbers.
  • Page 34 Contents When the enter key is pressed or the mouse is clicked on the numbers, red arrows will appear on the screen as shown below. The starting time can be adjusted using the Up / Down keys to change the value, Left / Right keys to change the digit or by clicking on the arrows.
  • Page 35 Contents After setting the starting point, to Start Playback, exit the editing mode by pressing the Menu/Stop/ESC Button and then select the Search option and press the enter key or just click on Search with your mouse. The video footage will not play unless you press Enter on the Search option - 34 -...

  • Page 36: Live

    Contents 5-7-2. Search by Event The screen will show as above if the List button is pressed during Live mode. From the list as above, the user can search, using the Directions keys, for the event the user wishes to watch the playback from. The Up / Down keys( , ) are used to scroll through the list and the Left / Right keys( ,...

  • Page 37: How To Search Through Playback

    Contents 5-7-3. How to Search Through Playback During Playback Mode, the buttons on both the Front Panel and the Remote Controller work differently from how it did during Live Mode. The functions of the buttons during Playback mode are as shown. Play / Pause Copy to USB Toggle OSD...

  • Page 38: Copying To Usb

    Contents 5-8. Copying to USB This option enables the user to extract certain amount of video data from the DVR Unit to a USB Memory. By Utilizing a USB Memory instead of a CD / DVD allows the user to extract and transport the video data more efficiently. The steps to copy the video data to a USB memory is as shown.
  • Page 39 Contents Press the Menu button to exit editing the time and date, Down button to select Search and press Enter to proceed. Step 4 : While the video is being played, Press the Up / Down key to select the range of data to be copied to the USB memory Notice the size of the data will increase as the time range increases Known Errors :...
  • Page 40 Contents Step 5 : When the USB button is pressed after setting the time range The process of reading the USB memory takes time. Please be patient. When the Enter button is pressed, the DVR will write the data to the memory. During this stage, the status will be shown by the increase of “Writing to USB”...

  • Page 41: Setup

    The menu is designed to be safe from unwanted operations executed by pressing the wrong buttons by mistake. But be aware that the Hard Disk Setup menu can lead to unwanted memory loss. If you ever lose your password, please contact Clover Electronics - 40 -...

  • Page 42: Camera Setup

    Contents 6-2. Camera Setup When the Menu Screen is toggled, the Camera is selected by default. Press the Enter button on either the Front Panel or the Remote Controller to enter the Camera option. Clicking on the option with your mouse can also be used. - 41 -...

  • Page 43: Channel

    Contents 6-2-1. Channel To enter the Camera Setup mode, select the Camera Setup option from the Main Menu and press Enter, or click on the option using your mouse. The Channel option is used to navigate through each camera in order to adjust the Camera Display option.

  • Page 44: Display

    Contents 6-2-2. Display Press the Menu button to show the main menu From the main menu, select the Camera option and press Enter. To search though the menu, use the Up / Down buttons. From the Camera option, select the camera of which the options should apply to by using the Left / Right buttons while selecting the Channel option.
  • Page 45 Contents From the main menu, press the Menu button to exit. Select the Exit & Save Changes option to exit and save changes. If the Display option was set to OFF the screen for the corresponding camera will turn black. Even if the cameras are not connected (shown blue as above) will turn black if turned Off.

  • Page 46: Camera Color Option

    Contents 6-2-3. Camera Color Option The user can adjust the Camera Display just like adjusting any other video output such as monitors or TV’s. Use the Left / Right keys( , ) to adjust the value, and Up / Down keys( , ) to navigate through the options.

  • Page 47: Record Setup

    Contents 6-3. Record Setup The Record menu is for the user to customize the quality of the picture recorded, how long it is recorded and when it is recorded for automatic recording. - 46 -...

  • Page 48: Record Speed

    Contents 6-3-1. Record Speed To enter the Record Setup, Select the Record Setup option from the Main menu. The Record Speed option is to adjust how many fields each video footage should record per second. The more the fields, better the quality of the video stream.
  • Page 49 Contents Please note that the total Fields that could be used is 60. Allocate the fields used by each camera according to priority. The values can be changed using the Left / Right keys( , ) on the Front Panel or the Remote Controller and by clicking on the red arrows with the PS/2 Mouse.

  • Page 50: Record Quality

    Contents 6-3-2. Record Quality There are 3 options for Record Qualities (High, Normal, Low). Select the Recording Quality using the Left / Right buttons. - 49 -...

  • Page 51: Hold Time

    Contents 6-3-3. Hold Time The Hold Time option is used to set the time to record when an event is triggered by the sensors set by the user, or by Motion Detection. (For information on Motion Detection refer to Chapter 6-5 Motion Detection) To change the value, use the Left / Right buttons while selecting the Hold time option.

  • Page 52: Record Schedule

    Contents 6-3-4. Record Schedule For Record Schedule setup, first enter the Record Setup option from the main menu by pressing the menu button select the Record option using the Up / Down button and press enter. From the Record Setup option, select the Record Schedule option using the Up / Down button and press enter.
  • Page 53 Contents Exit & Save Changes to apply the Record Schedule. If the schedule is applied, a clock icon ( ) will appear at the bottom of the screen as shown. If the Record button is pressed while this Icon is present, the video will only be recorded during that time frame set by the user.

  • Page 54: Sensor

    Contents 6-4. Sensor The Sensor option of the menu is used to customize the alarm function of the DVR unit. Press Enter while selecting this option or click on the Sensor option to adjust. - 53 -...

  • Page 55: Relay Output

    Contents 6-4-1. Relay Output To enter the Sensor Setup mode, select the Sensor Setup option from the Main menu and press Enter. The Relay Output option, like the Hold Time option in the Record Menu, is used to set how long the alarm should be relayed for when the sensor is triggered.

  • Page 56: Sensor Setup

    Contents 6-4-2. Sensor Setup The Sensor (PIR: Passive Infrared) Setup is to set when the alarm should trigger. To enter the Sensor Setup, press menu to enter the main menu, select the Sensor option using the Up / Down button and press enter. In the Sensor Setup menu, the user should use the Up / Down button to select each Sensor and the Left / Right keys to change the value.
  • Page 57 Contents N.O : Normal Open, meaning the trigger on the sensor is normally on open and will trigger if the circuit is closed. Refer to image below. Alarm Sensor Disable : Means that this certain sensor port is not in use. Be sure to connect all sensors to the GND(Ground) port.

  • Page 58: Motion Detection

    Contents 6-5. Motion Detection The Motion Detection Option is used when the user wishes to set the DVR to watch out for motion. To enter the Motion Detection option, press Enter while selecting the menu, or click on the Motion Detection option with your PS/2 mouse. - 57 -...

  • Page 59: Channel Selection

    Contents 6-5-1. Channel Selection To enter the Motion Detection Setup, select the Motion Detection Setup option from the Main menu. The Channel Selection option enables the user to select a specific camera to set and enable motion detecting. When a specific camera is selected by searching through the Channel Selection using the Left / Right keys or by clicking on the red arrows with the mouse, the screen will show the video from the selected camera on Full Screen mode behind the menu.

  • Page 60: Sensitivity Selection

    Contents 6-5-2. Sensitivity Selection From this option the user can select the Sensitivity level from 1 ~ 4. The Red Square behind the menu area is a virtual simulation of how much motion must be present for the DVR to sense through motion detecting. To see the Red square, there must be movement at the camera and the Sensitivity must not be set to OFF while in Motion Detection Setup.

  • Page 61: Relay Output Setup

    Contents 6-5-3. Relay Output Setup The Relay Output is the duration of time in seconds of the alarm output when motion is detected. The user can set this duration from a range of 5sec to 30sec to continuous. - 60 -...

  • Page 62: Motion Area Setup

    Contents 6-5-4. Motion Area Setup To enter the Motion Area Setup mode, select the Motion Area option from the Motion Detection Setup. (Main menu Motion Detection Motion Area) When the Motion Area setup option is selected, the default Motion Detection area is set as shown.

  • Page 63: Area Setup Using Direction Keys

    Contents 6-5-4-1. Area Setup using Direction Keys To start setup the area of detection using the Direction Keys, press the Enter key to start and confirm area setup, the direction keys to adjust the size of area. If the Enter key is pressed the default motion area will disappear and the cursor will appear at the top left corner of the screen.

  • Page 64: Area Setup Using The Mouse

    Contents 6-5-4-1. Area Setup using the Mouse The default area will disappear when the left mouse button is clicked. The motion detection area can be set by click and drag as shown, One click of the mouse during Motion Area Setup is one cell unit that is used to sense motion.

  • Page 65: Screen Setup

    Contents -6. Screen Setup The Screen Setup option is used for general adjustments to the video screen. - 64 -...

  • Page 66: Border Setup

    Contents 6-6-1. Border Setup The Border Setup is used for selecting white border lines in between the video screens. 6-6-2. Video Adjustment This option is used to adjust the screen shown on the monitor. The position of the screen can be adjusted using the Direction keys. 6-6-3.

  • Page 67: Audio Setup

    Contents 6-7. Audio Setup The Audio Setup option is used for general Audio setup. 6-7-1. Audio Record Setup This option is to determine whether the audio should be recorded with the video footage, or not. If selected ON, the audio will be recorded with the video, if selected OFF, the audio will not be recorded.

  • Page 68: Mute Setup

    Contents 6-7-2. Mute Setup This option is to set the audio to mute of not during live mode. If this is set to ON, there will be not sound during the Live mode. If set to OFF, there will be sound during Live mode.

  • Page 69: System Setup

    Contents 6-8. System Setup The System Setup option is for altering the system setup. Though these options are designed to customize the DVR Unit, please read the manual before making any changes, and follow the instructions while doing so. 6-8-1. Hard Disk Setup Warning : This option may cause unwanted loss of video.

  • Page 70: Overwrite Option

    Contents 6-8-1-1. Overwrite Option This Option is to select whether the HDD should be overwritten when full or not. If enabled, the HDD will be overwritten from the beginning when HDD is full. The Red Looping Icon on the bottom will show if the HDD is being overwritten and the HDD use percentage will start from 1%.
  • Page 71 Contents Please note that this procedure will not continue if the system is Recording. To Format HDD, one must stop Recording. Step 2. When the Format HDD option is selected and the Enter button press the password window will show. The default password is 111111. For more information on how to customize the password, please refer to Chapter 6-8-2 Password Change.

  • Page 72: Hard Disk Drive Information

    Contents Step 3. If Password input is correct, HDD Format will proceed. After HDD Format is complete, the DVR Unit will automatically restart. 6-8-1-3. Hard Disk Drive Information At the middle of the menu as shown below, the information of the HDD is shown.

  • Page 73: Password Change

    Contents 6-8-2. Password Change This password is for preventing unauthorized personnel from formatting the HDD. The password must be 6 digits long, and the input keys are like those on a standard PC keyboard. By using the Shift button on the virtual keyboard, the letters and numbers change into Capital letters and symbols.
  • Page 74 Here you must enter your current password. The default Password is 111111. (If you have lost your current password contact Clover Electronics for assistance) From this screen use the direction buttons to select a letter and press enter to input.
  • Page 75 Contents Step 3. Enter your current password and select the Enter on the virtual keyboard. If the password is correct another virtual keyboard will appear to enter a new password. Step 4. If the Password Change is successful, “Password Changed” will show as below.
  • Page 76 Contents Known Errors : 1. If the current password is incorrect an error message will show as below 2. If the new password confirmation is incorrect an error message will show as below. - 75 -...

  • Page 77: Time Set

    Contents 6-8-3. Time Set The Time Set option is for the digital clock that is shown at the bottom right of the screen. To edit the digital clock, follow the steps as shown below. 6-8-3-1. Time Zone Setup The Time Zone can be selected by using the red arrows or the direction keys on either the Front Panel or the Remote Controller.

  • Page 78: Time Setup

    Contents 6-8-3-2. Time Setup The Time can be set by pressing enter while selecting the time and adjusting the numbers using the UP / Down key and moving through the digits using the Left / Right key. If done, press Menu to exit. To manually edit the Time, press the Menu button to enter the main menu, select the System option using the Up / Down button and press Enter to enter the System menu.

  • Page 79: Daylight Saving Option

    Contents 6-8-3-3. Daylight Saving Option The Daylight saving option is to enable, or disable Daylight Saving. This option will save you from editing the time twice a year. To apply, the user must select Apply and press Enter. 6-8-3-4. Synchronize with NTP Server This option allows the user to synchronize the time with the standard time from the NTP server.

  • Page 80: Network Option

    Contents 6-8-5. Network Option The network option is for general network setup to enable the network function of the DVR Unit. Refer to the picture below for more information on this setup option 6-8-5-1. Network Enable Option This option is to Enable or Disable the network function of this DVR Unit. If set to NO, the user will not be able to view the live video from the DVR Unit through the network.

  • Page 81: Local Ip Setup

    Contents 6-8-5-2. Local IP Setup The IP address of the DVR Unit can be set by 3 different ways. STATIC is when the IP address is set manually by the user, DHCP is when the IP address is set automatically, and PPPOE when the IP is supplied by an Internet Service Provider.
  • Page 82 Contents The connection map while connecting Using Dynamic IP is as shown below. DDNS Server Receives IP ADDRESS /DVR ID from DDNS Server. PC VIEWER Sends out DVR ID / IP ADDRESS every 10 sec. to the DDNS Server. Connects using the IP ADDRESS received from the DDNS Server.
  • Page 83 Contents Click “Send” when done. The screen will show as below. If registration is complete, click “Exit” to register another DVR product or just close the window. To login, just input your ID and Password. The Password Again and E- Mail will not be needed.

  • Page 84: Port Setup

    In order for the Port Forwarding function to work, the router must be set as a virtual server. For more information concerning setting the router as a virtual server, please refer to the router manual. Clover Electronics is not responsible for the functions of individual network including routers bought else where.

  • Page 85: Mac Address Setup

    Contents 6-8-5-4. MAC Address Setup The MAC Address is a specific address of the hardware. If you wish to connect using the MAC address, set the MAC address. 6-8-5-4. Network Password The Network Password is different from the Password that is set at the System option.

  • Page 86: Rs-485 Setup

    Contents 6-8-6. RS-485 Setup To enter the RS-485 option, select the RS-485 option from the System Setup option. (Main menu System Setup RS-485) Please refer to the camera specs for detailed information. - 85 -...

  • Page 87: Pan / Tilt Device Setup

    Contents 6-8-7. PAN / TILT Device Setup This option is to setup the PAN / TILT Device of the camera that supports the PAN / TILT function. To enter this option, select the PAN / TILT Device option from the System Menu.
  • Page 88 Contents 6-8-8. Firmware Update To find out if there is an update in firmware, please contact Clover Electronics If there is any firmware update available, download the file to a USB memory. The file name should be FW4VN.FW2 If the file name is altered in any way, or if the file is saved in a folder, the DVR will not be able to find this file, and therefore not be able to update the firmware.
  • Page 89 DVR will restart automatically. If by any way, the user uses a file that was not officially supplied by Clover Electronics, the DVR will not work. If this is the case, then you will be charged an extra fee for services.

  • Page 90: Search

    Contents 6-9. Search This option is the same as the Search function during playback mode. Refer to Chapter 5-7-1 Set Playback Time for detailed information. 6-10. Language This DVR Unit can only support English. 6-11. Exit The Exit option works just like the Menu / ESC button during Setup mode. Please note that this menu will not appear if the Menu / ESC button during Setup mode without making any changes.

  • Page 91: Viewer

    Contents Viewer With the Viewer program, the user is able to watch the saved video footage transferred from the DVR Unit via USB memory, or watch the live video feed of the DVR Unit via the Network Viewer mode. By using the Network Viewer function of the Viewer program, the user is also able to control the DVR Unit from a remote location.

  • Page 92: Installing / Running The Viewer

    Contents 7-1. Installing / Running the Viewer To Install the Viewer onto your computer insert the CD provided with the DVR Unit into your computer. If you open the CD-ROM, there will be an EXE file as shown. Run this file and the installation process will proceed as shown below. Follow the steps as shown to properly install the Viewer software.

  • Page 93: Player

    Contents 7-2. Player The Player mode of the Viewer is for playing the Video footage transported from the DVR Unit via USB memory. The Player mode is the default initial mode of the Viewer program. On the top left corner of the screen, the button is colored in red to show that it is currently in Player mode.

  • Page 94: Menu

    Contents -2-1. Menu The Menu can be accessed by right clicking on the video screen of the Viewer program. When Right clicked, the menu will appear as shown below. Player : To set Viewer to Player mode Netviewer : To set Viewer to Netviewer mode. Open File : To display the saved Video data for the user to select and play.

  • Page 95: Icons

    Contents Options :To modify general settings, DDNS configuration and configuring the directory where the captured BMP file should be saved in. About Viewer : Information about the Viewer program Exit : To exit the Viewer program -2-2. Icons Status Volume Control Video Scroll The Icons at the bottom of the Viewer will turn red if the mouse pointer is on them...

  • Page 96: How To Open A Video File

    Contents : Click to View next frame : Click to Play Video(the user can change the speed through the menu) The sound will not play if the speed is other than 1.0X : Click to Fast Forward : Click to Capture the Screen and save into BMP file format : Click to see Video in 1CH full screen mode : Click to see Video in Quad screen mode : No function...

  • Page 97: How To Save As Avi File

    Contents Step 2 : When the “Open File” option is selected, a screen such as shown will show. Step 3 : If the file from the folder is chosen and “Opened”, the video image will show on the Viewer program. -2-4.
  • Page 98 Contents Step 2 : Browse and select the file you wish to convert and choose the channels you wish to convert. Each Channel will be saved as separate AVI files. Step 3 : Edit the name of the AVI file you wish to create by using the Browse tool or by typing the name of the file.

  • Page 99: How To Capture A Screen

    Contents The list of compression format from the pop-up menu is automatically set by checking the format compatible with the system of the user. Thus any one of these compression formats can be played on the user’s computer. In this case Indeo Video 5.10 Step 5 : Select “OK”...

  • Page 100: Network Viewer

    Contents 7-3. Network Viewer The Network Viewer allows the user to watch the live screen of the DVR Unit, as well as to operate the DVR Unit from a remote location. -3-1. How to Connect to the DVR Select the Network Viewer by clicking on the button on the Top Left corner of the Viewer program.
  • Page 101 Contents Step 1 : Open the Menu by right clicking on the screen and select the “Options” Step 2 : Set the Options as shown. For the DDNS Server IP, input 202.68.238.44 and 9990 for the Port Number. - 100 -...
  • Page 102 Contents Step 3 : Connect to DVR through network connection If the dynamic IP Service is not selected, input the IP of the DVR Unit. Refer to Chapter 6-8-5-2. Local IP Setup / Port Setup If the dynamic IP Service is selected, input the ID of the DVR Unit. Refer to Chapter 6-8-5-5.

  • Page 103: Menu

    Contents -3-2. Menu Like the Player mode of the Viewer, the menu can be shown by right click the screen. Player : To set Viewer to Player mode Netviewer : To set Viewer to Netviewer mode. Connect : Connect to the DVR Unit DVR Control : remote control the DVR Unit by network.

  • Page 104: Icons

    Contents Always On Top: To set the Viewer to always be on top of all the screens or not. Full Screen : To full screen mode Maximize : To Maximize the screen Aspect Ratio : To change the resolution to 640X448 or 640x554. Split Mode : To toggle Quad Screen mode or full screen mode of the footage.

  • Page 105: Limited 2 Year Warranty

    Contents Limited 2 Year Warranty This warranty gives the original purchaser specific legal rights and you may also have other rights, which may vary from state to state. If our products do not function because of any defect in material or workmanship, we will repair it for free for 2 year on parts and labor from the date of original purchase.

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