MULTI-CHANNEL DIGITAL VIDEO RECORDER Version 92040729...
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Introduction This manual is for the users who attempt to use Multi-channel Digital Video Recorder (MDVR). It illustrates features, installation guide, connecting to peripherals, and Graphic User Interface (GUI) operation. Please familiarize yourself with the contents in this manual before using the DVR. Make sure that you have referred to an expert when opening the outer case for repair or installing HDD.
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Caution WARNING To prevent fire or electric shock, do not expose this product to rain or moisture. Dangerous high voltages are present inside the enclosure. Do not open the cabinet. Refer servicing to qualified personnel only. The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol, within an equilateral triangle, is intended to alert the user to the presence of un-insulated “dangerous voltage”...
About This Product This product has been tested and found to comply with the limits of a Class A computing device pursuant to part 15 of the FCC rules, which are designed for reasonable protection against harmful interference when operated in a commercial environment.
Table of Contents Chapter 1 Products Overview 9 1.1 Unpacking...................9 1.2 DVR Overview .................. 11 1.2.1 DVR Functions and Features ..........11 1.2.2 DVR Front Panel..............12 1.2.3 DVR Rear Panel ..............13 1.3 Multi-Keyboard Overview..............14 1.3.1 Keyboard Front Panel.............14 1.3.2 Keyboard Rear Panel .............15 1.4 Remote Controller................16 Chapter 2 Hardware Installations with DVR 17 2.1 Cautions in Installation..............18...
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2.7 Alarm Setup ..................35 2.7.1 Connect with Alarm Devices ...........35 2.7.2 Connecting to DVR ..............36 2.7.3 Setup Respondent Cameras for Alarm in DVR Main Menu ..37 2.7.4 Setup Alarm Out Enable in DVR Main Menu ......38 2.7.5 Setup Alarm In Type in DVR Main Menu ........40 2.7.6 Setup Alarm Response in DVR Main Menu ......43 2.7.8 Setup Alarm List in DVR Main Menu........45 2.7.9 Setup Motion in DVR Main Menu ...........46...
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4.4 Record ....................79 4.4.1 Record Setup................79 4.4.2 Frame Rate................81 4.5 Alarm/Motion Setup ................84 4.5.1 Alarm In Event ................84 4.5.2 Alarm Out Enable..............85 4.5.3 Alarm In Type................87 4.5.4 Alarm Response ..............88 4.5.5 Alarm List................90 4.5.6 Motion Setup ................91 4.5.7 Alarm/Motion Enables.............93 4.6 Schedule...................93 4.7 Installer Setup...................96 4.7.1 Date/Time Setup..............96...
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Image Backup System ...............122 5.3.1 CF Card Backup System..........122 Chapter 6 Trouble Shooting 6.1 Installation..................126 6.1.1 The DVR is not power on............126 6.1.2 Power is on, but the DVR dose not operate......126 6.1.3 Images are not showing on the monitor........126 6.1.4 The picture quality on the monitor is poor......126 6.2 Recording ..................127 6.2.1 The DVR will not start recording ...........127...
Chapter 1 Products Overview 1.1 Unpacking Please place the product on a flat surface to inspect if there is any part missing among the following items list. Item Name and Description Mainframe Front Keyboard IR Remote controller AAA NO.4 Battery: for IR Remote controller User’s Manual Rack Mount Ears...
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RS-485 Cable 40 CM: used to connect Mainframe and Front Keyboard AC Power Cord IDE Cable 40CM Note: If there any part is missing or damaged, please contact your local vendor as soon as possible.
1.2 DVR Overview 1.2.1 DVR Functions and Features Key Features Reliable and Stable Stand-Alone System Individual Unit Accommodates 8/16 Camera Inputs Simultaneous Real-Time Recording, Live Images, Playback and Networking MPEG2-Like and JPEG Compression Algorithms 16 Alarm Inputs, 4 Alarm Outputs And 1 Relay Output Programmable Recording Schedule and Frame Rate Setting High-Speed Searching by Time or Events Remote Viewing, Access and Control via LAN/WAN/INTERNET...
1.2.2 DVR Front Panel 1 Power Indicator This light Indicates the power status of the DVR. 2 RS-485 Connector This port is a socket for RS-485 of front keyboard.. 3 IR Receiver This receiver is for infrared remote controller, NOTE: keep the receiver from disturbs for IR remote controller.
1.2.3 DVR Rear Panel 1 Video-In Looping and This BNC connector is used to connect a camera Video-Out Connector or video output of another DVR. 2 Dipswitch This dipswitch sets Video Looping Terminal Resistor. Note: Set ON, if there is no video looping. 3 Power Switch This button sets power ON or OFF.
1.3 Multi-Keyboard Overview The Multi-Keyboard is designed for User(s) more conveniently to control the MDVR(s). 1.3.1 Keyboard Front Panel PO WE R S E T P RE S E T GO T O P RE S E T Z O O M I R IS ENT ER F O C U S...
1.3.2 Keyboard Rear Panel 1. Power Cord Jack 2. RJ11 Connector (for RS485) Pin no Pin define 123 456 No Connected DC +12V DATA A (+) DATA B (-) No Connected...
1.4 Remote Controller Provide basic function operations. 2 Replace the Keyboard encoder Knob. Basic operation keys. 4 Alarm key. Press this button to trigger alarm signals to the DVR. Provide playback operation. Function keys for setting menu Function keys for setting menu Select video channel directly.
2.1 Cautions in Installation Severe impact or vibration may cause malfunction. Avoid a direct ray of light, and keep the safe distance between crowded place and the product as well as its assemblies. Be careful not to insert any conducting material in the ventilation space of product.
2.2 HDD Installation To install Hard Disk for DVR, make sure turn off the power switch of the DVR rear panel and pull off the power plug from the socket first. Afterward using cross screwdriver removes all screws around the case to open the DVR’s upper case, and then follow the three steps below to install the Hard Disk for DVR.
2.3 Multi-Keyboard & MDVR Connections Use Multi-keyboard RS-485 port to connect MDVR’s front RS-485 port. There are 4 variable connections for MDVR(s) and Multi-Keyboard(s): 2.3.1 Single Multi-Keyboard with Single MDVR Connection 123 456 2.3.2 Single Multi-Keyboard with Multiple MDVRs Connection DVR8 Multi Keyboard...
2.3.3 Multiple Multi-Keyboards with Single MDVR Connection Multi Keyb oa rd 8 Multi Keyboard Multi Keyboard 2.3.4 Multiple Multi-Keyboards and MDVRs Connection DVR8 Multi Keyb oa rd 8 Multi Keyboard Multi Keyboard...
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2.3.5 Multi-keyboard with Multiple DVRs ID Setup While user tries to control multiple DVRs to do different job, user must set up each connected DVRs’ different ID in Main Menu first. To set up DVR’s ID for keyboard, simply go to the Main menu path: Main Manu Installer Setup RS-485...
2.4 Video Output Connection Video output connection ports all are on the DVR’s rear panel. 2.4.1 Connect with CCTV Monitors Use standard “TV Out” BNC Port on the DVR real panel 1. Video 2. Ground 2.4.2 Connect with TV Use standard S-Video Port C Ground C (Chrominance) Y Luminance + Sync...
2.4.3 Connect with CRT or LCD Monitors Use standard VGA Port (At the DVR) (At the monitor cable) 15 PIN HIGHDENSITY D-SUB FEMALE at the DVR. 15 PIN HIGHDENSITY D-SUB MALE at the monitor cable. Name Description Red Video (75 ohm, 0.7 V p-p) GREEN Green Video (75 ohm, 0.7 V p-p) BLUE...
2.5 Network Installation 2.5.1 Connect with DVR Use RJ-45 port on the DVR’s rear panel to connect with network. Network function provides user to remote view the DVR’s image on a PC by the NetView application. To install the Network for DVR, please insert the LAN cable into RJ-45 port on the DVR rear panel.
2.6 Cameras Installation 2.6.1 Connect with Cameras Use “In” standard BNC Port on the DVR real panel 1. Video 2. Ground 2.6.2 Setup RS-485 in Main Menu to Control Cameras 1. Go to the path: Main Menu Installer Setup RS-485 Figure 2.6.2: RS-485 2.
2.6.3 Setup Camera ID & PTZ Camera Enable in DVR Main Menu 1. Go to the path: Main Menu Installer Setup RS-485 Set Camera RS-485 Camera # Figure 2.6.3.1: Set camera ID 2. Use to select items. Use to change values. 3.
2.6.4 PTZ Camera Control 1. When Camera 485 Enable has been set enabled, there will be a dome label on the upper right corner in the full screen mode: Figure 2.6.4: PTZ Camera Control 2. Use to control PAN left, PAN right, Tilt up, and Tilt down. to zoom in/out.
2.6.5 Set Preset for PTZ Camera SET PRESET 1. Press to enter Set Preset mode. Figure 2.6.5: Set Preset for PTZ Camera 2. Use to set preset or use to select preset, then ENTER press to set preset. NOTE: For Lilin, use the following procedure to set preset point. Procedure: Recall Goto Preset, set dome at specific location, then Set Preset.
2.6.6 Goto Preset G OTO PRESET 1. Press to enter Go to Preset mode. Figure 2.6.6: Goto Preset 2. Use to go to preset or use to select preset, ENTER then press to go to preset.
2.6.7 Setup Camera Adjust in DVR Man Manu This function is to set batter picture quality for user. 1. Go to the path: Main Menu Camera Camera Adjust Figure 2.6.7: Camera Adjust. 2. To set 4 parameters in Camera Adjust function: (1) Brightness: keys to adjust brightness of a camera.
2.6.8 Setup Camera Action in DVR Main Manu This feature is to set the state of cameras. 1. Go to the path: Main Menu Camera Camera Action Figure 2.6.8: Camera Action. 2. To set the camera condition: (1) Install: Use this item to specify if a camera is installed or not installed. If this item is set for off ( ), meaning the camera is NOT installed.
sequentially in the sequencing mode. (4) Covert Switch: Use this item to disable/enable the function covert (item 2). : Function covert (item 2) is disabled. : Function covert (item 2) is enabled. 2.6.9 Setup Camera Title in DVR Main Manu 1.
2.6.10 Setup Sequence Time in DVR Main Manu This function is to set changing timer for sequence display mode. 1. Go to the path: Main Menu Camera Sequence Time Figure 2.6.10: Sequence Time. 2. Use keys to adjust 1~255 seconds in Sequence Time panel.
2.7 Alarm Setup 2.7.1 Connect with Alarm Devices Alarm I/O Port is 25-pin D-SUB female type connector on the DVR rear panel. DB 25 PIN NO Name FUNCTION SPECIFICATION ALM_IN1 SENSOR INPUT SENSOR SINGAL 1 ALM_IN3 SENSOR INPUT SENSOR SINGAL 3 ALM_IN5 SENSOR INPUT SENSOR SINGAL 5...
2.7.3 Setup Respondent Cameras for Alarm in DVR Main Menu 1. Go to the path: Main Menu Alarm/Motion Setup Alarm Input & Output Alarm In Even. Figure 2.7.3: Alarm In Even 2. Using keys on keyboard to select the AlarmIn number and the ENTER CHANNEL numbers then press the ENTER Key to setup.
2.7.4 Setup Alarm Out Enable in DVR Main Menu 1. Go to the path: Main Menu Alarm/Motion Setup Alarm Input & Output Alarm Out Enable. Figure 2.7.4: Alarm Out Enable 2. Using keys on keyboard to select Relay, AlarmOut number and ENTER CHANNEL numbers, then press Key to setup.
2.7.5 Setup Alarm In Type in DVR Main Menu 1. Go to the path: Main Menu Alarm/Motion Setup Alarm Input & Output Alarm In Type Figure 2.7.5: Alarm In Type 2. To set parameter in Alarm In Type: (1) Alarm In Type defines the types of alarm-in. : Off : Normal Close...
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: Normal Open Normal Open Relay Output (2) Alarm Delay defines the delay time of alarm-in when event happens. Note: If alarm is triggered, DVR will continue sending Alarm out Action signal for 3 sec. Be ware of the DVR alarm signal timekeeper will be always started at the last time alarm triggered.
2.7.6 Setup Alarm Response in DVR Main Menu 1. Go to the path: Main Menu Alarm/Motion Setup Alarm Response Figure 2.7.6: Alarm Response 2. Use “+” or “–“ keys on keyboard to set the Internal Buzzer, Alarm Full Screen, Any Key To Stop, Response Duration and Display Event Label when receive the alarm.
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(4) Response Duration: This item lets you specify 1-255 (sec) response duration of alarm response. Alarm display will display for specified seconds. (5) Any Key to Stop: This item lets you enable/disable any key to stop alarm response. : Enable, Press any key to stop alarm display. : Disable, Press to stop alarm response.
2.7.8 Setup in DVR Main Menu Alarm List 1. Go to the path: Main Menu Alarm/Motion Setup Alarm Response Alarm List Figure 2.7.8: Alarm List 2. Use this menu to determine whether an event should be added in event list (Please refer to section 4.6 List Screen).
2.7.9 Setup in DVR Main Menu Motion 1. Go to path: Main Menu Alarm/Motion Setup Motion Camera # Figure 2.7.9 Motion Detection 2. Motion Detection: (1) Use this screen to enable/disable motion detection. There are 1350 motion zones for each camera, user can enable or disable each zone individually.
reaches the level of sensitivity, motion recording will be enabled. 2.7.10 Setup Alarm/Motion Setup in DVR Main Menu 1. Go to the path: Main Menu Alarm/Motion Setup Figure 2.7.10: Alarm/Motion Setup 2. To set Alarm/motion Setup parameters: Alarm In REC: : Enable.
Chapter 3 Basic Operations 3.1 Single Screen Description: The DVR displays images for one camera in full screen Figure 3.1: Single Screen Function Keys: : Select cameras. ENTER : Zoom-in 2x2. : Hides OSD : On-line Help...
3.2 Single Screen with Zooming ENTER Description: In single screen mode, press to do 2x2 digital zooming. Figure 3.2: Single Screen with Zooming Function Keys: : Navigate the image. : Escape : Hides OSD : On-line help...
3.3 Display Screen 1. Set Display Mode: DISPLAY Description: Double press to enter Display Screen Mode. The DVR provide 10 types of split modes. Figure 3.3.1: 10 Display Screen Models Function Keys: : Navigate split mode. ENTER : Sets split mode : Exit.
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2. Quick Searching in Multi-Screen: ENTER Description: In multi-screen, press to do quick searching. Figure 3.3.2: Quick Search in Multi-Screen Function Keys: : Quick searching. : Escape. : On-line help...
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3. Set specific camera in Multi-Screen Description: In multi-screen, user can set specific camera for specific split window by pressing . When you enter this mode, there is a cursor appeared. By pressing , user can navigate the split windows. Then push change the camera in the split window.
3.4 Sequencing Screen Description: When single screen, double press to enter sequencing screen select mode. Sequencing Screen has 7 sequencing modes. The red flag means sequencing direction. You can specify dwell time in main menu (section 5.2.4). You also can view the specific camera by pressing while in sequencing screen mode.
3.5 Main Menu Screen Description: MENU Press to enter main menu. Please refer to chapter 5 for details. Figure 3.5: Main Menu Screen Function Keys: : Selects item. ENTER : Enter. : Exit. : Hides OSD : On-line help...
3.6 List Screen Description: LIST Press to enter list screen mode. DVR will pop a password dialog. User needs to be authorized to enter list screen. List screen provides quick searching for playback. The List records the latest 1023 events. User can set filters (channel and event type) to find specific events.
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ENTER : Enter playback mode. : Delete list. : Exit. : Hides OSD : On-line help Example: 1. Select camera Figure 3.6.2: Select Camera to select camera.
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2. Select event filter Figure: 3.6.3: Select Event Filter to select event filter. 3. Select event list Figure 3.6.4: Select Event List to select event 4. Playback/Delete event to playback. to delete event.
3.7 Help Screen Description: Press F1 ( ) to enter on-line help for current operation. Figure 3.7: Help Screen. Function Keys: : Escape. Press any key to Exit on-line help.
3.8 Playback Screen Description: Press to enter playback mode. User can set playback start time. When user navigates time, the DVR plays the recorded images. The smallest scale of time is frame. The DVR lets you play images frame-by-frame by using Figure 3.8: Playback Screen.
3.9 Freeze FREEZE Press button to freeze images. If event list is enabled, freeze event will be added in event list. When images are frozen, the button will FREEZE show on left upon side of the screen. To Exit freeze mode, press again.
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3.12 ZOOM, IRIS, FOCUS These 3 pairs buttons are used to control PTZ/Doom cameras. - ZOOM + “-“for zoom out, “+” for room in - IRIS + “-“for lower brightness, “+” higher brightness - FOCUS + “-“for blur, “+” sharp Note: These 3 pairs buttons only work when doom has been set enabled and doom icon appears on the up-right screen.
Chapter 4 Menu Setup 4.1 Main Menu Overview Figure 4.1.1: Main Menu. The Main menu contains the majority of programmable options for the DVR. Each item in the Main menu is described in this chapter. Main menu items are appeared in the same order they appear in the menu. Figure 4.1.2: Password dialog.
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high enough, the closed lock will not be opened. Please refer to section 4.7.4 Password Management. Any state, user can press F1 ( ) to open on-line help for current operation. NOTE 1: The factory default ID: 1, password: 1234. NOTE 2: All changed configurations need to be saved before power-off.
4.2 Camera 4.2.1 Camera Adjust Main Menu Camera Camera Adjust Channel N Figure 4.2.1: Camera Adjust. 1. Brightness Use this item to adjust brightness of a camera. 2. Contrast Use this item to adjust contrast of a camera. 3. Hue Use this item to adjust hue of a camera.
4.2.2 Camera Action Main Menu Camera Camera Action Figure 4.2.2: Camera Action (5) Install: Use this item to specify if a camera is installed or not installed. If this item is set for off ( ), the camera is NOT installed. If this item is set for on ( ), the camera is installed.
NOTE: Covert switch (item 4) must be enabled ( (7) Sequence Ch: Use this item to specify which camera should be displayed sequentially in sequencing mode. : Camera is sequenced. : Camera is not sequenced. (8) Covert Switch: Use this item to disable/enable function covert (item 2). : Function covert (item 2) is disabled.
4.2.4 Camera Sequence Time Main Menu Camera Sequence Time Figure 4.2.4: Sequence Time. 1. Sequence Time The sequence time is the amount of time each camera is displayed on-screen, before advancing to the next camera in sequencing mode. 1~255 (sec): Range of sequence time.
4.3 Display and Language 4.3.1 Screen Center Point & Size Main Menu Display Screen Center Point & Size Figure 4.3.1: Screen Center Point & Size. 1. Screen Center Point & Size: This item lets you change the position of screen center point and adjust the size of screen.
4.3.2 Date/Time Position Main Menu Display Date/Time Position Figure 4.3.2: Screen Center Point & Size. 1. Data/Time Position This item lets you change the position of live date, live time, playback date, playback time and status. Live date, live time, playback date, playback time and status can be put in any position of the screen.
4.3.3 Camera Title Type Main Menu Display & Language Camera Title Type Figure 4.3.3: Camera Title Type. 1. Camera Title Type This item lets you change the type of camera title on screen. : Type 1 : Type 2 : Type 3 : Type 4...
4.3.4 Date/Time Display Main Menu Display & Language Date/Time Display Figure 4.3.4 Date/Time Display 1. Date/Time Display This item lets you determine the date/time will be on screen. This unit only provides 24 hours time format, user can’t change the time format. : Date and Time.
4.3.5 Clock Mode Main Menu Display & Language Clock Mode Figure 4.3.5: Clock Mode. 1. Clock Mode This item lets you change the clock type on screen. : Type 1. : Type 2.
4.3.6 Anti-Flicker Main Menu Display & Language Anti-Flicker Figure 4.3.6: Anti-Flicker. 1. Anti-Flicker This item lets you enable/disable anti-flicker. If the sharp image is flickering, user can enable anti-flicker. Auto : Automation. : Flicker free. : No flicker free.
4.3.7 Test Pattern Main Menu Display & Language Test Pattern Figure 4.3.7: Test Pattern. 1. Test Pattern User can use test pattern to test the image quality.
4.3.8 Language Main Menu Display & Language Language Figure 4.3.8: Language. 1. Language The DVR supports multi-language. Factory provides English and one national language. English: English version. 中文(繁): Chinese traditional version. Espanol: Spanish version. Russian: Russian version Italiano: Italian version 中文(簡): Chinese simplified version 日本語: Japanese version...
4.4 Record 4.4.1 Record Setup Main Menu Record Figure 4.4.1: Recording Parameters. 1. Record Enable: Use this item to specify recording enable. When this item is set for Off, all recording are disable. : Not recording. : Recording. 2. Format HDD: Use this item to format hard disk.
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• : Low quality, long recording time. 5. Resolution Use this item to specify the image resolution. NTSC: 720x480: 720x480 screen. 640x448: 656x448 screen. 512x384: 512x384 screen. 720x240: 720x240 screen. 640x224: 640x224 screen. 512x192: 512x192 screen. 352x240: 352x240 screen. PAL: 720x576: 720x576 screen.
4.4.2 Frame Rate Main Menu Record Frame Rate Figure 4.4.2: Recording frame rate. 1. Frame Rate Use this table to specify the frame rate and schedule. We need to set Alarm Rate, Alarm Schedule, Motion Rate, Motion Schedule, Normal Rate, and Normal Schedule for each camera.
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If no event happens and schedule is active, the recording frame rate is Normal Rate. Note: The highest priority is Alarm Schedule, then Motion Schedule, then Normal Schedule. The recording frame rate is the frame rate of active recording frame rate with highest priority. Force Compress: Force to compress image in I frames.
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Motion Rate is 10. Motion Schedule is sharable schedule 1. Normal Rate is 15. Normal Schedule is sharable schedule 1. Camera 1 uses schedule 1 as alarm-driven recording schedule, motion-driven recording schedule, and normal schedule. 00:00~24:00: If no event happens, the recording frame rate is 15 (Normal Rate).
4.5 Alarm/Motion Setup 4.5.1 Alarm In Event Main Menu Alarm/Motion Setup Alarm Input & Output Alarm In Event Figure 4.5.1: Alarm In Event. 1. Alarm-In Event This table determines how many cameras should make response to specific alarm when alarm is received. : Make response.
4.5.2 Alarm Out Enable Main Menu Alarm/Motion Setup Alarm Input & Output Alarm Out Enable Figure 4.5.2: Alarm Out Enable. 1. Alarm Out Enable Use this table to specify which alarm out or relay should be triggered. When channel is alarm in or motion, alarm out will be sent. : Output enable.
4.5.3 Alarm In Type Main Menu Alarm/Motion Setup Alarm Input & Output Alarm In Type Figure 4.5.3: Alarm In Type. 1. Alarm-In Type Use table to specify alarm-in type. Alarm In Type defines the type of alarm-in. : Off. : Normal Close. : Normal Open.
4.5.4 Alarm Response Main Menu Alarm/Motion Setup Alarm Response Figure 4.5.4: Alarm Response. Internal Buzzer This item lets you enable/disable internal buzzer. : Enable. The built-in buzzer will beep when an alarm is activated. : Disable. The built-in buzzer won’t beep when an alarm is activated.
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Any Key to Stop This item lets you enable/disable any key to stop alarm response. : Enable. Press any key to stop alarm display. : Disable. Press to stop alarm response. Display Event Label This item lets you enable/disable display event label when event is triggered.
4.5.5 Alarm List Main Menu Alarm/Motion Setup Alarm Response Alarm List Figure 4.5.5: Alarm List. Use this menu to determine whether an event should be added in event list (Please refer to section 4.6 List Screen). 1. Alarm In List : Enable.
4.5.6 Motion Setup Main Menu Alarm/Motion Setup Motion Channel # Figure 4.5.6: Motion Detection. Motion Detection: Use this screen to enable/disable motion detection. There are 1350 motion zones for each camera, user can enable or disable each zone individually. If there are activities or intrusions on motion zones, the DVR enables motion recording.
4.5.7 Alarm/Motion Enables Main Menu Alarm/Motion Setup Figure 4.5.7: Alarm/Motion Setup. 1. Alarm In REC : Enable. Enable all alarm-in recording. : Disable. Disable all alarm-in recording. 2. Alarm In Active : Enable. Enable all alarm-in responses except alarm-in recording. : Disable.
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Figure 4.6: Schedule. 1. Recording Schedule This DVR provides 16 programmable recording schedules. Users can specify 16 kinds of schedules. These schedules are sharable, not belong to specific camera. Every camera can use one of these schedules as normal recording schedule, alarm recording schedule, or motion recording schedule.
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Recording form: 7:30 to 09:30, everyday...
4.7 Installer Setup 4.7.1 Date/Time Setup Main Menu Installer Setup Date/Time Setup Figure 4.7.1: Timer Setup. 1. Y/M/D Use this item to set year, month, and date. 2. H/M/S Use this item to set hour, minute, and second. 3. Exit/Update Save configurations then exit.
4.7.2 LAN Setup Main Menu Installer Setup Figure 4.7.2: LAN. Use this menu to specify IP, IP Mask, and Gateway. Please contact with your MIS for network settings. 0~255: IP value IP Mask 0~255: IP Mask value Gateway 0~255: Gateway value NOTE: After setting the configurations of LAN, please restart the DVR.
4.7.3 RS-485 Setup Main Menu Installer Setup RS-485 Figure 4.7.4: RS-485. NOTE: This RS485 setting is for the RS485 located at the rear-panel of DVR. 1. Baud Rate: Use this item to define the data transfer speed of dome. Baud rate must be complied with protocol (item 3).
4.7.4 Camera ID Setup Main Menu Installer Setup RS-485 Set Camera RS-485 Camera # Figure 4.7.4: Camera ID Setup 1. Camera ID: Use this item to define the RS485 ID of each camera. This camera ID must be complied with the ID switch of dome. If the camera ID is incorrect, the DVR will not control the specific dome.
4.7.5 Password Setup Main Menu Installer Setup Password Setup Figure 4.7.5: Password Setup. 1. Play Password Level This item specifies the at least authorized level to do playback. User’s password level must be higher than the setting to do playback. Level 7 is the highest priority.
4.7.6 Password Management Main Menu Installer Setup Password Setup Password Manage Figure 4.7.6.1 Password Management This table lets you manage ID accounts. 1. Password Management The DVR provides 99 IDs. Administrator can set level and password for each ID. The DVR divides the level into 7 degrees. The most priority is level 7.
4.7.7 Auto Demo Main Menu Installer Setup Auto Demo Figure 4.7.7: Auto Demo. 1. Start Record Macro: After entering “Start Record Macro”, the DVR starts to record user actions until user enters “Stop Record Macro”. The recorded macro can be used as demo.
4.7.8 Make Boot Disk Main Menu Installer Setup Make Boot Disk Figure 4.7.8: Make Boot Disk. 1. Import To MDVR Enter this item to copy new system from new CF card to old CF card that located inside of the MDVR. Using this function, user can upgrade system easily by CF card.
4.7.9 Compress Information Main Menu Installer Setup Compress Information Figure 4.7.9.1 Compress Information 1. Compress Information If this function is enabled, the DVR will show the current compress information for each camera. : Enable this function. : Disable this function. Figure 4.7.9.2: Information of Camera 1.
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R: Current frame rate for this camera In figure 5.7.9.2, I frame is 40.96K bytes, P frame is 0.123K bytes, Average is 0.387K bytes, and current frame rate is 15.
4.8 System Information 4.8.1 DVR Main Menu System Information Figure 4.8.1: DVR Information 1. Software This item provides software information, including version and date. 2. Hardware This item provides hardware information, including serial No., system mode. 3. Driver This item provides driver information.
4.8.2 Disk Main Menu System Information Disk Figure 4.8.2: Disk. 1. MDVR This item provides current HDD information, including Space, LBA, Defect Warning, Defect Bad, Start time, and Stop time. 2. RAID 0/1/2/3 This item provides HDD information in each RAID Disk, including Space, LBA, Defect Warning, Defect Bad, Start time, and Stop time.
4.8.3 Video Size Main Menu System Information Video Size Figure 4.8.3: Video Size. Video size shows you the average image size in the last 24 hours. to select camera. User can review the video size to find out which camera is hard disk consuming.
4.9 Save/Load Configurations 4.9.1 Save/Load Main Menu Save/Load Figure 4.9.1: Save/Load. 1. Load Factory Use this item to load factory default configurations. User must to do Save User for next power on. 2. Load Installer Use this item to load installer specified configurations. User must to do Save User for next power on.
Chapter 5 System Operation Please note that the system configuration and setting described in this chapter. The examples are many possible system configurations and applications. This chapter expects that reader has common sense of DVR and is familiar with basic operation. 5.1 How to Set Recording 5.1.1 Sample System Configuration 1.
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5. Schedule and recording time configuration Camera 1, 2, 3, and 4 Schedule 00:00~24:00, everyday 30 sec Alarm In Recording Time Motion Recording Time 20 sec Camera 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, and 16 Schedule 08:00~18:00, everyday Alarm In Recording Time...
5.1.2 Schedule Setting We need to create two schedules, one is full time everyday, and the other is 08:00 ~ 18:00 everyday. The following two schedules: schedule 1 is full time everyday, schedule 2 is 08:00~18:00 everyday. to change the cursor type. Use to navigate the ENTER schedule.
5.1.3 Alarm In and Alarm Out Setting 1. Main Menu Alarm/Motion Setup Alarm Input & Output Alarm In Type Set alarm 1, 2, 3, and 4 as normal open. Set alarm delay time for alarm 1,2,3,4 is 5 seconds. to select channel. Use to change the alarm in type.
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3. Main Menu Alarm/Motion Setup Alarm Input & Output Alarm Out Enable Alarm/Motion of Camera 1 will trigger relay out and alarm out 1. Alarm/Motion of Camera 2 will trigger relay out and alarm out 2. Alarm/Motion of Camera 3 will trigger relay out and alarm out 3. Alarm/Motion of Camera 4 will trigger relay out and alarm out 4.
5. Main Menu Alarm/Motion Setup Alarm Response Alarm List Set Alarm In List enabled. Alarm in event will be recorded in event list. Set Motion List enabled. Motion event will be recorded in event list. Set Video Loss List enabled. Video loss event will be recorded in event list. Set Freeze List enabled.
5.1.5 Frame Rate, Quality, and Recording Time Setting 1. Main Menu Record Set Record Enable enabled. Set Record Quality as two stars. Set Resolution as 720x480. to select item. Use to change value. 2. Main Menu Record Frame Rate Use this table to set frame rate and schedule for each camera. Camera 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 Normal Frame Rate...
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(fps) Alarm Frame Rate 15 15 15 15 15 15 15 15 15 15 15 15 15 15 15 15 (fps) to select camera. Use to change value.
5.1.6 Enable Recording 1. Main Menu Alarm/Motion Setup Set Alarm In REC enabled. If alarm is triggered, the DVR will record. Set Alarm In Active enabled. If alarm is triggered, the DVR will response. Set Motion REC enabled. If motion is triggered, the DVR will record. Set Motion Active enabled.
2. Main Menu Record Set Record Enable enabled. to select item. Use to disable/enable. 5.1.7 Check Recording 1. Is HDD status in keyboard flash? 2. Trigger alarm in. 3. Trigger motion. 4. Check event list. 5. Playback.
5.2 How to Estimate Recording Time 1. Main Menu Record Frame Rate 2. Main Menu Record When you change the frame rate, record quality, or resolution, the DVR will show you the total recording time. For example, in the above figure, the DVR has 167G bytes storage space, and the space can record 2 days, 22 hours, and 53 minutes.
5.3 Image Backup System This section introduces HDD recording image backup method. Note: Please make sure there is enough empty space in the CF card for image backup. CF Card Backup System 5.3.1 To backup HDD image by CF card, please follow the steps below: Step1: To go to the Backup menu (1) Press on the keyboard to select the image channel.
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MENU (3) Press “MENU” key on the keyboard to enter Backup menu. Figure: 5.3.1.2: Backup Menu Step2: Format CF card (1) IF CF card has not been formatted, select “Format CF Card,” and then press “Enter.” Figure: 5.3.1.3: Format CF Card Note: The CF card can be only formatted by the MDVR to back up.
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ENTER : To enter Step3: Select the “Start Time” and “Stop Time” to Backup Figure: 5.3.1.4: backup length time image : To select section : To select values Step4: Select “Save to CF Card”. Figure: 5.3.1.5: Save To CF Card : To select sections ENTER : To enter...
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Note: (1) Backup image of CF card can only be read in PC “NetView” application. To view the backup image of CF card, please refer NetView user manual for more information. (2) The newest backup image in CF card will be the last image file.
Chapter 6 Trouble Shooting 6.1 Installation 6.1.1 The DVR is not power on Please verify that the AC power cord is connected properly to an AC outlet and the DVR. If the DVR is connected to a switch outlet on another unit, verify that unit is powered on.
6.2 Recording 6.2.1 The DVR will not start recording Please check if there any recording space left on the disk. Please check if the recording schedule is active. Please check if the recording schedule is setting correctly. Please check if hard disk installed correctly. 6.2.2 The DVR can not perform alarm recording Please check if the unit is in stand-by mode.
Appendix A: Specifications Specification Model XD-S16200 Function No. of cameras Display format 1, 4, 6, 7, 9, 10, 13, 16, PIP1, PIP2 Image output Dynamic video display Multiplex mode Quadruplex (Live/Record/Playback/Ethernet) Display resolution 720x576 (PAL) Display frame rate 400FPS(PAL) Color...
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Multi-channel playback Connector Video in BNC Video out BNC Video out S-Video Video out VGA Ethernet RJ45 (10/100M) x1 Remote keyboard RJ11 x1 RS-485 RJ11 x1 DSUB25 Alarm in x16, alarm out x4, relay out x1 Disk array RAID socket x 2 Alarm/Motion Motion detection resolution 45x30 zones per camera...
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Operating relative humidity 10 ~ 75 % Weight (Include remote keyboard) 5.7 Kg Dimension 438(L) x 432 (W) x 84 (H) mm...
Appendix C: Glossary BNC, Bayonet Neill Concelman (or British Naval Connector) (or Bayonet Nut Connector), is a bayonet-style connector which is put in then turn to lock in and used with coaxial cable. CF Card CF (Compact Flash) Card is a type of the flash memory card. Dome Dome is a type of PTZ Camera.
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Experts Group. MPEG MPEG, The Moving Picture Experts Group, is a working group of ISO/IEC in charge of the development of international standards for compression, decompression, processing, and coded representation of moving pictures, audio and their combination. NTSC NTSC, National Television System Committee, is responsible for setting television and video standards in the United States.
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RS-485 is an Electronic Industry Association standard for multi-port communications. RS-485 supports such connectors as DB-9 and DB-37. Stand-Alone System Stand-Alone System is self-contained and usually independently operating. VGA, Video Graphics Array, is a graphics display system for PCs developed by IBM. VGA uses analog signals rather than digital signals.
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NETVIEWER USER GUIDE About This Software Netviewer is a remote software application designed to work with XD-8916 series DVRs, and it enables users to view live and recorded videos from remote XD-8000 units on your PC. Please note that Netviewer is proprietary software, there is no other device that can be applied to this software.
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User interface introduction 1. Exit button 2. Connection button 3. View live video 4. Remote playback 5. Play saved file 6. Information display screen 7. Channel Display Selection 8. Play button 9. Stop button 10. Pause button 11. REW button 12.
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Operation Flow 1. System Setup Press “Setup” button to set DVR IP address and NET condition. IP address can be found from installer setup of DVR menu item. Set IP address by your network environment. Local/High speed is used for high transfer rate connection (Ethernet). Internet/Low speed is used for low transfer rate connection (ADSL).
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3. Select view source 3.1 Remote Live View Click live button to set view live image. 3.1.1 Show Live Image Click Play button will show channel select window. Select channel view and click OK to view image. ** In high speed mode you can select up to 4 channel at once.
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3.1.2 Change View Channel Use mouse’s left button to select viewing window then click right button of mouse will show channel select button. Click other channel to change image channel. 3.2 Remote Playback Click playback button to view the DVR HDD image.
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3.2.1 View playback image In remote playback mode click play button will pop up remote playback set window. Select playback channel and time to load image data from DVR. 3.3 Play Save File Click Play save file button will pop up file open dialog. Please select correct media file(*.MJP)to load.
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4. Capture Image Click Capture button and select files type to save. The image will save to sub-directory “Data” of default path (where your application installed). You can view and edit image use other application (like Photoshop, PhotoImpact…etc) 5. Record Image Click Record button enable recording image show in the display window.
Trouble Shooting Item Question Possible Reason Remark Can not execute program This program only tested on Windows If still have 2000 and Windows 98SE, Please make problem please sure your OS is correct. contact your dealer. Can not connect to DVR Make sure the LAN cable was connection correct.
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