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4-Camera Day/Night H.264 Security System
Quick Installation and Setup Guide
Products: PDC1000, PDC1000LCD
PLEASE READ THIS MANUAL BEFORE USING YOUR SYSTEM, and always follow the
instructions for safety and proper use. Save this manual for future reference.
SCD_PDC1000_SQ
5/3/12

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  • Page 1 4-Camera Day/Night H.264 Security System Quick Installation and Setup Guide Products: PDC1000, PDC1000LCD PLEASE READ THIS MANUAL BEFORE USING YOUR SYSTEM, and always follow the instructions for safety and proper use. Save this manual for future reference. SCD_PDC1000_SQ 5/3/12...
  • Page 2 Refer to the specifications for each system component for more information. LEGAL NOTICE Security Cameras Direct products are designed to meet safety and performance standards with the use of specific Security Cameras Direct authorized accessories. Security Cameras Direct disclaims liability associated with the use of non-Security Cameras Direct authorized accessories.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents SECTION 1 Systems Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 1.1 About this document .
  • Page 4 TABLE OF CONTENTS 5.2 Accessing your DVR from the Internet ..........38 SECTION 6 Accessing Your DVR With a Web Browser .
  • Page 5 TABLE OF CONTENTS 8.3.8 Record Mode ..............62 8.4 Video .
  • Page 6 APPENDIX C HDD Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 82 C.1 DVR compatible HDDs .

  • Page 7: Systems Overview

    SECTION 1: SYSTEM OVERVIEW SECTION 1 Systems Overview Congratulations on purchasing your 4-Camera Day/Night H.264 Security System! Your system includes: 4 – weatherproof 65’ day/night-vision color cameras. These cameras use the latest technology no-dye infrared (IR) LED • contrast-filtered glass to eliminate all IR bounceback, one of the common problems with IR cameras, giving you a clear view under any lighting conditions.

  • Page 8: Getting Started

    SECTION 2: GETTING STARTED SECTION 2 Getting Started 2.1 Unpacking the equipment Your system includes: 1 – 4 channel H.264 networkable DVR and power adapter (DVR4090N) • 4 – IR Bullet Cameras w/ Brackets (CFC6042IR) • 4 – 60’ video/power extension cables •...

  • Page 9: What You Need

    SECTION 2: GETTING STARTED 2.2 What you need Although each security system installation is different, most require the following items not included with your system components: Tools to install the cameras and route power and video cables • Fasteners to attach the cameras to the mounting surfaces •...

  • Page 10: Installing Your System

    • location that makes tampering with it difficult. Lighting – Direct sunlight shining on the camera lens or bright reflections from shiny objects in the field of view can • diminish video quality and camera performance. Mount the camera in shaded areas, if possible, or where these influences can be minimized.

  • Page 11: Mounting

    Point the camera in the direction you wish to observe. When routing cable near the camera, allow enough slack to form a U-shaped “drip loop” to help direct moisture or rain water, that accumulates on the cable, away from the camera. Drop...

  • Page 12: Dvr Installation

    SECTION 3: INSTALLING YOUR SYSTEM Point the camera at your surveillance target, then tighten the lock nuts to hold it in place. (Note: The direction the camera is pointing may need correction when video from the camera is observed.) Route the camera drop cable through the hole drilled for it in the mounting surface, if used. If the camera is installed where moisture may accumulate on it, leave a “drip loop”...

  • Page 13: Controls And Connectors

    SECTION 3: INSTALLING YOUR SYSTEM DVRs generate heat and should be placed in a ventilated area. A high temperature environment will reduce the life span and reliability of the equipment. Additionally, the DVR is not weatherproof, so avoid exposure to liquids and excessive dust. Do not place objects along the sides or behind the DVR that will block airflow through the unit.

  • Page 14: Connect Alarm In, Alarm Out, Ptz Devices

    SECTION 3: INSTALLING YOUR SYSTEM DVR Backpanel IN1 - IN4 CH1 - CH4 Main Out Audio In Video In (VGA) Power Audio Out Main Out Alarm In/Out, Power DC 12V (BNC) RS422/RS485 Connections Connector Usage USB - MOUSE Use these USB ports to connect a mouse, or a backup device such as a flash drive or DVD recorder. AUDIO OUT Audio output from channel AUDIO IN channels 1, 2, 3, or 4.

  • Page 15: Connecting The System Together

    SECTION 3: INSTALLING YOUR SYSTEM The DVR4090N provides four alarm inputs (“1” .. “4”) with ground terminals (labeled “G”), and one alarm output (labeled “-” and “+”). RS422/RS485 terminations are labeled TX+, TX-, RX+, RX-. 3.3 Connecting the system together All connections to the DVR are made on the back of the unit.

  • Page 16: Using The Remote Control And Mouse

    SECTION 3: INSTALLING YOUR SYSTEM Connect a display device to the DVR. If using a VGA monitor for a display, connect it to the VGA MAIN OUT connector. If using the BNC MAIN OUT connector to drive a display such as a TV, attach the appropriate cables between the BNC MAIN OUT and your display device.

  • Page 17: Mouse Control

    SECTION 3: INSTALLING YOUR SYSTEM Item Function Stop: Stop playback Play/Pause: Opens video search and playback menu. In playback mode, press this button to play/pause playback. t q p u Move selected item in menu. ENTER: This button is used as the “enter” key for most operations. Menu (MENU/ESC): Displays/exits the main menu.

  • Page 18: Dvr Setup

    SECTION 4: DVR SETUP SECTION 4 DVR Setup Setting up your DVR includes logging into your DVR, setting the clock, setting administrator and user account passwords, and setting up scheduled and/or automated motion recording. 4.1 Login to the DVR Two access accounts are preset in your system: Admin and user1. With the Admin login, you can make configuration changes to the system, create user accounts and passwords, and control the privileges allotted to each account.

  • Page 19: Configuring The System

    SECTION 4: DVR SETUP Confirm entry icons to the right of the User Name field parameter field and select Admin. To make configuration changes to Click the the system, you must login to the Admin account. Using the mouse, click the entry field on the PASSWORD line, then click the number buttons that appear to enter the account password.

  • Page 20: Setting The Screen Language And Video System Format

    SECTION 4: DVR SETUP Manual Record / Auto System Settings Stop Manual Record Keylock Sequence Advance Play Mute On/Off EZoom Tool Bar Click the Settings button on the Tool Bar. 4.2.1 Setting the screen language and video system format In the Settings window SYSTEM tab, click the q icon at the right end of the LANGUAGE line. Select (click) the screen language you prefer from the dropdown list.
  • Page 21 SECTION 4: DVR SETUP Click the q icon at the right end of the DATE FORMAT line. Select the format you prefer: MM/DD/YY, YY-MM-DD, or DD-MM-YY. Click the entry on the DATE line. Click the t or u icons to highlight a digit of the date, then click the number value of the digit To complete the entry and close the virtual keyboard, click the = button.

  • Page 22: Change The Admin And User1 Passwords

    SECTION 4: DVR SETUP 4.2.2 Change the Admin and user1 passwords Changing the default Admin and user1 account passwords from their initial (default) value adds security to your system. The factory default account names and their passwords are: Admin: 888888 user1: 666666 To change these passwords:...

  • Page 23: Add Users To The System

    SECTION 4: DVR SETUP Click the q icon at the right end of the USER NAME line. From the dropdown list, select Admin . Click the OLD PASSWORD entry field, then enter the current Admin password using the virtual keyboard. Enter both the NEW PASSWORD and CONFIRM PASSWORD fields with a different password.

  • Page 24: Set Hdd Overwrite Option

    SECTION 4: DVR SETUP Click the q icon at the right end of the USERS line. From the dropdown list, select the name of the user you just created. Click the OPT checkboxes to assign permissions to the new user. ) in the lower right corner of the screen, then click the Confirm button in the Note window.

  • Page 25: Record Configuration Settings

    SECTION 4: DVR SETUP Overwrite: Recordings on the HDD are overwritten when the HDD becomes full. The oldest recording is overwritten — first. 1 HOUR . . 90 DAYS: Recordings are overwritten when older than the time selected. — ) in the lower right corner of the screen, then click the Confirm button in the Note window.

  • Page 26: Scheduled Recording

    SECTION 4: DVR SETUP Click the q icon at the right end of the FRAME RATE line. From the dropdown list, select a number between 1 and 30 (frames per second). The higher the frame rate (30 fps), the smoother the video motion. However, higher frame rates consume storage space faster.

  • Page 27: Video Configuration Settings

    SECTION 4: DVR SETUP In the example above, NORMAL recording was scheduled for Monday through Friday between 7 AM and 6 PM. MD recording was scheduled for Monday through Friday between 4 AM and 7 AM and between 6 PM and 9 PM, and on Saturday and Sunday between 4 AM and 9 PM.

  • Page 28: Video Setup

    SECTION 4: DVR SETUP Click the q icon at the right end of the POSITION line. The position option selects where the camera channel NAME appears on the live display. Choose one of the flowing: U-L (upper left), D-L (lower left), U-R (upper right), or D-R (lower right).
  • Page 29 SECTION 4: DVR SETUP Click the q icon at the right end of the VGA line. Select one of the options: 1024 x 768 or 1280 x 1024. NOTE: Changing this setting from the current value will cause a DVR restart. Click the entry field on the SEQUENTIAL TIME line, then enter a number between 1 and 300 (seconds).

  • Page 30: Network Configuration Settings

    SECTION 4: DVR SETUP Privacy Blocks After the block is created, it can be repositioned by dragging it with a mouse. To remove a block, double click on it. Right click anywhere on the desktop to return to the VIDEO SETUP menu. ) in the lower right corner of the screen, then click the Confirm button in the Note window.
  • Page 31 SECTION 4: DVR SETUP Click the ALARM tab to open the ALARM settings menu. Click the q icon at the right end of the DURATION line. From the dropdown list, select either 30 SEC .. 5 MIN. This option sets the recording time length after an alarm recording is activated. Click the q icon at the right end of the BUZZER line.

  • Page 32: Motion Detection Setup

    SECTION 4: DVR SETUP Click the checkbox to the right of the VIDEO LOSS label to enable this alarm. When a video signal from a channel is not detected, this feature will sound the buzzer and place the Video Loss label in the channel LIVE view window. After configuring your network settings, click the confirm icon ( ) in the lower right corner of the screen, click the Confirm button in the Note window.
  • Page 33 SECTION 4: DVR SETUP To enable blocks (areas) for motion sensing, click the block, or use the mouse to drag a rectangle over areas you want to enable. The shading will disappear for areas selected for motion detection. To disable an area selected, click on it. Motion Sensing Disabled Motion Sensing...

  • Page 34: Networking Your Dvr

    SECTION 5: NETWORKING YOUR DVR SECTION 5 Networking Your DVR Your DVR supports highly flexible networking configurations including an Ethernet connection, such as to a home network with a broadband router and modem, and a PPoE connection for ADSL dial-up. In this section, only general guidelines for the setup of a DVR on a simple Ethernet broadband home network are included.

  • Page 35: Configure The Dvr For Access On Your Home Network

    SECTION 5: NETWORKING YOUR DVR controlled from any computer on the network with the Microsoft Internet Explorer (IE) browser software on a Microsoft Windows ® ® XP system or newer. After the DVR is setup on your home network, usually the router can be configured so that the DVR is accessible from a computer on the Internet or from a smartphone.
  • Page 36 SECTION 5: NETWORKING YOUR DVR Enter the IP Address, Subnet Mask, and Default Gateway for your PC’s Ethernet adapter into Table 1. The Ethernet adapter data you see by using ipconfig will probably be different from that shown in the example above. NOTE If you are using Windows Vista or Windows 7, the IP address is identified as the “IPv4 Address.”...
  • Page 37 SECTION 5: NETWORKING YOUR DVR Examine the screen capture shown above. If the response to the ping command was “Request timed out . ” like that shown above, use this IP address for your DVR, enter into Table 1, skip steps 2.e and continue at step 2.f. If the response to the ping command was “Reply from 192 .
  • Page 38 SECTION 5: NETWORKING YOUR DVR On the NETWORK line, click the >> icon to open the NETWORK SETUP menu. Click the q icon at the right end of the TYPE line. From the dropdown list, select either DHCP, PPPOE, or STATIC for the IP network setup.
  • Page 39 SECTION 5: NETWORKING YOUR DVR The MEDIA PORT, WEB PORT, and SETUP PORT numbers do not need to be changed unless these ports are used by other NOTE devices on your network. Use the values in Table 1 to configure your DVR with a DNS address, IP ADDRESS. SUBNET MASK, and GATEWAY address. You can also use any other values that are compatible with your local network.

  • Page 40: Verify Local Network Connectability With Ie

    SECTION 5: NETWORKING YOUR DVR 5.1.1 Verify local network connectability with IE After your DVR is setup on a local network, Microsoft Internet Explorer (IE) is used to verify connectability across the LAN. It also increases flexibility for monitoring and configuring your security system. Before you can connect to the DVR with IE, the (default) security settings in IE are modified and an additional software is installed.
  • Page 41 SECTION 5: NETWORKING YOUR DVR Click OK, then click YES in the Warning window. In the Internet Options window, click Apply, then click OK to close the window. If your computer operating system is Windows Vista or Windows 7, User Account Control can interfere with the normal operation NOTE of the DVR user interface.
  • Page 42 SECTION 5: NETWORKING YOUR DVR In the IE URL field, enter the IP address assigned to your DVR with the WEB PORT number configured in your DVR (in the example above, the default WEB PORT is 8090). Using the example shown above, enter: 192 .
  • Page 43 SECTION 5: NETWORKING YOUR DVR After login, the DVR web display will appear. To see images from the cameras connected to your DVR, click the Open All button in the lower left corner of the screen. 4-Camera H.264 Security System Setup Guide...

  • Page 44: Accessing Your Dvr From The Internet

    SECTION 5: NETWORKING YOUR DVR When viewing the DVR network browser interface, if the webpage appears normal but the camera images are scrambled, check NOTE your computer’s video adapter settings, or contact your distributor for support. 5.2 Accessing your DVR from the Internet The remote viewing capabilities of your DVR allow you to access and control it from anywhere in the world via the Internet.
  • Page 45 SECTION 5: NETWORKING YOUR DVR Whether you have a static IP address, or you set up a Dyn account for a dynamic IP address, the following are different ways to view your DVR from a PC on the Internet: In the URL field of your Internet browser, enter the current IP address of your modem with router port number (port forwarded for your DVR) assigned to your DVR in the format: http://<IP address:port>...

  • Page 46: Accessing Your Dvr With A Web Browser

    SECTION 6: ACCESSING YOUR DVR WITH A WEB BROWSER SECTION 6 Accessing Your DVR With a Web Browser After your DVR is “networked” for LAN and Internet access, it can be monitored and configured remotely. Also, you can search for and download video clips to your remote computer.

  • Page 47: Live Screen

    SECTION 6: ACCESSING YOUR DVR WITH A WEB BROWSER In the Login window, enter a USER ID and PASSWORD, then click LOGIN. The USER ID “Admin” has complete privileges to manage the DVR remotely. The default password for USER ID Admin is “888888”. 6.2 Live screen After logging in to your DVR, the Live screen will appear.

  • Page 48: Replay Window

    SECTION 6: ACCESSING YOUR DVR WITH A WEB BROWSER 6.3 Replay window The Replay window enables you to play and download recorded video. To use this feature: In the calendar frame, click the date when the video was recorded. In the following example, September 15, 2011 was selected.

  • Page 49: Local Setting

    SECTION 6: ACCESSING YOUR DVR WITH A WEB BROWSER The options on these screens are identical to those in the DVR menu system. Refer to the chapters Installing the System and DVR Menu System in this document for more information. After making changes to a Remote setting menu, click the SETUP button at the bottom of the window to commit the changes.

  • Page 50: Logout

    SECTION 6: ACCESSING YOUR DVR WITH A WEB BROWSER Click the icon in the upper-right corner to close the Remote Setting window before selecting another screen or window. 6.6 Logout Clicking LOGOUT returns you to the USER LOGIN screen. www.SecurityCamerasDirect.com...

  • Page 51: Kweye Smartphone App

    SECTION 7 KWeye Smartphone App KWeye is a free smartphone app for use with your Security Camera Direct model PDC1000 series systems, and the DVR4090N, DVR8090N, and DVR1690N DVRs. Its features include: Compatible with most models of these phones: Apple iPhone, iPad, and iPod Touch, Google Android, Symbian, Windows •...
  • Page 52 SECTION 7: KWEYE SMARTPHONE APP App Found Ready to Install Installed To download KWeye to your computer then install it on your iPhone: • Download and Install the latest version of Apple iTunes if not already installed. You can download iTunes from —...

  • Page 53: Installing Kweye In Android

    SECTION 7: KWEYE SMARTPHONE APP After downloading the app, attach your iPhone to your computer, sync the application to your phone. — 7.1.2 Installing KWeye in Android To install applications using Android Market perform the following steps: With your Android phone, go to the Applications menu and open Android Market. —...

  • Page 54: Using Kweye

    SECTION 7: KWEYE SMARTPHONE APP iPhone Android KWeye Initial KWeye Initial Screen Screen Settings Tap the Settings icon. The splash screen will change to the • Settings screen. In the Device Info fields, enter the appropriate information for • your DVR: Address: IP address used to connect to your DVR modem —...
  • Page 55 SECTION 7: KWEYE SMARTPHONE APP Tap the Play button to start watching video from the DVR. • PTZ Controls: Select Direction, Channel Zoom, Iris, Switch Focus Channel Group Play/Stop Snapshot Settings SW Information To view a particular camera, tap the Select Channel button for the camera channel. If you are connected to an 8- and •...
  • Page 56 SECTION 7: KWEYE SMARTPHONE APP To restore the app control buttons, orient the phone for a portrait view. • To exit the application, press the smartphone Home or Back button. • www.SecurityCamerasDirect.com...

  • Page 57: Dvr System Menus Reference

    SECTION 8: DVR SYSTEM MENUS REFERENCE SECTION 8 DVR System Menus Reference This section includes a detailed description of the DVR menu system. It is included for reference only. 8.1 Menu tree Device ID Password Add Users Language Change Password Video System Delete User Time...

  • Page 58: Tool Bar

    SECTION 8: DVR SYSTEM MENUS REFERENCE 8.1.1 Tool Bar The Tool Bar provides icons for accessing menu features. Manual Record / Auto System Settings Stop Manual Record Keylock Sequence Advance Play Mute On/Off EZoom Tool Bar Tool bar icon functions: System Settings: Opens the system configuration menu system.

  • Page 59: Menu Options

    SECTION 8: DVR SYSTEM MENUS REFERENCE Hide Advance: Close the Advance tool bar. PIP 1x1: This feature displays a small picture in a full screen. PIP 1x2: This feature displays two small pictures in a full screen. VGA/BNC Switch: Click to switch the video output of the DVR from VGA to BNC or BNC to VGA. 8.1.2 Menu options To modify/adjust system configuration, click the System Settings icon on the Tool Menu.

  • Page 60: System Menu

    SECTION 8: DVR SYSTEM MENUS REFERENCE Several tabs have options that are spread across more than one window. You can move from window to window by pressing the “>>” button. 8.2 System menu The System menu (see above) contains parameters for setting the basic configuration of your system. it includes the following options: 8.2.1 Language Use this option to change the language of the DVR menu text and the On-Screen Display.

  • Page 61: User Management

    SECTION 8: DVR SYSTEM MENUS REFERENCE DST: Daylight saving time. ON means DST clock change is enabled. You can setup the start time and end time of DST. For example, in the right figure above, the start time is at 02:00:00 Sunday of the first week on January. Similarly, setup the end time.
  • Page 62 SECTION 8: DVR SYSTEM MENUS REFERENCE CHANGE PASSWORD: Select the username whose password you want to change, then enter the old password, the new password, and the new password again in the Confirm Password field. DELETE USER: In this window, select the user you want to delete, then click the “check” button in the lower right corner of the window.
  • Page 63 SECTION 8: DVR SYSTEM MENUS REFERENCE SET PERMISSION: For each user, set the permissions for use of the system. Permissions include: Auto sequence, Manual REC, Playback/Backup, Ezoom, PIP, Update/Reboot/Maintenance/Format/Default, etc. REMOTE PERMISSION: This feature must be setup if operating the system remotely. Only users with admin privileges can set other user’s remote permissions.

  • Page 64: Volume

    SECTION 8: DVR SYSTEM MENUS REFERENCE 8.2.5 VOLUME Click VOLUME [System Settings -> System -> Volume] to open the Volume setting window. In the Volume window, drag the slider left or right to decrease or increase the volume level. 8.2.6 HDD Click HDD [System settings ->...

  • Page 65: Maintenance

    SECTION 8: DVR SYSTEM MENUS REFERENCE 8.2.7 Maintenance Click Maintenance [System settings -> System -> Maintenance] to open the Maintenance setup menu. SYSTEM UPDATE: To perform a system update: Insert a thumb drive into a Windows PC USB port, then. Format the thumb drive for a FAT32 file system.

  • Page 66: Information

    SECTION 8: DVR SYSTEM MENUS REFERENCE POWER OFF: Use this function to power off the DVR. AUTO MAINTAIN: When AUTO MAINTAIN is ON, you can set a time for system to perform a restart. 8.2.8 Information Click Information [System settings -> System -> Information] to open the Information display. This display includes: device type, software version, release date, import parameter and export parameter.

  • Page 67: Record Channel

    SECTION 8: DVR SYSTEM MENUS REFERENCE 8.3.1 Record Channel With this option you can select the camera (channel) number whose settings you want to modify. If you want the changes to apply to all available channels, select “All”. Make the selection by pressing the arrow buttons; the options include CH1, CH2, CH3, CH4 and ALL.

  • Page 68: Packtime

    SECTION 8: DVR SYSTEM MENUS REFERENCE 8.3.7 Packtime Record Pack Time is the time length of video segments saved during the backup of recorded video to an external device when alarm recording is disabled. There are four options: 15 min, 30 min, 45 min, and 60 min. 8.3.8 Record Mode Record mode includes two general categories: ALWAYS and SCHEDULE.

  • Page 69: Video

    SECTION 8: DVR SYSTEM MENUS REFERENCE When you select the ALARM option, it is necessary to set the motion detection sensitivity and area. Please refer to Motion Detect NOTE on page <?>,for details. Configure the alarm triggering settings before selecting alarm recording. To restore to default settings, scroll to the “back”...

  • Page 70: Live

    SECTION 8: DVR SYSTEM MENUS REFERENCE 8.4.4 Live Set to ON to view the channel in live mode; set to OFF to disable live viewing. 8.4.5 Audio You can set up audio inputs for the current channel. The option includes UNBIND, CH1, CH2, CH3, and CH4. For example, if the current channel is CH1 and AUDIO is set at “UNBIND”, there will be no audio for CH1;...

  • Page 71: Network

    SECTION 8: DVR SYSTEM MENUS REFERENCE VGA (display resolution): Options include 1024 x 768 (XGA) and 1280 x 1024 (SXGA). The DVR will restart if the display resolution is changed. NOTE Sequential Time (SEC): This sets the pause time when auto-sequence is enabled. Value: 1 – 300 seconds. Channel: Select the channel to setup for privacy.

  • Page 72: Network Setup

    SECTION 8: DVR SYSTEM MENUS REFERENCE 8.5.1 Network Setup After selecting network mode, static, DHCP, or PPPOE allocation, and setup the web port, you can access the DVR remotely across the internet. STATIC network settings When selecting STATIC allocation, you must enter the IP address, subnet mask, gateway, and a web port. MEDIA PORT: Port used to transfer video data from the DVR to a client.
  • Page 73 SECTION 8: DVR SYSTEM MENUS REFERENCE IP ADDRESS: Press ENTER, then enter the IP address. SUBNET MASK: Press ENTER, then enter the subnet mask. GATEWAY: Press ENTER, then enter the gateway address. PPPOE network settings When selecting PPPOE, enter the PPPOE USER and PASSWORD provided by your ISP. MEDIA PORT: Port for private protocol between the DVR and a client PC.

  • Page 74: Ddns Setup

    SECTION 8: DVR SYSTEM MENUS REFERENCE 8.5.2 DDNS Setup Move the cursor to DDNS SETUP and press ENTER to open the DDNS Setup menu. DDNS: Select either ON and OFF. If a DDNS server is available, select ON. SERVER: Select one of the three providers: 3322, dyndns, or perfecteyes. HOST NAME: Enter the name of the host server.

  • Page 75: Mobile Monitor

    SECTION 8: DVR SYSTEM MENUS REFERENCE SSL: SSL is a security link transport protocol. You can encrypt your email messages with SSL to prevent hackers from monitoring your communication information and your password. Set SSL to OPEN if using a Gmail.com server, and set it to CLOSE if using another mail server.

  • Page 76: Alarm

    SECTION 8: DVR SYSTEM MENUS REFERENCE SERVER PORT: Mobile monitoring port. Enter the correct mobile port, then click the “check” button in the lower right corner of the window to commit your settings. The setting range is 1024 – 65535. The default value is 10510. NETWORK TYPE: Select on of the following options: 3G, 2.5G, 2.75G, and WIFI, then click the “check”...

  • Page 77: Output

    SECTION 8: DVR SYSTEM MENUS REFERENCE 8.6.1 OUTPUT This function sets the output time for the I/O alarm when an alarm is triggered. Options include OFF, 5 seconds, 10 seconds, 30 seconds, and 60 seconds. If you choose OFF, the alarm will not be triggered. 8.6.2 DURATION This function sets the duration of the recording time when alarm recording is activated.

  • Page 78: I/O Alarm

    SECTION 8: DVR SYSTEM MENUS REFERENCE HDD LOSS: ON causes a relevant alarm to occur when no HDD is installed. An alert icon will be displayed on the left bottom of channel 1 in the live view. VIDEO LOSS: ON causes the relevant alarm to occur when a channel has no video input. If the buzzer alarm is OFF, exception alarms will not be triggered.

  • Page 79: Motion Detection

    SECTION 8: DVR SYSTEM MENUS REFERENCE BUZZER: Set to ON for the buzzer to sound when an alarm is triggered by a sensor. Prerecord: Set to ON for the channel to record the 5 seconds of video occurring before the alarm is triggered by a sensor. Email: Set to ON for a snapshot of the channel video to be send by email after a alarm was triggered by a sensor.

  • Page 80: Ptz

    SECTION 8: DVR SYSTEM MENUS REFERENCE Video channel without (left) and with (right) areas of motion sensing To return to the MOTION DETECTION menu from the MD AREA setup screen, right-click anywhere. RECORD: If set to ON and the channel is triggered by motion, the channel will record. BUZZER: If set to ON and the channel is triggered by motion, the buzzer will sound.

  • Page 81: Channel

    SECTION 8: DVR SYSTEM MENUS REFERENCE 8.7.1 Channel The channel connected to a PTZ device. 8.7.2 Protocol Select the protocol of the PTZ device. Options are: Pelco-D and Pelco-P. 8.7.3 Baud Rate Select the baud rate PTZ device. It must be consistent with the baud rate of the actual PTZ cameras installed. Options are: 1200, 2400, 4800, 9600.

  • Page 82: Cleaning

    SECTION 9: CLEANING SECTION 9 Cleaning Clean the camera lens and IR lamp shield with a mild glass cleaning solution and a lint free cloth. Remove all foreign particles, such as plastic or rubber materials, attached to the camera housing. These may cause damage •...

  • Page 83: Appendix A Off-Loaded Video Files

    Video files can be off-loaded to a USB flash drive or downloaded using IE. For the best compatibility and performance with Windows operating systems, Security Cameras Direct recommends that you choose MPEG4 file format for all video backups and downloads.

  • Page 84: Appendix B Troubleshooting

    APPENDIX B: TROUBLESHOOTING APPENDIX B Troubleshooting This basic troubleshooting guide will help you identify general malfunctions and offer steps for a quick resolution. If the failure or malfunction can’t be solved by following these steps, please contact your distributor for support. $ DVR does not power up.
  • Page 85 APPENDIX B: TROUBLESHOOTING $ There is no output from a single channel, multiple channels or all video channels. Check the power adaptor connections. • Check the video input/output cable connections on the back panel of DVR. • Insert the video source directly into the display device to verify that it is working properly. •...
  • Page 86 APPENDIX B: TROUBLESHOOTING $ The DVR is showing real-time images with bad image color, brightness distortion, etc. Verify that the PAL/NTSC setting for the BNC output is configured correctly (NTSC). Improper settings can cause the images • to appear black and white. Make sure the DVR is compatible with monitor.
  • Page 87 APPENDIX B: TROUBLESHOOTING $ Cannot login to the DVR through IE (across a network). Verify that the DVR is connect to the network. • Check if LINK or 100M LED is displayed normally on the panel; • Use the ping command (ping <DVR IP address>) to verify that you can connect to the DVR. •...

  • Page 88: Appendix C Hdd Installation

    APPENDIX C: HDD INSTALLATION APPENDIX C HDD Installation If you purchased your DVR without a HDD, or you want to upgrade the HDD installed in your DVR, use this procedure as a guideline. C.1 DVR compatible HDDs For the best performance of your system, install only an HDD from the following list in your DVR. Table 2.
  • Page 89 APPENDIX C: HDD INSTALLATION If your DVR is powered on, follow the recommended procedure to power it off. Disconnect the power adapter from the back of the DVR. Remove the top cover from the DVR by removing the three cover screws on the back of the chassis, and the two on each side. See the drawing below.
  • Page 90 APPENDIX C: HDD INSTALLATION HDD mounting screw holes Chassis HDD mounting screw holes Underside of the HDD Position the HDD as shown in the photo below, aligning the chassis HDD mounting screw holes with the chassis HDD mounting screw holes. While holding the HDD in place in the chassis, carefully turn over the chassis with the HDD, then install the four HDD mounting screws to anchor the HDD to the chassis.
  • Page 91 APPENDIX C: HDD INSTALLATION mounting screws Turn the chassis over (top up). Check the SATA data and power cable connectors at both ends to ensure they are fully seated. Reinstall the DVR cover using the cover screws removed earlier. Reattach the power adapter to the back of the DVR, then power on the unit. During the DVR initialization, follow the options displayed to initialize/reformat the HDD.

  • Page 92: Appendix D Compatible Usb Dvd Recorders

    APPENDIX D: COMPATIBLE USB DVD RECORDERS APPENDIX D Compatible USB DVD Recorders The following portable USB DVD recorders found to be compatible with the DVR. Sony® DRX-S70U-R • HUGE USB Slim Portable Optical Drive • LG® GE20LU10 • LiteOn® eSAU108 •...

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