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Page 1: Digital Video Recorder
INSTALLATION & OPERATION MANUAL Digital Video Recorder DVR-3024 & DVR-3024D Before trying to connect or operate this product, please read this manual completely... -
Page 3: Safety Precautions
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS All the following safety and operated instructions which will prevent harm or damage to the operator and other persons should be read before the unit is operated. This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. -
Page 4: Table Of Contents
CONTENTS 1. INTRODUCTION ... 3 1.1 Product Introduction...3 1.2 Product Features ...3 1.3. FRONT / REAR VIEW ...4 1.3.1 Front View ...4 1.3.2 Rear View...7 1.4 ALARM In / Out ...8 2. INSTALLATION ... 9 2.1 Basic Connection...9 2.2 Hard-disk Drive Installation ...10 2.3 System Information and ...12 Channel Selection...12 2.3.1 System information... -
Page 5: Introduction
1. INTRODUCTION 1. INTRODUCTION 1.1 Product Introduction This DVR-3024 is a storage media of digital video image, which uses hard disk drives instead of VCR tapes to store video. It enables you to enjoy the extreme flexibility of digital image archiving instead of clumsy tape management. -
Page 6: Front / Rear View
INTRODUCTION 1.3. FRONT / REAR VIEW 1.3.1 Front View FOR CD-ROM MODEL CD-RW device compartment The compartment allows you to burn the data mostly for backup purposes. This tray is for loading the CD disc. It will accept 120 mm and 80 mm discs. - Page 7 PAUSE button: In a playback display, press this to freeze the display. During the freeze, press it to display one frame/field of a picture at a time in the forward direction. (Illuminate green in PAUSE mode.) PLAY button: Press to play back a recorded video from the hard disk. (Illuminate green in PLAY mode.) STOP button: Press to stop playing back a recorded video.
- Page 8 the hard-disk drive is storing or retrieving data. The red light signals the hard-disk drive is filling up. The orange light indicates the hard-disk is retrieving at disk-full status. Shuttle Ring: The shuttle can be moved forward and backward for playback in either direction. Turn this left to play a recorded video in the reverse direction at faster or slower speeds than the recorded speed.
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Page 9: Rear View
1.3.2 Rear View MONITOR 29 30 VIDEO Connector: These connectors are used to connect the video output from a camera Hi-Z/75 Ω Individual termination: These 4 switches are used to set the impedance of each loop between 75Ω and Hi-Z. SD CARD Slot: This is used for system software updating and archiving/accessing critical images. -
Page 10: Alarm In / Out
1.4 ALARM In / Out ALARM RESET RECORD IN ALARM1 IN ALARM2 IN The above figure is the rear view. GND: Ground Contact. ALARM OUT (OUTPUT): This is an alarm output trigger. Connect this to external devices such as buzzers or lights. -
Page 11: Installation
2. INSTALLATION 2. INSTALLATION Please follow the instruction and the diagram below to set up the system. 2.1 Basic Connection . CONNECTING WITH 1 to 4 CAMERAS Camera Camera Camera Camera hi-z SD Card RS-485 ETHERNET MONITOR AUDIO Monitor . ATTACHING AN EXTERNAL DEVICE TO DVR Connect an alarm out, alarm input, and a peripheral device as shown in the diagram below. -
Page 12: Hard-Disk Drive Installation
INSTALLATION 2.2 Hard-disk Drive Installation The DVR is equipped with two compartments of hard disk drive (for removable model only). The unit usually comes with one hard-disk drive installed in the compartment of HD1, which is default- configured as a master. - Page 13 Table 3.2 B. Compatible hard-disk drives Manufacturer Seagate ST340810A ST380020A ST320014A ST340015A ST380012ACE ST3120025ACE ST340014A ST380011A ST380013A ST3120026A ST3160023A ST3200822A ST3250823A ST3400832A Maxtor 4A160J0-1A 4R080L0-1 5A300J0-1A 6Y080L0 6Y080L0-3 6Y120L0-1 6Y200P0-1A 6Y250P0-1A 6B300R0 6L080P0 (RoHS) 6L100P0 (RoHS) 6L120P0 (RoHS) 6L160P0 (RoHS) 6L200P0 (RoHS) 6L250R0 (RoHS) 6L300R0 (RoHS)
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Page 14: System Information And
2.3 System Information and Channel Selection 2.3.1 System information You can display system settings information as shown in FIGURE 3.3 A below at any time by pressing the Display button playback mode, the recorded video information is displayed. In the live or recording mode, the Manual Recording information is displayed. -
Page 15: Updating System Software
Mode Result Display Live / Quad Record CH1/ ( Single channel ) CH2/ CH3/ Seq./ Save then loop back Playback Quad CH1/ ( Single channel ) CH2/ CH3/ 2.4 Updating System Software Please take the following steps to safely update it. Turn off the DVR. -
Page 16: Operations
3. OPERATIONS 3. OPERATIONS This section shows you how to operate and manage the DVR when it gets in the way. 3.1 Configuring Recording Settings Recording time will vary depending on the image size, recording rate, and the capacity of the hard-disk drives. - Page 17 OPERATIONS PAL (Audio OFF) BEST Image HIGH Quality STANDARD BASIC Refresh Rate (Frame/Sec) REC Time Mode 3 hr PAL (Audio ON 11KHz BEST Image HIGH Quality STANDARD BASIC Refresh Rate (Frame/Sec) REC Time Mode 3 hr ( continued ) Possible Recording Time HDD=20GB ( hour ) 15.0 27.1 51.1...
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Page 18: Recording Operations
3.2 Recording Operations This section details the way to record video into hard-disk drives. Before commencing with the recording function, please configure the recording setting properly according to your needs. 3.2.1 Manual Recording Take the following steps to start and stop recording: (1) Press the REC button into a hard disk drive with the corresponding... -
Page 19: Alarm / Motion Recording
(8) Press the REC button during the scheduled recording to stop it any time. If you wish to continue the scheduled recording, press the REC button proceed. Note: You can proceed to start the scheduled recording from the current time if it is in the scheduled interlude as soon as setting is completed, and come out from the menu to start recording. -
Page 20: Externally Triggered Recording
3.2.4 Externally Triggered Recording By connecting the RECORD IN of ALARM I/O on the rear panel of the DVR, you can activate/deactivate the recording function of a DVR. The file will be kept with a prefixed “R”. NOTE: The status of recording operations when an alarm takes place is shown in the diagrams below. -
Page 21: Playback Operations
3.3 Playback Operations This section shows you how to operate the fast, slow, and single-picture playback functions, and details how the unit is to playback a file in a different operation status. Please refer to the following paragraphs specifying the relevant details. -
Page 22: Play Back Picture-By-Picture
Each subsequent turn of the shuttle to the right increases the forward rate, as 1/2, 1/4, 1/8, and 1/16. (3) Reverse: Turn the Shuttle dial left to view the recorded video in the reverse direction at a speed slower than the recorded speed. Each subsequent turn of the shuttle to the left increases the reverse rate, as -1/2, -1/4, -1/8, and -1/16. -
Page 23: Search Operations
3.4 Search Operations This section shows you how to access recorded video. 3.4.1 FULL LIST Search Take the following steps to proceed with the full-list search function. (1) Press the Search button search mode. (2) Select the FULL LIST and press the Enter button to access the complete list of recorded video. -
Page 24: Thumbnail Search
(3) Set the time period you wish to search for the recorded video. (4) Press the Enter button to start searching for and displaying the concerned image. (5) If no video is found, please return to the time-setting page and repeat steps (3) and (4) again for another search. -
Page 25: Sd Card Search
LEVEL : Interval = 1 Min 15:30:00 15:31:00 15:32:00 15:33:00 15:34:00 15:35:00 15:36:00 15:37:00 15:38:00 15:39:00 2004:10:20 LEVEL : 3 1 MIN LEVEL : Interval = 10 Sec. 15:35:00 15:35:10 15:35:20 15:35:50 15:35:30 15:35:40 2004:10:20 LEVEL : 4 10 SEC LEVEL : Interval = 1 Sec. - Page 26 requirement and press the Enter button to display the image. (5) If you need another, please press the Enter button to return to the CD MENU page and repeat step (4) again for another search. SEARCH FULL LIST ALARM LIST TIME SEARCH THUMBNAIL SD CARD...
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Page 27: Backup Operations
3.5 Backup Operations 3.5.1 CD Rewritable unit Backup Operations (FOR CD-ROM MODEL ONLY) This device now includes a CD-RW unit. PAUSE SAVE SD JPEG SD AVI CD JPEG CD AVI EXIT (1) SD JPEG: Archive single image clips into an SD card. i ) Insert an SD Card into the SD card slot of the rear unit. -
Page 28: Mobile Rack Hd Backup Operations
Hear that beeping signal to confirm your disc is ready. ii ) Play the video back to find your desired item. Press PAUSE when you want to start. iii ) Press the Seq./Save button select # 4 ( "CD AVI" ) and enter. iv ) You're in the CD AVI menu now. -
Page 29: Sd Card Backup Operations
recorded video from HD 1 to HD2. Stay on the DISK SETTING page. Use the “ ” and “v” buttons and button to highlight BACKUP; select ALARM, then press the Enter button to proceed. MAIN MENU RECORD ALARM / MOTION CLOCK/ TIMER COMMUNICATION... - Page 30 (1) Press the Setup button setup mode and select the DISK. (2) Highlight DISK and press the Enter button to enter the DISK SETTING page. (3) Then set SD FILE to JPEG. DISK SETTING HD REFORMAT HD2 USAGE HD BACKUP HD FAT32 SD FILE JPEG...
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Page 31: Key Lock Operation
3.5.4 Backup the System setting info into an SD card. The DVR offers a quick setup method by using the SD card. If a user wants to set many DVR devices with the same settings, the DVR could save the whole setting in the SD card, then transfer it to another DVR. -
Page 32: Menu Setup
4. MENU SETUP 4. MENU SETUP There are categories for operation setting in the menu setup system as shown below. The following sections will instruct you step by step how to configure the operation setting and state each menu’s purpose and options. Press the Setup button to access the setup menu. -
Page 33: Alarm / Motion Setting
recording rates you can select from: 30F/S (30 frames per second), 15F/S, 10F/S, 6F/S, 2.7F/S, 1.2F/S, 0.61F/S, 0.35F/S, 1 F/8S, 1F/12S, and 1F/16S. For a PAL unit, there are 11 different recording rates you can select from: 25F/S (25 frame per second), 12.5F/S, 8.3F/S, 5F/S, 2.7F/S, 1.4F/S, 0.76F/S, 0.44F/S, 1 F/8S, 1F/12S, and 1F/16S. -
Page 34: Rec Quality
REC RATE: This option is for the purpose of adjusting the number of pictures recorded every second into a storage disk when an alarm input is activated. For an NTSC unit, there are 5 different record speeds you can select from: 30F/S (30 fields per second), 15F/S, 10F/S, 6F/S, and REMAIN. -
Page 35: Motion Setting
MOTION SETTING: The motion detection function is convenient for people without an alarm trigger input, but the function can be used with an alarm trigger input at the same time. If this function is enabled, the object movement will trigger the alarm recording just like the outside trigger signal. -
Page 36: Rec Enable
on the last Sunday of March. Time reverts to standard time at 1:00 a.m. on the last Sunday on October. SET: Sets the beginning and ending for the daylight saving time. REC ENABLE: This option enables/disables the programmed scheduled recording. ON: Enables the scheduled recording. - Page 37 MAIN MENU RECORD ALARM / MOTION CLOCK/ TIMER COMMUNICATION DISK SYSTEM GOTO COMM PAGE COMM SETTING COMM ID RS232 RS485 BAUD NET ENABLE NET DHCP NET IP NET ACCOUNT FTP SETTING MAIN PAGE COMM ID: Communication ID is for RS232 and RS485 communication.
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Page 38: Rec Mode
FTP SETTING ENABLE : OFF : ALARM REC REC MODE : 1F/ 1S REC RATE : SET FTP ACCOUNT MAIN PAGE ENABLE: This option selects either to enable or disable as options for the FTP function. ON: Enables it. OFF: Disables it. REC MODE: This option determines the recording mode to be recorded in when the FTP function... -
Page 39: Auto Erase
purpose only. (This function has to be proceeded with when the HD 2 USAGE option is set to BACKUP.) NOTE: In the case of the CD-RW model, only one HD can be reformatted. No backup HD can be used. HD2 USAGE: This option determines the way to utilize the hard-disk drive in the mobile compartment. -
Page 40: Osd Language
This page is used for accessing the history of the operation status, setting the password, resuming factory default, and determining the menu display background. OPERATION LOG: MAIN MENU OPERATION LOG RECORD MENU BACKGND ALARM / MOTION BUZZER CLOCK/ TIMER PASSWORD COMMUNICATION SETUP PWD DISK... - Page 41 SETUP PWD: When this option is on, the user must pass the password check before entering the setup menu. ON: Enables pass protection for the setup menu. OFF: Disables pass protection for the setup menu. DEFAULT: This option allows you to reload the factory default setting.
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Page 42: Network
5. NETWORK 5. NETWORK 5.1 Network Configuration 5.1.1 Cable Connections Please follow the instructions below to connect your DVR to a computer or a network and to choose a proper RJ-45 cable configuration for connections. . Connect to a Use a crossover LAN cable to connect directly to a ETHERNET MONITOR AUDIO... -
Page 43: Configure Your Dvr Network Settings
5. NETWORK NETWORK PIN NO. PIN Assignment TX + TX - RX + Not Connected Not Connected RX - Not Connected Not Connected RJ-45 PIN configuration for LAN Hub 5.1.2 Configure Your DVR Network Settings Upon network hardware connection, you need to activate the network function and configure the proper network settings of the DVR. - Page 44 COMM SETTING COMM ID RS232 RS485 BAUD :2400 NET ENABLE :OFF NET DHCP :OFF NET IP :SET NET ACCOUNT :SET FTP SETTING MAIN PAGE You don’t need to set a NET IP for the unit if the LAN, which the unit is connected to, DHCP server.
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Page 45: Tcp/Ip Communication Setup
5.1.3 TCP/IP Communication Setup Follow the instructions below to install the TCP/IP communication program into your computer. . Click the Start Menu from your computer, and point to the Control panel. Click the Network Connections icon twice to enter the Network setting windows. - Page 46 TCP/IP Configuration setting Click Start → Control Panel → Network.Connections Area Connection Select Internet Protocol (TCP/IP), and then click Properties. Before processing the DVR installation in a WAN, please make sure the Internet connection works properly. If not, please contact your ISP provider.
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Page 47: Connection Testing
5.1.4 Connection Testing With the previous settings, follow the instructions below to ensure whether you have established successfully. . Click Start → Command Programs . Type in ping 192.168.1.1 then Enter. (See the sample screen below) ** This IP is the DVR IP address which is assigned for the connected DVR. -
Page 48: Triplex 4 Ch Dvr Viewer Software: Introduction
5.2 TRIPLEX 4 CH DVR VIEWER SOFTWARE: Introduction This version of the TRIPLEX 4 CH DVR Viewer Software uses the Microsoft .Net Framework version. The .Net Framework performs the XML Web Services, which applies this operation system. The .Net Framework provides a very high performance environment to solve the network program. -
Page 49: Short Introduction
Note: Please choose the "Next" button to ※ continue. Step 4: The installation screen will show the message " C:\Program Files\ Viewer Software\". Or you can select the path you want. Note: Click "Next" to continue the installation. ※ Step 5 : The window below tells you the process is complete. -
Page 50: Operation
5.2.2.1 Program introduction 【 Available Devices 】 ： Here the whole DVR list is shown. You can connect with your selection. Double click any of them to open the screen below. Please enter the correct "Username" and "Password" to into this DVR. - Page 51 the full screen for surveillance. All the setting buttons will be hidden in this mode. If you want to return to the previous mode, use the mouse to click the right key, and choose "Close". 4. Re-arrange the divisions: Click this button to see the following channels.
- Page 52 5.2.3.2.1 Remote play This device has the full triplex so you can use the Viewer Software in the remote without affecting the performance of the 4 - channel DVR. You can also use the Viewer Software to play and back up. If you have a PTZ camera, the Viewer Software can also control it.
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Page 53: Play Options
The ‘AutoPan’ section buttons. The ‘Start’ and ‘End’ buttons fix the two points of any panning movement you select. The third bottom button sets movement in the play mode. 5.2.3.3 Backup and video edit Use the button to see the "Backup" window. - Page 54 ● Mark Day and Time : Sets the date and time stamp. Play Options： ● Time to play: To search the date and time you want. ● Channel Number: To choose the camera. Play Monitor： ● Use the panel below to play or stop, etc. If you already want to back up, click the "Start backup"...
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Page 55: Microsoft Internet Explorer
5.2.3.5 Viewer setting 1. "Channel Notation". If you wish to change the "Display Mode", open its drop - down list and select any of the four items there. Your choice will automatically appear in the relevant blank space. Similarly you can enter the "Fill Color"... -
Page 56: Change Record / Alarm Setting
Browsing images from the DVR The images from the DVR will be displayed on the home page while going online with the DVR. There are some buttons provided at the bottom of the home page for further setting. Function Buttons Description Click to stop playing back the recorded video. -
Page 57: Change Timer Record Setting
3. Click the button to submit the new Record / Alarm setting. 4. Click the button to return to the home page while the new image setting acts on the images to effect the desired changes instantly. (If the setting has not been changed by the above steps, any (re)entry to the home page will find images in their earlier or original setting. -
Page 58: Miscellaneous
6. MISCELLANEOUS 6. MISCELLANEOUS 6.1 RS-232 & RS-485 Setup & Protocol 6.1.1 RS232 & RS485 Setup Use a Null Modem cable (the standard RS-232 9 Pin Cable with Pin 2 and Pin 3 exchanged, see pin configuration chart below for details) to connect the COM 1 on the rear panel of the DVR to a PC. - Page 59 MISCELLANEOUS 6.1.2.1 Keys and signals ( Main Category = 0x01 ) PC Send: <0x41>, <0x01>, <0x20>, <0x01>, <Key Value>, <0x4f> < The value of a specific front panel key > KEY_PLAY KEY_STOP KEY_PAUSE KEY_REC KEY_SETUP KEY_ENTER KEY_SEARCH KEY_DISPLAY KEY_UP KEY_DOWN KEY_LEFT KEY_RIGHT KEY_MONITOR...
- Page 60 2004/06/20 17:05:00 = <0xD4>, <0x07>, <0x06>, <0x14>, <0x11>, <0x05>, <0x00> DVR Act: Changing the time and date. D. Request State (Second Category=0x06) PC Request: <0x41>, <0x01>, <0x20>, <0x02>, <0x06>, <0x00>, <0x4f> DVR Response: <0x41>, <0x20>, <0x01>, <0x02>, <0x06>, <0x01>, <System State = 0..>, <0x4f>...
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Page 61: Hard Disk Installation
6.2 Hard Disk Installation Usually, the unit comes with one hard-disk drive installed in compartment HD 1, which is default-configured as a master. The jumper settings configuration hard-disk drives for the unit and compatible drives which can be used with this unit are listed in the table below. -
Page 62: Mobile Rack (For Removable Hdd Model)
Place the mobile rack back onto the device and screwing in all the screws. 6.2.2 Mobile Rack (FOR REMOVABLE HDD MODEL) Pull Make sure that the key outward to detach the is unlocked. carrier body from the mobile rack. Slide the top cover active-handle backward and remove. - Page 63 Attach the interface Place the HDD inside connector and the mobile rack. Use four of power connector to the the provided screws. drive. Please note the red lining of the IDE cable and the red wire of power cable must line up side by side.
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Page 64: System Default
6.3 System Default REC SETTING AUTO START REC 15 F/S REC RATE REC QUALITY BEST REWRITE DISK FULL AUDIO MAIN PAGE ALARM/ MOTION ALM OPERATION : OFF : 15 F/S REC RATE REC QUALITY : BEST AUDIO : OFF : NO ALM TYPE : 0 SEC ALM DURATION... -
Page 65: Message
6.4 O.S.D Message No. O.S.D Message NO DISK BATTERY LOW LOADING VIDEO LOSS VIDEO IN KEY LOCKED KEY UNLOCKED n1 OF n2 ITEMS PROGRESS n3 % BACKUP COMPLETE HD2 SPACE NOT ENOUGH NO ENTRY FOR BACKUP BACKUP INCOMPLETE NOT FOUND DISK FULL EMPTY SET TO NTSC, PLS RESTART... -
Page 66: Time Index Table
6.5 Time Index Table 12-02-03 12:20:55 12-02-03 13:30:33 01-30-04 16:00:34 3000 Indexes 3000 02-03-04 16:00:56 Previously recorded data overwritten Time Index Table The DVR will generate a indicating recorded data is kept in a particular HDD. This allows the user to individually selecting recorded data to be displayed via the alarm list search and full list search. -
Page 67: Specifications
Operation Temperature Regulation Provided Accessories *Design and specifications subject to change without notice. DVR-3024 NTSC/PAL NTSC: 720 x 480 pixels / PAL: 720 x 576 pixels Composite Video In (BNC) x 4 Composite Video Out (BNC) x 4, Monitor Out (BNC) x 1 Line In / Out (RCAx2) >... -
Page 68: Scanip
6.7 ScanIP Follow the instructions below to use the ScanIP software to search the DVR devices in a local network. 1. Click the button to discover the connection of the all-type device in the LAN. The Device List will display the connection of the all-type device. - Page 69 6. Auto search “Free IP Address”. If you clicked “Yes” the “Free IP Address” box will appear on the right. 1. Select and double click any of the addresses in the “Free IP Address” box on the right to enter it into an IP Address on the left. 2.
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Page 70: Appendix 1. - Using Cd Discs (For Cd-Rw Model Only)
APPENDIX 1. – Using CD Discs (FOR CD-RW MODEL ONLY) Please note that when using CD-ROM, CD-R or CD-RW discs, do not write or stick anything on the surface as this could cause an error in recording or the data on the disc may be damaged. - Page 71 3. Press the front of the tray or lightly and gently pull the tray out with two fingers. Caution When you use either a CD-RW or a CD-ROM, please pay heed to the following. 1. At the time of installation: As suggested in your specifications, please do not install in an unstable position or in one that causes vibrations.
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