Monoprice 4 Cameras and 4 Channel DVR Video Security System Bundle User Manual
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Monoprice 4 Cameras and 4 Channel DVR Video Security System Bundle User Manual

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  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    4 Cameras & 4 Channel DVR Video Security System Bundle Chapter 1 Overview..................1 1.1 Introduction..................1 1.2 Packaging and Accessories ............1 1.3 Main Features ................1 1.4 Technical Parameters..............2 1.5 Product Appearance and Interface Definition ....... 3 1.6 Remote Controller .................
  • Page 3 4 Cameras & 4 Channel DVR Video Security System Bundle 4.11 Host Info ..................33 Chapter 5 Client Software & Player ............34 5.1 Client Software ................34 5.2 Video Player ................34 Appendix 1 Q&A................39 Appendix 2 Hard Disk Space Occupation Calculation...... 41 Appendix 3 Topology.................
  • Page 4 4 Cameras & 4 Channel DVR Video Security System Bundle Notes The power for this DVR is provided by a DC12V/3A power adapter. Please check the power outlet before installation and ensure that it can meet the requirements of the adaptor; Do not place the DVR in a location where it is subject to rain or moisture;...

  • Page 5: Chapter 1 Overview

    4 Cameras & 4 Channel DVR Video Security System Bundle Chapter 1 Overview 1.1 Introduction This product is an easy to use, do it yourself, 4/8-channel security system bundle. Included in the bundle is a DVR and four infrared (IR) capable day/night video cameras. The kit comes with everything you need to install and operate the security system (optional hard drive for DVR not included).

  • Page 6: Technical Parameters

    4 Cameras & 4 Channel DVR Video Security System Bundle 1.4 Technical Parameters Features Description Operating system Embedded LINUX OS Video compression H.264 Video/Audio input 4/8 CH BNC Video/ Audio output 1 CH BNC Alarm intput/output 4/8 CH input 1 CH output Display spilt 1/4/8-channel VGA output...

  • Page 7: Product Appearance And Interface Definition

    4 Cameras & 4 Channel DVR Video Security System Bundle 1.5 Product Appearance and Interface Definition 1.5.1 Front panel 1.5.2 Back panel...

  • Page 8: Remote Controller

    4 Cameras & 4 Channel DVR Video Security System Bundle Interface description Physical interface 1~4/8CH Video input Connect analog video signal input, standard BNC connector Video output CVBS output and connection for the monitor 1~4/8CH Audio input Connect active audio signals, such as pickup Audio output Connect the audio output Connect VGA monitor, such as computer monitor...

  • Page 9: Mouse

    4 Cameras & 4 Channel DVR Video Security System Bundle 1.7 Mouse This device supports a USB 1.1 mouse for system menu operations. Any USB mouse can be used, though one is included with the package. Mouse Function action Right click Enters the system main menu, left click outside the menu to close it Double The image in a channel can be enlarged by double click real-time...

  • Page 10: Chapter 2 Quick Installation

    4 Cameras & 4 Channel DVR Video Security System Bundle Chapter 2 Quick Installation 2.1 HDD Installation Hard disk installation should be performed by a technician to avoid damage to the equipment and hard disk. The DVR must be powered off before installation. This equipment supports a hard disk with the SATA hard disk interface.

  • Page 11: Shortcut Menu

    4 Cameras & 4 Channel DVR Video Security System Bundle Equipment code: You can enter the equipment code "000000" (displayed on right side) into the "Device ID" input box. When using the mouse, the default code will be automatically input into the box for you. When operating multiple DVRs in the same location, you should change the equipment codes so that the remote control of one device does not activate the other devices.
  • Page 12 4 Cameras & 4 Channel DVR Video Security System Bundle 2.4.7 PTZ Control Right click the mouse in the main interface and select "PTZ control" from the pop-up menu, producing the following interface: The PTZ speed (fast or slow) can be controlled in this interface, as well as zoom, focus, and aperture control.

  • Page 13: Chapter 3 Advanced Settings

    4 Cameras & 4 Channel DVR Video Security System Bundle 2.4.10 PIP In the single-channel full-screen mode, you can see floating images of other channels. Chapter 3 Advanced Settings 3.1 Main Menu The main menu has the "PLAYBACK", "RECORD", "HDD", "BASIC", "ADVANCED" and "Exit"...

  • Page 14: Recording Mode

    4 Cameras & 4 Channel DVR Video Security System Bundle 3.2 Recording Mode Enter the Recording Mode screen by selecting "RECORD" from the Main Menu: CHANNEL: used to select if the video recording function is enabled for the corresponding recording channel. REC MODE: select either startup recording or timer recording.

  • Page 15: Video Search

    4 Cameras & 4 Channel DVR Video Security System Bundle 3.3 Video Search Enter the Video Search screen from Main Menu→Video Search, as shown below. This unit supports 3 video search modes: A. Timing playback Time input: First select the corresponding channel and then adjust the date and time to be searched.

  • Page 16: Backup

    4 Cameras & 4 Channel DVR Video Security System Bundle Notes: The detailed "FILE LIST" displays previously saved recordings. Each entry includes which channel the recording was made from, the data and time of the recording, the physical file size of the recording, and the type of recording (normal or alarm).

  • Page 17: Hard Disk Management

    4 Cameras & 4 Channel DVR Video Security System Bundle recording file, the system will prompt the user with a "Not Enough Space" message. After the recording file has been backed up, remove the backup device. See Chapter 4 "DVR Network" for network backup procedures. 3.5 Hard Disk Management Enter the Hard disk Management screen from Main Menu→HDD, as shown below: STATUS: The DVR will automatically check for the proper operation of an installed hard...

  • Page 18: Time Setup

    4 Cameras & 4 Channel DVR Video Security System Bundle The Basic Setup screen includes the 6 options of Language, Date/Time, Password, Cameras, Video/Audio, and Exit. 3.6.1 System language Move the cursor to the "LANGUAGE" option (the icon is enlarged and highlighted to indicate selection) and press "Enter"...
  • Page 19 This unit has no initial password. When you’re setting up passwords, it is recommended that the two passwords are set up at the same time. If you forget your password, please contact Monoprice Technical Support for assistance. Only the locking, channel changeover, video search, log search, backup, PTZ control, mute, manual recording, and stop recording functions are available to normal users.
  • Page 20 4 Cameras & 4 Channel DVR Video Security System Bundle positions. There are 5 setup options: top left, bottom left, top right, bottom right, and off. COLOR: Move the cursor to "Setup" of the corresponding channel and press "Enter" to enter the color setup screen, as shown below: Press "Enter"...

  • Page 21: Advanced

    4 Cameras & 4 Channel DVR Video Security System Bundle 3.7 Advanced Enter the following screen from Main Menu→Advanced: The advanced functions include: Alarm, System Information, Motion Detection (MD), Mobile Phone Monitoring, System Maintenance, PTZ (pan, tilt, zoom) Setup, and Network Setup.

  • Page 22: System Info

    4 Cameras & 4 Channel DVR Video Security System Bundle BUZZER: The time of the buzzer will ring once an alarm has been triggered. Options are: 0, 10, 20, 40, and 60 seconds. Post Alarm Recording: The length of time to wait before beginning recording after the motion detection alarm has been triggered.

  • Page 23: Motion Detection

    4 Cameras & 4 Channel DVR Video Security System Bundle You can see the software version number, whole unit version number, MAC address, and DVR serial number on this screen. 3.7.3 Motion detection Enter the Motion Detection screen from Main Menu→Advanced, as shown below: MD Channel and STATUS: Each channel has a corresponding switch to determine if the motion detection is active or not.

  • Page 24: System Maintenance

    4 Cameras & 4 Channel DVR Video Security System Bundle Configuration screen to set the times at which alarm recording will be possible (see timing recording in "Recording Mode" for the setup instructions). After the setup has been completed and motion detection is triggered, a red letter "M" will appear in the screen of the appropriate channel.
  • Page 25 4 Cameras & 4 Channel DVR Video Security System Bundle then insert the disk into the USB 2.0 port on the back of the DVR. Click the "Enter" button to begin the system update process. The screen will display a progress box until the update is completed.
  • Page 26 4 Cameras & 4 Channel DVR Video Security System Bundle TYPE: Select the type of network setup in use: static configuration, DHCP, and PPPOE. Static: Allocates an IP address manually. DHCP: Automatically acquires an IP address from the DHCP server. Note: After selecting the DHCP mode and receiving confirmation of the change, restart the system.

  • Page 27: Domain Name Application

    4 Cameras & 4 Channel DVR Video Security System Bundle automatically. DDNS Setup Click "DDNS Setup" to enter the following screen: DDNS: When a domain name resolution server is available, please select DDNS "ON"; SERVICE: Select one of three DDNS server options: 3322, dyndns, and perfecteyes. Host name: Enter the host name registered on the dynamic domain name server.
  • Page 28 4 Cameras & 4 Channel DVR Video Security System Bundle Activate account Log into your mailbox and open the confirmation link sent from support@dyndns.com, as shown below: Click the link below and enter the website to activate the account. Login After successful activation, open the home page http://www.dyndns.com/ to log in.
  • Page 29 4 Cameras & 4 Channel DVR Video Security System Bundle Enter the "Dynamic DNS Free" screen, as shown below. Click the "Get Started" button. Enter the hostname, select the service type, and then enter the dynamic IP address (usually being the dynamic IP address of the network of the DVR host) to be tied in the "Add New Hostname"...
  • Page 30 4 Cameras & 4 Channel DVR Video Security System Bundle...

  • Page 31: Port Forwarding

    4 Cameras & 4 Channel DVR Video Security System Bundle 3.9 Port Forwarding Port forwarding procedures: Set the host IP address. See the relevant section. Log into the router. Assuming the IP address of the router is 192.168.1.1, type this address into the IE address bar and press "Enter".
  • Page 32 4 Cameras & 4 Channel DVR Video Security System Bundle As shown above, fill in the IP and the port number in the corresponding files, and select "Both" in the "Protocol" column. The check mark in the "Enable" column indicates that the entry is active.

  • Page 33: Chapter 4 Dvr Network

    4 Cameras & 4 Channel DVR Video Security System Bundle Chapter 4 DVR Network 4.1 Functional Characteristics The DVR supports LAN and WAN access, as well as IP and domain name access. 4.2 Installation and Download of Controls Automatic installation of plug-ins unit: First add the IP address of the DVR as a reliable site for your system.

  • Page 34: Real-Time Preview

    4 Cameras & 4 Channel DVR Video Security System Bundle name of the DVR is dvrtest05.eicp.net and its port is 80, enter the domain name in the IE address bar. Enter the user name and the password, select "LAN" or "INTERNET" depending on the network environment, and click "Login"...

  • Page 35: Recording Playback

    4 Cameras & 4 Channel DVR Video Security System Bundle 4.5 Recording Playback Click "PLAYBACK" to enter the Recording Playback screen, as shown below: First select the date of the recording to be played and the channel and recording types, then click "Search".

  • Page 36: Alarm Setup

    4 Cameras & 4 Channel DVR Video Security System Bundle 4.7 Alarm Setup Click Setup→Alarm to enter the Alarm Setup screen, as shown below: The setup method is the same as the main DVR menu. See "Alarm Setup" in Chapter 3 for details.

  • Page 37: System Setup

    4 Cameras & 4 Channel DVR Video Security System Bundle See Chapter 3 "Network Setup" in this manual for the setup method. 4.10 System Setup Click Setup→Setting to enter the Setting screen, as shown below: INTERNET: Set the code stream. The higher the code stream is, the clearer the remote image will be, but the network bandwidth must be high to accommodate the extra data or the image may be delayed.

  • Page 38: Chapter 5 Client Software & Player

    4 Cameras & 4 Channel DVR Video Security System Bundle Chapter 5 Client Software & Player 5.1 Client Software Insert the software disc into the drive on your PC. Double click the "Setup" icon to begin the software installation. Continue to install the software by following the instructions in the setup program.
  • Page 39 4 Cameras & 4 Channel DVR Video Security System Bundle Click "File" as shown in the following image. Select "Open Local File": Select the .264 file type, as shown in the following image: Select the file you want to play. Click "OPEN", as shown in the following image:...
  • Page 40 4 Cameras & 4 Channel DVR Video Security System Bundle Click the "PLAY" option, as shown in the following image: After clicking the "'PLAY" option, click the "up arrow" button in the player to enter the screen shown in the following image:...
  • Page 41 4 Cameras & 4 Channel DVR Video Security System Bundle ① Function Definition Function Definition Icon Icon ① Recording Schedule All video Play Forward, Play backword Increase video Pause, STOP Start Operation Backward /forward frame File Cut << >> Slow/Normal/Fast File Deletion Next Hour AVI Format transmission...
  • Page 42 4 Cameras & 4 Channel DVR Video Security System Bundle Select the channel audio to be played then click "OK", as shown in the following image:...

  • Page 43: Appendix 1 Q&A

    Appendix 1 Q&A I lost my password, how can I recover it? A: Please contact Monoprice technical support for assistance. To prevent this from happening, please use a password that is easy to remember and/or keep a copy of the password in a safe place.
  • Page 44 4 Cameras & 4 Channel DVR Video Security System Bundle A: Please test for the following reasons: The RS485 cable A at B. PTZ decoder setting, connection and installation is incorrect. PTZ incorrect setup in the DVR. 13. Motion detection does not work? A: Check the motion detection time and motion detection zone to make sure that they are properly configured.

  • Page 45: Appendix 2 Hard Disk Space Occupation Calculation

    4 Cameras & 4 Channel DVR Video Security System Bundle Appendix 2 Hard Disk Space Occupation Calculation This DVR stores data on the hard disk as shown in the following table. Unit of Measure: Megabytes/Channel/Hour Bit rate Excellent Good Ordinary Resolution half-D1 This table is for reference only.
  • Page 46 4 Cameras & 4 Channel DVR Video Security System Bundle ▲ Nothing contained in the manual attached to this product shall be duplicated, disseminated, transcribed or stored in any retrieval system or translated into any other language without written consent. ▲...

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