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DVR User’s Manual Caution and Preventive Tips • Handle with care, do not drop the unit. • Mount the unit in an equipment rack or place it on a solid, stable surface. • Indoor use only. Do not place the unit in a humid, dusty, oily, or smoky site.
DVR User’s Manual Important Information Before proceeding, please read and observe all instructions and warnings in this manual. Retain this manual with the original bill of sale for future reference and, if necessary, warranty service. When unpacking your unit, check for missing or damaged items. If any item is missing, or if damage is evident, DO NOT INSTALL OR OPERATE THIS PRODUCT.
DVR User’s Manual Table of Content Overview..........................7 System Setup........................8 Position the Unit ....................8 Selecting Video Format ..................8 Connecting Devices to the Unit ................8 Rear Panel Connections..................9 General System Setup ....................11 ...
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DVR User’s Manual Pause Playback and Single Step Forward ..........27 Sequence Setup ....................28 4.2.1 Sequence with Main Monitor ..............28 4.2.2 Sequence with Call Monitor ..............28 Searching Recorded Video..................29 4.3.1 Searching by Time .................29 ...
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DVR User’s Manual Appendix A: Technical Specifications ................50 Appendix B: Recommended HDDs ..................52 Appendix C: IP Camera Installation .................53 Appendix D: Remote Control....................57 Appendix E: Setting up a DVR behind a Router .............59 ...
Its outstanding triplex operation enables users to view live video, search and playback any recorded video by date/time or event, and remotely monitor the unit via internet on PC, MEANWHILE the recording of the DVR unit is ongoing simultaneously. The Standard H.264 DVR is enhanced to provide Dual-Codec including H.264 and MJPEG compression mode.
Position the Unit First, note to position / mount the DVR in a proper place and be sure to power off the unit before making any connections. The placed location should avoid hindering or blocking the unit from airflow. Enough airflow is needed to protect the unit from overheating.
DVR User’s Manual Connecting Short-term Device If any short-term devices shall be installed to the DVR as parts of the unit system, such as USB ThumbDrive® or any USB devices, etc, make sure those devices are connected only after the unit is powered up. The reason is because the DVR can recognize the external devices only after the power-up process is done completely.
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DVR User’s Manual LAN Connector (RJ-45) The DVR is capable of networking. Once the unit is connected to the LAN network, users can remotely access the unit through the remote software on a PC. USB Connector (x3) There are three USB 2.0 ports (2 at rear + 1 at front) to allow users to connect external USB devices to the unit, ®...
The front panel controls enable users to control the unit and preset the programmable functions. 3.1.1 LED Definition The LEDs on the front panel of the DVR are described as follows. Power LED The LED lights up when the correct power is connected to the unit. Alarm LED The LED lights up when an alarm is triggered.
DVR User’s Manual 3.1.2 Function Keys This section describes the functional keys, which are for normal operation, on the front panel of the DVR. Please refer to the Setup Guide for the graphical illustration of functional keys. CHANNEL • In both Live and Playback modes, press the CHANNEL key to view the corresponding video in full screen.
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DVR User’s Manual DOME Press the key to enter dome control mode. Please refer to Section Dome Control for detailed controlling operation. Press to cancel or exit from certain mode or OSD setup menu without changing the settings made previously.
DVR User’s Manual Power Up / Down the Unit If the DVR must be shut down for any reason, please use the proper shut down and power up procedures to avoid damaging the DVR. To Power Up the Unit Simply plug in the power adapter that came with the package and the DVR will start to boot.
DVR User’s Manual The default passwords are shown in the following table. The same passwords are used for entering the remote viewing software. Administrator Password User Password 1 2 3 4 4 3 2 1 NOTE: It is strongly suggested to change the passwords to prevent unauthorized access to the unit.
DVR User’s Manual Date Display Mode This function allows users to set the OSD display type of the date. There are three options to select from: <Y/M/D>, <M/D/Y> or <D/M/Y>. “Y” represents “Year”, “M” represents “Month” and “D” represents “Day”.
IP cameras will be from the largest numbers, for example CH16 for 16ch models. NOTE: The DVR must be rebooted in order to apply the change of IP Camera Support option. To configure setting of an IP camera, access <Camera Setup> and select the channel with the largest number.
DVR User’s Manual 3.5.2 Connection Setup Enter <Connection Setup> to configure the connection and data transmission setting of the connected IP Camera. The menu will be shown as below. Connection Setup Account **** Password **** Management Port Streaming Port Streaming Format...
DVR User’s Manual 3.5.3 Device Setup Enter <Device Setup> to configure the basic settings of the IP camera. The basic settings include the IP camera’s product name, image quality, image adjustment, etc. Set the item <Apply> to <Yes> to apply the changes.
DVR User’s Manual Record Schedule / Quality Setting The Record Setup menu allows users to set recording quality, recording schedules, and other recording parameters. Administrator's password is required to access Record Setup menu. In the Main menu, move the cursor to <Record Setup>...
(12.5 PAL) 3.6.3 To Record Event Video Only If the DVR shall start recording only when alarms are triggered, follow the steps below: • Enter the OSD setup menu with correct password. • In the OSD setup menu, select <Record Setup> menu. Move the cursor to the item <Preset Config>, and select <Event only>.
DVR User’s Manual • First, select a Camera for setting its record configuration. The image and recording settings from the selected camera will be displayed on the screen. • Move the cursor using Direction keys and press ENTER to select an item.
Circular Recording Users can choose to record video in circular mode or in linear mode. If circular mode is selected, the DVR will stores new video into the HDD spaces while overwrite the oldest recorded video. Alternatively, if linear mode is selected, the DVR will stop recording when the HDD is full.
DVR User’s Manual 3.6.8 Purge Data This item is used to delete the Normal or Event recording video. In Record Setup menu, move the cursor to <Purge Data> and press ENTER; the Purge Data menu is displayed. Purge Data Purge All Data...
DVR User’s Manual Basic Operation The DVR allows users to access some general operations through the front panel easily. The following sections introduce the general operations of the unit. Viewing Live / Playback Video The general functions in live and playback mode are described in the following sections.
DVR User’s Manual 4.1.2 Digital Zoom Users are able to view a 2× full screen in live mode. To view the 2× full screen, follow the steps. • Press any CHANNEL key to view the corresponding camera in full screen.
DVR User’s Manual The general operations in playback mode are described as follows. Key Usage in Playback The key usage is slightly different in playback mode. Following is the key usage found in playback mode. LEFT (Reverse Playback) The key is used to reverse the recorded video while the unit is playing back.
4.2.2 Sequence with Call Monitor Users are allowed to use the DVR front panel to control a call monitor display without having to access the Main menu. Two viewing modes can be displayed on call monitor: Sequence display and Single camera display. To program the call monitor sequence, see OSD Menu Setup Guide, Section Sequence Setup.
DVR User’s Manual Searching Recorded Video The DVR is capable of searching and playing back recorded video by date and time or events. Enter the specific date and time of the wanted video, the DVR will search for matched video and start to playback the video.
DVR User’s Manual 4.3.2 Searching by Event “Event List” allows users to search wanted video by event. The Event List is displayed as below figure: Event List First Page Date Time Type 2008/03/17 11:26:50 Motion 2008/03/17 09:53:03 Alarm 2008/03/16 16:14:42...
*.drv file. If the video is to be exported to an external device, make sure the device is connected to the DVR unit and the port has been set appropriately for video export. NOTE: Once an external device is connected to the DVR unit, the...
ESC: NO • Press ENTER to start the export; or, press ESC to abort. • If there is no any exportable device connected to the DVR unit, then a warning message will be shown on the screen, as below figure: No exportable device detected.
Enter: YES ESC: NO • If there is no any exportable device connected to the DVR unit, a warning message will be shown on the screen • Press ENTER to start the export the whole event video to the connected device;...
RS485 Setup The DVR controls the domes via RS-485 communication protocol. The RS-485 parameters in the DVR must be set to the same parameters set in dome camera. Users are allowed to change the RS-485 settings of the DVR. Select <System Setup>...
DVR User’s Manual The ID number must match the ID address set by the dome. The Unit ID is in the range of 1 to 255. Note that there cannot be any two devices on the same bus given the same ID address, or a conflict may occur.
Use to pan and tilt dome camera. 4.5.5 Setting Preset Points The DVR allows users to set preset positions. The amount of preset points depends on the dome manufacturer. Follow the steps to set preset points. • Press a Channel key to view the corresponding camera in full screen.
DVR User’s Manual • Press 1 to access the Set/Go Preset function. The Dome Preset menu is displayed. Dome Preset First Page Index Set Preset Go Preset • Use UP / DOWN keys to select the desired preset number from the menu.
DVR when the DVR is connected by entering its IP address in the address bar on the browser. Due to the setting items are similar to those listed in the DVR’s OSD setup menu, please refer to the sections above for setting configuration of the remote monitoring software.
• Before operating the remote monitoring software, please check the IP address of the DVR. To check the IP address, press MENU key on the unit and enter password to access OSD setup menu. Select <System Setup>, <Network Setup>, then <LAN Setup> to check the IP.
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DVR User’s Manual • Uncheck “Require server verification (https:) for all sites in this zone”. Type the IP address of the unit in field and click <Add> to add this web site to the zone. • Click <OK> to confirm the setting and close Trusted sites dialog.
Installing Remote Monitoring Software Start the browser to initiate the installation of the remote monitoring software on the PC. The IP address of the DVR can be saved as a Favorites item in the web browser to enable easy access in the future.
<User> account is limited to general remote access of the unit. One “Admin” and up to two “Users” can access a DVR at the same time. Nevertheless, if the “Admin” account is currently accessing the unit’s OSD setup menu at the DVR site, then the “Admin”...
• The message as the above figure will be prompted. Click <Yes> to accept version upgrade. • Start the IE again and enter the IP address of the DVR in the Address bar of the browser; or if the unit address is set as a Favorite site, click the Favorites entry for the unit.
DVR User’s Manual 5.3.1.1 Selecting Display Mode Choose the number of windows to be displayed on the main window. Click one of the display buttons in MODE section. Available selections are 4, 9 and 16 camera displays. To view certain window in full screen, either double-click on the wanted window, or click on the corresponding CAMERA button.
DVR User’s Manual Focus +/− Use to adjust the camera lens to focus on objects for a clear view. Click on <Focus +> to focus near or <Focus −> to focus far. Iris +/− This item is used to open and close the iris to let more or less light into the camera.
To Playback Video The remote monitoring software allows users to view recorded video either from the DVR, or from the hard disk drive of the PC To access the Playback screen, click <Play> button on the main window toolbar. There are three tabs in the Playback screen: <Remote Playback>...
DVR User’s Manual • The other option <Download (.DRV)> in <Select> field enables users to download the video segment of selected date and time to the PC. The selection of time duration is the same as described above. Files downloaded will be in *.drv format.
DVR User’s Manual 5.3.4 Search from Event List Click SEARCH, the Event List appears. The List contains information about the alarm events that the unit recorded and saved. Up to 1024 events can be listed in the Event List. The Event List displays each event by its number, the date and time of the event, the type of the event (including Alarm In, Motion Detection, Video Loss, and Over Speed), and the camera channel where the event occurred.
• Click the <Delete Files> button in the <Temporary Internet Files> field; the <Delete Files> screen displays as below. • Check the <Delete all offline content> box and click <OK>. • Now, enter the IP address of the DVR to make the connection again.
DVR User’s Manual Appendix B: Recommended HDDs Refer to the following list for some recommended HDDs to be used in the DVR. Brand Model Name Model Number Size Barracuda ES.2 ST3500320NS 500G Barracuda 7200.11 ST3500320AS 500G Seagate Barracuda 7200.11 ST3750330AS 750G Barracuda 7200.11...
DVR User’s Manual Appendix C: IP Camera Installation The following is an example of the installation of a IP camera. Step 1. Enter the IP address (for example: 192.168.1.242) of the IP camera to access its web management page. Login using the administrator’s username and password (for example: Admin &...
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DVR User’s Manual Step 3. Next click on the “View parameters” tab to look for current camera image settings: Brightness=25, Sharpness=128, and Contrast=128. Step 4. Access the Streaming menu to look resolution setting: MJPEG=1280x960, MPEG-4=VGA, and the maximum frame rate is 15fps.
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DVR User’s Manual Step 5. Access the OSD setup menu of the DVR to select the number of IP cameras to be connected: <System Setup> <IP Camera Support>. The DVR will reboot in order to apply the change. Step 6. Access the <Camera Setup> menu of the DVR to setup the IP camera. Select the channel that is reserved for IP camera.
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Troubleshooting: If the video does not show on the screen, perform the following checks: 1. Check if the target IP device is supported by the DVR. Make sure that <Model>, <Streaming Port>, <Streaming Protocol>, and <Streaming Format> are set correctly.
DVR User’s Manual Appendix D: Remote Control The operational function keys (on the left) and dome camera control keys (on the right) on the remote control are listed as below figure:...
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DVR User’s Manual The keys of the remote control function as the keys of the front panel of the DVR. The only difference between the remote control and the front panel keys is the “DVR SEL” key. The DVR Selection key is used to switch control between each DVR.
This appendix describes how to set up a router if the DVR connects to the internet via a router. To properly operate a web server, e.g. a DVR, users have to set up both the IP and port of the DVR, which are essential for data and command transmission. The port setting is adjustable in OSD setup menu of the DVR and only one port is needed to do remote operation.
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• Connect to D-Link DI-724P+ from PC via IE. The setup screen will be shown after entering the correct username and password. • Click the <Advanced> tab and follow the steps to set up web port forward to DVR 1.
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G. Click <Always> for the Schedule setting. H. Click <Apply>. • Now DVR 1 can be connected via http://218.160.54.13:80 and DVR 2 can be connected via http://218.160.54.13:81. • If there are more than one DVR behind the router, repeat the steps for port mapping setting.