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H.264 4/8/16-Channel Networkable DVRs
Installation and Setup Guide
Products: DVR4090N, DVR8090N, DVR1690N
DVR4090N 4-Channel DVR
DVR8090N 8-Channel and DVR1690N 16-Channel DVRs
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_DVRXX90N_RM
1/20/2012

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  • Page 1 H.264 4/8/16-Channel Networkable DVRs Installation and Setup Guide Products: DVR4090N, DVR8090N, DVR1690N DVR4090N 4-Channel DVR DVR8090N 8-Channel and DVR1690N 16-Channel DVRs PLEASE READ THIS MANUAL BEFORE USING YOUR SYSTEM, and always follow the instructions for safety and proper use. Save this manual for future reference.
  • 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

    2.2.2 Controls and connectors (DVR4090N) ........
  • Page 4 TABLE OF CONTENTS SECTION 5 Accessing Your DVR With a Web Browser . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46 5.1 Connecting to your DVR with IE .
  • Page 5 TABLE OF CONTENTS 7.4 Video ................68 7.4.1 Video Channel .
  • Page 6 www.SecurityCamerasDirect.com...

  • Page 7: Systems Overview

    1.1 About this document This document includes a simplified guide for setting up a basic system with a DVR4090N, DVR8090N, or DVR1690N DVRs and standard analog cameras. Specific installation instructions for your cameras are included in the documentation provided with them.

  • Page 8: Dvr Control

    SECTION 1: SYSTEM OVERVIEW Remote Control 8-channel Audio RCA Mouse Cable Adapter Power Adapter DVR8090N Your DVR8090N DVR includes: DVR8090N DVR unit • Remote Control • Mouse • Power adapter with cord for standard 120 VAC outlet. • 8-channel audio RCA cable adapter •...
  • Page 9 SECTION 1: SYSTEM OVERVIEW What you need The DVR is the central component of your security system. To install the DVR, you need: : PC compatible monitor • Uninterruptible power supply (UPS) (highly recommended). This device is used to ensure system stability during voltage •...

  • 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: Dvr Installation

    Your monitoring and recording equipment is central to constant surveillance and the reliable capture of video evidence. Security Cameras Direct strongly suggests that it be installed in a secure location with access limited to authorized personnel. 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.

  • Page 12: Controls And Connectors (Dvr4090N)

    SECTION 2: INSTALLING YOUR SYSTEM 2.2.2 Controls and connectors (DVR4090N) DVR Front Panel Single/Multi Camera CH1 .. CH4 Infrared Display Toggle Camera Select Sensor Enter Menu Record Pan/Tilt/Zoom tqpu Menu Control Escape Navigation Backup Buttons Play/Pause Button Usage Toggles between single camera, multi-camera display.
  • Page 13 SECTION 2: 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 14: Controls And Connectors (Dvr8090N, Dvr1690N)

    SECTION 2: INSTALLING YOUR SYSTEM 2.2.3 Controls and connectors (DVR8090N, DVR1690N) DVR8090N, DVR1690N Front Panel 0 .. 9, 10+ Buttons Infrared (Channel Select) Enter Sensor Power Off tqpu Status Menu Rewind Stop Fast Menu LEDs Record Navigation Buttons Forward Play/Pause Button Usage 1 .
  • Page 15 SECTION 2: INSTALLING YOUR SYSTEM DVR8090N Back Panel (8 channel) CH1 - CH8 Power Fan Exhaust Main Out (VGA) Audio Video In Alarm In/Out, Main Out (BNC) Power DC 12V RS485 Terminals Connector Usage CH1 . . CH8 Video channel input connectors. RJ-45 connector for Ethernet LAN.
  • Page 16 SECTION 2: INSTALLING YOUR SYSTEM DVR1690N Back Panel (16 channel) VIN1 - VIN16 Spot Out (BNC) HDMI Audio In 1 - 8 Power Main Audio Out Main Out Alarm In/Out, Sensor Power Audio In 9 - 16 Main Out (BNC) RS-485 Terminals DC 12V Spot Audio Out...

  • Page 17: Connecting The System Together

    SECTION 2: INSTALLING YOUR SYSTEM 2.3 Connecting the system together All connections to the DVR are made on the back of the unit. Camera Camera Drop Cable Microphone Monitor Video/Audio/Power Extension Cables Mouse VGA Cable To Audio Inputs To Alarm In/Out, PTZ Devices DVR Power Adapter Camera Power Source To UPS / 120 VAC Power...

  • Page 18: Connect Alarm In, Alarm Out, Ptz Devices

    Terminal block of DVR8090N Terminal block of DVR1690N DVR4090N 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-. DVR8090N The DVR8090N provides four alarm inputs (“1”...

  • Page 19: Install And Setup A Monitor

    SECTION 2: INSTALLING YOUR SYSTEM 2.4 Install and setup a monitor 1. Install and setup your monitor in accordance with the instructions provided with the monitor. Do not power it on at this time. 2. Cable the DVR Monitor Out (VGA) or HDMI (DVR1690N only) connector to your monitor’s VGA input. You can also use the monitor out BNC interface, but the signal quality is better through the VGA interface.

  • Page 20: Adjusting The Camera

    SECTION 2: INSTALLING YOUR SYSTEM Attach the DB-9 audio RCA adapter cable to the Audio input connector on the back of the DVR. For 16-channel DVRs, two DB-9 audio RCA adapter cables are provided; one for audio channels 1 .. 8 for the Audio In 1 - 8 DB-9 connector, and one for audio channels 9 ...

  • Page 21: Mouse Control

    SECTION 2: 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 22 SECTION 2: INSTALLING YOUR SYSTEM Action Effect On menu unlock mode, in the tool bar left click on the SYSTEM SETTINGS icon, , to enter into the main menu. After entering main menu, left click to enter sub menus. In menu mode, left click the PLAY icon, , to review video files.

  • Page 23: Dvr Setup

    SECTION 3: DVR SETUP SECTION 3 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. The following sections provide a generic procedure for setting up a 4-channel system. If you are setting up an 8- or 16-channel NOTE system, the displays you see may be slightly different.

  • Page 24: Configuring The System

    SECTION 3: DVR SETUP NOTE During initial startup of the system, no password is required. 2. Press the MENU button on the front panel twice, or right-click the mouse twice anywhere on the screen. An Input Password window will appear. Confirm entry icons to the right of the User Name field parameter field and select Admin.

  • Page 25: Setting The Screen Language And Video System Format

    SECTION 3: DVR SETUP Note: To see an accurate clock, access a reliable Internet time server, such as tf .nist .gov 4. Right-click the mouse anywhere on the screen again. The Status bar will change to a Tools Bar or a login window. If a LOGIN window opens, log in to the system as an Admin (see above).
  • Page 26 SECTION 3: DVR SETUP 2. 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. 3. 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 27: Change The Admin And User1 Passwords

    SECTION 3: DVR SETUP 3.2.2 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 28: Add Users To The System

    SECTION 3: DVR SETUP 3. 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. 5.

  • Page 29: Set Hdd Overwrite Option

    SECTION 3: DVR SETUP 8. 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. 9. Click the OPT checkboxes to assign permissions to the new user. 10.

  • Page 30: Record Configuration Settings

    SECTION 3: 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 31: Scheduled Recording

    SECTION 3: DVR SETUP 7. 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 32: Video Configuration Settings

    SECTION 3: DVR SETUP ) in the lower right corner of the screen, then click the Confirm button in the Note window. 14. Click the confirm icon ( 15. If you setup the record schedule for a single channel, repeat this procedure to setup the other camera channels. 16.

  • Page 33: Video Setup

    SECTION 3: DVR SETUP 7. On the COLOR line, click the >> icon to open the COLOR SETUP window. The COLOR SETUP window is superimposed on the video image from the camera channel you selected. Adjust the markers for the HUE, BRIGHTNESS, CONTRAST, and SATURATION to produce the best picture from the camera. ) in the lower right corner of the screen, then click the Confirm button in the Note window.
  • Page 34 SECTION 3: DVR SETUP 4. 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. 5.

  • Page 35: Audio

    SECTION 3: 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. 4. 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 36: Network Configuration Settings

    SECTION 3: DVR SETUP 3.5 Network configuration settings Use the NETWORK menu to configure your DVR for use on a LAN, for access through the Internet, for access from a smartphone, and for issuing automated email when alarm conditions occur. Refer to the Chapter 4, Networking your DVR for configuring your system for local LAN and Internet access.

  • Page 37: Motion Detection Setup

    SECTION 3: DVR SETUP Click the >> icon on the EXCEPTION line to open the EXCEPTION ALARM menu. 7. Click the >> icon at the right end of the HDD FULL line. This feature enables the buzzer sound when the HDD is nearly full. Select either OFF, 1 G (remaining), 5 G ,10 G, 1 HOUR, 5 HOUR , 10 HOUR, or 20 HOUR.
  • Page 38 SECTION 3: DVR SETUP 2. Click the q icon at the right end of the CHANNEL line. From the dropdown list, select the camera channel number you want to setup, or select ALL to configure all channels. 3. Click the q icon at the right end of the SWITCH line. From the dropdown list, select ON or OFF to enable or disable motion detection on the channel(s).
  • Page 39 SECTION 3: DVR SETUP Motion Sensing Disabled Motion Sensing Enabled 6. After the motion sensing areas are selected (unshaded), right click to return to the MOTION DETECTION SETUP menu. 7. Check the box to right of the RECORD label to enable recording when motion is detected. 8.

  • Page 40: Networking Your Dvr

    PPPOE connection. In this section, only general guidelines for the setup of a DVR on a simple Ethernet broadband home network are included. If you encounter problems you cannot resolve, contact the Security Cameras Direct Support team at 1.800.316.6027.

  • Page 41: Configure The Dvr For Access On Your Home Network

    SECTION 4: NETWORKING YOUR DVR 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. Although most routers perform similar functions, the specific procedures to configure them vary widely.
  • Page 42 SECTION 4: NETWORKING YOUR DVR d. 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 43 SECTION 4: NETWORKING YOUR DVR d. 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 step 2.e and continue at step 2.f. If the response to the ping command was “Reply from 192 .
  • Page 44 SECTION 4: NETWORKING YOUR DVR 5. On the NETWORK line, click the >> icon to open the NETWORK SETUP menu. 6. 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 45 SECTION 4: NETWORKING YOUR DVR The MEDIA PORT, WEB PORT, and SETUP PORT numbers do not need to be changed unless these numbers conflict with other NOTE devices on your network. 7. 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 46: Verify Local Network Connectability With Ie

    SECTION 4: NETWORKING YOUR DVR 4.1.1 Verify local network connectability with IE After your DVR is setup on a local network, 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 47 SECTION 4: 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 of the DVR user interface.
  • Page 48 SECTION 4: NETWORKING YOUR DVR 4. 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 49 SECTION 4: NETWORKING YOUR DVR 7. 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. The following sections provide a generic procedure for setting up a 4-channel system. If you are setting up an 8- or 16-channel NOTE system, the displays you see may be slightly different.

  • Page 50: Accessing Your Dvr From The Internet

    This procedure requires that the network router be configured for port forwarding. Only general instructions for setting up this capability are included here. Security Cameras Direct provides complete technical support team for viewing your DVR within your LAN. However our support NOTE team cannot assure complete technical assistance for products from other manufacturers, such as routers and modems.

  • Page 51: 4/8/16-Channel Networkable Dvrs

    SECTION 4: NETWORKING YOUR DVR 2. Determine if your router/modem has a dynamic IP address (one that can change arbitrarily, often used by internet service providers (ISPs) for cable/DSL modems) or static IP address (unchanging). If you are unsure, contact your ISP for this information.

  • Page 52: Accessing Your Dvr With A Web Browser

    SECTION 5: ACCESSING YOUR DVR WITH A WEB BROWSER SECTION 5 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 53: Live Screen

    SECTION 5: 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”. 5.2 Live screen After logging in to your DVR, the Live screen will appear.

  • Page 54: Replay Window

    SECTION 5: ACCESSING YOUR DVR WITH A WEB BROWSER 5.3 Replay window The Replay window enables you to play and download recorded video. To use this feature: 1. In the calendar frame, click the date when the video was recorded. In the following example, September 15, 2011 was selected.

  • Page 55: Local Setting

    SECTION 5: 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 56: Logout

    SECTION 5: 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. 5.6 Logout Clicking LOGOUT returns you to the USER LOGIN screen. www.SecurityCamerasDirect.com...

  • Page 57: Kweye Smartphone App

    SECTION 6 KWeye Smartphone App KWeye is a free smartphone app for use with your Security Cameras Direct model DVRXX90N series DVRs (PDCXX50IR, PDCXX54, PDCXX60IR series systems). Its features include: Compatible with most models of these phones: Apple iPhone, iPad, and iPod Touch, Google Android, Symbian, Windows •...
  • Page 58 SECTION 6: 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 59: Installing Kweye In Android

    SECTION 6: KWEYE SMARTPHONE APP After downloading the app, attach your iPhone to your computer, sync the application to your phone. — 6.1.2 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 60: Using Kweye

    SECTION 6: 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 from —...
  • Page 61 SECTION 6: 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 62: Dvr System Menus

    SECTION 7: DVR SYSTEM MENUS SECTION 7 DVR System Menus This section includes a detailed description of the DVR menu system. It is included for reference only. The following sections provide a generic procedure for setting up a 4-channel system. If you are setting up an 8- or 16-channel NOTE system, the displays you see may be slightly different.

  • Page 63: Tool Bar

    SECTION 7: DVR SYSTEM MENUS 7.1.1 Tool Bar The Tool Bar provides icons for accessing menu features. Manual Record / Auto Keylock Advance System Settings Stop Manual Record Sequence Play EZoom Mute On/Off Tool Bar Tool bar icon functions: System Settings: Opens the system configuration menu system. Play: Search, playback and backup recorded files.

  • Page 64: Menu Options

    SECTION 7: DVR SYSTEM MENUS 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. 7.1.2 Menu options To modify/adjust system configuration, click the System Settings icon on the Tool Menu.

  • Page 65: System Menu

    SECTION 7: DVR SYSTEM MENUS Several tabs have options that are spread across more than one window. You can move from window to window by pressing the “>>” button. 7.2 System menu The System menu (see above) contains parameters for setting the basic configuration of your system. it includes the following options: 7.2.1 Language Use this option to change the language of the DVR menu text and the On-Screen Display.

  • Page 66: User Management

    SECTION 7: DVR SYSTEM MENUS 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 67 SECTION 7: DVR SYSTEM MENUS 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 68 SECTION 7: DVR SYSTEM MENUS 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 69: Volume

    SECTION 7: DVR SYSTEM MENUS 7.2.5 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. 7.2.6 HDD Click HDD [System settings ->...

  • Page 70: Maintenance

    SECTION 7: DVR SYSTEM MENUS FORMAT USB: This function allows you to format a USB storage device. 7.2.7 Maintenance Click Maintenance [System settings -> System -> Maintenance] to open the Maintenance setup menu. SYSTEM UPDATE: To perform a system update: 1.

  • Page 71: Information

    SECTION 7: DVR SYSTEM MENUS REBOOT: Use this function to restart the DVR. 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. 7.2.8 Information Click Information [System settings ->...

  • Page 72: Record Channel

    SECTION 7: DVR SYSTEM MENUS 7.3.1 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 73: Audio

    SECTION 7: DVR SYSTEM MENUS For NTSC video output format, the default system resolution and frame rate is CIF @ 30 fps. With this setting, the system will record 120 fps with all channels. The frame rate can be set from 1 fps to 30 fps per channel. 7.3.6 Audio Select OPEN or CLOSED.

  • Page 74: Video

    SECTION 7: DVR SYSTEM MENUS To set up weekly schedules, click on the box of the recording mode you want (Alarm, Normal or No record), then click each box in the schedule time line that you want to apply the mode to. You can also left click and drag a frame over boxes in the schedule time line that you want to apply the mode to.

  • Page 75: Position

    SECTION 7: DVR SYSTEM MENUS 7.4.3 Position You can set the position where the channel name appears in the view window. Press ENTER to switch from U-L, D-L, U-R, D-R and OFF. 7.4.4 Live Set to ON to view the channel in live mode; set to OFF to disable live viewing. 7.4.5 Audio If the camera channel you are configuring is associated with a microphone,set up audio inputs for the current channel.

  • Page 76: Video Setup

    SECTION 7: DVR SYSTEM MENUS 7.4.9 Video Setup Click Video Setup [System settings -> Video -> Video Setup] to open video setup menu. 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.

  • Page 77: Network Setup

    SECTION 7: DVR SYSTEM MENUS 7.5.1 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 78 SECTION 7: DVR SYSTEM MENUS 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 79: Ddns Setup

    SECTION 7: DVR SYSTEM MENUS 7.5.2 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 80: Mobile Monitor

    SECTION 7: DVR SYSTEM MENUS 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 81: Alarm

    SECTION 7: DVR SYSTEM MENUS You can only view one camera channel at a time from a mobile phone. The speed of the display depends on the speed of the NOTE internet connection 7.6 Alarm Move the cursor to ALARM and press ENTER to open the alarm menu. 7.6.1 OUTPUT This function sets the output time for the I/O alarm when an alarm is triggered.

  • Page 82: Exception

    SECTION 7: DVR SYSTEM MENUS 7.6.5 EXCEPTION Click Tool Bar -> System settings -> Alarm -> Exception to open the exception alarm menu. In this menu you can set the buzzer and I/O output for HDD Full, HDD Loss and Video Loss. HDD FULL: You can set buzzer alarm and I/O output alarm when there is a defined space remaining for HDD to recording.

  • Page 83: Motion Detection

    SECTION 7: DVR SYSTEM MENUS CHANNEL: Select the channel you need to setup. I/O ALARM: Each channel corresponds to an I/O status, which means when an alarm is triggered, it will activate the corresponding channel to start alarm recording. N . O .: Normally open alarm type. In the normal state, the sensor device is kept at a constant low voltage (open circuit). If output voltage changes from low to high, then the alarm is triggered (closed circuit).

  • Page 84: Ptz

    SECTION 7: DVR SYSTEM MENUS CHANNEL: Select the channel you need to setup. Open the drop-down menu to select the channel number SWITCH: Set the switch to ON to enable motion detection for the channel selected. SENSITIVITY: Set the sensitivity for the channel selected. A sensitivity of “1” indicates highest sensitivity. Open the drop-down list to select a level appropriate for the channel.

  • Page 85: Channel

    SECTION 7: DVR SYSTEM MENUS 7.7.1 Channel The channel connected to a PTZ device. 7.7.2 Protocol Select the protocol of the PTZ device. Options are: Pelco-D and Pelco-P. 7.7.3 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 86: Cleaning

    SECTION 8: CLEANING SECTION 8 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 to •...

  • Page 87: 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 AVI file format for all video backups and downloads.

  • Page 88: 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 Security Cameras Direct Support team. Removing the cover of your DVR will VOID the warranty.
  • Page 89 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 90 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 91 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 92: Appendix Cdvr Compatible Hdds

    The HDDs listed below are compatible with your DVR. Removing the cover of your DVR will VOID the warranty. If the HDD must be replaced, return the unit to Security Cameras Direct for replacement and setup. WARNING Table 2. DVR Compatible HDDs...

  • Page 93: Appendix Ddvr Compatible Usb Dvd Recorders

    APPENDIX D: DVR COMPATIBLE USB DVD RECORDERS APPENDIX D DVR 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®...

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