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  • Page 1 Network Video Recorder Operation Manual XR408 XR616 XR632...

  • Page 2: Safety Precautions

    Before reading this manual This operation manual contains basic instructions on installing and using DirectIP™ Network Video Recorder. Users who are using this product for the first time, as well as users with experience using comparable products, must read this operation manual carefully before use and heed to the warnings and precautions contained herein while using the product.

  • Page 3: Important Safeguards

    Before reading this manual Important Safeguards 1. Read Instructions 14. Damage requiring Service All the safety and operating instructions should be read before the Unplug this equipment from the wall outlet and refer servicing to qualified appliance is operated. service personnel under the following conditions: 2.
  • Page 4 Before reading this manual In-Text Symbol Type Description Caution Important information concerning a specific function. Note Useful information concerning a specific function. User’s Caution Statement Caution: Any changes or modifications to the equipment not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void your authority to operate the equipment.
  • Page 5 Before reading this manual Copyright © 2013 SYSCOM SYSCOM reserves all rights concerning this operation manual. Use or duplication of this operation manual in part or whole without the prior consent of SYSCOM is strictly prohibited. Contents of this operation manual are subject to change without prior notice. The information in this manual is believed to be accurate as of the date of publication.

  • Page 6: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Part 1 – Introduction ....... . . 9 Product Features .
  • Page 7 Table of Contents Remote Control Buttons during Playback ........33 Context Menu .
  • Page 8 Table of Contents Schedule ............58 Callback .

  • Page 9: Part 1 - Introduction

    Part 1 – Introduction Product Features This is a DirectIP™-enabled video recorder that supports surveillance, video recording, and video playback using a network of cameras. This NVR (Network Video Recorder) unit offers the following features: • Real-time 8/16/32-channel DirectIP™ network surveillance •...

  • Page 10: Accessories

    Part 1 – Introduction Accessories Upon unpackaging the product, check the contents inside to ensure that all the following accessories are included. Network Video Recorder Power Cable Quick Guide Operation Manual and iRAS Optical USB Mouse IR Remote Control Program CD Assembly Screws for Adding Hard Rack-mount Kit SATA2 cables...

  • Page 11: Overview

    Part 1 – Introduction Overview Front Panel 1 2 3 4 5 6 Panic Recording Alarm Button PTZ Button Layout Button Button Arrow and Search Mode Menu Button Camera Buttons Playback Control Button Buttons LEDs USB Ports • Some buttons have more than one function. •...
  • Page 12 Part 1 – Introduction 1 Panic Recording Button 7 Camera Button Pressing Panic Recording button displays Pressing the Camera button while in Live or icon and commences recording irrespective Playback mode displays images from the selected of the current schedule. camera in full screen.
  • Page 13 Part 1 – Introduction • Peripheral Device Connection 0 USB Ports Use the USB ports to connect peripherals such • Storage Device Connection as a USB mouse or a USB printer to the NVR. Connect an external USB hard drive or a USB You can also use a USB-to-serial converter and flash memory device to one of the USB ports connect multiple text-in devices to the NVR at the...

  • Page 14: Rear Panel

    Part 1 – Introduction Rear Panel CAUTION : TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK. CAUTION DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK). NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED DO NOT OPEN SERVICE PERSONNEL. VIDEO IN / PoE VIDEO IN 100-240V~ Ext.

  • Page 15: Alarm Connection

    Part 1 – Introduction CAUTION : TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK. CAUTION DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK). NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED DO NOT OPEN SERVICE PERSONNEL. Connect network cameras to the NVR using RJ-45 eSATA Connection cable (Cat5, Cat5e, or Cat6).
  • Page 16 Part 1 – Introduction Power Cable Connection Press down on the button and insert the cable into the opening. Release the button and then pull on the Connect the power cable to this port. This NVR does cable slightly to ensure it is held securely in place. not feature a separate power on/off button and will To disconnect the cable, press down on the button turn on the moment power is supplied.
  • Page 17 Part 1 – Introduction Connections on the Rear Panel Microphone Speaker VGA Monitor Sensor HDMI Monitor eSATA Storage Device Camera Network DirectIP™ Gigabit PoE Switch iRAS Camera Remote Monitoring Keyboard Alarm Power...

  • Page 18: Remote Control

    Part 1 – Introduction Remote Control ID Button PANIC Button Camera Buttons STATUS Button LAYOUT Button PTZ Control Buttons REGISTER MODE Button THUMBNAIL Button CALENDAR Button KEYLOCK Button SETUP Button FREEZE Button LOG Button Enter Button Arrow Buttons ALARM Button SEQUENCE Button &...
  • Page 19 Part 1 – Introduction 1 ID Button 9 CALENDAR Button Used to assign remote control ID values. Displays a video recording playback screen that includes a calendar. No additional remote control assignment is necessary if the system's ID is 0. If the system's 0 KEYLOCK Button ID is a number between 1 and 99, however, you Locks out all remote control keys.
  • Page 20 Part 1 – Introduction ( PTZ Button Initiates PTZ mode and allows you to control the selected PTZ camera. ) VIEW Button Pressing the VIEW button while in PTZ mode displays the preset list. a SAVE Button Press the SAVE button while in PTZ mode to save the current position as a preset.

  • Page 21: Part 2 - Getting Started

    Part 2 - Getting Started Setup Wizard Quick Wizard Setup Wizard lets you configure basic settings Select Quick Wizard. required for operating the system. Setup Wizard only appears during initial booting. To use Wizard after initial booting, go to the system menu and select General >...
  • Page 22 Part 2 - Getting Started Choose the desired Recording Method and click – Recording resolutions used under each recording method and record video quality setting are as follows: Next. High Video Standard Longer Quality Priority Recording Recording Time Profile Profile Priority Profile Motion Event...
  • Page 23 Part 2 - Getting Started Specify whether the system is connected to the Enter in the Device Name field the NVR name Internet and click Next. to be registered on the FEN server and then click Check to check its availability. If you have chosen No, wait for the test to finish •...

  • Page 24: Camera Registration

    Part 2 - Getting Started Camera Registration Once Network Setup Wizard is complete, the system will automatically enter Camera Registration mode and scan for cameras connected to the NVR. – Run DHCP Server: Allocates IP automatically to the camera connected to VIDEO IN port using DHCP.

  • Page 25: Camera View Buttons

    Part 2 - Getting Started Select Scan to commence scanning. • Only cameras that are connected to the NVR via VIDEO IN ports can be scanned and registered. • Selecting Auto Scan (LAN) as the mode scans for network devices matching the selected protocol.

  • Page 26: Video Display Area

    Part 2 - Getting Started 2 Model: Indicates the camera's model. 1 Camera Title Indicates the camera's title. Left-click on the title to 3 MAC: Displays the last 6 digits of the camera's edit the camera's title. MAC address. 4 Title: Indicates the camera's name. Changing a camera's name in the video display area updates the camera list as well.

  • Page 27: Apply/Cancel Buttons

    Part 2 - Getting Started Login Apply/Cancel Buttons While in Camera Registration mode, select Apply to Configuring the NVR's settings and accessing its register all changes. searching and other functions require an authorized user login. Select Cancel to exit Camera Registration mode without applying the changes.

  • Page 28: Live Mode

    Part 2 - Getting Started Live Mode Live Menu Press the Setup button while in Live mode to bring up the Live menu on the top of the screen. Press Setup once more to hide the menu. Use the Arrow buttons on the front panel of the NVR or the remote control to select the menu options.

  • Page 29: Zoom

    Part 2 - Getting Started Full Sequence ! Setup Sequence Used to access the Setup menu. Displays all channels in sequence while in Live mode (single and split screen settings). In order to use the @ Wizard Full Sequence feature, Full Sequence (Display Setup Running the Wizard lets you configure basic - Main Monitor >...

  • Page 30: Ptz Control

    Part 2 - Getting Started PTZ Control Setting Up a PTZ Preset While in PTZ mode, select the VIEW button on the While in Live mode, right-click and select PTZ from remote control to display the Set Preset window and the context menu or press the PTZ button on the assign the current position as a preset.

  • Page 31: Event Monitoring

    Part 2 - Getting Started Event Monitoring Advanced Settings In PTZ mode, selecting a camera and then clicking When an event occurs, the NVR automatically displays Menu button loads the Advanced PTZ screen as shown below. This menu lists Speed, Auto Pan, and the channel linked to the event and shows the icon on the system status area on the upper right other advanced PTZ camera control options available...

  • Page 32: Context Menu Access

    Part 2 - Getting Started Video Recording Context Menu Access While in Live mode, press the remote control's Video recording will only take place if all the button and then the Menu button to display the connections are made correctly as per information Context Menu window.

  • Page 33: Audio Recording

    Part 2 - Getting Started Audio Recording Remote Control Buttons during Playback If the Record Audio option under Record Setup > General has been enabled the camera will record audio along with video. For more information, refer to Camera Button: Displays the selected recording the Audio on page 47, Record Setup on page in full screen.

  • Page 34: Part 3 - Configuration

    Part 3 - Configuration Menu Use To apply default settings, select the Default button located on the left bottom corner of the setup window. Information contained in this section (Menu Use) applies to all other instructions found throughout Part 3 - Configuration. Login with an ID that has permission to access the setup menu is needed to access and make changes Text Input via Virtual Keyboard...

  • Page 35: Mouse

    Part 3 - Configuration Mouse If an upgrade attempt fails, an upgrade failure message will be displayed. Refer to Error Code Types on page 80 for more details. Using a mouse makes it easier to configure the settings. A mouse lets you make selections faster and use its wheel to scroll through long menus.

  • Page 36: Date/Time

    Part 3 - Configuration In order to display the system_log.txt file, you must use the correct character encoding settings and use a fixed-width font. • Clear All Data: Erases all recording data. Selecting Clear All Data displays a confirmation window. Select Clear to proceed.

  • Page 37: User

    Part 3 - Configuration User Select OK. Configure Auto Login and Auto Logout settings. Use this option to register users and assign permissions. Select Apply or OK to exit. • Group names, user names, and passwords can be entered using the virtual keyboard. For more information on using the virtual keyboard, refer to the Text Input via Virtual Keyboard on page •...
  • Page 38 Part 3 - Configuration Group Permissions System Shutdown May shutdown the system from the system menu. Upgrade May upgrade the system from the system menu (System Setup). May adjust each camera's brightness, contrast, saturation, and hue Color Control settings. System Check May view System Check results.

  • Page 39: Storage

    Part 3 - Configuration Storage Monitoring Use this option to configure storage settings. Use this option to configure Monitoring settings. • Settings: Configure when and what the system • Type: Indicates the type of the installed disk. should monitor for. •...
  • Page 40 Part 3 - Configuration Monitoring Options Define monitoring times. If self-diagnosis is not performed on a regular basis, the System system will assume an error. Panic Record Define panic recording actions. The system will assume an error if the system has been scheduled to record normally but recording does not take place during scheduled intervals.

  • Page 41: Camera Setup

    Part 3 - Configuration Camera Setup Advanced Setup Configure security and other advanced camera Refer to the Menu Use on page 34 for basic settings. information on using the Setup menus. General Enable/disable and rename cameras. • Video: Adjust the camera image sensor settings such as white balance and exposure.
  • Page 42 Part 3 - Configuration • Set: Choose a preset number and then enter a Types of configuration options shown vary depending on the PTZ functions supported by the name. This saves the current preset under the camera. specified preset number and name. •...
  • Page 43 Part 3 - Configuration • Set: Used to set up a tour profile. 3 Pattern Used to set up a pattern profile for the camera to follow along. - Name: Enter a name for the tour profile. • Start recording: Select a pattern number, - No.: Indicates the order of the function in the enter a name for the pattern, and then click OK tour sequence.
  • Page 44 Part 3 - Configuration 6 Auto Run: Specify which action to take if the camera has not been controlled for the specified duration of time. 7 Auto Pan: Specify the camera's panning direction. When Auto Pan is selected from • Edit: Rename the selected privacy masking area. a remote program, the camera pans in the •...
  • Page 45 Part 3 - Configuration • IR Mode: IR Mode blocks out the infrared White Balance Options spectrum. You can ensure clear images at all times by blocking out the infrared spectrum in high-lighting conditions and allowing the infrared spectrum to pass through in low-lighting conditions.

  • Page 46: Stream

    Part 3 - Configuration • Local Exposure: Activate Local Exposure. Use Stream Local Exposure on images that appear too dark due to backlighting conditions and on images containing over-exposed sections. Greater the value, clearer the image. e.g.) Dark parking lot entrances and gas station entrances at night (Local Exposure compensates for the bright light coming from incoming vehicle headlights and makes it possible to...

  • Page 47: Audio

    Part 3 - Configuration Audio Configure audio recording settings for all cameras simultaneously. • If an upgrade attempt fails, an upgrade failure message will be displayed. Refer to Error Code Types on page 80 for more details. • The camera will reboot after the upgrade and then reconnect automatically.

  • Page 48: Schedule

    Part 3 - Configuration • Auto Deletion: Configure this option to delete Schedule recording data automatically after the specified number of days has elapsed. Select between 1 day and 999 days. To disable Auto Deletion, select Never. If enabled, recording data will be stored on the NVR for the specified number of days and then deleted automatically.
  • Page 49 Part 3 - Configuration • Channel: Select which cameras to apply the Simple Mode Options schedule to. • Mode: Select No Record, Time, Event, or Time • Settings: Select to configure default recording & Event. profile values for Time Lapse and Event Recording modes.

  • Page 50: Pre-Event

    Part 3 - Configuration Pre-Event Motion When an event occurs, enabling this option includes the specified duration prior to the event in the event- triggered recording. • No.: Select which cameras to apply Motion Detection to. • Sensitivity: Set daytime and nighttime sensitivity settings between 1 (Low) and 5 (High).
  • Page 51 Part 3 - Configuration In order to use the Callback feature, the NVR must be registered on the remote program. • Motion Ignoring Time: The system does not produce event log entries or issues remote notifications regarding motion detected during the specified time following the initial motion detection.
  • Page 52 Part 3 - Configuration • Zone: Define the motion detection block. - OK: Save the changes and exit the menu. - Cancel: Exit the menu without saving the changes. • Actions: Specify which actions to take when Trip Zone is detected. - Record: Specify which cameras to begin linked recording on when an event occurs.

  • Page 53: Alarm-In

    Part 3 - Configuration Alarm-In Tampering • No.: Select which cameras to apply Tampering to. • No.: Enable / disable alarm-ins. • Sensitivity: Set to between 1 (Low) and 5 (High). • Activation Time: Specify how long tampering This option includes both local and network camera detection needs to last in order for it to be alarm-ins.

  • Page 54: Video Loss

    Part 3 - Configuration Video Loss • Activation Time: Specify how long audio detection has to last in order for it to be considered an event. Audio detections that do not last for the specified duration of time will not be considered as events. •...
  • Page 55 Part 3 - Configuration • Time Out: Once Time Out has been enabled, the system will assume the end of a transaction if no new string is entered within the specified duration of time. Select between 5 secs and 15 mins. Selecting RS232, RS485, USB-Serial 1 through 8, or LAN 1 through 16 as the port activates the Port Setup button.

  • Page 56: Device Setup

    Part 3 - Configuration Device Setup Network Setup Refer to the Menu Use on page 34 for basic Refer to the Menu Use on page 34 for basic information on using the Setup menus. information on using the Setup menus. Alarm-Out General Select the + icon at the bottom left corner of the...

  • Page 57: Ip Address

    Part 3 - Configuration IP Address • To use the UPnP (Universal Plug and Play) feature, select Use UPnP. If using an IP router (or NAT), UPnP service allows the device to automatically Designate the IP address type as Manual or DHCP. forward the port to the NVR.

  • Page 58: Fen

    Part 3 - Configuration • Status: Used to check the status of the device being registered to the FEN server. If using a dynamic IP address, FEN service makes it Select Save after making changes to register the easy to connect to the NVR from a remote program NVR's name to the FEN server.

  • Page 59: Callback

    Part 3 - Configuration Callback The event recordings generated by a camera can be attached only. Select the MP4 Clip option at the Configure Callback settings. bottom to attach .mp4 video clips. SMTP Setup Select SMTP Setup at the bottom right corner of the screen to configure an SMTP server.

  • Page 60: Sns

    Part 3 - Configuration The Push feature sends out event-related messages to mobile phone. Enable to receive the event occured in NVR on This option enables the NVR to send out SNS the mobile phone(Android, iOS). The NVR must be messages.

  • Page 61: Main Monitor

    Part 3 - Configuration • Text-In: Displays strings received from text-in devices. Select Display Dwell and specify how long to display the text-in string. Text-in strings are shown on the single screen only. Main Monitor Configure monitor-related settings. • Mode: Select Full Sequence or Cameo Sequence.

  • Page 62: Status Setup

    Part 3 - Configuration Status Setup Refer to the Menu Use on page 34 for basic information on using the Setup menus. Event This screen displays an overview of all events. When an event occurs, the corresponding channel flashes for 5 seconds. Event Types Alarm-In Check Alarm-In...

  • Page 63: Storage

    Part 3 - Configuration Storage Indicates each disk's status. Configure Disk Bad and Disk Temperature settings under Setup > System > Monitoring. Not Formatted A disk that has never been used before. • Disk performing normally. Good • If the HDD is partially damaged, indicates the bad sector Disk Bad percentage.

  • Page 64: Network

    Part 3 - Configuration Network This page provides a complete overview of the network status in real-time. Information shown include camera connection status, LAN port link status, power consumption, number of connected clients, and network connection info. Camera Connection indicates the camera is connected. indicates the camera is not connected.

  • Page 65: Part 4 - Search

    Search Part 4 - Search Time-Lapse Search While in Live mode, select the Search Mode icon and select Time-Laspe Search or Event Log Search. Select Setup while in Search mode to display a menu from which you can select Control Area. Press Setup once more to move the Control Area.

  • Page 66: Search Menu

    Part 4 - Search Search Menu 4 5 6 7 8 9 1 Layout Used to change the screen layout to single screen, 2x2, 3x3, 4x4, 5x5, or 6x6. 2 Previous/Next Group Loads the previous/next screen group. 3 Display • OSD On/Off: Enables/disables the OSD feature. •...
  • Page 67 Part 4 - Search 4 5 6 7 8 1 Bookmark • Select the icon to add a bookmark to the current playback position. • Select a bookmark from the Bookmark setup window on the right side of the Time-Lapse Search mode screen to move to the registered playback position.

  • Page 68: Context Menu

    Part 4 - Search 4 Event Search • Farther back the data is on the record table, the Selecting Event Search provides Motion Search and more recent it is. Text-In Search options. • If the system's clock is changed to a previous •...

  • Page 69: Motion Search

    Part 4 - Search Motion Search • The Zone setting can be configured in the identical manner as the Zone setting under System Setup - Motion Detection. For more information, refer to the Select Motion Search from the Search menu to bring Motion on page 50.

  • Page 70: Clip Copy

    Part 4 - Search Select Option... to configure Text-In Search options. A-B Clip Copy Designate a start point and an end point and copy the data in between. Select Export – A-B Clip Copy from the Search menu to set point A. The icon will appear on the status indicator area on the upper right corner of the screen.

  • Page 71: Print

    Part 4 - Search • Printer Model • One-Touch Clip Copy configures the storage - File Printer: Saves the current frame to the USB range automatically based on the storage drive's storage device as a .pdf file that can be printed on capacity.

  • Page 72: Overlapped Recording Search

    Part 4 - Search Overlapped Recording Search • If designating From or To settings manually, you will be able to enable/disable the Check Time Overlap option. If the system's clock is changed to a point in the past, If the system's clock has been changed and the overlapping recordings may be produced.

  • Page 73: Part 5 -Webguard

    WebGuard Part 5 -WebGuard WebGuard is a program that allows you to view and search video from remote locations over the Internet and can be accessed on a regular web browser such as Internet Explorer. System requirements for running WebGuard are as follows: •...

  • Page 74: Web Live Mode

    Part 5 -WebGuard • Launching a new version of WebGuard for the first time can cause Internet Explorer to load information from the previous version. In this case, navigate to Tools → Internet Options → General, delete temporary Internet files, and then restart WebGuard.
  • Page 75 Part 5 -WebGuard Click to print the current video screen using a printer connected to the computer. Click to save the current video screen as an image file. Click to configure rendering mode and OSD settings. Select rendering mode to adjust the video output rate or select which OSD elements to display on the screen from the OSD list.

  • Page 76: Web Search Mode

    Part 5 -WebGuard Web Search Mode A remote web search program that allows you to search for recordings from remote locales in real-time. While in Web Search mode, connection to remote locales will terminate automatically after 30 minutes of inactivity. &...
  • Page 77 Part 5 -WebGuard Click to switch over to Web Live mode. Shows login information. Select the camera you wish to search. Use the arrow buttons to navigate to the previous/next camera group. Zoom in or out on the video. Adjust image brightness. Apply image filters (Sharpen, Blur, Equalizer, Interpolation, and Revert) to the images.
  • Page 78 Part 5 -WebGuard Select a camera from the screen and right-click to bring up the pop-up menu. • Change Camera Title: Used to change the camera's name. Renaming the camera in Web Search mode does not affect the camera's name on the remote system. If no name is entered for the camera, the name used at the remote locale is shown on the screen.

  • Page 79: Part 6 - Appendix

    Part 6 - Appendix System Log Types Boot Up Panic On System Shutdown Panic Off Restart Clear All Data Upgrade Success Clear Disk Upgrade Error Format Disk Power Failure Disk Full Time Changed Auto Deletion Time Zone Change Search Begin Time Sync.

  • Page 80: Error Code Types

    Part 6 - Appendix Error Code Types Upgrade Error Codes Type Type Unknown Error Remote Network Error Incorrect File Version No Remote Upgrade Permission Incorrect OS Version Remote Upgrade File Save Failure Incorrect Software Version Remote Upgrade Cancelled by User Incorrect Kernel Version USB Storage Device Mount Failure Storage Device Mount Failure...
  • Page 81 Part 6 - Appendix Network Error Codes Type Type Cause of Failure Unknown Connection Cancelled by User Normal Logout No Response from Network Device Host All Channels in Use - Connection Denied High Network Noise Level Incorrect Product Version Info Transmission Queue Full Incorrect User Name or Password Incorrect OEM Info...

  • Page 82: Troubleshooting

    Part 6 - Appendix Troubleshooting Problem Solution • Check the power cable connection status. The main unit won't turn on. • Check the power outlet. • Check the camera's video cable connection status. • Check the monitor's video cable connection status. Unable to display Live video.

  • Page 83: Specifications

    VGA: 1 DB15 Video Resolution 1920x1080, 1680x1050 480ips @ Full HD (XR632, XR616) Recording Speed (IPS) 240ips @ Full HD (XR408) Playback Speed (IPS) 120ips @ Full HD Alarm In 4 TTL, NC/NO programmable, 2.4V (NC) or 0.3V (NO) threshold, 5V DC...
  • Page 84 Part 6 - Appendix Connectors Video In Ethernet: 9 ports Camera Power Out Ethernet: 8 ports HDMI: 1 HDMI Monitor Out VGA: 1 DB15 Audio In 1 RCA connector Audio Out 1 RCA connector Alarm Terminal block Ethernet Port 1 RJ-45 eSATA Ports 4 eSATA Ports RS232 Serial Port...

  • Page 85: Index

    Part 6 - Appendix Index Alarm-In Panic Recording Alarm-Out Pre-Event Audio Recording Print PTZ Control Camera Registration Clip Copy Recording Record Setup Event Monitoring Schedule Search Storage Stream IP Address Text-In Text-In Search Timelapse Mode Live Mode Login Upgrade Motion Search Mouse Video-Analytics WebGuard...

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