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  • Page 2 SHIELD DVR User Manual Before you begin DEFAULT PASSWORD INFORMATION FCC Verification Note: This equipment has been tested and found to To ensure your privacy, this DVR supports password comply with the limits for Class B digital device, protection. pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation.

  • Page 3: Before You Begin

    SHIELD - Rosewill makes high quality home safety and security products and also easy for installation. We are devoted to bringing safety to you, your family, property and business with our SHIELD product line. With SHIELD - Rosewill video security system, you are able to keep a watchful eye on the things you wish to protect.

  • Page 4: Product Introduction

    SHIELD DVR User Manual Product Introduction Digital Video Recorder This is a 4/8/16 Channel H.264 digital video recorder with free Linux OS and provides remote live viewing, motion detection, PTZ support (requires a compatible with PTZ camera), and alert notification (not for RSCM-0704B042).

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    SHIELD DVR User Manual Content Description Page Before you begin Product Introduction Getting started Product Overview Front Panel Rear Panel Remote Control Mouse Control What’s in the Box Connection Diagram Initial Installation HDD Installation System Installation Startup Wizard Basic Setup System Startup Menu Functions Main Menu Access...

  • Page 6: Getting Started

    SHIELD DVR User Manual Getting started How to Read This Long Manual This is a big and detailed user manual, but you won’t have to read all of it. You can read the QIG we provided in the box first to setup your DVR system. It can take a few hours to connect everything and run through the setup procedure.

  • Page 7: Product Overview

    SHIELD DVR User Manual Product Overview Front Panel RSCM-0708B041/RSCM-0708B081/RSCM-0704B041 RSCM-0916B081 Name Function Indicators Power On/ Network /Recording Active IR/Ext.IR Receives signals from the remote control Functional Function keys, and the corresponding number key to switch or exit the function keys Keys Directional controls: Up/Down can jump up or down.

  • Page 8: Rear Panel

    SHIELD DVR User Manual Product Overview Rear Panel RSCM-0704B041/ RSCM-0708B041/ RSCM-0708B081 RSCM-0916B081 RSCM-0704B042 Name Function Video Input COMPOSITE VIDEO SIGNAL (CVBS) INPUT INTERFACE. Audio Input AUDIO INPUT INTERFACE. Video/Audio Output COMPOSITE VIDEO/AUDIO SIGNAL (CVBS) OUTPUT INTERFACE. HDMI Output HD OUTPUT INTERFACE. VGA OUTPUT INTERFACE.

  • Page 9: Remote Control

    SHIELD DVR User Manual Product Overview Remote Control Name Function Multi-window Split screen view button Numeric Code input/number input/channel switch buttons Exit button Navigation Up ,Down, Left, Right and Enter/Menu button buttons Record/ Control playback of recordings Playback control Record mode Manual “record mode”...

  • Page 10: Mouse Control

    SHIELD DVR User Manual Product Overview Mouse Control In addition to the front panel keys and remote control, you can also connect a mouse to a USB port to control the On-Screen Display (OSD) menu functions. The following section describes the mouse functions.

  • Page 11: What's In The Box

    SHIELD DVR User Manual Product Overview What’s in the Box 1* DVR system depends on which one your purchase. (RSCM-0916B081, RSCM-0708B081, RSCM-0708B041, RSCM-0704B041, RSCM-0704B042) 1* QIG 1* CD 1* Mouse 1* Remote control (Not equipped in RSCM-0704B042) 1* RJ45 1* Power adapter for DVR & 1* BNC and DC 1* 5 way power splitter cable (6ft)

  • Page 12: Connection Diagram

    SHIELD DVR User Manual Product Overview Connection Diagram (1/2) In the connection diagram, we take RSCM-0916B081 as an example. Users can assemble other models (RSCM-0916B081, RSCM-0708B081, RSCM-0708B041, RSCM-0704B041, RSCM-0704B042) based on this connection diagram.
  • Page 13 SHIELD DVR User Manual Product Overview Connection Diagram (2/2)

  • Page 14: Initial Installation

    SHIELD DVR User Manual Initial Installation HDD Installation Tools & Preparation You will need a Philips-head screwdriver and a hard disk drive to install inside the DVR housing. Hard Disk Drive (HDD) Specifications: 3.5-inch SATA hard disk drive (up to 4TB). Installation Steps Make sure to take precautions against static electricity discharges when installing the HDD.

  • Page 15: System Installation

    SHIELD DVR User Manual Initial Installation System Installation Preparation Before you integrate the DVR into a complete surveillance system, you will need to assemble all the necessary components and connecting cables. These include cameras with their power adapter(s) and connectors, a video display monitor to display the camera video feed, and connecting cables for all devices. Connecting the DVR To connect the DVR to the other components in the surveillance system you will need to do the following: 1.

  • Page 16: Startup Wizard

    SHIELD DVR User Manual Startup Wizard 1. HELP After you finish connecting your DVR devices and power on the DVR, you may first see the screen below. This is a Startup Wizard which will lead you to the remote viewing via your smartphone and network configuration.
  • Page 17 SHIELD DVR User Manual Startup Wizard 2. NET SET Step2. NET SET Here to setup your network configuration. 1. If your network belongs to DHCP, please check the box of DHCP. The network will search for the IP address automatically. 2.

  • Page 18: Basic Setup

    SHIELD DVR User Manual Basic Setup System Startup LiveView Screen After completely connecting the hardware of the DVR, you can start the LiveView Screen from the front panel of DVR, the remote control, or the USB mouse. If the DVR is installed correctly and the switch is set to “ON” with the power light on, the DVR will boot up automatically.

  • Page 19: System Startup

    SHIELD DVR User Manual Basic Setup System Startup If you log in Main Menu, you will need to enter the Password. User Type User Name Password Administrator admin 123456 User user 123456 Hidden default default 1. Viewing Mode A maximum of 4 channels can be displayed on one monitor at one time.

  • Page 20: Menu Functions

    SHIELD DVR User Manual Menu Functions Main Menu Access Main Menu Access For detailed settings, there are 6 icons which represent various functions in the MAIN MENU. Search for recorded video on system. 1. Configure Format of System Display, Languages, and Remote Control 2.

  • Page 21: Configuration

    SHIELD DVR User Manual Menu Functions CONFIGURATION First, you can setup the basic setting of the DVR in the CONFIGURATION. You can access the CONFIGURATION through MAIN MENU to start setting up the DVR system. You can enter the screen below, and configure related settings.

  • Page 22: System

    SHIELD DVR User Manual Menu Functions CONFIGURATION - SYSTEM SYSTEM We suggest you to set up System Date, Time and Language and other basic information of the DVR system first, so that you can run the recording in the time configuration you desire. You can access to the SYSTEM from CONFIGURATION menu.

  • Page 23: Record

    SHIELD DVR User Manual Menu Functions CONFIGURATION -RECORD Entering RECORD via CONFIGURATION, you can setup the quality of recordings and images. Furthermore, you can arrange your recording schedule here. Clicking Record Plan in RECORD, you can set up the recording schedule by Regular▇(Green), MD▇(Yellow), Alarm▇(Red) modes.

  • Page 24: Network (Basic Settings)

    SHIELD DVR User Manual Menu Functions CONFIGURATION –NETWORK (BASIC SETTINGS) Before starting the remote surveillance, please make sure there is no problem with your internet or network connection before connecting the DVR to the router as below. After the physical connection is done, you can then check the LED indicator “NET”...

  • Page 25: Network (Advanced/Ddns)

    SHIELD DVR User Manual Menu Functions CONFIGURATION –NETWORK (ADVANCED/DDNS) Besides DHCP and Static IP, you can still set up other protocols for your DVR. The below information will guide you through further settings. For viewing access when you are outside your local network where the DVR is setup, please set up the DDNS and complete the Port Forwarding/Port Mapping of your router.

  • Page 26: Network (Port Forwarding)

    SHIELD DVR User Manual Menu Functions CONFIGURATION –NETWORK (Port Forwarding) Port Forwarding/Port Mapping/Port Triggering Port Forwarding allows computers and devices outside of your network to communicate with computers and devices within your local network. You will need to forward ports 80 from the attached router to the IP address of the DVR.

  • Page 27: Network (Ntp)

    SHIELD DVR User Manual Menu Functions CONFIGURATION –NETWORK (NTP) NTP function The NTP function handles time synchronization between the DVR and the GPS clock server to ensure the accuracy of both devices. Internet Configuration CONFIGURATION ￫ NETWORK, select Advanced ￫ NTP to configure it. The NTP function can use a standard NTP server to automatically set the time.

  • Page 28: Alarm

    SHIELD DVR User Manual Menu Functions CONFIGURATION -ALARM Detect Tab Settings After entering the ALARM, we suggest you to setup Detect first to setup the basic operation of Motion Detect(MD), Video Loss, and Camera Masking. This will help you to setup Local Alarm and Net Alarm settings.

  • Page 29: Account

    SHIELD DVR User Manual Menu Functions CONFIGURATION -ACCOUNT Function Description Set the period to trigger the alarm. Click Set and select up to 6 different periods that the alarm is activated (check the box and then select periods the alarm should be activated – selecting 00:00 to 24:00 will set the alarm to run continuously) Period...
  • Page 30 SHIELD DVR User Manual Menu Functions CONFIGURATION -ACCOUNT The default users are admin, user and default. The password of admin and user is 123456. The admin has all authority to the system while user can only process surveillance and playback. The default doesn’t need the password to log in and can’t be deleted.

  • Page 31: Abnormity

    SHIELD DVR User Manual Menu Functions CONFIGURATION -ABNORMITY Here to setup the information when abnormal settings are made to prevent system error during the setup or operation of DVR system. To activate a warning or error message in advance while system runs wrong, click on the check box in front of each option.

  • Page 32: Maintain

    SHIELD DVR User Manual Menu Functions MAINTAIN Here users can check out the information about the DVR system including the basic hardware information and system software details. If update or the defaults of the system are needed, users can process in Maintain Menu.
  • Page 33 SHIELD DVR User Manual Menu Functions MAINTAIN Here to display all log information of the DVR system. Select the Type and the time segment you want then click Search. The system will display the log in tab form. Type: System, Configuration, Storage; Alarm event;...

  • Page 34: Search

    SHIELD DVR User Manual Menu Functions MAIN MENU: SEARCH Index Type Description Calendar Click a specific date for your recording. Time Check Recording List to select recording search start and end time. Play Stop/Play, Pause, Forward, Backward, Previous/Next Frame in pause mode. Recording Choose searched recording mode, including NORMAL, ALARM &...
  • Page 35 SHIELD DVR User Manual Menu Functions SEARCH View recorded video on the system through the SEARCH Menu. To search for the videos: 1. There are two ways to access the SEARCH menu, Right click anywhere on the screen and select Search from quick access menu, the SEARCH menu opens.

  • Page 36: Output

    SHIELD DVR User Manual Menu Functions OUTPUT Users are able to set up different devices connected to the DVR system here, and modify the display settings depending on one’s preference. The Output menu contains 4 functions, P/T/Z, RS-232, Alarm Output and Display which control the management of the peripherals connected to the DVR system.
  • Page 37 SHIELD DVR User Manual Menu Functions OUTPUT RS-232 Note: For some model without RS232, you don’t need to set up. Console: Upgrade and adjust by port and software; Function KeyBoard: Keyboard connected by port NetKeyBoard: Keyboard connected by net port; P/T/Z matrix: Controls the PTZ matrix.
  • Page 38 SHIELD DVR User Manual Menu Functions MAIN MENU: OUTPUT The GUI sets the appearance of the Screen Display. Transparency: 4 levels from Transparent to Opaque. Channel Name: Modify the name you want. The available options are symbols, letters, and numbers. Names can be up to 48 half-width characters and limited to 16 characters, otherwise some problems may occur in multi-screen mode.

  • Page 39: Storage

    SHIELD DVR User Manual Menu Functions STORAGE – HDD MANAGE The HDD Manage menu has two functions, HDD Base and HDD Record which give access to disk management. HDD Base shows DVR storage capacity, available space and operational status. Format: Enables User to format the DVR’s internal hard disk. Set: Tap on the hard disk you want, and click Set to control the access mode setting.
  • Page 40 SHIELD DVR User Manual Menu Functions STORAGE - BACKUP This DVR system supports data backup by USB flash, DVD writer and USB HDD. Connect an external USB device to one of the USB ports to back up video recordings from the DVR’s internal hard disk. Connect an external USB device to one of the USB ports to back up recordings from the DVR’s internal hard disk in the Backup menu.

  • Page 41: Shutdown

    SHIELD DVR User Manual Menu Functions SHUTDOWN MENU LOGOUT SHUTDOWN RESTART SYSTEM Note: Turn DVR power off using the power switch if you plan to exchange the internal hard disk.

  • Page 42: Advanced Settings

    SHIELD DVR User Manual Advanced Settings PTZ Setup and Control In the Live Screen, right click and select P/T/Z Control on the control channel. From P/T/Z control, you can set direction step length, zoom, focus, iris, advanced features, auxiliary features, and camera settings. Step size Controls P/T/Z direction and speed, e.g.
  • Page 43 SHIELD DVR User Manual Advanced Settings PTZ Setup and Control P/T/Z SETTINGS Click Page Switch to enter the AUX interface. (Corresponding with protocol) Click Set to set Preset, Tour, Pattern and Border. Grayed out keys represent unsupported functions. Preset: Set up camera positions by the directional keys. Click Preset and input a Preset number then click Set to save the coordinates to that Preset number.

  • Page 44: Ptz Camera Setup And Control

    SHIELD DVR User Manual Advanced Settings P/T/Z Camera Setup and Control P/T/Z Camera Settings Click Page Switch to access the camera setting interface (only supports part of the protocol). Enter Menu and Exit Menu access or quit the camera settings menu. Click Page Switch to get back to interface.

  • Page 45: Dvr Firmware Update

    DVR FIRMWARE UPDATE DVR FIRMWARE UPDATE You can update the DVR firmware using a downloaded update file available on www.rosewill.com (1) Unzip the DVR update file (e.g. DeviceUpdate_V1.10.R.20120822.rar) (2) Double-click the DVR network update tool (RECUpgrade.exe) as below: (3) Enter the IP address and TCP port code of the DVR device. Click on Login and a login window will display: (4) Enter a User name and password and click on OK to log in to the DVR：...
  • Page 46 SHIELD DVR User Manual Advanced Settings DVR FIRMWARE UPDATE (6). Click the BIOS button to the updating. (7). USB UPDATE Re-name the updatepacket.bin file to vss.bin, put it into the root directory of a USB drive, then plug the USB drive into the USB port on the DVR.

  • Page 47: Remote Surveillance

    SHIELD DVR User Manual Remote Surveillance Remote Login Login Screen Input the IP address assigned to DVR system into the address bar of a web browser, and users can log in the Web Interface as left. Default login: Name: admin, Password: 123456 (Only Internet Explorer supported) Click Install, the re-open the browser, the following tips will show as below.

  • Page 48: Live View Web Interface

    SHIELD DVR User Manual Remote Surveillance LIVE VIEW WEB INTERFACE Camera 01 Camera 02 Camera 03 Camera 04 Item Function Description Channel Channel selection. Local playback: playback local recording Function key Open all: Display live views in surveillance window Surveillance window Change window layout Image color &...

  • Page 49: Live View System Operation

    SHIELD DVR User Manual Remote Surveillance LIVE VIEW SYSTEM OPERATION Click on the area in upper right corner. This allows you to choose to open or close the channel to the main stream or secondary stream. It also displays the current DVR's IP address and transfer rate. The lower left corner shows the current video feed’s channel name.
  • Page 50 SHIELD DVR User Manual Remote Surveillance LIVE VIEW SYSTEM OPERATION P/T/Z CONTROL Set the P/T/Z protocol, （see Setting】→P/T/Z Configuration】） earlier in this manual. Control a P/T/Z camera’s direction, step size, zoom, iris, preset, tour, pattern, border scan, light, wiper and auto pan, etc. Step size controls P/T/Z direction and speed, e.g.

  • Page 51: Live View System Configuration

    SHIELD DVR User Manual Remote Surveillance LIVE VIEW SYSTEM CONFIGURATION CONFIGURATION Access the DVR’s local configuration menu by clicking Configuration. For further details please refer to Local operation guide. SEARCH RECORD Click “Search” to open the search window. You can search and operate recordings, alarms, motion detection, and local recordings.
  • Page 52 SHIELD DVR User Manual Remote Surveillance LIVE VIEW SYSTEM CONFIGURATION Play Double-click a search result to play it in the video window. Control the video playback by using the control icons. A set of standard video playback control icons will display at the bottom of the video window. Download Select a searched video to download.

  • Page 53: Reference

    SHIELD DVR User Manual Reference VOICE INTERCOM Summary The Voice Intercom function enables the DVR bidirectional communication: The User can talk and listen using the provided remote client software or over the Web via the DVR’s audio input and output ports. There are two types of bidirectional communication, sharing and standalone.

  • Page 54: Hdd S.m.a.r.t

    SHIELD DVR User Manual Reference HDD S.M.A.R.T S.M.A.R.T, or “Self-Monitoring, Analysis and Reporting Technology”, is a hard disk technology that is incorporated into some hard disk drives. A S.M.A.R.T HDD can analyze the drive’s head, disc, motor, circuit operation, history and default security values via monitoring instructions in the HDD and the surveillance software.

  • Page 55: Terms

    SHIELD DVR User Manual Reference TERMS Dual-stream Dual-stream: one high bit rate stream for the local HDD for storage QCIF/CIF/2CIF/DCIF/4CIF coding; one low bit rate stream for network transmissions, such as QCIF / CIF coding. I Frame I frame: intra-frame images, removes redundant information to compress the transmittable data, also known as key frames.

  • Page 56: Hdd Capacity Calculation

    SHIELD DVR User Manual Reference HDD CAPACITY CACULATION HDD Capacity Calculation Reference When first installing the DVR, check if the DVR’s internal HDD has been properly installed. There is no capacity limitation for the DVR’s internal HDD, choose an appropriate capacity HDD according to your recording requirements.
  • Page 57 SHIELD DVR User Manual Reference HDD CAPACITY CACULATION How to Detect Western Digital HDDs a) Go to www.wdc.com , choose WD support / download / SATA&SAS / WD Caviar / GP then download the software as shown below. b) Click on the icon for hard disk detection after downloading. c) Double-click on the hard disk in the device list...

  • Page 58: Common Faults

    DVR startup failure or continuous reboot Possible reasons: The system has been damaged by a bad DVR update. There is a problem with the DVR main board, please contact Rosewill. There is an HDD error. Replace the faulty HDD. Remote control does not work Possible reasons: Check if the batteries in the remote control are installed properly.

  • Page 59: Internet Explorer Crash

    SHIELD DVR User Manual Reference INTERNET EXPLORER CRASH Possible reasons: Close Internet Explorer, restart it, access Internet Options from the Tools menu and go to the Advanced tab. Make sure the memory protection item is not enabled. See the following: Uncheck box IE TOOL BAR Internet Explorer 9.0 or above...

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