Standalone DVR SEC-DVR309/SEC-DVR316 User Manual Specification Model SEC-DVR309_9ch / SEC-DVR_16ch System O.S. Embedded Linux 2.6 Multiplex Sixplex operation - simultaneous record, live, playback, backup, control, & remote access Processor Multiple Certification FCC, CE Video Format NTSC/ PAL Input 9-CH, BNC...
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Standalone DVR SEC-DVR309/SEC-DVR316 User Manual remote software upgrade One I.E. page for unlimited DVRs connection Configurable HTTP/Control/Data port E-mail Alarm notification to stationary or mobile devices Alarm video/audio file storage Video 1/4/9/16 split-window & SEQ mode for I.E. Audio Two way audio and Audio Broadcasting...
Standalone DVR SEC-DVR309/SEC-DVR316 User Manual Hardware Introduction And Installation SEC-DVR309/SEC-DVR316 Front view Name Description DVD Writer (optional) Used for backup purpose if installed. USB Mouse Connector Connect to USB 1.1 compatible mouse before the DVR is power on. USB connector Connect to USB 2.0 compatible storage device, such as USB...
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Standalone DVR SEC-DVR309/SEC-DVR316 User Manual Press this button to copy the playback images to the internal Copy Button ( DVD writer or the storage device connected to the USB port. Press this button again to stop copying. MENU / ESC Button Press this button to display the main menu or escape to the upper level display.
Standalone DVR SEC-DVR309/SEC-DVR316 User Manual SEC-DVR309/SEC-DVR316 Back view Name Description Video Input Connectors Connect system cameras to these BNC connectors. The (1-16/1-9) internal 75 termination is always ON. Video Out (CALL, MAIN) Connect TV monitor to the upper BNC connector for call monitor display, and connect TV monitor to the lower BNC connector for main monitor display.
Standalone DVR SEC-DVR309/SEC-DVR316 User Manual (3-4). RS-485 Connector Connect this connector to RS-422/485 compatible PTZ camera(s) or keyboard. Please refer to the manuals come with the RS-485 compatible devices for the correct settings. Power Input (DC 12V) Connect to DC 12V power source.
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Standalone DVR SEC-DVR309/SEC-DVR316 User Manual for detail setup) Zoom Press to adjust the zoom of the cameba. Adjust Click to switch between different display layouts. Menu Press to access the menu dialog box. Mute Press to either mute or un-mute audio.
Standalone DVR SEC-DVR309/SEC-DVR316 User Manual Standalone DVR Utility Installation & Manual 4.4.1 Utility Installation Insert the Installation CD into the CD-ROM. Execute ‘’Autorun.exe’’. Next Click on ‘’Utility’’ button. * AVI Converter can convert the backup file from Standalone into AVI file.
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Standalone DVR SEC-DVR309/SEC-DVR316 User Manual 4.4.2 Manual Click on ’’Manual’’ button. Click on ‘’English Version‘’ button to view English Manual.
Standalone DVR SEC-DVR309/SEC-DVR316 User Manual Basic Connections Please refer to the following diagram for the connections. Please make sure to set the NTSC/PAL Selector Switch on the back panel according to the local TV system for the digital video/audio recorder to work correctly.
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Standalone DVR SEC-DVR309/SEC-DVR316 User Manual Hard disk drive(s) / DVD Writer Make sure to install at least one SATA hard disk drive (Max. storage size 2TB/HDD) inside the DVR. The steps are as below: 1. Power off the machine, and then use a screwdriver to uncover it.
Standalone DVR SEC-DVR309/SEC-DVR316 User Manual Power Connect DC 12V power source to DC 12V Input. Optional Connections Ethernet Connect the Ethernet connector to a standard twisted-pair Ethernet cable for remote access via LAN or internet. Please make sure to setup the related configurations as described in Section 7.7.10 Network...
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Standalone DVR SEC-DVR309/SEC-DVR316 User Manual eSATA Hard Disk Connect the eSATA connector to an eSATA hard disk for HDD extension.
Standalone DVR SEC-DVR309/SEC-DVR316 User Manual Basic Operation Text Input Press ▲▼◄► to highlight the text to be edited then press Enter to call up the alpha-numeric text pad. Name Description Press to enter the available number. Press to enter the available number and letter shown on the screen.
Standalone DVR SEC-DVR309/SEC-DVR316 User Manual Basic Operations The basic user’s operations after he/she has logged into the system are described below: Numeric (Mouse: Press these buttons to switch to the full-window display for the camera. If the camera already exists in the other window, the focus window will exchange with that window for cameras.
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Standalone DVR SEC-DVR309/SEC-DVR316 User Manual MENU (Mouse: In split-window display, press this button to display the versatile menu. (Mouse: In split-window display, press this button to enter PTZ control mode if the focus camera is a PTZ camera. (Mouse: In full screen display, press this button to enter Digital Zoom mode. Please refer to Chapter 5.3 Digital Zoom for the detailed operations in Digital Zoom mode.
Standalone DVR SEC-DVR309/SEC-DVR316 User Manual Digital Zoom To use this function, press X2 button The system supports X2/X4 Digital Zoom function. (Mouse: in full screen display to enter Digital Zoom mode. There will be a zoom window shown in the video window as shown. The zoom window (a) will always be shown at zoom factor X1, (b) can be shown or hidden at zoom factor X2, and (c) will never be shown at zoom factor X4.
Standalone DVR SEC-DVR309/SEC-DVR316 User Manual Main Screen Name Description Video Screen Display live/playback video. Camera ID Shows ID number of the camera. Time / Date Shows the current recording time and date. Audio When audio is turned on, audio icon will be displayed on the screen.
Standalone DVR SEC-DVR309/SEC-DVR316 User Manual Menu Press menu (Mouse: ring up a list of function setting menu. to b There are a variety of displays under Menu display. Please refer to chart as below: ( Please refer to Chapter 7.1 Login / Logout for Login/Logout display ) ▲▼◄►...
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Standalone DVR SEC-DVR309/SEC-DVR316 User Manual This feature allows user to upgrade the software directly from the external devices such as DVD and USB flash Software Upgrade drive. Allows users to shutdown the system to prevent data loss. Shutdown Press this button to escape from Menu display, and...
Standalone DVR SEC-DVR309/SEC-DVR316 User Manual Login / Logout In Menu display, press ▲▼ to change the highlighted option to Login / Logout, and then press ENTER (Mouse: Click in the menu item) to call up Login / Logout display as shown below.
Standalone DVR SEC-DVR309/SEC-DVR316 User Manual 7.2 Status In Menu display, press ▲▼ to change the highlighted option to Status, and then press ENTER to call up Status display as shown below. This page will display the status of the system in terms of alarm and normal record size, camera status, hardware and software version.
Standalone DVR SEC-DVR309/SEC-DVR316 User Manual name and password are forgotten. Note: The serial number can only be used once. Please contact the supplier for a new serial number. Hardware version This is the hardware version information. Software version This is the software version information.
Standalone DVR SEC-DVR309/SEC-DVR316 User Manual Name Description Audio This column shows the list of all the available audio feeds. Press ▲▼ to access the audio input that is to be setup. Mute to mute the selected audio channel. Press ENTER or check( ) / uncheck (-) this item.
Standalone DVR SEC-DVR309/SEC-DVR316 User Manual Click to restore the video setting to its previously saved (Mouse: MODE setting. Click this button to escape from this screen, and return (Mouse: to MENU display. 7.5 VGA Display In Menu display, press ▲▼ to change the highlighted option to VGA Display, and then press ENTER to call up VGA Display dialog as shown below.
Standalone DVR SEC-DVR309/SEC-DVR316 User Manual 7.6 Backup Device In Menu display, press ▲▼ to change the highlighted option to Backup Device, and then press ENTER to call up Backup Device display as shown below. This window allows user to view the connection status of the backup device and to initiate data backup.
Standalone DVR SEC-DVR309/SEC-DVR316 User Manual Configuration Click Backup (Mouse: Left click) to store the data files to an external storage device. For software V6.13 or above, you may specify the directory to backup the configurations to. Click Restore (Mouse: Left click) to restore the data files from the For software V6.13 or above,...
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Standalone DVR SEC-DVR309/SEC-DVR316 User Manual Directory The directory in the backup device to store the archived files. Please follow the Text Input method described in Chapter 5.1 Text Input to input the directory. Cameras The video/audio of the cameras to be archived.
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Standalone DVR SEC-DVR309/SEC-DVR316 User Manual previous display. Except the playback buttons, the user can still do all the other operations in split-window display as if there is no playback. Please refer to Chapter 5.2 Basic Operations for the operations of the other buttons.
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Standalone DVR SEC-DVR309/SEC-DVR316 User Manual DVD Disc Support Some DVD Discs Tested – Only single-side, single-layer disc is supported Infomedia’s DVD+R 16X Mitsubishi’s DVD+RW 1-4X Philips’s DVD+RW 1-4X Ritek’s DVD-R 8X Ritek’s DVD+RW 1-4X Verbatim’s DVD+RW 1-4X Note: For each camera and each backup, a batch file will be generated as well as the backup files.
Standalone DVR SEC-DVR309/SEC-DVR316 User Manual Setup In Menu display, press ▲▼ to change the highlighted option to Setup, and then press ENTER (Mouse: Left click) to call up Setup display as shown below. (To enter Setup Menu display of the system, please login as Administrator first.) ▲▼...
Standalone DVR SEC-DVR309/SEC-DVR316 User Manual Password System RS-232 / 422 / 485 Network Factory Default If the user wants to reset all the settings to factory default values, he/she may press ▲▼◄► to change the highlighted option to Factory Defaults, and then press ENTER.
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Standalone DVR SEC-DVR309/SEC-DVR316 User Manual ▲▼◄► Press these buttons to select the items. Numeric (Mouse: Press these buttons to select the camera. Press this button to escape from this screen, and return to previous display. Name Description REC Resolution Press to adjust the recording resolution to 360x240, 720x480 or 720x240.
Standalone DVR SEC-DVR309/SEC-DVR316 User Manual 7.7.2 Camera In Setup display, press ▲▼ to change the highlighted option to Camera, and then press ENTER (Mouse: Left click) to call up Camera Setup display as shown below. This is to enable user to configure the camera setting and to set up the video loss trigger, motion detection, recording quality and recording rate.
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Standalone DVR SEC-DVR309/SEC-DVR316 User Manual Name Description Camera The number corresponds to the camera supported. Title User can assign a title to different camera for identification purpose. (Please refer to chapter 5.1 Text Input on text/numeric entry) Video Loss A warning can be triggered to alert the administrator during video (Settings..)
Standalone DVR SEC-DVR309/SEC-DVR316 User Manual 7.7.2.1 Video Loss Setting In Setup display, press ▲▼ to change the highlighted option to Video Loss Settings.. , and then press ENTER to call up Video Loss Setup display as shown below. (Mouse: Left click) ▲▼...
Standalone DVR SEC-DVR309/SEC-DVR316 User Manual Pre-record Press to adjust the transition period before initiating the recording prior to motion detection. Alarm Out Click to select the video loss triggered alarm output. Buzzer Press Enter or (Mouse: Left click) to check ( ) or uncheck (-) this item.
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Standalone DVR SEC-DVR309/SEC-DVR316 User Manual COPY Press this button to copy the Video Loss settings of the focus camera to all the following cameras. (EX. focus camera is 5, its Video Loss settings will be copied to those of cameras 6-16.) Press this button to escape from this screen, and return to previous display.
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Standalone DVR SEC-DVR309/SEC-DVR316 User Manual be sent to email when motion is detected. Press Enter or to check ( ) or uncheck (-) this item. When checked, enable this feature will trigger video files be sent to the FTP server upon motion detection.
Standalone DVR SEC-DVR309/SEC-DVR316 User Manual 7.7.3 Alarm In Setup display, press ▲▼ to change the highlighted option to Alarm, and then press ENTER to call up Alarm display as shown below. This feature allows administrator to define the condition for the alarm to be triggered.
Standalone DVR SEC-DVR309/SEC-DVR316 User Manual Goto Preset User can set the monitor to display the defined preset camera image upon an event trigger. Please refer to Chapter 8 PTZ Control. Pre-record Press to adjust the transition period before initiating the recording prior to event trigger.
Standalone DVR SEC-DVR309/SEC-DVR316 User Manual (Mouse: Left click) ▲▼◄► Press these buttons to select the items. (Mouse: Press this button to escape from this screen, and return to previous display. Name Description Total Pages Press to set the total of display channels for each screen.
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Standalone DVR SEC-DVR309/SEC-DVR316 User Manual (Mouse: Left click) ▲▼◄► Press these buttons to select the items. COPY Press this button to copy the settings of the focus weekday to all the following weekdays. (EX. focus weekday is TUE, its settings will be copied to those of weekdays WED-SAT.)
Standalone DVR SEC-DVR309/SEC-DVR316 User Manual 7.7.6 HDD In Setup display, press ▲▼ to change the highlighted option to HDD, and then press ENTER to call up HDD Setup display as shown below. In the surveillance applications, alarm video/audio is much more important than normal video/audio.
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Standalone DVR SEC-DVR309/SEC-DVR316 User Manual record size is zero, the alarm video/audio will be recorded in normal record partition for software V6.13 or above. Auto Overwrite When auto overwrite is enabled(check: ), new data will automatically replace old data under HDD space shortage condition. If Auto...
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Standalone DVR SEC-DVR309/SEC-DVR316 User Manual 7.7.6.1 HDD format and Clear In HDD Setup display, press MODE to call up HDD format and Clear display as shown below. Each of the HDDs must be formatted before it can be used to record video/audio.
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Standalone DVR SEC-DVR309/SEC-DVR316 User Manual Alarm Record This shows the partition size (%) that stores alarm recording data. Please follow the Text Input method described in Chapter 5.1 Text Input to change the value. Please note that if the alarm record percentage for all HDDs is zero, the alarm video/audio will be recorded in normal record partition for software V6.13 or above.
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Standalone DVR SEC-DVR309/SEC-DVR316 User Manual 7.7.6.2 Advanced HDD Setup In HDD Setup display, press SEQ to call up Advanced HDD Setup display as shown. The HDD Failure Action in Advanced HDD Setup allows the administrator to define how the system responds to the detected HDD failure, while the Privacy settings allow the administrator to set the DVR to record for Limited Period and the Retention Period of its HDD storage.
Standalone DVR SEC-DVR309/SEC-DVR316 User Manual To log to event logs or not. Press ENTER or check/uncheck this item. The default setting is “ ”- checked. E-mail To send the event e-mail to remote station or not. The e-mail will be sent to the predefined receivers when the event is triggered.
Standalone DVR SEC-DVR309/SEC-DVR316 User Manual Name Description Login Name Administrator can assign a login name for other users. (Please refer to chapter 5.1 Text Input for text/numeric entry) Note: The default login name for administrator is aa. The user can use it to login the system for the first time.
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Standalone DVR SEC-DVR309/SEC-DVR316 User Manual ▲▼◄► Press these buttons to select the items. Press this button to escape from this screen, and return to Setup Menu display. If the Save dialog is shown, press ENTER to exit and save, ESC to exit without saving.
Standalone DVR SEC-DVR309/SEC-DVR316 User Manual French, Greek, Japanese, Portuguese, Simplified & Traditional Chinese, Thai (For software V6.13 or above Protection Key This function is currently inapplicable. 7.7.9 RS-232 / 422 / 485 In Setup display, press ▲▼ to change the highlighted option to RS-232/422/485, and then press ENTER to call up RS-232/422/485 Setup as shown.
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Standalone DVR SEC-DVR309/SEC-DVR316 User Manual Stop Bit Press to set the stop bit. Parity Press to set the parity. DVR/Camera ID Press to assign the DVR/Camera an ID. (Please refer to NOTE 2.) MODE Click Mode to enter the optional RS-232 setting.
Standalone DVR SEC-DVR309/SEC-DVR316 User Manual 7.7.10 Network In Setup display, press ▲▼ to change the highlighted option to Network , and then press ENTER to call up Network Setup as shown. The Network Setup allows the administrator to setup all Ethernet network related parameters.
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Standalone DVR SEC-DVR309/SEC-DVR316 User Manual Press Enter to edit the IP address. To get the static IP address, please contact your local ISP (Internet IP Address Service Provider). (Please refer to Chapter 5.1 Text Input for text/numeric entry) Net Mask Press Enter to edit the net mask.
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Standalone DVR SEC-DVR309/SEC-DVR316 User Manual 7.7.10.1 Email Setting In Network Setup, press ENTER to call up E-mail Setup as shown when the highlighted option is E-mail. The E-mail Setup allows the administrator to set e-mail related parameters. When an event occurs and E-mail is enabled for the corresponding action, an e-mail will be sent based on the parameters set here.
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Standalone DVR SEC-DVR309/SEC-DVR316 User Manual Attachment This allows user to be alerted with an image attached email. 7.7.10.2 FTP setting In Network Setup, press ▲▼ to change the highlighted option to FTP, and then press ENTER to call up FTP Setup as shown.
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Standalone DVR SEC-DVR309/SEC-DVR316 User Manual In Network Setup, press ENTER to call up Advanced Network Setup as shown when the highlighted option is Adv.. The Advanced Network Setup allows the administrator to set advanced network parameters. If the user is not familiar with network administration, please DO NOT modify the items in this dialog.
Standalone DVR SEC-DVR309/SEC-DVR316 User Manual CMS Server URL The URL (Uniform Resource Locators) for the CMS #1-2 Server #1 and #2. The DVR will connect with up to two CMS servers automatically once it’s running. Please note that with this feature, the DVR needs not to be a web server, while the CMS server needs to be a web server.
Standalone DVR SEC-DVR309/SEC-DVR316 User Manual PTZ Control Step 1. Connect DVR and PTZ Camera as below diagram. Connect the RS-485 connector to PTZ camera(s) via the appropriate cable. (Please refer to Section 4.6 Option Connections_PTZ Cameras) Step 2. Adjust the DIP SWITCH on the bottom of the Speed Dome PART...
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Standalone DVR SEC-DVR309/SEC-DVR316 User Manual RS485 Connection diagram Serial connection RS-485 control cable of each camera Please note that the last Speed Dome should be enabled with terminal resister for better signal transmission. Step 3. DVR Settings of PELCO-D Test PTZ Camera already connected sucessfully.
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Standalone DVR SEC-DVR309/SEC-DVR316 User Manual Set Baud Rate of PTZ Camera: Access to Setup MENU of Standalone DVR then choose RS-232/422/485 Setup. Press (on DVR remote controller) to set the Baud Rate to be 2400. (That’s the key point to let standalone DVR & Speed Dome communicate each...
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Standalone DVR SEC-DVR309/SEC-DVR316 User Manual Step 4. Press the PTZ button DVR remote controller to confirm (Mouse: PTZ function. Then press Zoom in & zoom out (Mouse: function of Speed Dome operation confirmation. If a camera is also a PTZ camera, there will be an asterisk (*) preceding its title in its video window in split-window display.
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Standalone DVR SEC-DVR309/SEC-DVR316 User Manual NEXT Press this button for the next miscellaneous function. The miscellaneous functions include Focus, Iris, Auto PAN, SEQ, Preset, and Pan Speed. And the active one will be shown on the lower right corner of the screen. The miscellaneous function specific operations are described in the following table.
Standalone DVR SEC-DVR309/SEC-DVR316 User Manual Software Upgrade In Menu display, press ▲▼ to change the highlighted option to Software Upgrade, and then press ENTER to call up Software Upgrade display as shown below. User can upgrade the software from the upgrading files stored inside the external storage media such as DVD, SD card or USB flash drive.
Standalone DVR SEC-DVR309/SEC-DVR316 User Manual 10 Search & Playback There are five ways to search the recorded video/audio for playback: (a) Search by time, (b) Search by event, (c) Smart search, (d) Search archived files, and (e) POS Search (Note: POS not supported) In split-window display, press SEARCH button to call up Search Menu display as shown.
Standalone DVR SEC-DVR309/SEC-DVR316 User Manual 10.1 Search By Time This section explains how user can search for specific data by defining the date and time as the search criteria. ▲▼◄► Press these buttons to select the items. Press this button to escape from this screen, and return to Menu display.
Standalone DVR SEC-DVR309/SEC-DVR316 User Manual Press this button to backup (copy) the selected type of COPY recorded video/audio starting from the Search Time (described below) in the HDD to the connected backup device without playback. The Backup display (described in Section 10.6) will be shown.
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Standalone DVR SEC-DVR309/SEC-DVR316 User Manual The user may (1) press ENTER to enter Event Playback display of the selected event log in this list, (2) press Play Buttons ( / II, ) to playback it directly, or (3) press Copy Button (...
Standalone DVR SEC-DVR309/SEC-DVR316 User Manual 10.3 Smart Search This section explains how user can use a defined time range to search the recorded data. ▲▼◄► Press these buttons to select the items. Press this button to escape from this screen, and return to Menu display.
Standalone DVR SEC-DVR309/SEC-DVR316 User Manual search time, camera, and motion masks. The files are shown from the oldest to the newest, and its page number is shown on the lower-left corner. The user may (1) press ENTER to enter Smart Search Playback...
Standalone DVR SEC-DVR309/SEC-DVR316 User Manual Available Space Shows the free space of the device. Archived File list The archived files in the selected Disk Storage. Please select the file, and then press ENTER to enter Archived File Playback display of...
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Standalone DVR SEC-DVR309/SEC-DVR316 User Manual up to 64/16X, and then back to 2X. Single Step Button ( Press this button to play the recorded images frame by frame. ENTER Press this button to display the GPS/POS data if there’s GPS/POS data accompanied with the playback camera.
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Standalone DVR SEC-DVR309/SEC-DVR316 User Manual the storage device. For DVD disc, the files won’t be written to the disc until the storage size reaches 1 GB or the user stop copying. Writing to the disc may take more than 1 minute for every 100 MB (depending on the disc type).
Standalone DVR SEC-DVR309/SEC-DVR316 User Manual Press buttons to modify each item. Except the playback buttons, the user can still do all the other operations in split-window display as if there is no playback. Please refer to 5.2 Basic Operations for the operations of the other buttons.
Standalone DVR SEC-DVR309/SEC-DVR316 User Manual 10.7 Playback/Archive For Smart Search In Smart Search display, press ENTER to enter Smart Search Playback display of the / II selected matched file, or press Play Buttons ( ) to playback it directly. Please note that the playback can walk across all the (up to 500 per record partition) matched files.
IP address, please go to website: www.whatismyip.org or www.whatsmyip.org. The shown IP address by these websites is the address you need to enter by step 1. Step1. Key-in the IP address of the SEC-DVR309 /SEC-DVR-316 standalone DVR in the IE address bar to access the system remotely.
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Standalone DVR SEC-DVR309/SEC-DVR316 User Manual Step3. When an installation dialog box pops up, click to install IE Plugin.cab. NOTE: Step 2 & Step 3 only apply to first time user. NOTE: for establishing remote access it could be necessary to open port 67,68 and 80 in your router.
Standalone DVR SEC-DVR309/SEC-DVR316 User Manual 11.1.1 Main Screen Name Description Camera ID Displays the ID of the camera. Video Screen This is to display both live and playback video. Date/Time This is to show the actual recording time and date of the video.
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Standalone DVR SEC-DVR309/SEC-DVR316 User Manual This feature enables user to search for POS recorded POS Search: data according to the specified date and time. (Note: POS not supported.) Click to upgrade the system. Software Upgrade: GPS Configuration enables user to customize the GPS Configuration: GPS setting.
Standalone DVR SEC-DVR309/SEC-DVR316 User Manual 11.1.2 Search & Playback 11.1.2.1 Search By Time This feature enables user to search for a video data playback according to specific date, time and event type search criteria. Name Description Event Type Check the type of video as the search criteria.
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Standalone DVR SEC-DVR309/SEC-DVR316 User Manual 11.1.2.2 Search By Event This feature enables user to search for a video data playback according to the device, event type and camera source. Name Description Event List Window The window lists out all the events searched according to the criteria set.
Standalone DVR SEC-DVR309/SEC-DVR316 User Manual PTZ Control 11.1.3 Name Description PTZ control Click to control the pan / tilt / zoom of the PTZ speed dome. Focus Click to adjust the focus of the camera. Iris Click to adjust the camera iris.
Standalone DVR SEC-DVR309/SEC-DVR316 User Manual Server Configuration 11.1.4 This is for user to add new DVR, edit existing DVR and to delete DVR as well as configure the property of each DVR. Setup configuration of the specific DVR can be modified and uploaded to the respective DVR remotely.
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Standalone DVR SEC-DVR309/SEC-DVR316 User Manual 11.1.4.2 Modify Server Press to modify the server information. STEP1: Delete all the information that is to be modified. STEP2: Then enter new information into their respective columns. STEP3: Then click OK to save changes.
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Standalone DVR SEC-DVR309/SEC-DVR316 User Manual 11.1.4.4 Configure Server Property Press to enter the server configuration page. 11.1.4.4.1 Pre-camera Name Description Best REC Select to adjust the recording resolution. Resolution Watermark Click to watermark the video. Max ID Click to set the maximum number of camera available on a specific DVR.
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Standalone DVR SEC-DVR309/SEC-DVR316 User Manual the host system should any accidental modification occur. It also allows user to reconfirm whether the modified configuration has been properly updated to the host system. Click to upload the modified configuration to the host system through Upload internet.
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Standalone DVR SEC-DVR309/SEC-DVR316 User Manual Audio Click to select the audio input. Record Quality Allow the adjustment of recording quality. Event Record IPS Allow the adjustment of event recording rate. Pre-record IPS Allow the adjustment of pre-recording rate. Normal Record IPS Allow the adjustment of normal recording rate.
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Standalone DVR SEC-DVR309/SEC-DVR316 User Manual Click this to have an email notification during motion detection. Screen Message Click this to have the notification sent to the FTP server during motion detection.
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Standalone DVR SEC-DVR309/SEC-DVR316 User Manual 11.1.4.4.4 Video Loss Name Description Camera ID Select the camera as a video loss trigger. Duration Set the notification duration during video loss. Pre-record Set the pre-recording time. Alarm Output Select the alarm output notification during video loss.
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Standalone DVR SEC-DVR309/SEC-DVR316 User Manual 11.1.4.4.5 Alarm Name Description Normal State Choose to turn on/off the alarm condition during normal state. Focus Camera Choose the focus camera upon an alarm trigger. Duration Set the alarm duration once it is triggered.
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Standalone DVR SEC-DVR309/SEC-DVR316 User Manual 11.1.4.4.6 SEQ Display This configuration allows user to setup the order of the surveillance sequence of each DVR. Name Description Sequence Page Device Type Select the appropriate monitor for the surveillance Setting sequence. Window Type Select the number of display channel for each surveillance page.
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Standalone DVR SEC-DVR309/SEC-DVR316 User Manual 11.1.4.4.7 Schedule Name Description T(x) This represents the number of schedule segment. ※ ※ ※ ※ User can set up to a maximum of 16 different schedule segments. The beginning of the new schedule segment represents the end of the previous schedule segment.
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Standalone DVR SEC-DVR309/SEC-DVR316 User Manual 11.1.4.4.8 HDD Name Description Alarm Record Auto Overwrite Select this will enable the overwritten of old data when the disk capacity is achieved. HDD Full Action Select this will enable full usage of HDD capacity.
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Standalone DVR SEC-DVR309/SEC-DVR316 User Manual 11.1.4.4.9 Password This configuration allows administrator to assign login name and password to other users. Name Description User Information Administrator can create user accounts for other users by assigning login name, password and user level.
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Standalone DVR SEC-DVR309/SEC-DVR316 User Manual 11.1.4.4.10 System Name Description Time zone Select the suitable time zone from the drop down menu. System time User can manually set the time of the system or set the system to synchronize its time with a specific standard time server.
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Standalone DVR SEC-DVR309/SEC-DVR316 User Manual 11.1.4.4.11 RS232/422/485 Name Description RS-232 Select the appropriate device that uses the RS-232 signal, device model, camera ID, baud rate, data bit, stop bit and parity from the drop down menus. RS-422/485 Select the appropriate device that uses the RS-422/485 signal, device model, camera ID, baud rate, data bit, stop bit and parity from the drop down menus.
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Standalone DVR SEC-DVR309/SEC-DVR316 User Manual 11.1.4.4.12 Network Name Description Net Type Choose the appropriate net type to configure. There are 3 types of net: Static IP, PPPoE and DHCP Static IP Type in the correct IP address, net mask, gateway and DNS.
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Standalone DVR SEC-DVR309/SEC-DVR316 User Manual 11.1.4.4.13 Email Name Description SMTP Type in the server URL, username and password. Mail From Enter the email address of the sender. Mail To Enter the email address of the recipient. Attachment User can select the type of image to be attached to the mail.
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Standalone DVR SEC-DVR309/SEC-DVR316 User Manual 11.1.4.4.14 Name Description File Transfer Protocol Fill in the FTP server address, username and password. User may also choose to assign a prefix for each file to enable easy differentiation. Download This function enables user to download the original configuration from the host system should any accidental modification occur.
This is an example using Nokia N73 Step 1 : Connect to internet by clicking on Web. Step 2 : Type in the IP address of the SEC-DVR309/SEC-DVR316 system(refer to 7.7.10 Network) to access the connection page. http://(IP address of the SEC-DVR309/SEC-DVR316)/wap.htm ex.
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Standalone DVR SEC-DVR309/SEC-DVR316 User Manual Step 5 : Click on the camera number to view image of the camera. Finish your setting then click OK to view image of the camera. Figure 1 Key Descreption Display format: Display Channel 1/2/3/4 or 4 channel at a time.
Standalone DVR SEC-DVR309/SEC-DVR316 User Manual Step 1 Step 2 Step 3 Step 4 Step 5 11.3 IE Remote Access via Vista Step1. Open IE browser. Click on “Tools” and go to “Internet Options”.
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Standalone DVR SEC-DVR309/SEC-DVR316 User Manual Step2. (a) Click on “Security” tab (b) Click on “Trusted sites”. (c) Click on “Sites” Step3. Enter the IP address of Standalone DVR. And untick the option on “Require server verification (https:) for all sites in this zone”. Then click on “Add”.
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Standalone DVR SEC-DVR309/SEC-DVR316 User Manual The IP address is now save in Trusted sites. Click on “Close”. Step4. Enter Standalone IP address in IE browser. Step5. Click on “Install ActiveX Control” option.
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Standalone DVR SEC-DVR309/SEC-DVR316 User Manual Step6. Click on “Install”. Step7. Click on “Yes”. Step8. Click on “Install”.
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Standalone DVR SEC-DVR309/SEC-DVR316 User Manual Step9. Enter “User name” and password. Then click on “OK”. Step10. Now you should see the Standalone DVR remote viewing with IE browser.
Standalone DVR SEC-DVR309/SEC-DVR316 User Manual Appendix B – Recording Table Reference (PAL) PAL Recording Time (in Hour) - For Reference Only System Storage (GB): 200 Average Recording Rate (IPS) Resolution Quality Picture Size (KB)* 100 50 12.5 720x576 36.0 (Full D1) 32.0...
Standalone DVR SEC-DVR309/SEC-DVR316 User Manual Appendix C –Standalone DVR access via router setting Access DVR Video Server from Internet Network device connection: The diagram below shows the connection architecture of a local network to the Internet / WAN: This example illustrates the connection of an ADSL Router to the ADSL Modem (ATU-R).
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Standalone DVR SEC-DVR309/SEC-DVR316 User Manual Router Configuration In the Router, the user has to set the port mapping for Video Server. In this case, the port is set as 8080 and the video server local IP address is 192.168.0.22. So the user must set the port mapping 8080 to 192.168.0.22...
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Standalone DVR SEC-DVR309/SEC-DVR316 User Manual Network configuration(Stream Video by Remote Client Software) User can also install the Remote Client Software and use the Remote Client Software to access the Video Server from remote sites. Router Configuration DVR Video Server uses ports 67, 68 to communicate with the Remote Client Software system.
Standalone DVR SEC-DVR309/SEC-DVR316 User Manual Appendix D – Backup Video File Backup video file from Standalone to USB flash drive / external DVD rewriter Using USB flash drive: Before using USB flash drive, please format it to FAT32 file system by MS-Windows;...
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Standalone DVR SEC-DVR309/SEC-DVR316 User Manual The picture below will show when USB flash drive is connecting successfully to Standalone DVR. 4. a. Press “ESC” button on remote control to exit the menu. b. Press “Search” button on remote control. c. Select “Search By Time” option.
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Standalone DVR SEC-DVR309/SEC-DVR316 User Manual 5. b. Press “Copy” button 6. a. Setup the backup video finishing time. 6. b. Press “Copy” button to start backup video. 7. Backup icon will be shown on button right of Monitor Display. 8. The status of backup will be shown at button of Monitor Display.
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Standalone DVR SEC-DVR309/SEC-DVR316 User Manual 9. When Backup icon disappear meant the backup process is completed. *Note: If you wish to stop the video backup while the backup process is not finish. Press “Copy” button Press “Stop” button 10. Remove the USB flash drive from “Backup Device” before you unplug the USB flash drive.
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Standalone DVR SEC-DVR309/SEC-DVR316 User Manual Now the USB flash drive is disconnected and safe to plug off from Standalone DVR. Using external DVD rewriter: 1. Please use DVD +R/-R/ RW disc for video backup. Standalone DVR would only detect DVD disc.
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Standalone DVR SEC-DVR309/SEC-DVR316 User Manual 5. a. Setup the backup video starting time. Press “-” or “+” button to change the number. 5. b. Press “Copy” button 6. a. Setup the backup video finishing time. 6. b. Press “Copy” button to start backup video.
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Standalone DVR SEC-DVR309/SEC-DVR316 User Manual 10. Remove the USB DVD from “Backup Device” before you unplug the USB DVD. Press on “Enter” button to disconnect USB DVD. Playback video file from USB flash drive / external DVD rewriter on Standalone DVR.
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Standalone DVR SEC-DVR309/SEC-DVR316 User Manual Select Video folder then press “Enter” button. Select a video file then press “Enter” button to playback the video. *Note: File name explanation.
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Standalone DVR SEC-DVR309/SEC-DVR316 User Manual Playback video file from USB flash drive / external DVD rewriter on PC / Laptop (Window XP). 1. Insert USB flash drive / DVD disc onto PC/ Laptop. 2. Select video folder. 3. Click on...
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Standalone DVR SEC-DVR309/SEC-DVR316 User Manual 4. A video player will popup. *Note: Functions explanation...
Standalone DVR SEC-DVR309/SEC-DVR316 User Manual Appendix E –Frequently Asked Questions & Trouble Shooting Question Reply Features How many users can remote access Up to 6 users can logon to DVR simultaneously. simultaneously? Install Standalone HDD fail message appear (HDD 1...
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Standalone DVR SEC-DVR309/SEC-DVR316 User Manual How do I setup PTZ camera? Please refer to Chap 8. PTZ Control How “covert setting” does works? For user who login as “Supervisor” or “Operator” will not seeing the covert videos. Where do I change control port / 1.
Standalone DVR SEC-DVR309/SEC-DVR316 User Manual Appendix F - Application Steps: DDNS & Domain Name Fast network setting for Standalone DVR users Remote view Standalone DVR videos using IE browser within Local Area Network region or over Internet 1.1 Network connection diagram: Chapter 1.1 gives an idea of simplify network connection architecture of a...
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Standalone DVR SEC-DVR309/SEC-DVR316 User Manual 1.2.1. Network setting in Standalone DVR Standalone DVR communication ports are 67, 68, and 80 (Default setting) For advance user who may not wish to use these ports but want to change these ports to the others. Please go to Menu→Setup→Network→Adv (Advanced Network Setup) in Standalone DVR.
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Standalone DVR SEC-DVR309/SEC-DVR316 User Manual 1.3 View by IE browser (version 6.0 or above) Please note that remote view can only be work on the Internet Explorer. Browsers such as Safari, Google Chrome and Firefox would not be able to view the video.
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Standalone DVR SEC-DVR309/SEC-DVR316 User Manual Remark 1: User who may use Internet Explorer browser version 7.0 or above please follow the steps below to connect to Standalone DVR. Step.1 Open IE browser. Click on “Tools” and go to “Internet Options”.
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Standalone DVR SEC-DVR309/SEC-DVR316 User Manual → The IP address is now save in Trusted sites. Click on “Close”.
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Standalone DVR SEC-DVR309/SEC-DVR316 User Manual 3. Enter Standalone IP address in IE browser. 4. Click on “Install ActiveX Control” option. 5. Click on “Install” 6. Click on “Yes”...
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Standalone DVR SEC-DVR309/SEC-DVR316 User Manual 7. Click on “Install” 8. Enter “User name” and password. Then click on “OK”. 9. Now you should see the Standalone DVR remote viewing with IE browser.
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Standalone DVR SEC-DVR309/SEC-DVR316 User Manual Remark 2: Apply DDNS hostname Note: Before we get a DDNS hostname user must get a DDNS account first. Here we suggest a DDNS Company www.dyndns.org. PART A: Creating account (1). Visit the following web site: http://www.dyndns.org/...
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Standalone DVR SEC-DVR309/SEC-DVR316 User Manual (3). Click on “Create Account” option (4). Fill the application agreement and necessary information.
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Standalone DVR SEC-DVR309/SEC-DVR316 User Manual (5). Check your e-mail mailbox. There will be an e-mail with a title “Your DynDNS Account Information“. Click the hyperlink address to confirm the DDNS service that you just applied. Then DDNS account you have applied should now activated Picture below show the Account Confirmed Message once user click to confirm the DDNS service.
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Standalone DVR SEC-DVR309/SEC-DVR316 User Manual (3). a. Fill in a hostname that you can think of (for example here is “Iamtesting”) b. Select “dyndns.org” c. Enter “1.1.1.1” d. Click on “Add To Cart” button...
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Standalone DVR SEC-DVR309/SEC-DVR316 User Manual (4). Click on “Next” button. (5). Click on “Activate Service” button (6). Now your DDNS hostname is been created. The DDNS hostname is use to connect to your device such as Standalone DVR and IP cam etc.
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Standalone DVR SEC-DVR309/SEC-DVR316 User Manual Remark.3: Example 1: Actual Static Public IP Address with DDNS hostname setting In this working example we have Standalone DVR connecting to ADSL modem straight forward. Our ISP provider (Hinet LTD Company in Taiwan) provides us a static public IP address (this public IP address will never be change).
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Standalone DVR SEC-DVR309/SEC-DVR316 User Manual address. If your static public IP address is not been renew or update you may enter your static public IP address in the DDNS hostname by hand. Example 2: Actual Dynamic Public IP Address with DDNS hostname setting In this working example we have Standalone DVR connecting to ADSL modem straight forward.
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Standalone DVR SEC-DVR309/SEC-DVR316 User Manual Once the details been filled in Standalone DVR and saved you may visit the DDNS supplier’s website to check public IP address is now become your static public IP address. If your static public IP address is not been renew or update you may enter your...
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