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MPEG-4 DVR User’s Manual Model: PIV Series Notice The information given in this manual was current when published. IDView, Inc. reserves the right to revise and improve its products. All specifications are subject to change without notice. Copyright Under copyright laws, the contents of this user manual may not be copied, photocopied, translated, reproduced or reduced to any electronic medium or machine-readable format, in whole or in part, without prior written permission of IDView, Inc.
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1.2 Product Application Diagram ................System Setup......................14 2.1 Position the Unit ....................14 2.2 Selecting Video Format ..................14 2.3 Connecting Devices to the Unit ................14 2.4 Rear Panel Connections ..................15 3.GeneralSystem Setup ....................17 3.1 Front Panel ......................18 3.1.1 LED Definition ..................
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4.5.3 RS485 Setup ..................36 4.5.4 Dome Controlling Button ..............37 4.5.5 Setting Preset Points ................38 4.5.6 Calling Preset Points ................39 4.6 Video Export ...................... 40 4.6.1 To export normal video ................. 40 4.6.2 To Export event video ................41 5.AdvancedSystemConfiguration ................41 5.1 System Setup ....................
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5.2 Monitor Setup ....................52 5.2.1 Show Camera Title ................52 5.2.3 Monitor Contrast ................... 5.2.4 Monitor Chrominance ................52 5.2.5 Screen Center Adjust ................53 5.2.6 Show Color Bar ..................53 5.2.7 VGA Resolution ..................53 5.3 Camera Setup ....................54 5.3.1 Camera Select...
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5.6.1 Internal Buzzer ..................64 5.6.2 Event Icon .................... 65 5.6.3 Event Duration ..................5.6.4 Per Channel Config ................65 5.6.4.1 Channel Select ................ 5.6.4.2 Video Loss Detect ..............5.6.4.3 Motion Detect ................5.6.4.4 Detection Configuration ............Detected Area Setup ...............
Easy software upgrade via USB TumbDrive , or CD-RW • Export DVR file which can be played via DvrPlayer™ • DvrPlayer™ application software will be attached with exported disks • Multiple built-in dome camera protocol: IDView, Pelco D, Pelco P, and...
AD422 • Digital Zoom 2X2, available in live mode • Programmable call-monitor switching sequence • Pre-Alarm recording • IR Remote controller (Optional) • Multiple language on-screen menus • Network software supports static IP and DHCP • Support RS-485 remote control keyboard (Optional) Product Application Diagram Connect the unit with other devices as shown in the system diagram to complete a video surveillance solution.
In order to prevent the unit from data loss and system damage that caused by a sudden power fluctuation, use of an Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS) is highly recommended 2.1 Position the Unit Firstly, note to position / mount the PIV Series MPEG-4 DVR in a proper place and be sure to power off the unit before making any connections.
powered up. Connecting Required Devices Before power up the unit, you should connect cameras and a main monitor to the unit for basic operation. If needed, connect a call monitor for displaying full screen video of all installed cameras in sequence. Connecting Short-term Device If you plan to install any short-term devices to the PIV Series MPEG-4 DVR and use them as part of the unit...
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full-screen or split-window format. VGA output connector is optional. Call Monitor (BNC) The call monitor is used to display full screen video of all installed cameras in sequence. The BNC call monitor connector allows user to connect the PIV Series MPEG-4 DVR with an optional call monitor.
Ground Alarm In 15 Ground Alarm In 16 Audio In / Out The PIV Series MPEG-4 DVR provides two channels of audio recording and playback. Audio In RCA connector is offered for connecting an audio source device (e.g. external amplified microphone) to the unit; Audio Out RCA connector is offered for connecting an audio output device (e.g.
current operating mode, including Call mode, Dome-Control mode, Playback mode. Freeze mode and Sequence mode, will be displayed on the bottom-left side of the screen. And the date/ time information will be display on the bottom-right side. Ch4 Playback 2005/11/09 PM04:31:22 Front Panel The front panel controls enable user to control the unit and preset the programmable functions.
Network LED (Green) The LED should be lit when PIV Series MPEG-4 DVR is connected to a network and blink when the data is being transferred. Alarm LED (Red) The LED should be lit during an alarm is triggered. REC LED (Green) The LED should blink while the PIV Series MPEG-4 DVR is recording.
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DOME Press the key to enter dome control mode. MODE Press repeatedly to select for wanted main monitor display format. There are three available view modes: full screen, 4-window (2×2) and 16-window (4×4). Refer to Section 4.1.1 Viewing Modes for detailed information. SEQ (Sequence) Press to start automatic sequencing of the video coming from the installed cameras.
In both Playback and Live mode, user can press SEARCH to call the Search menu for searching and playing recorded video by date and time or events. Direction Buttons • In Zoom mode, these keys function as Direction buttons. • In the OSD menu, the Direction keys are used to move the cursor to previous or next fields.
Entering OSD Setup Menu The OSD Main menu contains a list of items that are used to configure the Series MPEG-4 DVR. To enter the Main menu, press MENU and then enter Administrator or User password. The Password Verification screen displays as follows. Password Verification Press Channel Keys To Enter Password (4-8 Digits)
3.3.1 Button Usage in OSD Menu Direction Buttons In the OSD menu, Direction keys are used to move the cursor to previous or next fields. UP / DOWN are used to change the value in the selected field. ENTER In OSD menu or selection interface, press the button to make selection or save settings.
To delete previous character To exit the virtual keyboard Select <Backspace> press ENTER, or press MODE simultaneously. To delete current character Select <Delete> and press ENTER, press MODE and DOWN simultaneously. Select <OK> and press ENTER to save the settings and exit, or press ESC to exit without saving changes System Date / Time Setting User can set the current date, time and other OSD parameters in...
NOTE: The reset date / time setting applies to record new video, the date and time of previously recorded video will not be changed. NOTE: To avoid record database corruption, after changed date / time setting, clear the database is recommended. Date / Time Display Users are allowed to choose to set the date / time OSD displays in 1 or 2 rows.
the function. If the function is disabled, the DST Start / End time and DST Bias will be grayed out and cannot be accessed. NOTE: If this function is enabled, the date/time information will be sh own on the screen with a DST icon when playing back recorded video or searching video in the event list.
relative record settings, such as preset configuration, will follow the re cord mode setting. The options are <720×480@30PPS>, <720×240@60PPS> and <360 ×240@120PPS> in NTSC format; (<720×576@25PPS>, <720×288@50PPS>, <360×288@SeriesPPS>in PAL format). Move the cursor to <Record Mode> and press ENTER, then select a Record mode using UP / DOWN buttons.
frame rate. Please refer to Section 5.4.3 Preset Configuration for more detailed information. 4. Basic Operation The PIV Serie s MPEG-4 DVR allows user to access some general operations through the front panel easily. The following sections intro duce the general operations of the unit. Viewing Live / Playback Video The general functions in live and playback mo de are described in the...
4.1.2 Digital Zoom Users are able to view a 2× full screen in live mode. To view the 2× full screen, follow the steps. • Press a CHANNEL button to view the corresponding camera in full screen. • Press ZOOM to enter a 2× full screen zoom mode of the selected camera. •...
To assign cameras to certain sequence, refer to Section 5.5.2 Main/ Call Monitor Schedule. To Freeze Live Image Press FREEZE while viewing live image, the image pauses but the date / time information does not, and the system clock continues running. Press FREEZE to pause the live image;...
button usage found in playback mode. LEFT (Reverse Playback) The button is used to reverse the recorded video while the unit is playing back. Press the button repeatedly to increase the speed of reverse playback by 1×, 2×, 4×, 8×, 16×, or 32×. RIGHT (Forward Playback) The button is used to play the recorded video fast forward.
Press the MODE button repeatedly in playback mode, a 16-window viewing mode contains both live and playback image appears. This view mode is The eight windows on the top side of the screen are used to view the Live video from channel 1 to channel 8 respectively, and the other windows allow user to view Playback image from channel 1 to channel 8.
previously programmed in Call Monitor Schedule menu. • Press ESC to return the front panel to Main monitor control mode. Searching Recorded Video The PIV Series MPEG-4 DVR is capable of searching and playing back recorded video by date and time or events. Entering the specific date and time of the wanted video, the unit will then search for the matched video and play it on the monitor.
summer time and “W” indicates wintertime. 4.3.2 Searching by Event “Event List” allows you to search wanted video by event. The Event List is displayed as below figure: Event List Date Time Type 2005/03/17 11:26:50 Motion 2005/03/17 09:53:03 Alarm 2005/03/16 16:14:42 Alarm 2005/03/15 03:45:31 Motion...
menu. The administrator password is required to access the function. Select <Record Setup> from Main menu, and then in Record Setup menu, move the cursor to <Purge Data> and press ENTER; the Purge Data menu is displayed. Purge Data 1. Purge All Data NO 2.
4.5.1 Dome Connection Follow the steps to install dome camera. • See section 2.4 Rear Panel Connections for RS-485 port pin definition. • Refer to the following figure. Connect the R+, R- terminals on the dome camera to the D+, D- terminals on the RS-485 port by RS-485 cable respectively. 4.5.2 Dome Protocol Setup The Dome Protocol item lists the available dome protocols for communicating with dome cameras connected to the PIV...
Direction buttons and ENTER. The available protocol includes <IDView>, <Pelco D>, <Pelco P>, <AD422> and <None> (default). NOTE: The settings become effective after saving the changes and exiting from the menu. 4.5.3 RS485 Setup Series MPEG-4 DVR controls the domes via RS-485 communication protocol.
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Set / Go Preset This button is used to enter the Dome Preset menu to set up certain position as a preset and go to the predetermined preset positions for viewing. Toggle Hint Screen This function is used to avoid viewing the dome parameter information while controlling dome camera.
Use to close the Iris on the dome camera. Focus Far Use to focus the selected dome camera far. Zoom Out Use to zoom the dome camera out. This function is for user to choose the viewing area, more or less of it. Pan / Tilt Use to pan and tilt dome camera.
ENTER to save the position. Now the preset is set and ready to call. 4.5.6 Calling Preset Points Follow the steps to call preset points. • Press a Channel key to view the corresponding camera in full screen. • Then press DOME to enter dome control mode. •...
wanted video will be exported to the external device instead of the built- in CD-RW. According to the size of video, the export may take you about 10 minutes hour. 4.6.1 To export normal video To Export normal video to external device, follow these step: •...
To export event video, follow these steps: • Press SEARCH and play wanted event video. To play event video, refer to Section 4.3 Searching Recorded Video. • After entering the playback mode, press CALL. The “esBurn” window displays as below figure. The information shown on it is for read only. •...
5. Sequence Setup 6. Event Setup 7. Database Setup 8. Configuration 9. Shutdown System Setup Select <System Setup> from the Main Menu and press ENTER to enter the System Setup menu. System Setup 1. Version 2. Language English 3. Date/Time 4.
5.1.1.3 Software Upgrade via Local Device This item is used for updating the PIV Series MPEG-4 DVR software by local device. The menu is displayed as follows. Software Upgrade via Local Device Upgrade Version Select xxxx-xxxx-xxxx-xxxx NO Connect an USB drive contains upgrade software to the unit; the available upgrade files will be listed in the menu.
5.1.3 Date / Time User can set the current date, time and other OSD parameters in this menu. The Administrator’s privileges are required for entering the submenu. In System Setup menu, select <Date/Time> and press ENTER; the Date/Time menu displays as follows. Date/Time 1.
Users are allowed to choose to set the date / time OSD displays in 1 or 2 rows. Use the UP / DOWN buttons to change the setting. The default is to display date time row. 5.1.3.3 Date Display Mode This function allows user to set the OSD display type of the date / time.
date/time information will be shown on the screen with a DST icon when playing back recorded video or searching video in the event list. “S” indicates summer time “W” indicates wintertime. 5.1.3.7 DST Start / End The items are used to set the daylight saving duration. Use LEFT / RIGHT to move the cursor to the next or previous field, UP / DOWN to change the settings.
− ◄ ► Backspace Delete Cancel • Use Direction buttons to move the cursor to the wanted character. • Press ENTER to add the character to the entry field (up to 11 characters). • When done, move the cursor to <OK> and press ENTER to save the settings and exit.
5.1.5.2 Enable Password The item is used to determine if the password is required for accessing the OSD menu. Select <YES> to demand entering password when accessing the OSD menu; if not, select <NO>. 5.1.5.3 Load Factory Password This item allows the administrator to reload the factory password in case that the administrator cannot remember the password.
The network related settings in the LAN Setup menu should be associated with the network service type. Select <LAN Setup> in Network Setup menu and press ENTER for setting the parameters; the menu displays as follows. LAN Setup 1. DHCP ON 2.
-Netmask A netmask is a 32-bit mask used to divide an IP address into subnets and specify the networks available hosts. Its value is defined by your network administrator. takes form ***.***.***.***, example, 255.255.255.255. This item allows user to enter the value of the Netmask for the unit. Please note that to configure the item, DHCP must be set to <OFF>.
default setting is <YES>. -Network Restart Network restart is required after changing network settings. Select <YES> restart network device. 5.1.6.2 Trigger Port To avoid the default service port (port 80) to be blocked, the item enables user to change port 80 into another port. To change the trigger port, move the cursor over <Trigger Port>...
The Baud rate options for associated with the protocol are <2400>, <4800>, <9600>, <19200> and <38400>. The default is <9600> baud. 5.1.7.3 Bits User can specify the bits in a word that are associated with this protocol. The available options are <6>, <7> and <8> bits. The default is <8> bits. 5.1.7.4 Stop User can specify the stop bit associated with this protocol.
5. Screen Center Adjust 6. Show Color Bar 7. VGA Resolution 800x600 The following sections describe the items found in the Monitor Setup menu. 5.2.1 Show Camera Title This item allows user to choose whether to display the camera title on the screen or not.
The item is used to adjust the screen center of the main monitor display area. Follow the steps to set the center point. • Select <Screen Center Adjust> from the Monitor Setup menu and press ENTER. The adjusting screen is as follows. Screen Center Adjust ▲...
Move the cursor to <Camera Select> and press ENTER, then select a channel using DOWN buttons. 5.3.2 Dome Protocol Select the communications protocol associated with your dome camera using the ENTER and Direction buttons. The available protocol includes <IDView>, <Pelco D>, <Pelco P>, <AD422> and <None> (default). 5.3.3 Dome ID...
This item is used to assign an ID number to the selected dome camera. Note that ID number must match the ID address set by the dome. 5.3.4 Camera Title This item allows the user to change the title of each camera connected to the unit.
unit is continuing recording video. Choosing <YES> means to cover the selected camera; and <NO> to remain the selected camera non-covert. The default setting is <NO>. To make a camera be covert, follow these steps: • Select the channel that you want it to be covert from the <Channel Select> item.
128> to <127>. The default setting is <0>. 5.3.10 Hue Move the cursor to the item and press ENTER for adjusting the hue of the camera. Use UP / DOWN buttons to adjust the value. Record Setup The following three factors will effect the total record time of PIV Series MPEG-4 DVR: •...
240@120PPS> in NTSC (<720×576@25PPS>, <720×288@50PPS>, <360× 288@SeriesPPS>in PAL). Move the cursor to this item and press ENTER, then select a Record mode using UP / DOWN buttons. NOTE: After changing the Record Mode setting, the warning message “This will FORMAT ALL HARDDISKS and LOAD THE FACTORY DEFAULT CONFIG!”...
5.4.2.2 Weekend Schedule The Weekend Schedule determines whether a weekend schedule is in effect. Choose <YES> to take effect the related weekend settings. 5.4.2.3 Weekend Start / End The Weekend Start Time indicates the specific day and time that a weekend begins, for example, FRI 18:00.
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ezRecord Auto Auto Auto Auto Auto Extended 3.75 NTSC 15 NTSC 8 KB 20 KB Both Record (3.125 PAL) (12.5 PAL) 3 NTSC (3 3 NTSC (3 512Kbps DSL 3 KB 3 KB Both PAL) PAL) 3 NTSC (3 3 NTSC (3 256Kbps DSL 2 KB 2 KB...
3 NTSC (3 3 NTSC (3 256Kbps DSL 2 KB 2 KB Both PAL) PAL) 3 NTSC (3 3 NTSC (3 128Kbps DSL 1 KB 1 KB Both PAL) PAL) 5.4.4 ezRecord Setup This item aims to avoid the complicated record settings, and to make the setup much easier.
5.4.5 Circular Recording User can choose to record video in circular mode or in linear mode. If you choose to record in circular mode, then the unit begins to overwrite the oldest recorded video; and stores new video over the HDD spaces. If you choose to record in linear mode in stead, the unit stops recording when the HDD is full.
5.4.6.3 Purge Event Before The item is used to delete event video before a specific date. Use LEFT / RIGHT buttons to move the cursor to next or previous field, ENTER to select the item and UP / DOWN to adjust the value. 5.4.6.4 Start to Purge After selecting the video you want to delete or setting the date for deletion, set this item to <YES>...
This item is used to set the Main / Call Monitor camera sequence in full screen format. Move the cursor to <Main Monitor Schedule> and press ENTER; the menu is displayed as follows. Main Monitor Schedule _►_►_►_►_►_►_►_► _►_►_►_►_►_►_►_ Press 1-16 Key To Select Channel Press ◄ To Delete Follow these steps to set a sequence: •...
This item allows user to enable / disable the PIV Series sMPEG-4 DVR internal buzzer. If set to <ON>, the buzzer is activated in response to an alarm. If set to <OFF>, the buzzer is not activated. The default setting is <ON>.
5.6.4.1 Channel Select The item is used to select a desired channel for setting the parameters. Move the cursor to <Channel Select> and press ENTER, then select a channel using UP / DOWN buttons. Press ENTER again to confirm the setting.
-Detected Area Setup The Detect Area is displayed as follows after selecting this item. The detection area consists of 273 (21×13) detection grids in NTSC video format or 336 (21 ×16) grids in PAL format. ■ ■ ■■ ■■■■■■■■■■ ■ ■■■■■■■■■ ■■...
<Area Threshold> means the motion alarm triggered level; if the percentage of triggered grids to total detection area is greater than the set value, the motion alarm will be triggered. For example, if 10 grids are selected and the < Area Threshold > value is 70%, the motion alarm will be triggered when 7 grids are motion detected.
Database Setup The menu displays information of internal and external disks. In the Main menu, move the cursor to <Database Setup> and press ENTER. The following menu is displayed. Database Setup 1. Total Size xxx GB 2. Free Sizexxx GB 3.
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Name Active Action xxx xxxxxxx-xxxxxx None The information of built-in HDD and external storage device will be listed by model name and status. If no storage device connects to the unit, the message “No Available Items!” will show on screen. NOTE: If the file system of the internal HDD is not compatible for the DVR, the system will format the internal HDD automatically without notice.
Configuration The Configuration menu can be used to restore the default factory settings, import and export configuration. Select <Configuration> from the Main menu and press ENTER. The following menu is displayed. Configuration 1. Load Factory Default NO 2. Import Config 3.
NOTE: If the imported configuration has different record mode from the unit’s, the warning message “This config has different record mode. This will FORMAT ALL HARDDISKS.” will show. NOTE: Remove the ThumbDrive used for importing configuration after the unit restarts, or it will be formatted as well.
5.8.3.2 Configuration Name This item allows user to assign the exported configuration file a name. Use the virtual keyboard to enter the configuration file name. Note that the file name can contain up to 15 characters, with no spaces. 5.8.3.3 Begin Export Select <YES>...
Appendix A: Technical Specifications All specifications are subject to change without notice.
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2 Level Password Access Control Monitoring, Instant Recording, Dome Camera Remote Operation Control Terminal Block RS485 Dome Control IDView, Pelco P, Pelco D, AD422 Protocol 440x90x345mm (17.3x3.45x13.58 inches) Unit Dimension (WxHxD) 5.7Kg (12.56 Ibs) w/ CD-RW Unit Weight 590x210x460 mm (23.2x8.27x18.1 inches)
Appendix B: Record Duration The record duration relates to recording rate, image quality and HDD capacity. Refer to the following table. NOTE: Record duration times are based on actual tests and represent average file sizes. Performance may vary depending on specific installations and use. Audio recording requires 8 KB per second (or 0.7 GB per day) for data storage.
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NTSC 160 GB Inte rnal Stor ge 11.8 14.1 12.5 23.5 28.2 15.0 18.0 11.0 13.2 10.4 6.25 47.0 56.4 29.9 35.9 21.9 26.3 17.3 20.8 14.3 17.2 0 GB Inter nal Sto 11.0 13.2 22.0 26.5 14.0 16.8 10.3 12.3 12.5 44.1...