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  • Page 1 ELX16-240 Installation Guide (v 1.0)

  • Page 2: Fcc Compliance Statement

    FCC Compliance Statement Caution : Any changes or modifications in construction of this device which are not expressly approved the party responsible for compliance could void the user's authority to operate the equipment. NOTE : This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules.

  • Page 3: Important Notice

    ELX16-240 is secured after installation. 5. ELX16-240 is made of metal. Therefore you can hurt human beings if yu throw it to them or hit on them. When installing ELX16-240 , be cautious to locate on safe places where children are unreachable.

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    5.1. Using menu ...14 5.2. Dialogue Box to Edit a Word ...15 Setting remote controller ...16 6.1. Setting ID of ELX16-240... 16 6.2. Selecting ELX16-240 ... 17 6.3. Operable range of remote controller ... 17 6.4. Loading the batteries into remote con troller... 17 ELX16-240 Configuration ...18...
  • Page 5 Connecting Video In/Output ... 38 Connecting External Storage ... 39 10.1. IEEE1394 Port ... 39 10.2. Connecting IEEE1394 Device... 39 10.3. Available HDD ... 40 10.4. Registering & Formatting HDD ... 40 Error! Unknown document property name. Rugged CCTV ELX16-240 (v 1.0)
  • Page 6 ELX16-240 Network Monitoring & Managing... 42 11.1. Connecting Ethernet... 42 11.2. Configuring ELX16-240’s Network Information ... 43 Using DVR manager ...44 12.1. PC System Requirements for running DVR manager ... 44 12.2. Installing DVR manager ...44 12.3. Uninstalling DVR manager ...46 12.4.

  • Page 7: Overview

    OVERVIEW OVERVIEW 1. What is ELX16-240? ELX16-240 is an 16-analog channels network digital video recorder. Video, Audio, and Text Event -Logs are digitized and stored on two internal hard-drives. 16 analog video channels 1 channel audio recording & playback Max. 240 / 200 ips (NTSC / PAL) recording speed...

  • Page 8: Supplied Accessories

    ELX16-240 2. Supplied Accessories Unpack and check all the items as below. ELX16-240 (1EA) 3. CD-ROM (Including DVR manager) (1EA) 5. Guide (2EA) 7. 19” RACK FIXING KIT (1SET) OVERVIEW 2. AC Power Cord (1EA) 4. Remote Controller (1EA) 6. HDD Fixing KIT (1SET) 8.

  • Page 9: Description & Function

    OVERVIEW 9. HDD DATA CABLE (1EA) 3. Description & Function ELX16-240 Front (1) Power switch (2) Function buttons (3) LED (4) I/O Port cover (5) USB connector (6) IEEE1394 connector (7) Remote controller receiver Rugged CCTV ELX16-240 Error! Unknown document property name.
  • Page 10 ELX16-240 ELX16-240 Rear (8) BNC connector for video input (9) AC power connector (10) BNC connector for video output (11) BNC connector for monitor A output (12) BNC connector for monitor B output (13) Terminal block for sensor, relay, and serial input/output (14) IEEE1394 connecter (15) Terminal block for RS232 &...

  • Page 11: Installation And Connection

    4. Connecting & Running 4.1. Connecting camera (1) Connect CCTV camera to ELX16-240 with BNC cable as shown below. 1. The video type for all channels should be either NTSC or PAL 2. ELX16-240 sets video signal’s impedance ( 75Ù) automatically.

  • Page 12: Connecting Monitor

    ELX16-240 4.2. Connecting Monitor (1) Connect CCTV monitor to ELX16-240 with BNC cable as shown below. ELX16-240 has two monitor output ports ; for A(Normal) and B(Spot). When connecting only one monitor, use monitor A. 4.3. Connecting Audio (1) Connect audio signal to ELX16-240 with using RCA cable.

  • Page 13: Supplying Power

    INSTALLATION AND CONNECTION 4.4. Supplying Power (1) Connect power cable. 1. When supplying power, ELX16-240 starts booting automatically. 2. When pressing the power switch during 5 seconds, a dialogue for entering admin password occurs. In order to cut off power, key in the password.

  • Page 14: Running Osd Menu

    ELX16-240 5. Running OSD menu 5.1. Using menu Press the [MENU] button to open the OSD Configuration Menu. (1) Main Menu (2) Sub-menu (3) Setting Page (1) Main Menu Tabs: The select ed tab is shown in blue and the related sub-menus will be shown below the tab.

  • Page 15: Dialogue Box To Edit A Word

    The following symbols are for executing specific functions : ü : Enter : Back Space & delet e : Space : Move to left : Move to right : Previous Code Page : Next Code Page Error! Unknown document property name. Rugged CCTV ELX16-240 (v 1.0)

  • Page 16: Setting Remote Controller

    ELX16-240 6. Setting remote controller 6.1. Setting ID of ELX16-240 When controlling several DVRs with one remote controller, set Remote Control ID as follows. (1) Press the [MENU] button. (2) Select “System” with using [ (3) Select “Miscellaneous ” from the sub-menu list using the [ ] button and press the [ENETR] button.

  • Page 17: Selecting Elx16-240

    6.2. Selecting ELX16-240 If several DVRs are set with unique ID numbers, they can be controlled with one remote controller. To select a specific (ELX16-240), keep pressing the ID button of remote controller until a buzzer sounds during 2 seconds.

  • Page 18: Elx16-240 Configuration

    ELX16-240 7. ELX16-240 Configuration 7.1. Basic Configuration 7.2. Advanced Configuration Error! Unknown document property name. INSTALLATION AND CONNECTION Rugged CCTV (v 1.0)

  • Page 19: External Storage & Backup Configuration

    INSTALLATION AND CONNECTION 7.3. External Storage & Backup Configuration 7.4. Internet/Intranet Configuration Error! Unknown document property name. Rugged CCTV ELX16-240 (v 1.0)

  • Page 20: Elx16-240 Basic Setting

    ELX16-240 ELX16-240 Basic Setting 8.1. Viewing Image After initial start-up, images are displayed in multi-split screen according to the connected channels. The following example is when 4 channels are connected. If user password is set, a prompt for entering the password will appear.

  • Page 21: Setting Date & Time

    (2) Select “On/Off” using the [ Error! Unknown document property name. Rugged CCTV ELX16-240 ] button and press the [EXIT] button when finished. ] button and press the [EXIT] button when finished. ] or the [ / ] buttons and press [ENTER] button.

  • Page 22: Time Format

    ELX16-240 8.2.4. Time Format (1) Select “Time Format” using the [ (2) Two Time Formats are available; ‘MM/DD/YYYY’ and ‘YYYY/MM/DD’. Select a value using [ / ] buttons , and press the [EXIT] button when finished. (Default value is ‘MM/DD/YYYY’.) 8.2.5.

  • Page 23: Setting Recording Condition

    Only when all the 16 channels' normal recording conditions are set through ' Macro Setup' and maintained, it is marked as 'Macro Setup'. Otherwise, it will be marked as 'Custom Setup '. Error! Unknown document property name. Rugged CCTV ELX16-240 (v 1.0)

  • Page 24: Channel Status

    ELX16-240 8.3.2. Channel Status (1) Select “Channel Status ” using [ / ] buttons and press the [ENTER] button. (2) Select a value using the [ 8.3.3. Recording Speed/Quality (1) Select “Recording Speed/Quality” using [ / ] buttons and press the [ENTER] button.

  • Page 25: Connecting And Configuring Dio Ports

    To insert the wire, use a screwdriver as shown in the diagram to the right. Error! Unknown document property name. Rugged CCTV ELX16-240 Stranded Wire: P eel off the wiring cover 8~10mm and solder it. Wire gage should be AWG 22 ~ 26.

  • Page 26: Connecting And Configuring Sensor

    ELX16-240 9.1. Connecting and Configuring Sensor 9.1.1. Specification In order to run sensor input of ELX16-240 series normally, the following conditions are required. Input Ch. Input type Spec. Supported sensor Connecting Available input pulse range Performance Output current 9.1.2. Connecting Sensor Input Connect S1 ~ S16 with referring t o the followings.

  • Page 27: Configuring Sensor At Osd Menu

    It is for setting 16 sensors separately. Select and set each sensor. (1) Select “Configuration” and press the [Enter] button. (2) Select a sensor (S1 ~ S16) and set its type. (3) Press the [Exit] button after setting. Error! Unknown document property name. Rugged CCTV ELX16-240 (v 1.0)
  • Page 28 1. This menu is to set sensor using and sensor type. However recording by sensor input and relay output should be set in another menu. 2. For recording setting by sensor input, refer to the “Alarm Rec.” part of “ ELX16-240 User’s Guide”, and for relay output, refer to the “Alarm Act.” part.

  • Page 29: Connecting & Configuring Relay Out

    INSTALLATION AND CONNECTION 9.2. Connecting & Configuring Relay Out 9.2.1. Specifications In order to run relay output of ELX16-240 series normally, the following conditions are required . Output Ch. Spec. Output type Connecting type Rating 9.2.2. Connecting Relay Out Connect R1 ~ R4 with referring t o the followings. It shows to connect a warning light.

  • Page 30: Configuring Relay Out At Osd Menu

    [Relay] button + [Number] button on the front panel or Manager S/W, relay can be operated from remote site. For detailed information for setting, please refer to “ ELX16-240 User ’s Guide”. Error! Unknown document property name. INSTALLATION AND CONNECTION Rugged CCTV (v 1.0)

  • Page 31: Connecting Serial Port

    9.3. Connecting Serial Port 9.3.1. Configuring Serial Ports for Pan/Tilt/Zoom The ELX16-240 series have most major PTZ protocols a lready pre -programmed. Makes and models not supported can still be controlled using the Transparent Protocol. For a list of supported protocols, refer to the list on the OSD Configuration menu.

  • Page 32: Diagrams Of Serial Ports

    ELX16-240 9.3.2. Diagrams of serial ports 9.3.2.1. Diagram of COM1 9.3.2.2. Diagram of COM2 Error! Unknown document property name. INSTALLATION AND CONNECTION Rugged CCTV (v 1.0)

  • Page 33: View Of Com3/Com4 Serial Ports

    INSTALLATION AND CO NNECTION 9.3.2.3. Diagram of COM3 9.3.2.4. Diagram of COM4 9.3.3. View of COM3/COM4 Serial Ports Error! Unknown document property name. Rugged CCTV ELX16-240 (v 1.0)

  • Page 34: Configuring Com Port At Osd Menu

    ELX16-240 9.3.4. Configuring COM Port at OSD menu Configure PTZ COM ports and available modes at “System / Serial Setup ”. After completing serial setup, configure base address and port for each channel under the “Camera” menu tab . When connecting PTZ devices to several cameras, be sure the base address matches the address for the camera.

  • Page 35: Connecting External Device With Serial Port

    In addition to images, the ELX16-240 can record text data received from POS/ATM through the COM1/RS232 serial port. Connect to COM1/RS232 (9pin D-Sub) of ELX16-240, and configure the “ Serial Setup ” sub-menu under the “System” tab and “Text” sub-menu under the “Alarm Source” tab.

  • Page 36: Configuring Text

    ELX16-240 9.4.3. Configuring Text (1) Select the “Alarm Source” menu among OSD menus. (2) Select the “Text ”, and set each value. Before installing any external device, consult with the local be compatible with the DVR. Error! Unknown document property name.

  • Page 37: Connecting Usb Device

    If properly connected, the disk is recognized automatically as in the following picture. To c opy images, the process is as follows: Set copy range (up to 1 minute) à Select drive à Copy (press “Start”) . Error! Unknown document property name. Rugged CCTV ELX16-240 (v 1.0)

  • Page 38: Connecting Video In/Output

    DVR 's video in/output is composed of loop through. DVR recognizes the connection status and video impedance automatically. For example, when DVR is connected by only video input, the video impedance is set as 75 Ù . And when video in/output is connected simultaneously, the video impedance is changed as Hi-z. So in this case, video impedance of external video input device(e.g CCTV monitor) should be set as 75 Ù...

  • Page 39: Connecting External Storage

    When using FireWire support ed external HDD, hard drive bays can be connected to 1 port in the front panel or 1 port in the rear panel. The ELX16-240 series does not supply power to the hard drive bay; therefore only bays that use external power can be used.

  • Page 40: Available Hdd

    ELX16-240 10.3. Available HDD It is recommended to use the following HDD models with the ELX16-240. If a non-recommended HDD is used, Rugged CCTV . will not guarantee the warranty. Manufacturer : MAXTOR Series Model No 6Y060L0 60GB 6Y080L(P)0 80GB...
  • Page 41 (8) Select “Apply” using [ / ] button and press [EXIT] button. The HDD status is changed to “[R]” after formatting. (9) Shut down “Disk Manager” by pressing [EXIT] button. Error! Unknown document property name. Rugged CCTV ELX16-240 ] button and press [EXIT] button. (v 1.0)

  • Page 42: Network Monitoring & Managing

    (1) Turn off ELX16-240’s power switch. (2) Connect ELX16-240 to hub with Ethernet cable. (3) Turn on ELX16-240 ’s power switch. 1. Supply power to ELX16-240 after connecting Ethernet cable to protect against electrical damage to ELX16-240. 2. Check cable connection status.

  • Page 43: Configuring Elx16-240'S Network Information

    11.2. Configuring ELX16-240’s Network Information The following description is on based on Ethernet connection. For more detailed i n formation on the Network Settings Page, please refer to “ ELX16-240 OSD User ’s Guide ”. (1) Press [MENU] button. (2) Select “System” using the [ (3) Select “Network”...

  • Page 44: Using Dvr Manager

    12.2. Installing DVR manager (1) Insert Setup CD-ROM into CD-ROM drive of administrator’s PC (2) Doubleclick the DVR manager setup file. Install Shield Wizard will be automatically installed. (3) Click the “I Agree” button to accept the license agreement Error! Unknown document property name.
  • Page 45 (5) Browse and choose a directory if the default directory is not preferred. Click the “ Install” button, after selecting a directory to install. (6) Click the “Close” button after DVR manager program is installed successfully. Error! Unknown document property name.

  • Page 46: Uninstalling Dvr Manager

    (2) Select and Click ‘Uninstall’ icon to run Uninstall Shield. (3) DVR manager program will be automatically deleted. 12.4. Configstation Click icon on desktop to run “DVR manager Configstation ” program. Error! Unknown document property name. INSTALLATION AND CONNECTION Rugged CCTV...

  • Page 47: Monitor

    INSTALLATION AND CONNECTION 12.5. Monitor Click the related icon and run the “DVR manager Monitor” program. 12.6. Playback Click the related icon and run the “DVR manager Playback” program. Error! Unknown document property name. Rugged CCTV ELX16-240 (v 1.0)

  • Page 48: Appendix

    ELX16-240 APPENDIX APPENDIX APPENDIX Error! Unknown document property name. Rugged CCTV (v 1.0)

  • Page 49: Hdd

    (1) It is possible to connect 2 sets of HDD internally (Internal, ATA Interface) and 63 sets of HDD externally (External, 2 ports of IEEE1394). (2) All of the connected HDDs is recognized as one virtual disk, and DVR supports upto 4TB. (3) Hdds are divided into primary disk (connected firstly) and auxillary disk.

  • Page 50: Disk Manager

    (2) HDD Type at Disk Manager Available of recording Connected and formatted as ELX16-240’s file system. If using ‘Add used’ command, it will be changed to [R]. There is no need to reformat. Connected but not available file system. After using ‘Add’, need to format for making as [R].

  • Page 51: Installing Hdd

    Used when a removed HDD is still listed. ALL DATA WILL BE LOST! #1.2. Installing HDD Compatible HDD It is recommended to use the following HDD models with the ELX16-240. If a non-recommended HDD is used, Rugged CCTV . will not guarantee the warranty. Manufacturer : MAXTOR Series Model No.
  • Page 52 Installing & Expanding Internal HDD Adding or replacing HDD should follow below process. (1) Turn off the power of ELX16-240. (2) Check whether the dip switches are set as illustrated below. (3) Remove the 6 screws as illustrated below and pull up the cover from the rear part to open.
  • Page 53 (4) Take out power and data cable of HDD from Main PCB ASS’Y. Remove 4 HDD Bracket screws and take out HDD ASS’Y. (5) Fix the HDD into HDD Bracket with provided screws. Assemble an earth cable with HDD. Error! Unknown document property name. Rugged CCTV ELX16-240 (v 1.0)
  • Page 54 ELX16-240 (6) Assemble cables according to the following numbers. The supplied HDD cables have two kinds of colors. When connecting to PCB Ass’y, use blue cable. (7) Fix the assembled HDD and earth cable into case with screws. (8) Assemble the top cover.
  • Page 55 Note Alarm partition can be set from 10% to 90% within the s ize of primary disk. (5) Press the [EXIT] button to shut down “Disk Manager”. (If recording schedule is set, ELX16-240 will start recording.) Error! Unknown document property name.
  • Page 56 Then [*] is changed to [R]. Alarm partition can be set at only primary disk. So it is indicated as “Disable” in case of formatting. (9) Press the [EXIT] button to shut down “Disk Manager”. (If recording schedule is set, ELX16-240 will start recording.) Error! Unknown document property name.
  • Page 57 APPENDIX Expending External HDD (When using internal HDD as primary disk) ELX16-240 use IEEE1394 as external storage device interface, and has two ports of IEEE1394. ELX16- 240 supports upto 4TB storage. 1. Some IEEE1394 ports may not be recognized by the ELX16-240. Before purchasing, consult the local distributor.
  • Page 58 ELX16-240 When using Disk Farm The following description is when ELX16-240 has internal primary disk and 3 sets of IEEE1394 HDD. (1) When external HDD farm is connected to IEEE1394 port, “Disk Manager” runs automatically. If not, run it manually in “MenuàUtilityàDisk Manager”.
  • Page 59 APPENDIX When using RAID The following description is when ELX16-240 has internal primary disk and 1 set of IEEE1394 HDD. Even though several HDDs are connected to RAID, ELX16-240 will recognize them as only one HDD. For connection and setup of RAID, please refer to the manual of related device.
  • Page 60 Installing & Expending External HDD (When using external HDD as primary disk) When using Disk Farm The following description is when ELX16-240 does’t have internal primary disk and 4 sets of IEEE1394 HDD. (1) When external HDD farm is connected to IEEE1394 port, “Disk Manager” runs automatically. If not, run it manually in “MenuàUtilityàDisk Manager”.
  • Page 61 (10) Press the [EXIT] button to shut down “Disk Manager”. When using RAID The following description is when ELX16-240 does’t have internal primary disk and 2 sets of IEEE1394 HDD. (1) When external HDD RAID is connected to IEEE1394 port, “Disk Manager” runs automatically. If not, run it manually in “MenuàUtilityàDisk Manager”.

  • Page 62: Replacing Hdd

    #1.3. Replacing HDD Checking HDD ELX16-240 file system (VFS2) sensors bad sector automatically, and the sensored bad sector is not used. The following means when HDD is broken or has some problem in connection. (1) When replaying is stopped or ELX16-240 is rebooted in specific playback range.

  • Page 63: Keeping Data

    4. In course of backup, “Auto Delete” function doesn’t run. If HDD is full, recording may be stopped instantly. 5. For more detailed information of DVR manager’s backup, please refer to the “DVR manager User’s Guide”. Error! Unknown document property name.

  • Page 64: Caution In Using Hdd

    ELX16-240 How to preserve as HDD itself To keep HDD itself, it is possible only when HDD is installed and used in ELX16-240 (including primary disk and RAID). And it is recommended to use external HDD instead of internal HDD. Namely, connect only one external HDD, and then keep it after data is full.

  • Page 65: How To Change Video Type

    APPENDIX #2. How to Change Video Type In order to change video type of ELX16-240 series, jumper setting should be changed inside the case. Jumper Setting In order to change video type, contact the closest local Rugged CCTV . distributor. Rugged CCTV . is not responsible for service warranty about user’s careless changing.

  • Page 66: Using Cd-Rom

    (1) Insert the supplied CD-ROM into CD-ROM drive of PC. Open the user’s guide, PDF file. Error! Unknown document property name. APPENDIX ELX16-240 Installation Guide ELX16-240 User’s Guide : DVR manager User ’s Guide (ELX16-240 Remote Management Program) : Version 5.1 (v 1.0) Rugged CCTV...

  • Page 67: Specification

    Protocol Connector S/W Upgrade Simultaneous Users Security Error! Unknown document property name. Rugged CCTV ELX16-240 32bit RISC Processor (200MIPS) 64MB Embedded LINUX 16 Analog Channel Internal 3.5” IDE HDD 2EA (default 1EA) External 2EA for IEEE1394 Interface Support Max. 4Tbytes...
  • Page 68 ELX16-240 Display Monitoring Viewer Playback Performance Playback Speed Function Environment Operation Temperature Storage Temperature Operation Humidity Storage Humidity Data Backup/Expansion/Copy HDD Expandable Data Backup Analog VCR Backup Reminder Data Copy Input/Output Video Audio Digital Output Digital Output Schedule Sensor Input Error! Unknown document property name.

  • Page 69: Ptz Control

    Mechanical Dime nsion (W D H) Weight Error! Unknown document property name. Rugged CCTV ELX16-240 RS232(2),RS422/485(2) Front panel button & IR remote controller (control IP video channel a s well) On-the-screen PTZ control on PC 16 points preset per channel 1 group per channel 2x (Live &...
  • Page 70 ELX16-240 APPENDIX Error! Unknown document property name. Rugged CCTV (v 1.0)
  • Page 71 APPENDIX ELX16-240 Error! Unknown document property name. Rugged CCTV (v 1.0)
  • Page 72 Rugged CCTV . 5327 Cedar Creek Dr. Kemp, TX 75143 Tel : (866) 301-2288 Fax : (903) 498-8989 Technical Support: 1-866-301-2288 URL: www.rugged-cctv.com E-mail: sales@rugged-cctv.com...

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