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  • Page 1 ELX8-60 Installation Guide (v 1.0a)

  • 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 B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules.

  • Page 3: Important Notice

    ELX8-60 is secured after installation. 5. ELX8-60 is made of metal. Therefore you can hurt human beings if yu throw it to them or hit on them. When installing ELX8-60, be cautious to locate on safe places where children are unreachable.

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    Dialogue Box to Edit a Word ...15 Setting remote controller ...17 6.1. Setting remote control DIP switch ... 17 6.2. Setting ID of ELX8-60... 17 6.3. Selecting ELX8 -60 ... 18 6.4. Operable range of remote controller ... 18 6.5.
  • Page 5 Network Monitoring & Managing... 38 15.1. Connecting Ethernet... 38 15.2. Configuring ELX8-6 0’s Network Information ... 40 Using DVR Manager...41 16.1. PC System Requirements for running DVR Manager ... 41 16.2. Installing DVR Manager ...41 Rugged CCTV 2003. 08. 13 (v 1.0) ELX8 -60...
  • Page 6 ELX8 -60 16.3. Uninstalling DVR Manager ...43 16.4. Configstation ... 43 16.5. Monitor...44 16.6. Playback ... 44 APPENDIX ...45 HDD... 46 #1.1. Fundamental Notions & Terms... 46 #1.2. Installing HDD ... 48 #1.3. Replacing HDD ...60 #1.4. Keeping Data ... 61 #1.5.

  • Page 7: Overview

    OVERVIEW OVERVIEW 1. What is ELX8-60? The ELX8-60 is an 8-analog channels network digital video recorder. Video, Audio, and Text Event-Logs are digitized and stored on two internal hard-drives. Key features 8 analog video channels 1 channel audio recording & playback Max.

  • Page 8: Supplied Accessories

    ELX8 -60 2. Supplied Accessories Unpack and check all the items as below. ELX8-60 (1) 3. AC Power Cord (1) 5. Remote Controller (1) 7. Plug Bracket (1) 2. DC Power Supply (1) (110V~220V) 4. CD-ROM (Including DVR Manager) (1) 6.

  • Page 9: Description & Function

    OVERVIEW 3. Description & Function ELX8-60 Front (1) LED (2) IEEE1394 connecter (3) Remote controller receiver (4) USB connecter (5) Function buttons (6) Bracket fixing hole for rack mount Rugged CCTV 2003. 08. 13 (v 1.0) ELX8 -60...
  • Page 10 ELX8 -60 ELX8-60 Rear (7) Power switch (8) Ethernet connector (9) BNC connector for Video input (10) Audio input / output connector (11) RS232 connecter (9Pin D-Sub) (12) Terminal block for RS232 & 422/485 (13) Terminal block for Sensor input...

  • Page 11: Installation And Connection

    4.1. Connecting camera (1) Set video type (NTSC/PAL) by rear panel ’s switch. (2) Connect CCTV camera to ELX8-60 with BNC cable as shown below. <Note> The video type for all channels should be either NTSC or PAL. NTSC is the standard used in North America.

  • Page 12: Connecting Monitor

    (1) Connect CCTV monitor to ELX8-60 with BNC cable as shown below. <Note> ELX8-60 has two video output ports ; for Monitor and VCR. The output signals from the two ports are same and either port may be used. 4.3. Connecting Audio (1) Connect audio signal to ELX8 -60.

  • Page 13: Supplying Power

    INSTALLATION AND CONNECTION 4.4. Supplying Power (1) Connect power cable to ELX8 -60. (2) Turn on the power switch located on the ELX8-60 rear panel. <Note> Use the plug bracket to secure the power cable if needed. <Note> To connect EARTH, refer to the following picture.

  • Page 14: Running Osd Menu

    ELX8 -60 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 (4) Help message (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

    INSTALLATION AND CONNECTION 5.2. Dialogue Box to Edit a Word There are two methods to set word. (1) Using number button Enter the related numbers in order of horizontal/vertical . (For example, in order to select “ C ” , press [3] and [2] buttons.) (2) Using arrow button Select a value using the [...
  • Page 16 ELX8 -60 (3) Function word The following symbols are for executing specific functions : ü 1#2.1 : Enter : Back Space & delete : Space : Move to left : Move to right : Previous Code Page : Next Code Page INSTALLATION AND CONNECTION 2003.

  • Page 17: Setting Remote Controller

    6.1. Setting remote control DIP switch Set the remote control DIP switch t o “ON .” 6.2. Setting ID of ELX8-60 When controlling sever al ELX8-60s with one remote controller, set Remote Control ID as follows. (1) Press the [MENU] button.

  • Page 18: Selecting Elx8-60

    If several ELX8-60s are set with unique ID numbers, they can be controlled with one remote controller. To select a specific ELX8-60, press the ID button of remote controller until the 8 LEDs on the front of the ELX8-60 light up and a buzzer sounds.

  • Page 19: Loading The Batteries Into Remote Controller

    INSTALLATION AND CONNECTION 6.5. Loading the batteries into remote controller Remote controller requires two AAA-type batteries. 2. Taking care that the poles(+/-) 1. Remove the battery cover. are correctly positioned <Note> Batteries are not included as a packing accessory. Rugged CCTV 3.

  • Page 20: Elx8-60 Configuration

    ELX8 -60 7. ELX8-60 Configuration 7.1. Basic Configuration 7.2. Advanced Configuration INSTALLATION AND CONNECTION 2003. 08. 13 (v 1.0) Rugged CCTV...

  • Page 21: External Storage & Backup Configuration

    INSTALLATION AND CONNECTION 7.3. External Storage & Backup Configuration 7.4. Internet/Intranet Configuration Rugged CCTV 2003. 08. 13 (v 1.0) ELX8 -60...

  • Page 22: Elx8-60 Basic Setting

    ELX8 -60 ELX8-60 Basic Setting 8.1. Viewing Image After initial start-up, images from Ch.1~4 are displayed in a quad-split screen. <Note> If user password is set, a prompt for entering the password will appear. INSTALLATION AND CONNECTION 2003. 08. 13 (v 1.0)

  • Page 23: Setting Date & Time

    INSTALLATION AND CONNECTION 8.2. Setting Date & Time (1) Press [MENU] button, and select “Quick Setup ” tab. (2) Select “Date/Time” and enter the Settings Page by pressing [ENTER]. 8.2.1. Time Zone (1) Select “Time Zone” and press [ENETR] button to configure. (2) Select a value using the [ 8.2.2.

  • Page 24: Time Format

    ELX8 -60 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 25: Configuration Status

    INSTALLATION AND CONNECTION (1) Press [MENU] button, and select “Quick Setup .” (2) Move to sub-menu by pressing [ENTER] or the [ ] button. (3) Select “Recording” using the [ / ] buttons and press the [ENTER] button. 8.3.1. Configuration Status Displays the recording configuration status.

  • Page 26: Recording Speed/Quality

    ELX8 -60 8.3.3. Recording Speed/Quality (1) Select “Recording Speed/Quality” using [ / ] buttons and press the [ENTER] button. (2) Select a value using the [ <Note> Recording Speed/Quality means Low : Speed=1ips and Quality=Q5 Std. : Speed=5ips and Quality=Q5 High : Speed=15ips and Quality=Q5 Custom : Speed and Quality = Manually defined by User.

  • Page 27: Connecting And Configuring Sensor

    INSTALLATION AND CONNECTION 9. Connecting and Configuring Sensor 9.1. Connecting Sensor Input To connect a sensor to S1, fix the wire to “S1” and “G“. <Note> Devices connected to the sensor input should have “Dry contact .” The following diagram is of an electric circuit with approximately 12mA flows.

  • Page 28: Setting Sensor At Osd Menu

    ] buttons to select “On” or “Off.” Press [EXIT] when finished. (3) When activated, the “ Pre / Post Alarm” function will cause the ELX8-60 to record images at the specified Speed and Quality for a length of time before and/or after the sensor is triggered.

  • Page 29: Connecting & Configuring Relay Out

    INSTALLATION AND CONNECTION 10. Connecting & Configuring Relay Out 10.1. Connecting Relay Out ELX8-60 has total four ports of Relay Out. To connect a device to “O1,” connect the wires to two “O1”s. <Note> The rated voltage and current of Relay Out are as follows. Do not exceed the rated values.

  • Page 30: Configuring Relay Out

    (Weekday (Day), Weekday (Night), Weekend (Day), Weekend (Night)). Relays can also be controlled locally by pressing the [SEARCH/RELAY] button followed by the relay number (1 -4). Relays can also be controlled remotely through the “DVR Manager software.” INSTALLATION AND CONNECTION 2003.

  • Page 31: Connecting External Device With Serial Port

    <Note> Befor e installing any external device, consult with the local RUGGED CCTV distributor. Some external devices may not be compatible with the ELX8-60. Rugged CCTV 2003. 08. 13 (v 1.0)

  • Page 32: Connecting & Configuring Serial Ports For Pan/Tilt/Zoom

    ELX8 -60 12. Connecting & Configuring Serial Ports for Pan/Tilt/Zoom 12.1. Connecting Serial Port The ELX8 -60 has most major PTZ protocols already 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 33: Configuring Serial Port

    INSTALLATION AND CONNECTION 12.2. Configuring Serial Port Configure PTZ serial 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 34: Connecting Usb Device

    ELX8 -60 <Note> Wire Handling Trimming Wire When connect ing a wire to a terminal block, follow the instructions below . Note the different types of wire that can be used. Inserting & removing wire To insert the wire, use a screwdriver as shown in the diagr am to the right.
  • Page 35 INSTALLATION AND CONNECTION 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”) . <Note>...

  • Page 36: Connecting External Storage

    1 port in the rear panel. The ELX8 -60 does not supply power to the hard drive bay; therefore only bays that use external power can be used. <Note> ELX8-60 detects external HDD, even though ELX8 -60 runs. If not, it is recommended to connect as follows. Power off ELX8-60.

  • Page 37: Available Hdd

    INSTALLATION AND CONNECTION 14.3. Available HDD It is recommended to use the following HDD models with the ELX8 -60. If a non-recommended HDD is used, Rugged CCTV will not guarantee the warranty. Manufacturer : MAXTOR Series Model No 6Y060L0 6Y080L(P)0...

  • Page 38: Network Monitoring & Managing

    (9) Shut down “Disk Manager” by pressing [EXIT] button. 15. Network Monitoring & Managing ELX8-60 can be accessed, controlled, and managed from remote site via Internet/Intranet. 15.1. Connecting Ethernet (1) Turn off ELX8-60’s power switch. (2) Connect ELX8 -60 to hub with Ethernet cable.
  • Page 39 INSTALLATION AND CONNECTION <Note> 1. Supply power to ELX8-60 after connecting Ethernet cable to protect against electrical damage to ELX8-60. 2. Check cable connection status. 3. Check LED on ELX8 -60’s rear panel after supplying power. Rugged CCTV 2003. 08. 13 (v 1.0)

  • Page 40: Configuring Elx8-6 0'S Network Information

    ELX8 -60 15.2. Configuring ELX8-60 Network Information The following description is on based on Ethernet connection. For more detailed information on the Network Settings Page, please refer to “ELX8 -60 OSD User’s Guide”. (1) Press [MENU] button. (2) Select “System” using the [ (3) Select “Network”...

  • Page 41: Using Dvr Manager

    INSTALLATION AND CONNECTION 16. Using DVR Manager 16.1. PC System Requirements for running DVR Manager Minimal Requirements 600MHz or above 128 MB or above 16 MB or above Windows 2000/XP Resolution 1024 X 768 pixels or above Network 100 Base TX Fast Ethernet 16.2.
  • Page 42 (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. INSTALLATION AND CONNECTION 2003. 08. 13 (v 1.0)

  • Page 43: Uninstalling Dvr Manager

    (1) Click Windows “Start” Button. (2) Select and Click ‘Uninstall’ icon to run Uninstall Shield. (3) DVR Manager program will be automatically deleted. 16.4. Configstation Click icon on desktop to run “DVR Manager Configstation” program. Rugged CCTV 2003. 08. 13 (v 1.0) ELX8 -60...

  • Page 44: Monitor

    ELX8 -60 16.5. Monitor Click the related icon and run the “D VR Manager Monitor” program. 16.6. Playback Click the related icon and run the “DVR Manager Playback ” program. INSTALLATION AND CONNECTION 2003. 08. 13 (v 1.0) Rugged CCTV...

  • Page 45: Appendix

    APPENDIX ELX8 -60 APPENDIX APPENDIX Rugged CCTV 2003. 08. 13 (v 1.0)

  • Page 46: 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 ELX8-60 supports upto 4TB. (3) Hdds are divided into primary disk (connected firstly) and auxillary disk.

  • Page 47: Disk Manager

    Connected and added using the ‘ADD’ command. If formatting, it will be [R]. If there is a disk of [*], DVR will record nothing. HDD cable is not connected or has some problem. In case of that, HDD should be removed with using ‘Confirm Removed’...

  • Page 48: Installing Hdd

    ELX8 -60 (3) HDD Managing Command Format Format as ELX8-60’s file system. Not available to PC file system. Add HDD for recording. Need to format. Add Used Add a HDD that has been used and formatted. There is no need to reformat. It is possble only when HDD is added as Primary Disk.
  • Page 49 Installing & Expanding Internal HDD Adding or replacing HDD should follow below process. (1) Turn off the power of ELX8-60. (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 50 ELX8 -60 (5) Fix the HDD with provided screws. Connect power and data cables to HDD. Installing single HDD Caution for HDD Management Replacing ‘SLAVE’ HDD of internal 2 HDDs causes permanent data loss in the SLAVE HDD. MASTER HDD has all the index of stored data including ‘SLAVE’ HDD. Corruption on ‘MASTER’...
  • Page 51 APPENDIX (6) Connect HDD power cable to main PCB ASS’Y. Secure the HDD with screws. (7) Connect HDD cable ’s connector to HDD as in the following picture. (8) Assemble the top cover. Rugged CCTV 2003. 08. 13 (v 1.0) ELX8 -60...
  • Page 52 <Note> Alarm partition can be set from 10% to 90% within the size of primary disk. (5) Press the [EXIT] button to shut down “Disk Manager ”. (If recording schedule is set, ELX8-60 will start recording.) 2003. 08. 13 (v 1.0)
  • Page 53 <Note> 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, ELX8-60 will start recording.) Rugged CCTV 2003.
  • Page 54 ELX8 -60 Expending External HDD (When using internal HDD as primary disk) ELX8-60 use IEEE1394 as external stora ge device interface, and has two ports of IEEE1394. ELX8 -60 supports upto 4TB storage. <Note> 1. Some IEEE1394 ports may not be recognized by the ELX8-60. Before purchasing, consult the local RUGGED CCTV distributor.
  • Page 55 APPENDIX When using Disk Farm The following description is when ELX8-60 has internal primary disk and 3 se ts 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 56 ELX8 -60 When using RAID The following description is when ELX8-60 has internal primary disk and 1 set of IEEE1394 HDD. <Note RAID> Even though several HDDs are connected to RAID, ELX8 -60 will recognize them as only one HDD.
  • Page 57 When using Disk Farm The following description is when ELX8-60 does n’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 58 (10) Press the [EXIT] button to shut down “Disk Manager”. When using RAID The following description is when ELX8-60 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 59 APPENDIX ELX8 -60 (6) Press the [EXIT] button to shut down “Disk Manager”. Rugged CCTV 2003. 08. 13 (v 1.0)

  • Page 60: Replacing Hdd

    #1.3. Replacing HDD Checking HDD ELX8-60 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 ELX8-60 is rebooted in specific playback range.

  • Page 61: Keeping Data

    3. Backup data is made as “*.re3” file. If file size is over 2GB, it may not be recognized normally. 4. In course of backup, “Auto Delete” function doesn’t run. If HDD is full, recording ma be stopped instantly. 5. For more detailed information of D VR Manager’s backup, please refer to the “DVR Manager User’s Guide”. Rugged CCTV 2003.

  • Page 62: Caution In Using Hdd

    ELX8 -60 How to preserve as HDD itself To keep HDD itself, it is possible only when HDD is installed and used in ELX8-60 (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 63: Using Cd-Rom

    (1) Insert the supplied CD-ROM into CD-ROM drive of PC. Open the user’s guide, PDF file. Rugged CCTV ELX8 -60 Installation Guide ELX8 -60 User’s Guide : DVR Manager User’s Guide (ELX8-60 Remote Management Program) : V ersion 5.1 2003. 08. 13 (v 1.0) ELX8 -60...

  • Page 64: Specification

    ELX8 -60 #3. Specification General Flash Memory Main Memory Video Channel Storage Device Intelligent File System Image Compression Technology Average File Size Image Quality Level Image Compression Rate Recording Speed Network Browser Protocol Connector S/W Upgrade Simultaneous Users Security 32bit RISC Processor (200MIPS) 64MB Embedded LINUX 8 Analog Channel (NTSC or PAL)
  • Page 65 APPENDIX Display Monitoring Viewer Recording Performance Recording Resolution Playback Performance Playback Speed Function Environment Operation Temperature Storage Temperature Operation Humidity Storage Humidity Data Backup/Expansion/Copy HDD Expandable Data Backup Analogue VCR Backup Reminder Data Copy Input/Output Video Audio Digital Output Digital Output Schedule Sensor Input Rugged CCTV Max.

  • Page 66: Ptz Control

    ELX8 -60 PTZ Control Serial Port Control Method (Local) Control Method (Remote) Preset Mode Group Mode Others Digital Zoom Alarm Trigger Alarm Data Preservation Alarm Log Pre/Post Alarm Schedule Recording Text Data Recording Multilingual Menu Electricity Power (Applied Adaptor) Consumption Current Consumption Voltage RS232(1), RS485(1)/ RS422(1) Front panel button &...
  • Page 67 APPENDIX Mechanical Dimension (W D H) Weight Rugged CCTV 306 x 280 x 67(mm) 3.5Kg (With one HDD) 2003. 08. 13 (v 1.0) ELX8 -60...
  • Page 68 ELX8 -60 APPENDIX Rugged CCTV 2003. 08. 13 (v 1.0)
  • Page 69 APPENDIX ELX8 -60 Rugged CCTV 5327 Cedar Creek Dr. Kemp, Texas 75143 Tel : (866) 301-2288 Fax : (903) 498-8989 Technical Support: 1-866 -301-CCTV URL: www.rugged-cctv.com E-mail: sales@rugged-cctv.com Rugged CCTV 2003. 08. 13 (v 1.0)

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