ADT A-ADRP4E-120 User manual

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Digital Video Recorders

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WARNING
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK
DO NOT OPEN
WARNING: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK,
DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK).
NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE.
REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED
SERVICE PERSONNEL.
The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol, within an equilateral triangle, is intended to alert the user to
the presence of uninsulated "dangerous voltage" within the product's enclosure that may be of
sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock.
The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of
important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the literature accompanying the
appliance.
COMPLIANCE NOTICE OF FCC:
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. THESE LIMITS ARE DESIGNED TO PROVIDE REASONABLE PROTECTION
AGAINST HARMFUL INTERFERENCE WHEN THE EQUIPMENT IS OPERATED IN A COMMERCIAL ENVIRONMENT. THIS
EQUIPMENT GENERATES, USES, AND CAN RADIATE RADIO FREQUENCY ENERGY AND IF NOT INSTALLED AND USED IN
ACCORDANCE WITH THE INSTRUCTION MANUAL, MAY CAUSE HARMFUL INTERFERENCE TO RADIO
COMMUNICATIONS. OPERATION OF THIS EQUIPMENT IN A RESIDENTIAL AREA IS LIKELY TO CAUSE HARMFUL
INTERFERENCE, IN WHICH CASE USERS WILL BE REQUIRED TO CORRECT THE INTERFERENCE AT THEIR OWN
EXPENSE.
CAUTION: CHANGES OR MODIFICATIONS NOT EXPRESSLY APPROVED BY THE PARTY RESPONSIBLE FOR
COMPLIANCE COULD VOID THE USER? AUTHORITY TO OPERATE THE EQUIPMENT.
THIS CLASS OF DIGITAL APPARATUS MEETS ALL REQUIREMENTS OF THE CANADIAN INTERFERENCE-CAUSING
EQUIPMENT REGULATIONS
THE INTERNAL MODEM OF THIS EQUIPMENT COMPLIES WITH PART 68 OF THE FCC RULES. ON THE BOTTOM OF THIS
EQUIPMENT IS A LABEL THAT CONTAINS, AMONG OTHER INFORMATION, THE FCC REGISTRATION NUMBER, RINGER
EQUIVALENCE NUMBER(REN), AND USOC JACK TYPE FOR THIS EQUIPMENT. YOU MUST, UPON REQUEST, PROVIDE
THIS INFORMATION TO YOUR TELEPHONE COMPANY. THIS EQUIPMENT IS DESIGNED TO BE CONNECTED TO THE
TELEPHONE NETWORK OR PREMISES WIRING USING A COMPATIBLE MODULAR JACK WHICH IS PART 68 COMPLIANT.
THE REN IS USEFUL TO DETERMINE THE QUANTITY OF DEVICES YOU MY CONNECT TO YOUR TELEPHONE LINE AND
STILL HAVE ALL OF THOSE DEVICES RING WHEN YOUR TELEPHONE NUMBER IS CALLED. IN MOST, BUT NOT ALL
AREAS, THE SUM OF THE REN’S OF ALL DEVICE CONNECTED TO ONE LINE SHOULD NOT EXCEED FIVE(5.0). TO BE
CERTAIN OF THE NUMBER OF DEVICES YOU MAY CONNECT TO YOU LINE, AS DETERMINED BY THE REN, YOU SHOULD
CONTACT YOUR LOCAL TELEHONE COMPANY TO DETERMINE THE MAXIMUM REN FOR YOUR CALLING AREA. IF YOUR
TELEPHONE EQUIPMENT CAUSES HARM TO THE TELEPHONE NETWORK, THE TELEPHONE COMPANY MAY
DISCONTINUE YOUR SERVICE TEMPORARILY. IF POSSIBLE, THEY WILL NOTIFY YOU IN ADVANCE, BUT IF ADVANCE
NOTICE IS NOT PRACTICAL, YOU WILL BE NOTIFIED AS SOON AS POSSIBLE. YOU WILL BE INFORMED OF YOUR RIGHT
TO FILE A COMPLIANT WITH THE FCC. YOUR TELEPHONE COMPANY MAY MAKE CHANGES IN ITS FACILITIES,
EQUIPMENT, OPERATIONS OR PROCEDURES THAT COULD AFFECT THE PROPER FUNCTIONING OF YOUR EQUIPMENT.
IF THEY DO, YOU WILL BE NOTIFIED IN ADVANCE TO GIVE YOU AN OPPORTUNITY TO MAINTAIN UNINTERRUPTED
TELEPHONE SERVICE. IF YOU EXPERIENCE TROUBLE WITH THIS TELEPHONE EQUIPMENT, PLEASE CONTACT YOUR
DEALER / INSTALLER FOR INFORMATION ON OBTAIN SERVICE OR REPAIRS. THE TELEPHONE COMPANY MAY ASK
THAT YOU DISCONNECT THIS EQUIPMENT FROM THE NETWORK UNTIL THE PROBLEM HAS BEEN CORRECTED OR
UNTIL YOU ARE SURE THAT THE EQUIPMENT IS NOT MALFUNCTIONING. THIS EQUIPMENT MAY NOT BE USED ON COIN
SERVICE PROVIDED BY THE TELEPHONE COMPANY. CONNECTION TO PARTY LINES IS SUBJECT TO STATE TARIFFS.
NOTE: THE INTERNAL MODEM IS OPTIONALLY AVAILABLE FOR THE NETWORK-SUPPORTED PREMIUM MODEL.
The information in this manual is believed to be accurate as of the date of publication. ADT is not responsible for any
problems resulting from the use thereof. The information contained herein is subject to change without notice.
Revisions or new editions to this publication may be issued to incorporate such changes.
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Important Safeguards
1. Read Instructions
All the safety and operating instructions should be read before the
appliance is operated.
2. Retain Instructions
The safety and operating instructions should be retained for future
reference.
3. Cleaning
Unplug this equipment from the wall outlet before cleaning it. Do not
use liquid aerosol cleaners. Use a damp soft cloth for cleaning.
4. Attachments
Never add any attachments and/or equipment without the approval of
the manufacturer as such additions may result in the riskof fire, electric
shock or other personal injury.
5. Water and/or Moisture
Do not use this equipment near water or in contact with water.
6. Accessories
Do not place this equipment on an unstable cart, stand or table. The
equipment may fall, causing serious injury to a child or adult, and
serious damage to the equipment. Wall or shelf mounting should
follow the manufacturer's instructions, and should use a mounting kit
approved by the manufacturer.
This equipment and cart combination should be moved with care.
Quick stops, excessive force, and uneven surfaces may cause the
equipment and cart combination to overturn.
7. Power Sources
This equipment should be operated onlyfrom the type of power source
indicated on the marking label. If you are not sure of the type of power,
please consult your equipment dealer or local power company.
8. Power Cords
Operator or installer must remove power and TNT connections before
handling the equipment.
9. Lightning
For added protection for this equipment during a lightning storm, or
when it is left unattended and unused for long periods of time, unplug it
from the wall outlet and disconnect the antenna or cable system. This
will prevent damage to the equipment due to lightning and power-line
surges.
10. Overloading
Do not overload wall outlets and extension cords as this can result in
the risk of fire or electric shock.
11. Objects and Liquids
Never push objects of any kind through openings of this equipment as
they may touch dangerous voltage points or short out parts that could
result in a fire or electric shock. Never spill liquid of any kind on the
equipment.
12. Servicing
Do not attempt to service this equipment yourself. Refer all servicing
to qualified service personnel.
13. Damage requiring Service
Unplug this equipment from the wall outlet and refer servicing to
qualified service personnel under the following conditions:
A. When the power-supply cord or the plug has been damaged.
B. If liquid is spilled, or objects have fallen into the equipment.
C. If the equipment has been exposed to rain or water.
D. If the equipment does not operate normally by following the
operating instructions, adjust only those controls that are covered by
the operating instructions as an improper adjustment of other
controls may result indamage and will often require extensive work
by a qualified technician to restore the equipment to its normal
operation.
E. If the equipment has been dropped, or the cabinet damaged.
F. When the equipment exhibits a distinct change in performance —
this indicates a need for service.
14. Replacement Parts
When replacement parts are required, be sure the service technician has
used replacement parts specified by the manufacturer or that have the
same characteristics as the original part. Unauthorized substitutions
may result in fire, electric shock or other hazards.
15. Safety Check
Upon completion of any service or repairs to this equipment, ask the
service technician to perform safety checks to determine that the
equipment is in proper operating condition.
16. Field Installation
This installation should be made by a qualified service person and
should conform to all local codes.
17. Correct Batteries
Warning: Risk of explosion if battery is replaced by an incorrect type.
Dispose of used batteries according to the instructions.
18. Tmra
A manufacturer’s maximum recommended ambient temperature
(Tmra) for the equipment must be specified so that the customer and
installer may determine a suitable maximum operating environment
for the equipment.
19. Elevated Operating Ambient Temperature
If installed in a closed or multi-unit rack assembly, the operating
ambient temperature of the rack environment may be greater than room
ambient. Therefore, consideration should be given to installing the
equipment in an environment compatible with the manufacturer’s
maximum rated ambient temperature (Tmra).
20. Reduced Air Flow
Installationof the equipment in the rack should be such thatthe amount
of airflow required for safe operation of the equipment is not
compromised.
21. Mechanical Loading
Mounting of the equipment in the rack should be such that a hazardous
condition is not caused by uneven mechanical loading.
22. Circuit Overloading
Consideration should be given to connection of the equipment to
supply circuit and the effect that overloading of circuits might have on
over current protection and supply wiring. Appropriate consideration
of equipment nameplate ratings should be used when addressing this
concern.
23. Reliable Earthing (Grounding)
Reliable grounding of rack mounted equipment should be maintained.
Particular attention should be given to supply connections other than
direct conections to the branch circuit (e.g., use of power strips).
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Table of Contents
Chapter 1 — Introduction................................................................................. 1
Features....................................................................................................... 1
Technical Overview...................................................................................... 2
Chapter 2 — Installation .................................................................................. 3
Package Contents........................................................................................ 3
Required Installation Tools........................................................................... 3
Setting Unit for NTSC or PAL....................................................................... 3
Connecting the Video Source....................................................................... 4
Connecting the Loop Through Video............................................................ 4
Connecting the Monitor ................................................................................ 5
Connecting Audio......................................................................................... 5
Connecting Alarms....................................................................................... 6
AI 1 to 16 (Alarm In).................................................................................. 6
GND (Ground) .......................................................................................... 6
AO 1 TO 4 (Alarm Out)............................................................................. 6
ARI (Alarm Reset In)................................................................................. 6
Connecting to the RS485 ............................................................................. 7
Connecting to the Network Port.................................................................... 7
Connecting to the Modem Port..................................................................... 7
Connecting to the USB Port ......................................................................... 8
Connecting to the Ultra Wide SCSI Port....................................................... 8
Connecting to the RS232 Port...................................................................... 9
Factory Reset............................................................................................... 9
Connecting the Power Cord ....................................................................... 10
Chapter 3 — Configuration ............................................................................ 11
Front Panel Controls .................................................................................. 11
Up, Down, Left, Right Arrow Buttons ...................................................... 11
Enter Button............................................................................................ 11
Camera Buttons (1 to 16)........................................................................ 11
MENU Button.......................................................................................... 12
DISPLAY Button..................................................................................... 12
SEQUENCE Buttons .............................................................................. 12
FREEZE Button...................................................................................... 12
TALK Button ........................................................................................... 12
COUNTER Button................................................................................... 12
SPOT Button........................................................................................... 13
PTZ Button.............................................................................................. 13

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ALARM Button........................................................................................ 13
SEARCH Button ..................................................................................... 13
PLAY/PAUSE Button.............................................................................. 13
STOP Button........................................................................................... 13
RW (Rewind) Button............................................................................... 13
FF (Fast Forward) Button........................................................................ 14
REC (Record) Button.............................................................................. 14
Shuttle Ring............................................................................................ 14
Jog Dial................................................................................................... 14
Microphone............................................................................................. 14
VOLUME Control.................................................................................... 14
Speaker .................................................................................................. 14
Turning on the Power................................................................................. 15
Review of Front Panel Display ................................................................... 15
Initial Unit Setup......................................................................................... 16
Quick Setup Screen ................................................................................... 16
Normal Setup Screen................................................................................. 18
System Information................................................................................. 18
Date/Time Setup..................................................................................... 21
System Check Screen ............................................................................ 24
Storage Screen....................................................................................... 25
System Log Screen ................................................................................ 27
System Shutdown................................................................................... 28
Configuring Input Devices .......................................................................... 28
Camera Setup Screen ............................................................................ 29
Alarm In Setup Screen............................................................................ 30
Motion Detector ...................................................................................... 31
Alarm Out Setup Screen......................................................................... 33
Audio Setup Screen................................................................................ 35
RS232/RS485 Setup Screen.................................................................. 36
Configuring Recording Settings.................................................................. 37
Record Mode Setup Screen.................................................................... 37
Time-Lapse Record Mode Setup Screen................................................ 38
Time-Lapse Recording Schedule............................................................ 39
Pre-Event Recording Setup Screen........................................................ 40
Event Action Setup..................................................................................... 41
Alarm In Event Action (Record) Setup Screen........................................ 42
Alarm In Event Action (Alarm Out) Setup Screen................................... 43
Alarm In Event Action (Notify) Setup Screen.......................................... 44
Motion Detector Event Action (Record) Setup Screen............................ 45
Motion Detector Event Action (Alarm Out) Setup Screen ....................... 46
Motion Detector Event Action (Notify) Setup Screen.............................. 47

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Video Loss Event Action (Record) Setup Screen ................................... 48
Video Loss Event Action (Alarm Out) Setup Screen............................... 49
Video Loss Event Action (Notify) Setup Screen...................................... 50
Display Setup............................................................................................. 51
OSD (On-Screen Display) Setup............................................................ 51
Main Monitoring Setup Screen................................................................ 52
Spot Monitoring Setup Screen................................................................ 53
Network Setup Screen ............................................................................... 54
LAN Setup Screen.................................................................................. 55
Modem Setup ......................................................................................... 56
Callback Center Setup Screen................................................................ 57
Password Setup Screen............................................................................. 58
Config Screen............................................................................................. 60
Archive.................................................................................................... 60
Clip Copy................................................................................................ 62
Load Default Setup................................................................................. 64
Clear All Data.......................................................................................... 64
Chapter 4 — Operation.................................................................................. 65
Turning on the Power................................................................................. 65
Live Monitoring........................................................................................... 65
Active Cameo Mode ............................................................................... 66
PIP Mode................................................................................................ 66
PTZ Mode............................................................................................... 67
Recording Video......................................................................................... 68
Recording Audio......................................................................................... 68
Playing Recorded Video............................................................................. 68
RW (Rewind) Button............................................................................... 68
FF (Fast Forward) Button........................................................................ 69
STOP Button........................................................................................... 69
Camera Buttons (1 to 16)........................................................................ 69
DISPLAY Button..................................................................................... 69
Shuttle Ring............................................................................................ 69
Jog Dial................................................................................................... 69
Searching Video......................................................................................... 70
Change Data Source.............................................................................. 70
Date/Time Search................................................................................... 71
Calendar Search..................................................................................... 71
Event Search.......................................................................................... 72

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Appendix A — USB Hard Disk Drive Preparation.......................................... 75
Preparing the USB-IDE hard disk drive in Windows 2000.......................... 75
Preparing the USB-IDE hard disk drive in Windows 98.............................. 75
Appendix B — Reviewing Backup (Clip) Images ........................................... 77
Appendix C — Troubleshooting..................................................................... 79
Appendix D — Connector Pin Outs................................................................ 80
I/O Connector Pin Outs .............................................................................. 80
RS485 Connector Pin Outs........................................................................ 80
Observation Camera Connector Pin Outs.................................................. 81
Appendix E — Map of Screens...................................................................... 82
Appendix F — Specifications......................................................................... 83

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List of Illustrations
Figure 1 — Typical DVR installation. .........................................................................................................1
Figure 2 — 16-Channel DVR rear panel. (Others are similar.)...................................................................3
Figure 3 — NTSC/PAL switch....................................................................................................................3
Figure 4 — Video input connectors (1). .....................................................................................................4
Figure 5 — Video input connectors (2). .....................................................................................................4
Figure 6 — Video Loop Through connectors. ............................................................................................4
Figure 7 — Video Out connectors..............................................................................................................5
Figure 8 — Audio In and Out connectors...................................................................................................5
Figure 9 — Alarm Input connector strips....................................................................................................6
Figure 10 — Alarm Output connector strips...............................................................................................6
Figure 11 — Alarm Reset Input connector strips. ......................................................................................6
Figure 12 — RS485 Connector..................................................................................................................7
Figure 13 — Network connector. ...............................................................................................................7
Figure 14 — Modem connector..................................................................................................................7
Figure 15 — USB connector......................................................................................................................8
Figure 16 — SCSI connector.....................................................................................................................8
Figure 17 — RS232 connector...................................................................................................................9
Figure 18 — Factoryreset switch. .............................................................................................................9
Figure 19 — Power cord connector. ........................................................................................................10
Figure 20 — 16-Channel DVR front panel. (Others are similar.)..............................................................11
Figure 21 — Front panel display..............................................................................................................15
Figure 22 — Admin Password screen......................................................................................................16
Figure 23 — Quick Setup screen.............................................................................................................16
Figure 24 — Normal Setup screen...........................................................................................................18
Figure 25 — System Information screen..................................................................................................18
Figure 26 — System Information Change screen. ...................................................................................19
Figure 27 — Virtual keyboard. .................................................................................................................19
Figure 28 — System Upgrade screen......................................................................................................20
Figure 29 — Date/Time setup screen. .....................................................................................................21
Figure 30 — Holiday Setup screen. .........................................................................................................22
Figure 31 — Time Sync screen................................................................................................................22
Figure 32 — System Check screen. ........................................................................................................24
Figure 33 — Storage screen....................................................................................................................25
Figure 34 — S.M.A.R.T. Setup screen.....................................................................................................26
Figure 35 — System Log screen..............................................................................................................27
Figure 36 — Device menu screen............................................................................................................28
Figure 37 — Camera setup screen..........................................................................................................29
Figure 38 — PTZ Device list....................................................................................................................30
Figure 39 — Alarm In setup screen. ........................................................................................................30
Figure 40 — Motion Detector setup screen..............................................................................................31
Figure 41 — Motion Detection Zone screen.............................................................................................32
Figure 42 — Motion Detection Zone menu screen...................................................................................32
Figure 43 — Alarm Out setup screen.......................................................................................................33
Figure 44 — Alarm Out Schedule screen.................................................................................................34
Figure 45 — Audio Setup screen.............................................................................................................35
Figure 46 — RS232/RS485 setup screen................................................................................................36
Figure 47 — Record Mode Setup screen.................................................................................................37
Figure 48 — Time-Lapse Record Setup screen.......................................................................................38
Figure 49 — Time-Lapse Recording Schedule screen. ...........................................................................39
Figure 50 — Pre-Event Record Setup screen..........................................................................................40
Figure 51 — Alarm In Event Action (Record) setup screen......................................................................42
Figure 52 — Alarm In Event Action (Alarm Out) setup screen.................................................................43
Figure 53 — Alarm In Event Action (Notify) setup screen........................................................................44

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Figure 54 — Motion Detector Event Action (Record) setup screen..........................................................45
Figure 55 — Motion Detector Event Action (Alarm Out) setup screen.....................................................46
Figure 56 — Motion Detector Event Action (Notify) setup screen............................................................47
Figure 57 — Video Loss Event Action (Record) setup screen.................................................................48
Figure 58 — Video Loss Event Action (Alarm Out) setup screen.............................................................49
Figure 59 — Video Loss Event Action (Notify) setup screen....................................................................50
Figure 60 — OSD Setup screen. .............................................................................................................51
Figure 61 — Main Monitoring Setup screen.............................................................................................52
Figure 62 — Spot Monitoring Setup screen.............................................................................................53
Figure 63 — Network Setup screen.........................................................................................................54
Figure 64 — LAN Setup screen...............................................................................................................55
Figure 65 — Modem Setup screen. .........................................................................................................56
Figure 66 — Callback Center Setup screen.............................................................................................57
Figure 67 — Password setup screen.......................................................................................................59
Figure 68 — Config screen......................................................................................................................60
Figure 69 — Archive screen.....................................................................................................................60
Figure 70 — Archive Setup screen. .........................................................................................................61
Figure 71 — Manual Archive screen........................................................................................................62
Figure 72 — Clip Copy screen.................................................................................................................63
Figure 73 — PTZ Preset screen. .............................................................................................................67
Figure 74 — Preset view screen..............................................................................................................67
Figure 75 — Search Menu.......................................................................................................................70
Figure 76 — Change Data Source screen...............................................................................................70
Figure 77 — Date/Time Search screen....................................................................................................71
Figure 78 — Calendar Search screen......................................................................................................71
Figure 79 — Event Log screen. ...............................................................................................................72
Figure 80 — Event Search (by Camera) screen. .....................................................................................73
Figure 81 — Event Search (by Event) screen..........................................................................................73
Figure 82 — Player screen. .....................................................................................................................77

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Chapter 1 — Introduction
Features
Your color digital video recorder (DVR) provides recording capabilities for four, nine or 16
camera inputs. It provides exceptional picture quality in both live and playback modes, and
offers the following features:
• 4, 9 or 16 Composite Input Connectors
• Compatible with Color (NTSC or PAL) and B&W (CCIR and EIA-170) Video Sources
• Multiple Search Engines (Date/Time, Calendar, Event)
• Records up to 60 NTSC Images per Second (50 PAL Images per Second)
• “Loop-Through” Video Connectors
• Continuous Recording in Disk Overwrite Mode
• Front Panel Displays Time, Date, Recording Mode and Remaining Storage Capacity and
More
• Video Archiving via Ultra SCSI Interface
• Continues Recording while Archiving, Transmitting to Remote Site and during Playback
• User-friendly Graphical User Interface (GUI) Menu System
• Two Record Modes (Time and Event)
• Audio Recording and Playback
• Alarm Connections Include: Input, Output and Reset Input
• Built-in Alarm Buzzer
• Live or Recorded Video Access via Ethernet or Modem
Figure 1 — Typical DVR installation.
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Technical Overview
Your DVR can replace both a time-lapse VCR and a multiplexer in a security installation.
However, it has many features that make it much more powerful and easier to use than even the
most advanced VCR.
The DVR converts analog NTSC or PAL video to digital images and records them on a hard
disk drive. Using a hard disk drive allows you to access recorded video almost instantaneously;
there is no need to rewind tape. The technology also allows you to view recorded video while
the DVR continues recording video.
Digitally recorded video has several advantages over analog video recorded on tape. There is
no need to adjust tracking. You can freeze frames, fast forward, fast reverse, slow forward and
slow reverse without image streaking or tearing. Digital video can be indexed by time or
events, and you can instantly view video after selecting the time or event.
Your DVR can be set up for event or time-lapse recording. You can define times to record, and
the schedule can change for different days of the week and user defined holidays.
The DVR can be set up to alert you when the hard disk drive is full, or it can be set up to record
over the oldest video once the disk is full.
Your DVR uses a proprietary encryption scheme making it nearly impossible to alter video.
You can view video and control your DVR remotely by connecting via modem or Ethernet.
There is a SCSI port that can be used to record or archive video to external hard disk drives, and
also there is a USB port that can used to back up the clip file video to external hard disk drives or
CD-RW drives.
NOTE: This manual covers the 4-, 9- 16-channel digital video recorders. The DVRs are
identical except for the number of cameras and alarms that can be connected and the
number of cameras that can be displayed. For simplicity, the illustrations and
descriptions in this manual refer to the 16-camera model.

Digital Video Recorder
Chapter 2 — Installation
Package Contents
The package contains the following:
• Digital Video Recorder
• Power Cord
• Adaptor
• User’s Manual (This Document)
• RAS Software Diskettes and User’s Manual
• Rack-mount Kit
• Assembly Screws for Adding Hard Disk Drives
• BNC Cable, SVHS Cable, and RJ-11 Telephone Modem Cable
Required Installation Tools
No special tools are required to install the DVR. Refer to the installation manuals for the other
items that make up part of your system.
Figure 2 — 16-Channel DVR rear panel. (Others are similar.)
Setting Unit for NTSC or PAL
Figure 3 — NTSC/PAL switch.
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Your DVR can be used with either NTSC or PAL equipment. Before turning on the DVR, set
the switch to NTSC or PAL to match your equipment.
NOTE: You cannot mix NTSC and PAL equipment. For example you cannot use a PAL
camera and an NTSC monitor.
CAUTION: If you set the switch from NTSC (PAL) to PAL (NTSC), please do the
Factory Reset and Clear All Data. If not, it causes the DVR to perform wrong
operations.
Connecting the Video Source
Figure 4 — Video input connectors (1).
Connect the coaxial cables from the video sources to the BNC Video In connectors.
Figure 5 — Video input connectors (2).
Connect the RJ-11 cables from the observation cameras to the modular RJ-11 connectors.
CAUTION: Do NOT attempt to use the modular input and BNC input for the same
camera port.
Connecting the Loop Through Video
Figure 6 — Video Loop Through connectors.
If you would like to connect your video source to another device, you can use the Loop BNC
connectors.
NOTE: The Loop BNC connectors are auto terminated. Do NOT connect a cable to the
Loop BNC unless it is connected to another terminated device because it will cause poor
quality video.
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Connecting the Monitor
Figure 7 — Video Out connectors.
Connect the monitor to either the Video Out or SVHS Out connector.
Connect the spot monitor to the SPOT connector if required.
NOTE: If your monitor has an SVHS input, use it because it will give you better quality
video display.
NOTE: The Video Out (BNC) and the SVHS Out connectors may be connected to
individual monitors for simultaneous operation.
Connecting Audio
NOTE: It is the user’s responsibility to determine if local laws and regulations permit
recording audio.
Figure 8 — Audio In and Out connectors.
Your DVR can record audio. Connect the audio source to Audio In. Connect Audio Out to
your amplifier.
NOTE: The DVR does not have amplified audio output, so you will need a speaker with
an amplifier. The audio input can be from an amplified source or directly from a
microphone.
NOTE: When connecting the observation camera with built-in microphone, the audio
from that camera is heard on the DVR speaker or audio output.
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Connecting Alarms
Figure 9 — Alarm Input connector strips.
NOTE: To make connections on the Alarm Connector Strip, press and hold the button
and insert the wire in the hole below the button. After releasing the button, tug gently on
the wire to make certain it is connected. To disconnect a wire, press and hold the button
above the wire and pull out the wire.
AI 1 to 16 (Alarm In)
You can use external devices (including alarm input on the observation camera) to signal the
DVR to react to events. Mechanical or electrical switches can be wired to the AI (Alarm In) and
GND (Ground) connectors. The threshold voltage is 4.3V and should be stable at least 0.5
seconds to be detected. See Chapter 3 — Configuration for configuring alarm input.
GND (Ground)
NOTE: All the connectors marked GND are common.
Connect the ground side of the Alarm input and/or alarm output to the GND connector.
AO 1 TO 4 (Alarm Out)
Figure 10 — Alarm Output connector strips.
The DVR can activate external devices such as buzzers or lights. Connect the device to the AO
(Alarm Out) and GND (Ground) connectors. AO is an active low open collector output which
sinks 5mA@12V and 30 mA@5V. See Chapter 3 — Configuration for configuring alarm
output.
ARI (Alarm Reset In)
Figure 11 — Alarm Reset Input connector strips.
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An external signal to the Alarm Reset In can be used to reset both the Alarm Out signal and the
DVR’s internal buzzer. Mechanical or electrical switches can be wired to the AI (Alarm In) and
GND (Ground) connectors. The threshold voltage is 4.3V and should be stable at least 0.5
seconds to be detected. Connect the wires to the ARI (Alarm Reset In) and GND (Ground)
connectors.
Connecting to the RS485
Figure 12 — RS485 Connector.
The DVR can be controlled remotely by an external device or control system, such as a control
keyboard, using RS485 half-duplex serial communications signals. The RS485 connector can
also be used to control PTZ (pan, tilt, zoom) cameras. Connect RX-/TX- and RX+/ TX+ of the
control system to the TX-/RX- and TX+/RX+ (respectively) of the DVR. See Chapter 3 —
Configuration and the PTZ camera or remote controller manufacture’s manual for configuring
the RS485 connection.
Connecting to the Network Port
Figure 13 — Network connector.
The DVR can be networked using the 10/100Mb Ethernet connector. Connect a Cat5 cable
with an RJ-45 jack to the DVR connector. The DVR can be networked with a computer for
remote monitoring, searching, configuration and software upgrades. See Chapter 3 —
Configuration for configuring the Ethernet connections.
Connecting to the Modem Port
Figure 14 — Modem connector.
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The DVR can be networked using the telephone line connector. Connect a cable with an RJ-11
jack to the DVR connector. The DVR can be networked with a computer for remote
monitoring, searching, configuration and software upgrades. See Chapter 3 — Configuration
for configuring the modem connections.
Connecting to the USB Port
Figure 15 — USB connector.
A USB port is provided to connect external hard disk drives for clip copying video. Position the
external hard disk drive close enough to the DVR so that you can make the cable connections,
usually less than 6 feet. Use the USB cable provided with the hard disk drive to connect it to the
DVR.
Connecting to the Ultra Wide SCSI Port
Figure 16 — SCSI connector.
A SCSI port is provided to connect external storage devices for recording or archiving video.
Connect the external SCSI hard disk drive (RAID) cable to the high-density 68-pin female
UltraWide SCSI port. The length of SCSI cable should not exceed 1.5 meters. You can connect
up to four UltraWide SCSI devices with SCSI IDs set to 0, 1, 2, and 3 respectively.
NOTE: The SCSI bus must be terminated properly, otherwise the DVR will not operate
properly.
CAUTION: Do NOT connect the SCSI device while the SCSI DVR power is on.
SCSI devices cannot be connected to the DVR while it is operating.
CAUTION: If the SCSI device is shut down while the device is operating, the
DVR system may not work normally.
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Connecting to the RS232 Port
Figure 17 — RS232 connector.
An RS232 port is provided to connect an external modem for remote monitoring, configuration
and software upgrades, and to connect a remote control keyboard. Use a modem cable with a
DB-9S (female) connector to connect to the DVR. See Chapter 3 — Configuration for
configuring the modem.
NOTE: The DVR is not supplied with a modem cable, and many modems are not
supplied with cables. Make certain you have the correct cable when purchasing the
modem.
Factory Reset
Figure 18 — Factory reset switch.
The DVR has a Factory Reset switch under the RS232 connector. This switch will only be
used on the rare occasions that you want to return all the settings to the original factory settings.
CAUTION: When using the Factory Reset, you will lose any setting you have
made.
To reset the unit, you will need a straightened paperclip:
1. Turn the DVR off.
2. Turn it on again.
3. While the DVR is initializing, poke the straightened paperclip in the unlabeled hole to
the right of the RS232 connector.
4. Hold the switch until all the LEDs and all the segments on the Front Panel Display are
lit.
NOTE: When the DVR successfully resets to factory defaults all the LEDs and the
segments on the Front Panel Display flash three times.
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5. Release the reset switch. All of the DVR’s settings are now at the original settings it
had when it left the factory.
Connecting the Power Cord
Figure 19 — Power cord connector.
Connect the DC power cord of the adaptor to the DVR, and connect the AC power cord to the
adaptor and then to the wall outlet.
NOTE: The power cord connector locks into position to prevent accidental power loss.
Be sure to slide the release away from the socket before removing the plug.
WARNING: ROUTE POWER CORDS SO THAT THEY ARE NOT A TRIPPING
HAZARD. MAKE CERTAIN THE POWER CORD WILL NOT BE PINCHED OR
ABRADED BY FURNITURE. DO NOT INSTALL POWER CORDS UNDER RUGS
OR CARPET.
THE POWER CORD HAS A GROUNDING PIN. IF YOUR POWER OUTLET DOES
NOT HAVE A GROUNDING PIN RECEPTACLE, DO NOT MODIFY THE PLUG.
DO NOT OVERLOAD THE CIRCUIT BY PLUGGING TOO MANY DEVICES IN TO
ONE CIRCUIT.
Your DVR is now ready to operate. Refer to Chapter 3 — Configuration and Chapter 4 —
Operation.
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