Ameba R204 User manual

Digital Video Recorder
4 Channel Digital Video Recorder
V1.1
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SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
CAUTION
RISK OF ELECTRIC
SHOCK. DO NOT OPEN!
CAUTION : TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRICAL SHOCK, DO NOT OPEN COVERS.
NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED
SERVICE PERSONNEL.
This label may appear on the bottom of the unit due to space limitations.
The lightning flash with an arrowhead symbol within an equilateral triangle is intended
to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated ?dangerous voltage?within the
product enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric
shock to persons.
The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to
presence of important operating and maintenance (Servicing) instructions in the
literature accompanying the appliance.
WARNING : TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD, DO NOT EXPOSE UNITS NOT
SPECIFICALLY DESIGNED FOR OUTDOOR USE TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.
Attention: installation should be performed by qualified service Personnel only in
accordance with the National Electrical Code or applicable local codes.
Power Disconnect. Units with or without ON-OFF switches have power supplied to
the unit whenever the power cord is inserted into the power source ; however, the unit
is operational only when the ON-OFF switch is in the ON position. The power cord is
the main power disconnect for all unites.
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1.Before reading this document...............................................................5
2.Unit Description.....................................................................................6
2.1Front Panel........................................................................................................6
2.2Rear Panel.........................................................................................................7
2.3Controller..........................................................................................................8
3.Installation..............................................................................................9
3.1Camera Connection...........................................................................................9
3.2Monitor Connection (Composite monitor) .......................................................9
3.3Monitor (S-VHS) Connection.........................................................................10
3.4VCR&VIDEO PRINTER Connection............................................................10
3.5Network connection........................................................................................11
3.6HDD Connection ............................................................................................11
3.7Power connection............................................................................................12
4.Operation..............................................................................................13
4.1LOG-IN...........................................................................................................13
4.2Record.............................................................................................................14
4.3Play .................................................................................................................18
5.SETUP...................................................................................................21
5.1 Basic Operation..............................................................................................21
5.2 DISPLAY SETUP..........................................................................................23
5.3 CAMERA SETUP .........................................................................................24
5.4 TIME/DATE SETUP .....................................................................................26
5.5 ALARM/MOTION SETUP...........................................................................27
5.6 RECORD SETUP..........................................................................................30
5.7 TCP/IP SETUP...............................................................................................31
5.8 MISCELLANEOUS SETUP.........................................................................32
6.HDD BAY..............................................................................................36
6.1 HDD EXTENSION .......................................................................................36
6.2 HDD BAY......................................................................................................36
7.Specification and configuration..........................................................38
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Manual for Remote Viewer Software....................................................41
1.General description...........................................................................................41
2.TCP/IP SETUP in DVR unit.............................................................................41
3.Static IP and Dynamic IP..................................................................................41
4.Live view via IP network..................................................................................42
5.Search recorded pictures via IP network...........................................................46
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1.Before reading this document
1. This document is intended for both the administrator and users of stand alone
DVR Model.
2. This manual contains information for configuring, managing and using stand
alone DVR Model.
3. To prevent fire or electrical shock, do not expose the product to heat or moisture
4. Be sure to read this manual before using stand alone DVR Model.
5. For questions and technical assistance of this product, contact your local dealer.
※Strong recommendation on installation of the DVR unit
1. Check electricity at the place you want to install the DVR unit is stable and meets
our electricity requirements. Unstable electricity will cause malfunction of the unit
or give critical damage to the unit.
2. Several chips on the main board of the DVR unit and hard disk drive inside the
unit generate heat, and it must be properly discharged. Do not put any objects just
beside exhaust port on the left side of the unit and do not close up an opening on
the right side of the unit.
3. Put the DVR unit at well-ventilated place and do not put heat-generating objects
on the unit. When it is installed inside 15 inch mounting rack together with other
devices, please check built-in ventilation fan of the rack is properly running.
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2.Unit Description
2.1Front Panel
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※If the Input window is covered, the remote controller may not work
If several buttons are simultaneously or incorrectly pressed, the system may
not function properly.
1.CH1:Camera 1 In Full Screen.
2.CH2:Camera 2 In Full Screen.
3. CH3:Camera 3 In Full Screen.
4. CH4:Camera 4 In Full Screen.
5.QUAD:Changes to quarterly split screen or Full display screen.
6.REC:Video Recode.
7.PIP/MARK:Assigns PIP(Picture in picture)or MARK IMAGE to protect selected
image rom being overwitten.
8.FRZ:Display screen is pause while playback.
9.SPEED/SEQ:The display screen automatically rotates,and playback speed and
direction.
10.ZOO:Enlarges the display screen by 200%
11.PLAY/ENTER:Play-Back
12.MENU:into system SETUP and change item.
13.Dirtection button
14.Lamp
15.Remote Controller Sensor Input window
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2.2Rear Panel
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1. RS232 Connection
2. Sensor Input/Output
3.TCP/IP Connect
4. Camera Connection
5.BNC Out
6.S-Video
7.DC Power
8.Fan
※When connecting with other applications, be sure to turn off the system.
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2.3Controller
1. 1:Camera 1 In Full Screen.
2. 2:Camera 2 In Full Screen.
3. 3:Camera 3 In Full Screen.
4. 4:Camera 14In Full Screen.
5.QUAD:Changes to quarterly split screen or Full display screen.
6.PIP/MARK:Assigns PIP(Picture in picture)or MARK IMAGE to protect selected
image room being overwritten.
7.FRZ:Display screen is pause while playback.
8.SPEED/SEQ:The display screen automatically rotates, and playback speed and
direction.
9.ZOO:Enlarges the display screen by 200%
10.PLAY/ENTER:Play-Back
11.MENU:into system SETUP and change item.
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3.Installation
3.1Camera Connection
Connect the camera to the CAMERA INPUT on the Rear Panel of the system.
CH1 CH2 CH3 CH4
CH1 CH2 CH3 CH4
MONITOR
LOOP
VIDEO
LENS VIDEO
DC
AC24V/DC12
V.P
DC
LEVEL
Rear part of CAMERA
3.2Monitor Connection (Composite monitor)
Connect the monitor to the MONITOR OUT on the Rear Panel of the system
CH1 CH2 CH3 CH4
CH1 CH2 CH3 CH4
MONITOR
LOOP
VIDEO A
IN OUT
VIDEO C
IN OUT
VIDEO B
IN OUT
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3.3Monitor (S-VHS) Connection
Connect S-VIDEO Monitor to MONITOR OUT(S-VHS) on the Rear Panel of the
system.
CH1 CH2 CH3 CH4
CH1 CH2 CH3 CH4
MONITOR
LOOP
VIDEO
A
IN OUT
VIDEO
C
IN OUT
VIDEO
B
IN OUT
3.4VCR&VIDEO PRINTER Connection
Connect the Sensor to the SENSOR INPUT/OUTPUT on the Rear Panel of the
system
C
O
M
N
CN
OG N
D
D
3D 2D
1
D
4
ALARM
RELAY
Terminal block
Pin 1 Alarm1
Pin 2 Alarm2
Pin 3 Alarm3
Pin 4 Alarm4
Pin 5 GND
Pin 6 NO( Normal Open )
Pin 7 NC( Normal Close)
Pin 8 COM
NO
NC
GND
COM
D1
D2
D3 D4
(1)Relay output : COM+NC, COM+NO OR COM+NC+NO
(2)Alarm input : Short-circuit between Alarm1, Alarm2, Alarm3 or Alarm4 and
GND is recognized as alarm.
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