APEC TVR 3000 User manual

Embedded DVR
TVR 3000 SerieS
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MANUAL
APEC CCTV

GETTING STARTED 5
What is a Digital Video Recorder (DVR)? 5
INSTALLATION AND SAFEGUARDS 6
Environment Condition for Installation 6
Before You Start 6
SUMMARY OF FEATURES 7
SPECIFICATION AND MODEL 9
PACKAGE CONTENTS 10
Internal Unit of Wall-mount Case 11
Main Board (Top View) 12
Standalone DVR (Front View) 13
Side Button Panel 13
DVR Unit (Back View) 13
Remote Controller 14
INSTALLATION 15
HDD 16
Cameras 16
Sensors 17
Relays 17
Network 18
PTZ 19
LIVE VIEW 20
Display Components 20
Main Menu 21
On-Screen Keyboard 21
Camera Layout 22
Cycle Camera 22
Picture-In-Picture (PIP) 23
Digital Zoom 23
Display Freeze 24
Image Enhance 24
Manual / Forced Recording 25
Live Audio 25
Relay Control 26
PTZ Control 27
SEARCH AND PLAYBACK 28
Event Search 29
Smart Search 29
SETUP MODE 30
Login 30
System 31
Information 32
Date and Time 32
Network 34
TCP/IP Setting 35
DDNS 37
User 37
OSD 38
Tools 40
Recording 42
Camera 42
Frame Rate 43
Resolution 44
Audio 45
Schedule 45
Watermark 47
Event 47
Notication  48
Sensor 49
Relay 50
Motion 50
Mappings 51
Sensor to Camera 52
Sensor to PTZ 52
Camera to Relay 53
Sensor to Relay 53
Video Lost to Relay 54
PTZ 55
Comm Settings 55
Camera 56
PTZ Speed 56
Presets 57
Language 57
BACKUP MODE 58
Video Backup 58
Image Backup 59
TABLE OF CONTENTS

GETTING STARTED
What is a Digital Video Recorder (DVR)?
DVR stands for digital video recorder. Digital video recorders run on computers and are equipped with
one or more video capture cards, that record and compress video (and/or audio) to a hard-drive based
storage medium.
Reliability
Digital security solutions offer reliability because these solutions are based on computer hard-
ware and software. Digital security solutions require fewer pieces working together compared to
old VCRs, thus making it less prone to wear and tear. Video can be also stored directly onto hard
drives without much hassle.
Reduced Maintenance Costs
Digital security hardware is designed as a self-contained unit, eliminating the need for quads,
switchers, multiplexers, time-lapse VCRs, motion detectors and remote monitoring devices. With
fewer pieces needed to work together, it enables such digital solutions to be supported and main-
tained by less people. Digital security solutions also allow most diagnostics, updates and adjust-
ments to be done remotely, thus reducing overall costs.
Constant Quality
Digital security solutions are very stable and reliable as a medium for video storage. You wouldn’t
have to worry about video quality degradation.
More Efcient
With digital security solutions, you do not need to change and replace tapes. You do not need
to clean recording heads to ensure correct recording. Digital security solutions saves you time and
money, because you can overcome serious problems associated with failing to carry out some of
the tasks you need to do for legacy systems. Moreover, while quads and switchers make record-
ing multiple cameras possible, cameras are recorded one at a time in timed segments. With digital
security solutions, you can record all cameras simultaneously.
Flexible Network Monitoring
Network cameras offer remote monitoring from anywhere in the world. Because you can moni-
tor from anywhere, you need not hire a permanent in-house staff to sit and watch at the installed
base. You also eliminate costly in-house cable runs. Digital security solutions also offer centralized
monitoring of all cameras.
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REMOTE VIEW 60
Client Login 61
DVR Connection 61
Remote Client OSD 62
Digital Zoom 62
Video Event Log 63
Date and Time 63
Image Control 64
Screen Capture 64
Forced Recording 64
Sensors 65
Relays 65
Audio 65
PTZ Function 66
Presets 66
Pattern Tracking 67
Group Run 67
SEARCH & PLAYBACK 68
Playback Recordings 69
CLIENT SETUP 70
DVRs 70
Groups 71
Users 71
System 72
Display 73
REMOTE SERVER SETUP 74
Setup Menu Options 74
Camera Setup 75
Audio 76
Sensor Mapping 77
Sensor PTZ Mapping 78
Motion Mapping 79
Relay Reset Mode 80
AlarmNotication  81
PTZ Settings 82
Recording Schedule 83
System Settings 84
Network 85
Users 86

INSTALLATION AND SAFEGUARDS
All the safety and operating instructions should be read before the unit is operated.
Environment Condition for Installation
To prevent electric shock or other hazards, do not expose units to rain, moisture or dust.
This unit should be located in an area with low humidity and minimum dust.
Place this unit in a well-ventilated place and do not place heat-generating objects on this unit.
This unit should not be located in an area where it is likely to be subjected to mechanical
shocks.
Before You Start
This unit should be operated only from the type of power source indicated on the manufacturer’s label.
Notes
Be aware thoroughly about the power connection before installation of the unit.
Repairs should be referred to the supplier or to the manufacturer.
There are sensitive parts in the equipment. Do not dismantle the equipment.
Power cord should be arranged safely. Do not touch power cord with wet hands.
Do not use loose plug or damaged power cable.
Do not use benzene, thinner or alcohol for cleaning the product. It could damage the
product.
Do not touch exposed terminals.
To switch off the system, simply unplug power cord from socket, and then switch
off the peripheral equipment.
When smoke is seen coming from the equipment, immediately unplug the power cord from
 powersourcetopreventreorelectricshock.
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SUMMARY OF FEATURES
Live View
Real-time Display per Camera: 30fps NTSC / 25fps PAL per channel
Different View Layouts: 1 or full screen, 2, 4, 9, 16
Cycle Cameras: View cameras/channels in sequence
Picture-in-Picture: Display camera/channel view on top of another camera/channel
Digital Zoom: Up to 9x digital zoom
Display Freeze
On-screen Status
Image Enhance: Adjust brightness, contrast, hue and saturation
Manual / Forced Recording: Manually start recording
Live Audio
Sensor Status and Relay Control: Display sensor status and toggle relay
PTZ Control: Presets, Zoom, Focus, Iris Settings and Auto Pan
Recording
Variable Resolution: CIF, ½ D1 and D1
Variable Image Quality: Low, Medium, High
Variable Recording Modes: Continuous, Motion, Sensor and Event
Automatic Disk Storage Management
Audio Recording
Search and Playback
Event Search: Search by year, month, day, hour, event type and camera number
SmartSearch:Searchwithtimelinedisplay,lterbyeventtypeandcameranumber
Single or Multi-channel Playback
Variable Playback Speed: 2x, 4x, 8x, 16x, 1/2x, 1/4x, 1/8x, 1/16x
Setup
System
Information: Display hardware and software information
Date and Time: Set date and time
Network:Setnetworkconguration
DDNS:SetDDNSconguration
User: Set password for user
OSD: Set On-Screen Display (OSD) settings
Tools: Hard disk utilities, Video Signal and DVR Server Updater
Recording
Camera: Set camera status and video quality
Frame Rate: Set normal and event frame rate
Resolution: Set normal and event resolution
Audio: Set audio status and input gain
Schedule: Set recording schedule
Watermark: Enable/Disable watermark
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16. Event
17.Notication:RedBorderandEmail
18. Sensor: Set sensor status
19. Relay: Set relay reset mode as manual, time-based or synchronized
20. Motion: Set area for motion detection
21. Mappings:
22. Sensor to Camera
23. Sensor to PTZ Camera
24. Camera to Relay
25. Sensor to Relay
26. PTZ
27. Communication Settings: Baud Rate, Data Bit, Parity and Stop Bit
28. Camera: Set PTZ Camera Status and Protocol
29. Speed: Pan/Tilt speed, Zoom speed and Focus speed
30. Presets
31. Language
Backup
Via USB external storage or network
Remote Client (Software included)
1. Remote Surveillance
2. Client Setup: Add/Edit DVR Server Connection, User settings and System settings
3. DVR List
4. Video Event Logs
5. Different View Layouts: 1 or full screen, 4, 9, 16
6. PTZ Control
7. Sensor/Relay/Audio Control
8. Image Enhance
9. Snapshot or Screen Capture
10.Remote Search and Playback
11.1 channel Forced recording
12.Remote Setup
Web View
1. Real-time Streaming Video
2.Eventnotication
Back up Viewer (Software Included)
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SPECIFICATION AND MODEL
4 channel 8 channel
HDD up to 2 HDDs up to 2 HDDs
Inputs Composite 4 ch BNC 8 ch BNC
Outputs TV Out 1 ch TV Out
Compression Hardware MPEG4
Compression Rate Default 2-9 Kb per frame (CIF @
360x240)
2-9 Kb per frame (CIF @
360x240)
Display Speed 120/100fps 240/200fps
Search Event Search and Smart
Search
Event Search and Smart
Search
Recording Mode Continuous, Scheduled,
Motion-Detected, Event-Trig-
gered (Motion and Sensor-
Triggered), Sensor-Triggered
Continuous, Scheduled,
Motion-Detected, Event-
Triggered (Motion and
Sensor-Triggered), Sensor-
Triggered
360x240 120fps 360x240 240fps
720x240 120fps 720x240 240fps
720x480 60fps 720x480 120fps
360x288 100fps 360x288 200fps
720x288 100fps 720x288 200fps
720x576 50fps 720x576 100fps
NTSC 720x480, 720x240, 360x240 720x480,720x240, 360x240
PAL 720x576, 720x288, 360x288 720x576,720x288, 360x288
Live View Output Modes 1, 2, 4 1, 2, 4, 9
Playback Playback Speed 120/100fps 240/200fps
Network Ethernet (TCP/IP)
10/100 Base T
Ethernet (TCP/IP)
10/100 Base T
Backup via USB
PTZ Control RS-485
Audio Inputs 4 ch 8 ch
Outputs 1 ch
Compression Hardware G.723.1
Sensor Inputs 4 ch
Relay Outputs 2 ch
Watermark Yes
Watchdog Yes
*Specicationsubjecttochangewithoutpriornotice.
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cont... Summary of Features

PACKAGE CONTENTS
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INTERNAL UNIT OF WALL-MOUNT CASE
DVR – Internal Unit Description
1. Main Switch To on/off the DVR unit
2. Hard Disk Bracket Holds the hard disks
3. Hard Disk Drives DVR storage device
4. Fan For DVR ventilation
5. IDE cable Connects the HDD to the main board
6. Video Output Video out terminal
7. Speaker Out Audio out terminal
8. Input voltage Supplies voltage
9. DB25 Audio/Video input terminal
10. Power cable For power supply
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Package Contents Description
1. DVR Main Unit Standalone Digital Video Recorder
2. Remote Controller DVR Remote Controller
3. AC Power Cord Power cord (220/110V)
4. Hard Disk screws 8 pcs screws for putting the hard disk in place
5. IDE Cable IDE cable for hard disk
6. Audio Video Cable (DB25) Connection for Camera and Audio
7. Keys To lock/unlock the DVR cover
8. Hardcopy of user’s manual
TVR-3000 User’s Manual

MAIN BOARD (TOP VIEW)
DVR – Internal Unit Ref. Des. Description
1. 4-Pin ATX Power Connector J17 Connection to power supply 12V-5V-GND
2 40-Pin IDE Connector J10 Connection to hard disk (HDD1)
3. Tact Switch “RESET” SW1 For resetting/rebooting system
4. Terminal Block “Sensor Input & Relay
Output”
J1 Connecting Sensor devices and Relay Output devices to control
sensors and trigger alarms
5. Ethernet Connector J3 Where you can connect the RJ45 cable
6. 2 pc. USB Connector J16 Connection to USB device
7. Debug1 or uart Connector B1 RS232 port for GSM connection
8. IR connector J6 Connection to IR sensor
9. Battery and Battery holder J7 Battery for Real Time Clock
10. DB25 Video and Audio Input Connector J3 Connection with CCTV Camera and Audio
11. Audio Output RCA Jack P3 Audio Output terminal
12. TV Out RCA Jack P2 1 TV Out RCA connection
13. Audio Input J5 Audio Input Terminal
14. 8 sensor, 4 relay J6 Input and output
15. 8 sensor, 4 relay J7 Input and output
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STANDALONE DVR
(FRONT VIEW)
DVR – External Unit Description
1. IR Sensor Infrared Sensor for Remote Controller
SIDE BUTTON PANEL
DVR UNIT (BACK VIEW)
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How to install the DVR on the wall:
1. For cemented walls, use a drilling machine to drill
screws on the wall. Follow the diagram beside for
drilling positions. (NOTE: If possible, please measure
the distances of screw holes in your unit.)
2. For wooden walls, you may use a hammer to
initially puncture the wall.
3. Insert screws and fasten DVR unit when done.
Ensure that the unit is carefully mounted on the wall
before attaching other peripherals. Use at least 1in
screws.
The approximate net weight of the DVR is 5kg.
REMOTE CONTROLLER
DVR – External Unit Description
1. Live Switch to Live View Mode
2. Setup Switch to Setup Mode
3. ENTER / Cycle Save settings or Go to / Cycle cameras
4. Up / Down / Left / Right Arrows Move up / Move down / Move left / Move right
5. Record Start/Stop FORCED recording
6. Search Search and playback recorded video
7. Backup Switch to Backup Mode
8. Focus For increasing/decreasing focus *For PTZ camera only
9. Iris For increasing/decreasing brightness *For PTZ camera only
10. Zoom For zooming in or out
11. Speed Up To increase playback speed 2x, 4x, 8x or 16x
12. Speed Down To decrease playback speed 1/2x, 1/4x, 1/8x, 1/16x
13. Play / Freeze Play video / Freeze or pause video
14. Next Go to next frame (frame by frame)
15. Previous Go to previous frame (frame by frame)
16. Forward Forwardplaybackofvideoles10seconds;alsousedinsearchtomove5hours/minutesup
17. Rewind Rewindplaybackofvideoles10seconds;alsousedinsearchtomove5hours/minutesdown
18. Audio Enter Audio Mode
19. Relay Enter Relay Mode
20. PIP Picture in Picture
21. PTZ Enter PTZ
22. Display Adjust image brightness, contrast, hue and saturation
23. Number Buttons Go to camera number (1), (2) … and so on
24. Number 10 button Also functions as a “0” button when used as a single digit in passwords, labels, ip address, etc.
*For the remote control,
use 1 lithium ion 3V battery
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INSTALLATION
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How to Connect Sensors to the DVR:
1. Connect sensors to Sensor Inputs, marked S1 to S4 and Ground.
2. To connect sensors, simply insert the wire inside the connector hole and push the connector button
to lock the wire.
Sensors
How to Connect Sensors to the DVR:
1. Connect relays to the Relay Outputs, marked R1, R2 and Common.
2. To connect relays, simply insert the wire inside the connector hole and push the connector button to
lock the wire.
Relays
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HDD
How to Install the HDD:
1. Place HDD1 to the left side of the
bracket and connect it using the screws.
Note: The jumper setting of your HDD1
should be on Slave.
2. Place HDD2 to the right side of the
bracket and connect it using the screws.
Note: The jumper setting of your HDD2
should be on Master.
3. Place the HDD bracket inside the DVR
unit.
4. Attach the left side of the bracket to the
DVR chassis using the screws.
5. Attach the right side of the bracket to
the DVR chassis using the screws.
6. Connect the IDE cable to HDD1 and
HDD2.
7. Connect the power cable to HDD1 and HDD2.
How to Connect Cameras to the DVR:
1. Connect cameras to DB25 cable’s Video
Inputs, labeled CAM1 to CAM8.
2. Connect the DB25 cable to the unit’s DB25
Video and Audio Input Connector.
Cameras
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Network
Please call your service provider to identify which type of service they’re providing to determine which
type of network scenario you will use.
Once you have determined which scenario to use, connect your DVR unit as shown.
Ensure that you verify Internet access after installing any new equipment (routers, hubs, modems, etc.).
If possible, use a PC on a network to verify that an Internet connection can be made and that all current
congurationsonanyequipmentareupandrunningsmoothly.DothisbeforedoingANYcongurations
with your DVR.
Case A: Single or Multiple Static IP w/ Personal Router
Case B: Single Static IP Directly Connected to the DVR
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How to connect PTZ Cameras to the DVR:
1. Check if the PTZ camera is connected to a power source to enable operation.
2. Connect your PTZ camera to the DVR’s Video Input. You will see the video in your DVR as soon as
this connection is done.
3. Connect your PTZ camera to the RS-485 port. Connection to RS-485 port may be accompanied by
an interface converter, depending on the type of PTZ camera you are using.
4. If you are using an interface converter, ensure that this device (interface converter) is connected to
a power source to enable operation.
5.EntertheDVR’sSetupandgotoPTZSetup.UnderPTZsetup,youwillhavetodenewhichcamera
is a PTZ camera and what protocol your PTZ camera is using. Please refer to your PTZ camera’s
manual for the latter information.
PTZ
[BUTTON] Text enclosed in square brackets refer to a button either on the remote controller
or on the control panel.
MODE Capitalized text refer to a mode of the DVR. Some examples are LIVE VIEW,
SEARCH, SETUP, BACKUP, RELAY and AUDIO.
Menu Bold text refer to an item appearing in a selection menu or the selection menu
itself. Some examples are Main Menu, Camera, Mappings and Tools. Note
that MODEs may appear as items in a selection menu
Component Italicized text refer to important components or features in the DVR that help
users in interacting with the DVR.
KEYS Text in this font refer to keys on the On-Screen Keyboard.
Naming Conventions
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LIVE VIEW
Display Components
Below are the components for Live View.
Upon startup, the DVR is in LIVE VIEW. If you are in another mode such as SETUP or SEARCH, press
[LIVE] to go back to LIVE VIEW.
Standard Display and Icon
1. Date
2. Time
3. Live view mode (or current mode)
4. Camera label
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The Main Menu is the primary access point for many of the
DVR features. In LIVE VIEW, the Main Menu will be displayed
when [MODE] is pressed on the Control Panel.
Note that all of the above functions have equivalent buttons on
the remote controller. Hence, when using the remote controller,
the Main Menu is not needed.
Use [UP] and [DOWN] buttons on the control panel to navigate
through the Main Menu. Use [SELECT] to make a selection.
On-Screen Keyboard
The On-Screen Keyboard appears automatically when there is a need to type alphanumeric characters
on the screen.
You can move around the On-Screen Keyboard using [LEFT], [RIGHT], [UP] or [DOWN] buttons on the
remote controller or control panel.
You can select a character or control on the On-Screen Keyboard using [ENTER] on the remote
controller or [SELECT] on the control panel.
There are special keys on the On-Screen Keyboard:
3 - Cursor Keys move the cursor
4 - DEL deletes the current character
5 - ENTER or SELECT exits the On-Screen Keyboard and returns the characters typed in.
Main Menu
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Camera Layout
Cycle Camera
Procedure Using the Remote Controller or Control Panel:
1. To view in sequence or to view slide show of the channels in Full Screen, press [CYCLE] on the
remote controller or [SELECT] on the control panel. Channel view changes every three (3) seconds by
default.
2. To exit, press on [CYCLE] or [SELECT] again.
3.Tocongurecycledelaytime,pleasegotoSETUP.
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Picture-In-Picture (PIP)
Procedure Using Remote Controller:
1. When in Full Screen display, you may press
on [PIP] to view another channel in a smaller
window.
2. Press [1], [2], or [3] … to view camera 1, 2 or
3 in a smaller window.
3. Press [UP], [DOWN], [LEFT] or [RIGHT] to
move the smaller window.
4. To exit PIP, just press [PIP] again.
The PIP function is available only on the remote controller. Although, the [UP], [DOWN], [LEFT] and
[RIGHT] buttons on the control panel will be functional once the DVR is in PIP mode.
Procedure Using the Remote Controller:
1. In Full Screen, press ZOOM [+] to get a closer
view of the subject or to zoom in.
2. While zoomed in, press [UP], [DOWN], [LEFT],
or [RIGHT] to change the view of the zoomed in
area.
3. Press ZOOM [-] to zoom out.
Procedure Using the Control Panel:
1. In LIVE VIEW, press [MODE].
2. Select Zoom by pressing [UP]/[DOWN] and [SELECT].
3. While zoomed in, press [UP], [DOWN], [LEFT], or [RIGHT] to change the view of the zoomed in
area.
4. Press [BACK] to zoom out and go back to LIVE VIEW.
Digital Zoom
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Display Freeze
Procedure Using the Remote Controller:
1. Press [FREEZE] to pause display.
2. To exit, press on [FREEZE] again.
This function is available only on the remote
controller.
Image Enhance
Image enhancement capabilities include ability to control Brightness, Contrast, Saturation and Hue of
each camera. Recording (or recorded videos) will be affected by these settings.
Procedure Using the Remote Controller:
1. Press [DISPLAY] to adjust Brightness, Contrast, Saturation and Hue.
2. Press [UP] or [DOWN] to select image enhancement option.
3. Press [LEFT], [RIGHT], [+] or [-] to increase or decrease values.
4. Press [ENTER] to save settings and go back to Live View. Or, press [DISPLAY] to exit, without saving
changes.
Procedure Using the Control Panel:
1. In LIVE VIEW, press [MODE].
2. Select Display by pressing [UP]/[DOWN] and [SELECT].
3. Press [UP] or [DOWN] to select image enhancement option.
3. Press [LEFT] or [RIGHT] to increase or decrease value for that particular option. 4. Press [SELECT]
to save settings and go back to LIVE VIEW.
5. Press [BACK] to exit without saving changes.
NOTE: Values are displayed on the right, indicated from numbers 1-25. The default value for all images enhance
options is 12.
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Manual / Forced Recording
Procedure Using the Remote Controller:
Press [RECORD] to start manual or forced
recording. Press [RECORD] again to exit or
stop recording.
Procedure Using the Control Panel:
1. In LIVE VIEW, press [MODE].
2. Select Forced Recording by pressing [SELECT]. This will bring you back to LIVE VIEW. The Forced
Recording icon will indicate that the DVR is currently on forced recording mode.
3. In LIVE VIEW mode, press [BACK] to stop recording. In other modes such as SETUP or SEARCH,
pressing [BACK] will not stop the recording.
Procedure Using the Remote Controller:
1. Press [AUDIO] to modify audio settings. Press on [LEFT], [RIGHT], [+] or [-] to increase or decrease
output volume.
2. Press [1], [2], [3], … or [ENTER] to select audio channel.
3. Press [AUDIO] again to exit.
4. Press on [FREEZE] to mute output volume.
Procedure Using the Control Panel:
1. In LIVE VIEW, press [MODE].
2. Select Audio by pressing [UP]/[DOWN] then [SELECT].
3. Press on [LEFT] or [RIGHT] to increase or decrease output volume.
4. Press [SELECT] repeatedly to switch audio channels.
5. Press [BACK] to go back to LIVE VIEW.
Live Audio
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Relay Control is used to manually toggle relays as ON or OFF. A red-colored relay is ON. A transparent
relay is OFF. A relay with a heavy border is the currently selected relay.
Procedure Using Remote Controller:
1. Press [RELAY].
2. Press [LEFT], [RIGHT], [+] or [-] to select username.
3.Press[DOWN]tomovetothepasswordeld.Usethenumerickeystoenterthepasswordthenpress
[ENTER].
4. Press [1], [2], [3]… to toggle relay 1, 2 (and so on) as ON or OFF. Alternatively, press [LEFT] or
[RIGHT] to select a relay, then press [ENTER] to toggle the status of the relay.
5. Press [RELAY] again or [LIVE] to go back to LIVE VIEW.
Procedure Using Control Panel:
1. In LIVE VIEW, press [MODE].
2. Select Relay by pressing [UP]/[DOWN] then [SELECT].
3. Select username by pressing [LEFT/RIGHT].
4.Press[DOWN]tomovetothepasswordeld.Usetheon-screenkeyboardtotypethepassword.
5. Press [LEFT] or [RIGHT] to select a relay, then press [SELECT] to toggle the status of the relay.
6. Press [BACK] to go back to LIVE VIEW.
Relay Control
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PTZ Control
To use PTZ Control, ensure that your camera is a PTZ (Pan/Tilt/Zoom) camera.
An alert stating, NOT A PTZ CAMERA will display when you try to use PTZ Control for non-PTZ
cameras.
Procedure Using the Remote Controller:
1. Press [PTZ] to enter PTZ Control.
2. Press [UP], [DOWN], [LEFT] or [RIGHT] to control the direction of the PTZ camera.
3. Press ZOOM [+] or [-] to zoom in or out.
4. Press FOCUS [+] or [-] to adjust focus.
5. Press IRIS [+] or [-] to adjust amount of light captured by the camera.
6. Press [PTZ] again to exit.
Procedure Using the Control Panel:
1. In LIVE VIEW, press [MODE].
2. Select PTZ by pressing [UP]/[DOWN] then [SELECT].
3. Press [UP], [DOWN], [LEFT] or [RIGHT] to control the direction of the PTZ camera.
3. Press [SELECT] to change the function of [UP] and [DOWN] to zoom in or out, and the function of
[LEFT] and [RIGHT] to focus in or out. Iris control is not supported by the Control Panel.
5. Press [SELECT] again to change the function of [UP], [DOWN], [LEFT] and [RIGHT] to pan/tilt.
6. Press [BACK] to go back to LIVE VIEW.
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SEARCH and PLAYBACK can be used for thorough look-up and playback of any recorded video.
Procedure Using the Remote Controller:
1. Press [SEARCH] to activate Search and Playback mode.
2. Press [UP] or [DOWN] to choose between Event Search or Smart Search.
3. Press [ENTER] to go to the selected option.
Procedure Using the Control Panel:
1. In LIVE VIEW, press [MODE].
2. Select Search by pressing [UP]/[DOWN] then [SELECT].
3. Press [UP] or [DOWN] to choose between Event Search and Smart Search.
4. Press [SELECT] to go to the selected option.
SEARCH AND PLAYBACK
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Procedure Using the Remote Controller or Control Panel:
1. Under SEARCH and PLAYBACK, select
Event Search by pressing on [ENTER] or
[SELECT].
2. Under Event Search, press [UP] or
[DOWN] to select option that you want to
change. For instance, if you want to edit
day, simply press [DOWN] until you high-
light the Day option.
3. Press [LEFT], [RIGHT], [+] or [-] to change
the values of the given option.
4. Press [ENTER] or [SELECT] to run search.
If there are no recorded videos, repeat
steps 2 to 5. You will then be taken to a screen, displaying your search results.
5. Select the video that you want to playback by pressing [UP] or [DOWN] and press [ENTER] or
[SELECT] to view recorded video.
6. Press [LEFT] or [RIGHT] to move from previous or next pages.
NOTE: Up to a maximum of 10 recorded videos will be displayed per page.
Legend:
1. Red – indicates that there is an event on
thespeciceld
2.White–indicatescurrentselectedeldor
current selection
3. Blue – indicates cursor pointer position
Procedure Using the Remote Controller or
Control Panel:
1. Under Smart Search, press on [LEFT], [RIGHT], [+] or [-] to select camera, and then press [DOWN].
2. Use [LEFT], [RIGHT], [+] or [-] to select event type. You may choose from ALL, FORCED, SENSOR,
MOTION, AUDIO, EVENT or CONTINUOUS. Then, press [DOWN].
3. Select week by pressing [LEFT] or [RIGHT]. If you see red markings, that means there are recordings
on that particular period. Then press [DOWN] to go to next options.
4. Select date, hour and minute by pressing [LEFT] or [RIGHT]. You may also Press [UP] or [DOWN]
to move among options.
5. Then press [ENTER] or [SELECT] to playback video. If there’s more than one video, choose from the
results by pressing [UP] or [DOWN] and then press [ENTER] or [SELECT] to play recorded video.
Smart Search
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Event Search

SETUP MODE
Login
Procedure Using the Remote Controller or Control Panel:
1. Enter SETUP by pressing the [SETUP] button on the remote controller or selecting Setup from the
Main Menu.
2. Choose your User Name using [LEFT], [RIGHT], [+] or [-] and then press [DOWN]. Only ADMIN has
access rights to Setup. Default system user names are ADMIN, USER1 TO USER9.
3. Key-in Password and press [ENTER]. The default password for ADMIN is 5678. Refer to page 37 to
learn how to change password.
When you key in an invalid password, system will indicate “Password INVALID”. Simply key-in the cor-
rect password afterwards.
Once you are logged in SETUP, you can access system settings for: System, Recording, Event, PTZ
and Language.
Note:
This function is only available if current user’s Login ID is authorized to go into SETUP mode.
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System Setup gives you access to System Information, Date/Time, Network Settings, User, OSD and
Tools.
Procedure:
1. In SETUP, go to System and press [ENTER/SELECT] or [RIGHT] button to view sub-menus.
2. To view/modify settings under the sub-menus, use [UP] or [DOWN] to select the sub-menu and press
[ENTER/SELECT].
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Information
This section displays hardware and software version. It also shows hard disk capacity as well as used
and free hard disk space.
Date and Time
Date and Time indicate settings for year, month, day, hour, minute, second and timezone. Ensure that
you set the date and time before you operate the system to match your local time. Default year is set
at 1970.
Under Date/Time Selection, you can choose to set the date and time such as year, month date, hour,
minute and second.
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After setting the date and time, you can also set the timezone accordingly.
Procedure Using the Remote Controller or Control Panel:
1. To select the settings that you want to modify, simply navigate by pressing on [UP] or [DOWN].
2. To set date and time, use [+] or [RIGHT] to increase value and [-] or [LEFT] decrease value.
3. Once you are done, press on [ENTER/SELECT] to save your settings. Press [BACK] or [LIVE] to
exit without saving.
cont... Date and Time
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Network
NetworkcongurationallowsyoutodeneyourIPaddress,Netmask,GatewayandDNSinformation
(if using static IP). Please consult with your service provider or network administrator for the values that
you need in order to setup your network.
Please call your service provider to identify what type of service they’re providing. You will need to
know:
a. Addressing – For determining what scenario you should follow
b. Router On Site or Just Modem – For determining what scenario you should follow
IMPORTANT: Ensure that you verify Internet access after installing any new equipment (routers, hubs, modems, etc.).
If possible, use a PC on a network to verify that an Internet connection can be made and that all current congurations
on any equipment are up and running smoothly. Do this before doing ANY congurations with your DVR.
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TCP/IP Setting
Pleaselloutthefollowinginformation:STATICIPADDRESS,NETMASK,DEFAULTGATEWAYAND
DNS.
Next pages explain several network scenarios. Please identify which scenario your current network falls
withinandfollowtheinstructionsforconguringandaccessingyourDVRviaTCP/IP.
a. Under Network Setup, assign a private IP address (ex. 192.168.1.105) on the space provided. Navi-
gate by pressing [LEFT] or [RIGHT]. To key-in a value, simply press on the numeric buttons. The IP
address you assign must be a unique to your local network, as well as “match” you local network.
Also make sure that the IP address that you assign must be a private IP address. Please note that
IPaddressesthattaketheformof192.168.1.105willhavetobeconguredas192.168.001.105.
For Multiple Static IPs, just use one that you wish to assign to the DVR.
b. Assign your SUBNET MASK (ex. 255.255.255.0), GATEWAY (ex. 192.168.0.1) and DNS just as you
had assigned your IP address.
c. Press on [ENTER/SELECT] once you are done to save your settings.
Ifyouarebehindarewall,pleaseensurethatyouopenportnumbers:3492,9202,9205,9203,9201
& 3490 in order for you to have remote connection to your DVR.
Case A: Single or Multiple Static IP w/ Personal Router
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Case B: Single Static IP Directly Connected to the DVR
a. Under Network Setup, assign a public IP address (ex. 24.108.1.192) on the space provided. This
STATIC IP address is provided to you by your service provider. Please consult with your ISP if you
do not know such information.
b. Assign your SUBNET MASK, GATEWAY and DNS just as you had assigned your IP address.
c. Press on [ENTER] once you are done to save your settings.
To set your Network Setup using DHCP, follow the steps below:
1. Simply choose the DHCP option from SETUP > Network.
2. When you are asked to Acquire IP Address, select Yes.
3. The DVR will automatically search and obtain your DHCP settings.
If the DVR returns with the error message,
“CAN NOT ACQUIRE IP“, please inquire
with your network administrator with regards
to your network conguration/setup.  This
error will only appear if the Ethernet cable is
not plugged into the DVR, modem is down,
network is down or cable is defective.
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DDNS
Enter the relevant information to connect to
theDDNS server.TheDVRIDeldcannot
be blank. You can use the onboard keyboard
to enter the desired DVR ID.
The User settings allow you to modify or set
user IDs/user names and passwords.
Procedure Using the Remote Controller
or Control Panel:
1. To change password for a particular user,
selecttheUserNamerstbypressing[LEFT],[RIGHT],[+]or[-].
2. Using the numeric keys on the remote controller, input your current password.
If you press [SELECT], the On-Screen Keyboard will appear. You can use it to input your current
password. Note that only numbers are allowed.
3. Input your new password.
4. Conrmnewpassword.
5. Press [ENTER] or [SELECT] to save settings. Note: Make sure that the selector is in Username or
Remote View Field to save the new password. Press [SETUP] or [BACK] to exit without saving.
You can navigate by pressing [UP] or [DOWN] anytime.
Your password should be a 4-digit number.
When you key-in an invalid password, you will receive an “Invalid Entry” alert.
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Default password for all Users
9 Admin is 5678 14 User5 is 5555
10 User1 is 1111 15 User6 is 6666
11 User2 is 2222 16 User7 is 7777
12 User3 is 3333 17 User8 is 8888
13 User4 is 4444 18 User9 is 9999

OSD
OSD sets screen display for the DVR.
Procedure Using the Remote Controller or Control Panel:
1. To change settings, select the option that you want to modify by pressing [UP] or [DOWN].
2. Switch between ON or OFF by pressing [LEFT], [RIGHT], [+] or [-].
3. Press [ENTER] or [SELECT] to save settings. Press [SETUP] or [BACK] to exit without saving.
OSD Setup
1. Date/Time: Displays time & date
2. Status/Icons: Displays status indicators and icons
3. Camera OSD: Displays camera title
4. Camera Label: Allows you to change camera label
5. Cycle: Allows you to change cycle delay time
Bydefault,therstthreeoptionsarechecked.
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To edit Camera Labels, please follow the steps below:
1. Enter SETUP > OSD.
2. Select Camera Label and press [ENTER/SELECT].
3. Select which camera you want to change by pressing [LEFT], [RIGHT], [+] or [-], then press [ENTER/
SELECT].
4. UsingtheOn-ScreenKeyboard,llinyournewcameralabelandpress[ENTER/SELECT]tosave
your settings. Up to 6 characters for camera labels are allowed and only English characters are
allowed.
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