Appro DVR-3011S User manual

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INSTALLATION &
OPERATION MANUAL
Digital Video Recorder
DVR-3011S

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SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
All the following safety and operated instructions which will prevent harm or damage to the operator
and other persons should be read before the unit is operated.
WARNING
To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not expose this appliance to rain or moisture.
Do not block ventilation openings.
Do not place anything on top of the unit that might spill or fall into it.
Do not attempt to service this unit yourself as opening or removing covers may expose you to
dangerous voltage or other hazards. Please refer all servicing to qualified service personnel.
Do not use liquid cleaners or aerosols for cleaning.
This installation should be by a qualified service person and should conform to all local codes.
To prevent fire or electric shock, do not overload wall outlets or extension cords.
This unit must be grounded to reduce the risk of electric shock hazard.
CAUTION
HDD:
Please don’t use the hard disk(s) you have employed with a particular model of the DVR (in
recording and playing back data) with any other model of DVR, for you will lose the data you have
stored in the hard disk(s) if you do so. You are free to use the same hard disks between DVRs
belonging to a single model.
Danger of explosion if the Lithium battery (RTC Battery) is incorrectly replaced.
Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced. Replace only with the same or
equivalent type recommended by the manufacturer. Dispose of used batteries according to
the manufacturer’s instructions.
Risk of explosion if replaced by an incorrect type. Dispose of used batteries according to the
instructions.
INFORMATION
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 with radio communications.
Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause harmful interference in which case
the user will be required to correct the interference at his own expense.

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Table Of Contents
1. PRODUCT FEATURES.................................................................................................. 4
1.1 Product Introduction..................................................................................................................4
1.2 Product Features........................................................................................................................4
2. DESCRIPTION OF THE FRONT/REAR VIEW............................................................... 5
2.1 Front View..................................................................................................................................5
2.2 Rear View ...................................................................................................................................7
2.3 ALARM In/Out ...........................................................................................................................8
3. INSTALLATION.............................................................................................................. 9
3.1 Basic Connection .......................................................................................................................9
3.2 Hard-Disk Drive Installation...................................................................................................12
3.3 System Information ..................................................................................................................12
3.4 Updating System Software .......................................................................................................14
4. BASIC OPERATIONS .................................................................................................. 15
4.1 Configuring Recording Settings...............................................................................................15
4.2 Recording Operations..............................................................................................................18
4.3 Playback Operations................................................................................................................23
4.4 Search Operations....................................................................................................................25
4.5 Backup Operations...................................................................................................................29
4.6 Key Lock Operation.................................................................................................................32
5. MENU SETUP ..............................................................................................................33
5.1 REC SETTING .........................................................................................................................34
5.2 ALARM / MOTION SETTING..................................................................................................35
5.3 CLOCK / TIMER......................................................................................................................38
5.4 COMMUNICATION ................................................................................................................39
5.5 DISK SETTING........................................................................................................................40
5.6 SYSTEM ...................................................................................................................................41

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6. RS-232 & RS-485 PROTOCOL.................................................................................... 43
6.1 Setup.........................................................................................................................................43
6.2 Communication Protocol.........................................................................................................43
7. IDE HARD DISK INSTALLATION ................................................................................ 46
7.1 Built-in hard disk......................................................................................................................46
7.2 Mobile Rack .............................................................................................................................47
8. SYSTEM DEFAULT......................................................................................................50
9. O.S.D MESSAGE......................................................................................................... 52
10. INDEX TABLE............................................................................................................ 53
11. SPECIFICATIONS...................................................................................................... 54
12. COMPATIBLE MULTIPLEXER DRIVES .................................................................... 55

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1. PRODUCT FEATURES
1.1 Product Introduction
This DVR is a storage media of digital video image, which uses hard disk drives instead of VCR tapes
to store video. It enables you to enjoy the extreme flexibility of digital image archiving instead of clumsy
tape management, and is compatible with most multiplexers in the market. Equipped with a range of
comprehensive features, such as playback picture-by-picture, quick access video recording by time and
event, the upgradeable software of the system, the expandable capacities of hard drive, and much
more, the DVR will make your applications far more flexible and effective than ever before. For all, the
DVR is going to prove the timely substitute for Time-lapse VCR.
1.2 Product Features
＊ Stores video in hard-disk drives instead of VCR tapes.
＊ Maximum 2 hard-disk drive capability. (One removable)
＊ Hard-disk drive hot-swapping capability.
＊ Pre-alarm image recording.
＊ Capable of working with various known multiplexers.
＊ Time-lapse and real-time recording.
＊ Refresh rate up to 60 IPS (50 IPS for PAL).
＊ Image quality selectable at 4 different levels for recording.
＊ Event/Timer/Alarm recording mode.
＊ Quick search by time, alarm, event, and recording list.
＊ Fast and slow playback of recorded video at various speeds.
＊ Single-picture playback.
＊ On-screen setup menu, title and system timer.
＊ Password protection.
＊ Motion detection.
＊ Disk-full warning and operation status LEDs.
＊ RS-232, RS-485 communication port.
＊ Remote control via RS-232, and RS-485 ports.
＊ Power interruption recovery.
＊ Operation-status record log.
＊ Audio function included.
＊ Built-in SD card slot for copying image to SD card.
＊ OSD Language: English / Chinese(T)

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2. DESCRIPTION OF THE FRONT/REAR VIEW
2.1 Front View
Power Display Enter Monitor Setup
PLAY STOP
REC
FWDREV
PAUSE
A-recSearch
T-rec
POWERDISK
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Hard-disk drive compartment.
The compartment allows you to install a hard disk drive mostly for backup purposes. Make sure the
drive is well secured with the mounting screws in the mobile rack before you put the rack into the
compartment.And remember to turn on the power of the compartment by locking it.
Hard disk compartment lock:
The key lock secures a hard disk in place. Unlock the compartment before you remove the hard
disk from the slot without turning off the device.
PAUSE button:
In a playback display, press this to freeze the display. During the freeze, press to display one
frame/field of a picture at a time in the forward direction. (Illuminate green in PAUSE mode.)
PLAY button:
Press to play back a recorded video from the hard disk. (Illuminate green in PLAY mode.)
STOP button:
Press to stop playing back a recorded video or recording video into a hard disk. (Illuminate green
in STOP mode.)
REC button:
Push to start recording video into a hard disk while in the live display mode.(Illuminate red in REC
mode.)
Power button:
Press this button for at least 3 seconds to power off. Press again to activate the device.
Display button:
Press to show the system operation status on the screen.
Setup button:
Press this to enter the setup menu. Press again to exit the setup mode.
Search button:
Press to enter the search mode to access recorded video.

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Left / Right buttons:
Press the two buttons to highlight desired items in the menu setup mode. For Key Lock operation,
press these two buttons simultaneously once; to disable Key Lock, press these two buttons
simultaneously again.
Up / Down buttons:
Press these two buttons to select the desired contents for programming in the setup menu mode.
Enter Button:
Press to enter a selected item and save the setting in the menu setup mode.
Monitor button:
Press to switch between a multiplexer-decoded video and the encoded video to be displayed
when connected with a multiplexer. When the button light is on it indicates the unit is displaying
the decoded video.( The images are not multiplexing . ) In this mode, the unit doesn’t display the
OSD message of the unit on the screen. However, this doesn’t affect the unit’s OSD message
which is recorded into hard-disk drives. When the button light is off it indicates the unit is
displaying encoded video. (The images switch swiftly).
T-rec Indicator:
This indicator of the timer recording mode lights up to signal the scheduled record setting is on.
A-rec Indicator:
This indicator of the alarm recording mode lights up to indicate the alarm record setting is on.
DISK Indicator:
The indicator shows the operation status of the unit’s hard-disk drives. The green light indicates
the hard-disk drive is storing or retrieving data. The red light signals the hard-disk drive is filling up.
The orange light indicates the hard-disk is retrieving at disk-full status.
Shuttle Ring:
The shuttle can be moved forward and backward for playback in either direction. Turn this left to
play a recorded video in the reverse direction at faster or slower speeds than the recorded speed.
Turn this right to play a recorded video in the forward direction at faster or slower speeds than the
recorded speed.
Jog Dial:
This dial can act in both a forward and a backward direction, as well as step by step. Turn this left
to play a recorded video in the reverse direction. Turn this right to play a recorded video in the
forward direction.
POWER Indicator:
Indicates the power status of the unit. The green light indicates the hard disk drive is activating.
The orange light signals the hard disk drive is power stand by.
Mobile Rack Power LED:
Indicates the power status of the Mobile Rack. The green light indicates the Mobile Rack is
activating.
Mobile Rack HDD LED:
Indicates the HDD status of the Mobile Rack. The orange light indicates the HDD is storing or
retrieving data.

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2.2 Rear View
SD Card
RS-232
ALARM DC12V
RS-485
AUDIO
IN
IN
OUT OUT
VIDEO
TO
MONITOR
TO
MUX'S VCR IN
FROM MUX
MAIN MONITOR
I/O
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VIDEO IN Connector:This BNC connector is used to connect the video output from a camera or a MUX
to the DVR.
FROM MUX MAIN MONITOR Connector: This BNC connector is used to connect the live video output
from a MUX to the DVR.
AUDIO IN Connector: This connector is used to connect the audio output from a camera, a MUX or
other devices to the DVR.
RS-485 Port:The RS-485 communication ports function as connectors when two or more units are
serially connected to an external control device.
SD CARD Slot:This is used for system software updating and archiving/accessing critical images.
RS-232 Port:The RS-232 communication port functions as a connector to an external control device.
Please refer to RS-232 & RS-485 Protocol for more details.
VIDEO OUT Connector: The connector provides the unit’s composite video signals to a MUX.
MONITOR Connector:The connector provides the unit’s composite video or a MUX’s live signal if
connected to a display device.
AUDIO OUT: This provides the unit’s audio signal to a speaker.
ALARM I/O: This is a 9-PIN D-SUB connector including SWITCH OUT, GROUND, ALARM OUT, DISK
FULL, RECORD IN, ALARM RESET, and ALARM IN for connecting with external devices. Please refer
to the next section for details.
Plug Inlet: The inlet connects to an external power supply. Connect 12 V DC UL Listed Class 2 Power
Supply.
Wire Catch: The wire catch secures the power cord and keeps it in place (so that it does not droop or
hang loosely).
Ground Screw’s: The ground screw is for chassis terminal.

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2.3 ALARM In/Out
ALARM IN
ALARM OUT
RECORD IN GROUND
DISK FULL
ALARM RESET
NO CONNECTION NO CONNECTION
SWITCH OUT
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THIS FIGURE IS LOOKED FROM THE REAR VIEW
1. GND: Ground Contact.
2. ALARM OUT (OUTPUT): This is an alarm output trigger. Connect this to external devices such
as buzzers or lights. ( 5V
0V(Active) )
3. DISK FULL (OUTPUT): This is a disk full output trigger. Connect this to external devices such as
buzzers or lights. ( 5V
0V(Active) )
4. ALARM RESET (INPUT): This pin connects to an alarm-clear device for clearing an alarm.
(5V
0V(Active) )
5. RECORD IN (INPUT): This pin connects to a record trigger device for starting a record.
(5V
0V(Active) )
6. SWITCH OUT (OUTPUT): This pin, sending out timing signals (falling / negative) to a multiplexer,
connects to a multiplexer’s trigger terminal so the multiplexer can switch to use the same
recording speed as the DVR.
7. NO CONNECTION
8. NO CONNECTION
9. ALARM IN (INPUT): This is an alarm input which can be programmed in the menu system to
Normally Open or Normally Closed. ( 5V
0V(Active) )