Appro DVR-3016, DVR-3016D User manual

Before trying to connect or operate this product, please read this manual completely
INSTALLATION &
OPERATION MANUAL
Digital Video Recorder
DVR-3016 / DVR-3016D

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Warnings
WARNING: TO REDUCE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER. NO USER SERVICEABLE
PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.
DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPLIANCE TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.
DO NOT INSTALL THIS PRODUCT IN HAZARDOUS AREAS WHERE HIGHLY COMBUSTIBLE OR
EXPLOSIVE PRODUCTS ARE STORED OR USED.
The lightning flash/arrowhead symbol, within an equilateral triangle, alerts the user to the presence of a shock hazard within the
product’s enclosure.
CAUTION: Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced.
Replace only with the same or equivalent type recommended by the battery manufacturer. Dispose of used batteries according to the
battery manufacturer’s instructions.
VORSICHT: ZUR VERMEIDUNG EINES STROMSCHLAGES DARF DAS GEHÄUSE NICHT ENTFERNT WERDEN.
ES ENTHÄLT KEINE VOM BENUTZER ZU WARTENDEN TEILE. ÜBERLASSEN SIE DIE WARTUNG
NUR QUALIFIZIERTEM FACHPERSONAL.
ACHTUNG: Es besteht die Gefahr einer Explosion, wenn die Batterie nicht ordnungsgemäß ausgetauscht wird.
WARNING: THIS EQUIPMENT IS A CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT INCORPORATING A CLASS 1 LASER DIODE AND
IT COMPLIES WITH FDA RADIATION PERFORMANCE STANDARDS, 21 CFR SUBCHAPTER J AND
THE CANADIAN RADIATION EMITTING DEVICES ACT, REDR C1370.
CAUTION: 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.
Rack Mounting
Consult with the supplier of your equipment rack for adequate rack mounting means, with proper consideration for the weight of this
product.
Consult with the manufacturer of your rack regarding the proper hardware and procedure of mounting this product in a safe and useable
fashion
Avoid uneven loading or mechanical instability when rack-mounting units.
Make sure that units are installed to get enough air flow for safe operation.
The maximum temperature for rack-mounted units is 40° C.
Avoid uneven loading or mechanical instability when rack-mounting units.
Check product label for power supply requirements to assure that no overloading of supply circuits or overcurrent protection occurs.
Mains grounding must be reliable and uncompromised by any connections.
WARNING: 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 INTERFERENCE TO 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 THEIR OWN EXPENSE.
Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the
equipment.
Note: This product was FCC verified under test conditions that included the use of shielded I/O cables and connectors
between system components. To be in compliance with FCC regulations, the user must use shielded cables and
connectors for all except power and alarm cables.
This digital apparatus does not exceed the Class A limits for radio noise emissions as set out in the Radio Interference Regulations
(ICES-003) of the Canadian Department of Communications.
Le présent appareil numérique n’émet pas de bruits radioélectriques dépassant les limites applicables de la Classe A prescrites dans le
Réglement (ICES-003) sur le brouillage radioélectrique édicté par le Ministère des Communications du Canada.
Note: Power cord type: Detachable, 125/250 V min., 18 AWG min., 4.5 M long max. one end with grounding type.
Note: Disconnection from AC mains depend on power cord, the power cord shall be connected as closely as AC
mains.

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All the following safety and operation instructions for the prevention of harm or damage to the
operator or other persons should be read before the unit is operated.
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
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 done 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
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 B 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 .................................................................................................. 5
1.1 Product Introduction..................................................................................................................5
1.2 Product Features........................................................................................................................5
2. DESCRIPTION OF THE FRONT/REAR VIEW............................................................... 7
2.1 Front View..................................................................................................................................7
2.2 Rear View .................................................................................................................................10
2.3 ALARM In/Out .........................................................................................................................11
3. INSTALLATION ............................................................................................................ 13
3.1 Basic Connection .....................................................................................................................13
3.2 Hard-Disk Drive Installation...................................................................................................13
3.3 Built-in hard disk......................................................................................................................14
3.4 HDD Information and channel selection.................................................................................17
3.5 Updating System Software .......................................................................................................18
4. BASIC OPERATIONS .................................................................................................. 19
4.1 Recording Operations..............................................................................................................19
4.1.1 Manual Recording..........................................................................................................................................19
4.1.2 Timer Recording.............................................................................................................................................19
4.1.3 Alarm Recording............................................................................................................................................22
4.1.4 Externally triggered Recording......................................................................................................................23
4.1.5 Possible Recording Time................................................................................................................................24
4.2 Playback Operations................................................................................................................26
4.2.1 Fast Forward/Reverse.....................................................................................................................................26
4.2.2 Slow Forward/ Reverse..................................................................................................................................26
4.2.3 Playback Picture-by-picture...........................................................................................................................27
4.2.4 Play Back Recorded Video from an HDD of the mobile rack (FOR REMOVABLE HDD MODEL ONLY)27
4.3 Search Operations....................................................................................................................28
4.3.1 Full List Search..............................................................................................................................................28
4.3.2 Alarm list Search............................................................................................................................................28
4.3.3 SEARCH FILTER..........................................................................................................................................29
4.3.4 THUMBNAIL Search....................................................................................................................................30
4.3.5 SD CARD Menu Search ................................................................................................................................30
4.3.6 CD (BACKUP) Menu Search ........................................................................................................................31
4.3.6.1 CD Menu (FOR THE CD-ROM MODEL ONLY) Search....................................................................................................31
4.3.6.2 BACKUP Menu (FOR HARD-DISK MODEL ONLY)..........................................................................................................32
4.4 Backup Operations...................................................................................................................32
4.4.1 CD Rewritable unit Backup Operations (FOR CD-ROM MODEL ONLY)..................................................32
4.4.1.1 Archive Single image Clips into the CD disc .....................................................................................................................32
4.4.1.2 Archive video of AVI Clips into the CD disc .......................................................................................................................33
4.4.2 Mobile Rack HD Backup Operations (FOR REMOVABLE HDD MODEL ONLY)....................................33
4.4.3 Security Digital Card (SD Card) Backup Operations.....................................................................................35
4.4.3.1 Archive Single image Clips into the SD Card ....................................................................................................................35
4.4.3.2 Archive video of AVI Clips into an SD Card .......................................................................................................................35
4.5 Key Lock Operations................................................................................................................37

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4.6 Triplex Operations ...................................................................................................................38
4.6.1 Live mode: .....................................................................................................................................................38
4.6.2 Play mode:......................................................................................................................................................38
5. MENU SETUP .............................................................................................................. 39
5.1 QUICK SETTING ....................................................................................................................40
5.2 DISPLAY OPTION...................................................................................................................41
5.3 SEQUENCE SETTING ............................................................................................................44
5.4 ADJUSTING PICTURES.........................................................................................................45
5.5 OPERATION LOG...................................................................................................................45
5.6 ADVANCED SETTING............................................................................................................46
5.6.1 ALARM SETTING........................................................................................................................................46
5.6.2 RECORD SETTING......................................................................................................................................48
5.6.3 MOTION SETTING......................................................................................................................................49
5.6.3.1 How to Set Up Basic Motion Detection Recording on 16CH DVR? ..................................................................................50
5.6.3.2 How to Set Up Advanced Motion Detection Recording on 16CH DVR? ........................................................................... 50
5.6.4 COVER CAMERA........................................................................................................................................51
5.6.5 OPERATION LOCK .....................................................................................................................................51
5.6.6 COMMUNICATION.....................................................................................................................................52
5.6.7 DISK SETUP.................................................................................................................................................54
5.6.8 SCHEDULE...................................................................................................................................................55
5.6.9 RETURN........................................................................................................................................................56
5.7 DEFAULT SETTING ...............................................................................................................56
5.8 PASSWORD SETTING ............................................................................................................57
5.9 EXIT MENU.............................................................................................................................59
6. Viewer Software: Introduction ................................................................................... 60
6.1 TCP/IP Communication Setup.................................................................................................61
6.2 Connection Testing...................................................................................................................64
6.3 Software installation................................................................................................................65
6.4 Short introduction....................................................................................................................68
6.4.1 Program introduction .....................................................................................................................................68
6.5 Operation.................................................................................................................................69
6.5.1 Remote Control..............................................................................................................................................69
6.5.2 Remote play and PTZ control. .......................................................................................................................72
6.5.3 Backup and video edit....................................................................................................................................74
6.5.4 Web Page Viewer ...........................................................................................................................................76
6.5.5 Viewer setting.................................................................................................................................................77
6.6 The Image Viewer.....................................................................................................................79
7. Microsoft Internet Explorer ........................................................................................ 80
8. SPECIFICATIONS ........................................................................................................ 85
APPENDIX 1. – RS-232 Connection & RS-485 Command............................................ 86
APPENDIX 2. – Using CD Discs (FOR CD-ROM MODEL ONLY) ................................. 87
APPENDIX 3. – How to.................................................................................................... 89
APPENDIX 4. – Instructions for the DDNS Functions.................................................. 93

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1. PRODUCT FEATURES
1.1 Product Introduction
This 16CH DVR is a triplex digital recorder with a 16ch multiplexer, capable of simultaneous recording,
playback and live multi-screen viewing. It uses two hard disks and a CD-RW drive instead of VCR tapes
to store video (FOR CD-ROM MODEL ONLY). It enables you to enjoy the extreme flexibility of digital
image archiving instead of clumsy tape management. Equipped with a range of comprehensive features,
such as playback picture-by-picture, quick access video recording by time and event, system software
which can be upgraded, the expandable capacities of hard drive, and much more, the 16CH DVR will
make your applications far more flexible and effective than ever before. For all purposes the 16CH DVR
is going to prove the timely substitute for time-lapse VCR.
1.2 Product Features
＊ Non-PC base DSP hardware with proprietary system firmware.
＊ Main recording media: two fixed HDDs plus a CD/RW. (FOR CD-ROM MODEL ONLY.)
＊ Main recording media: two fixed HDDs & one removable HDD. (FOR REMOVABLE HDD MODEL
ONLY.)
＊ Maximum 3 hard-disk drive capability (one removable). (FOR REMOVABLE HDD MODEL ONLY.)
＊ Full triplex operation with simultaneous Live, Play, Record and remote Network operations.
＊ Pre-alarm image recording; 10 seconds prior to an event.
＊ Every camera can be assigned to any channel location under a multi-screen display mode in both
live viewing and playback mode (16-way, 13-way, 10-way, 9-way, 8-way, 6-way, 4-way, 3-way,
2-way).
＊ Refresh rate up to 60 field/sec for 720X240 (NTSC) or 50 field/sec for 720X288 (PAL).
＊ Compression: Motion JPEG.
＊ Quick setup menu.
＊ Live viewing modes: freeze, 2X electronic zoom, custom sequencing.
＊ Recording and live status display of all the hard disks, CD-RW and SD memory card.
＊ Four alternative recording image qualities per channel (best / high / standard / basic).
＊ Individual channel setups for alarm recording rates: normal, double, interleave, and exclusive.
＊ Multiple recording modes: Manual/ Alarm/ Schedule recording.
＊ Multiple search modes: Event list/ Time/ Alarm list/ Filter/ Thumbnail/ SD card/ CD.
＊ Search condition options: time/date, sensor alarm, video loss alarm, motion alarm, and channel
specification.
＊ Thumbnail search display intervals: 8 different intervals (year/ month/ day/ hour/ 10 minutes/ 1
minute/ 10 seconds/ 1 second).
＊ Fast and slow playback of recorded video at various speeds.
Fast forward and reverse (2x, 4x, 8x, 16x, 30x, 100x).
Slow forward and reverse (1/2x, 1/4x, 1/8x, 1/16x, 1/30x, 1/100x).

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＊ Adjustable individual camera images (noise filter ON/OFF, brightness, contrast, color, and hue for
each camera).
＊ Display position and color of title/time/date OSD text you can pick in both MAIN and CALL monitors.
＊ Cover camera recording.
＊ Schedule setting: total 8 schedules.
Individual record and alarm condition setting can be assigned by designated schedule.
＊ Disk-full warning and operation status LEDs.
＊ Remote control via RS-232 and RS-485 ports.
＊ Alarm trigger source selection: alarm sensor/motion detection/video loss alarm can be programmed
to trigger three different alarm-out replays.
＊ Adjustable motion detection conditions: sensitivity, target area, target size, motion duration, and track
direction.
＊ Individual alarm sensor, video loss alarm & motion detection alarm for each channel.
＊ Power on interruption.
＊ Operation-status record log.
＊ Multi-lock out functions: front key lock, RS-232 lock, play back lock, and recording lock.
＊ Three audio quality levels (8/ 22/ 44 kHz sampling, μ-law).
＊ Audio recording modes: stereo/ left/ right/ off.
＊ Built-in SD memory card slot to save JPEG/AVI image(s) for an individual channel to an SD memory
card.
＊ Easy field firmware update via SD memory card can be performed by the end user.
＊ Factory default menu setting and installer menu setting can be restored.
＊ Use both client software and Internet Explorer for remote viewing and access from a remote desktop
or a laptop via Ethernet connection.
＊ Daylight saving setting.
＊ Pan/Tilt/Zoom camera setting and control through Ethernet port.

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2. DESCRIPTION OF THE FRONT/REAR VIEW
2.1 Front View
DVR-3016D
(FOR CD-ROM MODEL)
1CD-RW device compartment:
The compartment allows you to burn the
data mostly for backup purposes. This
tray is for loading the CD disc. It will
accept 120 mm and 80 mm discs. Please
place the discs in the exact center of the
tray.
2Eject button:
Pressing this controls the insertion and
ejection of the tray.
Writing Display Light:
When a disc is being burnt, the display
light will be a red flash.
Power Supply / Reading Light:
When a disc has been ejected, the
display light will be green. When a disc is
unable to be read, or the device is being
repaired, the display light will flash.
4Emergency Eject Button:
When the power supply has been
interrupted, or it is impossible to eject a
disc, please use a pin to press the
emergency eject button so that the
caddy will eject the disc.
DVR-3016
(FOR REMOVABLE HDD MODEL)
1Hard-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.
2Hard 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.
3Mobile Rack Power LED:
Indicates the power status of the Mobile
Rack. The green light indicates the
Mobile Rack is activating.
4Mobile 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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5Jog 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. Moreover, the dial can be rotated so you can move the focus to any item or
function.
6Shuttle Ring:
The shuttle can be moved forward and backward for playback in either direction. Turn it 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. Additionally, the shuttle can also be rotated to change or adjust values in your
settings.
7PLAY button:
Press to play back a recorded video from the hard disk.
8STOP button:
Press to stop playing back a recorded video from a hard disk.
9PAUSE button:
In a playback display, press this to freeze the display. During the freeze, press to display one
frame of a picture at a time in the forward direction. Additionally, if you press “Enter” during freeze,
you can open the “SD CARD Menu” to save the image(s).
10 REC button:
Push to start recording video into a hard disk while in the live display mode. Press again for at
least 3 seconds to stop the recording.
NOTE: The monitor will display a message "STOP RECORD" if you turn off the device in
case of recording.
11 Left / button:
Press to move the focus to desired items in the menu setup mode. In the live and play modes,
press the left button to enter a single channel, with an inset of the next channel which passes
through three modes with successive button pushes.
12 Right / button:
Press to move the focus to desired items in the menu setup mode. In both the live and play modes,
press thrice successively to get three multi - channel modes on the main monitor, the first two
times in a 3-way vision, and the last in a 4-way mode.
13 Up / buttons:
Press to move the focus in the setup mode in the upward direction. In the live and play modes, you
can press thrice to get three multi - channel modes, in a 9-way, 8-way, and 6-way channel mode
on the main monitor, respectively.
14 Down / buttons:
Press to move the focus in the setup mode in the downward direction. In the live and play modes,
you can press thrice to get three multi - channel visions, in a 16-way, 13-way, and 10-way channel
mode on the main monitor.

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15 call button:
If you connect to the call monitor, the "Call" button enables you to select channels on this monitor.
Press the "Call" button and any particular channel button on the front panel simultaneously to
display that channel.
16 menu button:
Press this to enter the setup menu.
17 seq. button:
Press to enter the sequential jumping mode, each multi-screen, and one sequence; the picture will
sequentially switch to different channels according to the sequencer setting in the setup menu.
18 enter button:
Press to enter a selected item and save the setting in the menu setup mode.
19 display button:
Press to display the status of the hard disks and SD card in your device.
20 freeze button:
Press to freeze an image in the live or play mode.
NOTE: During the play mode, pressing the “freeze” and the “pause” buttons have different
effects. Push “freeze” to capture a particular image while the image record
continues running in the device. When you press the “pause” button, both the
particular image and the entire image record are halted.
21 search button:
Press to enter the search mode to access recorded video.
22 (zoom) button:
Press to double the size of an image. Use the "^" ( up ), "V" ( down ) , "<" ( left ) and ">" ( right )
buttons to shift your zoom focus . Press the zoom button again to return to the original image size.
23 channel button:
All channel buttons from 1 to 16 are sited here. Press each to display its channel in the live and
play modes.
24 LOCK Indicator:
The red signal denotes an operation lock.
25 T-rec Indicator:
This indicator of the timer recording mode lights up to signal the scheduled record setting is on.
26 (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.
27 POWER button:
Press this button for at least 3 seconds to switch off. Press again to activate the device.
28 SD CARD Slot:
This is used for system software updating, archiving/accessing critical images, and to save the
whole setting.

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2.2 Rear View
29 30 75Ω/Hi-Z Individual termination:
These 16 switches are used to set the impedance of each loop through output connectors (31) between
75and Hi-Z. Toggle the corresponding impedance termination to the Hi-Z position if another device is
connected to the video loop through the connector. Set the impedance to the 75position if no other
device is connected to the corresponding loop through the connector. The default setting is 75 .
31 Video in connectors (Ch1~Ch16) & Video loop through connectors (Ch1~Ch16):
These 16 BNC connectors are used to connect to the video output from the cameras. 16 cameras can
be connected to these connectors.
These 16 BNC connectors are used to loop video signals from each camera out to other devices.
32 Call monitor connector:
This BNC connector provides video signals to call monitor to display any selected camera in full-screen
call up, sequential display and alarm call up operations.
33 Main monitor connector:
This BNC connector provides a video signal controlled by the control buttons in the front panel to the
main monitor. This connector transmits the video display in full-screen format, multi-screen format and
sequential format.
35 Ground Screw’s: The ground screw is for the chassis terminal.
36 37 Left & Right AUDIO IN Connector:
These two connectors are used to connect the audio output from a camera or other devices to the 16CH
DVR.
38 39 Left & Right AUDIO OUT:
These two connectors provide the unit’s audio signal to a speaker or stereo.
40 RS-485 Port:The RS-485 communication ports function as connectors when two or more units are
serially connected to an external control device.
41 RS-232 Port:
The RS-232 communication port functions as a connector to an external control device. Please refer to
the RS-232 & RS-485 Protocols for more details.
42 ALARM I/O: This is a 25-PIN D-SUB connector including the 16Pin ALARM IN, GROUND, 3Pin
ALARM OUT, DISK FULL, RECORD IN, ALARM RESET, and RESERVED items for connecting with
external devices. Please refer to the next section (ALARM In/Out) for details.
43 DC jack:
The inlet connects to an external power supply. Connect with the 12 V DC TUV-approved Power Supply;
or connect with the UL Listed Class 2 Power Supply or ITE power supply marked ‘LPS’ or its equivalent.
44 ETHERNET 10/100 Connector:
This is a standard RJ-45 connector for 10/100 Mbps Ethernet networks.

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2.3 ALARM In/Out
The pin assignment of the female DB-25 alarm I/O connector is listed as follows.
alarm I/O
12345678910111213
141516171819202122232425
Pin# Pin Assignment Pin# Pin Assignment
1 GROUND 14 RESERVED
2 DISK FULL (OUTPUT) 15 ALARM1 OUT (OUTPUT)
3 ALARM2 OUT (OUTPUT) 16 ALARM3 OUT (OUTPUT)
4 RECORD IN (INPUT) 17 ALARM RESET (INPUT)
5 ALARM1 IN (INPUT) 18 ALARM2 IN (INPUT)
6 ALARM3 IN (INPUT) 19 ALARM4IN (INPUT)
7 ALARM5 IN (INPUT) 20 ALARM6 IN (INPUT)
8 ALARM7 IN (INPUT) 21 ALARM8 IN (INPUT)
9 ALARM9 IN (INPUT) 22 ALARM10 IN (INPUT)
10 ALARM11 IN (INPUT) 23 ALARM12 IN (INPUT)
11 ALARM13 IN (INPUT) 24 ALARM14 IN (INPUT)
12 ALARM15 IN (INPUT) 25 ALARM16 IN (INPUT)
13 NO CONNECTION
NOTE: THIS FIGURE IS THE REAR VIEW.
 GROUND: Ground Contact.
 DISK FULL (OUTPUT): This is a disk full output trigger. Connect this to external devices
such as buzzers or lights. (
5V
0V(Active) )
 ALARM OUT (OUTPUT): This is an alarm output trigger. Connect this to external devices
such as buzzers or lights. (
5V
0V(Active) )
 RECORD IN (INPUT): This pin connects to a record trigger device for starting a record.
(
5V
0V(Active) )
 ALARM RESET (INPUT): This pin connects to an alarm-clear device for clearing an alarm.
(
5V
0V(Active) )
 ALARM IN (INPUT): This is an alarm input (for each channel) that can be programmed in
the menu system to Normally Open or Normally Closed. (
5V
0V(Active) )

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ATTACHING AN EXTERNAL DEVICE TO A DVR
The DVR provides facilities to report 3 auxiliary alarm outputs for associated equipment, such as
the spotlight, buzzer or blinker alarm, and 16 alarm inputs. The alarm outputs are related to the
alarm indication. The input alarms are reported to the management system and are activated by a
closed or open loop condition.
Connect an alarm out, alarm input, and a peripheral device as shown in the diagram below.
Alarm Input – An input connection to the DVR that triggers the DVR unit to active (buzzer and
message display) if one of the alarm input links (the sensor of each channel) is activated (ON).
Alarm Output – An output connection to the warning devices that triggers the warning unit to start
to alarm with the sound or light. When combining a warning device to the DVR, please connect the
Pin#1 GROUND and the Pin#3/15/16 ALARM OUTPUT.

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3. INSTALLATION
Please follow the instructions and the diagram below to set up the system.
3.1 Basic Connection
CONNECTING WITH 1 to 16 CAMERAS
3.2 Hard-Disk Drive Installation
The 16CH DVR is equipped with two compartments of hard-disk drives and a CD-RW drive (FOR THE
CD-ROM MODEL ONLY). The unit usually comes with one hard-disk drive installed in the compartment
HD1, which is default-configured as a master. If you need a second hard-disk drive to be installed in the
compartment HD2. Please contact your distributors or installers for specific instructions on how to install
it. Please don’t try this before consulting your installers. The jumper-settings arrangement of installed
hard-disk drives for the system (Table 3.2 A) and the compatible hard-disk drives (Table 3.2 B), which
can be used with the unit, are shown in the tables below.
NOTE: There are three compartments of hard-disk drives in the REMOVABLE HDD MODEL. If there is
only one hard-disk drive in the mobile compartment, please set the HDD3 USAGE option to REC
(please refer to section 4.4) before proceeding with the recording function.
Table 3.2 B. Compatible hard-disk drives
Manufacturer Model Capacity Rotation
ST340810A 40G 5400 RPM
ST380020A 80G 5400 RPM
ST320014A 20G 5400 RPM
ST340015A 40G 5400 RPM
ST380012ACE 80G 5400 RPM
ST3120025ACE 120G 5400 RPM
ST340014A 40G 7200 RPM
ST380011A 80G 7200 RPM
ST380013A 80G 7200 RPM
ST3120026A 120G 7200 RPM
ST3160023A 160G 7200 RPM
ST3200822A 200G 7200 RPM
ST3250823A 250G 7200 RPM
Seagate
ST3400832A 400G 7200 RPM
Table 3.2 A. The jumper settings of hard disk drives in the system
Location Jumper
IDE 1 Compartment HD 1 Master
IDE 1 Compartment HD 2 Slave
IDE 2 Compartment CD Master

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4A160J0-1A 160G 5400 RPM
4R080L0-1 80G 5400 RPM
5A300J0-1A 300G 5400 RPM
6Y080L0 80G 7200 RPM
6Y080L0-3 80G 7200 RPM
6Y120L0-1 120G 7200 RPM
6Y200P0-1A 200G 7200 RPM
6Y250P0-1A 250G 7200 RPM
6B300R0 300G 7200 RPM
6L080P0 (RoHS) 80G 7200 RPM
6L100P0 (RoHS) 100G 7200 RPM
6L120P0 (RoHS) 120G 7200 RPM
6L160P0 (RoHS) 160G 7200 RPM
6L200P0 (RoHS) 200G 7200 RPM
6L250R0 (RoHS) 250G 7200 RPM
Maxtor
6L300R0 (RoHS) 300G 7200 RPM
WD800AB 80G 5400 RPM
WD1200AB 120G 5400 RPM
WD800BB 80G 7200 RPM
WD1200BB 120G 7200 RPM
WD1800BB 180G 7200 RPM
WD2000BB 200G 7200 RPM
Western Digital
WD2500JB 250G 7200 RPM
SV0802N 80G 5400 RPM
Samsung SV1203N 120G 5400 RPM
NOTE: Hard-disk drives not shown on this list have not been tested by our engineering team and are not
recommended for use with this product. For the latest updated list on the recommended hard disk
drives, please contact your dealers or distributors.
CAUTION: 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.
3.3 Built-in hard disk
WARNING: The users should not change the hard disks themselves. Please consult a professional to
build in the hard disks if necessary.
To install the two hard disks please take the following steps:
1.
Loosen the mounting
screw on one of the mobile
racks of the DVR and
detach it.
2.
Draw out the mobile rack
from the DVR.
3.
Setting the jumper of your
HD1 driver: The way to set
the jumper of the drive
varies between
manufacturers; please
refer to the instructions on
the driver to set the
jumpers in the master
position.
4.
Place the hard disk in the
rack.

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5.
Secure the driver in the
rack using 4 mounting
screws in the
side-mounting holes.
Please don’t tighten the
screws too much,
otherwise that may
damage the driver.
6.
Place the mobile rack back
onto the device and screw
in the screw.
7.
Attach the interface
connector and the power
connector to the drive.
Please note the red lining
of the IDE cable and the
red wire of the power cable
must line up side by side.
8.
Loosen the mounting
screw on the other mobile
rack of the DVR and
detach it.
9.
Draw out the mobile rack
from the DVR.
10.
Setting the jumper of your
HD2 driver: The way to set
the jumper of the drive
varies between
manufacturers; please
refer to the instructions on
the driver to set the
jumpers in the slave
position.
11.
Place the hard disk in the
rack.
12.
Secure the driver in the
rack using 4 mounting
screws in the
side-mounting holes.
Please don’t tighten the
screws too much,
otherwise that may
damage the driver.

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13.
Place the mobile rack back
onto the device and screw
in the screw.
14.
Attach the interface
connector and the power
connector to the drive.
Please note the red lining
of the IDE cable and the
red wire of the power cable
must line up side by side.
15.
The installation of the hard-disk drive is complete.

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3.4 HDD Information and channel selection
3.4.1 HDD information
You can display the HDD information as shown on Figure 3.3 A below at any time by pressing the
Display button . In the playback mode, the recorded video information is displayed. In the live or
recording mode, the Manual Recording information is displayed. The unit displays status on a monitor
as shown next.
Figure 3.4 A. Description of Figure 3.4 A
(20G): The capacity of an installed hard disk: 20 GB.
(HDD): Hard disk Compartment (HDD3 IS FOR
REMOVABLE HDD MODEL ONLY).
(●): Recording; (○): No recording.
(►): Playback; (): No Playback
(CD):CD-RW Compartment (FOR THE CD-ROM MODEL
ONLY)
(SD CARD): SD CARD Compartment
Press the Display button again; the unit will display the information as shown in Figure 3.3 B below.
Figure 3.4 B. Description of Figure 3.4 B
(30 F/S): Record speed setting: 30 frames/sec.
(5h18m): Total 5 hours and 18 minutes recording time available.
(1h10m): Total 1 hours and 10 minutes remaining time available.
(REC MODE): STOP; MANUAL.
(STATUS): Indicates the device status.
PLAY: The device is in the playback mode.
LIVE: The device is in the live display mode.
MANU:The device is in the search mode.
(SCHEDULE): NORMAL, and 1~8.
Press the Display button again; the unit will display the information as shown in Figure 3.3 C below.
Figure 3.4 C. Description of Figure 3.4 C
(DHCP): Enables the DHCP communication function.
(192.168.1.143): Every DVR has to own an IP address to
be identified on the network.
(RX 29 KB/S): Receives the data from the network
every second.
(TX 100 KB/S): Transmits the data to network every
second.
3.4.2 Channel Selection
The , , , and CH1/ CH2/ CH3/ …/CH16 buttons are used to select video modes
and video channels. The following table shows the functions under different modes.
Mode Key Result Display
  then loop back
  then loop back
  then loop back
  then loop back
Live / Record / Playback
CH1/ CH2/ CH3/ …/CH16 ( Single channel )
ETHERNET DHCP
1 9 2 . 1 6 8 . 1 . 1 4 3
RX 29 KB/S
TX 100 KB/S
REC RATE: 30 F/S
REC TIME: 5h18m
REMAIN: 1h10m
REC MODE: STOP
STATUS: LIVE
SCHEDULE: NORMAL

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3.5 Updating System Software
If the system software of the 16CH DVR needs to be upgraded, please take the following steps to safely
update it.
Important: Before carrying out the following procedures, please ensure the SD card is working
and the system software file is intact.
1. Create a directory named DVRVIDEO in the SD Card; if you already have a directory, move to Step2.
2. Copy the file of UPDATE.BIN to the DVRVIDEO-directory.
3. If the16CH DVR is running, please turn it off first.
4. Insert the SD card into the built-in SD slot of the unit.
5. Hold down the Up and Down buttons simultaneously, and then turn on the unit while still
holding down the buttons.
6. Keep holding down the buttons until the 16CH DVR sounds a note and displays the message “ LOAD
PROGRAM . . .” Now the 16CH DVR is updating the system software, taking approximately 150
seconds to complete.
7. Restart the unit by turning off the DVR when the device displays the message “ PLEASE POWER OFF
RESTART”. Then turn on the DVR again. The process is complete.
(If you have already followed procedures 1~6, and the unit is still unable to turn on, then please first
check if the SD card you are using is functioning and the file is intact. And then repeat procedures 1 ~
6.)
8. Verify the version information of the system software. (Please refer to the section 5.7 DEFAULT
SETTING option.)
Warning: Don't interrupt the process or use an SD card lacking the proper system
software, as this could damage the unit.
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PL AY
STOP
PAUSE
REC
cal
menu
seq.
enter
display
freeze
search
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