ArcVision ARC19805 User manual

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Digital Video Recorder
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Manual
V1.2

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SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
CAUTION
RISK OF ELECTRIC
SHOCK. DO NOT OPEN!
CAUTION : TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRICAL SHOCK, DO NOT OPEN COVERS.
NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED
SERVICE PERSONNEL.
This label may appear on the bottom of the unit due to space limitations.
The lightning flash with an arrowhead symbol within an equilateral triangle is intended
to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated “ dangerous voltage” within the
product’s enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric
shock to persons.
The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to
presence of important operating and maintenance (Servicing) instructions in the
literature accompanying the appliance.
WARNING : TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD, DO NOT EXPOSE UNITS NOT
SPECIFICALLY DESIGNED FOR OUTDOOR USE TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.
Attention: installation should be performed by qualified service Personnel only in
accordance with the National Electrical Code or applicable local codes.
Power Disconnect. Units with or without ON-OFF switches have power supplied to
the unit whenever the power cord is inserted into the power source ; however, the unit
is operational only when the ON-OFF switch is in the ON position. The power cord is
the main power disconnect for all unites.

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Contents
1.OVERVIEW..............................................................................................................4
(1)ABOUT THIS MANUAL ............................................................................................4
(2)THE MENU SYSTEM................................................................................................4
(3)FEATURES...............................................................................................................5
2.INSTALLATION ......................................................................................................6
(1)CAMERA&MONITOR CONNECTION ........................................................................6
(2)SENSOR CONNECTION.............................................................................................7
(3)POWER CONNECTION..............................................................................................7
3.UNIT DESCRIPTION..............................................................................................8
(1)FRONT PANEL.........................................................................................................8
(2)REAR PANEL...........................................................................................................9
4.MAIN SCREEN......................................................................................................10
5.MAIN MENU..........................................................................................................11
(1)CAMERASELECTION .....................................................................................12
(2)RECORD SELECT.............................................................................................12
(3)RECORD MODE................................................................................................12
(4)RECORD FRAME RATE ...................................................................................13
(5)VIDEO QUALITY..............................................................................................14
(6)RECORD SCHEDULE.......................................................................................14
(7)SUB MENU ........................................................................................................15
(8)HARD DRIVE SETUP .......................................................................................17
(9)ALARM SENSOR SETUP .................................................................................18
6.PLAY........................................................................................................................19
7.SPECIFICATION...................................................................................................20

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1.OVERVIEW
(1)About this Manual
This manual describes the procedures for operating the four-channel digital video
recorder (DVR). This manual describes each function using text instruction and
Graphic User Interface (GUI). Appendix A contains quick reference guide for
front panel controls.
(2)The Menu System
The menu system is used to configure the DVR and gives control over recording
resolution, camera sequencing, timer settings and alarm triggering and alarm
triggered recording. There is also access to monitor options and password
functions along with many other parameters. A menu can contain the following
types of entry:
 Sub-menu heading - press the ENTER key and the sub-menu is entered.
 Function - press the ENTER key and the function is performed
(e.g. Reset System).
 Selection - press the left and right menu keys to cycle through the choices.
Any changes made to the menu system have immediate effect on the operation of
the system. Any changes to a menu are stored after 3 seconds of no keys being
pressed. The menu is stored on the hard disk. To reset press ”PAUSE” button 5
times in the normal view mode. Beware that all the information will be lost.After
reset the password will be set as the default value (111111).
All the menus listed are shown in their factory default state.

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(3)Features
Your four-channel color DVR provides real-time live playback monitoring, an
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recording features, with quad-mode processing or each-mode recording. Also
offers the following features:
․NTSC/PAL Compatible (Selector Switch).
․Cost effective Digital Video Solution.
․Compact Size.
․User-friendly Menu System.
․Flexible Recording Rate:
- Quad Mode
Max.: 30fps (NTSC); 25fps (PAL)
- Each Mode (for 4CH video input)
Max.: 7.5field/ each; 6.25field/ each.
․Supporting Function:
Non-stop Auto Recording, Sensor Recording and No Recording Functions.
․Watch-Dog Function:
Auto Returns to the Original Operation when Power Recovers from Failure.
․4-Channel Alarm Input, 1-channel Alarm output, and an Internal Buzzer.

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2.INSTALLATION
(1)Camera&Monitor Connection
Connect camera to the CAMERA INPUT(1~4) and Monitor on the rear panel of unit.

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(2)Sensor connection
Connect sensors to D-SUB 10 Pin as specified below.
Connecting dry-contact type sensors(switches)are recommended. In case of sensors
with a voltage output(5V system),GND of sensor must be connected to GND of DVR
unit and the signal line to an alarm input as shown in following figure.
Short-circuit between any of 0 from 15 and GND is recognized as an alarm.
NO. Name
1 GND
2 ALARM1 INPUT
3 GND
4 ALARM2 INPUT
5 GND
6 ALARM3 INPUT
7 GND
8 ALARM4 INPUT
9 RELAY OUT-COM.
10 RELAY OUT-N.O.
(3)Power connection
Only connect the included DC 12V/4A power to the power connection on the rear
p
anel of DVR unit.
DC 12V

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3.Unit Description
(1)Front Panel
POWER LED
․The power LED is lit when the DVR is ON.
①. CAMERA Number Button (1-4)
․Select the camera (1-4) image in live recording and playback mode.
②. QUAD
․Changes to(4) quarterly split screen or full display screen.
③. REC
․Press this button to begin video recording. The recording channel indicator nex
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to CH1,CH2,CH3 and CH4 will appear in the center of the screen notifying the
user which camera is running during recording period.
④. REV.
․Plays video back in reverse if pressed during playback.
⑤. STOP
․Stops recoding in the recording mode or playback in the playback mode.
⑥. PAUSE
․Pause video on a single frame during playback.
⑦. F.F
․Plays video back at 2x,3x or 4x the normal speed if pressed during playback.
⑧. MENU
․Displays the Main menu.
․Begins the menu mode.
․Exit or closes the current menu.
⑨. Up-Arrow Button
․Navigates through menus, up direction button of O.S.D.
⑩. Down-Arrow Button
․Navigates through menus, down direction button of O.S.D.

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⑪. PLAY :
․To playback recorded images.
․When the Playback key is pressed, you will be asked to input the time perio
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(time of previous recorded video) for searching purpose, then press the
Playback key again to view the selected videos.
⑫. ENTER
․To Select the item.
․To confirm a selection in the menu system.
(2)Rear Panel
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①. FAN
②. D/C Power Connection
․The unit is furnished with a DC 12V/ 4A highly regulated power supply.
․Do not use any other power supply with the unit. The manufacturer accepts no
responsibility for damage caused an inappropriate power supply.
③. NTSC/PAL
․NTSC/PAL Compatible (Selector Switch).
④. VIDEO OUT
․A composite video output is provided on the Video Out BNC for connection
to a B/W or color video monitor (also supports VCR connection).
⑤. VIDEO IN
․Four video inputs are provided for video source connections using standard
BNC connectors.
․The video inputs accept monochrome B/W or color composite video signals.
⑥. Alarm I/O
․Four ALARM/ SENSOR trigger inputs.

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4.MAIN SCREEN
Example Note:
The above picture shows:
CH2:Not Recording
EACH: Record Mode
(T):Record Schedule
(M):Master HDD is use